Frisk and Chara walked by the telescope before Frisk looked at his companion and suddenly realized something rather important.

He stopped and Chara turned to him. "Hey Moron, we just started down the path again. What's the hold up?"

Frisk looked at her. "I just realized that you've helped me so much since I got down here, more than most people ever have in my life. You've listened to everything I've had to say, yet I can't recall hear much from you. I-I know you don't like to talk about it, but why are you…"

Chara sighed before looking at him. "Do you really want to hear my whole story?"

Frisk nodded. "Yes. Of course."

"Alright, sit down." Frisk did as Chara said while the girl leaned against the wall sighing. "I suppose, to really understand, you need to know everything from the beginning. My beginning. I said we were a lot alike, and I still mean it…

To a point now that I fully understand what you've gone through. I was never physically abused with my previous family, but I was emotionally abused every day. My mom, father, brother, aunts, uncles, grandparents… Every one of them hated me.

My existence brought them nothing but pain. A fact they would each remind me of every day. They never once explained why. It was almost like they were afraid to hit me and simply called me terrible names in place of physical blows.

To be honest, I'd forgotten what they looked like after 3 years down here. No matter what, I haven't forgotten the pain. So, like you, I wanted to end the scars that happened every time I went home.

I remember the legends of Mt Ebott and figured either the fall or Monsters would kill me." She sadly chuckled. "I was a stupid kid back then. I fell into the mountain only to be saved by those same flowers that saved you.

Not long after, I was saved by Asriel. He took me to Toriel and Asgore who were visiting the RUINS. They took care of me. Helped me heal. I became their daughter and a real princess. The Mosnters were all so kind.

For 5 years, I lived a wonderful life, but I could never be happy because I hated Humans so much. Honestly, I can't say I've changed my stance on that. At least, I don't wish to kill them, and you are one of the good ones."

She looked at Frisk. "You actually make me believe there are more good Humans out there. Anyways, no matter how kind the Mosnters were, I never forgot that hatred. It only increased as I lived. 'Why are Monsters locked away under a mountain?'

That question, and more, would play through my head constantly. During those five years, Asriel and I had always played out these ideas we had for freeing Monster kind. One day, I decided we'd make it happen.

I would eat buttercups, die, and Asriel would absorb my soul. We'd then cross the barrier, collect 6 more souls, and free Monster kind. Asriel was aware of the plan, but he was apprehensive from the start.

That only turned to fright and sadness as my condition worsened. Then, I died and Asriel took my soul; however, he was distraught. He took my body with him as he crossed the barrier and carried me down the mountain until coming to the center of the village.

It was a place I talked about many times before. The largest patch of were a patch golden sun flowers you ever say. They were the only good thing about my time on the surface. I absolutely loved them.

While I enjoy Anime as much as you, something about those flowers made me feel true happiness. Asriel wanted my body to rest there. It wasn't long before we were attacked by the villagers.

I begged Asriel to kill the Humans and get the souls, but he refused. He took their attacks as he ran back up the mountain and through the barrier. From there, he walked to the garden and collapsed on the ground.

Mom and dad saw him, and they ran over with Asgore holding Asriel in his arms. Asriel looked up at the two of them and smiled. 'I'm sorry'. He then turned to dust amongst the flowers, and I became what you see now.

I stayed awake for a few years bound to my body. It… it gave me time to reflect on myself and my action, but it'd be awhile before I fully understood everything I should have been and the mistakes I made.

Eventually, I'd go to sleep only to wake whenever a child would fall; however, none of them could see me, so I didn't bother talking to them like I did you Frisk. I'd just continue to think, and it wasn't until the fourth child, that I started to truly heal.

From then on, I felt regret. It was my fault that Asgore and Toriel broke up, my fault that Asriel is Flowey, my fault that every monster lost hope, my fault they are the way they are0, and my fault that those children lost their lives."

Frisk stood and gently placed his hand on her cheek getting the princess' attention. "Look Chara, I'm not going to pretend you haven't made mistakes. It's not what you need nor will it help instead I have something else in mind.

Everyone has made mistakes. Myself, Asgore, Toriel, Flowey, you, Humanity, and Monster Kind. No one is blameless. All I know is that these mistakes can be made right, atoned for, and even corrected to an extent.

I think what matters now is that we no longer let our mistakes hold us back. Still remember them but use that to push yourself forward. To become better than you were because continuing to wallow isn't helping anyone."

Chara chuckled weakly. "When did you become the Determined one out of the two of us?"

Frisk chuckled back. "It started when a girl appeared and pushed me to move forward."

Chara hugged him and Frisk hugged her back.

A Little Bit Later…

The pair moved on with Frisk deciding to head to the right only to find another gap, over the water, that he was certain he could jump, but the Human decided on going back to a little bridge he saw and taking the south path.

He eventually noticed some grass to the left, but that's not why he stopped. It was the flashes of pink he saw among the grass that eventually drew him in until he found a pair of ballet shoes. He picked them up and put them in his bag.

0g

Inventory:

1 Monster Candy

4 Butterscotch-Cinnamon Pie Slices

Faded Ribbon

Toy Knife

Ballet Shoes

"Another Human?" Frisk asked Chara.

Chara nodded. "A female who was dressed as a ballerina. Not certain if it was a costume or she simply enjoyed to dance. I never get the chance to know anyone, but you as I am now."

Frisk nodded and continued moving into a room with a rather large lake. He immediately stopped when he saw a giant, yellow tentacle come out of the water followed by nothing else. He took a few steps only for it to follow him.

"I don't like this." Frisk stated.

Chara rubbed her chin. "Me neither. I don't remember anything like this."

Frisk bolted from the room only for a giant, yellow octopus to slowly rise and look at the now empty room dejectedly. "Guess they didn't want to talk. Oh well."

He sank back into the water as Frisk looked behind him before sighing in relief. He then noticed the sign on the wall which did not speak of monsters. While he was interested in learning more, he had to admit that the signs, from what brief glances he took, weren't much to him.

Either they were things he knew, modified to inspire hope in monsters, or both. As such, he tended to ignore them. This sign was much more concise. As he read the sign, he looked up the north path spotting a piano.

"Hey Chara, what's this about?" Frisk asked.

"Asriel and I tried to solve this ourselves, but we could never quite get it." Chara replied. "By the time this puzzle was discovered, anyone who could teach piano had tragically lost their lives. No matter how hard we tried, we couldn't exactly replicate what we heard."

"If it's a matter of playing the piano, I can do it." Frisk admitted. "My parent insisted I learn how to play. Personally, I'm more a fan of the guitar like my brother. Learned how to play that from him in secret."

"You can really do that?" Chara asked surprised. "In the next room, there is a statue with a music box inside. You can reach in and take it or put an umbrella over it to hear the music as it is being constantly hit by water."

"What a strange sounding puzzle." Frisk stated before moving onto the next room and finding the statue as Chara described. "Still, I am curious to see where it leads to."

He reached into the open face of the statue and pulled out an open, mahogany music box. Inside there was white, figurine ballerina that began to move as the loveliest tune Frisk had ever heard began to play. It sounded like a lullaby.

Chara smiled. "I remember just coming out here to listen to that music with Asriel. He'd drift to sleep leaning against my shoulder. I would follow laying my head on top of his. Mom, dad, or Gaster would often come find us out here like that."

Frisk smiled back at her. "You know, when we get out of here, I wouldn't mind playing it for you."

Chara chuckled. "Let me hear what you sound like on that piano back there before I decide."

"I won't say I'm great, but I think I can do passible." Frisk closed the box before walking to the piano. "Here goes nothing."

Frisk replicated the song causing a wall to the north to open.

Chara nodded. "You can play it for me whenever you like."

Frisk nodded back before entering the room where he spotted a red orb on a pedestal. He tried to bag the music box only for a small, white dog to poke it's head out and bark.

"Frisk, where did you get the dog?" Chara asked confused.

"No idea!" Frisk was shocked. "The bag didn't even feel any heavier until just now."

The dog licked Frisk before jumping out and running for the orb. The Human lunged forward laying his hand on the orb first. The dog tilted its head before climbing onto Frisk's back, sitting down, and happily barking.

"Huh, looks like he respects you now." Chara was resisting the urge to go aww at the sight before her. "Wonder why he wanted the orb?"

Frisk sat up causing the dog to jump into his lap. "No idea, but he doesn't seem to pay it any mind now." He pet the dog with a smile. "As for this guy, I'm keeping him." The dog barked happily before licking Frisk's right cheek. "I'm dubbing you Snow."

Snow wagged his tail before jumping back into Frisk bag and poking his head out. Frisk smiled and put the orb in a separate pocket.

Chara simply crossed her arms with a raised eyebrow. "Snow? Really?"

"He seems to like it." Frisk looked back at the dog. "Isn't that right? You like the name Snow, boy?" Snow barked happily and licked Frisk's cheek. "See?"

Chara sighed and shook her head. "Fine. Snow it is. So, what are you going to do about the orb?"

"I'll check it out once we're resting in a safe location." He walked out of the room. "Speaking of location, there is still much of Waterfall I haven't seen. Let's go."

So, joined by their new companion, the group walked on until they came across the umbrellas with a sign asking them to take one.

"Up ahead can be rather damp, so you should do as the sign says." Chara stated.

Frisk nodded and grabbed a red umbrella causing Snow to bark. The group walked on through the water falling from the ceiling until they ended up in a larger cavern with a small castle visible in the distance.eyHey

Chara joined him in looking at it. "That's one of the homes monsters built for the royal family." Frisk looked at her. "In their eyes, it was a way to thank their king and queen. Give them a place to stay for everything they've done.

We used to use them as vacation homes when Asriel and I were alive, but I doubt they get much use with how things have been. Before you ask, each region built its own place for the royal family. This one's a castle. Back in Snowdin there's a log cabin."

Frisk nodded. "It looks like quite the beautiful sight from here."

"What you could see from there beats any view you'd find in Waterfall." Chara stated fondly.

The two stayed there staring at the castle in a comfortable silence.

Some Time Later…

Frisk had tucked the umbrella away using his bag as a sort of holster for it before the little group got underway again ending up at a small ledge that Frisk scaled relatively easily. There were more signs, but Frisk focused on the Save Point between them. He touched it before the group continued onto an intricate bridge system that was passed over with little problem. He eventually saw multiple ways to go.

"My information is a little outdated, but things don't seem to have changed to much." Chara stated. "Up north you'll find houses, moving forward will lead you onward, and to the south is the dump."

"The dump?" Frisk asked getting a sense there was more to the place.

"It's a place where human's throw their garbage. Monster's get their information on advancements with what's happening above from there. As you can imagine, it's not exactly the best of what you'd find.

If you're lucky, you'll find the rare gem, but it'll usually be damaged. Now, you may not like it, but Asriel and I hid quite the treasure trove down there in a place where no one would find it." Chara explained.

Frisk had already started walking to the South. "Got it. There's some Gold down there, and I'm currently out. Without the ability to buy things, like healing items, I'm out of luck. Let's head on down."

Dump

Frisk looked around at all the junk before focusing his attention of a pristine looking, red cooler. "That's odd."

He walked over and opened the cooler finding food bars and a large bag of G's with an attached note.

Chara looked at the bag in shock. "That's Asriel and I's bag."

Frisk read the note.

"To whom it may concern,

Whoever finds this treasure is welcome to it. A long time ago, I found this bag of Gold in the dump and it helped me raise my child. Now I near the end of my life and decided to give back before I fall.

Signed,

A Helpful Monster."

P.S. I included some food bars of various flavors that should last quite a while. If they're still good, take as many as you need."

"Looks like it's yours for the taking." Chara then rolled her eyes as she could hear the start of Frisk's thoughts already. "Before you say anything, we can come back and do what this monster did when you're in a place to do so. After all, I think someone with no money sort of needs this."

As if agreeing with Chara, even though Frisk could tell he couldn't see her, Snow jumped into the container and happily barked at the Human.

Frisk sighed. "That's a good point. Alright, you've both sold me."

He loaded the Gold and 10 bars of food into his own bag.

300g

Inventory:

1 Monster Candy

10 Food Bars

4 Butterscotch-Cinnamon Pie Slices

Faded Ribbon

Toy Knife

Ballet Shoes

Umbrella

Music Box

He put the bag back on. "Alright, let's move on."

Waterfall

Frisk walked back up only to notice Napstablook, the ghost he met before, walk up north using the second path to Frisk's left. "I shouldn't bug anyone."

Chara said. "If that's what you wish, you can move on through the usual direction." Frisk moved on ending up at another hallway with a doorway to the north, a way to the south, and the ever-present way forward. "Through the north door is Gerson.

He was alive well before monsters were sealed and fought in the war between the two races. in the south, you'll find the River Person. They provide fast transport through the area from Hotland to Snowdin and Waterfall in between."

"If I want easy travel, I could just call Gaster, but this Gerson fella sounds interesting." Frisk thought to Chara.

"Lucky you because this is his shop, and he enjoys talking with anyone. Even a Human." Chara informed.

"Wait, you said he was around during the war, but that happened ages ago." Frisk looked at Chara. "That whole thing about having children for Boss Monsters and Wizards… If they never have or tragically lose their children, are they immortal?"

"I didn't exactly put in in the best terms when I explained it earlier, did I?" Chara rubbed her chin. "Basically, consider it more longevity than immortal. Not having or losing your child will make you live a long time, but everything must die at some point. Gerson has simply been aging at a much slower rate."

Frisk nodded in understanding before walking on into the store.

Gerson's Store

Gerson turned around from a shelf to face Frisk with a smile. He was an elderly looking olive green tortoise-monster with a pointed beard. His attire was that of an archeologist with a tan pith helmet and large magnifying glass.

"Wah ha ha." Gerson laughed. "Not every day I get visited by a human. Think the last time was 10 years ago. Name's Gerson. What can I do you for?"

"I've heard you're the one to come to if I want to know about anything and everything history related and maybe information on people as well." Frisk stated.

Gerson smiled. "You've come to the right place young one. Ask me anything?"

"What do you have to say about King Asgore?" Frisk asked.

"Asgore, but many calls him King Fluffy Buns. Can't for the life of me remember the tail. Either way, you'll likely meet him given time. He's quite the active fellow as our king enjoys talking to his people." Gerson explained.

"For the record, that was mom's doing. They were giving an address to the people shortly after I had been accepted into the family. Mom didn't realize the microphone was on when she handed it to dad. She called him Fluffy Buns causing everyone, including Asriel and I, to laugh. He rolled with it addressing his people as King Fluffy Buns." Chara stated.

Frisk greatly suppressed his laughter as he directed the topic to someone else, he was curious about. "What about Undyne?"

"She's a hero to the Underground." Gerson explained. "Through grit and determination, she fought her way to the top of the Royal Guard. She came through a day or two ago asking about someone who looked like you.

Last I heard, she was standing her ground at the crag which leads into Hotland. It's the only way in since the River Person is currently stationed there. If you go near there, be on the look out and watch your back."

"What of the strange emblem above your store?" Frisk asked. "The orb surrounded by wings and three triangles, the middle inverted, beneath?"

"Ah, that would be the Delta Rune. Emblem of Monsters. It's meaning was lost to history. All we know for certain are the prophecy, that the triangles represent, Monsters below and Humans above, and that winged circle represents the angel from the prophecy."

"Prophecy?" Frisk asked. "What prophecy?"

"The prophecy tells of an angel who will descend from above and bring us freedom." Gerson explained. "Lately, folks been taking a bleaker outlook callin' that circle the 'Angel of Death'. A harbinger of destruction wanting to 'free' us from this mortal realm."

"I once thought I was the one in that prophecy." Chara stated solemnly. "You already know how that turned out."

Frisk nodded. "Thanks for your time Gerson. Sorry I can't buy anything, but I'm out of money."

"It's no trouble Human." Gerson waved his magnifying glass. "You just take care of yourself and be careful out there."

Frisk walked out. "That was informative, and at least we know where Undyne went after I vanished."

"From what little I can recall, before she even joined the royal guard, she's fairly determined. I mean by Monster standards. It's likely she'll be there for days waiting. Since the River Person is gone, for now, she's blocking your only way." Chara explained.

"I'll just have to get by her." Frisk replied.

"I mean, you could go to Gaster and bypass her entirely." Chara sighed. "I really don't want to see you hurt Frisk." She looked at her traveling companion. "I… I care about you and don't want you to think about dying to Undyne in some attempt to free monsters…"

She looked at the ground as her eyes watered. "… or… or… I just know how easy it can be to think that this is what was meant to happen. That this is a way to end your life. That's not what I want for you…"

Frisk hugged Chara getting her to stop. "Thank you Chara, but you don't have to worry. I have no intention of dying to Undyne because I made a promise that I would live. That should mean I'm determined enough to end up back at a save point if I die."

Chara smiled and hugged Frisk back. "Yeah, you will." She chuckled. "I'll be there to scold you for dying you Moron."

"I wouldn't have it any other way." Frisk chuckled. "Beyond all of that, I actually want to live even without the promise over my head, so you don't have to worry."

Chara happily closed her eyes as she simply enjoyed the hug. Hearing Frisk talk like this, so full of life, made the princess truly happy. If she were honest, this Frisk was far more attractive than the Frisk she'd met at the start.

HinataSoup(1): It gives reason to why frisk was in the ruins or underground in first place. Sad, but gives reason

Quillion9000: I'm going to be entirely honest. This fanfiction was inspired by that song 'My R'. That's how it started, but this fanfiction itself wasn't actually brought into existance until I eventually watched this three part thing called 'Judgement' concerning mainly Chara and Sans. The action was epic. I know it may sound odd, but both these things inspired me to write this fanfiction. If you haven't already checked those videos out, on youtube, I recommend them both. (Warning: My R is about Suicide)

herald of the scourge (9): wow. I just found this. this is great so far and I really hope it gets picked back up and isn't just left here. great job on this story and I hope to see more

Quillion9000: Thanks for the review. It truly means a lot ad rest assured none of my stories are abandoned. It can just take time for me to become interested in writing in them again.