Ok! It's still not the longest, but it's longer than the last chapter at least! 1,700 words isn't bad. I want to clear a few things up before the chapter starts.

One, You might have noticed that I don't have Badd catering to Zenko's every whim. That's because while I do believe that Badd is overbearing, he still has his own free will around Zenko. It's my personal headcanon that when he's not missing something important to her or leaving her unattended, they have a fairly normal brother/sister relationship.

Two, I'd like to know, Would you like me to start making longer chapters with longer intervals in-between them, or is the current schedule fine? I only write when I have a room to myself, and I usually pump out one of these 1,000-2,000 word chapters in one night. I might need multiple nights if I'm going to make them longer. I'd just like to know what you'd prefer. The longer length I'm thinking of is somewhere from 5,000 to 8,000 word chapters.

Well, that's cleared up, so enjoy the chapter!

"What the hell am I looking at right now?"

The group of travelers had stumbled upon a small village that seemed to only inhabit a quadruped dog/cat breed of monster with black locks and white fur.

One of the creatures bounded over to them and let out a high pitched "HoI! WelCom To, Tem VillAge!"

Zenko squealed and picked the little creature up. "Oh my god you're soooo cute!"

The little Creature let out a mix between a mew and a bark. "Uwa! Tem Also ThiNk HooMan cutE!"

The others watched the creature with a mix of amusement and confusion.

Badd leaned over to Chara. "Hey... do you know what these... things are?"

Chara snrked. "Yeah, they're Temmies. They're just as smart as any other monster, but their intense excitement makes them kind of... crazy."

Seito looked back over Zenko. The Temmie she had picked up was now on top of her head, batting wildly at her hairpin. "Definitely."

The group walked through the small village, every Temmie waving at them, shouting "HoI My naMe Temmie!"

Sid looked around confused. "I've never seen this place. And I've been through Waterfall a bunch."

Seito shrugged. "Well, it does seem to be rather hidden."

Badd walked up to one of the Temmies and tentatively got it's attention.

"Hey. Uh I was wondering if you could point us in the right direction. We're trying to get to the capital, and we got lost on our way through Waterfall."

"Oh! HeWWo HooMan! If U LoOkinG FoR DirEctioNs, Go To Tem ShoP! Temmie TheRe VeWwy SmArt! KnoW LooooooTs O' ThinGs!"

"Oh. Uh, thanks."

"HaV Fun in Tem VillAge Tall HooMan!"

"...Thanks. I will"

Badd walked back over to the others, looking noticeably disheveled.

"I was just getting used to the idea of monsters being nice. But being downright Adorable?! This is too much to handle man!"

Seito nodded in agreement. "This is... quite the experience for me as well."

Badd shook his head, trying to calm down. "Anyway... that Temmie said that we can get directions at the shop."

Zenko looked a little upset. "Aw, big bro, can't we stay here for a bit? The Temmies are so cute!"

"Sorry Zenko, but we need to get back to the surface as soon as possible. Besides, Undyne won't stay in that one spot forever. She'll come looking for us eventually."

"Awwww! Can I at least take one with me?"

"Zenko, they're living creatures! you can't just take them away from they're home and family."

Zenko pouted. "Fine, but you're buying me a kitten when we get back home."

"...Fine."

Satisfied with her victory, Zenko moved along with the rest of the others and eventually located the 'Tem Shop.'

They waked inside the building to find a Temmie with a yellow and white striped shirt sleeping on the counter, it's tongue slightly lolled out.

"Uh, hello-"

"UWAAA! CUSTOMERS!"

The Temmie jumped up in the air and crashed behind the counter, startled.

"Yowie..."

The Temmie stood up and jumped onto the counter again, noticeably dazed.

"Sorry! Are you alright?"

"Oh yes, Temmie is fine... HOOMAN CUSTOMERS!?"

And just like that, they once again fell off of the counter.

The group winced. That one sounded like it hurt.

"Temmie's okay!"

The Temmie once again got back on the counter, looking a tiny bit bruised.

"What can Temmie do for her hooman customers?"

Badd's eyes widened. "Hey, why don't you talk weird like the other Temmies?"

"Oh! Temmie is fresh out of college! Temmie knows how to speak normal now. Temmie could never break third person speech though."

It was true. The Temmie still had the high pitched voice of the others, but she was talking semi normally.

"Oh, thank god. It was kind of hard to understand the others. No offence to them."

"Temmie understands. Anyway, what are you here to buy? Temmie also will buy things you don't want."

Sid stepped forward. "Actually miss Temmie, we were wondering if you knew how to get to Hotland from here."

"Oh! Well, Temmie has a map she can give you!"

Temmie jumped down behind the counter and began rummaging around. Seito was certain he heard multiple things break. Eventually she came back into view with a map in her paw.

"Here you go! Temmie made lots of maps for travelers who get lost in the dark tunnel."

The map was crudely drawn, but efficient. It showed how many paces to go before turning, as well as what crystals they would see.

"Thanks Temmie!"

"Your welcome! Temmie wishes she could travel like you're doing. She wants to see the underground to figure out what she wants to do in life, but she's nervous about going alone."

Zenko started shaking. The others were worrying she was having a seizure, before she turned to Badd with pleading eyes.

"...Fiiiiine."

"YAY! Temmie, why don't you come with us? Having other people with you would help your fears, wouldn't it?"

"UWAA?! ReAllY? You"Ll TakE Tem WiTh You?! Ahem. Sorry. Temmie still has outbursts when she gets exited. Temmie would love to come with you!"

Seito spoke up. "That's great and all, but what about your shop? Who will run it while you're gone?"

"Oh Right! Bob! Temmie's going on a journey with hoomans! Can you watch her shop while she's gone?"

"Sis, I swear, if this is another one of your jokes... Oh. Alright then."

Another Temmie Jumped up next to The one with the yellow shirt. However, this one's voice wasn't quite as high pitched as the others, and it's hair was cut in a more boyish style. Also he had stubble.

"Thank you brother Bob! See you later!"

Temmie hugged her brother tightly, while the others stared dumbfounded at the rather exasperated Temmie who looked like they worked a horrible 8-7.

"Yeah, uh, see ya sis. I'm gonna need to up my coffee intake..." He muttered that last part.

The Now expanded band of travelers were standing outside Temmie village, The Temmie going with them getting a send off from her friends.

"Boi Temmie! BriNg SovInieRs!"

"TakE ManY PiCtuRes!"

"Don't die!" Bob called out over the crowd.

"Is he always so pessimistic?" Sid Asked their new companion.

"Yep!" Temmie responded jovially.

"Bye Friends! Temmie will miss you!"

Seito looked at his wristwatch. "Well, we should get going. We don't want to waste much time."

With Temmie's help, the group was out of the dark cave fairly quickly. Temmie had taken to riding on Zenko's head given that her legs were too short for her to get very far on her own.

After walking for a fair distance, They came upon a bridge.

"Careful. The Bridge looks slick with water. Be careful not to fall." Seito warned everybody.

About halfway across, Sid noticed something on the other side of the bridge.

"Uh, guys, Don't look now but... wh-whoa!"

Halfway through his sentence he started stumbling, the bridge being too slippery for him to keep a steady foothold without arms to balance him.

"H-help!"

Just as he slipped off, he felt two hands grab onto him.

Badd and Undyne were kneeling off the bridge, Pulling Sid back to safety.

As soon as he was safe, his two saviors stood up and glared at each other. Sid and Zenko started to get nervous that a fight would break out then and there, before Undyne spoke up.

"Go home kid, it's not safe here. As for you, we'll finish this up ahead."

After uttering those foreboding words, Undyne stepped back, walking away.

"H-hey guys. That was actually pretty scary. I think I'm gonna head home. My folks are probably worried about me anyway. It was fun getting to know you though! Good luck with Undyne! She's awesome, so I'm sue you'll be able to work something out with her."

Badd smiled. "It's probably for the best. Things might get kind of intense. It was nice having you though kid."

Sid smiled, before he turned and walked back toward Snowdin.

"Temmie didn't know Undyne was so scary!"

Zenko pat Temmie to reassure her. "She can be, but I'm sure things will work out. Seito can probably talk it out with her. I would say my bro too, but he's not very good with words."

"Zenko! Stop making me sound like an idiot!"

As the group approached a Mountain with a tunnel through it, they noticed Undyne standing at the top. She had removed her helmet, and her long red ponytail was flowing in the wind She was a fish monster, her head covered in blue scales and two fins were protruding from the sides of it She wore an eyepatch over one eye, which Badd had to admit was kind of badass.

"...What the hell is your deal?"

"...What?"

"You know damn well what I'm talking about! What was your reason for saving that kid, huh?"

"He's our friend. We couldn't just let him fall."

"Bullshit. I bet you just saved him in an attempt to lower my guard. Well, I've got news for you, it's not gonna work on me! And you, pretty boy."

"Why does everyone down here call me that?!"

"You reattached your fucking arm! I didn't even think humans could do that!"

"Well, most can't. I'm a special case."

"Not the point. Alphys made me think humans were cool, with their giant robots and awesome swordsmen. But you just kept running away instead of fighting honorably! And you even brainwashed Papyrus! How could you! Well, I'm stopping you right here, right now! No more running away, no more mind games. This ends here!"

Undyne suddenly jumped off the peak of the mountain and landed feet first in front of the tunnel, blocking their path.

Badd sighed. "I don't think this will end without conflict."

Chara groaned, before uttering: "Undyne attacks!"

I'd like to thank King-Dorado For the suggestion to have one of the Temmies come along with the group. It was actually the first review I ever got! So, double thanks to them!