Chapter 31:

Frozen Warning

After putting our coats back on, I stepped back out into the cold, holding Arial in one arm and my new work clothes in the other. I let her face forward while we walked so she could reach out and experience the snow for the first time. It was cute seeing her little eyes try to focus on a single falling piece or her hands curl around a caught flake.

This was one of those moments that I loved being a mother more than anything. Sure, it was a tough job, but nothing made me happier than her smile. It was pure and sweet, something that I wanted to protect with all my being. As I watched her, I noticed she had lost interested in the snow. Her eyes were looking elsewhere.

I followed her gaze and spotted what, or who, she was seeing. Flowey. This time he didn't try to hide or pop out of existence. He stood there and stared back. I felt uneasy with this battle of eyes, so I went to make the first move. My mouth opened and he disappeared from his spot to come closer.

I notice the series of cuts on his petals now that he's closer, and how dark his eyes were. He never quite looked well, but now he really looked like a sight for sore eyes. I didn't let my guard down though, even with his weak appearance. I knew he wasn't someone to trust.

"What do you want,Flowey..." I muster and tighten my hold on Arial.

He seemed to sigh and angle his head to look up at me. It was clear he wasn't here for a heart to heart.

He glanced around to make sure no one was near. "Look, I'm not gonna fight right now, I'm actually here to give you another warning. "

I recalled six years back when he tried to take my soul and I put up my guard even further. He wasn't the type to give out warnings let alone two. He was the type to lure you in then stab you in the back. I wasn't gonna let me hurt me or my daughter this time around.

"I don't care if you don't trust anything I say, but you should. The other monsters may not be after your soul anymore, but it's not them you need to worry about. Don't let your guard down, Frisk. And, you should've left the door alone."

My legs felt frozen to the ground I stood on. He was there when I found the door. Was he telling the truth, or was he just trying to get under my skin? Either way I was thoroughly freaked out and wanted to get away.

He scoffed at me and took a second to look at Arial. She watched him for a second before smiling her gummy smile. He narrowed his eyes at her and disappeared from sight. Only then were my legs free and I booked it to Sans' house, not bothering to stop by any other shops I had planned on going to.