Beep, Beep, Beep, Beep.

I stir awake as I hear the sounds of beeping. I opened my eyes half-way to see blinding lights, passing in front of me. I was laying down on some sort of bed and felt it being pushed, quickly. I turned my head to the side and could make out doorways of hospital rooms. Next to me, a dark-skinned nurse was holding the instrument that was making the beeping noise. The squiggly lines blinked after each beep. The nurse was murmuring something to someone behind me and hit a fairly large, red button. I hear something click and two large doors opened automatically.

In the distance, I can hear an elevator whirring with life. I got sleepy and went back into a deep slumber. When I wake up again, I was still on the bed but it wasn't moving. I watched as blurry-faced people started talking to each other. One looked like the doctor, another a stronger male, and the last a woman. She was wearing a black, blouse and jeans of some sort. She was weeping and I watch as the male grabs her shoulder, squeezing it. I didn't understand why she was crying but waking up was kind of impossible. The doctor comes towards me and snaps his fingers, calling my name.

¨Lily, Lily, Lily!¨

¨Lily!¨ Suddenly, I jolt up and look around in surprise. Gaster was standing on the other side of a bunch of........webs? All around me, webs blocked my escape and were wrapped around my now-sitting torso. I blink twice and realizing I wasn't dreaming, I try to wiggle my way out of these ropes. ¨Uhhhh. Where am I?¨

¨My, you're in my lovely parlor, human!~¨ a high-pitched female voice responds. I look around, frantically, hoping to find any sign of someone's presence but to no avail. ¨I'm in sort of a messy situation, ma'am! Is there any way you can free me from these webs? I'll give-¨ Suddenly, I hear her giggle creepily and watch as spiders floated down on their web strings.

¨Ahuhuhuhu...........Did you hear what I was told? They said a human with a tan sweater will come through. I heard that they hate spiders. I heard that they love to stomp on them.¨

¨Okay, yes, spiders creep me out but I don't love stomping on them!¨ I retort.

¨I heard.............¨ Then, I watch as a female spider approaches in my view. She had Asian-like black pigtails with a burgundy bow on each one. A blouse similar coloring as the bow complimented her light purple skin. Pink pantaloons covered her waist to her mid-thighs while the rest of her legs were dressed in black leggings and black heels accompanied the leggings. Her dark purple eyes and fanged smile greeted me cruelly; her 6 arms holdings two cups and two tea pots. ¨........that they're awfully stingy with their money.¨

My eyes widened and my body started to shake in fear. The chic is basically a giant spider! Who wouldn't be afraid?! My breathing started to pick up and I struggled harder. She giggled at my initial reaction and her spiders joined in with high-pitched cackles. I cried for help and squirmed harder. ¨You think your taste is too refined for our pastries, don't you, dearie?~¨

¨N-No, that's not-¨

¨I disagree with that notion. I think your taste......Is exactly what this next batch needs! ¨ Realizing what she meant, I tried to squirm harder and felt my limbs ache from all of the jerking. Suddenly, I was sent into a fight; unprotected. She towered over me like a cat over its prey. A master over their slave. A spider over its meal. I found my voice and started to beg.

¨Look, how much do you want?! I'll give you what you need, just let me go! I don't want to be a pastry!¨ I cried out, my tears wetting my cheeks. She giggled and patted my head, mockingly.

¨Don't look so blue, my deary~¨ Suddenly, my soul was pulled out of my chest by an unknown force and purple liquid from the teapots spilled down onto my heart. It didn't hurt but I was nervous about why my heart turned purple instead of blue. ¨......I think purple is a better look on you!¨ She cackled joyously and saw that my body was trapped in a purple web. I got up and was surprised that I was able to move. The one thing it probably did was prevent me from escaping. Those monsters really know what to do, huh? Seeing my health low, I decide to drink the Spider Cider when the spider looked at me shocked.

¨Huh? Where did you get that? Did you steal it? ¨

¨N-No, I just-¨ It was somehow in my inventory and decided to use it, I didn't steal it! Honestly!

¨Oh, my pet~ It's time to show them what we do with thieves~¨ As I was prepared for the end, I suddenly see a small spider walk up to the spider-lady. She seemed to be calling her by 'Muffet'. It was ironic since Muffet was a spider and the nursery rhyme, 'Little Miss Muffet', is about a girl frightened by a spider. Anyways, the spider-lady glances at the spider and picks up the paper. ¨Huh? A telegram from the spiders in the Ruins?¨ Wait, what? After reading through it, she looks up at me with a nervous look on her face. ¨They're saying that they saw you, and............you were really passionate about spiders! Oh my, this has all been a big misunderstanding~ I thought you were someone who hated spiders~¨

¨Like I said before, I don't hate spiders and I don't like stomping on them.¨ I played along but celebrating in my head. I never really did give money nor did I steal from them! This......this is very confusing. Muffet went on.

¨The person who asked for that soul.........They must have meant a DIFFERENT human in a tan sweater~ Sorry for all of the trouble~¨ she explained, giggling awkwardly. I nervously chuckle.

¨Nah, it's fine. I'm just glad this was all a misunderstanding. I actually thought you were going to bake me into a pie or something!¨

¨You know what? I'll make it up to you!~ You can come back here any time........And, for no charge at all........I'll wrap you up and let you play with my pet again!¨ My eyes widened again. She giggled and said she was just kidding. Relieved, I laughed as well; feeling better about this Muffet girl. She helped me from my entangled prison and pulled me up from the web-covered floor onto actual flooring. I walked off and spun around, giving a small wave to her. Before I could turn back around, I remember something.

¨Wait! Who told you about me?!¨ I ask, questioningly. She hesitates to reply and eyes me. Whatever she might say, maybe it will lead me somewhere. She gave me a small smile.

¨The person who told us about you..........they had a sweet smile.¨ Before I could ask what she meant, she was already gone. Gone to run her parlor of spider donuts and cider. I frown and begin to walk to where Gaster stood, impatiently. ¨Hey, did you carry me here or something?¨

¨If you're thinking I lead you to your demise, you are certainly wrong. This was the LAST thing I wanted.¨

¨So, were you the one who put the cider in my bag?¨

He frowns and shakes his head. ¨I would have been caught then.¨

I hummed and picked up the cider bottle that was on the floor. A note fell down and landed on my feet. I took the note in my hands and flipped it over, only to be met with Wing-Dings. ¨Ugh, it's in Wing-Dings! Can you read it?¨ I ask, holding the paper out to Gaster. He sighs and skims through it; a frown forming on his lips. He started to mumble to himself and reread the note again. ¨Well?¨

¨It......I-It's nothing. Probably from Toriel or someone.¨ he mumbles, shoving the note in his pockets and grabs my hand. He started to drag me out of the parlor and into the familiar environment of Hotland. And, I was greeted by a poster and it had Mettaton on it. I am going to make this robot my friend, even if it means sucking up to him! Everyone will be my friend!!!

¨Let's do this thing.¨