A/N: So.. hey there!...It's been a minute huh.. Well as much as I would like to blame classes and a starting to a school year and band camp and a bunch of other jazz, they only are to fault for about half of my absence. I'm just a terrible person and I apologize. So to prove i'm sorry here's a long chapter :D (which is of average length compared to others...I try :'c)
Have you ever heard the saying if a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? Well, I don't know about any the trees at the moment but, if a skeleton falls across reality some disgruntled comments can be heard. Especially if they aren't aware of what just happened. Turns out it can give ya' a skele-TON of pain.
"Well that was definitely something." I say while wiping the snow off my pants. Shortly after this a splitting head ache occurred. I grabbed my head waiting for the pain to pass, but every time a pause for the pain arrived memories of things I could've sworn haven't happened appeared. Images of myself doing things I have no recollection of. Faces were blurred but some of the images were obvious. Grillby, Papyrus, and Undyne being among them. But some of them were unfamiliar. But the pain and flashes did subside.
"What a skullache, at least it's chilled out a bit." I took a look around to get a grip of my surroundings. It seemed I was at the ole' lady's knock-knock door. What was I doing here that cause me to fall from a seemingly large distance? The last memory I can recall before the skull rush from earlier is heading to Grillby's after making a promise with the lady.
"Shit. I didn't overdo it at the bar did I? Ugh, I really hope that's not the case but that would explain these weird memories." My eyes widened a bit with a sudden realization. I didn't come down here wasted and embarrass myself did I? Honestly if this lady wasn't one of my only joys of my 'work' shift I wouldn't mind but I'd rather not mess it up. I walk up to the door slowly and knocked on it. A sound of recognition could be heard.
"What does a skeleton ask a night out?"
"What does he say?" a feminine voice asked.
"How boned am I?"
Some chuckles could be heard from the other side. I sighed taking the joy as a signed that this particular joke would not apply to me. But just to make sure I could ask… Nah. I told her good bye and heard her walk away so I continued to my original destination. I could really use something to drink anyway.
Entering Grillby's was as expected. I got the similar greetings from the familiar patrons who all seem to have their own problems to deal with and their poison seems to be the quickest solution. I sat at the bar, waiting to be waited on, when the fish beside me decided to strike up a conversation.
"Heya sans, my good buddy! Here you go sitting up right by your good pal here and not even a hello. I honestly feel hurt, first the ladies and now you. How cruel."
Now, if I'm to be completely honest, besides Grillbz and some of the dog guards I have no clue who any of the people here are. Sure I see them multiple times a day but getting to know people is just tiresome. Some of them do respond to 'Sassy' though, and I honestly don't know if that should concern me or not. But this fish here seems distressed by my actions so I guess I could lead him on for a bit.
"Hey now, lets not go blaming me for my awareness this early." I said with a wink. At the same time noticing the clock telling the time at 3 but he seemed to buy it. "A friend as good as you should know how I am when I first get up." The fish is now flowing with tears wailing on about how he is a bad friend so I take this time to end the almost-not really- conversation.
I put my shoulders on the bar so my hands could prop my head on them. Grillby made his way over here putting his note pad in his pocket.
"C'mon Grillbz. What if I wanted to splurge today?"
"…" his fire flickered indicating he wasn't in the mood to deal with shenanigans witch just meant sans was about to have some real fun for a change.
"I was thinking about a jar of mayonnaise, but that never gets the ladies now does it. Maybe Mustard would be a nice change of pace" Grillby raised a… fire brow? Anyhow, he raised a brow wondering if he might actually change from his norm. "But you know me, I always relish in a nice bottle of ketchup." Laughing at my joke for a second there, Grillby placed a bottle of the red substance and walked off. He hated puns but was glad his friend was here in a happy mood never the less. Chugging the bottle I placed it down and went to grab his wallet only to find it missing. It must've slipped from it when he fell.
"Shit." I curse under my breath. How am I going to get out of here without paying? Not only does Grillbz have steep prices on his menu but ordering condiments is extra.
"You forget your wallet buddy? Just tell Grillby to put it on your tab. He'll be cool with it."
For the first time today the fish says something useful. I hollered for Grillbz to start me a tab and ordered some stuff to go to add to it, and gave my thanks to the fish. I was excited to warp to my favorite bush to eat and nap where Paps couldn't find me to at least the end of my shift. But hey, maybe I'll feel ambitious and do some work today. I chuckle at the thought as I make my away through time and space to my destination.
Walking through the corridor gave me chills knowing of the plan that was in the process of being set in motion. Any step now and a familiar face would pop up.
"Howdy I'm Flowey! Flowey the Flower!"
Yup. I could hear Chara sighing in the back of my mind, I'd be lying if I said I didn't want to. But I managed to get passed his dialogue alive and have him initiate a FIGHT. He went on about his 'friendliness pellets' and I dodged every bullet. He got visibly upset and honestly shocked me with his responses.
"YoU kNoW wHaT's GoInG oN hErE, dOn'T yOu? YoU jUsT wAnTeD tO sEe Me SuFfEr."
This dialogue threw me off and when he attacked I was genuinely afraid. That is till the flaming ball of magic showed up and knocked the flower away. Toriel then showed in his spot instead. I felt a pit in my stomach seeing her. I was happy but I knew what was coming.
"What a terrible creature, torturing such a poor, innocent youth…"
Here's our chance frisky bits, prove where not as innocent as we seem!
My eyes widened. She couldn't possibly want to do it now! What happened to waiting to we get to the house? I could hear her again. Mentioning the stick that was just sharp enough to pierce the monsters frail skin. Humans are much stronger so this would be a simple and fatal blow. Emphasis on fatal.
Go ahead! Right in her monster kidney equivalent and we will be up a level and on the move.
"No! I don't want to harm mom! I don't want to do this anymore, Chara! I don't like this plan anymore!" I began to bawl. Toriel looks at me with concern. She approaches me and kneels in front putting her hands on my shoulders for comfort.
"Ah! Do not be afraid my child." She starts to rub my shoulders in attempt to calm me down. I look up to her face, tears rolling down my eyes. Was I really about to harm this nice old lady? You're damn right you will. Chara's thoughts were obviously not a big help at the moment.
"Shh. It's okay my child. I am Toriel, caretaker of the ruins. I pass through here every day to see if a human has fallen. So, pardon me if I come off rude but… Where did you learn this name Chara?"
My tears had now ceased and when I saw the compassion in her eyes knowing she was truly worried about me made me so happy. I knew if I told her how I knew who Chara was things would turn sour so I thought it'd be best to hug it out. That is until I saw her lovely smile turn into a wince of pain.
Upon looking down I could so my hand holding my stick which was firmly lodged in her stomach. I tried to pull it out but it caused blood to pour out and cover me. I jumped away, feeling a strong urge to puke. She had fallen down on her side gasping for air while some blood trickled from her mouth. Her eyes began to look glassy but still focused on me. I bent down on my knees to get a better look at her face for some sort of twisted goodbye but couldn't bring myself to say a word. My face was still blank with my mouth ajar and I could feel a steady stream of tears.
"Chara..." She said, showing each syllable was immense pain. "I always did adore your beautiful eyes, my child." Drawing her hand to my cheek to place it before falling to the floor and vanishing into dust. Looking into her eyes up to that time I could see what she was talking about. I had red eyes. Chara did this. The feeling in my stomach grew heavier looking at the pile of ash. It was like I was empty but weighted at the same time. I brought myself up but stayed in place with my void like feeling. I guess Chara then got bored.
"Oh sigh," my mouth speaks "looks like momma's boy determination is crushed. Oh well! Just means I get full control now. Should've stuck with the plan kid." She said as she makes her way towards the end of the ruins using my body as if it's her own.
A/N: SEE! as for apology for being gone I killed for you! Happy right :D If not it's fine because my favorite will be in the next chapter and we all know how favorite play out :) so i just have one last question then. Where are the knives?