Chapter Eleven: The Long Forgotten Era
Earlier
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The throne room was very quiet. The Knight Knights fell in a deep sleep, unaware of the presence of a small boss Asgore entered in the throne room, the trident began to glow a crimson red light. Slowly, the weapon's owner went toward the pedestal and reached his hand to the trident. The trident's aura was strong enough to produce some wind, making flow the Golden Flowers and Asgore's long, blond hair. As soon as he made a contact, Asgore felt his hand burning. The pain came toward the arm, then the shoulder and to finish all of his body. Like all the blood in his veins were going to explode… After that, nothing more happened, Asgore fell in a sort of trance, his memories are flowing back !
Flashback:
Year 980, in Middle Age
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?: *cries heavily*
?: Howdy… Are you okay…? Why are you crying ?
?: My parents… *sob* I can't find my parents…!
?: What do you mean you can't find your parents ? Are they somewhere else ?
?: No… They abandoned me !
?: *pets her head* Hey… don't cry, it's gonna be alright… What's your name little girl ?
?: *slowly stops crying and lift her head* My name… My name is… Toriel… And I'm not a little girl…!
?: *smiles* Toriel ? That's such a wonderful name ! I'm Asgore !
Toriel: Asgore…? *gasps* Are you the Prince of the Monsters ? Asgore Dreemurr ?
Asgore: Well… Yes that's me… Please treat me like a normal person, I don't really like being treated like I'm superior to everyone…
Toriel: Okay… If you want…
Asgore: Ah, look at your face, your fur is soaked of tears ! *presents his hand* Here, come with me, I'll get you to my house !
Toriel: Hold up a minute ! My mom told me to not follow a stranger !
Asgore: *rolls his eyes* Are you saying I'm a stranger ? Really ? You didn't struggle to recognize me when I told you my name…
Toriel: W…Well…
Asgore: Come on, I'm not tricking you, I promise ! I can't leave you here all alone !
Toriel: But… My parents…
Asgore: I will help you to find your parents ! I'll make sure of that, come on little girl !
Toriel: Alright… *holds Asgore's hand and follows him* And for the last time, stop treating me like a little kid ! Your a child too !
Asgore: You are younger than me !
Toriel: How can you know that ? I'm 9 years old !
Asgore: And I'm 8 and a half !….Oh…
Toriel: *giggles*
Asgore: Why are you laughing ? What's so funny ?
Toriel: You ! You are the funny one !
Asgore: *blushes and cover his face with his other hand* Hey, s-stop laughing , that's not really funny…
Toriel: Yes it is !
Asgore: No it's not !
Toriel: *laughs lightly*
Asgore: At least, you're not crying. By the way, you don't mind if I give you a nickname ?
Toriel: What nickname ?
Asgore: How's that « Tori » sounds ?
Toriel: …Mmm alright… As long I can call you « Gorey » !
Asgore: Deal !
Year 985
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Asgore: Hey Tori !
Toriel: Hello Gorey ! You seem to be very excited, why are you making such a big smile ?
Asgore: Well, it's because I have finally made good friends, three to be exact
Toriel: *raises her brow* But everywhere you go, everyone wants to be your friend. What's different with those ?
Asgore: *huffs* Everyone wants to be my « friend » just because I'm the Prince of the Monsters, not because they like me who I am inside…
Toriel: *rolls her eyes* Well, it's part of your fault, you're always acting shy when someone else besides me is talking to you. Not to mention the way you're avoiding other people…
Asgore: It's not my fault ! Well whatever, I was searching for you so you can meet them.
Toriel: Are you sure Gorey ? I don't know if…
Asgore: *holds Toriel's hand* Don't worry Tori, they are the nicest person you can ever know !
Toriel: Really ?
Asgore: *nods* Come on, follow me ! *runs*
Toriel: H-hey Asgore ! Wait up for me, you're too fast !
Asgore: Hey guys, I'm back!
?: Hey Asgore ! I haven't see you since last year !
Asgore: *rolls his eyes* Gerson, it's just the beginning of the new year, and we just know each other for one week…
Gerson: I know, but I can't help myself to love this quote. *notices Toriel* Hey, is that your GIRLfriend who you talked about ? Your not very clever but you got taste, man I'm jealous !
Asgore: *blushes madly* S-s-shut up Gerson ! We're just best friends, that's all !
Gerson: Are you suuuure ?
Toriel: *clears her throat, blushing* Gorey, could you please introduce your friends ?
Gerson: *cracks up laughing* BWAHAHAHAHA ! « Gorey » ? Yeah, sure you are really close best friends !
Asgore: Will you just shut up, damn reptile ?! Well, Tori, this lizard is Gerson, you just saw how he is.
Gerson: *chuckles* « Tori » ?
Toriel: Nice to meet you Gerson. *whisper* You're right, he's not very clever…
Gerson: *whisper* You know right ?
Asgore: *whisper* Clever enough to hear you talking about me behind my back.
Toriel: *giggles*
Asgore: Let's move on, here is W.D Gaster, but you can call him Gaster.
Toriel: Hello Gaster, I'm Toriel.
Gaster: *makes windings signs with his hands*
Asgore: Oh right, sorry Tori, Gaster's native language is talking with windings. Actually, we're slowly teaching him how to talk. I know, he's special. But with his windings he said « It's always nice to have a new friend. It's a pleasure to meet you ».
Toriel: *stares at Asgore* You can translate ? Already ?
Asgore: *smirks* So who's not very clever earlier ?
Gerson: Who are you and what have you done to the real Asgore Dreemurr ?
Asgore: *slaps his head*
Gerson: OWW ! What the hell, dude ?
Asgore (Gaster): « You deserved that one. » Thank you so much Gaster !
Gaster: *thumb up*
Asgore: And for last, here is Tibault, don't mind him, he is not very talkative.
Toriel: Oh, you're a human, right ?
Tibault: *nods slowly*
Toriel: Don't worry, I have nothing against humans, race doesn't matter isn't it ?
Tibault: *smiles*
Gaster: *notices something under Toriel's arm and makes windings signs*
Asgore: « What is that book you're reeding ? »
Toriel: Oh, this *shows the book* This is book which is introducing fire magic.
Gerson: You want to use fire magic ? Looking at your personality, I would think you would learn water magic…
Asgore (Gaster): « Boss monsters are more adapted to fire magic than the other elements. I thought I told you already. »
Gerson: Boss monster aren't bossy after all, all you can do is use fire magic…
Asgore: In magic element, that's true, but we can still fight in hand to hand.
Toriel: What do you mean ?
Asgore: You can also use magic to summon a weapon of your choice and fight in close combat.
Asgore (Gaster): « But it requires a lot of train and training to control the weapon. Since it's made of magic, it can be heavy at the beginning. »
Gerson: My weapon is a hammer, and it's really, REALLY, heavy… I just began three weeks ago, and I don't see any progress.
Tibault: Just be patient, when time comes, your hammer would seem very light.
Toriel: What about you Asgore ? Do you know what weapon you want to use ?
Asgore: I already summoned it for the first time years ago, it's a trident.
Gerson: Hey, it would be nice if we show you our weapons !
Asgore (Gaster): « If you do that, you will scare the people of the city, and give us a lot of trouble. Do you ever think about consequences Gerson ? »
Toriel: He's right, you can still show us anytime when no one else is around. But, to be honest, I'm kinda afraid you will use your weapons to kill.
Tibault: I could say the same about you Toriel, learning fire magic.
Toriel: There are two reasons which are explaining why I want to learn fire magic: the first one is that fire magic is some kind of legacy for boss monsters, and the last one is not for fight, fire is very useful in life.
Tibault: I think you learned fire magic as well Asgore…
Asgore: *sighs* Yes, my parents forced me to learn it, telling me the same words Tori just said right now…
Gerson: To reassure you, we do not intend to use our fighting skills for making conflicts: as you can see, in this world, people are dying everyday, sometime, are getting killed. Nothing is saying we cannot be the next targets. So in summary, Asgore and I are training in close combat just for self-defense.
Toriel: I hope you won't be forced to spill blood…
Asgore: Everyone is hoping the same, Tori…
Year 987
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Toriel: The skies are really beautiful tonight. These lights are so gorgeous…
Asgore: Gaster told me that it is called « auroras ». It usually appears in the Northen part of the world.
Toriel: But we're not in the North Pole, it's just winter.
Asgore: You're right… It must be the first time an aurora can be seen in this land. We're really lucky to see this.
Toriel: *leans on Asgore's shoulder* Yes… very lucky…
Asgore: *blushes* To…Tori ? Are you alright ?
Toriel: I was getting cold but now i'm fine…
Asgore: Didn't you mastered fire magic ?
Toriel: Your warmth doesn't requires magic…
Asgore: *chuckles* Am I a sort of blanket right now ?
Toriel: Does it bother you ? If you want, I'll—
Asgore: *hugs Toriel* I didn't say it bothered me…
Toriel: *hugs back* you're too predictable Gorey, I swear…
Asgore: …
Toriel: What is it Asgore ?
Asgore: I'm so sorry Tori…
Toriel: About what ? You're scarring me…
Asgore: Remember when I met you ? I promised you that I would find your parents, but I failed miserably… I don't deserve your trust anymore, I—
Toriel: *puts a finger on Asgore's mouth* Shhh, Asgore, I know all these last years you tried to find them, but… Something deep inside of me is telling me they're not in this world anymore… I'm very sad when I think about them. But, you know Asgore, if I'm able to smile, it's because of you: you shared your home with me, you gave me your friendship, because of you, I have made good friends. And because of you…* strokes Asgore's chin* I felt love…
Asgore: Tori…
Toriel: I love you Asgore Dreemurr…
Asgore: I love you too Toriel… So much…
Toriel: Since when…?
Asgore: Since the day I saw your beautiful face and those emerald eyes for the first time…
Toriel: For so long…? Took you long enough to confess…
Asgore: I'm not to only one who should be blamed for this, my lady…
Toriel: *laughs* I told you to not call me that, you know I hate this…!
Asgore: *rolls his eyes* What should I say then ?
Toriel: I don't know… « sexy goat » ?
Asgore: *raises his eyebrow* In front of everyone ?
Toriel: You're right, bad idea…
Asgore: *kisses her forehead*
Toriel: By the way, that day, why did you help me ? I mean, you could've ignored me like the others…
Asgore: You were crying… I can't stand to watch people crying, it makes me sad and it gaves me will to help them…
Toriel: You are so fragile for a boy…
Asgore: That's what I am…
Toriel: And that's the reason I love you…
Year 1095
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Gerson: Asgore ! This is serious, the humans are attacking us !
Asgore: It's impossible ! For many years, the humans signed a non-agression treaty ! They have no reason to declare war on us !
Gerson: They broke the treaty, Tibault's grandchild is leading their army ! I saw them, they are on a rampage, killing every monster they find in their way !
We have to protect those who are still in danger, we must fight back !
Gaster: Asgore, I agree with Gerson, but only for protecting the innocents. We shouldn't play their game.
Gerson: And what should we do ?! Let them kill us ?! Have you lost your mind Gaster ?! I say we should attack them, if they want war, they'll have it ! Asgore and I are strong enough !
Toriel: You are the one who lost his mind Gerson ! Don't underestimate the humans, they are stronger than you think ! And even if you manage to defeat this army, what about the monsters unable to fight back ?! You and Asgore cannot fight the humans and protect our people at the same time !
Gerson: So what do you suggest then ?!
Asgore: Follow Gaster's advice. Even thought Tibault was a pacifist, he was powerful… And with his granchild… We're gonna split in two groups: Tori, you're going with me, We're gonna do our best to prevent the humans from advancing on our territories. We're gonna combine our magic so we can surround the army with a fire barrier, hoping it would last… You Gerson, you're gonna help Gaster to evacuate the monster villages. I'm counting on you to protect him from any harm. Gaster, if there are no other alternative, you may use this magic you have created for you.
Gaster: And after that ?
Toriel: Asgore and me will try to negotiate with the humans. We must find out why they declared war on the monsters all of a sudden. In the worst case, we should hide in Mt. Ebott, in my memories, the mountains are wide enough to hide everyone from the humans's sight… But I hope we won't be forced to use this plan… May… May our ancestors protect us…