Chapter Nine: The Chief's Proposal
"What did you say?" Chara asked, no, demanded.
"Y-You know where they are?" Frisk asked, the tentativeness in her voice seeping out. "Where are they?"
"I am very aware of it," The Chief said. "I spoke with them this morning in fact. Now, I can tell you their location and I can even let you meet them, but in return I need your cooperation."
"I know this game," Chara said. "State your shitty deal and we'll decide if we're interested."
"Alright then," The Chief said. "I would like you two to do some searching for me. There is something I require in Ebbot that I want to know where it is."
"Fuck you!" Chara said. "We're not heading back there! We just ran away from there! GO get some other dumb shithead to do your dirty work."
"This is very important work," The Chief said, crossing his arms. "You have to understand what we're trying to do here."
"What you're trying to do is put us, two neutralists, into your little game of chess," Chara said. "Well, I'll have none of it. Fuck you and your stupid organization."
"Frisk, if you would please help her understand this," The Chief said. "I'm sure you understand better than her."
"No," Frisk spoke up, to the surprise of both Chara and the Chief. "I'm leaving with her."
"But… why?" The Chief asked. "I could tell you what you want to know about your parents."
"Because Chara's right," Frisk said, standing. "I ran from Ebbot with Chara to make a better life for myself; one where our heritages weren't an issue and I could be free to be normal as could she. We want to live a life like normal people. I'm sure you already know what I am and I'll have you know I want no part of your game. I may not be an extreme neutralist like Chara, but I certainly will not take sides here. And, if you keep bothering us, I will reveal your true name and your ties with all of this."
"I highly doubt you would do something like that," The Chief said.
"To protect the life I want to live, I will." Frisk said, a glare on her face as she walked over to Chara, stumbling a little.
"We are not done with this meeting," The Chief said.
"We certainly are," Chara gave the Chief the finger as she led Frisk out the door. The agents guarding the door made no movements to stop them as they walked out of the building and into the streets.
The Chief sighed, pulling out a locked from under his coat. It said "Best Friends (and Siblings)" and held a strange type of magical power, a power a single other shared.
"I wish I could tell you everything…" He sighed, sitting down. "Both of you… it just isn't the right time."
"They aren't ready, are they?" Two figures stepped from the shadows. The Chief turned to them, raising an eyebrow.
"I'm surprised you gave me the 'honor' of showing up." He said. "You normally don't show up until things get really ugly. You are lucky, though, both of them are here in Waterfall."
"And the Alpha?" One of the beings asked. "What is her status? Is she with us or with her?"
"She sides with Chara." The Chief said, sighing.
"The Demon?!" The other being shrieked. "How dare that whore corrupt out pure being?! The only worse one is the witch inside the Core, who also her her eyes on them"
"What do you mean?" Asriel asked. "I mean, Chara's violent, but not evil. She'll take care of Frisk."
"Your former ties to the Dreemurr organization are meaningless here." The being said. "Their union threatens the Core itself. You may have sworn that duty in exchange for the overlooking of your sister's… threatening capability, but you have no understanding here."
"Frisk is the most innocent being I've ever met before." The Chief said, crossing his arms. "But, I propose that I can at least get them on our side."
"They are NOT to learn of the entrance to the Core in this city," The other being said. "The truth about Chara and The Alphas must not be revealed."
"Well, they prefer to stay out of all of our hairs anyway," The Chief said. "I'll just let them be if it means they won't bother any of us. They want to have a normal life."
"Neither of them will ever be normal." The first being stated. "An Alpha and a $%&*-+ are completely unable to have a normal life."
With Chara and Frisk
"That was a shit interruption to our little tour," Chara growled. "Now, let's finish touring the UCD."
"Okay…" Frisk said, a little shaken up still as she clung to Chara. The taller brunette put her arm around her, taking her hand in her own. She stroked the ring finger of the hand she held, feeling the ring on Frisk's left hand.
"You're still in shock that I accepted, aren't you?" Frisk asked.
"Well, it was kinda spur of the moment," Chara said. "Are you sure you're okay with not learning about your parents?"
"I'll survive," Frisk sighed. "I have this long. I'd rather be here with you than deal with that Chief any longer."
"Yeah," Chara said. "Did you read that guy's SOUL?"
"Yeah…" Frisk sighed again. "I did. Right when we walked in. I don't want to tell you… the less we're involved with this, the better. He knows I won't say anything as long as he leaves us alone, so we're safe there. Let's just keep touring."
"I thought you'd never ask," Chara chuckled. "The seafood in this district is to die for."
"Well, let's not actually die," Frisk giggled. "Neither of us is immortal… if that is such a trait."
"You sound uncertain," Chara kissed her cheek. "Maybe you're a triple mage."
"Those don't exist," Frisk giggled. "There's nothing beyond Delta and Alpha. What would we call that anyway?"
"Omega," Chara said. "I once read a fantasy novel about a triple mage who threatened the entire world."
"It's… odd what you find in fantasy," Frisk said.
"There's that uncertainty again," Chara said. "Let's get that out of the way."
"Right," Frisk said with a nod and a smile. She knew she had to stop acting as if everything was completely alright. But, there were some things best left unmentioned. Things best left buried in the deepest corners of the hell Frisk had created in her own mind. But, she had to let that stay buried.
Nothing about those thoughts were made with any sort of natural sense. They turned reality on its head with their breaking of the laws the GODS and GODDESSES had set in motion upon the creation of the world… things she had been 'gifted' with knowing due to her traits… things she kept in her heart to pass on to the next that would take up her mantle… things that she hid from even herself, lest they consume her sanity and create something that no living being could oppose or even hope to survive… an Amalgamation of chaos and pure utter destruction… a creature known simply by one word: Monster. A creature of its caliber was one only created by an Alpha who lost control of their strengths… something that always happened, regardless of the era or individual… creating the events known as the "Great RESETS". Not a single Alpha had been able to break free of this curse, but dammit if Frisk was going to try if only to enjoy her pure, married life with Chara. She'd go to the Void and back if she had to in her attempt to stop it.
She was always told as a child that she shouldn't get attached; that every attachment she gained was just another thing breaking down the wall to her already fragile psyche. But, those people had never counted on her falling in love… she knew they were watching… and they were disappointed.
"Hello?" Chara's speech snapped the shorter brunette back to reality. "Earth to Frisk! Wake up!"
"Huh?" Frisk asked, snapping back to it. "Oh, sorry. I was just thinking. What are we gonna do? They know we're here… even if they know to leave us alone, they've probably been following us."
"Oh, please," Chara said. "I already knew that. That flame girl's with them too."
"She is…" Frisk said. "I knew it when she touched me."
"Yeah," Chara said. "So, what say we get some seafood? It's to die for."
"That sounds great," Frisk smiled, leaning on Chara. The taller brunette took her to a restaurant, giving her a table outside and letting her sit there before getting their food.
Once she'd returned, she handed Frisk her food, holding her hand.
"So what did you get me?" Frisk took a deep breath, letting the smell of the delicious fish hit her nostrils. It smelled so good to her she was no doubt going to enjoy it.
"Some fish, shrimp, and lobster," Chara said.
"That sounds expensive," Frisk said.
"Nope," Chara chuckled. "Not here. It's one of the many things they sell cheap here. Enjoy, my fiancée."
Frisk giggled, taking her fork clumsily and poking the shrimp.
"You okay?" Chara asked. "You're a bit clumsier than normal."
"There was a magic jammer in there," Frisk said. "While it couldn't affect my magic, it did distort my equilibrium a little since I don't rely on my eyes to see like normal people. I should be fine in a few minutes."
"Do they… know about you?" Chara asked. "That guy seemed confident enough to insinuate it, but I couldn't be sure."
"I… I don't know." Frisk sighed, looking down. "If he knows my parents, there's a chance. But, the question is what could happen if he does…"
"You can sense people's magicks and traits, can't you?" Chara asked. "Just sense them out."
"It's not that simple," Frisk said. "They may have someone who can detect that."
"But your skill is you sensing the magic that bounces off of them," Chara said. "I mean, that is how clairvoyance works, isn't it?"
"Yes," Frisk nodded. "It is. But, there's a chance I could be found out if I extend my magic too far. Keeping a low profile at this point is crucial."
"True," Chara said. "So how's she seafood?"
Frisk managed to get the food up to her mouth and take a bite. Instantly, she realized it was lobster. She felt the lobster on her tongue and she licked her lips as she felt it slide down her throat. She definitely enjoyed it, taking another clumsy bite as Chara watched her.
"I love it," She said excitedly, bouncing on her seat slightly as she enjoyed her food. "I'm so glad you took me here, Chara! Thanks!"
"Anything for you," Chara grinned, leaning forward to steal a kiss. Frisk reached around her, pulling her in close for a deeper kiss, the shorter girl's tongue exploring Chara's mouth as the Dreemurr moaned in enjoyment at the deep kiss. She tried to use her own tongue to explore Frisk's mouth, their tongues wrestling for dominance. However, Frisk was far more experienced than Chara at this game, proving that she could overtake her. Her tongue pinned Chara's to the bottom of her mouth, preventing her from using it. Chara tried to struggle against it, but she failed, letting Frisk explore further.
Frisk seemed gleeful as she did so, enjoying every sweet second of it. She let her hands roam over Chara's back, feeling the scars that Chara had obtained from fights and the like, including the one where… Frisk managed to stop thinking about that long enough to enjoy her feel of Chara. Chara was in just as much ecstasy as her, pulling the shorter girl in for a kiss. She tried to slip a hand under Frisk's sweater, but the thought of someone else seeing them was highly possible.
"You're still as bad at that as the first time I tried it," Frisk giggled as she teased her fiancée. "You scared or something?"
"Nah, you're just better at it," Chara said. "I certainly don't mind."
"Oh, I'm sure you'll be surprised what I come up with when we get married," Frisk gave a small smirk. "I've shaken hands with some… quite creative individuals. I'm sure you'll be amazed to find out what I learned I could do with some things you'd never expect to be used like that."
Chara suddenly felt hot under the collar as her face reddened heavily. Frisk grinned wide at the notion of making Chara flustered, the taller girl beginning to sweat a little as she began to have her own thoughts about certain… ideas Frisk had come up with. While she wasn't one to discourage creativity in one's… endeavors, the fact that Frisk of all people had some quite… embarrassing ideas was astounding to Chara.
"I-I guess I'll find out." Chara said.
"Yep," Frisk giggled like a little schoolgirl. "You sure will. I hope you don't lose circulation easily."
"You seen the shape I'm in?" Chara chuckled, poking Frisk's nose.
"No, but I've felt every inch of it," Frisk said with a smug expression on her face. "And, I definitely found a perfect person. Both a good personality and a hot bod. You're the total package."
"Well, thank you," Chara grinned. "You're not so bad yourself."
"I know," Frisk giggled. "I know what you think about me."
"Well, it's hard not to when I saw you naked," Chara said, smirking as Frisk blushed herself.
"Y-You weren't supposed to be coming over then." Frisk said with a small pout.
"But, I did anyway," Chara kissed Frisk. "I mean, it's not like you complained."
"But, I was aware of you staring at me," Frisk said. "Your eyes lingered a bit too much on some… erogenous zones of mine."
"How could you tell?" Chara asked.
"Because, babe," Frisk said, both of them trying to hold in the laughter at Frisk referring to Chara as 'babe'. "I know where the goods are."
"You know, for the sweet, innocent girl, you're a pervert when you wanna be," Chara snickered.
"Oh, you love it," Frisk said. "I'm sure you enjoy the contact every bit."
"I certainly do." Chara said. "Speaking of which, we should set a date for the ceremony."
"What date?" Frisk asked.
"What sounds good?" Chara asked. "I mean, I'm good with any you are. But, maybe we should wait until next month so you can figure out things."
"Right," Frisk nodded. "I'd like that."
"Great," Chara said. "Then it's settled. Now, I got one more place to show you."
"What is it?" Frisk asked.
"The Reef," Chara said.
"That sounds amazing," Frisk's earlier excitement returned in spades, the shorter brunette leaning over the table with anticipation and pure joy exploding from her blinded eyes. Chara laughed, walking over and taking her hand.
"Alright, jumpy," She walked towards the Reef. "Let's get you calmed down so you don't have a heart attack from the sheer joy you're having."
"Let's go, let's go," Frisk said.
"We sure will," Chara kissed her cheek, beginning to walk with Frisk in tow. After about a half mile, Chara turned down another street and continued to walk with Frisk.
"Say," Frisk asked. "How do cars go down here?"
"Only Electric or Magically charged cars can come through here since eventually, the carbon monoxide they emit could suffocate everyone, no matter how good the filter system is." Chara explained. "But, don't worry, they have convertors for cars without either of those, so we could bring our own car down here.
"That'd be great!" Frisk exclaimed. "I can't wait to see how this is gonna go!"
It will go perfectly," Chara kissed her. "Especially since I'm here with you right next to me."
"Aww, Chara," Frisk giggled, blushing. "That's so sweet of you."
"What do we do now though?" Frisk asked her fiancée.
"Well, the Reef is right ahead," Chara smirked, taking two medallions from a table and walking with Frisk to a large grate on the floor.
"What's that?" Frisk asked.
"This is how we get to the Reef," Chara smirked. "Now, put on this medallion."
"What is it?" Frisk asked. Feeling it, she could clearly tell it was a magical item, especially the way the magic radiated off of it.
"It lets you breathe underwater by magically protecting you." Chara said. "It also lets you move at the same speed as on land."
"Wow!" Frisk exclaimed, putting it on. "So, how far can we go out?"
"Three hundred meters from the reef or this district," Chara said. "So, we'll have no trouble. Let's go."
Frisk nodded as Chara opened the grate, jumping in. Frisk jumped in after her, laughing the entire way.
Standing underwater, the two held hands as Chara led her through the area and pointed out several fish. Frisk was touched by some, which got her giggling further. Chara grabbed a fish from the water, poking Frisk's nose with it. Frisk, shocked, as well as mischievous, grabbed a fish and slipped it down the front of Chara's pants.
"Not funny," Chara yelped.
"I'll get it," Frisk giggled, reaching down (her hand lingering a bit longer than it should have) and grabbing the fish. Chara laughed, kissing her cheek.
"Only you could get away with that from me," She said with a smirk.
"And, you certainly aren't complaining much." Frisk giggled loudly.
"Fine, fine," Chara chuckled, giving Frisk's ass a smack. Frisk yelped, crossing her arms and pouting at the action.
"I'll get you back for that," She said.
"I'm sure you will," Chara chuckled. "But, I want you to know that that belongs to me."
"What do you mean?" Frisk asked.
"Your body is mine and mine is yours," Chara pulled Frisk into a hug before looking up at the sight they saw. It was a giant reef that seemed to be built into the sea floor itself. Frisk looked in its direction, feeling the sheer beauty and… something else.
"There's a strange magic coming from here," Frisk said, biting her lower lip.
"I don't remember this door before either," Chara said, the two moving up to it. "Do you want to enter it?"
"Y-Yes," Frisk nodded. "It's going to bug me until I see what it is."
Chara nodded herself and the two touch the door. Frisk sensed magic for a split second and felt someone push them into the door, which disappeared
What kind of strange endeavor have these two gotten themselves into now? Find out in the next chapter.
