Chapter 25: Ambassador's Concerns

"We found you, Frisk. And you can't hide any longer."

My head was killing me.

When I opened my eyes, I was in large pristine white room. The seemingly bright room only worsened my headache as I sat up. I glared at a large mirror that covered the wall in front of me, a door being the only thing that prevented the mirror from covering the entirety of the wall. I knew that the mirror was a two-way mirror, with the mirror on my side and the viewing side on the other.

So much for the non-dramatic week.

My voice sounded raspy as I spoke to the mirror, "How long have I been here?"

The door opened, and a woman in a lacy white shirt and black jeans came sauntering in, the door closing behind her. Her voice was orotund as she spoke, "Frisk Saunders, Ambassador of the Monsters. Now age 18, ran away with her younger sister, Melody Saunders, about 6 months ago. Presumed dead, but found to have been in the Underground with the Monsters. Frisk is known to have a connection to the disruptions in the timeline and is known to possess a very unique soul." The woman smiled, "Is this correct?"

I mirrored her smile, "Yes, quite. Now, I have some questions. Would you be willing to answer them?"

She nodded, "Certainly. What are your questions?"

The smile disappeared from my face. "Who are you, and how long have I been here?"

"I'm Natalie, I work for your parents. You've been here for a mere 6 hours and 27 minutes."

My voice was getting better than it had been, "So Natalie, what is this place? Why am I here? And how the hell did my parents shapen up so quickly?"

Natalie wore a patient smile, "You're in a labratory, designed and constructed by your parents. You're here for some... tests, of some sort. And your parents have always been who they are now. They just had a bit of a bump in the road; also known as you." Ouch, 10 points to Gryffindor for bluntness.

"How long are you going to keep me here for? What is the point of this labratory? And what are the 'tests' that you've mentioned?" I was starting to get impatient.

Natalie shook her head, "I'm afraid I can't tell you that. But if you'd kindly follow me, you're questions will be answered."

I narrowed my eyes at her, "Who'll be answering my questions?"

Natalie started walking towards the door, and I got up and followed her in fear of being encaged in the room. We entered a hallway similar to the room, and began walking.

"Your parents will be answering your questions," Natalie said with a smile.

My blood turned to ice and my heart constricted in my chest, "My... parents?"

Natalie still smiled, "Yes, your parents. Frisk," Natalie's voice got soft. "You don't need to be afraid of them. Yes, they made some... serious mistakes in the past, but they won't hurt you, not on purpose, anyways. You guys will just talk for now, and the decision you make after the conversation will affect your life accordingly." Natalie cleared her throat and was back to her usual self, "Now, if you'll kindly enter the room and sit down with your parents."

I faced the door we had arrived to, and took a deep breath before entering the room.

This room was just like the entire facility, startling white walls that seemed to glow, with all white furniture. Sitting at the center of the room at a white table, were my parents. I crossed the room quickly, afraid of what might happen if I didn't arrive fast enough, and sat down.

My father looked drastically different from what I had remembered. I remembered him with unkempt hair, beer stained clothes, a malicious look adorning his face. The man I saw in front of me had slicked back dark chocolate hair, wore a business suit, looked better than ever, and for once, had a caring smile and look to his face. My mother was much like him, except for the caring look. Instead, she wore a frown and had a look of hostility in her eyes.

My father spoke to me first, and it seemed that he would be the only one to speak. "Frisk, you're looking well... You must have a multitude of questions."

My voice shook even when I tried to keep it level, "Yes, I do have a lot of questions. First off: Why did you guys have to put me and my sister through that hell, when you were as- when you had- you know what I'm trying to say!" I snapped.

My father's voice was soft as he remained patient with me. "This is going to be hard to say and hear, but you weren't concieved the way we would have liked. You see, while me and your mother had loved each other very much so, I made a mistake. It... It was a terrible thing for me to do-"

A sharp, angry voice interrupted. "Yes, it was an incredibly abhorrent thing to do, Aaron."

Aaron's face filled with pain and sadness, "Alexandra... please, I've tried to make up for it. You know that if I were sober, I never would have-"

Alexandra interrupted with fury, "You raped me Aaron, there is no way of making up for that! You raped me, and because of you, I had that child sitting right in front of you, against my will! You made me lose everything that I had worked to get because of what you did."

Aaron remained silent as Alexandra turned on me, "I lost everything because of you and your father." Alexandra took a breath to calm herself.

Aaron cut in before Alexandra could go on, "But you don't have to lose everything, Frisk. With your cooperation, we can assure you that you will keep everything that you have fought so very hard to have."

"Are you talking about my family and friends?" I had a sinking feeling in my stomach that I was going to hear about something that I wouldn't like.

Aaron winced a bit when I referred to the monsters as my family, "Yes, the monsters. Well, as you know, there are people who are against the monsters and their coming up on the surface. Right now, with the power that me and Alexandra hold, we can make sure that nothing happens to the people that you care for. That is, with your cooperation, of course."

I raised an eyebrow, "My, cooperation?"

That's when Alexandra cut in, she had calmed herself considerably. "We want to find out as much as we can about your soul and what abilities you now have because of that. If we are correct, you may now be one of the most powerful of the mages, now that your soul has been awakened, that is."

This was a lot to take in, but I showed nothing of being overwhelmed. "And what exactly would I have to do for you?"

Alexandra continued, "With the testing and training, it would take over a year, and that's only if you're here 24/7. But we also want to see how you react to the other mages' powers, and train you to overcome them. Once again, if we are correct about you being the most powerful, you could be extremely useful."

"I'm sorry, but I can't be here 24/7, I have things that I need to take care of." I couldn't just abandon everyone like that, it was wrong.

This seemed to irritate Alexandra, "Look, this is an incredible opportunity here, you can't just pass it up."

I narrowed my eyes at her, "I just don't know if I'm willing to cooperate, when I was forcefully taken from the streets."

Alexandra crossed her arms, "Well we had to do something to get you here! Intiallly, we had sent that girl to collect information on you, but she got too caught up with that wretched skeleton."

My heart stopped, "Pandora? You're telling me that she's actually in love with Sans?"

Alexandra continued, not taking in my distressed state. "Yes, and she failed us in getting enough information to find a time to talk with you peacefully instead of using force. Now, as I was saying-"

I tiredly rubbed my face in my hands, "Look, I'll do it. But I just can't be here all the time. Maybe we can do it in sessions?"

Alexandra narrowed her eyes, "What do you mean by that?"

"I'm saying, maybe I can come in two or three times a week or something. I don't have it all totally worked out since there are a few things I have to factor in, but if we did it in sessions, this might be able to work out. Maybe not as fast as we would want it to, but it'd work," I elaborated.

Alexandra and Aaron thought about this for a moment, before Aaron replied, "That would be able to work for most things, but there are things that would take at least a day to do, and a week at the most to recover from. Not to mention, you would have to find extra time to come in for training. What do you propose for that?"

"Maybe we get the testing out of the way first, and after I know that my family and friends would be okay without me, I can come in for however long you need me for." I still wouldn't want to be away from them for too long though.

Alexandra replied, "That would work. Just know though, that we would need you months at a time for a number of things, so you'll have to cooperate when that time comes. Now, Aaron, how much do we pay her for each session?"

Aaron immediately responded, "Well, about $100-$300, depending on what each session consists of, of course."

Alexandra turned back to me, "Now, do you have any more questions, or are we done with this discussion?"

I nodded my head, "Yes, just two more. First, why are you paying me? Let alone, as much as you say you will?"

Aaron responded for me, "There are things that will be grueling and hard to quickly recover from, so I decided that we should pay you for what you're doing for us."

I thought about the possibilities of what may be asked of me, and nodded my head in understanding. "Okay, I understand that. Now second: When can I head back home?"

Alexandra actually looked a bit happy that I had asked that, "Now, you can head home now. I'll have Natalie escort you home." She got up and eagerly called out, "Natalie!"

Natalie had just dropped me off outside the house, and now I was just standing there.

I had been gone for over 7 hours, making the current time about 1:00 AM.

Mom was going to kill me.

I took a deep breath, bracing myself for Toriek's wrath, before opening the door. Everything was dark and dead silent. My voice was shaky as I made my way up the stairs, "Mom, I'm home. I know I was out late, and I'm... I'm prepared for whatever you have in store for... me?"

I flipped on the light switch at the top of the stairs, in search of Toriel, or anyone else for that matter. Imagine my relief when I found that no one was home yet.

Since no one was home yet, I decided to take a shower and dwell on the humoungous decision that I had just made.

I had just agreed to be a subject in experiments, that my abusive parents have created. "What is wrong me with me..." A lot, actually. But not only have I decided to do whatever my parents want me to, I've also decided to... to... I've decided to let Sans go.

I let out a frustrated and pained sound as I put my face in my hands, tears blending in with the shower water. I had made my decision when Alexandra told me that Pandora actually loved Sans.

Even though it killed me to do so.

When everyone got home, I was on the couch, watching a show to distract me from what I was feeling. But now that everyone was home, including Sans and Pandora, my emotions were hitting me full force.

Laughter filled my ears as everyone made their way up the stairs and to the living room. I noticed as Chara and Asriel gave me a pointed look in my direction, but I ignored them as I spoke, "So, how was everyone's night?"

Everyone immediately started filling me in on how dinner was delicious and was filled with hilarious stories about everyone's childhoods. And they continued on, telling me about how when Pandora and Sans announced that they were dating, they wanted to have Pandora prove herself to them (obviously Chara and Asriel's plan). Papyrus launched into how Pandora had proved herself by besting him in puzzles, and Undyne raged on about how Pandora had almost beat her in the area of fighting. Mettaton chatted about how Pandora was just a delight, while Alphys told me about how even though Pandora wasn't the best at science, she did learn quickly. Everyone just talked about how Pandora was amazing at almost everything.

Chara cut in with her smug voice, "But Frisk still needs to voice her opinion. Not to mention, Toriel, Asgore, Asriel, and I still need to approve. So Frisk, what do you think?" Sans stiffened and looked at me, waiting for what I would say.

I could change my mind. Right now, I could say that I don't approve. "I think, that Pandora and I should talk." I gave Pandora a small smile, "Here, let's go out back for some privacy."

Pandora returned a small smile and nodded, her eyes giving away that her hopes weren't high for what was about to happen. We both put on a jacket and headed out back to the porch. I made a point that we wanted privacy as I shut the door and went to sit in a rocking chair on the opposite end of the porch.

I closed my eyes and took a breath, my throat was tight and my voice came out almost choked. "Is he happy with you, do you make him happy?"

Pandora was hesitant, "I like to think that I make him happy, but I won't say for sure that I do."

I nodded, my eyes still shut tight, trying to will the tears and burning sensation away. My voice came out smoother this time, "Okay, that's good. As long as he's happy with you, I approve." I opened my eyes now that the stinging of tears was gone, and I knew that my amber eyes were piercing in the dark. "Just know though, if you hurt him, I will not hesitate to reveal the truth about you."

Pandora's voice was heated, "And what is that?"

"That you work for my parents. My abusive parents, who put me and my little sister through hell. And that you were originally sent to gather information on me so my parents could find a time to kidnap me." I replied calmly and quietly.

Pandora gave a harsh laugh, "Okay, so you talked with them tonight. Well did they tell you that I-"

"I know that you actually have feelings for him, Pandora. That's why I'm saying that I'm okay with the relationship, it's the only reason that I'm saying that I'm okay with it." My voice was soft and gentle, trying to get her to understand.

Pandora was quiet for a moment before she responded. "But are you actually okay with this, or are you just saying that you are."

My heart throbbed painfully, "Honestly, I'm not okay with it, it hurts me to be okay with it. But what everyone else doesn't know won't hurt them." I was quiet for a moment, letting her digest this. "And to be honest, I want you guys to be happy."

Pandora sniffled, "Thanks Frisk, that means a lot to me."

I smiled, tears pricking at my eyes. "Yeah yeah, just get inside and be with your skeleton." My skeleton. "I'm gonna to say out here for a while. Now shoo."

When I hadn't come in after 15 minutes, Chara and Asriel made their way outside to sit with me.

They were silent as they came and sat with me. My voice broke the silence, "I can't tell you what happened after you guys left me behind, if that's what you've come to ask me." The threat of what would happen if I told anyone rang loud and clear in my mind.

Asriel's voice was soft, "Well, that was one thing... Frisk, what are you doing?"

Chara's voice was sharp, "Yes Frisk, what are you doing?"

I closed my eyes, "She loves him."

Chara groaned, "But so do you! In fact, you loved him first!"

I looked at Chara with tired eyes, "She made a move first. I can't be mad at her for actually having the guts to make a move on him... I'm happy for them."

Asriel took my hand in his, "No you aren't. You're not happy, but you deserve all of the happiness in the world."

Chara kneeled down and took my face in her hands, making me look at her. She had tears in her eyes and had a fierce look on her face, "Frisk, you need to tell Sans how you feel. Them being together will kill you; you won't survive this." I had a small smile on my face as I shook my head. Chara's voice got harsher, "Frisk, go do it. Now. You are going to go tell everyone how you feel about Pandora, and you'll tell them whatever awful things you know about her. Go, go do it now Frisk!"

My voice was starting to break, "Chara, just... stop. Okay? This is already hard enough for me to do, so just stop it." I bit my lip to try and keep a sob inside. I took a breath and exhaled shakily, "I'll move on, it's probably just a little school girl crush anyways."

Asriel interjected then, "Frisk, you know it's more than that."

I ignored them and got up, wiping my tears. "You know what, it's cold out and I'm getting tired, so I'm gonna head to bed. What about you guys?" I was halfway inside the house when I firmly told them, "No one knows about this discussion, I never had feelings for anyone, it all never happened."

Then I closed the door and went inside.

Pandora had stayed the night, so she was there the next morning at breakfast.

I was handed a plate as I sat down at the table as far from Sans as possible, "Happy Monday, Frisk! Will you be joining us today at the movies?" Toriel's voice was eager as she asked me.

I thought about my schedule for the next week, "Yeah, I'll be able to go today. I also have another free day on Saturday where we can do something together."

Undyne passed by me and gave me a noogie on her way past, "Geez punk, you need to find more time to spend with us!"

I winced, I did need to find time with them. "Yeah, I'm really sorry about that. I'll see if I can find some time, okay?"

Papyrus spoke then, "Maybe on Saturday we can go to the book store on Maine Street and look through the books on culinary creations!"

A questioning look came across my face, "Papyrus, you're a lot quieter than usual."

Papyrus nodded, "Yes, I've found that by talking loudly, I can accidentally send humans into states of distress. So I am going to try and speak more 'normally'! And do not worry, Frisk, I am doing this for me and only me!"

I smiled and nodded in understanding; he only wanted to make more human friends. I turned to Asgore then, wanting to discuss the meetings with the Ambassadors, and also trying to ignore Sans and Pandora, who were messing around and getting too close for my liking.

"So Asgore, when will the next meeting with the Ambassadors be?" I sipped my tea, looking up to Asgore for his response.

Asgore looked down at me, concern in his eyes. "Actually, they wanted to meet with us later tonight."

I clutched my mug, and returned his concerned look. "What? So soon? But we met only two days ago, why would they want to meet again so soon?"

Asgore bent down low so he could try and speak more quietly, "Well, I don't know exactly what the reason was, but it had something to do with you and some decision you've recently made?"

My cheeks heated up as I felt Sans' stare on me and Asgore. "Yes, that's understandable. They might have some concerns with my... decisions," I mumbled.

Asgore spoke even quietly than before, "Frisk, what's been going on with you? Everyone's growing quite concerned."

I waved a hand and smiled, picking up my tea. "It's nothing I can't handle, honest. I'm just doing my duties as Ambassador." I took another sip of tea. "Now, let's finish up breakfast so we can get ready for the day!"

We had just finished up at the movies, we had gone to see The Greatest Showman, and it was so much fun!

Melody was currently chatting up the group while riding on my back, "That was such a good movie! Frisk, you should sing some of the songs to us!"

Mettaton perked up at hearing the word 'sing'. "Sing? Frisk? Why, Frisk, you've never told me that you can sing!"

I let my hair fall around me in a curtain, "It's really nothing good at all, just a bit of humming and stuff..."

Sans came up beside me and smacked me playfully on the arm, "it's not just humming and stuff, she's exceptional! geez kid, why do you doubt yourself?"

I gave a small smile and sped up, leaving Sans with Pandora.

I swung Melody around and set her down with a smile, "Okay Mel, I've gotta get to a meeting with Asgore. You gonna be okay with the others?"

Melody gave me a big smile, "I'll be alright, but you're gonna have to sing some of those songs from The Greatest Showman to me!"

I ruffled Mel's hair, "You got it kiddo! Okay, kisses, Mwah!" I gave Melody a kiss on the cheek, and she did the same.

I straightened up and started walking towards Asgore, who was waiting for me off to the side.

Melody's voice rang out, "Good luck Frisk!"

I turned around and walked backwards for a moment, giving a thumbs up, and then turned back around. I looked up at Asgore, who gave me a nod, and started walking to the courthouse in silence.

Ms. Grey spoke first, "Frisk, Asgore, thank you for joining us tonight. Now, let's launch right into discussion. Frisk, we've been contacted by a big agency who has a lot of influence over humans. Specifically, humans who are against monsters. Now, when the agency contacted us, they said something quite unusual. Do you know what they said?" I shook my head, confusion evident on my features. Ms. Grey continued, "They've agreed to sort of, how do you say, sponsor you and the monsters? They've agreed to try and persuade the humans into integrating with the monsters; to settle things peacefully so you and you're family can live without fear. Now Frisk, this is a big thing, and for them to have agreed to this when they've shown that they don't particularily like monsters, it's... suspicious."

Mr. Jansen cut in then, "What we're trying to say, Frisk, is that we need to know if you've bribed them in some way."

I immediately spoke, "No, I haven't tried to bribe anyone in anyway."

Mr. Cohen, the one against monsters, spoke out. "So you're denying that you've spoken with the agency in any way? You're denying that you agreed to some sort of job, and in return, they're using their authority to influence others?"

My voice was firm, "I'm not denying that I've spoken with them. Yes, I've spoken with them, but only because they've offered a high paying job that I gladly agreed to take. I have not tried to bribe anyone. Whatever they've decided to do, is their decision, and their decision only."

Ms. Grey looked me in the eyes, her voice ringing, "Frisk Saunders, are you telling the absolute truth? You haven't done anything illegal to bribe the agency, let alone bribe the agency at all?"

I looked Ms. Grey in the eyes, my voice calm and level. "I am telling the absolute truth. I haven't done anything illegal, let alone bribe the agency."

Ms. Grey was quiet for a moment, before speaking again. "Okay, thank you for your time. Frisk, Asgore, we're sorry for this inconvenience, please excuse us. You're free to go now, have a nice night."

Asgore and I quietly exited the building, and the walk home was thick with tension.

The tension remained as Asgore spoke, "Frisk, be honest with me, please. Have you agreed to do something that may be dangerous?"

I hesitated, "If I'm honest, you can't tell anyone else, I'm trusting you here." Asgore hummed in response and waited for me to continue, "Yes. What I'm doing may be dangerous. But you need to know, eveything I do is for you guys, I'm just trying to protect you guys."

Asgore took this in, and the tension was quickly relieved. "Okay, of that is what you wish, Frisk. Just remember, if you're in over your head, you can come to us for help. Okay, young one?"

I nodded, "I promise, everything will be fine."

No.

Everything would not be fine.

Yeees, another chapter!

Oh, hey guys, still hanging in there?

Anywho, I meant to post last night before bed, but my computer crashed and I lost half the chapter. So things are a bit different from what I originally wrote, but it's all good.

But yeees, another chapter!

Until Next Time Lovelies~