Author's note you know what I hate? You write so much that you can't remember where to place your work or what you titled the fic. It's insane, but I have ADHD, and maybe it wouldn't be the first time I had to rewrite the chapter. If I don't have it? Well, this the chapter will go up with this note if not? I'll make it as a personal blog post on my Tumblr. Oh yeah, guys check out my frans devoted and celebrate side blog frans haven. It was created with the primary purpose to help shippers get noticed and deal with the few antis left. Thankfully all those kids left for bendy and the ink machine. So stress I've rewritten this twice! But I won't give up. Though to be fair, in my head I'm listening to a song with a message about never giving up.
Thursday morning arrived without fanfare thought I was excited. Napstablook made it clear he was coming over today he said he still had business with Asriel computer. He still need to add music to the set list he has.
The one he had is good enough to start a night, but he needs a closer. I maybe introverted as an entertainer nothing drives a party to dawn like a perfect party beat like something that can make you dance automatically.
"Hello Frisk." even for him he had watery smile he looked genuinely happy he was in in robotic body was carrying something I've seen half a dozen times a karaoke machine and professional recording equipment.
"What's with the stuff blooky?" Honestly, I was curious
He looked sheepish as he set the equipment down.
"I noticed that you had an incredibly beautiful singing voice last time I was here. I was hoping that you would be willing to collaborate, but if you don't want to it's fine! I get it you're a busy woman so forgive me if the suggestion was unwanted you know what I can go home instead sorry for bugging you. "
"No, wait Napstablook! It's fine I'm actually and an aspiring artist! It's okay I'm willing to collaborate, but I didn't know you made your own originals works! Let me hear some. "
He let go of the equipment he was about to pack his smile reached his eyes, and the unsheathed tears were nowhere to be seen. He was happiest I've seen since we talked about his crush last time we spoke.
"Great here's a sample an instrumental track. "
The beat was familiar I could tell you from where but it was unique.
"I like that it's really unique and it's pretty it's a toe tapper sure but it's more of an opener than keeping the party going."
Well, I thought so it's something I want to premiere on my cousin's tv show he has a new artist debut and he had told me if I ever want to do a debut of my own music. Making friends with you, I feel bold like I can finally do exactly what I love especially when I have some willing to help that has spectacular talent that can make the music work.
We just spent most of the day recording original tracks while Napstablook used his DJ system and some prerecorded music tracks while I sang the lyrics he gave me. Though I did mention, I had original songs of my own which I sang an aria acapella so blocky can figure the melody to go with him. Which blooky did without much fanfare, but we were working together beautifully we had about 50 original songs when Toriel came into the living room.
"Oh hello, there dear I see you two kept busy nice to see you Napstablook! "
"Mrs. Dreamurr! I'm sorry I was here so long I should go you already have a guest here, and I would be imposing my presence on you I'll just pack up and be on my way."
Before either of us can dissuade him, he was taking the recording equipment.
"Oh I'm lending my karaoke machine Asriel asked for in exchange for allowing me to use his computer and the internet access. I come back for it five days since I want to debut something at my job and I need the karaoke machine. "
"Okay we'll keep it safe." toriel said a genial smile on her face.
"It's free for anyone to use, Asriel made it clear it for anyone who wants to." He was already out the door before I could even tell him goodbye.
Toriel barely had time to put down her satchel when Napstablook jetted off.
"Well, I see you had a lovely time with the little robot, I have had him over when he was still the little ghost, and he's a welcome guest. I love having him over. He is a good friend to my kids over the years. He's always in a rush. So he can take time and a lot of assurance to be as comfortable as you are at the moment. I'm surprised he didn't leave his body behind like he tends to do when he fades. When he thinks he's crowding a group or if he thinks Still,'s a nuisance something in need of never is he's a delight." She said that to me my face of shock at him running must've made it clear I need an answer.
"He's a sweet ghost, but he assumes others don't like him or don't want him around even though it's the exact opposite," Toriel spoke and the more she spoke, the more exhausted she seemed.
"Toriel are you okay?" I ask her noting her posture and the way she was holding herself.
"Stressed out dear one of my students decided today was the day to test the limits." she made a sigh as she walks into the kitchen and started pulling ingredients out of the fridge including a frozen chicken and assorted vegetables and herbs.
"If he was kindergartener I wouldn't be worried, and I could handle it being out of control in a few minutes, but this is fifth-graders. they are smarter and know how to push buttons, so I spent most of the day trying to round them up trying to get them in line and just trying to get the lesson done too little to no success." she was shaking her head at the memory.
"Wish that wasn't how your day looks like." I was sympathetic, but it was one of the fears I had if acting or trying to be an entertainer didn't pan out I'd have to turn to teaching. Imagining myself in her place was beyond stressful.
"Don't worry dear this is just something that happens sometimes can't help it. They're kids just wish they hadn't taken a toll; it's going to make it harder to make next week's lesson plan tomorrow. I initially planned to do something light. They had been kind so far I feel like I want to punish them a little. I might have to increase my wine budget if that kid doesn't behave or his parents don't agree to get there kid back in line."
"Is being a teacher always so stressful?"
"Not really it's just because the weekend is coming up they're antsy to be home relaxing waiting until Sunday to do their homework."
"Still," I start helping with preparation chopping garlic and chives into a bowl while toriel was gutting the chicken inners I hummed hoping to lighten the mood
"You deserve to moment to have some fun. "
"I suppose I do, but it's not easy to have a girls day, but I'll consider doing it soon, but it's making sure we're all free I'm not the only mom in need of a break." The chicken braized in the sauce I helped create. It happened like a bolt of lightning the karaoke machine!
"Toriel I got an idea if you want to take your mind off things for a bit?"
"Sure." She wasn't actually listening just settings the table placing the silverware I put the cobbler out, and the pitcher of pink lemonade we ate me trying to strike up conversation toriel chatted enough, but her usual upbeat attitude wasn't there her heart wasn't in it. I cleaned the plates and started setting up the karaoke machine seeing the set list of music. Toriel came in I think she remembers I had a surprise or she noticed me messing with the feedback as the noise reverberated in the walls. Since to make it work I needed to hook up the tv which only gave me trouble when I noticed the wire aren't color coded. A lot of trial and error on that end until it worked correctly on the start screen. She walked with an amused smile on her face.
"What's all this?"
"Well, I thought to lighten your mood we can try some karaoke sing along to some music might help you relax you can be as bad or as good you want no one is watching you."
"Hmm sounds like it worth trying dear I'll sing a duet with you if you like."
After that, she started to understand the point, and her smile began to reach her eyes again. She even deep belly laughed at the hilarious voices I would sing in. We went through twenty songs before we called it a night. Though Toriel sang a solo was a show stopper, she can sing well enough. We finally opened up like the barriers were down. I explained the dreams of anyone had an explanation I thought another monster would. We talked for hours about the issues I'd been going through she didn't have an answer but suggestions.
"If it's a monster who down here, who keeps to the shadows there few far between of those I can recall who behave that way. Napstablook being the closet and he has feelings for someone else you say? Whoever the mystery monster be wary not every monster is as kind my family and me." She took her sip of her wine. and bite of a brownie she kept chilled in the fridge she was sharing with me.
I was quietly listening and took her advice knowing she was right it's like with people, not every person can be good. Not every person's intentions are good. I had that as my last thought when I rest my head on the pillow.
Final note Okay any songs from here on out? Are from actual artists, not me trying to come up with lyrics. I'm great with coming up with lyrics but not when they come to me not just on the spot. I can make a story on the spot, but a song has a scheme and has many pieces that need to work melody, flow, tempo and needs to be heard. Established songs can do that. So if I mention something, a link will be provided. If you want I can list off the songs as they are happening the moment I'll tell them though to be fair I need all of you to be patient there will be month update on everything I write I have a lot of homework and stressful coursework. This year is about knuckling down and getting A's in my classes. It's just the way I am and I'm a bit of a perfectionist and failing is not something I could do. But it takes a toll on my creativity.