Chapter ten: Thirst for Revenge
Over ten minutes, sans tried to explain to Dogamy and Dogaressa what happened to Asgore, without referring Chara or the purpose of his fight with Toriel. The latter got uncomfortable with the glares directed at her, but she didn't blame them for their anger. The only thing she wants to do is to help Asgore gain his heart so they could talk for real this time without any fireballs. Dogamy and Dogaressa didn't get how Asgore turned back to life, and were shocked from learning that Asriel is alive once again. Their surprise told they weren't in Hotland when Asgore died. They only heard the king died because of Toriel.
sans: alright, that's enough questions, i'm getting tired. if you don't want to believe me , well that's your problem.
Dogamy: So, you're saying that Asgore isn't… Asgore and to turn him back, you must go to the castle so you can heal him ?
Toriel: Yes, that's the plan. For now, we don't know if we can turn him into his adult form, but at least, he could be himself.
Dogaressa: ( And what are you trying to when your « former husband » gains his memories back ?)
Toriel: Talk with him…
Dogamy: And what's proving you aren't going to turn your back on him like you always did until now ?
Toriel: *sighs* Alright, I get it, you are angry with me for leaving the castle and hiding in the RUINS, I know already. Asgore told me everything he had inside him. If you want to judge me, I won't prevent you. But only AFTER Asgore gains his memories.
Napstablook: I… I think we should get moving…
sans: the ghost's right. gaster thinks asgore's state could get worse if he stays like this for too much time.
Toriel: We wouldn't have to worry about that if we took the shortcut towards New Home.
sans: so why didn't you take it ?
Toriel: Asgore took the decision to jump to the RUINS.
sans: … in his state, he shouldn't be able to act on his own. he even protected you from those two hotheads.
Dogamy & Dogaressa: HEY !
sans: well since i'm here, i guess i could help you. follow me and don't slow down.
Toriel was just wondering why she didn't ask sans to drop them to the castle sooner. As Asgore, Napstablook and her followed sans, her head was starting to bet dizzy. When she cleared her mind, they were already in New Home… Just beside Asriel and Frisk.
Asriel: *jumps* What the—?
sans: *chuckles* heh, sorry if we scared you kids.
Asriel: *sighs in frustration* You b-better no do this again !
sans: alright alright, if you insist.
Frisk: Hi you two. *notices Napstablook* Hey, it's been a while Napstablook ! Are you feeling well ?
Napstablook: Well… To be honest, I'm still a little shy but it's okay…
Toriel: Oh my… What happened here…?
BGM: Empty House
Grey, only grey… There wasn't any other color than grey. It wasn't the first time Toriel saw New Home like that. The first time was when she prevented Asgore to attack Frisk, she was so in a hurry to notice her former house's state. But now, her shock got intense.
Toriel watched the living room, the kitchen, the rooms (and noticed her former room is « under renovations » and concluded the entire house got entirely monochrome.
Toriel: This place… How is that possible ? Since when…?
Asriel: Since my death, since the Underground's mourning, since you left the capital…
Toriel: *turns to Asgore* Asgore… Is that what you felt when you were alone…?
Asgore: *starts to walk*
Asriel: Dad…?
Asgore walked the to stairs and went into the basement, without waiting the others. Like the rest of the house, the basement has only one color then grey color, in a blink, Asgore started to run very fast. Everyone followed him, running (except sans who was… walking in « sans mode », meaning heading to the other way). No one noticed a MTT camera focused on them.
5 minutes later
In the Judgement Hall, Asgore kept running but, all of a sudden, he stopped his track… Someone was blocking the access of the throne room. When Toriel, Frisk, and Asriel recognized the person, some mixed feeling flowed in their mind…
?: Greetings…
Asriel: …Chara…
The first Fallen Human, Chara. After two months of absence, they emerged from their hidden place. They didn't changed a lot, just some facts has changed: they weren't holding a weapon and, they looked like a flesh and plood person than a spirit. Toriel was feeling happiness for seeing her adoptive child, but didn't forgot they were responsible for Asgore's death. sans showed up and summoned many Gaster Blasters, surrounding Chara, threatening to shoot them.
Chara: Now now… Aren't you happy to see your best friend Asriel ?
Asriel: *growls* My best friend who killed our own father… Do you really think I would still consider you as my best friend ?
Chara: Oh don't be like that Asriel, dad is still alive, can't you see that ?
Toriel: Chara… Why are you doing this ? Did I make something to upset you ?
Chara: Mom… I'm not doing « this » because you made something wrong, my reasons are just…personal. If I tell you everything, either you won't understand, or you won't believe me.
sans: what are ya trying to do kiddo ? you better get out of the way or…
Chara: *sighs* Alright sans, you need to calm down already. Believe me or not I'm not here to fight or anything… I'm just here to give you a hand and… some advice: if you think that dad and I are… bad guys, I suggest you travel the world to discover those pitiful creatures's true face…
Frisk: When you say « pitiful creatures », you're talking about the Humans, am I right ? Why do you want to kill all of them ?
Chara: The Humans aren't reliable. They fear what's different, or what's not « normal » like they say… They won't hesitate to use violence against innocents for no reason… So, in summary, you're wasting your time trying to make Humans and Monsters coexist…
Frisk: Don't put all the Humans in the same bag Chara… In this world, there are Humans who are kind just like the Monsters.
Chara: *looks at Frisk* Partner, I don't think you're the person to say that. Try not to act like you didn't suffer because of the Humans…After all, why did you climb Mt. Ebott in the first place ?
Frisk: *glares at Chara, showing her red pupils*
Chara: *smirks* So look alike…
Asriel: You said you'll give us « a hand », what is it about ?
Chara: Oh, well it's a surprise ! I can assure you that it would be veeeeery useful !
Asriel: Useful for you I suppose ?
Chara: Useful for… everyone. But I'm not telling what it is, like I said, it's a surprise.
sans: and why are we honored to have such a gift of yours ?
Chara: Let's just say some things would happen, and if I don't do something to help you, I won't need to erase this world since it's already too late.
sans: you're not answering my question kiddo. why are you helping us ? do you really think we'll believe you after what you've done to asgore ?
Chara's usual smile disappeared and turned around, hiding her frown to the others.
Chara: To be honest, I knew that dad won't really die… I felt like I needed to do something for him…
Don't ask me why, I don't know the answer myself… He was so miserable, I felt the need to get him rid of it, even if the results were the perfect opposite…
But that's exactly what I expected, everything that happened was according to my plan:
the pact I made with dad, his duel with mom, his death, his resurrection, and even his amnesia. When everything ends, you'll understand.
Asriel: *glares at Chara* I can't trust you anymore Chara… I almost lost my dad because of you…
Toriel: *puts her hands on Asriel's shoulders* Asriel…
Chara: … I know how much I've hurt you Asriel… If I had a choice, I wouldn't have done this. Asgore is like a father to me, I love him as much as I love mom, and you of cou—
Asriel: *starts crying* YOU DIDN'T HESITATE TO KILL DAD AND NOW YOU'RE SAYING YOU DIDN'T HAVE A CHOICE ?! YOU ALREADY LOST MY TRUST EARLIER BUT NOW YOU HAVE GONE TOO FAR ! IF YOU DARE TO STAND IN MY WAY, I SWEAR I'LL MAKE YOU DISAPPEAR ONCE AND FOR ALL !
The anger that Asriel contained for two months had finally exploded by seeing Chara, the one who almost killed his father.
His eyes turned black with white pupils and his hands were charged of thunder magic. A the very moment when Asriel was going to attack Chara, sans used his karma ability, making the boss monster float to the ceiling.
That act caused the Gaster Blasters which surrounded Chara to vanish. Chara stared at Asriel for a while as if they expected Asriel to react like that,
and without a word, they ran away.
Asriel: WHERE DO YOU THINK YOU'RE GOING CHARA ?! SANS, LET ME GO YOU PILE OF ROTTEN BONES !
sans: not until you take a deep breath and relax kiddo. and calling me names isn't helping ya...
Frisk: Asriel you have to calm down ! This isn't the right moment to have another fight !
Asriel: LET GO ! LET. GOOO ! THEY MUST PAY FOR WHAT THEY DID TO MY DAD !
Toriel: Your father is still alive Asriel ! Calm. Down !
Frisk: sans, can you please put him down…?
sans: you know what you're doing ?
Frisk gave a nod, and finally, sans put Asriel back on the floor. When his karma ability got deactivated, Asriel didn't lost a second to chase Chara,
but Frisk was faster than him and held him arm.
Frisk: Stop Asriel, stop it !
Asriel: FRISK LEAVE ME ALONE !
Frisk: And what would you do after you catch them ?! Do you except to gain your family back after dealing with Chara ? Listen Asriel, I understand what you're feeling right now but—
Asriel: WHAT COULD YOU UNDERSTAND ? YOU DIDN'T HAVE A FAMILY BEFORE YOU FELL IN THE UNDERGROUND !
BGM: Harry and Hermione
Frisk's eyes opened, revealing her wide red eyes to Asriel. Slowly, tears have began to flow on Frisk's cheek,
making the human hiding her face with her hand. After seeing her tears, Asriel's eyes turned back to their green color and felt guilty for saying such awful things to his best friend.
Asriel: F-Frisk, I'm sorry I didn't—
SLAP !
Toriel and sans cannot believe what just happened, they were so shocked they got speechless. After a few seconds, Asriel felt something burning and touched his cheek, looking at Frisk wide eyed. Frisk glared at Asriel, shaking like a leaf and panting.
Asriel: Frisk…
Frisk: Save your breath Asriel… You talked too much already…
Asriel felt so much shame that he was unable to say another word. Frisk lowed her head and walked away, going back to New Home. Asriel reached for her but it was too late… Frisk was already far… In his turn, Asriel was crying again, this time there were tears of guilt. He shouldn't have said that, he suspected Frisk had a terrible childhood, like Chara, but anger took over him and he lost control on his words. He didn't know what got over him, he felt like another person, like the day when he attacked Chara when they almost controlled Asgore entirely. When Frisk left, Asriel felt his heart break into pieces, making him clutch his chest. He took a deep breath when Toriel hugged him.
Asriel: M-mom… Where is Frisk…? D-did I… lost her…?
Toriel: Don't worry Asriel… I'm sure Frisk isn't going too far… She just need time, that's all…
sans: i'm going with her if i can comfort her. you gonna take care of asgore without me.
Napstablook: I'm going with you... I don't want the human to be sad... Ooohhhhh...
Toriel: Alright sans, good luck you two with Frisk.
sans: follow me little ghost *leaves*
Napstablook: W-wait for me...!
Asriel: *hugs back Toriel* Frisk… Don't leave me…
Toriel: *strokes Asriel's hair* Asriel, what you said was really harsh… Frisk didn't do anything wrong, she just wanted you to calm down… You really lost yourself when Chara mentioned your father… You really miss him don't you ?
Asriel: *nods* I just us to be together once again…
Toriel: Chara was in our family… And Frisk as well now…
Asriel: …
Toriel: …You gotta apology to Frisk once you see her… For now, the priority is your father, after that, we will have a talk with him and Frisk, alright my son ?
Asriel: *nods slowly* Where… where is dad ?
BGM: watch?v=In_OWdnRHKw
When they were looking at Asgore, they noticed he was already gone in the throne room as Chara got out of the way. When Toriel and Asriel got inside the throne room, Asgore was just before his trident, producing more light, making the entire room red. Slowly, Asgore laid his hand on his weapon and struggled to keep holding since the trident is getting hotter and hotter like fire. Asgore let out a loud scream making Toriel and Asriel cover their ears. Ten minutes later, a voice echoed all over the throne room… A voice Toriel had known very well…
Asgore: …Such a nice day outside… Birds are singing, flowers are blooming… Perfect weather for a game of catch…
The feels... It's so intense that I'm speechless... Asgore is finally himself! Well, almost... but he can finally talk at least! Let's just hope Asriel will reconcile with Frisk when he gets the chance. If I keep this up, the first arc will be finished! See you next time !