"We've come far

Here we are

To reach what we idealize

It has been tough

But we won't give up

For a new day is on the rise."

(From Undertale the Musical- Hopes and Dreams. By Alex Beckham and Radix Music via Man on the Internet)

". . .but I WOULD save them."

Chapter 2: Fetch Quests

". . .And so, with help from their new friends, the search began. . ."


Naru and Tokk paddled their boat, a substantial upgrade to the raft Naru and Gumo traveled to Niwen on, through the crystal clear waters of Luma Pools.

"You know, when I first heard that Kwolok had passed on, I was certain all hope was lost," the bird said as he paddled, "I mean, with him not here to protect the Moki and the waters of Niwen, what hope did we have?"

"We had Ori," Naru said with a smile, "He always was the most remarkable child. Giving his all to help and save as many as he could."

"Indeed, marm!" Tokk said with a click of his beak, "With him collecting those wisps and restoring the Light. Clearly it was the Decay itself that had no hope! Ah, here we are!"


". . .My mother and Tokk traveled to the spot where the Strength of the Forest had landed. . ."


The pair paddled to a section of Luma Pools where the water was the clearest and sparkliest than. As they came to a stop, Tokk turned to the large cauldron they had loaded into the boat. He then grabbed one of the ropes tied around the cauldron's rim and said, "Alright then, let's just drop this in and get some of this. . .err. . . magical special water. Whatever the Spirit Tree says, I suppose."

"I wouldn't do that, Mr. Bird!" said a soft, sing-song voice.

Tokk and Naru turned to see Fisher-Moki standing above them on a rocky outcrop.

Tokk clacked his beak in annoyance and said, "So it isn't enough you take my fishing spots? You gotta annoy me when I'm doing something important here?"

Fisher-Moki chuckled and said, "How very silly! Water is really heavy. You drop cauldron in water, you never get it out again!"

Naru's eyes widened in realization that Fisher-Moki was correct, and she turned to see Tokk standing with a straight face. Naru turned back to the Moki and asked, "We really need to bring this water back with us. How can we do it?"

Fisher-Moki chuckled again and said, "Don't worry. I am a smart Moki. A clever Moki. Have to be in order to be a good fisher. We will use big flower petals to make scoops to bail water into cauldron. I will help you!"


". . .My father and Tuley traveled through Baur's Reach. . ."


Gumo and Tuley stood before the massive bear. The great Baur certainly was imposing with his immense size and glowing eyes. However, something in his face conveyed that the pair had nothing to dread.

"The changing of the seasons have done my domain much good, little gopher," Baur said to Tuley, "You are always free to return to your old home any time you desire."

Tuley bowed respectfully to the bear and said, "Thank you a great deal, O' Great Baur. I must admit that I have done much planting in Wellspring Glades and made a number of new friends. I am sure in time, once I have collected some more new seeds, I shall return to my old home and revitalize my old garden."

"Mm-hmmm," Baur said with a nod, then he looked to Gumo and said, "I did indeed dream that the last of the Gumons would stand before me, and that you would take a path opposite of Shriek, the stone-wing. You indeed did what Shriek never could: accept the Spirit's mercy and allow warmth back into your heart."

Gumo bowed his head humbly and said, "We-well, I guess, I suppose. . . Ori was just so inspiring. . ."

"That is true. He awoke the forest's Memory, and me with it," Baur said, then he breathed heavily through his nose, nearly knocking the pair over as he continued, "But listen to me, for I have dreamt more dark dreams regarding what the Spirit Tree wishes to accomplish. I have dreamt of The Howler, the one who feared fire and light, and how his arrogant pride led him to seek out Shriek in Silent Woods. His pride led to his ultimate fall to the Decay, and while his body of stone still stands, I could not sense his mind in my dreams. Similarly will the minds of the petrified Moki fade over time. If you still wish to save them, you must not tarry. You must make haste."

Gumo and Tuley exchanged nervous glances, and then they both quickly up and over Baur's back. However, before they could jump up, Baur stood up, causing them to fall down on his massive back.

"I have seen what you seek in my dreams. I have also seen how you will get there. Hang on!" Baur declared, and he quickly took off up the mountain.

For such a massive creature, Baur moved surprisingly fast. Gumo clung to Baur's fur with all four limbs, and he looked across to see Tuley similarly holding on. Tuley's teeth were chattering as he hung on for dear life.

Wanting to reassure his friend, Gumo remarked, "I don't think we fell off in his dreams."

This didn't seem to help much.

Nevertheless, soon they arrived at the mountain top, where the Spring Blossom tree still grew. Gumo jumped off of Baur's back and climbed up the tree to begin collecting its petals. Tuley dismounted as well, and he stood beneath the tree with an open backpack. Gumo put handfuls of petals into the backpack until the pair was certain that they had enough.

After closing the backpack securely, Tuley turned back to Baur and said to himself, "Well, it seems seeing a Spirit wasn't going to be the biggest novelty I've ever experienced. Riding atop the Great Baur up a mountain. . .and back down again, hoo boy. . ."


". . .My sister and Mokk descended into Mouldwood Depths. . ."


"Your Spirit brother most certainly was impressed with my bravery!"

"Uh-huh..."

"He most certainly acknowledged me as his equal!"

"Uh-huh..."

"We fought The Howler side by side, with me striking the decisive blow of course! The blow that earned me the very Howl Fang I now wear around my neck!"

"That's not how Motay described it," Ku said dyly, a deadpanned expression on her flat face.

Mokk stopped midstep, then he stomped his foot and pouted. "Oh, what does that lizard know!? He isn't brave like me! He's always hiding! I am not! I am Mokk the Brave! That is why I volunteered to accompany you down into these Mouldwood Depths, were darkness abounds! But I will protect you! Mook the Brave does not fear darkness! He laughs at darkness! Ha-ha!"

Ku rolled her big eyes and said, "I am a Dark Owl. I like darkness."

"But what of the scary spiders?! Not scary for me, of course!" Mokk said with a cock grin, "But should they give you any trouble, I will protect you!"

Ku looked Mokk in the eye and said, "Ori freed the spiders from the Decay's corruption a long time ago. The Spiderlings are all friendly and harmless, there's no danger here anymore. It's not even as dark as it once was." Suddenly, a knowing look appeared in Ku's eye as she remarked, "You already knew all this, didn't you? Just another way Mokk the Brave can keep looking brave, isn't it."

Mokk folded his arms and turned away from Ku. Closing his eyes, he said, "Well, these Spiderling might not want to give up such a rare mushroom so easily. In that case, you will need me, Mokk the Brave, to persuade these spiders to hand it over. Which I can, and I will if need be!"

"Is that so?" a new voice said.

Mokk opened his eyes and was met with eight eyes staring back at him.

"EEK!" Mokk shouted, and he quickly scampered behind Ku to hide from the giant spider that had somehow sneaked up on him.

Mora looked down from the massive web she had been silently crawling across and considered the young Dark Owl and the Moki before her. She nodded once and then said, "What brings you down here? What could you possibly be seeking?"

Ku stepped forward and said, "A certain mushroom. One that only glows in the light of Energy Crystals."

Mora nodded again and said, "Yes. I know of it. However, the arrogant words of your companion might make me less inclined to let you have it."

In a single instant, something inside Mokk fell down flat, shattered, rebuilt itself, and shot back up. With the images of the home they left behind flashing in his mind's eye, strewn with the petrified forms of Moki of all ages, Mokk boldly dashed from behind Ku and stood up tall. Looking Mora right in two of her eyes, Mokk declared, "Forgive me from my words, Lady Mora. But we do need those mushrooms! If you desire satisfaction due to my poor choice of words. . .then you may have it. You may spar with Mokk the Brave, for Mokk the Brave will do whatever it takes to get the mushrooms! Even at the cost of his own life!"

Alarmed, Ku spoke out, "Mokk, wait! Let me-."

"As I told your brother, I am brave but also generous," Mokk declared, then he gulped rather loudly as he stared up at Mora and said, "So. . . I shall put myself at risk for the greater good."

Mora let out a soft chuckle, surprisingly warm for a giant spider, and said, "You did not let me finish. Your words might have made me less inclined to let you have the mushrooms, had you not mentioned that the Spirit was the owl's brother. Is it true?"

Ku nodded and said, "Yes it is, Lady Mora. Ori is my brother."

"You speak the truth. This is good. Although I already knew as much," Mora explained, "For one of my children has roamed to Wellspring Glades, and has visited me to relate to me the full story of the Spirit named Ori, and how he restored the Light to where it can shine brightest. Niwen was saved from great suffering, just as he had saved me and my children from the Decay's corruptive fungus. For that, I am in his depth, so giving you what you came here for is the least I could do. As we speak, my children are fetching the mushrooms you require. Take them, and go in peace with my blessings."

Mokk blinked his eyes, then let out a broken chuckle and said, "Ha-ha-ha, of course. Yes, thank you kindly, Lady Mora. It is for the best that it did not come to us having to sparr. For surely I-."

Ku cleared her throat so loudly that one might think she was about to hack up a pellet.

"-am going to stop talking now," Mokk the Brave finished meekly.


". . .and Grom and Twillen entered the one place I never did tread. . .

. . . .

. . . . The Gorlek Mines."


Author's Note: Just a little info. The Gorlek Mines was actually an area cut from the game because "it wasn't as fun to play." This blows my mind because it appears to be a Minecart Madness type level, and those are always awesome to play! A minecart level with anti gravity features? How could that not be fun?! Plus, the area had an interesting character and a great side quest storyline and an extra boss battle that all sounds really awesome! Hopefully they'll make a Definitive Edition of Will of the Wisps that adds that back in. Until then, I guess I'll just use its elements here, plus another bit of cut content that Twillen was supposed to have. This next chapter is gonna be so much fun!