So, this is what's gonna happen from now on.

At this point, I have no dedication to continue Shattered SOULs. Not that it's not popular, or that it doesn't have reviews, but just because, I don't want to. I've...somewhat lost interest in Undertale, and besides, it's not like anything in Shattered SOULs, other than Unknown, is original. Riddle Manor, on the other hand, is one of my best works, and it has multiple original things. Yes, sure, I've taken Vizion and the whole "Find things to escape" theme, but that's just Riddle School. So, what I'm saying is, this is now my main series. Maybe I'll update Shattered SOULs every so often, but as of now, I may as well call it abandoned.

Do you guys mind? Care? Give any amount of shits? I'll be honest here, I really don't think many people enjoy it, anyways. It's just...nothing new. And it's just...nothing. Basically, I haven't done anything for the Undertale community.

For Riddle Manor, I've appeased multiple people with a continuation of Riddle School, which they've been longing for. I have no plans to disappoint those people, at least until I start to lose interest here, as well. So, if you came here from Shattered SOULs, or just from my page and like Shattered SOULs, it may not be continued.
"HOLY CRAP! This stuff is fanfic GOLD!

Alright, so first off, I got way too attached to the characters in Riddle School games, and the end of the last one was amazing, but I needed more! *flips table*

Once I found this, I was amazed! This kind of thing is absolutely legit! You havbe to keep doing this, dude! IDC how long it takes! If this was a book, I would buy it!

- AttachedReader"

This is one of the people I was talking about appeasing with Riddle Manor. It warms my heart to see so many people like my stories :D

Also, that'll be $29.99 CDN plus tax, thank you.

:3

"Good chapter , although how can the rest of the characters from riddle school do anything if they're dead besides smiley due to not be dead?

- TheOtherSanics"

...Your name reminds me of a friend...

But yeah, that's...kinda the point. Smiley, in case you couldn't tell, is the main character of this story. I've shunted the rest, save for Zadicus, to side roles, or antagonist roles, since I'm a little bored of having Phil do everything. Hell, in the last one, Smiley did NOTHING. The only thing she did was develop the plot with Phil's confession, and even then, she just moved her hand to her heart.

I still love ya, Smiley. But now, you're the main character! :3

"This is dark.

- Allison"

Yes. Yes it is.

That's just how I write XD

So, now that we've gotten the notes out of the way, I think it's about time we begin, shall we?

But before we do, I want to thank all of you for sticking along this far. It means a lot to me, really! I know it may seem like I'm just saying this, but, honestly, I'm not. It truly means a lot. Without you guys, I wouldn't be able to do one of the things I love doing.

And now, without further adeu, I present to you...


Chapter IV: Smile. Keep Smiling. Never Stop Smiling.


Smiley slowly opened her eyes from her slumber. Except, she wasn't in the room she fell asleep in. Looking around, she was in some kind of gray room. Said room reminded her of a ship. The Vizion ship...the one that was going to freeze Earth! She jumped out of bed, only for Phil to run into her room. "Smiley!" He said. "Do you have any idea what's happening?"

The boy wasn't right. Half of his head seemed to be like corrupt data, glitchy, and he had a knife in his hand. "N-No, Phil, I-I can't say I do. But what I can say, is that you're not my Phil Eggtree. Who are you?" Smiley questioned. The Phil just smirked, and charged, knife ready to plunge deep into her heart. "Jump left, now!" Zadicus' voice rang through her invisible ears. She obeyed, and, without order, dealt a roundhouse kick to the back of his head. He bashed his head against the frame of the bed, and didn't get back up.

"Simulation process failure," a speaker said. It felt like she got punched in the stomach, and when she woke, she was back in Zack's death room. Said boy was awake, completely healed. "S-Smiley? Are you alright?" He asked. She slowly shook her head, and opened the door. "I'm so glad you're safe, Zack!" She said, overjoyed. He didn't seem pleased. She still had the knife in her hand, but this time, it was in her left hand, her good hand. "Why are you doing this to us, Smiley? Why did you kill us, then bring us back?" Zack questioned. Smile faltering, the girl had no response. "Heh...even you can't explain your 'ugly desires', can you? Well, it's pointless for me to stay here, you're likely just going to kill me again," Zack said, hopping out of the machine.

Before he could leave the room, however, the door was shut and locked from the outside. "Wh-What the?!" Zack shouted. "What're you doing NOW?!"

"Everything's MY fault now, isn't it?" Smiley asked, infuriated. "Just because some clone killed you, everything is MY fault. I was forced to watch Phil die, Zack. By another clone of me. Remember what hand it used? It used its right hand. I'm left-handed, Zack. Remember?"

His eyes widened. Everything clicked together. "We have to stop this! Do you know where the others are!?"

"I do. But, you need to get out of here. Zadicus, where's the exit?" Smiley said, seemingly to nothing. "I don't know, Smiley. This place is too big, and most of the exits on my map are traps. I can't figure out which ones, though. I'm sorry, but you'll need to keep Zack with you," Zadicus said. "That's fine," Smiley said, her chipper personality coming back. "Zack, on what day were we captured by Zone 5.1?" She questioned. "Monday, September 13th, why?" Zack replied. "Good, you're the real one. Go save Phred. I need to save Phil," Smiley ordered. Nodding, Zack went off to revive Phred, while Smiley walked to Phil's room.

It was worse than she had thought. Seeing him dead...something burned, deep, deep within her heart. She choked back her tears and lifted the boy up, slowly taking the knife out of his back. Gingerly, she put him in the pod, closed, and locked it.

Alarms went off everywhere. "Smiley, can you hear me?! You have to get out of there! Forget Phil and Phred, we can save them later! We need to make sure YOU survive! Grab Zack and RUN!" Zadicus shouted. Smiley ran from Phil's room, into Phred's, grabbed Zack's arm, and pulled him along with her, until he started running as well. "I'll meet you in the last hallway to your left, third door on the right! Move, move, MOVE!" He said.

After what felt like half an hour of running, which it probably was, she made it to the room. Both her and Zack collapsed when they closed the door, completely exhausted. "I'm sorry, I should've been more careful," said Zadicus. "I should've known that even touching the knife would've enabled the alarms. I nearly got you killed..."

Smiley walked over and placed a hand on his shoulder. "Don't worry about it, Zad," Smiley said. "We're safe, and that's all that matters."

He looked up, a couple tears in his eyes. "...Thank you, Su-...Smiley," Zadicus said. "Now, we need to train. They're going to be guarding Phil and Phred with everything they have, so we need to make sure we can take them." "Wait, you're coming with us this time?" Smiley asked, worried. "Don't worry, Smiley. I know everything there is to know about the guards. All of 'em are weak, but in numbers, the could take me without anyone else helping me."

"Am I the ONLY one freaked out that there's ANOTHER ME?" Zack asked. "Yup," said Smiley. "Pretty much," Zadicus responded. "Follow me, you two. I'm going to train you on how to defend yourselves."

He led them deep into the room, which eventually revealed a training grounds. "I'm not going to give either of you guns, because that would be pure stupidity. Instead, I'm going to train you on how to fight with hand-to-hand combat efficiently. This could take days, but, with my training, you two will be fighting fit in less than a week," Zadicus said. Both of the children nodded, before Smiley's stomach growled loudly. "What is that noise?" Zadicus asked, slightly irritated. "That's my stomach," Smiley said, slightly embarrassed. "I'm...kinda hungry."

"Hungry...hungry, hungry, hungry..." Zadicus repeated to himself. "Oh, that's right, your species survives on nutrients from dead plants and animals," he said. "As well as juiced fruits and vegetables," Smiley said. "Interesting indeed..." said Zadicus. "I think I might have some meat down here...I highly doubt it, though. Our species survives by slowly absorbing the life force of another being. We could spare them, or just kill them. That may be why you're feeling so weak, I'm taking just enough for me to survive. I'm sorry about that, by the way, but things...sometimes need to happen," Zadicus apologized. "It's fine, Zad. We just need some food," Zack said. "Come, you two. I think this is the one with the farm. We rarely extract meat, it's not healthy for us. Humans are exceptions, being made up of about 65% water at your age," Zadicus said. "I dunno, I might've gotten that wrong."

He lead them even deeper, but there wasn't a garden. "Damn," Zadicus cursed under his breath. Fortunately, Smiley and Zack didn't hear. "Alright, I'm going to get you some vegetables. Stay here, do not go anywhere," he ordered. Both children nodded. "I'll be back in a couple of hours at most."

Once he left, Smiley nearly collapsed. Catching her, Zack's eyes were filled with worry. "What's wrong, Smiley?" He asked. "Ph-Phil..." she choked out, voice straining. It was clear she was in pain, both physically and emotionally. For once, Zack had no words. "What...what will he think of me...? Y-You acted h-harsh...h-he'll pr-probably never w-wanna talk to me ag-gain," she cried. Zack rubbed slow, soothing circles on her back. "It's gonna be alright, Smiles. It's gonna be fine..." he said, using the nickname that almost always got her to smile.

Almost always.

Her tears didn't stop until she was fast asleep, which took nearly an hour. "It's gonna be fine," Zack whispered. "You have us to take care of you."


Will Zadicus return with the vegetables? Will Phil forgive Smiley? Does Zack secretly have a crush on Smiley!? Find out next time, in the next chapter of Riddle Manor!

...It was too good to pass up XD

Whew, man, I love writing for this so much! Surprisingly, we're actually nearing the closure of the story!

Perhaps I'll write a Riddle Manor 2...? We'll just have to see about that ;)

Well all you lovely people, my name is Unknown, and I will see all of you guys, in the next chapter! Ciao!