Chapter 5. The Fight
A rain of fireballs came down on Paolo. She couldn't dodge all of them. PaoloActTorielTalk.
"Mom, please. Don't do this!"
"It is for your own good!" A pattern similar in shape to a vase curved down on Paolo. She could dodge most of the fire, but still got hit. PaoloActTorielTalk.
"Mom! Stop this! Just let me go home!"
"Child, it is too dangerous out there. You can never go home!" Another rain of fireballs came down. If Paolo got hit again, she would die. She winced as one hovered above her head. But instead of hitting her, it flew around her and hit the ground. More fell around her. PaoloActTorielTalk.
"Mom, I know I can get through anything. Trust me!"
"..." Toriel was silent. A lone tear streaked down her face. More fireballs came down. None of them hit Paolo. PaoloActTorielTalk.
"Mom, I have to get home!"
"..." Toriel continued to be quiet. More fireball flew down. PaoloMercyTorielSpare. Paolo stood in place. She didn't say a word.
"...?" Toriel had a questioning look on her face. PaoloMercyTorielSpare.
"What are you doing, Paolo?" Toriel asked, looking confused. Paolo continued to just stand there. "What are you proving this way?" The fireballs ceased falling at all. PaoloMercyTorielSpare.
"We could be happy here! We could hunt for bugs. I have a curriculum for your education!" PaoloMercyTorielSpare.
"No, I understand. If you truly want to leave, I cannot stop you." The darkness faded.
"Thanks Mom," Paolo said quietly.
"Follow me, dear." Toriel led Paolo into the basement. A large door stood in the way.
"This is the exit of the Ruins. If you go through, please do not come back.
"I understand. Goodbye." They hugged, and Paolo pushed open the door.