Snyderverse Neptunia Snippets

by Derald Snyder

Snippet 08- Meeting The Monsters (Part 2)

*Inside the village...*

"So you say that today's monsters fight you on a 3D plane?" Asgore reiterated as the group walked through the monster village, Papyrus loudly pointing out every single landmark he could see.

"And they don't just jump out at you?" Frisk added.

"Right, we retconned the whole random encounter thing a long time ago," Vert nodded. "Now you can see the monsters on the dungeon map, and even surprise them from behind, though the opposite also holds true."

"But you can also avoid them completely," Frisk pointed out.

"If we have to, yes."

"To be fair, the monsters only become a real problem if a final boss-type character appears to coordinate them," Peach spoke up. "Otherwise you only find them by going to dungeons and what not."

"I see what you mean. I was something of a 'final boss' myself, in the past," Asgore nodded. Seeing Toriel shooting a brief glare at him, he quickly added, "N-not that I'm proud of that or anything."

"Well, you aren't the first final boss I've encountered that managed to redeem themselves," Vert said. "There was an anti-CPU protestor who gained power from from an ancient goddess from an alternate dimension, and we had to beat her back to her senses. Thankfully she's seen the error of her ways, and works as a lawyer now."

"Yeah, and she saved my fiancee from false murder charges," Peach added.

"Did she now? Well, that's wonderful that she managed to turn over a new leaf," Toriel smiled and nodded.

"HEY! ARE ANY OF YOU PAYING ATTENTION?!" Papyrus suddenly jumped in. "WE'RE GETTING TO THE BEST PART HERE- MY HOUSE!" He pointed to a nondescript two-story house that was off-white in color. Next to the house was a red rover and two mailboxes, one of which was overflowing with mail. "THE OVERSTUFFED ONE IS SANS' MAILBOX! I ALWAYS TELL HIM TO CLEAN IT OUT, BUT HE NEVER LISTENS!"

"it's all junk mail, anyway. why even bother?" Sans shrugged.

"Sounds like you're something of a lazy bum," Peach said with a look of disapproval.

"hey, i'll have you know i got a ton of work done today. a skele-ton." There was the sound of a rimshot as Sans turned to wink at the fourth wall.

"SANS! THE HUMANS DON'T NEED TO HEAR YOUR LAME BONE PUNS!" Papyrus complained.

"Yeah, that was a 3/10 at best," Peach deadpanned. "Better leave the funny business to your brother, he does it better without even trying."

"THAT'S RIGHT! ...WAIT, WHAT?" Papryus said in confusion. Just then, a yapping sound was heard from inside the house! "OH NO! NOT THE ANNOYING DOG AGAIN!" Sure enough, a white poodle ran out of the door, with a bone in it's mouth! "GIVE THAT BACK! THAT'S NOT A TOY TO CHEW ON!" the skeleton cried as he ran off after the dog.

"Oh, dear. I've had my own share of troubles with that dog," Toriel sighed.

"I'm guessing it's a stray?" Vert said.

"I suppose you could say that..."

"I've played fetch with it a few times," Frisk spoke up. "I don't know if it's a monster or just a normal dog, though."

"So there are dog monsters here, then?" the CPU asked.

"Sure, and a lot of them act like real dogs, too," Frisk nodded. "Actually, I hear some coming this way..."

"Sounds like a whole pack of dogs," Peach noted, tensing a little. "I hope that Papyrus didn't get into trouble with that stray dog's friends..."

"Oh no... don't tell me..." Alphys gasped.

"Is something wrong, Dr. Alphys?" Asgore asked.

"I-It's..." Alphys stammered. Suddenly, a multi-legged monstrosity came into view, with a wide body and a dog's head, except instead of eyes and a snout, there was only a large hole! "Endogeny!" she finally got out, as the creature made a beeline for the humans!

"Look out, Lady Vert!" Peach cried as she jumped in front of the CPU... As Endogeny leapt at her, she slammed it with an uppercut that sent it flying backwards a few feet! Some red text appeared over Endogeny as it leapt back to it's feet, looking none the worse for wear!

"I-it didn't take any damage?!" Vert realized, as Endogeny ran at them again.

"ENDOGENY!" Another voice cried out, this one gruff but feminine. "Bad dogs! Bad! No pouncing on others! YOU SIT! YOU STAY!" Endogeny let out a sound like many dogs whining at once, hunching down on it's legs. The voice's owner then came into view, a blue-skinned fish woman with red hair up in a ponytail, an eyepatch over her left eye. "Honestly, Alphys, haven't I told you you gotta raise your voice when commanding this puppy-amalgamate?"

"I-I would have, but it was too fast!" Alphys stammered, blushing a little.

"Amalgamate?" Vert raised an eyebrow.

"Yes, it's basically a bunch of dog monsters that fused together," the dinosaur averted her gaze. "B-but it was an accident! I didn't know...!"

"Calm yourself. No one blames you for what happened," Asgore said in a (somewhat) soothing voice.

"Oh, so it's one of your failed experiments, huh?" Peach said. "That explains a few things..."

"Y-yes, it must have smelled Popato Chisps on you or something," Alphys explained.

"Huh...? Well, I did have a sandwich and chips before we left..." Peach breathed onto her hand, before smelling it. "I guess only a dog could sniff that out..."

"Anyway, you're Undyne, correct?" Vert cut in. "Neptune told me about you, but this is the first time we've met in person."

"Neptune...? Oh yeah, that Purple Heart goddess!" Undyne recalled. "So... you must be Green Heart, right?"

"Yes, though I prefer to go by 'Vert'," the CPU nodded. "And this is-"

"I know who she is!" Undyne cut her off. "White Gorilla, right? One of that Red Grizzly's fellow Armored Rangers!"

Peashy blinked for a moment. "Oh, so he told you about that... Yeah, but you can call me Peach, okay?"

"Peach, huh...? Well, that's just peachy! Fuhuhuhu!" Undyne chuckled. "Seriously, though, you look really strong! We should have a match!"

"Not right now, Undyne," Toriel said gently but firmly. "Some of the other monsters might get the wrong idea..."

"Yeah, maybe some other time, okay?" Frisk added.

"...oh, fine. Later, then," Undyne sighed. "So did you get mad at him for joining the bad guys?"

"I gave him a good slap in the face," Peach nodded. "And told him the wedding was being moved back a ways. But while we're on that subject..." She walked directly in front of Undyne, before dropping to one knee and bowing her head. "Thank you for saving Adrian's life. I would have been devastated if that demon kitty had killed him..."

"Uh..." Undyne averted her gaze, looking somewhat embarrassed. "Well, uh, sure... but, just so we're clear, I only saved him at first because I knew Frisk would never forgive me if I didn't! And then that cat tried to kill me along with him, so I gave her what she deserved!"

"Thank you, Undyne. You're a good fish," Frisk said with a beaming smile, causing Undyne's blush to deepen.

"Yes, part of the reason I came here was to commend you for saving one of my army's finest soldiers," Vert added with a smile. "Although, he's since been discharged due to working with the villainous Ho-Hum group, even if was a false flag operation of sorts..."

"FALSE FLAG? SO THEY WERE PUTTING UP FAKE FLAGS ALL OVER YOUR NATION?!" Papyrus asked, causing almost everyone present to sweat-drop.

"she means that they weren't really evil, just pretending to be," Sans corrected him.

"Right, their leader was concerned that me and my fellow CPUs were getting too lazy and complacent," Vert nodded. "While I could see where they were coming from, their actions were far too extreme..."

"Oh yeah, I think I remember that Neptune saying something about that," Undyne recalled. "That's why that airship appeared above Mt. Ebott while I was training on the summit, right?"

"It was certainly a unique design... quite hard to miss," Alphys concurred. "I'm glad we were able to assist you, even if only a little... But, Miss Peach, if you don't mind my asking... is that little Peashy related to you? Because you seem to look similar..."

"Um, yeah, it's a little complicated, but I can safely say she's from the same family tree," Peach affirmed. "She thinks of me as her big sister, and sometimes I go over to Planeptune to play with her..."

"GOOD FOR YOU! YOU SHOULD ALWAYS TREASURE FAMILY BONDS! JUST LIKE I DO WITH SANS!" Papyrus exclaimed.

"yeah, my big bro is the greatest. life wouldn't be the same without him," Sans said with no hint of sarcasm or disdain.

"That does beg the question... what about little Frisk? Why is she all by herself?" Vert pondered.

"I'm not by myself. I have Toriel, Papyrus, Sans, Undyne, Alphys, and all the other monsters," Frisk replied.

"That's not what I... oh, never mind," the CPU sighed. "If you're happy where you are now, then I have no cause to object."

"by the way, since you're back, i'm guessing the dog got away?" Sans asked his brother.

"ACTUALLY, THIS NICE FLOWER POPPED UP AND GAVE MY BONE BACK!" Papyrus responded. "SAVED ME A LOT OF TROUBLE!"

"A flower?! Oh, dear..." Alphys said worryingly. Toriel frowned, while even Frisk seemed concerned.

"Uh... what is it about a flower that's got you so worried?" Peach asked hesitantly. Suddenly, a flower with golden petals and a simple face in the center popped up in front of her! "Yikes!"

"Howdy!" the flower greeted. "So, I hate to break up the happy scene, but I thought you should know... human bandits are making their way up to village again."

"What?! Those jerks again?!" Undyne growled. "I thought they woulda learned their lesson after I kicked their butts last time!"

"...Did you have something to do with this, Flowey?" Frisk asked critically.

"Who, me? Surely you jest!" Flowey stuck his tongue out. "It's not my fault that some humans are idiots. But since this so-called goddess is here, maybe she can take care of them this time! Unless... you're a FAKE?!"

"Fake?! Well, I never! And from a flower no less!" Vert cried, insulted.

"Don't make me uproot you, buster!" Peach growled.

"Now, now... I'm just saying, now's the chance for you to put your money where your mouth is! Just because you're tall and beautiful doesn't make you divine!" Flowey challenged.

"Well, in that case... Access!" Vert was engulfed in a pillar of light, which soon faded to reveal her HDD form, causing several monsters to gasp in awe! "What do you think now, flower?"

"WOWEE! SO THIS IS THE GODDESS' TRUE FORM?!" Papyrus cried in delight.

"Oh, yeah, she's the real deal, alright," Undyne nodded.

"Yes, I can certainly see why," Asgore concurred.

"I-isn't that a bit risqué, Lady Vert?" Toriel said as she knelt down and covered Frisk's eyes. "Frisk, don't you dare dress like that when you grow up!"

"But she's so pretty..." Frisk protested, though she made no effort to remove Toriel's hands.

"Nice light show. But is that ALL you can do?" Flowey snarked.

"Hmph! I shall show you what I can do! Which way are the bandits?" Green Heart asked.

"That way, if they're coming from the same direction as last time," Undyne pointed.

"Off I go, then!" With that, the CPU rose into the air and flew off, drawing more gasps from the gathered monsters.

"Let's go after her! I wanna see the goddess in action!" Undyne said, running off after Vert.

"W-wait for me!" Alphys gasped as she tried to run after Undyne.

"We should go, too, just in case," Asgore suggested to Toriel.

"...Fine. Frisk, you stay with Papyrus and Sans for now," Toriel instructed.

"Okay," the child nodded.

"Alright, let's go!" Peach nodded, running off after Undyne and Alphys.

"GOOD LUCK, ASGORE AND AGORE'S CLONE!" Papyrus called after them as they went off.

"...Well, this should be interesting," Flowey chuckled before disappearing into the soil...

*To be continued...*