Greetings! This is a direct message to all creation from The Mother. If you are receiving this, then there is a huge announcement that we in The Family hope you will not miss.

Starting New Years, or as some of you like to call it, Rest Day, The Assistant and Abilities System will be receiving a major update to certain functions. There will also be a Worlds and Reality Update issued at the same time.

For the Assistant and Abilities, the following will be updated.

Common Abilities will all be given a higher level cap.

Rare Abilities can now also level up.

Legendary Abilities can level up, with a few exceptions.

The Assistant can now keep track of slain enemies for records and personal score keeping.

The Assistant now registers EXP when killing enemies. This EXP will convert into Skill Points over time.

New Abilities and TItles will be added.

Some existing Titles and Abilities will be improved.

The following for World and Reality will be updated.

There is now going to be a Level 0 Dungeon. This Dungeon type will be meant for training eager youths seeking adventure. Death is impossible in these dungeons, but enemies can still inflict pain. Even the Void Level 0 Dungeons will not kill, but will hurt more than normal. Loot in these dungeons will be minimum as it's more for training and practice.

Dungeons levels will now be increased. Existing Dungeons may increase based on factors, but some new dungeons can spawn up to a danger level of 20. This included a Void counterpart.

Some of the new higher level dungeons may appear in areas of the world not explored or not inhabited by anything of note already across Reality.

Perma Death Monsters and Void Admins have been moved to the new Void Level 20 and Level Twenty Dungeons after the update.

Some Dungeons can now have trials that will increase its danger level to increase its challenge.

Dungeons can now come in up to triple the maximum prior size.

Dungeon Loot will now respawn Weekly, Enemies Daily, Bosses and Optional Bosses remain a Yearly Respawn.

I blinked, staring at the notification that came up in front of me in my hud.

"Did anyone else just get a pop up message or am I still asleep?" Davy asked as he, Alphys, Squeaks and I were all in the Royal Lab. I was getting a tour when this appeared.

"You're not asleep, I got the message to…fucking…The Family is updating Reality…and it's a big update apparently…"

"... The fact they treat it like some giant MMO thing is honestly hilarious." Davy chuckled. "Also, they update shit on new years? That's a lot of weirdness… but I kinda like it."

"I can't see anything of what you guys are talking about so… sounds interesting." Alphys said.

"Basically, the Gods of this reality are updating this world like an MMO like Davy mentioned, such things like making Dungeon's go up to level 20, actually having an EXP bar, new titles and abilities, and also a level 0 dungeon for all the kids that want to do some dungeon fun." I explained.

"Huh… So the outside world runs on video game logic? Cool." She nodded. "Well, all that aside, most of what we make here has been magic boosting or stat boosting magic items, and some modified hybrid machines using magic and technology to accomplish a task."

"We also use this place as a base for the prank war with Toriel. Or Tony. Depending on who buys our loyalties first." Davy added.

"I still feel bad for my poor thunder pupper…" I sighed. "He's been through a lot…"

"Yeah…" Davy sighed. "Back then he was… pretty rough."

"From what he said…Processing is the worst thing an Isekai can experience…" I sighed bitterly.

"It's why there's the Prank War, it helps…distract him from it and helps him smile." Alphys brought up.

"Yup. Which is why we built him the Pie Bazooka." Davy said.

"You gave him a Pie Bazooka?" I asked in amazement.

"Yes. He has a Pie Bazooka, Torial has a Pie Cannon, Asgore has a Prank War house he goes to when it starts, and the whole underground is on high alert for up to two weeks." Alphys chuckled.

"Huh…right then." I said honestly.

"And I, Sans, Squeaks and Gastor are Prank War Mercs for hire." Davy chuckled.

"I'm not surprised. "I admitted. "So…besides all of that, I have to fight Mettaton and Napstablook."

"Yup." Davy nodded.

"Yeah. Mettaton is gonna be really happy to get you on their show." Alphys said with a smirk.

"Yeah, hopefully it'll be a good show and not…what I did to Papyrus." I sighed, still feeling bad about breezing through his challenges when he worked so hard on it.

"That depends, how well can you dance?"

"...Yes…" I said slowly, really hoping Mettaton's 'dance' would be that weird ass flailing they do in game.

"That's not an answer." Alphys pointed out.

"Yes it is, you just don't know the reason behind it." I said defensively.

"Eh, public humiliation is better than dance lessons with Meg… though if she ever sees that she might force you into them…" Davy brought up.

"...I think I have a good idea on what to do against Mettaton." I said readily. "And what's special about Napstablook's fight? Is it a music battle?"

"It's sort of a mix between his built in weapons and an ability David told me you have called Earphone Jack? Basically He fights with weaponized music." Alphys said. "The right frequencies and some magic can deal physical and mental damage among other kinds of attacks."

"That's gonna be fun…" I sighed, imagining his battle was going to be an entertaining but difficult rhythm battle.

"You wanna go find Mettaton or Napstablook first?"

"Might as well go see Napstablook first." I answered.

"Alright. He should be at his family snail farm…" Alphys hummed.

"I'll take them there. D-2 and I haven't seen each other in a thousand years." Davy said as he led me out of the lab.

"Two thousand." I corrected, following along as I sighed. "Two thousand…"

"I'd say let's get drinks but the stuff I brew would probably kill you." Davy chuckled as we exited the lab and were back into Hotland. "So, have a mental breakdown at realizing the time bullfuckery when you arrived?"

"Not a full blown one cause I'm still just…trying to process thing's and still upset about it all." I said honestly.

"That's fair. Also," Davy said, then whacked me upside the back of the head. "How dare you loophole the no chasing after the goats rule!"

"Sucks to suck feather butt." I laughed, rubbing the back of my head from the smack.

"Heh, at least I can take comfort in knowing that the odds of you actually sleeping with Asriel are as close to zero as statistically possible. Honestly that kid's so pure and so embarrassed by lewd stuff it's beyond comical and down right unreal."

"Yes, I was told that he woke up, remembered the thing that happened, then passed out immediately." I admitted.

"Yup, that's Azzy." Davy chuckled. "Kid is… awkward as hell. But he's a good person. Honestly he and Chara are total opposites most of the time."

"Yes, I have noticed." I nodded. "But…still, two thousand years…"

"Hmm… Not too sure what to tell ya. Two thousand years have passed. Stuff happened, nothing all that crazy really. World outside the Underground is nice. Got to prevent a lot of nasty things my earth and I assume yours did that were… bad."

"Yeah, I can imagine all the bad things you stopped." I said honestly.

"Was weird, you know. This makes it twice I've technically been Isekaie'd. Three times for Tony."

"Yeah, twice for me as well technically." I said honestly. "But…so far things have been going well with my little tour of the underground."

"That's good. Was hoping you'd enjoy it all. Sorry if not everything is completely accurate. Especially given the Temmies…"

"Honestly I'm…still upset that all of this turned from 'hanging out with friends and family' to 'here's a disney tour', but it's been fun…and yeah, the Temmies are…a sad development given their now complete shut-ins…except for Bob."

"Yeah, Bob's cool. I knew given… people, that there would be issues regardless." Davy huffed. "But some just don't listen…"

"I want to help get them out of their hole but…" I sighed. "I doubt it'll really help…"

"Only ones you can help are the ones who want it."

"And sadly the only one that wants help is Bob." I said. "Hopefully if the Temmies see Bob out and about it'll show them it's safe to be out."

"Not likely. It was a mess the first time, and believe it or not Temmie's as a race live roughly two hundred years."

"Huh, neat." I nodded.

"That means there's not likely to be any willing to break their isolation unless they're like Bob, sick of the silence and the isolation, or they're a new generation that never experienced what the older ones went through. It happens all the time… maybe one day but the older generation right now, no… they'll be content to live their lives in their little villages hidden from the larger world."

"I understand." I nodded. "So what do you want to talk about?"

"Not sure honestly. I remember when I woke up you said something about invading my brain?"

"Not 'invading', but I experienced a massive fight with Arthie and Holy." I answered.

"Heh… those are some names I haven't heard in a while… You know, when I escaped Alex's lab with the others, Arthie and his family were the first Nokori I met. It had been a year since they were freed from Y Labs, and my first day escaping the BOW lab… I met them…"

"Squeaks told me a bit about it all but…you want to talk about it?" I inquired.

"... They were being tortured." He started. "They were kept chained in a barn. They all had some rather deep scars. Rice, one of Arthie's sisters, lost an arm to those psychopaths. Those farmers thought they were demons… they killed their mother on an altar, playing church hymns and were praying for salvation… I had killed escaping that lab… but I learned I could kill in more than just survival that night… That was the night I swore I'd keep every Nokori safe. They were kept safe. I made sure everyone who tried to hurt them was either ash or charcoal. Maybe that makes me a monster… but you know what they say. Men don't kill men. Monsters kill men and monsters kill monsters… but sometimes it takes a monster to kill a monster… I don't regret it."

"I understand." I nodded. "You protected people you cared about."

"What I saw when I got here… seeing what that king was doing… made me remember that day… I arrived at his castle to see the village at the base of it, the villagers dancing in the streets. Laughing and cheering all while Dust fell around them from the top tower of the king's castle… They were celebrating and dancing in the remains of the dead monsters…"

"Jesus fuck this is stupidly dark." I said carefully.

"People are evil. Species differences, religion, doesn't matter. If they're two different groups there's always going to be those who are hateful or fearful of another for their differences. Not many of them around here but some exist. Mostly it comes from either jealousy or envy of their abilities. It's why I started giving people the option to become Nokori. They aren't Monsters, but they're kinda close. The process I use is not that different from the one that made me, but rather than needing a whole animal and a magic object, we figured out how to use some DNA samples and a serum that adds the extra raw source of magic so we don't need to make enchanted artifacts or something. We knock them out for the fusion itself cause that still does hurt, and they wake up three to seven days later as a Nokori. As you can imagine, the vast majority of furries underwent the process."

"Ah, the Furries, no matter what reality they're always around." I nodded.

"Says the Furry."

"So back to your story."

"Heh… Well, for the most part I just worked as Asgore and Toriel's advisor, helped them learn and taught things that advanced human and monster societies. And in between all that I just… kept the peace when some groups got a bit too… concerning."

"Ah, yes, let's try to fight against someone that glassed an entire kingdom, that's smart." I frowned.

"Yeah… brains are always low on these groups I've noticed. Just glad we prevented Nazi's from being a thing… turns out I didn't even have to do anything there. He got into the art school in this world fine."

I paused… blinked… huh…

"Bruh…"

"I was just as surprised as you are. But turns out while humans thought his art was meh, the Monster communities thought it was lovely. Though I did meet him once and told him to stay clean shaven for… reasons…"

"Yeah, I can see why…."

"Yeah… that whole century was a trip… Better than the alternative though." Davy shrugged. "Other than those things nothing else that notable happened. Last five hundred years have been more or less very peaceful."

"That's fair." I nodded. "Peace is a good thing."

"So, you already met Luna's family?"

"Yeah, I met Luna's family…after this dungeon we're having a mock wedding cause…" I sighed, even though I am super happy about it, it still hurts that I missed such a special thing because of this time difference crap.

"... Wanna see something?" Davy asked, giving me a smirk as he pulled something from his Assistant- Baby photos of my grandkids!

I swiped them from his hands so fast.

"Oh my god they're so cute!" I squealed a bit.

"Yeah. I keep copies of all their photos both incase Luna loses any, for blackmail, and to remember that I am fucking ancient cause…" He then dropped a towering stack of photo albums and paintings. "And yes… some of these are two thousand years old…"

"Yeah…that's what immortality does to ya." I admitted. "But at least you're with friend's and family and you won't be leaving any time soon…and from what I've heard, I think you might be wanting a kid yourself when we get back." I said, knowing that ever since they learned that biology can work like that they've been more or less waiting for a special moment…and getting done with this dungeon would be a good a time as any.

"Woah, they're loose and open." Davy chuckled as they took a step to the side away from me. "I'm still taken."

"I'm not talking about me ya silly bird, I meant you and Shift." I said.

"I know, I know. It's not like we weren't trying before we jumped into this crazy Dungeon, but we do have Magnolia back and privacy is a bit hard to get. Not to mention we do share a house with Meg, Bigs and Squeaks… though I guess now that Squeaks is with Gastor she'll probably stay at her place with Gaster, Sans and Paps. Oh by the way once this dungeon is open and out we have an idea for what to do and what's gonna happen once it's done."

"What do you have in mind?" I inquired. "Cause…actually, now that I think about it,what the hell's going to happen when an entire planet pops out of the turtle?" I asked worriedly.

"It won't. Based on what we've been learning, the door and all that, the most likely thing to happen is that the exit of the Underground is going to become the Exit to the outside world while the whole planet and such inside the dungeon will remain. There's all kinds of train tunnels and such going in and out of Mt. Ebott from this side of it so we can have your place, the town out there and all the farmland moved in here, and we can turn the outside on top of the turtles into a fortress cause let's be honest if we're gonna keep fighting against the Chaos Guilds, your family will be safer in here and behind heavily armored and fortified walls all while still enjoying a sense of normal life cause, well, in here it is all normal and such."

"Yeah that's fair." I nodded. "It'll get one thing off my shoulders while I focus on a lot of other things."

"So…When you met Holy and Arthie in my memories… what memory was it?"

"It was an attack on the bunker just before Alex obtained his Blowjob 9000 form." I answered. "Killed quite a bit of Volatiles actually."

"I'm sorry did you just…" Davy paused, then burst out laughing. "How in the hell did I never think of that?!"

"Holy and Squeaks both said that too." I answered.

"Heh, and let me guess. Holy only laughed at it one time?" He asked as I nodded. "Yeah… she rarely laughed at the same joke twice…" He said, smiling as he seemed to be remembering her.

I smirked.

"Squeaks told me a lot about Holy. And also…was she really that good at fighting or was it some storytime hyperbole? Cause Squeaks and Holy told me that you asked her for every detail you could about the battle from her perspective."

"No… she was that good. Before becoming a Nokori, she was in the marines for ten years, only got out because she had her son Luke and… the father left them… she spent her time working security for a long time, but then she and Luke were taken for the Y Labs Nokori Experiments. She met Silver while there and after they got out, they pulled some strings with people they knew and managed to get the Rights For Nokori Laws passed after three years and got the Nokori Agency founded at the same time. I was told she was a Lavender Cap Marine and honestly I believe it… I even got to see the hat and… that honestly explained so much about her."

"Alright." I nodded. "And…during that whole thing, I was wondering if what I experienced was a Nightmare, cause I fully expected someone to die during it but…I fought alongside your old friend's the whole time."

"No. No one does back in that fight… the only one who did was Alex…" Davy sighed as he looked down.

"What's wrong?" I inquired.

"Well, after that day, shortly after, the fighting calmed down. In under four months the last Y Labs facility was taken out and shut down. The Volatile Nokori were either keeping to ruined cities and the magic lands… things began to feel normal again… and that's when things began to… change…"

"How so?"

"Well, at first it was all good things. Shift and I got married. Some time later Silver married her loves, Citrine and Obsidian, with so many from the old world governments either dead, mostly by my hand, or in jail for having been part of the whole thing with the Nokori, finding and hiding the Labs and all that, the new leaders and representative listened to the people. It helped that as a sign of accepting Nokori as a new race every country has Nokori members. Things were going well… time went by. Children became adults and adults grew older… and that's when it happened. We lost our first friend and loved one… Obsidian…"

"Was it because of some bastard or because of time?" I inquired.

"Heh… it was the most ordinary and tragic kind of death. Her power was that she could read minds and even telepathically link multiple people's minds together like a form of mental radio communication. Mind Reading is a form of Dark Magic in my world. Even if it's the weakest form there are side effects to using dark magic. Her Nokori Body prevented the serious stuff and her affinity for dark magic helped but… as she grew older, it didn't help as much. She complained of a headache… took a nap… and never woke up. In the end, her magic caused a cranial hemorrhage. She was such a wild spitfire of a person… I can just imagine, I can hear her saying she would have wanted a cooler death…"

"Yeah, fighter's like her never expect to die peacefully in their sleep, they expect to go out kicking and screaming against the Reaper."

"Heh… yeah. We said that about Holy when she died… after that… It kept happening. Paul, Arthie's father, then his aunt's shortly after. Citrine… after she died I spent all my time with Silver… her kids were out of the house, her wives and greatest loves were gone… for the last ten years of her life I became her caretaker. I refused to let her be alone… her family visited. Often, and in the end, she too passed away. Ninety eight, in the hospital with her children, grandkids… and the five of us there. I don't think I need to say how much of this story is repeated, just change the names and… causes… but in the end, after that day the five of us understood that it was the start of a long and agonizing cycle of loss and grief…"

"As long as you had each other everything would be…as fine as it can be." I admitted. "At least you didn't become apathetic to the death of your friends."

"Maybe. Guess that was part of why isolating ourselves never worked well. We still craved new friendships, meeting people, and in Shift and my case, adopting kids and having a family. Even though we knew how it was always going to go… while it was happening, we could forget for a while, feel normal… be happy. And, well, now here we are. A world of endless possibilities as you say, and we end up on a death planet in the one area that's basically a One Piece meets Raft with some Cthulhu thrown in."

"Yeah, that's all fair." I nodded. "Being on Armageddon is…a bit of a bummer for ya, cause seriously the wider world is such a fantastic place, so many places you can see, experience…hell, even the Dream world is just one big carnival…I miss dreaming, but that's one of the thing's this planet doesn't allow."

"Heh, Dream World? Sounds fun. Still, wonder how our lives will go on this planet? Before we met you we handled things well enough."

"It'll hopefully get better and not get worse." I shrugged. "And yes, Dream World, wonderful place, really fun and you can win prizes that appear in the waking world."

"Okay now that sounds cool." Davy smirked.

"Yeah, it's actually how I originally got my Starlight Keyblade believe it or not."

"Cool. Not gonna lie, Kingdom Key and Starlight were always my favorites design wise."

"That's fair, there are a lot of Keyblades believe it or not…both from the games and now there's probably an asinine amount more." I said honestly.

"Oh I bet… heh, see, shit like that makes me excited. Just wish I had the skill points to invest more into the Keyblade stuff. Checked the Skill Tree out a lot over the years but didn't have much to spend."

"That's fair." I nodded. "The Skill Trees are…massive when you actually get down to looking at them."

"Heh. Scary much so yeah." Davy nodded. "Still. Gotta learn you can unlock some Abilities without Skill Points with enough patience and practice."

"Yeah." I nodded. "Obtaining Skills through patience and practice is always a thing."

"Yup. But now I can perform Strike Raid. That's always fun."

"Yes, Strike Raid is always fun."

"So, what do you think of the gear so far?"

"The gear is great." I said honestly. "Especially when it's…kind of nutty the bonuses I get with it."

"Yeah. The enchanting magic here has the bonuses based on the enchanters magic and since I seem to have a metric ass fuck tone of magic I was able to make them extremely powerful."

"That tends to happen when you are powered by an entire galaxy." I admitted. "And then…each cell is its own galaxy…seriously you're still some eight leagues of bullshit my guy."

Davy shrugged. "Honestly I still don't see it."

"And you will continue not seeing it until Alex or someone else forces your hand." I admitted. "But besides that, how tough are the Robo siblings?"

"Mettaton doesn't actually want to fight you, they just want to have a dance off for their show. Napstablook isn't really a fighter either. I think his is gonna be more akin to a rhythm puzzle or something."

"Yeah that's fair." I nodded. "Both are going to…be an experience, I just know it."

"Yeah… but Asgore will fight you… and Toriel is kinda looking forward to kicking your ass given she called me ranting and raving about you stealing her baby's innocence." Davy said, snorting a bit.

"Right…so Suplex Toriel into the ground and give papa fluff a big hug, got it." I chuckled.

"Hmm… Toriel is pretty strong…"

"And I'm most likely outlandishly stronger than her because of my Title." I said honestly. "Also…I think Half Hot Half Cold being boosted by that title would also increase my Fire and Ice resistance…" I hummed, deciding to actually look that up while it was fresh in my mind.

"Hmm… I dunno… I think she can match you in terms of power."

"And that would be a great change of pace because all my quirk abilities have been doubled each year for ten years straight." I answered. "If they're both strong enough to take me on that would be great…I don't want this to be ruined because I magically learned I've been holding back an asston…uh…please don't tell Undyne, she will be furious." I said sheepishly.

"Pfft. Nah, she won't be mad. She'd probably just increase her workout routine more to catch up. That lady is a determined little shit."

"Yes, yes she is, even if I was only going half strength against her she is determined…and is a nice cuddler." I admitted.

"Pfft. Are you trying to get into a three-way between her and Alphys?"

"I mean…would you believe me if I say I expect Alphys to pop that question first?" I asked sheepishly.

"Hmm… Alphys would be down for it but Undyne is… not into that part of your biology."

"That's fair, lesbian three way cause I can actually hide those bits and make it seem like I don't have it…neat trick I learned over the ten years we've been stuck here."

"... you are one perverted horny fuck…"

"Am I not allowed to be?"

"You are, but I'm gonna call you out on it at every opportunity."

"Eh, fair." I shrugged.

The walk to the Blook Family Snail Farm was largely uneventful. It was a lot larger than the game showed and there were a lot more snails.

I saw Napstablook, his own robo body was similar to Mettaton's but more… cartoonish. Longer limbs and a more round face than his cousin.

"Sup." I nodded to the robo-dj.

"Oh, hello. You must be David Two. Also, hi David." Nabstabot said, addressing us both with a slight nod. "I guess you're here for the boss battle?"

"And to maybe hang out if you have the time." I offered.

"I wish. I'm actually backed up on paperwork for the farm here. I don't have the time." He said, reaching into a side compartment that opened up on his side and handing me a metal thin chain necklace. "Here. I'll make it up to you later but I really need to get the paperwork here finished then help make sure the feeding pens are clean and… ugh. There's a lot of work to be done here…"

"Wasn't this place staffed?" Davy asked.

"It was but there was an accident when one of the breeding pens was left open and… well, most of the staff took some personal time to recover mentally from that mess…"

"I can help with the paperwork." I offered. "Depending on how much there is I can probably get it done in an afternoon." I said.

"Didn't you say you worked at a McDonald's before?" Davy asked.

"And I had to do paperwork for managers half the time cause they were either busy or…painfully inept." I shuddered. "Plus, High Spec increases my Intelligence by an ass ton and that has been doubled every year for ten years straight." I explained.

"You just want to actually do the rhythm thing don't you?"

"Or maybe I just want to help out a person in need instead of having them suffer the pain of too much paperwork." I countered.

Davy sniffed the air around me. "I smell… bullshit." They chuckled.

"Maybe you need a breath mint there my guy." I countered good naturedly.

"Nah, perks of my power. Personal experience tells me people only volunteer for paperwork if they are kissing ass, trying to avoid something else they don't wanna do, or are trying to impress someone else in a sad office romance cliche."

"Or, and here me out here, I can offer assistance to someone without any of that happening." I huffed. "Is being a decent person suddenly not a thing?"

"When it comes to office work… typically yes no one is nice."

I pouted, but sighed. "Well, it's still up to Napstablook if he wants my help with things." I said.

"Honestly it's mostly just shipping invoices and receipt checks." Nabstabook said with a slight nervousness. "I can handle it, plus I'd rather not have you do my work for me."

"I understand, I just wanted to help out given you're short handed and have a lot of things to do."

"It's fine. Besides, Mettaton called me earlier. You might have a fun surprise when you get to their studio if you hurry."

"Well, I suppose that works." I nodded. "So off to see Mettaton."

"Later Blook. See ya for the Halloween festival." Davy said with a wave as we left.

… wow. I haven't celebrated Halloween or Christmas or… anything in the ten years I've been here…

"I…haven't celebrated Halloween or Christmas in ten years…" I said carefully.

"Seriously? Then you owe your kids and grandkids so many missed Christmas and birthday gifts." Davy chuckled.

"Yes, but for the majority of that time we were busy trying to survive and get things working fully before thinking of holidays." I sighed.

"Well, bright side of all this then," Davy said as he motioned to everything around. "I had two thousand years to help rectify the survival need and establish a fully functional, largely peaceful planet with manufacturing, sustainable agriculture, and some weapons manufacturing plants. All you need to do is finish the dungeon, add it to your Township, and beat Asgore and Toriel to become crowned the new King."

Heh, true that helps- wait what?!

"Hold up, what was that last part?" I asked quickly.

"Did I not mention that?" Davy asked as he got in front of me, walking backwards as I walked forwards. "When I got here I recommended that crown ownership should be earned by who was considered royalty of a Baron or higher, and they must be at the current king and queen in combat to become the king and or queen. Technically you are considered a foreign Baron since you basically own that huge fucking land turtle outside thanks to your Township, and all these little fights are getting you some publicity for the people of this pocket reality world so you already have some popularity. How else were you gonna expect to get people here to listen to you? Despite my age and influence there's only so much people will take me at face value, so I set this all up to have you prove yourself a strong and also capable leader through the main boss broadcast trials. Your little hugs with Tony at Papyrus's quiz show really earned you some brownie points."

I groaned and rested my face in my hand. "They could have respected me through Asgore and Toriel doing more of a partnership than…me just taking their throne's…"

"Not taking. Earning. Besides, they want a retirement and you my friend are their most plausible candidate. Not to mention since the whole planet knows you're trying to court the prince, Asriel, their son, you have support from the majority of the people across all races already. Especially after your fight with Undyne. FYI your cuddle sleep posters are selling like a wildfire." Davy smirked.

"Why are there posters of us cuddling!?" I asked incredulously.

"Alphys." He smirked. "You're gonna be an adorable king my guy."

"Damn it…confident Alphys is certainly something…"

"She is a force of nature that's for sure." He chuckled. "You'll be a fine ruler. Besides, the only other option was to have you marry into Asgore and Toriel but Toriel was having absolutely none of that."

"From what I've heard she is very grumpy about that kind of thing." I said honestly.

"Heh, she's just protective of her loved ones. When Chara said they were Ace she was over the moon." Davy chuckled, turning back around and walking next to me again. "A lot has changed for her, when I got here they were losing a war for their species survival. Now she's ruling the planet with her love, raised her children into adults, and she's worried about when you finish this dungeon up and we get to go between them all. Told her a bit about what out there is like. She's just worried is all."

I held my tongue on the first bit about Chara cause…that sounds bad when I think about it. "Well, at least she's doing well, can't fault her for being a worried mother."

"Heh, her only regret is that she and Asgore can't have more. Chara is theirs biologically thanks to the fusion process I made but they were human when they were adopted. And Boss Monsters can only have one child. But I'm pretty sure once you break the dungeon open and all that, that will change for them too."

"Huh, surprised that boss monsters can only have one kid but yeah that'll change real quick when we get out of here."

"Yeah. Something about their strength and magic makes them only capable of having one child in their lifetime, which is long as fuck, but I guess once you crack the dungeon open and all that changed for them they can take a nice needed vacation for a while. And maybe have another kid." Davy shrugged. "Welp, here we are." He said.

We were now standing outside a huge building built into the walls of this place. The words 'MTT Studios' in big neon signage above the door.

"Well…gotta stay on brand I suppose." I admitted.

"Yup. Now get in there and put on a show." Davy said, using a wing to push me up to the door.

"Alright alright." I chuckled as I walked into the Studio to meet Mettaton.

I walked inside. It was pitch black in here. After taking so many steps some light ahead of me came on, flashing white and purple as fog from fog machines began to flow across the floor. "Well well well if it isn't the newest hot thing to sweep the planet since your's truly." A new light appeared l, a spotlight shining down on Mettaton. His battle body was already on and shimmered. It looked freshly polished. "It's lovely to finally meet you, David Two."

Heh… I'm never gonna get rid of that nickname am I?

"This is why I call Bird David 'Davy', it makes it easier." I admitted. "But it's nice to meet you, Mettaton."

"You've made quite a name for yourself in the last few days. Courting the prince, stealing that kiss really shot the ratings through the roof, duking it out then having an adorable cuddle session with Undyne, your sweet reunion with Tony at Pappy's gameshow. Oh you've sent the air waves and Internet into a frenzy with your display of emotions and powers. Everyone who's anyone is talking about you from here all the way to the undersea cities across the world. I have to say, your rise in popularity has me jealous darling."

I groaned. "The only thing I'm annoyed about is the cuddle's being broadcasted and turned into memorabilia…" I said. "So, how are we doing this?"

"The way I see it is to do this the only way competitive stars can. With a Trial By Style!" Mettaton declared. The whole building lighting up, revealing a mix between a stage/arena with cameras and a live studio audience-

"Hey dad!" Luna waved from the audience bench. She, her husband, kids, Alphys, a very red Undyne, Squeaks, Gastor, Sans, Papyrus, Tony, Catty, Bratty, even Chara with a very much still knocked out Asriel.

"Holy hell is Asriel going to stay unconscious this entire time?" I asked incredulously.

"What did you expect? He's a turbo virgin!" Chara yelled out, laughing as they did.

"The trial shall be as follows." Mettaton said as I saw Davy walk in with all kinds of snacks and was handing them out to everyone. "There are three trials each consisting of three rounds, so nine you can pass in total. The first, is Fashion, the second, Grace, and the final, combat. You must at least pass five of the nine rounds within the three trials to pass, otherwise, we get to do this all again next week!"

"Oh dear…that's going to be annoying…" I muttered. "So what are we starting with first?"

"Fashion!" Mettaton said, suddenly some wardrobes, a makeup station, a packed jewelry box and some dressing blinds all fell from the ceiling around Mettaton and I. They landed perfectly and without damage. "Three rounds of themed fashion setting and for your support you can pick up to three people from the studio audience to assist you darling," Mettaton said as I saw them eye me up and down. "I'm sure you'll need the help."

… oh it's so on bitch bot!

"Yeah so I'm going to need Tony's help at least." I said quickly.

"I haven't had to do a serious makeover in a while, this is going to be fun." Tony said, getting from the stands to help

"Will that be all the help you'll be taking?" Mettaton asked with a raised brow and a smirk.

I hummed, looking at all of them…I didn't know much about half of them but…I have a feeling the friendly Light Deer did some dangerous things… "I choose Davy and Squeaks as well."

"If you insist." Mettaton said as the two got up and stood next to me. "Now then, the theme of the first round fashion debuted is," A screen above us on the wall flickered and seemed to flip through various words until it stopped. "Park outing!" Mettaton read the theme aloud. "Begin!" He added and jumped to work behind his blinds as I pulled these three behind the blinds to help me.

"Alright, so Park Outing, should it be more of a sun dress affair for my more feminine looks or casual?" I asked…but then I saw Davy, Squeaks and Tony all staring at me and I got…a tad uncomfortable. "Uh…am I in danger?" I asked worriedly.

"You chose one person that loves makeovers and fashion, and two people who were forced into a torturous Theatre camp…take a guess." Tony admitted.

"It should definitely be something light on fabric but colorful and bright." Davy hummed.

"Definitely needs some light, minor make up and to have the dress show off their back and arms. A sundress would do well." Squeaks said.

"True. Also file these nails and polish them." Davy said as he took my hand and looked the fingers over. "Looks like a cat with rabies tried eating them. Tony, see if there's some dry conditioner and shampoo to at least make that rats nest on David Two's head look decent.*

"Hey-" I started only for Squeaks to put something on there on my teeth.

"These whiteners will help too." She said.

Oh boy…

"Found them, and Mettaton didn't spare any expense on this battle, this is the best brand they sell." Tony said, bringing over the shampoo and conditioner which was labeled 'Mettaton EX' on both bottles, which had the tagline 'Nokori Approved to make you look Fabulous no matter how much fur/hair you have'. "They really want this battle to pop."

"I need an adult…" I said weakly.

"We are adults." The three of them said at the same time.

My nails on my hands and even feet were clipped, filed down, washed and polished. My hair was washed and rinsed and repeated. Even my fucking eyebrows!

I was then shoved into a semi-frilly white and yellow dress with a skirt that went just above my knees, a frilly cover over the pocket my breasts were in, and around my torso under said breasts was tied a bright red ribbon that covered my stomach and was rather large over my back. My hair was brushed and flattened and straightened and even trimmed.

Make up was gently applied to my face, lips and eyelashes.

Lastly, two sunflower earrings were put on me with a silver necklace, a ring with a pink gemstone and gently upon my head was placed a well made straw sunhat with what looked like genuine flowers sewn into the rim as a pair of matching yellow and white shoes.

I looked… pretty… like, legit I barely recognized myself. I look like a Slice of Life poster girl for cute dresses!

"Welp, that should do it." Davy said.

"Damn…I look…really pretty." I said in surprise.

"Damn straight." Tony chuckled.

"Welp, that will have to do." Squeaks said.

With that I was sent to the stage. My arrival from behind the blinds was met with applause from my family. And an audio recording I believe.

Mettaton walked out. His clothes were casual comfortable with a disheveled styles hairdo, some sunglasses and fitting but not right jeans.

… he looked good.

"Try not to drool sweetie~" Mettaton teased.

"I ain't drooling." I said quickly, whipping away any drool that definitely wasn't there.

"And our lovely audience in your homes, please text D for David and M for Mettaton and who do you think pulled this off best!"

The screen flashed, showing two bars that began climbing up. So far Mettaton and I are tieing. I'd get a small boost, then Mettaton… this is stressful…

"Didn't expect this to be a popularity contest…" I thought to myself carefully, as I kept seeing it continue neck and neck…

Eventually the pole stopped, and… Mettaton won by five.

"An excellent show! Bravo!" Mettaton said. "You can keep what you wear darling, I imagine your wardrobe will thank you. Now onto the next theme!"

The screen then flashed between more words again. "And the next theme is…" The words Stopped. "Highschool Heart-throb!"

With that we both went back to the blinds.

"Well that was upsetting…" Davy huffed.

"Regrettably but Mettaton does have a long lasting reputation." Squeaks added.

"I'm pretty sure he won because he has more Simps." Tony huffed. "Alright, Highschool Heart-throb."

"Oh I have a bad feeling about that…" I said sheepishly. "So uh…am I going to pull the 'tough guy' look or something?"

"With tits like that?" Davy said, pointing a finger between my melons. "No."

"Agreed. Definitely the build of the blossoming highschool tomboy though… maybe we can roll with that…" Squeaks hummed.

"Alright, so do we go Anime with the 'Bancho' look or more like Western Tomboy?"

"You let us worry about that. Let's wash off the lipstick and eyeliner, can keep the blush and Tony get a hair band and put their hair into a firm ponytail." Davy said as Squeaks began looking through the clothes.

Tony nodded, grabbing a hair band and started to brush and collect my hair into the firm ponytail. "We're going to win this round, I just know it."

"Yeah but we're definitely gonna have to rely on Weeb Thirst with this one." Davy sighed as he picked out some new shoes for me.

"So we're going with a tomboyish girl with a chest and hips that won't quit?" Squeaks asked.

"David Two is literally a milf so… yes."

"Have you really seen my hips and chest?" I asked, lightly shaking my hips that made my chest do a little bounce.

"Yes, yes I have, and felt it." Tony answered.

"Save the bedroom talk for the after party you two." Davy said.

This time took far less than the first. I was in a firmly fitting but not too tight makeshift Japanese school girl uniform. My skirt was shorter than the one from the dress. I had on knee high socks, sneakers, my uniform was unbuttoned just enough to expose the tops of my knockers and expose a little of my new black bra.

"It's simpler but horny weebs will eat it up." Davy said.

"True. The porn art of David Two is already circulating online." Squeaks nodded.

The what of me?!

"Excuse me, how is there porn of me and how is there already porn of me?" I asked incredulously.

"Digital artists can work fast. Especially when commissioned." Tony shrugged.

"Yeah. Now get out there, act like an anime chick and make the chest bounce and the hips sway and if you want to make the voting viewers lose their minds, flirt with Mettaton. Just remember he can flirt back." Davy said.

"Yes, I can imagine the pop star would be able to flirt unlike Sleeping Fluff over there." I motioned my head to the still unconscious Asriel.

"Yeah… now get out there and be a slut if you have to!" Davy said as he lightly pushed me towards the- oh shit he's hot…

Mettaton was dressed in a more formal yet slightly nerdy version of a uniform, complete with a sweater vest over his white collar shirt, red tie and black dress pants and shoes. His hair was combed nearly and he wore glasses that sold the hot nerd look…

Meep…

"Come on…just play up the anime girl…fuck this is going to be so bad…" I thought to myself…before taking a deep breath…"Meta-Senpai!" I squealed, blurring over to the robot who was actually caught off guard. "It's been so long Senpai, are we finally going on that date you promised?" I asked in my best 'deredere' energetic female tone, innocently but also provocatively pressing my exposed breasts against the robot, out of my peripheral I could see the screen showing I had starry love struck eyes.

Mettaton's surprise was for a few seconds before his face turned to a kind, gentle smile. I held in a yelp as a hand wrapped around me and the other came to my chin and made me look at him. "But of course, my sweet. I'd never deny a rose as lovely as yourself the attention you desire~"

… oh fuck me that was hot…

So in true anime fashion for the energetic air head that I'm playing…I grabbed them and pulled them into a hug where I practically shoved his head into my tits and squealed happily. "Fucking end me…" I mentally pleaded even though I was keeping up the bit for all to see and doing it really well. "Oh Meta-Senpai, this'll be the best date ever!" I said in airheaded happiness.

"Of course, because you're here in my arms my sweet." Mettaton said, using a hand to lift my head up to face them again. The dude is like a foot taller than me. "May I… partake in such divine ambrosia that is you?" He asked, leaning in… close and moving past my lips, cheek… from this angle, his lips were hidden from the cameras as he got close to my ear and whispered. "You play the airheaded love interest well." He chuckled. "And would you look at that? Seems the people enjoy your performance as well." He added, pulling away and I got to see the screen. I won by two thousand points. "Well, let's take a short commercial break folks!" Mettaton announced.

Once he did, the lights dimmed and the cameras paused. He pulled himself away from me and shook…

Then a part of me died as I heard the laughter… from the audience and… my own helpers…

"Chara, can you turn into that fire demon thing and murder me in a great ball of fire? PLEASE!?" I begged as I hid my face in my hands, so beat red as I was probably turning into a steam engine with how much of the stuff was coming out of my head.

"I'd love to but I'd ruin the set!" Chara replied in laughter.

"I didn't think you'd actually do it!" I heard Davy wheeze in his own laughter.

"Fine, if nobody's going to give me the sweet release I need then I'll do it myself." I said, pulling out a sword real quick.

"Whoa there!" Tony said quickly as he grabbed my hand. "No need to go that far man, I know it's embarrassing and cringe as shit and everyone on the planet saw it but please." He said, his laughter turning into mild concern that I would have actually done it.

"Come on~, my save point is right there." I pointed to the save I made before the contest. "This is the cringiest shit I've ever done…"

"Oh trust me Darling every actor and actress believes that about their first performance." Mettaton said. "Honestly, I'm amazed you were able to say any of that with a straight face. Was good improv practice though." He shrugged.

"I was able to do it through sheer pain at how cringy that was." I groaned, shoving my face into Tony's fluff and letting out a muffled scream of my insides dying.

"Okay, now you're just being overdramatic." Tony chuckled, patting my back.

"You're overdramatic!" My counter being muffled by the floof.

"Relax. It was only a massively televised event seen by millions," Davy started.

"Billions!" Chara shouted the correction.

"Right. Billions, saved to the Internet and hard physical media for all time. Everyone has shit like that on the Internet." Davy said.

I pouted and slammed my head more into Tony's torso.

"Could have been worse. Could have had a wardrobe malfunction." Squeaks added.

I pulled my head back ."I'm surprised no one tried to pull the 'wind hitting the sundress' bit on me with the first challenge." I pointed out as I went back into the fluff.

"Welp this is a challenge and we are viewed by children so…" Mettaton said. "In any case, the show will be back in five."

"Right…just…five minutes to get myself from being embarrassed as shit…" I sighed.

"Would it help if Squeaks slapped you?" Davy asked.

"No…" I sighed. "Just…have to deal with it."

"Would it help if I slapped you?" Davy asked.

"Being slapped won't help." I huffed.

"... would a certain goat help?" Davy asked, turning me and- Asriel's awake!

"Holy crap you're awake." I said in honest surprise.

"Well, head over there before he passes out again." Squeaks said with a chuckle.

"Yeah…best I talk to him before he loses consciousness again." I said, managing to button up my chest so it wasn't on display for him…even if some of the button's looked like they were fighting for their life down there…I walked over carefully to Asriel. "Howdy."

"Huh? Oh hi-aaaaaahh!" He yelped, turning red at seeing me. His eyes then looked me up and down then blinked. "Aaaaaaaaaaaa…" He squeaked out.

"Azy, focus!" Chara said, smacking Asriel upside the head.

"Right! You!" He pointed at me. "Kiss… date… maybe?" He managed to say.

"I would love a date." I said warmly. "And please Asriel, breath, I don't want you to pass out again."

"Trying-" He said, my shirt taking this moment to give out. Not just one but multiple buttons, exposing my largely bare breast top to Asriel, only half covered by the sexy black bra I wore.

His face turned the deepest shade of red. His nose shot out blood like shaken soda cans… and he collapsed unconscious again.

"... Welp, he's either dead or in a coma now." Chara said, poking Asriel in the still bleeding nose.

"I don't want him dead." I said in a panic. "Why must the button's betray me like this?" I asked, checking his pulse in hopes he's alive.

"Because the slutty anime girl trope fits you well?" Gastor offered.

"Because that shirt was a size too small." Luna said.

"Because this is a sign from some god that dating Azzy is gonna be a slow and steady process." Sans offered.

"Because that chest refuses to be contained!" Tony yelled.

"I mean…Tony has a point…" I sighed. "But I am not a slutty anime girl, I had to play it up for the stupid challenge…" I grumbled, and sighed as I felt Azzy's pulse.

With that, I quickly wiped his blood, plugged up his nose so he didn't bleed out from there and fixed him up so he was at least laying down. Once that was down I went back to the stage, quickly putting a simple replacement shirt on as the cameras began rolling again.

"Welcome back my adoring audience!" Mettaton said. "Now onto the final of the first trial round. The score is one to one so let's see who breaks the current tie! The next fashion theme is," The screen flipped through words and eventually stopped. "Oh! Now this is interesting! Midnight Meet up! Let's see what my opponent and I can dress in for such an event!" Mettaton said before heading to his dressing area and I went back to mine with Tony, Davy and Squeaks.

"And this is why I grabbed this." Tony said, pulling out a…beautiful red sequin backless dress with a slit near the right leg for better movements.

"Well…gotta go out with a bang and that's the dress to do it." I said honestly.

"Try not to actually bang anyone or anything. Kids watch this." Davy said. "Now change fast, we got some makeup to do."

This was arguably the fastest yet. The dress was on, held by my figure and my chest, hugging my hips and rear just right. Some lipstick, eye liner and a little eyeshadow… I looked hot.

"And lastly." Squeaks said as she finished putting on the shoes and Davy finished my new nail polish. "Done!"

"Let's hope this works. A two point lead would be perfect." Davy said.

"Jeez…children are watching and this is so not child friendly…" I said, lightly tapping my new dinner date shoes to get a little better feel for them.

Once I got a feel for them I was out on stage- holy crap…

Mettaton was dressed in a near exact copy of my own dress, only rather than red it was a deep Lapis blue, matching shoes, a red rose in their hair and black lipstick on their lips.

They're pulling that off scary well… a true professional.

"The final dress off, who wore it better indeed." They grinned at seeing our near matching outfits.

"Yeah…and while I'd like to show how I wear this better…children are watching." I admitted, lightly walking up to Mettaton as I tried to keep my hipsway subtle and precise so this would still be family friendly but still show off how well I wear this.

"Oh sweetie… you think that's skill?" Mettaton asked as… okay wow they also do the hip sway walk perfectly… wow… "I've been doing this for a little over two hundred years now. Masculine, feminine, no matter the role I fill it perfectly."

"I'm trying to be family friendly here…" I said carefully, as the two of us circled each other in some weird walkway stand off.

"Do you really think the kiddies are the ones voting darling?" Mettaton smirked as the votes began to come in. So far it's another close call, like the first one.

"Well…this is a Midnight Meet Up…" I said, as I raised my hands and clapped twice, as the light's around the area started to dim to act more like Moonlight, as I carefully walked up to the bot and gently took their hand and raised it up. "Gotta commit to the bit after all." I whispered to Mettaton, who gave a smirk at that.

"Sneaky little vixen." They chuckled quietly. "Then shall we dance?"

"I'm really glad I learned how to dance properly from a few of my…more dance happy lovers…" I thought to myself as I gave a smile. "A nice moonlit dance sounds wonderful, let us dance the night away my love." I said dreamily, playing into the act of this actually being a 'Midnight Meet Up' date.

"Hmm…" Mettaton said as he pulled me in close for a slow dance. "Little much with the love bit right there."

"I'm sorry, this is my first time acting and I really need to win…" I whispered carefully, keeping up with the slow dance.

"Playing a little dirty. The Internet was already given enough material with your prior performance. You dare give them more fuel for the fire?"

"At this point no matter what I do it'll fan the flame." I answered sheepishly. "But I'll try to tone it back for the rest…even if the shippers are already planning their fanfics on the next two trials…"

"Oh trust me darling I know all about how those go. Alphys torments me by sending me some she finds hilarious."

"And I hate how I can imagine how people will think this…star crossed lovers in the first stage, jealousy of talent in the second, then a feud leading to love prevailing in the final fighting trial…" I groaned

"You talk as if you've written some personally." Mettaton said, chuckling silently. The numbers were still very close and still coming in.

"W-well…not exactly but I do have an active imagination." I said sheepishly.

"At least your romance writing is less cringe than the Anime Girl act." I heard Abby mentally tell me.

"Shut it please…" I mentally whined to her.

The alarm went off, Mettaton and I looked up at the screen. I had won by a single point.

"Congratulations darling. You're two out of five needed to win." He said as he pulled away and gave me a bow as the lights returned to normal.

I bowed as well. "This was fun." I admitted with a smile. "Just gotta win three more…"

We took another commercial break. The stage was changed to something more regular as I changed into a more normal outfit.

"And now, my adoring audience! The second trial! Grace!" Mettaton said as the cameras went back to live. "In this match of three rounds, David Two and I will be competing either in dance or music. We can sing or dance to any song we wish and as usual, text in your favorite singer or dancer!"

"Well…this is going to be a tragedy for me…" I thought to myself.

I can slow dance and such but I can't do it consecutively… singing is a possibility but… damn it I have no idea how to take this one? Any this trial… I looked back to the audience. I already used Squeaks, Tony and Davy so doubt I can use them again… hmm… who then?

"Well…Luna might work…she is a natural born singer…" I thought to myself carefully. "Alright so two questions, one, do I have to ask for a new crew's help? And two…for the audience, who actually enjoys singing?" I inquired.

"Yes, new members each round." Mettaton said.

I looked back to the audience. Luna, Peter and surprisingly Chara had their arms up.

"Alright, Luna, Peter, Chara, mind coming down to help me here?" I asked.

With a nod all three came down and over. "Very well. So, will you be doing dance and song, song, dance?" Mettaton asked.

"Song only." I said.

"Hm… it seems David Two has decided to turn this into a music contest. Very well, then I shall do the same. You can all head to your corner of the stage to pick instruments and choose a song to sing and play." Mettaton said as he went over to his side.

I yelped as Chara pulled me by the ear and over to our corner. He then let go. "You can't sing and can't dance well enough so you want us to win this for you huh?" Chara asked me.

"Who said I can't sing?" I asked carefully, rubbing my ear lightly from the ear pull.

"Dad." Luna spoke up. "You can't sing. Not even in the shower."

Ouch…

"I'm not that bad…" I grumbled. "Plus I can't just throw this event, that would be bad for the ratings."

"And the fanfics people are already making." Peter said, pulling up a phone and showing a trending fanfic of me and Mettaton…damn they work fast.

"So can you at least play an instrument dad?" Luna asked.

Uh… um… uh…

"... I can." Abby spoke up.

"Oh thank you Abby…what instrument can you play? Cause I've always tried to play a Guitar but I never really had the chance cause of…so many other things to do."

"Piano. But I can also sing. If I take over your arms and vocal cords and such I can help with the singing and play in your place. Technically not cheating since we've been bound together for so long and such."

Right… wow it has been a long time since Abby left my body…

"Yeah…also, I'm sorry for just…having you be a part of me for all this time Abby…" I said.

"Pfft! David, I chose to be part of you as your Symbiote. This is the longest I've ever been with someone like this and… I don't want it to stop. You have a lot of fun and a lot of fun and I'm happy to experience it with you like this. Honestly at this point I wish I could do more since you out powered me a while ago."

"Well, I can do some skill point stuff right now to give you the boost you need Abby." I told her. "We have the time."

"Later. Right now you have a song off to win. Now inform the others already."

"Alright…so I have a technicality on our side." I said, getting the three's attention. "So, a part of me is Abby, my first girlfriend and current Symbiote that's bonded to me…and she can sing great cause she's a Fey and also plays the Piano…if I let her control my body and vocal cords then we can do good things." I explained.

"Oh that's sneaky… I love it." Chara grinned.

"Basically if we win all three of these we can bypass the combat trials." Luna nodded.

"And while I doubt that'll be the case, we might as well give it a try." I said. "So, I just need a Piano…and I suppose we just have to wait on what kind of genre we're picking."

"We're gonna sing what I like. No offense David but not all of your music tastes I like…" Abby said.

"Alright alright, even though the music I like are classics and awesome." I commented.

"David, growing up those same songs I learned are considered ancestral classics. Meaning in this reality the vast majority of those came from before the war."

"And they're still good damn it." I huffed. "That's why their Timeless."

Surprisingly, we did win all three sing offs. With the third and fifth victory, Mettaton declared me the winner and unlocked the way to New Home.

But before I left, he invited me for some tea and snacks.

"I must say, it was rather devilish of you to use that backseat rider to help you win the song offs." Mettaton said as we sat in his dressing room. A large couch and a coffee table filled with snacks and tea.

"Yeah, sorry about that I…while I can slow dance and do some other dancing, I can't really sing or dance for shit and…Abby was here to save my ass when I needed it." I said, looking down into the cup and seeing her smiling face in the reflection. "But yeah, sorry I couldn't also do the fighting portion, I'm sure you would have enjoyed the ratings the fight's would have gotten."

"Heh. I don't mind. I prefer to perform rather than battle anyway." He laughed. "It's why I'm looking forward to when I get to see this larger outside world."

"I will warn you though…there is a special Light Deer Nokori Lady that can…and probably will try and get you into her boot camp of theater torture." I mentioned sheepishly.

"Ah yes, Meg. David has told me much about her. The more I hear, the more I feel we might be good friends, and amazing rivals." He chuckled.

"Don't…don't encourage her…" I said weakly. "The way Davy and the other's talk about it, it sounds like she'd sooner terraform this entire ocean and hold people hostage for her show's if you do that…"

"Sounds like fun." Mettaton chuckled.

"You would." I chuckled. "But…again, sorry for being a little…'too much' during the challenges…maybe had a little too much fun there…even if it was cringe as shit with the anime part."

"Heh, really it was just that line with the 'love' bit. I can fake it well but personally, such things mean little to me."

"Yeah, I expected you to be more 'married to your art' than actual relationships." I shrugged.

"Part of why I'm excited to meet Meg. David says she and I are alike in that regard. It will piss off all the internet shippers and cringe fans." He laughed.

"That's fair." I chuckled. "Well, after all this it's time for me to face against Napstablook."

"Oh maybe a bit later than you think." Mettaton said. I raised a brow and he grabbed a remote. Turning on the TV to show Toriel, dressed in battle armor, her horns on fire as she was standing outside the entrance to New Home. "As you can imagine she has been…. Waiting for your meeting since your arrival."

"Wow, she is mad." I laughed.

"Oh yes… Haven't seen her like that outside of history books." Mettaton said. "Looks almost like her ancestor."

"Yeah, wonder how much more pissed I can make her." I chuckled, considering this might be a fight where I might get to use all my strength against her as she looks like she can take it. "Cause I've been holding back for a…long time, and she looks like she can take all of me."

"...In a fight, right Darling?"

"...That came out wrong didn't it?"

"A little yes."

"Right…in a fight, yes." I said sheepishly.

"Heh… hope you can do well. She's one of three people that have been able to take some of David's more powerful attacks in training."

I spit out my tea.

"Excuse me what!?" I asked incredulously.

"What? You didn't know that she's one of the people David trained personally? Toriel, Gastor, Tony, Sans and Buroke are all former students of his."

"So there is actually a chance at a challenge here." I said readily.

"I'd say so. David was rather eager to train her after learning her ancestry and maiden name."

"And those would be?" I asked.

"Her maiden name? It was Morningstar."

I spit my tea out again.

"The fuck you mean she's literally the descendant of Lucifer himself!?"

"Lucifer Morningstar. In our world's history he was a very powerful boss monster that helped ancient humans and other races slay the gods." Mettaton said. "I'm amazed you didn't try and get a history lesson or at least some kind of culture of Monster history during your stay."

"I only got cliff notes on what happened over the past two thousand years, and when I tried to ask Davy he literally pointed to three countries literally named after a god damn meme." I frowned. "I'm sorry that I didn't bother asking if Toriel was the descendant of literal Satan."

"No Satan was one of the old gods Lucifer killed." Mettaton said, making me blink. "You really need to read a history book about our world here if you're supposedly going to be ruling it soon…"

"I'll get it from Asgore after I beat…okay I'm gonna stop there cause that train of thought sounds bad…" I said nervously. "But yeah…so I have a very angry mom to deal with…this is gonna be fun."

"Your definition of fun is quite… interesting."

"It's also called sarcasm." I sighed. "Welp, going to have to deal with her before I get to Napstablook…" I said, deciding to activate Generation as I finished up my tea. "Thank you for the tea Mettaton, it was delicious even after my…two spittakes."

"It's alright. Good luck with Toriel."

"I'll try." I said, getting up and stretching bit as I headed off, taking my time to get there to let Generation boost my stats and abilities as I thought about what she could do now that I knew she was a descendant of fucking Lucifer…"Alright, so she's going to be tough as shit…but I'm tougher, with One for All boosting all my shit by another hundred percent…actually, would One for All's boost to my other quirks also have gotten the Vestige boost?" I thought, looking into my Quirk's to see if it did get that boost as well or if it's still baseline.

I got to the door. There was a save point here. I took a breath, SAVED, and then opened the door-

GAME OVER!

DETERMINATION.

FILE LOADED!

Oh that was bullshit!

"Yeah no, that's some bullshit." I frowned.

I ran back to the door-

GAME OVER!

DETERMINATION.

FILE LOADED!

Oh that bitch! Okay so… she's gonna be more of a challenge than I initially thought…

"Okay…kiddy gloves off." I said, activating Full Cowling as I kicked the door down. "One for All, One Hundred percent Poltergeist." I said, raising a hand as I wrapped Toriel in a purple aura that she seemed to struggle against. "Now, how's about we take a moment and fucking breath before we continue." I growled.

"How about you keep your hands off my baby boy!" She yelled… then blew up.

GAME OVER!

DETERMINATION.

FILE LOADED!

I actually ran back to see if she was alive after that one… and she was standing there still looking pissed as ever.

"How are you alright if you just fucking exploded?" I asked incredulously. "And I'm not talking about 'expended magic', no I literally saw bits of your body and fluff fly around."

She smirked. "A Monster's body is largely magic and only very little physical matter. But there's enough there that David can Imbue it."

… oh fuck!

"...Yeah…yeah of fucking course…" I frowned. "Right then! So if that's how we're going to play it," I said, as I activated Full Cowling one hundred percent, feeling the ground crack underneath me from the energy that's been building from Vestige and also Generation. "Then I'm done fucking around and holding back because I'm scared of hurting people, and time to knock you off your high horse of being pissy that Asriel finally got a date." I said, digging into the ground.

"I'm 'pissy' because you are not worth my son's love." She said, the ground heating up around her as it began to crack and some bits turned to magma.

"Now is that before or after you cheered your personal victory over Chara not wanting to date anyone?" I asked.

"I was happy for them learning who they are and what they feel!" She said, the two of us beginning to circle one another. "I don't expect you to understand but in our culture such a time when a young one is learning and discovering these things about themselves is a special time. Half the reason the war with Monsters began was because the humans and their churches took these special times and self discovery moments and tried to erase them from their own people. We welcomed the humans that came to us for sanctuary when their own churches and kingdoms would have them executed for loving who they loved. So yes, I was happy when Chara told me about their discovery. As a mother should be."

"Welcome to Religion, and also your literal burning hatred towards me kinda leads me towards a bad interpretation of your happiness over Chara's decision." I admitted. "Oh no! Asriel actually accepted my date offer! What a fucking tragedy it is that the turbo virgin makes a decision for himself, better act all furious and high and mighty about it." I said, trying to rile her up so she would make more mistakes cause the heat I can handle, her fucking up in blind rage would lend well to my advantages.

"And you believe you're worth him? His love and his heart? David has told me much about you. Your lovers outside this world are in the thousands. Your role with Buroke and your idea to sleep with Undyne and Alphys by altering your gender so Undyne would be more willing. You claim to care for those you call lovers and maybe you do but you don't stay with them. You don't stay loyal. You happily accepted Buroke, And Tony, a man David said was one of these lovers of your so casually flirts and desires to sleep with anyone. Love is irrelevant so long as there is pleasure in it for him and the same is for you. Call it whatever you want to pretty it up, but if you so carelessly give your love to anyone you find attractive that is not genuine. I'll admit that multiple people can share love, genuinely, but you aren't sharing genuine love. Just hoarding lust."

"...The funny thing is, in any other circumstance, you might have a point." I said, slowly walking towards Toriel with my arms raised to my sides threateningly. "But you physically assaulted Tony for harmless flirting, Broke asked me if we could be Friends with Benefits, I fully expected Alphys to ask me that and would have accommodated for Undyne, and no one alive can comprehend my sexual preferences." I growled.

"... You're quoting Hellsing Abridged!" She yelled. "Do you think I'm an idiot?!"

"...You threw off my Groove!" I snapped, throwing an Anti Magic Grenade at her.

"Now The Emperor's New Groove " She said, dodging the grenade. "Is that all you are?! A sad collection of regrets, self hatred and pop culture references to make up for a lack of a personality?!"

The grenade went off and the sound of Toriel screaming as the Anti Magic effect went off I may have enjoyed a bit too much. "And what are you!? A sad mother that can't fathom her own son wanting to be with someone that you don't agree with? That your so pissed about not being able to have anymore children you need to defend them against the whole fucking world!? Well guess what ya overgrown fluff ball, life's not that simple!" I snapped, kicking her so hard she gasped for air as she went flying through a wall. "TEN YEARS OF CONSTANT WORRY AND PANIC IS WHAT I ENDURED FOR MY FAMILY! ID MOVE ALL OF CREATION FOR THEM AND YOUR RESPONSE TO ME IS PETTY ANGER OVER ME KNOWING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LOVE AND FUN! GET OFF YOUR FUCKING HIGH HORSE FOR FIVE GUCKING MINUTES!" I roared in anger, stomping forward and grabbing her by the leg and slamming her back into our 'arena'.

She pushed herself up… she was hurt. Her movements made that obvious as she stood back up… then I noticed the dust falling off her… "Heh… and your response to prove me wrong… was to get angry and get payback? Proved my point. I can fathom, I long for the day Asriel can find someone… someone as good as him… because you are not a good person. For as much as you protect and try to care for… you can't be a protector and a good person."

"Can you hold on to yelling at me for five seconds please?" I asked as I looked over her, using Scan in a panic as I got scared I went overboard here.

[Scan Complete!

Toriel Dreemurr.

HP: 4/10,000

Status Effect: Anti Magic

Status Effectiveness: Lethal.]

My eyes widened in panic. "No no no!" I said in panic, grabbing a status healing and a healing potion from my Assistant. "Drink these please! Oh God I thought that Anti Magic Grenade was supposed to be on the weak end!" I said, tears forming in my eyes as I realized how much I fucked up.

She took the potions from me… and threw them at the ground. The glass bottles shattered as she laughed. "You used Anti Magic status effects against a being who is alive and primarily made of magic… and you think even on the weak side it wouldn't be extremely hurtful? This is akin to giving a human stage 4 cancer."

"If I wasn't a good person I wouldn't be panicking about your safety!" I snapped, grabbing To Be Whole Again and put it on Toriel's shoulder, starting to carefully pour my magic into her. "If I wasn't a good person I wouldn't be trying to rescue you from my own dumbass decision…if I wasn't a good person I'd just leave you to die…" I said, begging to whatever will listen to help me save Toriel…"If I wasn't a good person…I'd have thrown myself into a Void Dungeon years ago…I wouldn't be here…all because I keep fucking up…"

"You think being a bad person means you can't experience regrets?" She asked, a weak laugh as she kneeled down. "You truly know so little. Like a child almost-" She winced as she grabbed her stomach.

I checked her again. Scan showed the Mana was helping her HP stay up but the status was eating at it too…

"I'm not like many others…if I'm a bad person…then I don't deserve anything that has been given to be…I don't deserve to feel joy with all my loved ones, I don't deserve to be called a father or a mother to the kids I helped raise…I don't deserve all this powers that I wanted to use to help people…but no…all I do is constantly fuck up, in a constant state of worry that ill hurt someone I don't want to…and then lo and fucking behold the one time I give that up I almost kill you…and you call me a child for believing I'm nothing more than a failure not meant for anything."

"I call you a child because you see good and bad as black and white." She said, managing to sit herself down on the ground. A wince as another pain spike hit her. "What was it you said when you were throwing me against the wall? Life isn't that simple? Heh. Well neither is good and bad."

"It's rather simple when it comes to me fucking up this bad…" I said weakly, I don't care if this might be love…this hurts.

"... Once, I asked David if he considered himself a good man. Without hesitation… he said no. Said good men, good people don't have so many self restricting rules they place upon themselves to avoid hurting others who don't deserve it." Toriel said as she eyed me. "I don't think you're a good person. I don't think I'm a good person. Asgore doesn't believe he is either. And Chara… heh. Chara considers themselves downright diabolical." She chuckled. "The only genuinely good person is Asriel… such a kind, sweet and pure child… not a day goes by I can believe such a person was born from me… I don't want him to lose that goodness. Despite everything, he sees only the best in everyone… I don't want him to lose that…"

…

"I don't want him to lose that either…" I shook my head. "...All I want…all I wanted was to find some form of happiness in my life…but as we can clearly see, that's not allowed by my own hand." I laughed weakly, even as tears lightly fell from me…

"It often feels that way with people like us. That genuine happiness is an impossibility." She sighed. "... you said you both fathered and mothered children. I've only ever known Luna… what of the others?"

"So…so many." I chuckled. "Let's start with my four little Troublemakers…four Electronian's, which are cute fluffy thunder Ferrets that…well, here's a picture of them." I said, bringing out a picture of the four fluffy little rascals. "These four were the first I mothered."

"Heh… they are rather fluffy." Toriel said, smiling as she looked at the photo. "As their mother, would you too do anything to protect them?" She asked me.

"Of course I would."

"... Luna once told me about the first time you all met other people not from your family. Some… store of sorts on the ocean. She said you were so paranoid she'd fall for this man she met while there, you already were being paranoid about it all and in the end they not only just stayed friends but that he was gay and you were already fearing she'd leave your family for them." She chuckled.

I laughed to… thinking back I did let my worries and fears get the better of me. "Yeah…"

"It's normal to worry and to be fearful but… I also know that children grow up and need their parents less and less. If… if Asriel did agree to a date with you then I can't force him to change his mind… I may not fully trust you, David, but I can only ask you to please… don't do anything to hurt him. Accident or not. Don't let him lose that goodness he carries with him. Even on this… dangerous world outside this one… goodness needs a place to grow and to thrive… I know I am more than willing to die to protect it… are you?"

"Unless this is completely off the script…Asriel and the rest of the World probably saw all of this and what I did…" I sighed. "I would die for him, I'd die for anyone and everyone that I care about, friends or family."

Nodding, Toriel gave me a smile. "There are no cameras here. I made sure of it before waiting." She said, wincing a bit again before returning her smile. "Dying for another… to protect… that's easy. Anyone could. Fighting to stay alive for them… that's the hardest thing to do."

"I know…" I sighed. "But…look what I did…all because of a dumb mistake…" I said. "You goaded me into it, yes but…I still went too far…"

"And you were trying to do the same to me, were you not?" She asked. I looked away… "I learned from my mistakes. Not to give in to my anger, fully. Keep it chained to you, like forcing a savage beast to obey you less it overpower you. I believe it's called taming your inner demons when one can trust the beast to be off its chains and return to you without harming anyone. Anyone that didn't deserve it at least."

"I tried doing it as a strategy to get you to make a mistake so I could subdue you…not this…" I said, slumping my shoulders as I kept up the Mana IV here…

"And now that you have made a mistake, you can learn from it. Mistakes happen, and how we handle them defines us. Will you take this mistake and learn from it, to be better, or will you let it consume you with guilt?"

"I can do both?" I offered.

Toriel laughed, then winced as she breathed in and slowly let the breath out. "D-don't make me laugh… It's still too painful for that." She said with a smile still.

"Alright." I nodded. "Sorry…I…I just wanted to have fun with friends and family, something I thought I couldn't have in the ten years me and my family have been stuck on this planet…and every time I try something happens and…I just can't…"

"Heavy is the head that wears the crown. Tired are the arms protecting the innocent. Broken is the back carrying the weight of the world." Toriel said simply.

"More like 'you want to enjoy life? Too bad and suck shit'." I sighed.

"It means those who fight for others are oftentimes enduring great misery and agony. That doesn't mean there isn't happiness for us though. I have my husband, my children, you have your children too. Many. And while I don't think I'll ever fully understand your… unique family… I suppose as long as you are all happy then I can accept it. Even if the number of people in it is outlandishly massive."

"Part of it was because…I genuinely wanted to help the Prize Pods people…it's a long story, and also Abby goaded me into getting a harem."

"Care to explain? Oftentimes most battles start because of one or both sides lacking information. Much like our own. Tell me. I have time." She asked. I nodded. Starting from the beginning about when I got here and learned about Prize Pod People… the shit that happened when we were sent here. Nexus. Lust. Greed… the Breeders… Slaves and Serfs. "So… it's even worse than I feared outside this place…" She sighed.

"Yes…so many things suck and I'm trying to make things better…" I sighed. "It's why I'm having a hard time trying to just have fun here when things keep going wrong and so many other things…" I sighed. "It's why hearing 'im a bad person' was…really hard on me…"

"... Bad people will always exist. Like good and evil. Thing is, not all bad people are evil. Some fight for good causes, punishing others for hurting good people. I did a lot of things in the war before David and Luna showed up. I am in no way a good person… but I know I am not evil. Neither are you. So… how about this." Toriel said, taking a breath. "You take good care of Asriel, you go fight my husband and get this whole dungeon stuff over with… and when I've recovered, we have a rematch. Just no anti magic this time. That's just plain cheating."

"Yeah, I'm so sorry, I thought it would have just been like a stun grenade, it wasn't supposed to be that strong of a grenade…" I said bitterly.

"Heh. Maybe after your coronation I can educate you on matters. My retirement plan is to become a teacher after all "

"Hopefully it'll all work out." I nodded. "Cause I got…so much more shit to do…"

"Well, true… but you will have a lot at your disposal once you take the crown. The world will quite literally be yours." She said, pushing herself up to her feet. "Ah. The Status Effect finally wore off. I can already feel David's Imbuement magic healing me."

I sighed in relief.

"Thank the Mother…I was fully willing to test if I could give you a piece of my soul if it wasn't going to work." I admitted.

"My soul was fine, thankfully." She said. "Well… I guess we can start over. Just remember, if you hurt Asriel, these roles will be reversed." She said, but was giving me a warm, light hearted smile.

"I know I know." I chuckled. "But…the clothes thing was a genuine accident and I know the difference between fun with friends and genuine love, don't ever claim I don't know the difference."

"At least just call it what it is, sex… also, what Clothes thing?"

"Nothing on the clothes part." I said simply. "And I know, but sex is still fun with close friends and loved ones."

"Well, just try not to break Asriel when that eventually happens… the poor boy can only handle so much… excitement." Toriel said with a chuckle.

"Ma'am a kiss has kept him knocked out for almost three days." I brought up. "I'm sure he'll be in a coma for a week if I even showed a bit of my tits to him."

Actually…

"Oh I believe it. He's always been extremely awkward about those things."

"Yeah…he's as innocent as his fluff is white."

Toriel and I shared a laugh. She went to go see Chara, and I left to head to the castle to fight Asgore.

I found him in the throne room. There were all the Buttercup flowers here. And he was having tea at a table. "Ah, David. Glad you could make it." He said, his voice deep but relaxing. Soothing even.

"It's nice to meet you, Asgore." I nodded.

"If you are here then I guess you already beat Toriel. Here, she left this behind when she bolted to go fight you after you finished with Mettaton." He said, getting up and handing me the last item David made me. The 500% attack damage increasing bracelet. "I hope she has finally calmed down. She's been quite brash the last few days when she saw you kiss Asriel on TV."

"Yes…I know that full well." I nodded, taking the bracelet and putting it on. "She calmed down thankfully and went to see Chara."

"That's wonderful. Well, I guess this is it. The door is in the next room. As are the cameras. They want this to be one heck of a show I guess." Asgore chuckled lightly. "You don't mind if I use my trident do you? My fighting style is based around a trident."

"Fight however you want King Fluff." I chuckled.

"Heh… actually the nickname many use is King Fluffy Buns." He said as we began to walk to the next room.

"I'd joke about your armor hiding said fluffy buns but Toriel needs to stay calm here." I admitted

"Heh. It was her nickname for me first. She said it at a conference by accident and well, I just owned it. I don't mind." He said. The arena here lit up. It looked almost identical to the Undertale Asgore boss battle, only the barrier was replaced by a huge door with no lock. "Are you ready David?"

I drew my Keyblade and Saved. "Ready as I can be." I said, just need to remember not to use any Anti Magic stuff…I…I don't want to repeat that.

With a nod, Asgore slammed his Trident down, it glowed a mix of blue and orange, and the battle began.

I rushed at him, swinging-

Thud!

Asgore slammed back first into the door behind him.

What- Oh crap I left Generation on this whole time!

"Oh God I'm so sorry!" I said in a panic, turning Generation off. "Are you alright?"

"I… might need a chiropractor… and, pardon… but this was a one on one fight… can you tell the four other David's to stand down…" Asgore said, then fainted.

Oh… ouch…

Suddenly, the lights came up, confetti rained from above mixed with balloons. A banner said 'You Won!' In bright golden letters.

"Well that was an anti climactic final battle." I turned to see Davy enter and chuckle.

I was more busy scanning Asgore to make sure he was alright cause I was so scared for his health. "Damn it…not again…" I muttered, struggling not to cry again cause I didn't fucking notice…

[Scan Complete!

Asgore

HP: 200/25,000

Status: unconscious.]

I let out a relieved sigh as he wasn't going to die…but…I still clenched my fists in self hatred…I'm supposed to be better than this damn it…

"So, ready or need a minute?" Davy asked me.

"I'm ready for…whatever the hell's going to happen." I said, this last bit just…draining me of any joy I should have. "Sorry for the boring fight folks…"

"Pfft, are you kidding? Look at the ratings." Davy said. A screen on the wall across from us- Holy crap the entire global population?! "Asgore has been King for over one thousand, seven hundred years of the world. Nobody was missing that fight and you just one shot him."

"I almost killed him though…" I muttered weakly.

"He has two hundred HP left, he's far from being in lethal danger. Told him to take my Imbuement treatment like Toriel did but he said he didn't need it. Who doesn't want passive heals?"

"Yeah…passive heals…" I said bitterly. "So what's my grand prize?"

"Coronation will be in a week but I have some stuff to give you later. Right now open that door first." Davy said, putting an arm around me and pulling me along. "Don't worry, as far as that Toriel incident was concerned, she still would have regenerated after the status effect wore off." He whispered to me.

"She would have died if I didn't save her life cause I'm a fucking idiot." I whispered back.

"True, but she also would have come back still. My Imbuement seems to kick in once any status effects that say, negate magic, wears off." He said as we reached the door. "And yes… I know that for a fact…"

"That still doesn't fix my massive fuck up…" I muttered, putting both hands on the door and trying to push it open.

There were some unlocking sounds from the door when I touched it. Like gears and tumblers moving.

"Maybe… only you can forgive yourself for it. I know Toriel and Asgore won't harbor any bad feelings about this. But, next time you do go all out, now you know, Nexus and the other Chaos Guilds are fucked."

"...Whatever…" I muttered, her scream as the explosion hit her…how I practically went in for the kill…

I feel cold…

I took a deep breath and pushed the door open.

They swung open with ease. The large doors felt like they weighed nothing. Once they were open they-

"There you guys are!" I yelped as Meg grabbed Davy and I by our shirt collars. "It's been three days what the fuck?!" She asked as she shook us both like ragdolls…

"Not in the mood Meg! Please stop!" I snapped.

"You will be in the mood cause there is something weird and cool heading our way and look!" She said, almost slamming the special zooming binoculars into me. She then moved and made me face a direction looking out at the ocean. "Now look!"

"I don't know what's so fucking special all of a sudden…" I grumbled, bringing up the binoculars and looking to see what the hell was going on.

They zoomed in and…

…

…

…

I'm sorry is that a fucking giant Nazi warship?!

"I told you!" I heard Meg giggle as she saw my reaction and slapped my arm. "We get to kill Nazis!"

"..." I stayed silent, feeling like I should be elated to just suddenly kill nazi's…"Well…something to distract me is good enough." I said, just wanting something to get my mind off of things here. "So Nazi murder, unless there's innocent people that just stole the thing."

"They'll be here in a day so we'll find out then." Meg said. "So… what did I miss?"

"A lot…you missed a lot." I said, getting Meg off me carefully. "And the Imbuement wouldn't have done jack Davy…that's the part you're missing." I added.

"..." Davy was quiet. I was then suddenly kicked to the ground by an avian feeling foot.

I got back up glaring at him.

"What the hell?" I frowned.

"Get mad." He said, kicking me in the stomach.

"Why in Mother's name would you want that?" I asked, getting back up and brushing my shirt off.

"Humor me." He said, walking up to me. "Or take the beating. Your choice."

I looked at him…I didn't want to placate him…me getting mad is what nearly killed Toriel…"Why are you doing this?"

"Consider it an experiment." He said, snapping his fingers. There was a burst of flames that surrounded us, and when they faded we were in that closed off optional boss arena again.

"God damn it…" I growled, reactivating Generation. "Why the hell do you want to fight me now Davy?"

"... Felt about time." He said, taking out his Machete, that jacket, and an old leather flight cap, it had goggles stitched in and a face mask that looks to have been sewn into it.

"Any rules about this bout or do I just have to survive long enough?" I asked, Saving real quick before the bout.

"... Don't hold back." He said, his Machete changing in a flash of fire into a near blinding sword of pure flames. It was almost biblical.

"Not like it'll really matter…" I muttered, using One for All one hundred percent. "But let's get this over with." I said, blurring forward and swinging down hard with To Be Made Whole.

He sidestepped, head butting me as I came down then grabbed my wrist-

Shrick!

I spat blood, To Be Made Whole was spun around and Davy used it to stab me through.

"Don't hold back." He said.

GAME OVER!

DETERMINATION.

FILE LOADED!

I was back, seeing Davy waiting at his end of the arena still.

"Says the one that's still stronger than me…" I muttered.

This time I was using something new. I activated Valor Form. To Be Made Whole and Starlight appearing in my other hand as I felt a boost in attack, defense and speed hit me. My clothes took on a new red color and I even sparked with some red energy.

"Alright, let's try this." I said, using One for All again to boost all my strengths as I lunged forward, letting out a flurry of Valor infused attacks towards Davy.

He pulled out his Kingdom Key, using it to deflect and block while still holding his flaming sword in the other hand.

He kept deflecting and blocking one handed until I brought down my blades, he stepped back and when they hit the ground he kicked me in the face. In my stagger he swung his Kingdom Key, knocking me back to my side.

"God…fucking…" I growled, getting up quickly and gripping my Keyblades harder.

I still have time on this drive from…

I need an opening or something… Generation is coming along now… need to thi-

I flinched as Davy's Kingdom Key was thrown, striking next to my head and stabbing into the wall at the tip.

"Come on now… I want to see it."

"See what?" I asked. "Cause so far what you see is what you're getting." I said carefully, wreathing both my keyblades in Fire and Ice and flung a spiraling force towards the bastard.

They both got close before he swung Kingdom Key, the weapon reappearing to them and knocked them both away. "Don't play dumb with me. I want to see them again!" He shouted. "Show me the monster that almost killed Toriel! … Show me the side of you, you are afraid of David…"

"It was because I made a dumbass mistake with an Anti-Magic Grenade, ya know, against a being made entirely of magic cause I thought it would have been a stun grenade, not giving them stage four cancer." I growled. "Then I just kept on going and nearly killed them…they were at 4 HP before I started giving them my Magic…but no…what do I get after almost killing an innocent person from my anger? Your petty bullshit!" I snapped, slamming both my keyblades into the ground and sending a powerful shockwave towards Davy.

"Stop hiding them David. I saw your eyes, that grin when she screamed." He said, flying up and over it and after an explosion of flames used that as momentum and kicked me right into the wall behind me. I felt some bones crack and pop. "We all have our demons… let's meet yours."

"No!" I snapped, getting out of the wall. "I'm not going to play your bullshit game's you overgrown fucking bird!" I snapped, feeling that cold creep into my body again even for a brief moment. "Please…don't…" I said weakly, even though I knew better and Davy was going to try and force whatever the hell is wrong out of me…

"How about you stop being a coward!" They yelled. I saw Kingdom Key flash, now the Kingdom Key D as they repeatedly slammed and whacked me with it fast and hard. I remember learning that a Keyblade will either be a cutting weapon or a blunt weapon depending on what the wielder wants. All these hits were bone breaking blunt hits… "Come on now!" He shouted, another hit sending me across the ground.

Valor form timed out.

"I haven't met another monster in far too long…" Davy said. His voice and all that was the same but his tone was… different. More… cold and withheld.

"Let me in."

"And you're going to have to wait a lot longer." I said, switching to Wisdom Form, skating around Davy quickly as I fired off both Magic and my Elemental Gems at him.

In a flash two small Gaster Blasters appeared around him. Their eyes seemed to swirl with light and opening their mouths revealed what looked like mini galaxies sitting in their mouths. They rapidly shot and took out my magic and elemental gem attacks.

"Oh yeah, I also have that." I thought to myself, as with Generation and my Wisdom form I started to spawn in Gaster Blasters of my own, as they fired beams towards Davy.

"Let me in!"

Our blasters fired at one another, each one seemed to-

"Gah!" I yelped as a bone shot up from the ground, piercing through my leg in a gorish display of torn flesh and broken bone.

"You already forgot all the tricks?" Davy asked as suddenly the bone moved, pulling me by my torn leg across the ground and I to the walls.

It then retracted, I then felt a heavy sensation as my chest glowed blue. Instantly I was slammed up into the ceiling, down to the ground and up and down across the ceiling, floor, and walls.

GAME OVER!

DETERMINATION.

FILE LOADED!

I screamed as I came back. An adrenaline rush followed by anger flooding my mind and veins.

"Let me in!"

"Does anyone else hear that?" I mentally asked, trying to cool my jets here as getting enraged won't help me against Davy here.

"Not afraid to let them out to attack a mother but worried about the immortal attacking you? Glad to know where the creature's priorities lie." Davy said as the room was suddenly full of small glowing orbs.

"It was an accident! I didn't mean to do such a horrible goddamn thing!" I snapped, turning into Master Form and rushing towards the fucker.

This time, they used their flaming-

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I gasped, feeling that rush of adrenaline and rage hit me again. So… that's what atomization feels like…

Way more painful than I like…

"Come now. Don't force me to let the thing out against your will David… I'd really rather you let them out yourself."

"LET ME OUT!"

"No! You're not getting out after what happened!" I lashed out, making a massive dent in the wall as I tried to fight against Davy and whatever the fuck is screaming at me.

"Oh David… always the hard way with you." Davy said.

I looked up-

I fell back. Kingdom Key D was thrown as if in a Strike Raid, and embedded itself deep into my chest- No… my Heart… darkness floated around it and the entry spot as Davy walked up, turning it.

"Don't worry… This fucker isn't winning…" Davy said.

For a while, things seemed to black out. I felt… calm. Collected. My emotions disappeared and I felt some… curiosity and… wonder… freedom!

"So, what do I call you?" Dav- No… I looked up at the person before me. Something like me but different. I smirked. Hellfire Human Hunter… "Cause you are an ugly little shit stain."

"And look at you, the ever wonderful Wannabe Jason playing Boogeyman." 'I' laughed.

"Hmm… boo." They said, taking a step back and letting me stand. "At least I can scare more than just the person I'm part of. You? Nah… There's no reason to be scared of an insect like you. But I promised David I'd help keep his family safe. And if that means kicking his own inner demons ass for him, then so be it. So, I ask again, do you have a name or can I start making you regret coming out of the cage you were trying to break free from and just refer to you as a waste of my time."

"Call me Vile." 'I' said, lightly flexing my hands and stretching.

"How fitting." Hunter said, swinging their Kingdom Key D. I met them with Starlight, the two clashing, sparking and ringing from the impact. I could feel Hunter smirk under that facemask. "You didn't hold back."

"And unlike my goodie two shoes form, I know how to use it." Vile said, slamming his fist into Hunter's solar plexus and hearing the Hunter gasp at the sudden strike. "All his Quirks, all his Powers, they're all mine to control."

"Oh quit with the villain monologue." Hunter huffed, their arm beginning to glow, first red then white then it looked as if it was pure energy. This energy then went over the Kingdom Key D, and Hunter pushed their still clashing Keyblade against Vile's, pushing them back and against the wall. "I've heard way too many of those."

"Then let's cut the chit chat." He said. "One hundred percent combo, Cold Cancelation." Vile said, as I could feel Hunter's eyes widen as the pure energy was being dulled and dimming at an insane rate. "One Hundred Percent, Hardened Smash!" Vile shouted, using Harden and Full Cowling and slamming Hunter hard, knocking them into the far away and shaking their hand playfully.

"Well that was rather cold of you." Hunter laughed as he jumped back up. "Alright alright, guess the party games are over. You owe me, David." Hunter said.

The energy that covered their arms returned. Growing in intensity. Covering their body until even their wings seemed to be made of energy. It grew, and grew until their eyes burst into long lines of sparking plasma upwards, forming a ring over their head that looked akin to a Galaxy.

The light, pure light physically hurt Vile.

"What's the matter? Did you think just because I was like you, that I would be hurt by the light?" Hunter asked.

"A little light show won't stop me." Vile answered. "Combination…Black Hole." Vile said, as the light formed a ball of pure black that started to swirl in all the Light Hunter was producing and headed straight towards him.

Despite taking the attack, Hunter did not flinch. Rather, he put a hand onto the black hole… Vile saw him forcing light and energy into it until-

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Vile roared as they reappeared. Hunter looking unaffected and the black hole long gone.

Hunter chuckled. "What? Did you think that little vacuum would actually do anything?"

Vile looked at Hunter…before giving him a sarcastic applause. "Bravo my friend." He said, as he walked over to Hunter carefully, each step matching the clap. "Bravo, roaring applause all around."

"Get to the point or I'm blowing you up again."

"My point is, our dear David doesn't know a single thing about what combinations can really do." Vile said with a sadistic grin. "Combination…Chaos Blade." He said, before vanishing and slashing at Hunter's arm with a strangely colored Razor Sharp blade from his arm…as Hunter felt actual, genuine pain. "Funny how just some tweaks here and there can work when you mess with your own biology enough." Vile laughed. "Now come at me Nature Boy, let's remind you why Chaos is your weakness."

"Heh… fair." Hunter said, the wound on their arm vanishing as it was covered in light and energy again. "But you forget one thing." He said as Vile brought the Chaos Blade down, stabbing it through Hunter's hand. Hunter let it slide down through his hand and once it reached the grip he grabbed onto Vile's hand. The intense pain and agony of the heat, the light burning them to their empty core. "David fucks someone with more chaos in them than this toothpick…" Hunter said, leaning up against Vile's face. "And Shift's a biter."

Hunter then grew a massive maw of energy that inside, Vile could see the birth of suns and space within.

Chomp!

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Vile screamed as they reappeared. Rage and annoyance and spite filling their mind.

"Combination…" Vile growled, as smoke billowed around him as multiple copies appeared from himself due to Ectoplasm. "Chaos Carnival!" I shouted, as each of his clones broke apart using Lizard Tail Splitter and Chaos Blade and threw the hoard of Chaos Blades at him.

"... Ka-Boom." Hunter said, unimpressed.

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Vile roared a guttural primal roar of pure wrath. Hunter countered all of that… by just blowing up and regenerating!

Vile was enraged. And to make it worse… he began to hear David laughing from within him.

"THAT'S IT!" He roared, compiling enough energy, enough of his quirks…even if it's for even a split second Vile wanted Hunter, Davy, all of them to fear his name. "Pure Erasure." He said, his eyes turning pitch black as Hunter, for such an infinitesimal moment…felt all his power gone.

In that moment, bursting from the walls of the room were two skeletal hands.

"Impressive." Hunter, no, Davy, said now with his powers back to normal levels, Hunter retiring within them.

"It was easy." Vile turned, seeing Squeaks walk over from around them. Vile used Pure Erasure on Squeaks, but the skeletal arms remained, holding them in place.

"What the fuck!? Even if it's a split second it's supposed to get rid of all your abilities, Skills, Quirks or even your bullshit Nokori abilities!" He snapped, even as his eyes lightly cried blood from using such a powerful ability.

"Oh?" Squeaks asked, tendrils of darkness rising from the ground, letting her step up to eye level with Vile. "You see… that would be true… where it not for one thing. See, in the thousand years I've been here, I learned a lot about my powers. David more so with two thousand. Gastor helped us experiment and we learned things. You see, yes, this trick," Squeaks said, jabbing her fingers into Vile's eyes, forcing them to blink and turn the power off. "Is rather strong and does what you say it does. Now tell me… In the absence of light, there is darkness, and in David's case, in the absence of creation… there is Void." Squeaks said, placing a hand to her chest. Vile's eyes widened. "You can't erase something that exists only when there is nothing present to take up the space. Void, Nothingness, two sides of the same coin, both exist when there is an absence of existence. Now… care to guess where this room is?"

"Im…impossible…" Vile said in horror. "How the fuck are we in the Void!?"

"The Void and Undertale, the Underground have Always been connected. The only difference is that my love isn't bound and trapped to it thanks to David and my own interfering with this dungeons timeline. But, like a video game the remnant zones still exist. An unused space outside the pocket reality only a select few can enter and exit. Now, you might be darkness… but not even something like you can survive something non-existent." Squeaks said, the ground underneath Vile broke apart, revealing a pitch blackness so dense, so absent of light it hurt Vile to even look at. "Care to see the dark even darkness itself fears?" Squeaks asked. "Dark. Darker. Yet darker."

"...And I wonder, what would happen if you threw me in while I had Nothingness?" Vile asked, as the Nothingness Thorns carefully spread across his body.

He then screamed, pain shooting through his body as he felt the Nothingness… fade. Stabbed through his leg… Void Key.

"I do that and leave you helpless." Squeaks smirked. "It eats Nothingness, and it's very hungry."

"I am still a part of David's Heart, you kill me, David suffers for it." Vile growled, struggling against his binds, against Void Key, against everything they could as they did not want to be caged again.

Squeaks laughed. A sweet, kind, gentle laugh that made Vile's skin crawl. "Oh we're not trying to kill you. No, we know you're still an important if annoying part of David… no…" Squeaks said, putting a hand to Vile's cheek. It made them shiver. "We're going to terrify you into never leaving your cage again… because if you try… Well, let's see how you enjoy this taste of torment and I'll ask when you finish. Wouldn't want you forming your opinion uninformed now."

With that, in a fast fluid motion. The skeletal hands and arms holding Vile moved, drowning them into the pure void below.

Squeaks hummed, waiting a minute before she snapped her fingers. The skeletal hands came back up.

Vile was screaming. Their eyes wide and bloodshot and their hair matted and ragged. Their body was drenched in sweat.

"Oh come now, it was just a minute." Squeaks cooed at Vile, who flinched away from her in his restraints.

"Because you don't know what's truly down there you rat fuck!"

"Oh I know. I've known since the day I became what I am. Did you see Glub Glub? Isn't my pet fishy cute?"

"The fuck you mean that's a Fish!?"

"Hmm. Must need more time."

"I'm not going back into that cage! You'll have to drive us Mad before you break me!" Vile snapped, rage and spite trying to overpower his fear.

"Oh not David… just you. See, Void obeys few if any normal rules… while you're in there, I can make David blind and deaf to everything I do to you in there. But that just means you get all the fun to yourself."

Squeaks snapped her fingers. Again, down went Vile. She hummed a tune as she waited. One minute. Two. Three…

She snapped her fingers, and Vile came back up, muttering and shaking.

"Enjoy the trip the second time around?" She asked them.

"Go…fuck yourself…" He growled, panting heavily from being stuck in the Void for so long.

"Must need more time then." Squeaks said.

Vile tried to yell but was already submerged.

She hummed again. One minute. Two. Three. Four. Five. Six. Seven. Eight. Nine. Ten.

She pulled Vile out, ripping her Void Key from their leg as the dark half of David was a sputtering twitching mess.

"How was the vacation?" She asked, smiling at them.

Vile screamed.

"Deaf and Blind? Yes…but being in the Void still fucking hurts!" I mentally complained. "I'm so sorry Abby…"

"Hmm. Good enough." Squeaks nodded. "Now… What is Vile going to do?"

"If…you think…I'm bad…" Vile managed through his destroyed voice from all the screaming. "Then…don't look for…other Me's." My inner demon managed to say, which sounded very ominous…

"Hm? What was that? Another twenty minutes?" Squeaks asked.

Vile glared at Squeaks, wanting to counter but held back. "A warning…be careful of those named David Alchem…you're lucky you have this horny asshole…"

"Thirty minutes?" Squeaks asked. Raising a brow. "Because unless the next words are 'To my Cage' and 'fortifying the door' I will rip your mental consciousness out of David and shove it into a doll I will give to Glub Glub as a chew toy." She said, making Vile retract. "Believe me, letting you stay inside him mentally is being merciful to you. Don't waste my mercy…"

Vile shook their head. "To my cage it is." He said, his voice starting to fade.

"Morning sun- of a bitch!" Davy yelped as I woke up and kicked him between the legs.

I swatted Squeaks on the nose. I dare not do more.

"I still felt all that ya jackasses…" I huffed.

"Really? Shit…" Davy said.

"My bad." Squeaks said.

"I may have a Void Gem and have some resistance to it but it still fucking hurt…" I groaned. "So…are we going to talk about what he meant by 'be careful around other versions of Me' or just let that slide like he was rambling from Void hysteria?" I asked, feeling like what he mentioned should be important but I'm not sure.

"Both." Davy said with a nod.

"I just wish he would shut up sooner. Like, come on you're already beaten, accept your fate with some dignity and stop dragging it out already…" Squeaks groaned.

"I am very stubborn." I said. "Plus I have a title to prove it and give me a lot of Fear resistance."

"That explains so much. My lack of fear comes from stupidity." Davy said.

"Pretty sure mine is a byproduct of my Void Affinity." Squeaks shrugged.

"Yeah, so given Davy said 'both'...do you think there are some dangerous versions of me out there?" I asked worriedly.

"What was it you said when we arrived here? Anything is possible?" Davy said to me, less of a question and more of a statement. "Possibly. Wonder if there's an evil version of the five of us?"

"Is it wrong I really want to see what am evil Bigs would be like?" Squeaks asked.

"No cause I also want to see that."

"I'm now concerned about what that overpowered scaredy cat would do if he ever threw a punch."

"Ten G says they still cook amazing food." Davy said.

"Oh they so do." Squeaks chuckled.

"I mean…that would make sense." I admitted.

"Would an evil version of you use Nothingness?" Davy asked Squeaks.

"That would make sense." Squeaks hummed.

"So that means an evil version of Davy would be smart right?" I joked.

"Oh god, a Smart Davy? We're fucked." Squeaks laughed.

"No, that would be Meg. A smart and calculating Meg, now that is terrifying." Davy said.

"Fair point." Squeaks nodded.

"Oh no…" I said worriedly. "Yeah…Meg would be terrifying if she were smart."

"Yeah… Thank gods our Meg isn't. I once made the mistake of sharing my single brain cell with her once… she lost it."

I burst out laughing.

"Okay yeah that's hilarious." I said with a smile.

"Yeah… less for me. It was a rental." Davy said. I chuckled, giving him a light punch to the arm as I got up. "Feel better now?"

"Well…yes and no, yes because that jackoff won't be bothering any of us for a while…but no because I still did dumb things and nearly got Toriel killed…"

"Yeah, but it was a mistake. And without that jackass to eat away at your guilt over it, you won't get so mad you do something drastic again."

I shrugged. I guess I will have to learn a lot of things if I'm gonna be a king…

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Anti Form has Evolved into Rage Form!]

Oh. Well that's useful. Cause seriously, fuck Anti Form.

"Awesome, I got Rage Form, leagues better than Anti Form." I said with a smile.

"I actually always liked Anti Form." Davy said.

"Eh, it's neat but Rage Form is so much better."

"Eh, either way let's get back, rest up cause tomorrow we're killing sea Nazis."

"Wait really?!" Squeaks cheered. "I can get Glub Glub his new chew toy and all kinds of new toys!"

"That's if they're Sea Nazi's, cause if they're not and just some refugee's that didn't bother to take the banners down because they have no idea it's best to check first."