One World: Many Souls
Chapter 18: Blinding Adoration
Frisk's Point of View:
I didn't feel right…
Nothing felt right…
What was wrong with me?
Why was I acting like this?
I felt sick, there had to be something wrong with me. I just… what was wrong with me? I couldn't figure it out! Any time I had a moment to think and tried to remember back to past events to try and discover what could be the problem, my mind was going blank. Pieces were missing in my memories and it only stressed me out more…
I think… I needed a doctor-
No, I'm fine. Everything is fine. Don't stress yourself out.
You're only making yourself more worked up.
But what if I'm not? What if this is real and not all made up in my head? Losing part of my memories is a big deal, isn't it? Shouldn't I see a doc-
No, I'm fine, there's absolutely nothing wrong. Nothing at all.
I felt such a strange feeling in my chest, it felt like it was hard to breathe. I struggled so hard, holding onto my desk to keep myself upright. I felt cold, I felt weak…
I didn't feel anything like my normal self…
"Frisk?" Through my door I could hear my sister call out. "Is everything alright? I can feel your soul pounding terribly… Are you feeling alright?"
She'd been home for the last few months after the birth of her babies. She was also helping Papyrus raise his little one as well. Her babies were almost half a year old at that point and Papyrus' was five months old. She figured at least until the babies were a year old before she'd go back to work more full time and instead Sans would be a stay-at-home dad while Angel went back to work with the houses.
It was nice having my sister home, and just having her there had me more at ease, loosening the aches in my soul that I knew she could feel.
I tried to control my breathing. I had to respond or she would come in. I needed to sooth my soul. It was too potent like hers had been before she married Sans…
"I-I'm okay. Just… stressed with homework and… an upcoming project…"
Against my wishes she opened the door regardless. Strewed all over my desk was my science homework and an up coming project that I just couldn't get myself to focus on. I'd tried for the last couple of hours. I couldn't see anything. Everything was a jumbled mess…
There had to be something wrong with me-
No, you're fine, calm down. You'll only worry everyone…
My sister stared there at me for a few moments, she looked among the chaos that was my room to determine what was rightfully my chaos and what perhaps was out of place. She knew me like the back of her hand. Angel always knew when something was wrong.
Her face said it all, she didn't like the way everything looked. Something was certainly wrong and I was breaking from under it all.
"Frisk… this has gone too long. Something, I'm not what, is wrong, and you need to see a doctor."
Yes, that's what I need-
"No! I don't need one Sis. I'm just tired and stressed. This… stupid material is way over my head… Couldn't Sans… or you… give me a hand with it?"
Why do I keep stopping myself from asking for help?! Something IS wrong with me-
No, you're FINE. Stopping stressing, it's making it worse than it needs to be.
"Stop this Frisk." Angel's tone and look certainly told me she could see and feel the struggle going on within myself. "We're going to Alphys'-"
"She hasn't found anything wrong with me though! There's no point!"
"Don't give me that tone! I've watched you lower yourself right into the dirt in these following years; don't think I haven't been paying attention. You're nothing like my sister! It's like someone's talking through you! It's like… you're not Frisk!"
And that… hit a cord with me… Everything turned numb… I had precious seconds to breath and think before something else happened.
What happened in these last two years that changed? What caused me to be a different person?
And then it dawned on me… Luke. He was the only different variable. I still couldn't understand why I accepted him so quickly as both a friend, or a boyfriend. Everything felt so rushed and muddled.
I had to get to the bottom of it all. I had to see Luke.
But… was it wise to go… alone? Should I have been worried-
No! Luke isn't a problem. He's always been there for me when family and friends had all but left me! Why should I be worried?
I just had to get by Angel…
"Whatever…" With a deep sigh, I walked over to my messy sheets and laid down in them. Ignoring my sister and she stood there and said choice words I couldn't hear. It was like my body knew to turn her out. Her words, I literally heard nothing as I laid there…
There was something wrong! Call out to her! Get help!
No, there's no need. You're making a mountain out of a mole hill. Stop that.
That second voice of mine… I didn't sound like me! Am… am I being controlled?
No, that's ridiculous! Who would want to control me of all people?
I couldn't the reasons at the time, but I felt my body finally move once Angel had slammed my door shut. Carefully climbing out, I heard Angel stomping away to where I heard the babies crying out.
It was my chance.
No, I shouldn't go.
Yes, I should. I needed to talk to Luke.
No, no, no!
But my body moved on its own. I had no control. It moved on its own toward the window. Just as when I'd left a time or two on my own to go to Luke's in the night. I normally would just use my magic, but I was actively fighting whatever this was. It couldn't use my magic. I was determined to try and fight this and stay. I had to get Angel or Sans, or Papyrus.
Someone help me!
You're fine, just go see Luke like you always do.
Was it… was Luke who was controlling me? Or someone close to him?
Regardless of the fact that I wouldn't use my magic, my body climbed down a massive climbing rose my sister had growing up the side of the house. It barely had blossoms coming out on that April day. The vines were old and dense in many parts. They also grew along a beautiful trellis my father and built many years ago for my mother. Using it to climb down the side of the building, my body was using the last of the energy it had to run down the street. Away from home and those that could help me as I ran toward Luke's.
I honestly blacked out for part of it, my mind and body just… were struggling so much to keep up. I don't know what happened, but I vaguely remembered hitting the sidewalk in my exhaustion. The sidewalk was cold… it felt nice to my overheated body.
"Frisky?"
I felt instant dread come over me the second I heard that voice. I looked up with what energy I had to see a concerned looking Luke's face above me, but… it was hard to see it honestly. Everything was so fuzzy. Was it because I was fighting these feelings so hard?
"Yo Frisky! What are you doing out here! We gotta get you warmed up!"
Against my will, I felt him lift me up into his arms. I could barely notice that there were others of his friends around. I could hear their voices, and… one… had a camera?
What the hell? Was he videotaping me?
Relax, it's nothing out of the ordinary.
No! This is weird! I don't want this! I want to be free! Let me go!
You are free, relax.
Carefully I was led over to where Luke's house was and was given a blanket in his bedroom. Stuck above with little room to escape, I tried to keep my gaze off of him.
But my body kept looking back… Oh my god! What do I do!
Relax…
But I couldn't. I just couldn't!
"Easy Frisky, what's wrong?"
"Dude, she's really been put through the ringer. Was it her sister?"
"Damn… what kind of a household does she live in?"
"Hey Boss, do ya wanna get started over here. I've been rolling for a while."
"Yeah," Luke's voice came back into focus. "Let's do that. Frisky, hey, can ya hear me?"
Against my better will, my head lifted up to meet that of Luke's. He was just above me. I could see the outline of his being while he attempted to pull me to my feet. I could just barely hear words coming from him, but I couldn't register any of them. It was like a haze…
"So," his words came back into focus a few minutes later when I felt a peck to my lips. "With that all being said… Frisky… I wanna marry you."
What?! No! No! No!
Stop that, this will be amazing to be with him. Together forever.
I couldn't say a word even as I internally screamed. It was becoming clearer to me in my muddled mind that Luke was controlling me. He had been the entire time! He pulled me away from family and friends! He… He must have done that so that no one would come to help me…
Oh my god! What am I going to do?! I don't want that! I don't want to get married! He'll be attached to me forever! I'll never be able to stop him!
But this is good! We want to be with him forever. Stop fighting yourself. You want this. You've always wanted this.
I recognized it then. It was his voice that was telling me these things! He was the one trying to calm me down. At least I could some, but he still was trying to shut me down! He was either after money, fame, or something of that nature through marrying me! No! I couldn't let that happen!
"Don't… you want to marry me Frisky?"
Yes, you do, come on. Just say yes.
"Y…"
No! I won't say it! I won't say it! I won't say it! I won't say it! I won't say it! I won't say it! I won't say it! I won't say it! I won't say it! I won't say it! I won't say it! I won't say it!
"Y-yes…"
No! No! I don't want this! Leave me alone! I want my family!
Your family is gone. We're your family now.
Under the haunting realization that I had been right, I was led over to where one of the other boys was citing vows to us like Gram had done for Angel and Sans. The blanket around me was used like a makeshift veil. It covered the upper part of my face, most likely to prevent others from seeing just how bad of a position was I was. How I wasn't well and shouldn't have been able to make calls like that.
Internally I cried as I stood there with him. I felt some sort of cheep costume jewelry placed on my finger while he forced me to put one on his. I was shaking so much in my fear. Why… why did this happen to me? Why did I let this happen?
He must have controlled me long ago, back when we met. Over the months of him and I getting to know each other, he was worming his way deeper to control me and push away my friends and family. I hadn't spoken much or spent any time with them due to the foul mood he always put me in.
There was no one to help me…
I'm always by your side, Frisky. Now, show a smile.
"Now Lucas Madden, do you take Francine Terians to be your wife?"
"Hell yeah, I do."
"And Francine Terians, do you take Lucas Madden to be your husband?"
No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No!
Now, now Frisky. Stop that. It won't stop you from being my wife forever.
"I-I… d-do…"
"Now we just have to have you two sign this legal document to take down to the courthouse tomorrow. And then I can pronounce you husband and wife."
A paper was then set before us and Luke quickly signed his name with no hesitation. I was given the pen next as his hands were set on my shoulders.
"Go ahead Frisky."
You couldn't stop even if you wanted to.
My hand was shaking as he correctly stated that I began to sign my name. Painstakingly and slowly did my body sign while I tried to look anywhere else for a shred of hope to save me. But all hope crumbled when I saw the bottom of the paper had been stamped by a house member.
Sans.
His name was on the marriage license. His signature!
Oh my god, there was no saving me…
"Now we'll be together forever, right Frisky?"
Third Person Point of View:
Little did Luke and his friends know that there was another who followed them into the house that night. A figured stalked them in the dark, a monster from its rough appearance. Without a single person knowing, they stood there and watched as the boys humiliated and forced the young human woman into signing the papers. Using their magic, the dark room came to light and the so-called groom was punched in the face by a flaming punch.
It seemed Frisk's rescue team was none other than Asriel Dreemur.
Witch's Note:
Okay, I really hope that no one expected this! Oh, we have been waiting for this for so long-
Mystic Girl: FINAL-FUCKING-LY! (My best friend was jumping for joy with her weapons all at the ready to go with others behind her prepared of her army.) Do any of you know how hard it's been to hold my god damn tongue for almost twenty chapters!? I've been waiting an ETERNITY to tell you how much I hate Luke and how badly I've wanted to hunt him down! I'm damn well waiting on that paperwork you promised me Halloween and we are all fucking at the ready after this chapter.
Me: (Raising an eye brow, I can't help but giggle at her.) I can see that. You planning on taking over this entire chapter?
Mystic Girl: You know what? Why not! It's my turn to take over this place! We are gonna ride that little fucker's ass until we tear him to shreds! All. I. Need. Is. That. Paper.
Me: Soon, my sister. Soon. You know the drill by now. Besides, I'm sure your following are going to be asking you lots of questions once this chapter gets out. So you best get ready to run your mouth off.
Speaking of, let's do that! Reviews!
Mystic Girl: Reviews! (She's laughing so hard) I can't wait!
MysticBoywastaken: Yes! More cute babies! And perhaps more down the line?!
But yeah... things are going on with Frisk pretty badly now...
Mystic Girl: And now they can see why! (She threw her hands dramatically reviewing what just took place.)
Thechaosmaster: So, my message is gonna be kinda small just because your review was mostly getting prepared for your fight with Mettaton. Any changes to that arsenal since this happened? You have a ripe Luke getting ready for the taking.
Mystic Girl: Chaos! You best be ready and make sure everyone else is in line too! I need you and Mystic Boy on hand IMMEDIATELY! We have a code black going on and we need to do everything to prepare! I'm ready! Are you?
Shadow8Phantom: Welp, you were right to be worried Shadow. As you can see from this chapter… yeah, Frisk wasn't in a good spot. Luke's magic really did a number on her from all the clues and pieces we saw before, and now the whole picture comes together for us all to see.
All that's left is the finishing touches. XD
Also, you most certainly weren't wrong when it came to your thoughts on the next couple chapters! Here we go!
Dasansi: Well… yeah… looks a bit hard to translate somewhat over here… Yeah, I can tell your mind was struggling with this, but that's okay. Got some laughs out of it. Right Mystic?
Mystic Girl: (Trying to look at the message, but hardly understanding the gibberish before her.) Yeah, no. I got nothing. Can I go now?
Me: I'm sorry Dasansi… as you can see… she's in a mood, and not much is holding her back right now…
Mystic Girl: Are we done yet?! I got stuff to do! That asshole is going to mounted to my wall when I'm done with him!
Me: (I look over the reviews and noticed we managed to get through them all.) Looks like it, go for it, Hon. Do your thing and I'll continue preparing the papers.
Mystic Girl: YES! (She burst off running, already ordering around those under her to prepare for the gathering of Luke.)
Me: Welp… I'll sign off then! Lots to handle and lots to do, folks! We love you all and we'll see you next week with another chapter to continue the madness. Can't wait to hear what you all have to say.
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