Chapter 26

Frisk's determination flared as he faced Alphys's resolve. "I can't let you keep me here. I have to reach the surface, and I won't let you or anyone else stop me."

Alphys, with a heavy heart, responded, "Frisk, I would never let you escape from me. The fate of the entire monsterkind depends on this."

Frisk took a deep breath, readying himself for what he knew would be a fierce confrontation with Sheila. With determination in his eyes, he addressed Sheila, who was poised with her floating knives.

"I won't let you capture me," Frisk declared, his voice unwavering. "I'll fight back if I have to."

Sheila's expression was a mix of understanding and regret. "I'm sorry, Frisk, but I have my orders. We can do this the hard way or the easy way. It's your choice."

With a determined heart, Frisk steeled himself for the battle that was about to unfold, knowing that his own fate was inexorably tied to the fate of the Underground and that he couldn't back down now.

As Sheila launched her knives at Frisk with precision, he moved with agility and grace, effortlessly dodging each and every one of them. His movements were fluid and precise, a testament to his natural ability.

Sheila couldn't help but be impressed by Frisk's evasion. "You're quite skilled at dodging," she remarked, her tone laced with admiration. "Most can't dodge that many knives so easily."

Frisk continued to evade the knives, his heart pounding with a mix of fear and determination. He knew that Sheila was formidable, but he was equally committed to escaping and continuing his journey to the surface.

Sheila's words rang through the air, her voice laced with determination. "Dodging my knives alone won't save you, Frisk."

Before he could react, Sheila moved with incredible speed, a blur of motion that left Frisk's eyes struggling to keep up. In an instant, she closed the distance between them, her hand wielding a gleaming knife.

Frisk's instincts kicked in, and he tried to evade her, but it was too late. With uncanny accuracy, Sheila swiftly stabbed Frisk's leg with the knife, causing a searing pain to shoot through his body.

Frisk gritted his teeth, feeling the pain but refusing to yield. He knew that he had to find a way to fight back and escape from the dangerous situation he had unwittingly stumbled into.

As Frisk winced from the pain in his leg, Sheila stood before him, her knife at the ready. She looked at him with a mixture of sympathy and resolve.

"Frisk, it's time to give up," Sheila urged, her voice soft but firm. "You won't be able to dodge my knives much longer."

Frisk's frustration and fear boiled within him. He cursed his own weakness, feeling the weight of his situation.

Sheila maintained her firm stance, her knife still at the ready, as she spoke to Frisk with a stern tone. "Give up, Frisk, and don't move."

With a resigned nod, Frisk decided to comply, realizing that resisting further would likely lead to more pain and danger. He remained still as Sheila turned to Alphys.

"Alphys, bring the handcuffs," Sheila ordered.

Alphys hesitated for a moment, her expression showing traces of doubt, but she ultimately followed the directive. With a heavy heart, she approached Frisk, handcuffs in hand, and secured his wrists, ensuring that he couldn't escape.

Frisk, resigned to his current circumstances, made no attempt to fight back as Alphys led him to a small room that resembled a prison cell. His spirit remained unbroken, but he knew that for now, he had no means of escape.

Alphys removed the handcuffs, and as the metal door of the cell closed and locked behind him, Frisk couldn't help but wonder what lay ahead. He was determined to find a way out, and continue his journey to the surface.

As Frisk examined the confines of his cell, his heart ached with longing for the surface and the friends he had left behind. He thought of Jack and Rachel, wondering how they were faring without him. Memories of their shared moments on the surface flooded his mind, and the weight of his separation from them gnawed at his resolve.

In the dim and solitary cell, Frisk found himself yearning for the warmth of the sun, the green of the forests, and the simple joys of the world above. He knew that he had to find a way back to the surface, not only for his sake but for the friends who awaited his return.

As Frisk lay on the cell's bed, thoughts of Jack and Rachel continued to fill his mind. He couldn't help but imagine the worry and concern they must be feeling, not knowing what had happened to him. The image of their concerned faces haunted him, and he longed for the day when he could reassure them of his safety.

Despite the uncertainty of his situation, Frisk began to feel a strange sense of drowsiness washing over him. It was as if the troubles and anxieties of the day were finally catching up to him. He closed his eyes, and before he knew it, he had succumbed to the comforting embrace of sleep.

In that moment, the pain in his leg seemed to fade away, replaced by a deep and dreamless slumber. Frisk's mind drifted into the realm of dreams, where perhaps he could find solace and strength for the trials that lay ahead.

Frisk was jolted awake from his deep slumber, a sharp pain radiating from his leg. He realized that his leg had been left untreated for hours, and the injury was causing him increasing agony with each passing moment.

Grimacing, he tried to shift his position and examine the wound, but the pain was too intense to ignore. The gravity of his situation and the need for immediate medical attention became apparent.

Frisk's desperate calls for help echoed through the cell, but they fell on deaf ears. He punched the unyielding metal door with all his strength, desperation driving him to the brink of exhaustion. His hands became battered and bloodied, but still, there was no response from the outside.

The pain in his leg continued to intensify, becoming nearly unbearable. He realized that he couldn't rely on anyone but himself to escape this dire situation.

Summoning his determination, Frisk knew he had to take matters into his own hands. He began to search the cell, inspecting the room for any hidden objects or weaknesses in the structure that might offer a means of escape. He was determined to free himself from the confines of the cell and tend to his injured leg.

Frisk tore a strip of fabric from his shirt and quickly fashioned it into a makeshift bandage. With trembling hands, he tightly wrapped the cloth around the wound on his leg, attempting to stanch the bleeding and provide some measure of relief.

The pain, though still present, became somewhat more bearable as he tended to his injury. With the makeshift bandage in place.

As the pain in his leg continued to intensify, Frisk's vision blurred, and the world around him seemed to fade away. The agony had become unbearable, and his body could no longer bear the strain.

Frisk's consciousness began to slip away, and he succumbed to the darkness of unconsciousness. His journey was put on hold, at least for the time being, as his body sought respite from the torment he had endured.

Within the depths of his consciousness, Frisk found himself in a surreal and hazy realm. In the midst of this otherworldly space, a disembodied voice beckoned to him, its origins shrouded in mystery.

"Would you like power?" the voice inquired, its tone enigmatic.

Confused and wary, Frisk couldn't help but respond, "Who are you?"

The voice, unperturbed by the question, replied, "It doesn't matter who I am. What matters is your answer. Do you want power?"

Frisk hesitated for a moment, grappling with his own desires and the pressing need to protect himself against those who would harm or capture him. Finally, he gave a resolute response, "Yes, I want power. I want the strength to defend myself."

The voice, having received Frisk's answer, simply said, "Understood."

As the conversation concluded, Frisk felt a peculiar energy coursing through him, a sensation of transformation and newfound strength. He couldn't comprehend the nature of this power, but he knew that it had the potential to change the course of his journey and the challenges he faced in the mysterious Underground.

In the depths of the cell, an unsettling transformation overtook Frisk as he accepted the mysterious offer for power. His form became engulfed in a swirling, inky darkness that seemed to defy all light. This ominous mass of darkness radiated a potent and unsettling aura that could be felt far and wide throughout the Underground.

Outside the cell, Doggo, Dogamy, and the Beast Tamers sensed this newfound energy. It sent shivers down their spines, and fear gripped their hearts. The inexplicable power emanating from Frisk was unlike anything they had ever encountered.

Alphys, too, felt a growing unease. Her instincts told her that something had gone terribly wrong. She turned to Sheila, her voice trembling with concern. "Sheila, go and check on Frisk. I have a bad feeling about this."

With a sense of urgency, Sheila moved quickly, making her way toward Frisk's cell, her heart pounding with apprehension. The situation had taken a sudden and alarming turn.

As Sheila approached Frisk's cell, her steps faltered, and her eyes widened in shock as she beheld the sight before her. Frisk, once a human, was now a black figure enveloped in inky darkness, and the cell door lay in shattered pieces. Fear coursed through her, but she steeled herself and addressed the enigmatic presence that was Frisk.

"Frisk, get back into your cell," Sheila urged, her voice trembling with both fear and a hint of command.

The dark figure, now Frisk, spoke in an ominous voice that sent a chill down Sheila's spine. "Get out of my way, or I will kill you."

Sheila's heart raced as she grappled with the incomprehensible transformation that had overtaken Frisk. The power and malevolence emanating from him were undeniable, and she had no choice but to step back, creating a path for the enigmatic figure.

Feeling a surge of responsibility and determination, Sheila boldly positioned herself in front of the transformed Frisk, blocking its path. The ominous figure demanded once more that she step aside, but Sheila's resolve remained unshaken.

"I won't step back, and I won't allow you to escape," Sheila declared, her voice firm and unwavering. "I'm here to capture the human."

The figure exuded an aura of foreboding power and confidence. "You're naive if you think you can stop me."

With a swift and fluid motion, Sheila summoned and launched a barrage of knives at the figure, each one propelled by her magic. However, the figure countered her attack with remarkable ease. It deftly avoided the knives, moving in a graceful dance that seemed almost otherworldly, and in a matter of moments, the projectiles were deflected and rendered harmless.

Sheila's eyes widened in awe and trepidation as she realized that she was facing a force beyond her comprehension. The figure was not the same Frisk she once knew, and the situation had taken a chilling and unpredictable turn. The fate of the Underground hung in the balance, and Sheila had been thrust into a battle she had never anticipated.

Sheila's determination burned brighter as she launched herself into another flurry of attacks, moving with blinding speed to strike the enigmatic figure. Her strikes were precise and relentless, a testament to her martial skill and the urgency of her mission.

But despite her incredible efforts, the figure seemed to be in a league of its own. It effortlessly countered each of Sheila's strikes with an eerie grace, as though predicting her every move. The figure's voice, though ominous, carried a hint of mockery.

"Your attempts are laughable," the figure taunted, its movements unruffled.

As Sheila pressed on, determined to capture the transformed Frisk, the figure swiftly brought an end to their battle with a single, ordinary punch. It connected with precision, and Sheila was rendered unconscious, her formidable skills paling in comparison to the enigmatic power that had overtaken Frisk.

The enigmatic figure loomed over her, its aura exuding an eerie sense of foreboding.

Alphys watched the dramatic events unfolding on the monitor, her scientific curiosity warring with her fear and uncertainty. The enigmatic figure that had once been Frisk appeared to be a creature of extraordinary power, bearing similarities to something she had heard about from Sans in the past. It left her questioning whether this was indeed Frisk or something else entirely.

As she watched Sheila's valiant but ultimately futile attempt to subdue the transformed figure, Alphys realized the danger and unpredictability of the situation. Her scientific knowledge was vast, but her physical capabilities were dwarfed by those of Sheila, who now lay unconscious.

Alphys felt a weighty responsibility and knew that the fate of the Underground was at stake. She contemplated her next course of action, uncertain of how to proceed in the face of such an otherworldly force that had entered their world. The mysteries of the Underground continued to deepen, and Alphys was left grappling with the enigmatic presence that now loomed over them.