J-Farraday (MissJulyFarraday on Deviantart) asked for this one. Here you go, Amiga! Enjoy! :)

Undertale belongs to Toby Fox. I own nothing. Also, please be gentle in the reviews. This is my first time writing with Fuku Fire.

Even Fire Needs A Home

Chapter 1: Lost In Hotland

Frisk looked around as she tried to find the way to Alphys' lab. "Of all the days to be lost," she said to herself. Then again, she had been trying to not run into Undyne, who was still hunting her. "I hope Uncle Papyrus doesn't get in trouble for leading her away from me."

She continued along the way, meeting some of the smaller monsters of the Underground and saying hello to them pleasantly, finding that they responded positively to her greeting and didn't activate a FIGHT sequence, which she was relieved about.

She had just turned a corner when she heard crying. Curious, she followed the sound until she noticed a fire monster just a few yards from her. She could tell it was a fire monster because it looked just like Grillby, except its fire was green and the monster wore a black dress, indicating a female. Frisk noticed that the sound of the sobs was coming from the monster and she cautiously approached. "Hey," she said softly. "Are you okay?"

The monster reacted sharply, jumping up and glaring at her, forming fireballs in her hands. Frisk jumped back and held her hands up placatingly to show that she didn't have any weapons and she didn't want to fight. "Wait," the fire elemental said, lowering her arms. "You're not one the bullies."

The young human noticed the monster girl relaxing. "No, I'm not," she said. "I don't like bullies. They bother me a lot too."

The monster huffed softly. "I don't like bullies either," she said, sitting back down and wiping her face as her tears stopped. "Who are you?"

"I'm Frisk," the human girl said, smiling as she held out a hand. "What's your name?"

The fire girl looked surprised. "You...You really want to know my name?" She asked in surprise.

"Yeah," Frisk said, cocking her head to the side puzzledly. "Isn't that how you make friends?"

The monster smiled at her. "You're different," she said. "But cool too." She stood up, shaking Frisk's hand. "I'm Fuku. Fuku Fire."

"Fuku," the human girl repeated. "Are you related to Grillby?"

Fuku shook her head. "No," she said, her voice taking a somewhat sad note. "I'm an orphan. Been on my own for a few months now."

Frisk knew what it was like to be an orphan. "I was an orphan too," she said. "But then Mom adopted me. And I gained an awesome Dunkle and uncle."

The fire girl looked at her. "What's a dunkle?" She asked.

"A person who's both like a dad and an uncle," the human girl explained. "Sans is my dunkle and his brother Papyrus is my uncle."

"Oh, the skeleton brothers," Fuku said in recognition. "I've seen them around. They're both pretty cool."

"Yeah," Frisk said before getting an idea. "Do you know the way around Hotland? I'm trying to find Alphys' lab."

"Oh, I know where that is," her new friend said. "Alphys sometimes lets me stay with her when the weather isn't good." She held out a hand. "I was actually wanting to go see her today. Come on, I'll take you there."

The human girl took her new friend's hand and they began walking. "Hey, Frisk, how old are you?" Fuku asked.

"Ten," the child answered. "You?"

"Thirteen," the fire girl answered with a smile. "Hey, want to see a cool trick?"

Frisk nodded and Fuku picked her up. "Hold on tight," she said before stepping onto the lava. The human child gasped, but her friend smiled reassuringly. "It's okay. Lava doesn't hurt me since I'm a fire monster. Which means I can do this."

She took off running with the child holding onto her and she jumped and landed lightly, skating on the lava as if it was an ice rink. "Whee!" Fuku cheered happily.

Frisk found that it was fun too and giggled, holding on to her friend so that she didn't fall or get burned, but noted how Fuku was holding her so that she wouldn't get hurt, like how a big sister would protect a little sister.

Sans was in Hotland looking for Frisk. "At least Undyne's in Snowdin, so that gives Frisk some breathing room," he said to himself as he then heard happy laughter and looked to his right where a river of lava was, his eyes widening as he saw Frisk in the arms of a green fire elemental who was skating on the lava as if it was ice. Frisk noticed him and waved.

"Hi, Dunkle!" She said excitedly.

Fuku grinned and skated over to the edge where the ground met the lava and did a small jump, landing on solid ground before setting the child down, who ran to the skeleton. Sans scooped her up in a hug and smiled.

"You had me worried there for a bit, baby bones," he said.

Frisk grinned. "Fuku had a good hold on me," she said, pointing to her new friend. "She was showing me the way to Alphys' lab when she showed me that she could skate on the lava."

"A perk of being a fire monster," Fuku said with a grin. "And you're Sans, right? Frisk said you were her dunkle."

The skeleton grinned. "That's me," he said before looking curious. "I didn't know there were other fire elementals besides Grillby."

The fire girl looked a bit sad at that. "Well, there's just a few of us," she admitted. "My folks died long ago."

Sans felt sympathy for her. "I'm sorry," he said.

Frisk looked at Fuku and squirmed lightly, to which Sans put her down and the child hugged the fire girl, who hugged her back in appreciation before perking up. "Oh! We better get to Alphys' lab before she closes up for the night," she said.

Sans held out a hand. "I can get us there with a shortcut," he said.

Fuku looked around curiously. "Where is the shortcut?" She asked.

The skeleton winked at her. "Ever teleported before?" He asked.

She shook her head and he gently took her arm. "Hold tight to Frisk," he said and she did so right before everything went black for a few seconds before they appeared in Alphys' lab.

The yellow dinosaur jumped in surprise at their sudden appearance, but then relaxed at seeing it was some familiar faces. "Oh! T-There you are," she said, stammering a little.

"Hi, Alphys," Fuku said with a smile. "Sorry about the sudden drop in. Is this a bad time?"

"Oh, no. N-Not at all," Alphys said. "I was w-wondering if you were coming t-today, Fuku." She then noticed a bruise on the girl's upper arm. "B-Bullies again?"

The fire girl sighed. "Yeah," she said sadly.

Frisk went over to Sans as Fuku and Alphys talked. "Fuku told me she's been on her own for a few months and that Alphys lets her stay over sometimes," she said, her voice low.

Sans nodded. "She's too young to be on her own," he said, keeping his voice low.

The human girl perked up. "Do you think...Grillby would be willing to adopt her? Like how Mom adopted me?" She asked.

The skeleton fell into thought. "We'd have to ask Grillbz that one," he said. "Though I do know he's got a soft spot for kids."

Frisk looked hopeful at that. "I'll ask him next time we see him," she said before glancing back at Fuku, seeing the girl was still talking to Alphys. "Let's not tell Fuku yet though, not until we know Grillby's answer."

"Okay," Sans said softly, smiling at the thoughtful child as Alphys turned to them.

"I think U-Undyne is still looking for F-Frisk in S-Snowdin," she said. "She can s-stay here until it's safe."

"Thanks, Alphys," the skeleton said gratefully. "I owe you one."

Fuku grinned. "Hey, who's up for pizza?" She asked. "I can cook a mean pepperoni and cheese."

"Yeah!" Frisk said eagerly as the two girls headed for the kitchen with Alphys and Sans following, both smiling.

Frisk felt determination fill her that not only would she find a way to free the monsters, who she could see were good people (and hopefully she could befriend Undyne), she would also set things up so that Grillby would adopt Fuku. She was certain the restaurant owner would want to adopt the green fire girl, but she'd have to wait and see what he said.

Until then, she'd be the best friend that she could be to Fuku.

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