Hey everyone I finally updated! Sorry again about updating so late... some personal issues caught up and School was also in the way with Finals coming up while I was trying to write this chapter. BUT I felt in a really good mood today and I had already had this chapter written half way out so I was able to finish this today! As for the next update I'll try to get it out sometime next week.
Chara trudged through the fields of snow, killing whatever monster crossed their path with a look of disinterest on their face and mostly half hearted swings by this point. After failing to kill Toriel well, they grew upset with themself at the fact they failed to even get through to a new Genocide Run.
Frisk however was in so much relief that they had achieved a Neutral Route. It meant that whatever Chara killed now would not cause them to fade away anymore and that they didn't have to struggle to fight the first child's influence as much now.
Chara was also growing bored. They didn't realize that they would miss the skeletons as much as they did… or how entertaining the brothers made the first part of Snowdin. Now they were just stuck killing SnowDrake, IceCaps, ChillDrake and the occasional Royal Guard Sentry Dogs (though they still had the undeniable urge to pet all of them.) Oh they supposed that they should also remember Gyftrot and, ugh Jerry… Oh how both Frisk and Chara hated Jerry. That was the one thing they could both agree on.
Frisk usually had many objections when Chara killed someone or something, but with Jerry…. let's just say they tended to look the otherway and not care about the pain they got when he got killed in a Genocide Run. They also sometimes forgot the annoying monster existed after reaching Waterfall… only for them to remember much later and regret it.
Anyways back on track. Chara was fast approaching where Greater Dog would be, only to hear something beyond the field of snow puffs. It sounded like… armor clanging together and crushing through the snow. Confused and cautious Chara pulled their Tough Glove a little bit, making sure it was nice and secure on their left hand as they hid themself behind one of the many, MANY snow puffs.
Peering out cautiously the ever white fields were broken up thanks to the large amount of black metal armor that they knew all too well at this point. Chara silently let out a "Damn" as they realized it was way too soon for them to be facing the unrelenting force that was Undyne. They weren't even close to the double digits of LV yet and this really wasn't looking good for them.
Continuing to watch in quiet with baited breath, they watched as Greater Dog rose up from his spot under the snow and Salute the Captain of the royal guards as well as letting out a happy bark at the same time.
"Get your tail back to Snowdin, and if you find any of the other Sentries, have them stay on guard in the town."
Another bark, this time sounding like one of approval, came from the dog in massive armor before marching off from their post and back into the peaceful town among the snow. Already feeling like they were going to have a bad time as is an ever familiar loud voice soon made itself known.
"UNDYNE, WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR OUT HERE AGAIN?"
"Sources say that a human's out here," Undyne answered, her spear at the ready and lone eye scanning through the almost completely undisturbed snow… almost except for the small freshly made footprint trail. Papyrus was a little hesitant now and held one of his hands close to his chest, mind going off into multiple different situations and thoughts. The skeleton was so lost in thought he didn't even realize that Undyne had summoned out more of her spears and fired at one of the Snow Puffs… and lightly grazing Chara as they struggled to dodge quickly.
Now out in the open, Chara's eyes widened as one of their hands lightly touched the wound they received from the spear and feeling the smallest amount of blood trickling down from it and onto their hand.
Undyne gave a wide, almost evil looking grin at the sight of the human as more spears appeared around her.
"So you're the PUNK I've heard about huh?!" The loud voice of the fish monster was all that was needed to snap Papyrus out of his thoughts and back into the present to notice the human… and the multiple magical spears in the area.
"PAPYRUS!" Undyne shouted, making whatever Papyrus was going to say before hand die on his metaphorical tongue.
"Y-YES UNDYNE?"
"Set up a Bone Cage when I activate the ENGAGE."
Enough was said… as the ENGAGE field activated surrounding both monsters and the human.
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Muffet was leaning back in her seat as Sales were rather slow today. Sure there was one guy who bought a Spider Doughnut for the ridiculously high price she decided to set up as a mild joke for the morning only.
The deja vu feeling since earlier in the morning had continued to make her uneasy. Her middle set of hands would clench tightly underneath her table each time something seemed familiar and continued to set off the feeling. Eventually the feeling soon became too much that she was now leaning forward into her top set of arms and burying her face into her hands with a low groan.
"Hello Darling~"
Now that was a new one. Lifting her head she turned it to see a tall stranger. He had a charming looking smile on a metallic face. A light blush soon crossed her cheeks at the sight of the smile and as the guy strutted closer.
"W-Well hello Dearie, how may I help you?" Muffet smiled and attempted to straighten herself up. As he got in front of her table and leaned down onto it, she quickly noticed he was very much mechanical… though that really didn't take anything away from his looks.
"You're Muffet correct?"
"Oh, yes, that's me."
"Well then, it's a pleasure to make your acquaintance~" He smiled causing the spider monster to feel like she was going to melt. Thankfully she didn't otherwise she would have missed the next few words he was saying. "I have a favor to ask you Darling~"
"Of course Dearie, though… for a price of course. I still have a business run after all~"
"Oh don't worry, I have more than enough."
Now if Muffet actually watched TV instead of reading in her free time, she would have recognized the slightly less mechanical voice and speech as Mettaton's. Though honestly even if she did she would have been too distracted to even pick up the similarities.
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Alphys was watching the Screens intently as the human wandered through the underground. Just two hours ago the human stumbled out of the ruins, and about half an hour ago she had just finished up the upgrade to Mettaton in what felt like record time. Though why she felt like it was a record time escaped her she was somewhat proud of her achievement.
She was however… kinda confused on why Mettaton didn't want to stick around and watch the human's adventure with her. The Royal Scientist thought for sure that the robot would love to see the human's adventure with her. After all they were and technically still are the only members of the Human Fan Club.
Honestly they are the first human in the underground in a little over 8 years and yet Mettaton… Mettaton actually seemed a little scared now that she really thought about it. He did have a slight habit of stiffening up and having trouble finding words to even say whenever something did scare him. She knew this from when she had first made his standard "Mettaton" body and how he almost seemed scared about a possible risks the body presented.
Then again those fears were quickly dashed and she had only seen him scared one other time after when she had found a horror movie that was washed down into the dumps. It wasn't exactly the actual horror scenes that scared him, no it was actually the terrible acting and make up jobs done. (Though a close second to the scare meter was a highly disturbing movie the humans made, but that did more disgust than fear.)
"B-But why would he fear this human?" Alphys pondered out loud, tapping one of her claws gently on her scaled cheek. She was soon snapped out of her thoughts though when she saw on the screen the human was up against Undyne… and the tall Skeletal Sentry Papyrus.
A gasp soon made its way from her lungs as a mix of surprise, fear and joy filled her heart. It was honestly a very confusing situation at the moment. She was surprised to see Undyne in Snowdin of all places… normally she would make her rounds in Waterfall rather than the snow filled underground forest.
She was fearful because Undyne's appearance to the human meant that she was going to kill them and take their soul to the king. Oh how Alphys actually wanted to meet the human though.
She was also filled with joy at the same time because of a few reasons. One being that she would get to watch Undyne fight and could cheer her on from the sidelines so to speak. Another being that if Undyne got the human's soul then all monsters would finally be able to make it to the surface and she could finally see much more anime. Oh and meet more humans as well, that was just an added bonus.
Truth be told Alphys couldn't tell what she should be feeling at the moment. Everything felt all over the place for her and she found herself biting at her claws just trying to figure out how she was actually feeling at the moment.
"Golly, seems like an… interesting showdown is happening."
Alphys jumped with a little scream at the sudden voice before turning around and noticing the familiar Yellow flower who seemed to have found a way to make himself pop out of her cold tiled floor. A familiar yellow flower that she hadn't seen in years… and almost hoped she never had to see it again.
"W-W-What are y-you doing here?"
The once friendly looking smile turned dark and almost twisted looking in an instant.
"Where else can I get a good view of the pain of others in multiple areas?" Flowey asked in a dark tone causing Alphys to flinch and back away from the soulless, determination filled flower. The evil smile soon shifted back to the normal… "friendlier" version before taking up a neutral look.
"But, in all seriousness that human is dangerous. Given the chance they can, and will kill anyone and anything in their path."
Alphys eyes widened a little more at this and she darted her eyes off into the corner of her lab, claws clenching the front of her lab coat tightly as she did.
"W-w-what c-c-can I e-even d-do t-t-to stop th-them?" She almost wanted to kick herself for her own question when Flowey's smile returned full force with the same twisted look it once had.
"Oh I can think of a few ways~"
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The ENGAGE field surrounded the trio and as soon as it was pulled up Papyrus soon summoned up a bunch of bones around the human as Green magic soon took hold of their soul.
Chara bit back the curse that was on the end of their tongue as they realized they would have to go through the bones, damaging them that much more, just to reach their FIGHT button. ACT ITEM AND MERCY seemed to be spared from this fate however which made Chara realize that it was Papyrus's way of giving them the "better" option.
Frisk on the inside looking out at this smiled happily with the threat of tears rolling down their face as they knew Papyrus still believed in them. Knowing that one of their best friends still believes in them fills them with DETERMINATION.
Papyrus will ALWAYS believe in you... never forget that. Even in Game he always believes in you! It's also impossible for him to kill you so taking all that into consideration, the next chapter will be my attempt to focus on those aspects of Papyrus during the fight and Undyne will be her usual unrelenting self.
Also just what is Flowey planning? Who Knows?
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Well I know but I'm not telling until it's needed in story.
Anyways hope to see you all next chapter!
~Ulquihimefan1