Gregory's POV:
I walk over to the box and read the sign. It talks about how we can put items in or take them out, and that the same box will appear later with all the items in it! At this point I already saw some extremely weird things, so I wouldn't be surprised if this sign is telling the truth. I decide to look in the box and inside is some sort of glove. Reaching inside it, I pick it up and examine the gloves. It looks like it would hurt being punched by it, this can definitely help. I put on the gloves as Frisk looks at me nervously.
"Gregory, I would prefer it if you don't use those." I look at Frisk with confusion.
"Why? They could come in handy if anything tries to hurt us."
"I understand that, but can you please just use it as a last resort? We can talk to them first, and that way we can also make new friends." I reluctantly nod. I was already planning on using the gloves on a needed basis, but I highly doubt we can talk down every enemy. It's not like someone that is dedicated to killing us will stop just because we talked to them. But the way Frisk says it they sound so certain, as if it is a known fact.
We go forward and in front of us is a stream with a fishing pole…. affixed to the ground? We reel it in and attached to it is a picture of some weird looking monster. On the back of it says "Call me! Here's my number!" Thankfully both me and Frisk decide not to call it. I mean it's not like me or Frisk has a phone anyway. As we're turning around to walk back the other way, I hear shuffling coming from the tree line. I quickly turn to the noise and before we can react, a monster charges at us.
We enter a battle, in front of us is a monster that is oddly shaped like a snowflake. Which makes sense because apparently his name is Snowdrake. I look at the gloves on my hands and consider attacking, but I decide to see how this goes first. If SnowDrake is too powerful, then I'll fight back but otherwise I'll try to keep Frisk's request.
"Ice to meet you." Snowdrake launches projectiles at us, which we quickly dodge. Did he seriously just make an ice pun before attacking us?! A bad one at that, meanwhile Snowdrake just stares at us as if he is awaiting a response. I look at him perplexed, but I turn to my side to see Frisk laughing.
Other than just doing it to be nice, Frisk finds it genuinely funny! Snowdraks's face lights up in surprise and overwhelming joy. Gee I guess it must mean a lot to him.
"See!? Laughs! Dad was wrong! You like my jokes too, right?"
"Uhhh, ya." I say awkwardly as I rub my head. Snowdrakes's face lights up even more. So it has something to do with his dad! That makes sense, I know that when I was at the Pizzaplex Freddy felt like a father figure to me, and when he praised me for succeeding at something, it always filled me with joy. We then spare Snowdrake and the fight ends.
"If you ever want to hear some more jokes, I'll-"
"Are you having fun yet?!" Vanny's distorted voice cuts through the forest, as my eyes widen. She caught up to us! We need to get out of here! I look over at Frisk only to notice that they seem to only be slightly concerned. They still have that determined smile on their face from when I first met them, they are going to try to talk to her, aren't they. Snowdrake meanwhile is confused about what is happening. Slowly Vanny appears from the corner of the tree's, she waves over at us before starting to skip forward.
I take a step back as Frisk takes a step forward! They wave back at her, and even Vanny seems confused by this. But she quickly shakes off that confusion as she continues approaching us.
"Hi! I'm Frisk! I heard that your name was Vanessa, it's nice to finally meet you!" Vanny's distorted laugh sends a chill down my spine.
"My name isn't Vanessa! It's Vanny!" When she says this, I can tell there is a little bit of anger in her voice. Frisk looks startled by Vanny's outburst, but they still try to remain calm.
Frisk POV:
Frisk what the hell are you thinking!
Chara shouts in my head, they sound angry.
I just need to talk to her. I can befriend her just like I befriended everyone else.
That optimism will get you nowhere Frisk, especially with humans.
People are not all like that Chara. One day you'll see that. I take another step towards Vanny. I see Snowdrake start to walk forward, he probably wants to see if he can get another human to laugh. But Gregory holds him back, much to his confusion. Gregory meanwhile looks terrified.
I see something shining in Vanny's hand, with a closer look I can tell that it is a knife. I take another step towards her; my smile doesn't fade. Vanny tilts her head at this, and she puts her hands to her head. I take a deep breath as she begins to raise the knife above her shoulders, but to my relief, she stops.
With panic in her movement, Vanny puts away the knife and runs away from us. I'm a little disappointed that I wasn't able to make her a friend yet, but that is ok. I know she will come around eventually, just like everyone else in the underground. And with luck maybe Chara will finally be able to see the good in people. Now that I think about it, Chara is quieter than usual.
Chara's POV:
I couldn't believe my eyes, one moment Vanny was in full on murder mode. Then suddenly she started to get twitchy and put her hands to her head as if she was having a headache. That's when I notice the same hue from earlier, it's flickering on and off. Even during the periods it's off however I notice that it is still present in her brain.
I smile widely as a realization hits me. If that thing's power is wavering, I could have a chance to take over her! I am tempted to do it now, but I refrain. I need to wait until the control is at its weakest. Once that happens no one will be able to detest me!
Author's Notes:
Vanessa had a chance to kill Gregory and Frisk, but something happened at the last second. Gregory is the most confused by this development. Meanwhile Vanny is now ahead of the group, will she be able to maintain her newfound control for long or will Glitchtrap force it away?