/Welp. Besides possible one shots, side stories and the like, this is it guys. much love xxxx
p.s. I'm really sorry the ending is this short, I suck at writing endings. every. Single. Time.\\
the kiddo hasn't said anything since we got home. was it that bad?
You know them, they don't say all that much unless they need to.
yeah, no. that expression on their face is no good.
Why don't you ask them instead of me.
because you're less likely to tell me what i want to hear and more likely to tell me what actually happened.
...Alphys freaked. What more is there to say? I didn't understand half of the words that came out of your mouth and it was freaky, I can't imagine what it was like to someone who actually knows what quantum whatsits are. So, Frisk loaded the save.
He has the feeling that he's not being told the truth, or at least, not all of it. He's going to have to also ask Frisk, but he doesn't know how to even start that conversation. He goes for "sorry things didn't go as we hoped, kiddo." They just shrug. There's a minute of awkward silence before he decides to just ask straight up as obviously there's not going to be any more information forthcoming without prompting. "did we at least get the information we needed?"
"Before I loaded, you told me to tell you that you had the right idea, it's linked." Sans gives it a moment, but Frisk says nothing more. He's definitely not being told everything, he can feel it and see it on Frisk's face.
Does that mean you can finally tell us what the hell happened?
well, like i say. i'm not an expert in souls and magic. but… "educated guess as you had to load, but probably when chara latched on, the magic in my soul grabbed 'em, basically. which is because it effects things more on a soul level than a physical one, i think. i was probably pretty determined and not just in the normal sense that you weren't going to leave that hall and that you were going to pay for what you'd done. Between the dt infusion and the weird soul levels-" His soul twists in a deep guilt as he mentions them, but can't remember why. Now he knows he's not being told everything. "-you received justice that persisted outside of time. but that still leaves us on square one of how to fix it though, unless alph had any bright ideas before…" Frisk just shakes their head again.
I still don't know if that's a good idea.
hmm?
If it's because of your magic that the LOVE was cleared from my spirit, I don't know how splitting from you is going to affect it. maybe we should get the barrier broken, then go from there.
"I think we should go to the castle and finish the run. We'll have the same time on the surface to fix this, and Chara's not able to take over my reset if they're with you. So… maybe this is the best ending we can get."
Ha. Outnumbered.
He thinks about it, and nods. "well, you both want to get this done, so how about we take you to meet king fluffybuns."
Frisk smiles and take Sans' hand, grasping onto the boney appendage "shortcut? it's a long way to walk for a lazy bones like you." Sans chuckles, but he's picking up on the wierd tone. Was Frisk trying to make him feel better about something?
what are you two not telling me?
That... is the property of Nunya.
fine. He can't help but laugh, though. that's fair, he supposes.
He stands and opens a shortcut to the castle, and Frisk gives him a small smile before stepping through. Once they step out into the twilight coloured hall, Frisk pulls out their cell and makes a few phone calls while gesturing at Sans to wait. It's not long before their friends start arriving. They walk through to the throne room, and asgore's mid plant watering. He turns to face the group of people. "Oh, hello everyone. Well this is a pleasant… oh. The human." he sighs softly, and Toriel steps forward.
"Asgore, you will not harm this child!"
"T-Tori…"
"No. Don't you dare Tori me! Coward!"
"hehe, looks like you've got her goat, king fluffybuns. I wouldn't push it, you'll be in for a ba-a-ahd time." There's a collective group of groans and facepalms, apart from Toriel who's threatening manner drops momentarily to snicker.
"SANS, NO!"
"This is the final battle! You can't ruin it with your crappy puns, dork!"
"...Well... I seem to be rather outnumbered here, I fear."
"We can solve this without fighting." Frisk says softly. "I could lend you my soul for you to break the barrier." Asgore looks in surprise and Frisk steps forward with a smile.
Asgore mills it over, and then looks at his wife, ready to tear him a new one at a moment's notice. He missed her…. But not her stink eye.
"That sounds nice…. Then maybe we could have a cup of tea?" Frisk nods, and they all walk through towards the barrier with Undyne just slumping with disappointment. "Aww, no final battle?" as Alphys pats her with a claw.
Sans. Be ready.
doesn't look like this is going to be a fight.
Asriel will still come. He'll have found out somehow, even though it wasn't him who told Papyrus to phone everyone. He's always watching. He's going to absorb everyone… we need him to if we can try to save him.
you sure?
I... think so? This is so different… But, he always comes. He's… the one that never gets saved. And maybe with everything so different, this time…?
maybe.
I've heard that tone before. You have a plan?
i'm gonna wing it. trust my gut.
You don't have any guts! Don't do anything stupid!
They all walk through to the barrier, except for Sans. He hides himself in the shadows of the corners of the throne room and waits for his moment.
I really hope you know what you're doing.
me too.
It doesn't take long.
"You IDIOTS. while you were talking, I got the souls. Now, all of your souls are going to be mine-" welp, that's our cue. He opens a shortcut ready "AAAAAAHHHHHHHHGGGGGGHHHHHHH! WHERE'S THAT FUCKING SMILEY PIECE OF TRASH?!"
"hope you don't mind me dropping in."He steps out into the air, summoning bones to cut through the vines making them drop everyone and landing next to Frisk. They look at him, and he drops a wink. "two skulls are better than one, eh? or even three?"
"You really think you can make a difference?! You idiot. IDIOT! I ALREADY ABSORBED THE HUMAN SOULS. I'M ALREADY A GOD!" the vines whip out and wrap their friends up again, but it bought just enough time for the new not-plan, as Frisk nods beside him and holds out a palm to their side. "IF YOU'RE SO KEEN TO SEE ME DESTROY EVERYTHING FROM THE SIDELINES, THEN fine. NOT LIKE YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE, SMILEY TRASHBAG!"
Frisk's soul sparks to life in their palm. He takes hold of it, and feels them pour their soul into it. A rush of energy fills him, and he smirks. The flower's expression flickers for a moment before contorting into a grin.
"let's finish this, shall we? this has been a long, long time coming."
Don't kill him! Both cry at him in unison as he summons an army of blasters.
i know, i know. and chara… try not to vomit. He mentally grins, and they blow a raspberry as Frisk giggles.
I know the drill. Let's do this.
The souls whir around the flower, and it transforms.
Attacks fly thick and fast on both sides, Sans teleporting to the smalles of gaps between attacks and returning fire. He wouldn't normally use unanchored teleports because of how much more magical energy they use and the risk of miscalculating the landing points, but right now the human soul's energy and Frisk and Chara's determination fill his soul and keep the magical energy from flagging, and he has to keep all three alive which means he has to use any pathway possible. The humans keep an eye out for possible attacks from behind and the side while he focuses on the front and getting them to the narrow gaps between the barrage of attacks. His attacks don't do much but still he chips away regardless. Chara's keeping a steady flow of instructions coming when suddenly from inside his soul
*Frisk calls for help
He feels it resonates against their soul, and the TV screen on the flower-machine responds with a warning sign.
Whatever you just did, keep doing it.
The teleports, Flowey's bullshit timeline hopping, Frisk's calls for help. The battle was intense, and long, but through perserverance and determination eventually the souls have all rebelled against the monster and between their aid and a constant barrage of blaster fire and piercing bone it's driven down to a dishevelled flower form. "Just... finish it, trashbag. We both know you want to."
*CHARA calls for help.
"Wait, what are you-"
*CHARA calls for help.
"Ch- Chara?"
*Chara calls for help.
They notice that tears start to form in the flower's eyes., something resonates in him.
*Chara calls for help.
"St-stop it. Y-y-you're making me… c-cry... Chara…" light takes over his form.
*Chara calls for help
"I always…. Was the crybaby of us, huh?" and there stands a little goat, rubbing at his eyes with a paw, sniffling.
talk to him.
"A-Asriel… you have the souls… help us end this. Please. I don't… want everyone to hurt any more. I… remember… what it was like when I first fell. How it was when you found me. And everyone… That means you too."
"B-but…"
"I'm sorry, Az. I hurt you too, more times than we can count, but not anymore. you're my brother, I remember what the means and how it feels. And I know with those souls, you can too. We can finish this now, without needing to spill any more blood or dust. Help Frisk. Help us." They open Sans' hand and let it hover in the palm, shining brightly even against the backdrop of the barrier.
you two... i don't know if...
It's okay. The souls are filling him with compassion right now. He's not flowey right now… he's just Asriel.
Asriel stares at the soul, before slowly bringing up a paw to touch the soul. Next thing Sans knows, a blinding flash of light and a swell of power, and they watch the barrier break. He can feel Chara trying to reach out, and he just lets them carry on doing what they need to do. His body immediately closes the gap and throws his arms around the small monster, crying as well. He just watches in silence, but feeling pleased with Chara. Frisk is stood to the side, watching with a smile and watery eyes as well, human souls having been released at the break.
"Chara… I'm sorry…"
"I know. Me too, az. Me, too." They pull away from him and gives him a beaming smile.
"No, but… I mean, I can't…. Once I release the-" Chara stops him by putting a finger on his muzzle.
"I know. It'll be okay. Promise."
you shouldn't make promises if you don't know if you can keep them.
It'll be okay somehow, I'm sure of it.
Asriel spreads his arms wide and gives a wide smile, releasing all the souls. Their friends reappear in the cavern, and Asriel's visage is gone. Sans feels himself being pushed back into the foreground, and Chara retreat to a corner of his mind in solemn silence. Everyone heads out to mouth of the cavern, everyone saying their goodbyes… well, more like see-you-laters. Sans takes a moment to stand in the sun, letting the sun warm his face as his mind slowly turns over. Frisk is also stood with their face upturned, and they let the moment stretch out quietly. Even Chara, although they can sense his mind ticking over, doesn't say anything torn between enjoying the sunset and mourning over Asriel.
"go with tori and the others, bud. i got a couple of things i need to do... i'll catch up." Frisk cocks a questioning look at him, but he shrugs. They sigh, resigned to not knowing anything yet again, but turn to follow the other monsters down. They turn to pause and look back, and he throws them a quick thumbs up, before turning back towards the underground.
Where are you going? What is there left to do? You're out and free, you should be enjoying it with everyone else. Ot at least your brother.
nothing for you to worry about. 'sides, it's not like it's the first time is it?
So that means you either don't have a plan and are flying by the seat of your pants again, or you don't believe Frisk's not going to reset?
nah, just keeping an idiot in suspense. He chuckles.
What are you on about? His laughter only gets harder while they wait for an answer. Finally: HEY!
He walks back through to the throne room, waves a hand at the wall. The shortcut opens but he doesn't walk straight through it. He lingers in the throne room, and he has to wonder to himself if he is actually about to do the right thing. Chara's gone back to sitting quietly in a corner, thoughtful and also pouting slightly over the joke, and he pushes his personal feelings aside and steps through. It's not like it's just him he's thinking about right now.
"everyone's gone, you know."
"Sm- Sans? What are you doing back here? Shouldn't you have left with everyone else?" The small goat was kneeling tending to the golden flowerbed that had broken every human's fall.
"eh, i'll catch up. i always do" he waves an unconcerned hand.
I can feel you flagging as well as you can, now Frisk's soul has gone.
i can manage a few more before i have to nap. don't worry about it.
Well, one of us has to. You're obviously not.
"D-Did Chara ask you to come back… because they know I'm going to go back to… being a flower… and I don't want to... I'll be soulless again..."
"nope. i'm here out of the kindness in my ribcage. although they're glad they get to see you again, they have no idea what i'm doing here."
Asriel laughs soft and sad. "eww, your jokes are as bad as mom's. so what are you doing here?"
"i came to make an offer, actually. while you've got the residual energy to make what you think is actually the right choice rather than spitting spiteful shit at me."
What? "What?" he hears it in stereo. As a reply, he simply pulls a spare flowerpot plucked from the true lab and holds it in a boney hand.
Sans? When did you- ...why? You hate him.
with every single fibre in my being, and that's not changed. i won't forgive or forget. but you made a promise, didn't you?
He's met with silence internally. Asriel spills a couple of tears the corner of his eyes. "I d-don't… understand why you…"
"you've got a lot of people that care about you, kid. think about it, i'll be back." He places the flowerpot at his feet, and turns, starting to walk back to Snowdin through the ruins.
You're not doing this just for me, though. Are you?
does it matter?
Stone gives way to snow, crunching quietly underfoot.
That's a no then.
thought you'd be jumping for joy. you want me to leave him here?
If you're thinking about using him for some sort of ulterior moti-
careful, kid, you're getting dangerously close to offending me.
They sigh, and lapse into silence feeling completely baffled - they aren't ever going to understand him, are they? They're nearly in town before Chara speaks up again. What are you doing back here, anyway?
stuff. He gets a growl of frustration, but he keeps heading straight for the house and the hidden door. He pushes it open.
Why… are you… in here? He doesn't answer, heading for the momento drawer and the notepad. He starts making unreadable notes. You are so frustrating!
i get that a lot he shrugs with a smirk. It takes him a while, but he writes the most in-depth notes of this timeline he's made in a long, long time. Chara doesn't bother asking again, which is more than fine. He's just doing the usual… preparing for the worst and hoping for the best. let's go see if he's made a decision.
Chara doesn't reply, and they walk in silence back through to the bed of golden flowers.
Papyrus is starting to worry, stood at the foot of the mountain with Frisk. He knows his brother has a habit of disappearing for no good reason but he'd thought that Sans wouldn't have wasted any time coming to finally enjoy the sun with him.
"DO YOU THINK HE HAS FOUND SOME TROUBLE IN THERE?"
"aww, you gettin' bonely waiting for me pap?"
Papyrus spins on his heels, eyes goggling for a second between his brother suddenly being behind them and at the fact that "OF COURSE YOU APPEAR WITH A TERRIBLE PUN." but relief is in his voice.
"you're still smiling."
"AND I HATE IT." Sans and Frisk share a laugh, but Frisk's is cut short when they see what's in his hand.
The small yellow flower waves a leaf at Frisk and Papyrus nervously, and Frisk takes him with a squeal of delight. Papyrus looks ecstatic too. Sans'll have to keep a very close eye on that.
"c'mon. let's go home… new new home, knowing asgore."
/There you have it! Hope you enjoyed it! bonus fact: Sans get about 3 foot before Papyrus has to carry him the rest of the way because he fell asleep from blowing through his magic XD \\
