The human really is an idiot. Did they really think that that crazy Doctor would let them in after what just happened? The human literally foiled her plans and caused her only friend to break down. How pathetic.
Looming in the shadows, hid a small yellow flower, following the human's every move. Whispering rumors to every monster he could get close to. He was so curious to see what it would take to get them to snap. So far being impaled by dozens of spears, almost eaten by spiders and getting kicked around by drama queens wasn't going to do the trick. He was so fascinated by how the human could continue to give mercy to every monster they came across. They would even go so far as to try to befriend those who have harmed them. It didn't make any sense. As idiotic as they may appear, he still couldn't keep himself from following them. Something about them seemed...familiar.
He watched as the human gave up their attempt on trying to get into the lab. Watching them gain their determination once more, they headed back to the core. Flowey followed as they reached the capital. Never slowing down their stride. Seeing them so determined to reach the end, he came up with a brilliant idea. An idea that caused his smile to slowly stretch across his face. Why bother with one human soul, if they could help him achieve 6 more. The damage he could cause with all those souls. What better monster to tip them over the edge then the one and only King. The pathetic king was so desperate to heed the desires of his people, so desperate to achieve his revenge on the human's, that he wouldn't give up the chance to aquire the last soul. The human will have no other choice but to fight back if they wanted to win. Leaving him the chance to steal the sealed souls.
Oh, this going to be fun!
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"Nice day today!"
Asgore sighed as he placed his pen down. Massaging between his eyebrows, he listened to the muffled voices of his people as they visited his home. His home was always opened for those that wished to visit. They helped get rid of the silence and loneliness that was his home. Through out the day, he heard of a young human that has recently fallen down from the surface. Friends and relatives alike, gossiped how their loved ones had meet the so called merciful human. The young human apparently was very compassionate towards every monster that they've encountered.
Asgore smiled at this. To hear how a young human has captured the hearts of all the monsters they came across. Hearing a soft knock on his door, his smile fell. Recovering his composure, he welcomed warmly to his visiter. It was Madjack.
"King Asgore, there's news that the human is heading here, what would you like us to do?"
"Nothing, just go on your day as usual."
"But, King Asgore, this is our final chance on acquiring the last soul. Our chance for freedom!"
"Do not worry. I know all too well what I must do. I would only wish for everyone to enjoy their stay here."
"As you say...before I leave, do you know what the human looks like? We all heard of their journey, but no one has ever mentioned what their appearance is? My sister MadJick and her friend had the opportunity to face them, but did not inform me-" Asgore patted MadJacks head, flattening his hat.
"Advise the others to enjoy their time here, I'll be heading to the throne room in a few." Bowing his head, MadJack left the king.
Asgore let out a sigh as he left his room. Walking down the hallway, he made his way to the room that once belong to his children. Standing inside the room, he clenched his fist as he heard the faint laughters of his children fill his mind. Walking into the room, he placed two presents down on the floor. Gifts that contained a small pendent and a worn dagger that belonged to his human child. To appease his soul for what he was about to do. A small token to the merciful human, to give them a small chance when they fight him. Asgore was not planning to fight a child without giving them some kind of a choice. Taking a deep breath, he went through his home, leaving notes and keys for them. Satisfied, he made his way to the throne room.
Walking in to the sound of birds and the smell of flowers always calmed him. The flowers that he cared and protected for with so much love, feelings that he could not share with his family. The family he missed everyday. His life once filled with their laughter was now consumed by the plea of his people. With a heavy soul, King Asgore Dreemur, picked up a watering can and started to water the many golden flowers that filled his throne room, waiting till the young human would arrive.
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Alone, in the quiet hall of Judgment, stood Sans. With his hands in his pockets, he waited for the kid to arrive. Listening to the sound of birds outside the large windows, he closed his eyesockets. This room always came close to fooling him to believe that the outside world was within a glass pane away. The cave lights were but a pathetic imitatation version of what the sun could be. To dream what the sun's light could truly be...his mind wondered off, reminiscing all the encounters he had with the kid, the joy he would hear in his brother's voice as he talked about them and the small instant were the kid would smile at him.
"kiddo, hope this is what you're wanting..." Sans looked to the warm light that cast from the windows. Remembering the day Asgore first found him. It was the same day he left the lab, leaving Alphys alone in that cold prison. Asgore had asked him if he wanted to be the new royal scientist, which only made him feel sick to the bone. To be forever stuck in that place...he couldn't handle that. So instead Asgore had a diffrent offer, to be his judge. Some how the king had found out how he could read the soul of others, while they stayed inside the body. Making him perfect for the job. Sans was about to decline when the king laid his paw on his shoulder. He looked up, into the kings sad eyes. The king said that the job would pay nicely and that he wouldn't be required to come until a human arrived. Honestly, Sans never thought that a lone human would manage to make it this far. Having his brother to take care of in hopes of letting him pursue his dreams, he accepted the job. After that, he went on and acquired several jobs throughout the underground.
Hearing footsteps from a distance, Sans clenched his fist. Letting out a sigh, he waited as the kid got closer. Ready to judge them, ready to say his farewells.
Looking infront of him, stood the kid. The kid was so filled with determinaton, that nothing he would say now could convince them to stay.
"So, you finally made it. The end of your journey is at hand. In a few moments, you will meet the king." He watched as the kid tried to get a better look of his face. Which was difficult, seeing how the light was shining away from him, leaving him covered in the shadows. "Together...you will determine the future of this world. That's then. Now. You will be judged. You will be judged for your every action." He looked deep into the kid's soul. Viewing every EXP they might have acquired and how high their LV or LOVE was. Glancing at the kid's face as he told them what those acronym stood for, he saw a small shift. Guess they thought that it ment something else.
The light moved closer to him, revealing his identity to the kid. He closed his eyes as he sighed to himself. The kid didn't gain any EXP or LV. Throughout their whole journey, the kid never harmed anyone.
You're really something, aren't you kiddo?...
Looking back at the kid, he smiled at them as they looked so confused by all this.
"...but you. you never gained any LOVE. 'course, that doesn't mean you're completely innocent or naive. just that you kept a certain tenderness in your heart. no matter the struggles or hardships you faced, you stride to do the right thing. you refused to hurt anyone. even when you ran away, you did it with a smile. you never gained LOVE, but you gained love. does that make sense? maybe not." Sans shut his eyesockets once more. Struggling to keep his composure. For what he said was true. The kid really did won the hearts of every monster they've met.
Looking back at the kid, he told them of the greatest challenge they were about to face. Depending on what they chose, would effect the whole world. He knew that this was a big burden to lay on the kid's shoulders, but there was no way to sugar coat it. They only had two choices, "...refuse to fight and asgore will take your soul and destroy humanity. but if you kill asgore and go home, monsters will remain trapped underground. what will you do?" The kid looked down, clenching their fists. It was easy to see that they were conflicted by the whole situation that they were in. He would rather not have them like this. They didn't deserve this. They were a good kid, they shouldn't have to make tough choices like this.
Sans sighed, "well, if i was you, i would have thrown in the towel by now. but you didn't get this far by giving up, did you?" The kid looked at him, their determination coming back. "that's right, you have something called 'determinaton'." By how bright their soul was, Sans could see that they had alot of it. "so as long as you hold on... so as long as you do what's in your heart, i believe you can do the right thing." No one should force the kid to do something that they didn't want to do. They deserved to follow the path they choose to do, without worrying about what others might think. " alright. we're all counting on you, kid. good luck " Giving them a wink, Sans walked off. Before disappearing, he could hear the kid running, trying to reach him before he could get away. But his magic worked faster, leaving them behind.
I really wish you get what you want, kiddo.
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"Dum de dum..." The king was so wrapped in tending for his flowers, he didn't realize that the human had arrived. Hearing the rustle of his flowers, caught his attention, "Oh? Is someone there? Just a moment! I have almost finished watering these flowers." The human waited patiently till he was finished. "Here we are!" Turning around, he smiled at who had entered, "Howdy! How can I..." The king realized that it was the human child. Taking a few steps back, shocked that they had arrived so soon. "Oh." Looking away, the king believed that he had a few moments left before needing to encounter them. Looking back at the young human, he found himself lost of things to say to them. What was he suppose to say..."I so badly want to say, 'would you like a cup of tea?'" The young human smiled softly at this. "But, you know how it is."
'We...don't have to fight, do we?'
Asgore stared at the young human, filled with so much determinaton. Walking away, he stared outside his windows. He could remember clearly of how beautiful the outside world was. Closing his eyes, he could almost remember the warmth of the sun, the wind blowing on his fur. The grass underneath his feet in the morning, filled with dew. Opening them, he looked on to the light that came from the walls, "Nice day today, huh?" The human looked so sad, "Birds are singing, flowers are blooming. Perfect weather for a game of catch." Days like these, made him remember the times he played with his children. Having his wife smile at him with so much love. But they were gone now. Looking back at the human, he realized that he couldn't blame them. They did nothing wrong, but he had the whole monster race, resting upon his shoulders. "You know what we must do. When you are ready. Come into the next room."
He left the throne room. The human followed him out...they seemed so tense. "Just think of it like...a visit to the dentist." A place that was necessary, not desired. The young human cringed. He continued to walk, facing the door that led to the next room. "Are you ready? If you are not, I understand. I am not ready either."
Walking into the next room, that housed the barrier, he gazed, gazing at it. A pale veil of magic, an empty void that kept everyone trapped. He knew that he was stalling, he had no desire on killing a child for their soul. But it was what he must do, for the sake of monster kind? He asked the young human, if there was any unfinished business they wished to do, that they were free to do so. They didn't move, turning around, he could see that they were ready. "...I see, this is it then. Ready?" The king summoned the containers that housed all of the six souls. Each soul carrying a strong trait, that they've once possessed. With one swift move, he pulled out the human's soul.
They're red soul shone brightly, the human was filled with DETERMINATION. "Human, it was nice to meet you." Closing his eyes, he said his goodbye. Regaining his resolve, he pushed away all his feelings away. Pulling out his trident with one mighty strength, he plunged it at the only chance the human had for mercy. There was no room for mercy, only one would leave with their soul intact.
The young human was shocked by his action, they tried signing that they didn't want to fight. His hand trembled for a moment. But only for a moment, raising his hand towards them, he summoned his fire magic.
Move after move, the human barely manage to dodge his attacks. With every chance they had, they tried to sign their way out. Asgore noticed the small yellow pendent hanging around their neck. He let out a short breath. Each time, the human was more desperate to make him listen. Wearing out his resolve, but not stopping it. Gathering his magic into his trident, he lounged for an attack. The human dodge them stepping all his attacks, he gathered more magic, fighting with as much strength as he could muster in this deplorable fight. With every attack, the human got more desperate. With every desperation, they got sloppy.
With their sloppiness, the young human was at their last bit of life. Looking straight at Asgore as he swong down his trident, he said a quiet goodbye.
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As Asgore was about to take his first attack. The human struggled to sign to him.
'Asgore, STOP fighting! Please...'
Recollection flashes in his eyes sensing something familer about the whole situation ...ASGORE's ATTACK dropped! ASGORE's DEFENSE dropped as images of the human lifeless body flashed before him. Gripping onto his weapon, he continued his assault till the young human layed lifeless on the cold hard ground.
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Asgore destroyed there only chance of mercy, but the human appeared unfazed by his action. Standing tall, they told him that he has killed them before.
'Even so, I will not fight you.'
Asgore nodded softly as images of their deaths came into play. Asgore was willing to fight them as much as it would take till he was able to retrieve their soul.
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'Please! I have died almost ten times now! Please I don't want to hurt you!'
He nods grievously. How the young child must have suffered by his own hands. Letting out a shaky breath, he began his assault.
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Asgore stood before the young human as their determination started to burn brightly.
'Asgore...I have died too many times by your hands. How many more do I have to die to make you understand that I will not fight you!'
He nods pitifully at his actions. But even so, he will not give.
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Laying on the ground, the human gritted their teeth. With shaky hands, they reached for their weapon. An reinforced stick. Getting back up, the human finally attacked. They're attacks didn't do much damage. He could see that they didn't want to hurt him. But they also didn't want to die. Their desperation to live kept them from stopping. Move after move, the king fought with all his might, as did the human. Neither side willing to give in. Both sides losing their health, bit by bit, the human fought harder. Their determination glowing brighter and brighter. Soon, it was only him losing health. The human had learned all of his tricks. He couldn't hit them! The human was gaining speed, dodging every attack he threw at them. Move after move, the fight became fiercer and with his determination whining as the fight dragged on while the humans continued to soar.
The human chipped at his health, little bit by little. Till one final blow, they attacked with all their might. This one blow, drained all of his remaining health. Leaving but a small hit to finish the job. Staggering to the ground, he held his chest. Feeling his battered soul, ready to shatter. "Ah...so that is how it is." His resolve wasn't strong enough to go against the human. He was sad, sad that his days were going to be over. Expect, he wasn't filled with grief, for he was ready. Closing his eyes, he could remember the day his son died, when everyone lost hope. He was so mad, that he declared war against the human. For taking everything away from him. The lives of his children, the freedom of his people. But in his fit of rage, he lost the love of his queen. Shattering her bond with him, her soul weakened. Leaving him with a shattered bond. Feeling as if he had lost half of his soul. Lost without her. Longing for his mate, a mate that didn't want him. "Truthfully...I do not want power. I do not want to hurt anyone. I just wanted everyone to have hope...But...I can't take this any longer. I just want to see me wife. I just want to see my child."
Accepting his fate he begged the young human, to do what they must to end this war. "Take my soul, and leave this cursed place." In that moment, King Asgore heard the sound of their weapon drop. Looking up, he saw the young human, with a small smile on their face, their hand hovering over the shattered mercy. Even after everyhing, they still wanted to grant him mercy. "You would rather stay down here and suffer... than live happily on the surface?" The young human, smiled brightly at him.
'I'd rather live happily trapped in the Underground, then hurt anyone down here and live with guilt in the surface.'
The young human made it seem as if it was the most obvious thing in the world. Smiling at the young human, he promised them, "for as long as you remain here...My wife and I will take care of you as best we can." The young human trembled as tears started to gather. "We can sit in the living room, telling stories, eating butterscotch pie. We could be like...like a family..."
'I would like that very much.'
The king was filled with so much joy, as he watched the young human before him. Knowing his world was going to be brighter.
Until...the human's smile fell. Surrounding him was large magical flower petals. With one swift move, the petals plunged into his body. He watched as the young human reached out for him. Their face filled with tears and fear. As his body slowly turned into dust, he could hear the human raspy voice from misuse, screaming out till his soul shattered.
He couldn't contain the joy of it all, the human finally cracked. Their composure broke! Even if they decided to spare the pathetic king at the end. Revealing himself to them, he noticed the pure disbelief on their face! "You idiot. You haven't learned a thing." With the king dead, he finally has the chance to obtain all of the six souls! "In this world...
I t's KI LL or B E ki lle d.
The shock on their face, brought him so much joy, that his smile started to warp. Laughing as he took in the souls, the room turned a bright white, filling him with the power he always desired. The shock was too great that the human passed out. Their life drained by his might.