Deltarune: An Innocent Wish
Chapter 9B: The Undertale of Ebott
Ves, bleeding and on his knees, looks into Kris's eyes, but his eyes are one of pity, his eyes watering.
"Kris…? The hell are you crying for?" Ves growls, trying to stand up but wobbling.
"Ves, why can't things go back to the way they were?" Kris asks.
"Because the way things were, terrible things happened to good people. There was no justice, and the weak and pathetic would make wishes to change their world. You should know this more than anyone." Ves explains deeply, the world around them growing darker. He coughs up blood and shambles forward, being caught by Kris.
"Kris. I'm sorry things didn't work out the way you wanted… but let me die… and the world will change for the better. Your wishes would all come true… you could be whoever you want, have friends that love you, or make enemies, and see them run before you… all in a world where you have final say… a story in a world of light, birthed by the darkness of the past…" Ves explains, but Kris shakes his head.
Kris puts Ves gently on the ground and sighs. Ves looks up as life begins to leave his form.
"Guys. What if Ves is right?" Kris asks, causing all of them to walk over and circle the dying star.
"What do you mean… right?" Noelle asks-
"I mean, what if this new world IS better than the one we're leaving behind. I mean… I've never met another human in my life, and I'm so… so tired of feeling like an outcast all the time. It's… it's not like I want the same to happen to monsters- but like, what if Ves is right? What if this world truly IS everything he promised?" He asks. Everyone ponders as Ves coughs up blood with a smile on his face.
"I… promise… I've seen it… a world where humans build a thriving civilization… a world where monsters live far away from them, and live a happy life underground… Asgore… you and Toriel… would be the king and queen of monsterkind…" He explains, causing Asgore to look shocked.
"Wh-What? Are you serious?"
"I am… a human would fall, a human that… you will immediately know… is the meaning of peace. Their existence is ubiquitous, the monsters, while unhappy of their lot in life, would grow satisfied with their lives, much unlike the humans of this world. The human, raised by monsters… a story you all are familiar of… would mean so much more in a world where monsters were the downtrodden… it would give hope to the world… and your actions… Asgore… would… cause much pain."
"Pain? I don't… I don't want to hurt anybody."
"I'm sorry, but as king, you will make important decisions that would seem grizzly to most… but in the end… the love you hold for your children, your TRUEST love… it would shine through your past, and in the end… you… Toriel… and everyone underground would find a happy ending."
"This… world doesn't… sound so bad." He admits. Ves looks over to Susie and Noelle.
"Susie… Noelle… your roles in this world were so important, and I'm sorry I dragged you into them. Perhaps… in the next world… I could move you to a simple, happy life. Both of you… Susie… I am sorry I took your belonging, Ebott will be different, I promise… and Noelle… you will learn everything you could ever need to about humans." Ves explains, growing weak.
"I mean…" Noelle says.
"I don't know…" Susie crosses her arms.
The last to step forward however, is the King.
"I will not have my people in debt to the Angel's Heaven." He says simply.
"Please… surely you must remember the plights of your people. I will die… and become the foundation of the Lightners' world… I will never return to yours. You will return to the Darkner world, as the Fountain of Darkness tips the balance in the other direction… satisfying even the prophesy. Instead of a world of Light with small pockets of Darkness, it would be a world of Darkness with small pockets of Light… you have to trust me…" He explains, his vision going blurry. The king grumbles but eventually nods.
"Very well. My people deserve a world to call their own, free of the Lightners." He says. As he does, they all look at each other over Ves.
"Guys. It's been a crazy as hell ride, but it's time we take a chance. Ebott could be what we're all looking for. A new start. New friends-" He says, looking at Susie.
"-new experiences." He says, looking at Noelle.
"-family…" He says, looking at Asgore and Lancer.
"And most of all, hope." He finishes, looking at Ralsei and the King.
"But… there is but one warning." Ves coughs, drawing their attention one last time as his life fades upon the grass.
"This world… will not be perfect… no matter what I do… humans will be humans… monsters will be monsters… people will get hurt… people will die… but in the end, I truly mean it, there is an ending out there… where everyone is happy… Kris…" He says, causing Kris to kneel down.
"Your sword… use it… to remove the red soul from my chest. Take it as your own… and use it to become… who you truly know yourself to be… Kris… this world, I leave to all of you…" He closes his eyes and Kris stands up. He looks to everyone. With varying compliance, he stands over Ves and raises it over him.
He shoves the sword into Ves's chest and an explosion of light radiates outward, enveloping them all in warm energy.
Kris wakes up on a bed of golden flowers. He looks around. A distant memory, a feeling… it's all so muddy. He steps forward to be greeted by a surprised looking flower.
"Howdy!"
Strange. . .
To go forwards. . .
Young Kris has opted to go backwards. . .
The world has been reformed. . .
Once more. . .
In the image of a naïve child. . .
The wheel of fate. . .
The wheel of time. . .
It spins forever. . .
It will repeat itself. . .
Again. . .
And again. . .
And again. . .
His magnificent creation. . .
Has been discarded. . .
And the monsters. . .
No longer see the stars. . .
This world of pain. . .
Of darkness. . .
Is a world I understand. . .
Kris. . .
Or should I say. . .
Chara. . . ?
Will learn. . .
In time. . .
Author's Note: This has been "An Innocent Wish." A story I made with many ideas gathered from myself, many friends, and one friend in particular. This has been one of two potential endings. Thank you for reading, and perhaps give your thoughts on which of the two endings you like more.