***So apparently, I got my dates mixed up. I thought my vacation would be get home late one night, wake up early the next morning to leave for the airport. Yet, I have tonight, tomorrow, and the next day at home. Since I completed three chapters on the ride there and back, I will get those out before I go! Anyways, Alphys, Undyne, and the Amalgamates belong to Toby Fox, Jackie, Arrow, and Sukoshi belong to me, and let's get down to it.

Chapter Thirty-Seven: Amalgamates (Pt. 2)

Alphys' vision was hazy at first. She had to blink a few times before everything came into focus.

"Thank God," Undyne mumbled to herself as she watched. She, as well as Arrow, were standing over and watching Alphys. "Wh-what happened just n-now? And...h-how long was I o-out for?" the small dinosaur asked. She heard a tiny squeaking noise and looked to see that Sukoshi was standing on her belly. And he was wound up.

"Shut up," Undyne said, placing Sukoshi on her shoulder. "Wh-what happened?" Alphys asked, trying Arrow instead.

"Well, we were eating dinner just now and the doorbell rang. These weird... things... were at the door. When you saw them, you passed out," Arrow explained. Alphys sat up from the couch and stood up to see who had come over.

As it turned out, Jackie was talking to the Amalgamates. Although they only burbled back, she seemed to fully understand what they were saying. Alphys walked over to the group. Her hands were visibly trembling. "H-hi...g-guys..." she managed to hesitantly say.

The Amalgamates all looked up. "Hey, Momma. These guys have been telling me...a lot," Jackie said. "How can you understand them?" Arrow inputted. "I dunno. It just sorta clicks into my head," Jackie shrugged. "S-same," Alphys agreed. She sighed and rubbed the back of her neck.

Snowdrake's Mother burbled something out. "What'd she say?" Undyne asked. Jackie looked a bit uneasy. "She said that you have a family," she translated. Alphys nodded. "Y-yeah," she confirmed. Endogeny barked a bark that wasn't quite a dog's and burbled something out. "And he asked if you're happy," Jackie added on. Undyne put a hand on her wife's shoulder. "Are ya happy, ya nerd?" she asked.

Alphys nodded. "V-very happy. But...I-I need to get some th-things off m-my chest. It's been m-many years at th-this point," she said. And she stepped forward. "Alphie, wait..." Undyne said. Alphys sighed. "I-I have to d-do this. I'll s-stay right here," she promised. Undyne opened her mouth to speak, but didn't say a word. Sukoshi, who was still perched on her shoulder, rubbed her ear fine reassuringly.

Arrow stuck to her side, his expression conflicted. Jackie stood by the Amalgamates. Reaper Bird said something unintelligible. "They're waiting," Jackie said solemnly. Alphys took in a steady inhale and exhale. Then, she spoke.

"I-I've explained th-the truth to m-my friends. I've m-made amends with th-the families. But...I've yet to a-apologize to y-you. I r-ruined you. Turned you into m-messes, th-then hid you out of m-my own shame and n-nothing more. I c-can say nothing else b-but...I-I'm sorry. I understand if y-you hate. I e-even understand if you w-want to h-hurt me, o-or kill me. But...d-don't touch my f-family," she pleaded.

Things were silent for several moments. Lemon Bread finally piped up with some mumbling of nonsense. "...they forgive you," Jackie translated. Alphys was shocked. "R-really?" she asked in disbelief. Memory Head nodded. Endogeny licked Alphys, leaving goop on her face. She wiped it off.

"I guess your old mess has been put to rest, eh?" Undyne asked. "These were the creatures I read about?" Arrow asked. Alphys nodded. Lemon Bread crept over to the door and bashed his head into it. He turned to his other creatures and burbled out something.

"They're ready to go home," Jackie said. She turned to them. "Bye, you guys," she said. "See ya," Arrow said. Sukoshi squeaked and waved. "Bye, ya weirdos," Undyne said. Alphys half-smiled. "B-bye," she said.

As the Amalgamates left, they let out burbles of undoubted happiness. "C'mon, guys. Back to dinner," Undyne said. Jackie and Arrow followed after her. The kids were already at the table, and Undyne came back to the living room.

"C'mon, babe," she said, holding out her hand. Alphys smiled and took it.

"R-right behind you."

***I decided, after watching this comic dub about the origin of the Amalgamates, that it was time to do a chapter based off of that concept from the game. Anyways, I was crammed in the back of a car for six consecutive hours, I'm a bit sick, and overtired. So I'm gonna call it a night soon. Be sure to leave a review on the way out, and I'll see you all in the next one! Bye!