Chapter 4: lesson

I sat in front of the fireplace, a book in my lap. Aiden Made his way over to me and carefully sat down, but fell anyway cause he couldn't bend his knees.
At least he could walk and was okay.

"Whatcha readin?" he chirped, putting a hand on my shoulder, leaning towards me so he could read.

I tense, whipping around to glare at him.

"Ooookaaay then…." he said, pulling his hand away and moving a few inches away.

I look back down at the book, examining the page i was on.

"Well, you were talking about your 'power' so i decided to see if Toriel had any books that might be able to prove you're telling the truth. I found this old thing. It talks about human mages and stuff. It's actually quite interesting." i replied, turning to a page with several small hearts, different colors and outlined in either black or white. I put my hand on the page.

These seemed familiar….but i don't remember reading or hearing anything about this stuff….

"Whoa, cool!" Aiden smiled, reaching to touch the page. I lifted my hand and swatted his away with a growl.

"What do you think they mean?" he asked, eyeing me with wariness in his eyes.

I shrugged, honestly having to freaking clue what they could mean.

"We could ask Flowey?" Aiden suggested with a shrug.

I pursed my lips and looked back down at the book.

Something was off about Flowey. I didn't like it. The look in is eyes when he held by pocket knife when he took it from me. It was….longing? Anger? Something along those lines.

I nodded slowly, agreeing hesitantly. I stood up, leaving the book on the table and held out a hand to help Aiden up.

He reached for it hesitantly, as if i would attack him the moment he touched me.

"I don't bite." i said with a small smile. He stared at my teeth, gripping my hand. As i pulled him to his feet, my smile vanished.

I helped him balance.

"Your braces okay?" i ask, pointing to his leg braces.

"Yeah…" he mumbled.

I turned into the kitchen, hearing Aiden shuffle after me.

"Toriel?" i call.

"Yes my chi- i mean….Gem?" she said, glancing at me from where she was cutting up snails.

Ew. i mean, i've heard some people eat snails but still.

I narrowed my eyes at her, opening my mouth to say something clever or witty about the fact she nearly called me her child.

Aiden flicked my shoulder, giving me a glare that i could interpret as a, 'No'. i crossed my arms and rolled my eyes.

I should let him do the talking.

"Miss Toriel, do you know where Flowey is?" he asked with a smile.

"Yes, he's in the bathroom, he likes the water from that sink the best." she replied with a smile.

I rolled my eyes. Water was water. Wasn't it?

" would either of you like a slice of butterscotch cinnamon pie?" she asked sweetly.

"Will you quit talking to us like we're children? Were teenager. Were not your kids either. And we will never be!" i hissed at her. Her eyes saddened, her ears drooped even more.

"I...i…" she stammered. I left her speechless.

Good.

I turn and storm out of the room. I hear Aiden say something to her before quickly following me.

As we made out way down the hall, Aiden grabbed my arm. I pulled it from his grip, only for him to grab my other arm.

"What the hell was that?" he snarled, anger blazed in his eyes.

"She should have known better than to talk like that." i snapped back. I see Aidens hand clenched into a fist.

"Lets just go get Flowey." i say turning and walking.

"You will apologize for saying that to her." he threatened.

"What? Are you gonna make me?" i asked without turning back to him.

I opened the door to the bathroom. Flowey was sitting in a pot, putting water in the soil.

"Hey Flowey." i say, with a forced smile. He turned to look at us as we entered. He frowned.

"What do you to want." he snapped.

Aiden had grabbed the book.

"Can you teach us?" he asked like an eager kindergartener. I rolled my eyes.

Flowey narrowed his eyes.

"Fine. Shut the door." he commanded. We quickly obeyed.

Suddenly the word flickered to black and white.

"It'll be easier to explain this way."

Instinctively my hand went to my pocket searching for the knife. My eyes were wide, and i had a slight feeling of Deja vu.

The world flickered as i clung to my mother's leg.

"Gem?" i heard Aiden say.

"If you let her live, then she will live a life of torment. They'll never accept her." a bitter voice sounded.

"She's. Your. DAUGHTER. Why would you even consider killing her?" my mother's voice sounded. A flash of glowing dark blue flashed towards a figure.

"Gem put the knife. Away. "

"Because it would be a mercy. Would you want her to live a life where humanity will never accept her?"

I shook my head, pushing away the memories.

Aiden was staring at me.

"What?" i snarled, baring my teeth defensively he just shrugged and turned back to flowey.

"These are your souls, the very culmination of your being." Flowey said with a flick of his leaf.

Suddenly a dark green heart came out of my chest.

I looked over to Aden my eyes wide.

A bright yellow soul, glowing in white light came out of his chest.

"Whoa…." i breathed looking back down at mine.

It wasn't glowing like Aidens. Instead it had a dark fog around the edges. It looked as if it was coated in a layer of iridescent green glass. It looked….Sad.

"Every color stands for a different trait. There are Patience, Perseverance, Integrity, bravery, Justice, Kindness and Determination. These are the BASE TRAITS, every other trait is a mixture of these. There are light and dark versions of these. Usually they have an aura around them."

I look down at mine. This is NOT a light trait. I glance over at Aidens with a twinge of jealousy.

"Usually people with darker traits end up a criminal or an outlaw."

I clenched my fist. Was i destined to become a criminal?

"AIden, you have Justice, one of the main traits, and it also has a light aura."

I felt bitter. Why did he have a light trait? He was a bully for more than seven years of his life. I glared at him, my fingers digging into my arms. I flicked my head to the left, sending a wall of ebony surls to cover my face.

"And you Gem…." he paused for a moment.

Here he goes. I have a dark aura. No one will ever accept me….

"Are...unique. Your soul, i've only ever seen one like it, a long time ago. You're should i Loyalty. You have a dark aura, but, but….a light and pure soul. Strange…." he informed my, staring at my soul, with what looked like….maybe….Disappointment but...with a bit of jealousy?

"Flowey, what about monsters…." Aiden asked curiously. Flowey flinched.

"Well….. Monsters have upside-down sould that are pure white. Though skeletons and ghosts can have small traces of human traits since they are descended from humans" he answered.

"So what about you?" AIden asked, puzzled.

"well...i-i...Oh! I think Toriel is calling for my help. Why don't you two go ready a book or something!" He said cheerfully.

The color of the bathroom came back before he called for Toriel.

"Yes Flowey?" She asked.

"Can you take me to the kitchen?" he asked. She nodded and grabbed him by the pot. As he carried her out he glanced at me. Something flashed in his eyes.

Excitement?

I don't know...and i don't think i wanna find out.

I let out a yawn, showing my sharp teeth. Flowey made a sound like...a chuckle? I narrow my eyes at them as they walk away.

"We should probably get some sleep." Aiden suggested, making his way to the door. I nod, not entirely paying attention.

Toriel had pajamas that were to short on me. She said they belonged to someone who was a bit shorter than i was. She said i reminded her or her. With my strange eyes.

I stare at myself in the mirror as i brushed my teeth. The hem of the shirt i was wearing just barely brush where my belly button was and my sweatpants ended just past my knees. The shirt was striped yellow and green, which clashed with my eyes. I made my way to my bed.

I flopped down on top of it. I haven't slept since i woke up yesterday. I was beat. I closed my eyes. A minute later Aiden came into the room.

"Gem? Are you awake." he asked. I didn't respond. I heard him sigh before getting into the other bed.

I roll my eyes before falling asleep.

This one is one of my longer ones…..but i like it all the same. I have a plan for Flowey. Anyone have any guesses or theories?

Marching season is over! Which means i will have more time to type! And Write!

I am accepting two monster OC's for later in the story! *cough cough* next chapter *cough cough*

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