Okay, so a new chapter, yay! I do have to warn you though, there will be some... I guess sensitive or, mature content in this chapter. And by that I mean Frisk basically needs to do some... things, to take a certain numbness away. I'm pretty sure most people will know what I mean by "things" and numbness, so yeah. If you wanna know why you'll have to read to find out. It's just a little bit of that stuff though cause I'm not good at giving good detail on that stuff.

Chapter 14:She-devils and New "Coping" Mechanisms

I looked to the right and saw a very angry secretary woman thing. Her face was screwed up into a scowl, she was red as my soul, and I thought I could see steam coming from her ears like in those cartoons that I rarely saw.

She stomped toward us and started shouting at the guards, "You stupid useless boys were supposed to get rid of her, not have a tea party!" The blonde one tried speaking but she wouldn't let him, "You had one job, one! Because you disobeyed my direct orders, you're fired! And don't make up the excuse of needing the money for your family, I think I know when I'm being lied to. So pack your things, and get out of my face, both of you."

I looked to the guys. They hung their heads, and said, "Yes, Ma'am," before slowly walking away.

The she-devil directed her gaze on me, "And you! I don't know what type of tale you spun for those idiots, but it won't work on me! And since you will not leave the premises," She took her hand and put a grip on my arm that was harder than the guards' grips, I'd probably have a bruise. She then started to yank me down the hallway towards her desk, "I can do nothing else than call the cops on you, maybe you'll learn to listen."

I could feel my eyes widen, "But it's all a misunderstanding! I was only here to-" I was interrupted with a slap so hard, that I reeled back and would've fallen if it had not been for the woman's grip on my arm.

She was about to tell me off again when a man's strong voice ring out, "Ms. Carson, I remember telling you to keep trouble makers or bodies who would interrupt my work away, not young ladies who probably have a good reason for being here at this time of night." The woman froze and there was silence, "Would you care to explain why you have harmed this young lady and could not resolve matters peacefully?"

She-devil was thinking, "I-I was just trying t-to explain why she could not visit with you because you w-were working but... she refused and started to get violent, so I was just-"

"It was my fault sir." I could see the surprise on both of their faces, "I should have come tomorrow when I knew for sure that you'd be somewhat available. When she told me that I should leave and come back at a different time, I would not listen and refused to go. The only thing that was wrong with what this woman said is that I got violent. I could never hurt or intentionally be rude to anyone, well, at least that's what my family says. I see where she got the violent part from though, I did struggle a bit when the guards came, but I never meant to-"

Now the mayor interrupted me,"Would you care to explain more in my office? You must be tired and wanting to get this over with."

I glanced at the she-devil secretary, I guess she looked guilty, but I'd know if she apologized. "Well, I guess I could but I need to be back to my family before they realize I'm gone. And sir, I don't want your secretary getting in trouble because of me." I didn't want the she-devil getting in trouble, even if she was rude. I am going to keep the nickname though.

"Don't worry, she can keep her job, if she rehires those guards." The man shot a look at the secretary and she looked to the floor. He took my hand, "This way my dear, let's get this discussion over with."

So far we talked about everything that I was concerned about like the citizens reactions to monsters, shelter, the monster's rights (Which would be later discussed), and things like that. Now I was getting ready to leave and head back to the camp. I was pretty proud of myself for doing this on my own at the moment, especially since I got all the concerning topics out of the way. "Well Mr. Mayor, it was a pleasure meeting you, but I should get going. Shall we discuss more on the topic when we're settled in?"

I had gotten up from the soft velvety chair, and was starting to open the door. "It was a pleasure to meet you too Ms. Saunders, I look forward to speaking with you in the future. Oh, and I'll make sure your parents are informed of your whereabouts, they've been terribly upset since you left."

I froze, "My... parents?" I turned around to face the mayor, I did not have a good feeling about this.

He was writing while speaking, "Yes, they've been worried sick about you and your younger sister, even going onto television to alert people about your disappearances. I'll call them up in a moment, they'll be quite proud of you for- What is the matter?" He had looked up from his papers to look at me.

Yay, I get to lie to the mayor, joyous day. I was actually getting pretty good at this, maybe too good. "I'm sorry sir, but could you... not call them? I mean, it's just... when we fell into the underground my sister... she... didn't survive the fall. I just think we should wait a bit before I give them the news, and I still need some time to mourn... just... wait a few months, I'll contact them myself." This should work, I hadn't told him anything about Mel.

"Oh dear, I'm terribly sorry for your loss. Is there, anything I could do?" The mayor had gotten up and come over to me, attempting to comfort me.

His touch was pretty comforting, but I didn't need it. Oh boy, all these lies are gonna come crashing down on me in the future. "Just... give me a few more months to mourn, I'll contact my parents myself afterwards. Thank you though, you're too kind." I even let a few tears flow to sell the act.

"Let me escort you out, I wouldn't mind at all." Gee, now I really feel bad for doing this. This kind of person isn't even me, I would never lie! But... I am my mother's daughter, maybe I'll be just like her...

I cleared my throat and shook that last thought out of my head, "No, I'll be fine. Besides, you have very important things to attend to."

"If you insist. Just let me know if there's anything you need from me, I'll help."

"It's fine, you've already done enough for me already. I should get going before my friends panic, goodbye." I saw the mayor give a little wave before I closed the door behind me.

I felt numb as I walked down the hall to the stairs, my parents were... looking for me... definitely not good. I felt like everything was crashing down on my head, I felt like I was suffocating, I needed to get out of this building. I ran down the stairs, tripping and almost falling more than twice. When I skipped the last two steps I ran out of the main lobby, through the doors, and into the chilly November air. I gulped down as much air as I could, leaning against a nearby tree for support. Leaning against the tree became me sitting on the ground, back against the tree in mere seconds.

I still felt numb, I couldn't feel anything. I glanced around for something sharp, anything that I could use to take the numbness away. My eyes eventually settled on a soup can by a trash can a few feet away. I picked up the can and made sure the lid was clean, it was, so I would be able to use it. My hands were shaking slightly, but other than that I was completely calm as I lifted my shirt sleeve and took the soup cans lid and made a perfect line across my left forearm. There was some blood, but I continued, I would know when to stop, I have done this before.

I made six before I started to feel dizzy, I would need to build my tolerance, time to stop. I still needed to get back to the others, so I could continue this when I start feeling numb again. It felt good to feel something other than the numbness that was bound to stay, and I know that most people would be against this... well, I guess it's a coping thing for me. But no one would have to know, right? Right. I went up to the trash can again looking for some napkins or something, I found some and used them to clean my forearm up and I also made sure no blood was on my clothing before I left.

Chara was scolding me in a hushed voice so she wouldn't wake the others, "Frisk whatever your middle name is Saunders! You know better than to wander off into an unknown city at night, alone, without me or someone else! I mean, what if you'd gotten kidnapped or hurt or... y'know... what it something happened to you and we never even knew about it?! I specifically told you that you couldn't go into the city you had me worried sick, and what about mom and everyone else?! We all could've gone as a group to the mayor, and settled things. I don't even know why I bother telling you not to go into the city. Just, what. Were. ?"

I just smiled, "Done?" She nodded, "Okay then. I'm sorry that I didn't listen, but I needed to do that on my own. If I had brought the whole group with then the humans would've freaked out and called the military or whatever, and you know that. Besides, everything's already settled and the mayor has everything set up for where we'll live and has materials on stand by in case we want to make our own little town near Ebott city." I started to pat her head, "So don't worry your pretty little head about big kid things." I was still smiling, even though I felt numb.

Chara tried not to smile, but smiling's contagious when I smile. "Yeah, yeah, just get to bed ya dork, we have a big day tomorrow."

I was tired, "Yeah, I know. So why didn't you follow me to the city? You were kinda able to do that since everyone's asleep." Except Sans, he was listening in. What? He's my best friend, I know things about him.

Chara looked toward Mel, "Well, I was a little preoccupied. She had a nightmare ya know, about... what happened with your parents. But there was also some death to a certain person involved, so I had to lay with her until she fell asleep. It took forever." All of Chara's features were soft and welcoming instead of her usual tough exterior.

I was still smiling, but this one was a genuine smile. "You're getting soft, I like it."

Chara was quiet for a moment, "Yeah, I guess I am. Just, go to bed already. It's late ya know."

"Yeah yeah. Night Chara, love you." Numbness was gone. For now. But Chara didn't notice anything off about me and went to lay by Mel and Asriel while I went to lay by Sans and Papyrus.

I lay on back with my head resting on my arms, staring up into the starry night sky. "So, watcha thinking about?"

Sans scooted a little closer, "nothin much, just admiring the real stars. what about you? you look like you need to talk."

I knew things about him, so he knew things about me. I gave myself a hug, thinking about earlier's events, "It's just... when I was leaving the Mayor's office he said he would... notify my parents about my whereabouts. But they're supposed to be dead, the hospital even confirmed that they were dead, so it just... doesn't make sense." I was actually shaken about earlier's events, but there was the lie of my parents being dead, so...

"maybe he just got you mixed up with some other girl. wanna lay on my arm?" Sans knew exactly how to comfort me, but I was unsure if he could comfort me this time.

I took his offer and lay my head on his arm, "I don't think he got me mixed up with some other girl though. I mean, how many girls lose their parents on their birthdays, run away with their little sisters, live on the streets for a while, and then run to Mt. Ebott? None, besides me. So either my parents are actually alive, or some random people are posing as my parents. It could be something else, but those are the most realistic answers." I turned onto my side so I would be face to face with Sans, he was evaluating the situation.

He pulled me a little closer, "just sleep for now, we'll figure it out."

Extra liary lies, yay. "Can you promise me that?"

A small sigh, "you know i'll always be there for you. so yeah, I can promise you. good night, frisk."

I felt really really really really really really really really really really bad right now, "Good night, Sans." Seriously, I am the crappiest person I have ever met.

"Come on, just drink the mixture!" I sunk my teeth into the mans flesh and didn't let go, this was going to really hurt. Glass shattered, "Damn it, you bitch!" The man grabbed a device and cranked the notch to five, a collar around my neck started to electrocute me and I watched as a little girl stared in horror, trying to find words. After a few more seconds of me in agony, she spoke, "Stop it! Stop! Please, don't hurt mommy! Mommy!" The little girl had tears streaming down her face as she tried to get the device, and I watched as the man turned his attention to her. He would not hurt my daughter. I got up and tackled the man to the ground, even as other people put their hands on me trying to get me off. Everything was in chaos until he spoke, and by he, I mean-

I sat right up, trying to process what that... nightmare? Was all about. The only thing that I ever had nightmares about were actual events that happened, and dreams were things that I desperately wished for. That was not a dream since I would never wish for that to happen, and it couldn't be a memory since that has never happened to me and since I don't have a daughter. So... what was it?

Yeah, I know it's short. I'm really trying to get stuff out to you guys even if I'm swamped with school work, my daily routines for living, and low on determination. But yeah, what was that "nightmare" that Frisk had? Why'd she have a daughter in the "nightmare"? Is Frisk really going to get depressed after everything she's been through? What will happen when her loved ones find out everything about her past? Find out in the chapters to come! Cause I'm fascinated in what comes next cause I have no idea what comes next, and I'm the author! Welp, gotta go do things instead of actually getting some sleep right now, see ya.