.•FOUR YEARS BACK•.

Hope stared intently at a calander, gaping at a circled date.

"What an interesting calander"

A voice behind her mused. She turned and was met with soft brown eyes. She smiled.

"Hi King Dad!"
She said cheerfully. Asgore returned her smile.
"Hello Hope! Now what are you so curious about?"

The king asked, gesturing to the calander. Hope squinted at it.
"I was wondering... what's an 'Asriel'?"
She asked innocently. Asgore stiffened. His smile faltered for a bit.

After a few moments of silence, Asgore finally said
"He was... someone who was dear to me and your mother."
He said, choosing his words carefully.

The smaller goat nodded, her head bobbing up and down.
"Okay..."
She said, knowing that it was a tough subject for her father.

Then she looked at the calander once more.
"What's an anniversary?"
She questioned, Asgore's eyes twinkled with amusement.

"It's a special occasion, celebrated once a year. Like birthdays, Gift Giving day and other things"
He explained. Hope's eyes brightened.

"Does that mean that Mom's coming over?"
She exclaimed.
"Of course!"
Asgore answered, his eyes shining with happiness. Hope jumped up and down.

"Yay!"

She squealed. Hope rarely got to see her mom. Apparently her father and mother got separated around the time she was born. She was raised single-handedly by Asgore, which she was grateful for.

Asgore pointed at the kitchen.
"Do you want to help me make lunch? It's almost noon."
The king asked. Hope nodded furiously, her floppy ears flying.
"Yes please!"

She squealed. Asgore smiled.
"Well let's go then! That pasta won't cook itself!"

.•~•.

Small, happy chapter featuring 8 year old Hope! The real story should come soon

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