Fem A/N: *Opens the Front door* We're Ba- OH MY GOD!!!

*The Area is covered in "White Stuff".*

A/N: *Points to the Bald Monster Woman* Aster Did it.

Chibi A/N: Dude really? You know that pointing the blame at someone else makes you-.

Aster: Oh no he's right. I did this.

Chibi A/N: Oh... Well, shit.

Fem A/N: W-what did you do-!?

Aster: Well I drugged Y/N and Toriel with a Potent Magical Drug and this is the result.

Fem A/N: *Looks to A/N for more details*

A/N: *Sigh* Just read the last LEMON chapter and let's get this Chapter Started...

You let out a sigh after you FINALLY cleaned up that huge mess you made with Toriel. Thankfully by the time that was cleaned up, the pie was already cooled down enough to eat, and after cleaning up a thoroughly confounding mess that'll baffle ANY man of science you and Toriel enjoyed a slice of delicious Butterscotch Cinnamon pie. The pie was absolutely delicious and so Sweet! For once everything was Quiet as you ate this delicious treat in Toriel's living room. Yes, everything feels so much more-.

*Distant Door Slamming*

Friskie: *Shouts from a Distance* I WANT DETAILS!!!

*Sigh* Chaotic now that Friskie is up and booking it to the Living room like a starving Child looking to devour a meal... Oh well, the Peace and quiet was great while it lasted.

Y/N: Friskie. Not now, can we have a normal afternoon or Morning?

You asked not knowing the time since that could have taken hours to clean up or just thirty minutes. At this point, it's a coin toss since you don't exactly have the luxury of the Sky to tell the time... Oh wait you have a watch maybe you should- And it's dead... Right... The Spike Room. Of course.

Friskie: Oh ho ho! No, you don't! I NEED to hear what you two did! Come on! Just a few Details!

Just after she said the Toriel shot her a glare that told her to sit down and eat some Pie before she got in trouble. Friskie groaned as she crossed her arms and sat down.

Friskie: Fine! Keep the details to yourself. Not like I wanted to Watch or anything.

She pouted as she stared at her pie... For like two seconds before digging in. You rolled your eyes as Toriel couldn't help but find Friskie's behavior a little humorous.

Toriel: Does she always act like this when she gets frustrated?

The Goat Milf asked as you recalled the time You and Friskie had a one-sided argument on whether or not You were cheating at a Fighting Video game. For the record you took off the Kid Gloves the moment she started trash-talking and Flawlessed her butt Three Times in a Row.

Y/N: *Chuckles* Only when she doesn't get what she wants... Or getting her ass kicked in Marvel vs Capcom.

Friskie narrows her eyes at you while having a mouth full of pie. It wasn't her fault the Phoenix Wright was so fucking broken! I mean how does someone do so much damage by throwing PAPER!? Virgil should have whipped his ass into the next century.

Friskie: *With a Mouth Full of Pie* Maybe you should play other characters besides a freakin Lawer...

She grumbled before swallowing her food earning her a bout of Chuckles from you and Toriel. It's good to have a moment of happiness before you two have to head out and find your way back home. Though you will admit leaving Toriel all alone again made you feel sad. I mean she's been down here for ages now. Maybe there's something you could do about this Barrier the Underground has... But how? It's not like a Physical Barrier it's Magic, something you know Literally nothing about. After all, it was only a myth to you before You and Friskie fell down here. Maybe you'll find something to help you along your Journey through here. But first, you need all the pieces to make a big judgment call before making a decision. There has to be a way to figure all of this out... Perhaps you should look into these Tremors and see if the answer lies with them. But enough about that, You wanted to give Toriel a few more moments of comfort before it was time to go.

A Few More Moments Later

Welp. It's time to head out. Yeah yeah, I know Whiplash so hard you'll sprain your neck and all that. But I've got a narrative to make here! Anyways... Toriel guided you two to the door leading into the Underground. Thanks to your earlier Encounter and talk with Toriel she won't bar the path like she did in the game. She felt confidently you could defend Friskie if things get dire enough and reasoned that the people who cared for you above ground would sorely miss you if you did not return. Still, Toriel is concerned for your safety as the Monsters outside the Ruins may be difficult to convince... She certainly heard tales of a Fish Lady that will most certainly give you some trouble.

Toriel: Be careful, if things get too rough don't hesitate to run if you must.

She said with a slightly worried tone as she hopes you can resist the urge to use that machete for something else. Luckily you don't seem like the person to use violence to solve every problem... Just as a last resort.

Y/N: Don't worry, I'm sure we'll be fine. Right Friskie? Friskie?

Friskie with a messy face kinda zones out as she was daydreaming about all the Monster Chicks she'll get to see. As to be expected she wanted to watch as you Raw Dog every single monster gal you encounter, but knows that some... Convincing will have to be done. You don't have a Persuasive Third Leg  for nothing after all.

Friskie: Wha...? Sorry I space out there for a second.

Of course, she was... You doubt she'll even consider helping you figure out what the hell was going on here. Maybe you can fix it, Maybe you can't. But you still have to try. Hopefully, you can convince Asgoreia to stop this War driven by grief as well... She may not know it, but they're horribly outclassed by Humanity. I mean if we're ok with killing thousands of our own people with just a press of a button and a massive explosion... Then you shudder to think what will happen when Asgoreia decides to try to wipe out Humanity as Toriel says. She'd be leading her own people into a slaughter. From the sound of it, too much Death and Grief has been passed around as it is, and if she went through with her plan... Well, let's just say all of Monster Kind would be at parrel. But before you two could go and continue your journey, Toriel stopped you for a moment.

Toriel: Just before you go, I have one thing to give you.

You turn to her with a question on the edge of your lips when Toriel suddenly kisses you for a solid minute before giving you a big ol hug.

Toriel: You stay safe, OK?

She said while holding you tightly. You hugged her back and chuckled a little as you're going to have a helluva time doing that with Friskie around.

Y/N: I'll try, but you know Friskie.

You said with a slight chuckle as the Human Gal glared at you with her ever-closed eyes while crossing her arms. She's not disputing it, it's just that pointing it out constantly is a bit annoying. Though if you didn't, people would practically be panicking at Half the stupid shit she gets into. So she can see the other side of the coin per se.

Friskie: Har Har... No come on! We got Monsters to flirt with!

She said running towards the door leading out of the ruins. Soon you had to head over there too, but not before turning to Toriel and saying this was a heartwarming smile on your face.

Y/N: Thank you for the pie Toriel. Some day, I'll come back and ask for more, if you don't mind of course.

She watched as your smile turned into a goofy grin while you said that. Toriel could feel some tears welling up in her eyes. She felt overjoyed that someone would do that, just for her.

Toriel: I'd like that...

She then wiped away her tears as she then grinned at you with a half-lidded gaze and a slightly devious smile.

Toriel: Maybe you should bring a bottle of Wine when you come back~.

You blushed a bit as you definitely knew what that meant as Friskie glanced over with a suggestive raised brow. You Nervously chuckled a bit before replaying.

Y/N: U-um sure! It'll be my threat... *Clears Throat* Anyway, we'll be going now. See you later!

And with that, You and Friskie leave the Ruins behind as you waved goodbye to Toriel who had a smile on her face as the door closed behind you. You two then looked to the center of the room to see... Peddles?

Peddles: Oh you two think your so-.

Before she could finish you quickly interject by drawing your machete and pointing it at the killer flower.

Y/N: You try anything I'm gonna Deweed the Garden with this Machete if you catch my meaning.

Friskie then tried to calm things down by asking a very simple question that she totally won't-.

Friskie: How the fuck are you alive? Didn't Goat Mama burn your ass to a crisp?

Nevermind... I guess she'll be as blunt as a sledgehammer. Peddles rolled her eyes as if what happened to her wasn't really anything to worry about. On top of that Peddles didn't seem to be threatened in the slightest by your cheap plant destroyer.

Pleddles: Jeez, you two ever heard of a chill pill? *Looks at you* First of all Mister Firehose I'm not gonna attack you or your weird-ass girlfriend, as I recall it did not work out the last time. *Looks to Friskie* And Second, please I've been destroyed several times before. That was just a drop in the bucket compared to everything I've been through. So can I please say my goddamn line so we can move on already?

While You and Friskie did not appreciate the sass of this Devil Plant... You decided to stay your hand and sheathe your machete.

Y/N: Fine. Make it quick. We got better shit to do than listen to a Deranged Plant.

You bluntly stated as you were still fully prepared to cut this Bitch Weed down where she was rooted at. Friskie was just straight up giving her the middle finger with a straight face.

Peddles: *Sigh* You know what, Fuck the script. You two are definitely way too different for this world to just be a coincidence. I mean Horse Dick here managed to convince Toriel to let you exit the ruins without having to fight her. Instead, he pulled a Rizz Master and repainted her bedroom from Blue to White. He's not even supposed to even be here! *Looks to Friskie* Then there's you, someone that must have a seriously weird browser history. You're supposed to be a Silent Protagonist! Yet here you are, Yapping about Flirting with Monsters. You know some of them want to put your head on a Pike right? Yet I'm pretty confident you tempt the Boy Toy here to fuck every single one! Aren't you!?

Friskie while still having a straight face and a middle finger raised in Peddle's direction answered as bluntly as a jackhammer.

Friskie: Yep. Gonna watch too.

Your face palmed a bit as Peddles did the same with her leaf. She takes a deep breath and exhales as the powers that be are REALLY testing her patience.

Peddles: Of course... Whatever. Just make this interesting for me to watch. Please? All you really have to do is... Well do what you normally do and be yourselves. I'm sure some wild shit will happen at some point.

Hold on, She tried to KILL you two before! Now she's asking you to entertain her? What type of fucked thought process does she have? You know what? It doesn't matter. You've got a Journey to take.

Y/N: Uh-uh, whatever. Just don't try anything. Got it?

You practically demanded as Peddle rolled her eyes once more before leaving once again by disappearing into the ground. Friskie finally stopped flipping the bird and looked at you.

Friskie: Well that was fuckin Weird.

Yes. Thank you Captain Obvious. It's not like this entire situation hasn't been absolutely fucking weird to begin with.

Y/N: Let's just get outta here before she comes back...

You stated before You and Friskie passed through the door ahead into some sort of snowy forest... Which oddly looked... Dead...

Meanwhile

Dess: Ah damn it! I was so close too!

The Deer Gal said as she was Defeated by Kitty in Mighty Monster Mash fair and square. For a gal with no Arms, she's really good at video games. Currently, they were at a Draw with five wins under Dess's belt and five under Kitty's. They were about to go another round when Kitty suddenly got a message on her phone.

Kitty: Oh hold on. I got a message from someone.

To Dess's Amazement Kitty pulled out her phone with her feet and checked her messages with her other foot. Kitty is surprisingly flexible for a Gal with a Phat ass.

Dess: Is it one of your friends?

She asked as Kitty's face went from questioning to who sent this message to the face someone gets when a famous celebrity comes around to two.

Kitty: Yo! Two Humans fell down and Undyne came to Snowdin! Let's watch her kick some butt!

The Armless Dino Gal said in excitement as she dropped her phone while running out of the house. Dess looked extremely confused as Undyne sounded like a really familiar name to her... That's it! She was that Rookie cop who always took things to the extreme! Why is she here? Or is this even the same Undyne? Maybe she'll get some answers if she finds Undyne or whoever this is that has her name. As she ran out of the house she failed to notice that the Text Kitty got was to stay home until Undyne collected one of the Human's SOUL'S and to not seek out Undyne, it was from her parents. Whoops, oh well it's not important right? Anyways Dess quickly met up with Kitty and looked around.

Dess: So who are we looking for?

She asked as she didn't exactly remember what Undyne looked like. Whatever those years spent in the Abyss done to her head made everything fuzzy as hell.

Kitty: You don't know who Undyne is!? Yo, she's the Head of the Royal Guard! She's an absolute Human Hunting Badass! Once she collects one of the Human's SOUL'S and takes it to Asgoreia! We'll be free! This is so cool Yo! We're about to see history in the making!

Royal Guard? Human Hunting!? SOUL'S!?!? What in the ever-loving fuck is going ON down here!? Back in her world Humans sometimes lived with monsters and vice versa! One of her sister's Friends was a Human! Maybe if she could actually see what Humans look and act like here she'd get a clearer picture, but even then something just seems off here. At least to her, she is a Stranger in a Strange World after all.

Dess: Wha-!?

*RUMBLE!!! RUMBLE!!!*

Before she could ask anything or exclamation her shocked surprise, A Tremor suddenly appeared knocking Dess onto her butt and Kitty onto her face! As soon as it arrived it went away as Kitty got up like she used to falling flat on her face. Dess soon got up herself while rubbing her sore butt. That fall wasn't exactly pleasant but she'll tough it out. Not exactly the first time she had to use her ass as an emergency cushion. Dess was about to ask Kitty if she was alright but Kitty spoke first with the excitement of a Kid wanting to go to the candy store with fifty bucks.

Kitty: Yo, that was Awesome! That was a Big one! I'll go to town to see if Undyne is there! You go check out the woods! Oh, I hope Undyne hasn't already started kicking their butts just yet!

Dess quickly brushed herself off. She was going to tell her to wait... Buuuut she was already gone.

Dess: *Sigh* This place just keeps getting stranger and stranger...

She mumbled to herself as she didn't know where the woods even were... Or the fact that a Forest was even underground in the first place. However when she left the housing area and looked to her right... Yep. Theirs the forest, it looked fairly ominous too. Great... Exploring an ominous forest worked out so well the last time she did it. She sighed as she passed by Grillbey's, a Christmas Tree, and an Inn connected to a Shop. Guess it must be a family business since it was fairly small, at Least on the outside. She looked across to the grim-looking forest across the bridge. For a moment a wave of terror washed over her as the thought of getting lost in there hasn't exactly been a pleasant one. She shook this feeling off as she reasoned that it wasn't like before, she didn't have a bad feeling in her gut like last time. Besides it's probably just her nerves getting the best of her anyways. So she crossed the Bridge and entered the Forest after passing a tiny dog house. Oddly enough one might think there would be one path to go through here if you played the game, but not here strangely enough there was Actually an alternative path that bypassed all the other puzzles in the area. Of course, it looked very ominous to her. It was a narrow path with Dense foliage around it. If you were coming down the normal way it would be extremely easy to miss.

Dess: *Sighs* Into the Breach we go again...

She said to herself trying to steel herself for what she might find. Soon she entered this pathway as she didn't exactly want to walk on the ice in the normal path. Recall that her butt had experience with falling down... Yeah, she kinda sucks at Ice Skating. Once her Crush tried to teach her, but she could never really understand it and she fell onto her ass multiple times. To which Angel laughed at making Dess blush like crazy. That's alright though because Angel also sucks at something... And that something was Baseball! So it's not like she had any ammunition against her if she ever thought about a little payback. Ah, those were good memories, back before she got sent into the Abyss apparently trying to get Angel's sister out of a bind. It all happened so fast that she didn't even know how exactly she got sucked into the Abyss. Dess found the missing Kid in the old Bunker and tried to guide her back. However, a fierce Blizzard suddenly kicked up and they were stuck in that god-forsaken Bunker. It was dark and cold, she had to keep the Kid warm so they didn't freeze to death so she gave them her Scarf. And... That's all she remembered so far... God, she hopes Kristina is ok. Hopefully, more memories will surface as she makes her way through this path. It was then she heard someone Yell out in annoyance up ahead making her jump a little.

???: GAH!!! SAM DIDN'T CALIBRATE HER PUZZLES AGAIN!!! DARN IT!!! SHE'S SUCH A LAZY BONES!!!

Dess then looked more confused as when she arrived at the end of the Path she saw a... Uh... Really Pale Girl pouting in a really big cardboard box. Why didn't I say Skeleton? Well, you'll have to see for yourself.

Art by HopeBiscut

If this is a part of an AU then no these aren't the same characters. There are so many of those I tend to lose track of them... I just found this in E621

Yeeeep! You may ask... Why? Whether it be to Rule 63ing Papyrus, the fact she looks nothing like a Skeleton, asking your deity whether or not Humanity is even worth it anymore, Or all of the above! All I can say is that it will get weirder and there is nothing you can do to stop her good vibes from breaking into your house and giving you a big ol bear hug! Also no she shall not speak in all caps all the time... That would annoy me to no end and that's WITH caps lock.

???: Huh!? What's this? A visitor! Splendid!

She suddenly jumps out of her Booth Box and lands on her feet before posing like she was asked to smile for the camera.

Papyra: Hello there! I am the Great Papyra! What brings you out to these woods?

Huh... Isn't that the name of a plant or something? Eh, that doesn't matter. Dess was thoroughly taken aback but just how Eccentric this lady was.

Dess: U-uh... Hi. Um, my name is Dess. A Friend of mine said two Human's Fell-.

Before she could finish her sentence Papyra gasped loudly and... Well absolutely lost its mind with joy.

Papyra: OH MY GOD!!! A HUMAN FELL DOWN HERE!?!? AND THERE'S TWO OF THEM!?!? OH THIS DAY JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT BETTER!!!

Woah! She was certainly energetic! She was jumping up and down in celebration like she just won at a game show. Dess just watched on not exactly knowing what to say or do as Papyra continued speaking.

Papyra: Oh this is going to be great! If I capture them then that's my ticket to the Royal Guard! I'll be so Cool and Popular! Everyone will want to be my friend! NYEH HEH HEH HEH!

Without warning Papyra Grabbed Dess and at that moment Dess knew she was in for a ride. Despite Paprya's oddly small frame, her grip was pretty damn strong! Before she knew it Papyra started dashing down the path with Dess comedically flopping around in the air!

Papyra: Come on! We must find my sister and tell her the good news! Besides she hasn't calibrated her Puzzles yet!

Dess was basically a plastic bag in the wind being carried by a skinny Pal Chick with the same name as a Plant. She doesn't think Anybody within her hometown ever acted like this. Sure Undyne sometimes causes traffic jams by deadlifting a car... For some reason, but that was when she was trying to catch a crook or clear a traffic jam... Don't exactly know how one clears a traffic jam by using one of the cars as a weight but either way, she had her chill moments. Paprya always seems to be One Hundred percent! However, Papyra suddenly stopped and looked a bit... Confused.

Papyra: Uh... I don't think the forest was this large before... Or as creepy.

Dess got up and dusted herself off... For the second time that day and saw what Paprya was talking about. The Forest here seemed... Altered somehow. It was much more... Freakier than usual as the trees head seemed to have lost all of their pines and... Died. Everything through there looked very unwelcoming. On top of that, it felt like something was... Watching them.

Dess: Ok... That's not normal... I think. *Looks at Papyra* Is that normal? Please tell me that's normal.

She asked hoping it was... Because the last time something like that happened... Well, let's just say it's a sign of terrible things. She only experienced something like this once before and it nearly killed her and Angel. The weirdest thing was everything seemed almost ethereal and dream-like when it happened. They were exploring the Woods and suddenly came across a random dead patch of trees. Of course, being teens at the time they were curious and investigated only for them to dearly get shot by... Something neither a Monster nor a Human it was... Hideous. All she remembered was it having way too many eyes and an impossibly wide grin of sharp teeth. For good reason, Angel and her booked it as it fired another shot nearly hitting her. They both managed to get away, but something told her whatever that thing was... It was just toying with them for fun. If it wanted to kill them it could have easily, yet it didn't. Somehow that terrified her more than being attacked like that. I mean having survived on just a twisted whim? It's not something you forget. Sadily Papyra's answer was not the one she was hoping for.

Papyra: Definitely not! At least to my knowledge anyway! Hmmm... Maybe it has something to do with these Tremors plaguing the Underground recently. People have been reporting strange sightings like this. But nothing much really comes of them so we should be fine! I think...

Well, that inspired so much confidence in Dess... It's not like something sinister and twisted could be lurking around within those woods. Guess she'll have to push through if she is going to see what those humans look like...

Dess: *Sigh* Alright... But if something attacks us, I'm blaming you.

She said while entering this otherworldly part of the woods. Papyra was surprisingly on board with this plan even though she thought nothing would happen.

Papyra: Don't worry! I the Great Papyra only have good feelings about this!

... If you played the game this is a Crimson flag and a half. I mean the Skeley Bro was right in the end though so Maybe the nightmares will be worth it. Of course, Dess didn't know that but got the same feeling anyway.

Dess: Uh-huh... Just stick close to me if you sense any danger.

Almost immediately Papyra was extremely close to Dess. Like she was breathing down her neck close. This says a lot since she Only has Good Feelings about This only for her to hide behind Dess after she said that.

Papyra: Of course! I'll stick to you so closely that we'll be standing in the same place!

Dess immediately face palmed as she should have told Paprya to give her some personal space instead. Regardless they entered the rather eerie part of the forest...

Meanwhile

A/N: Aster. Do the Tremors bend space and time by any chance?

Aster: I mean it's possible. But something would have to give off a truly MASSIVE amount of energy to cause this effect. I mean not even my CORE would be able to pull off such a thing.

Chibi A/N: So what you're saying is... Something or Someone is causing this...

Aster: You talking as if you don't already know what it is... Which I still haven't gotten an answer to by the way!

Fem A/N: Well think of this as your punishment for making such a Mess.

Aster: I cleaned it up! Even wore a skimpy maid's dress and everything! Yet you still deny me the answers I seek! Why!?

Chibi A/N: *Has a Cigar in his mouth* Girly, we ain't gonna spoil it for ya. You'll just have to find that out with the reader.

Aster: Gah! This is so frustrating!

A/N: Get used to it~. Anyway, let's get back to the story!

You and Friskie explored the path forward... It seemed like it went on for far too long. Not to mention for some strange reason you both felt like you should have encountered something or someone. Something doesn't seem right here. The trees look Grim and the air here has a strange haze. To say you both were on edge would be putting it mildly. Friskie was pretty much hiding behind you while You had a hand on the hilt of your machete, Ready to attack anything that came rushing at you.

Friskie: S-somethings watching us... I-I can feel it.

You did your best to comfort Friskie by trying to stand tall and look brave. But even then you still had a creeping feeling go along your spine and goosebumps on your skin. Whatever was watching you... Was not-.

*BANG!*

You quickly grabbed Friskie and dived out of the way of a speeding bullet! You landed hard on your side before you let go of her and quickly got up and drew your machete. It happened so fast that Friskie didn't even realize what was going on until after it happened.

???: Heh heh heh heh... Guess it's true what that little shadow says...

A Figure reminiscent of a Cowboy stepped out from the trees... The brim of his hat hid his eyes but not that hideously wide grin. His teeth were blackened and sharp like a Sharks. His figure was Tall and Lengthy and he was nearly skinny as a twig. The weirdest thing is you don't see a gun in his hands... Well, more like Claws. So where did that gunshot come from? That was pushed into the back of your mind as he tipped the brim of his hat up a bit to reveal he had way too many eyes to be considered normal. They all looked slapped onto his face with no rhyme or reason... And they were all pitch black like his teeth. His skin although bearly visible with the cluster of eyes adorning his face was as Pale as ashes.

???: You're somethin' quite unique indeed.

His voice sounded like poison and death, this thing... Was not natural. It was something horrid, like a nightmare made manifest. He took off his hat and somehow his smile got even wider as he introduced himself.

Twisted Justice: The names Twisted Justice. No need to introduce yourself. I already know all about you.

You openly scoffed at his name. Seemed a little pretentious to you in all honesty. Though you do find it worrying that he supposedly already knows you. If it isn't obvious, you've never met this Thing in your life.

Y/N: What the hell do you want? I already had to deal with a Killer Flower, I don't need... Whatever the hell you are.

You asked causing this nightmarish cowboy to laugh as he put his hat back on. He then pulled out a strange-looking Knife with his claws that looked... Off. I don't think Knives are supposed to produce black smoke...

Twisted Justice: Oh you don't have to deal with me just yet, I just wanted to test your worth since I've heard so many things about you that seem... Strange to me.

He paused for a moment as his many eyes scanned over you like a starving animal looking at its next meal. He then... Stabbed the air as if it were made of Fabric!

*STAB!!!*

Twisted Justice: I heard you could be Brutal. Yet all I'm seeing is some desperate city kid who could even hurt a fly. Then again... I guess we'll have to see what you're Truly made of.

*RIIIIIP!!!*

You watched as he suddenly tore open some sort of hole in the very air itself. From the recently opened breach four mangled bodies of what looked like execution victims poured out onto the snowy ground. From the look of it... They had bags put over their faces and were shot in the head. They were covered in rags and dirt. They also looked to be partially eaten by vultures. Guess these were supposed to be that Nighmare's victims... Or at least you hope they were... You're finding some similarities to the records you had to study during your classes, particularly a report about the execution of four prisoners during the 1830s. Their bodies were thrown out into the desert and studied as they rotted, Apparently, it hit a snag when vultures started to eat the corpses. Soon after the experiment was done, they just left them in the desert. As soon the tear closed up the bodies started to shift and twitch unnaturally as they raised up. They stood up on bent knees and hunched over hanging their heads low as they lumbered towards the two of you.

Twisted Justice: When everything's on the line... Heh heh heh heh... Boy's. Go kill the Girl.

After he ordered this the Bodies started to violently twitch as they tore at the bags on their heads. They managed to rip them open around their mouths revealing that they too were warped like him underneath those bags. Their mouths were jagged and crooked like someone trying to turn a normal human mouth into a blender. On top of this, their hands soon start to contort and twist as their flesh slops off revealing that their bones had been fused together into sharpened blades. They produced an inhuman growl as they launched themselves towards you, flailing their arms around with wild abandon. You dodged the first one and without thinking punched it in the face before deflecting the second blow. The third one dove towards Friskie forcing her to quickly dodge out of the way!

Friskie: I did not sign up for Cosmic Horrors beyond my comprehension! What the fuck are these things!?

She shouts as she dodges the forth nearly getting cut on her cheek! The Twisted being that summoned them chuckled to himself as if that was a joke.

Twisted Justice: Answering that would give the whole game away sweet cheeks... And I do love me some games. Heh heh heh heh...

Go figure, that guy a sadist. He was practically grinning from ear to ear with those black teeth. Friskie was desperately trying to dodge every blow thrown at her, but these weaponized corpses don't tire or even give her room to breathe! You start to panic as you try to fend off the two already attacking you. You try incapacitating them but nothing working! You can't knock them out and you start to get very desperate, you think to call out for help... However, before you could you heard something that made your heart sink.

Friskie: AHHHHH!!! HELP!!!

You turn to see that one of these... Warped Cadavers managed to pin Friskie down. It was about to impale her with one of its blades, the Human Girl closed her eyes(Actually they were always closed this entire time...) as it was about the thrust toward her...

*STAB!!!*

Friskie jumped after that sound... She then looked around seeing that your Machete was lodged into the Corpse's warped face. It twitched for but a moment before slumping over to the side revealing that you had thrown it to save her. But you never... Did that before... Then why did you throw it with such skill? How did-? Friskie then watched as one of them charged at you trying to stab you with its blades. With a grim shadow hiding your eyes and a scowl across your face, you sidestepped the creature and grabbed its Blade hand before ripping it off in one fell swoop before chucking it towards the other monster that Friskie forgot about, she didn't even notice it was about to attempt to impale her while she wasn't looking. The Bone Blade you threw hits it dead on in the face making it fall onto its back. It twitched for a few moments before it went limp... As it did this the Dark Cowboy started to laugh.

Twisted Justice: Heh Heh heh heh... Hehehehe... Hahahahahahahahahahaha! Ahahahahahahahahahahaha!

He continued to laugh as the creature that you previously ripped the lethal appendage from tried to stab you in the back. You quickly dodge and get behind him.

*SNAP!!!*

You twisted its neck backward with so much force that nearly ripped it off. Before it could fully die, however, you grabbed its torso and used it as a shield to stop the last corpse's assault.

*SHINK!!!* *CRUNCH!!!*

The moment the corpse's blades impaled the body of its dead ally you suddenly twisted the corpse sideways with enough force to break its bone blade leaving it defenseless, its mouth was absolutely useless despite its appearance and all it had left were blunt nubs incapable of doing any real damage. Without any hesitation... You grabbed it and started beating its head. Over and over...

*SMASH!!!* *CRUNCH!!!*

Y/N: ARRRGH!!!

*SMASH!!!* *CRUNCH!!!* *Splatter!*

Y/N: *Sharp Inhale* ARRRRRRGH!!!

*SMASH!!!* *CRACK!!!* *Squelch!*

Y/N: *Deep Inhale* RAHHHH!!!

*SMASH!!!* *SPLAT!!!* *Dribble... Dribble*

Until its head was completely turned into a Fine. Red. Paste. You dropped the corpse and took deep heavy breaths. Friskie watched slightly horrified you could commit such an act of violence. However what made her heart ache more was that fact you looked horrified as well as you looked at your own bloody hands... All the while the thing that summoned these corpses laughed.

Twisted Justice: AHAHAHAHAHAH!!! *Deep Inhale* Ahhhh... So that little devil wasn't kiddin'. You really can be brutal. All it takes is a little Nudge.

After the Twisted Cowboy said that... The bodies started to fade away like they weren't even real. As they did so, the Carnage faded away, even the blood on your hands. Yet you still feel horrible at what you had just done. You thought you weren't even capable of such a terrible thing... You wanted to heal people not fight... Whatever things this Affront to Nature summoned. Yet it came so naturally when Friskie was put in peril. It was like breathing to you, the moment that warped corpse was about to strike it... Just clicked. You quickly look at Friskie who looked so confused. She doesn't know what to do, she has never seen you like this. Even when you two were bullied as kids, you never lashed out or anything. If anything she was the one to do that if they went to far. Whatever just happened... It didn't feel like you at all. The Dark Cowboy grinned at the two of you, it seemed... Satisfied.

Twisted Justice: Heh heh heh heh... I've seen all I wanted to see...

Soon after saying this he slowly backed up into the woods. As he did so, it was like he... Merged with one of the dead trees just behind the tree line. Before he fully merges with the dead tree he flashed the two of you a wide grin.

Twisted Justice: I'll be seeing you two again later... I can't wait to see what else you can do once you finally reach me. Heh heh heh heh.

Soon after he said he fully merged into the tree and within a blink of an eye, the woods suddenly looked alive again. The trees looked green and the air looked clear. You walked over to Friskie and offered your hand while looking ashamed of yourself.

Y/N: Are you... Ok?

You asked thinking she'd shrink back from your hand... But she didn't and a tense moment passed before she grabbed your hand.

Friskie: I should be asking the same thing... I'm ok by the way.

Soon after she said that you helped her up and walked over to your machete... It seemed to take a bit of damage from that fight as a small chip formed on the tip of the blade. You picked it up and sheathed it... All the while still looking horrified by your actions. Even if it was to save someone you care about it... It didn't exactly feel right...

Friskie: Y/N... Are you sure you are ok?

She asked with a worried tone. You gaze at the ground thinking for a moment before sighing and walking past Friskie.

Y/N: Let's just... Get out of here... I... I Need time to think...

Friskie watched as you walked away, she wanted to say something... But she also felt like it would be best if you had time to process what just happened. She quickly followed you not saying a word the whole time you were traveling. All the while you two fail to notice a Short Pale Girl watching you from the tree line.

Meanwhile

Dess and Papyra looked around a bit confused as the woods around them seemingly changed back to normal. While Dess was relieved she felt like the air here felt a little heavier. Not like before were everything was oppressive. Like... Someone was hurting somewhere in the woods.

Dess: Hey Papyra you feel-.

Before she could finish that sentence, Papyra immediately flipped over her and landed on her feet before posing dramatically.

Papyra: NYEH HEH HEH HEH! See I told you! I the great Papyra am never wrong!

Dess gave her a unconvinced stare making the pale gal nerviously sweat a little as the Deer Gal's piercing gaze rivaled that of Undynes... I mean Undyne still has her beat in her option, but it was still worth noting.

Papyra: Uh... Most of the time anyway... *Looks to the Side* Um... I wasn't scared.

Yep, Dess was still giving her a piercing stare making Papyra nerviously sweat even more. Now she's thinking their neck and neck...

Papyra: Ok! I was a little scared... However, I do find it strange that this event happened again...

Again? What hold on, This happened more than once? Dess found this slightly concerning to hear considering that when it happened in Her world, she and her crush were getting shot at.

Dess: Hold up, this is a regular occurrence? Do you even know how it happened or what's causing it?

She asked hoping that she'd get at least some answer's to this weird phenomenon. While Papyra answered it wasn't exactly promising.

Papyra: Hmmm... No, I can't say I do... Maybe you can ask Undyne! She's been looking into the matter herself! She also asked Alphys to help her out in figuring it out! So far they only managed to figure out that it's related to those Tremors! Oh! I have an idea! If you help Me and Sam catch the Humans maybe you can ask her yourself! Maybe you could pick up that Lazy Bone's slack...

Uh... From the sound of it that doesn't seem like something she would want to-.

Papyra: Ah who am I kidding! She'll probably use that as an excuse to be extra Lazy and then you have to do all her work for her! Hmmm... *Gasp!* I got it! How about you go find Sam while I go recalibrate some Puzzles!? After all, if TWO Humans are down here then I the great Papyra must make these Puzzles absolutely confounding! NYEH HEH HEH HEH!

Before Dess had the chance to say anything Papyra pretty much Bolted in the direction they just came from. The Deer Gal did not look surprised in the slightest.

Dess: Of course... At least she's having fun.

After saying this she was suddenly startled by a really chill voice that seemingly came outta nowhere!

???: That's my sis for ya. Isn't she so cool?

Dess comedically jumped to the side and flung her arms around as she looked to see where the voice came from! She looked to the side and... Uh... Saw a floating hat?

???: Down here.

The Deer Gal glanced down to see... A Short Pal Gal standing right next to her.

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Dess: U-uh... Hi? Um, Who are you?

She asked as she didn't even hear her approach... Then again she was also overlooked by Papyra. So how did-? N-nevermind it's probably not important.

Sam: Oh me? I'm Sammy the Skeleton. Most people just call me Sam for short.

Skeleton? Uh... She looked pretty much like a really pale human to her. Also Sam? The Author couldn't use Comic or something else? Eh, I guess the low-effort name fits for a low-effort girl.

Dess: Uh... Skeleton? Aren't those not supposed to... You know... have any muscle or skin?

She asked confused as that's something you don't overlook when identifying as a pile of bones.

Sam: Well of course I'm a Skeleton, cause I work myself to the Bone!

*Ba Dom Ching!*

Dess looked around for the origin of that sound... Like seriously where the heck did that come from? The Deer Gal shrugged as a random sound perfectly timed with a bad pun isn't the weirdest thing to happen today. Neither is a Skeleton that's not a Skeleton.

Dess: I uh... Ok... Soooo, what are you doing here?

She asked the Supposed Skeleton. Sam shrugged as she had totally forgotten already... At least that's what she wants you to think.

Sam: Eh, I already forgot. I can really be a bit Bone Headed at times.

*Ba Dom Ching!*

The "Skeleton" said as she kept on smiling while she shrugged. While she gives off a very carefree vibe Dess can feel something else under that facade. Though what it was is all tangled up in so many other feelings that it's a complete mystery as to what it exactly is. There was a tense moment of silence before Sam broke the Ice... Really? No Ba Dom Ching this time?

Sam: Say I know we just met and all, but can I ask you a favor?

Oh, I guess she remembered that thing she came to Dess for. Dess mentally sighed as she was prepared to hear something ridiculous like Watch my Post for me or something.

Dess: Sure. I guess I'm everyone's errand girl today, so why not? *Sigh* Alright, Lay it on me.

She said that like an annoyed store clerk who had their replacement call in sick at the last minute... And while she pretty much had every right to feel that, Sam sort of threw her a curve ball.

Sam: There are these humans that just arrived and they're feelin' a little low. They're good people and I don't think bad puns will help what they've been through. Well, at least it won't work on one of them. Do you think you can help me cheer them up?

That was... A little-. Wait! Does she know where the Humans are? Hold on, she thought monsters were trying to Catch the humans, not cheer them up. Sam knows more than she's letting on here.

Dess: Ok... But what happened? They're not injured, are they?

She asked a little worried that Sam was downplaying the problem a bit. She's been roped into enough as is that she was starting to get a little suspicious. Sadly Sam's answer didn't help her worries...

Sam: I'll let them decide if they share their experiences. It's better to get answers with TLC, *Winks* if you know what I'm sayin'.

...Dess doesn't know if that's an innuendo for something or not. I mean she's Bisexual, but it's not like she was just gonna Do it with someone that's a little depressed. Don't think that'll help very much. Not that Angel wouldn't mind that... She's sweet and all, however, her tastes are Very weird... But she wasn't here so maybe a little tune she's been working on and a nice chat will help.

Dess: Well if I get trauma dumped on, you're paying for their therapy session.

She said somewhat teasingly as she had her fair share of that in her life. Mainly her little sister, she all came to her if she was sad, lonely, or just needed to talk to someone. Dess always played her some soothing tunes after and she'd sometimes fall asleep in her lap. She looked absolutely adorable when that happened. The other was her Crush, Angel. She's always been very good at her classes, but had her stumped a few times on their lessons! However, the last time she talked she was worried about leaving everything behind since she was accepted at an extremely prestigious College, they had a College in their home town but this one was more or less more respected than that one. She said she supported her whichever she choice she chose, of course, she would miss her. I mean who wouldn't miss the person they love? However... She never got to see if she decided to go or not. Because shortly after that incident happened... Makes her wonder how she was doing right now. But she pushed those thoughts to the back of her mind for now. Why? Well...

Sam: Cool. I'mma go prank them right now. I'll see ya later!

Dess then watched as Sam walked down a path with a bit of a bend and she shortly disappeared after turning the corner. Just then Papyra started Booking it towards Dess and stopping dead in her tracks.

Papyra: I finish calibrating my Puzzles! Did you see where my Lazy Bone's Sister went off to!?

Dess gave her a raised brow for a moment before pointing toward the path Sam just walked down.

Dess: Um... She went that-.

Yet again... Before she could say anything Papyra swiftly ran off towards the direction.

Papyra: SAM!!! YOU GET BACK HERE AND RECALIBRATE YOUR PUZZLES!!!

Dess had the look of someone seeing that come from a mile away. It's becoming a pattern by now.

Dess: *Trailing Sigh* Oh it's gonna be a long day...

She said as she followed the direction Papyra ran down. At least it'll be entertaining.

Meanwhile

You and Friskie were walking down the forest path in total silence. As you did so you both stepped over a branch and continued to walk a little ways... Until.

*Snap!*

Both of you quickly glanced behind you to see that a twig you stepped over was broken... To say you two were put on edge would be putting it lightly as Friskie quickly stuck closely to you as you put a palm on the hilt of your machete. You both continue down the path feeling a presence watching you. Was it that thing again? Did he come back to make things worse? Or is this something new? Whatever it was... It felt like it was hunting you. Soon you made it to a bridge of sorts with some sort of archway... Or poorly constructed gate as it didn't exactly block your path. But as soon as you set one foot on the bridge, you both hear footsteps in the snow behind you... And soon a voice from behind spoke to the both of you in a chilling tone.

???: H U M A N S... D O N T  Y O U  K N O W  H O W  T O  G R E E T  A  N E W  P A L?

Yep, there goes the chill up the spine... You practically had a death grip on that machete. Yet it's not like before went something clicked in your head and you suddenly went on a rampage. This was... Different, yet you don't know how. It's... Odd.

???: T U R N  A R O U N D  A N D  S H A K E  M Y  H A N D.

Friskie suddenly felt compelled to do so as she slowly turned around and grabbed the shadowy figure's hand...

*Pppppppppppft!*

Both of your faces went from dead serious to What the Fuck? REAL quick as the shadowy figure who was obviously Sam started to chuckle.

Sam: Heheh... The old whoopee cushion in the hand trick. It's ALWAYS Funny.

You gave her the most deadpan Seriously, What the Fuck? The face you could muster while Friskie blankly stared at Sam. Questioning why she was still her... Just to suffer?

Sam: Anyways, your Humans right?

...Ye-.

Sam: That's hilarious. I'm Sammy, Sammy the Skeleton. *Winks* most people just call me Sam. I'm actually supposed to be on the watch for humans right now, but... y'now...

...Y'now wha-?

Sam: I don't really care for capturing anybody. Now my sister, Papyra... She's a human-hunting FANATIC. Hey, actually, I think that's her over there. I have an idea. Go through this gate thingy. Yeah just go right though. My sister made it too wide to block anything.

Ok... You and Friskie do as she says and walk through the poorly constructed gate. Upon reaching the other side you both see some sort of Booth with bottles of condiments strewn all over it and... Some odd-looking lamps...

Sam: Quick, behind those conveniently shaped lamps.

...Is she pulling your leg? How will that-? *Groans* Whatever, you and Friskie hide behind the Conveniently Shapes Lamps. As you watched a taller ""Skeleton"" suddenly appeared from the path ahead.

Sam: Sup, sis?

The fact that this is actually working made this feel absolutely ridiculous. I mean it's not like in the game where everything was 2D! If that tall gal looked over to the lamps she would be able to see you very easily. I'm just sayin'.

Papyra: You know "Sup," sister! It's been eight days and you still haven't... RECALIBRATED. YOUR. PUZZLES!!! You just stand around your station all day! What are you even doing!?!?

Friskie stifled a bit of a giggle while you rolled your eyes a bit. Though the whacky antics of those two are humorous.

Sam: Staring at these lamps. It's pretty cool. Wanna have a look?

Either she was ratting you two out or this was some reverse psychology thing... Honestly the latter is pretty believable.

Papyra: NO!!! I DON'T HAVE TIME FOR THAT!!!

She shouts while stomping the ground repeatedly like she is throwing some sort of temper tantrum.

Papyra: What happens if a Human comes around here!?! I want to be ready!!! I will be the one! I must be the one! I will capture a Human!

She then posed dramatically as if someone asked her to strike a pose as Friskie struggled to keep herself from laughing. While you were questioning how this was even working.

Papyra: Then I the great Papyra will get what I totally deserve! Respect... Recognition... I will finally be allowed to join the Royal Guard! People will ask me to be my... "Friend?" I will bathe in the shower of kisses each morning!

Sam then glanced towards the lamp as if she was considering ratting you out. Which she... Kinda does.

Sam: Hmm... Maybe these Lamps will help you.

Soon after she said that Papyra got angry yet again and began stomping on the ground yet again.

Papyra: SAM!!! YOU'RE NOT HELPING!!! YOU LAZYBONES!!! All you do is sit here and boondoggle! You get lazier and lazier every day!

Well, that seemed a bit mean. I mean she's kinda trying to help her out, but it seems Sam is used to it seeing as she said this.

Sam: Hey chill out sis, I've gotten a TON of work done. *Winks to the reader* a Skele-TON.

*Ba Dom Ching!*

Oh fucking Goddamnit... The fourth wall barkers are multiplying... *Sigh* Chibi A/N is gonna have my ass for this. Regardless Papyra groans a bit after hearing that pun... Even though she was actually smiling.

Papyra: SAM!!!

You don't know how but somehow she has both an angry and happy expression at the same time. That's pretty impressive.

Sam: Oh come on. *Winks* You're smiling.

Friskie's face is slightly red from how hard she wasn't trying to laugh. Apparently goofy """SKELETONS""" can really tickle her funny bone... No pun intended.

Papyra: I AM AND I HATE IT!!! *Sigh*... Why does someone as great as me have to do so much just to get some recognition?

Oh good here comes another-.

Sam: Wow it really sounds like you're working yourself... Down the the Bone.

*Ba Dom Ching!*

Pun... Yep, Chibi A/N is frothing at the mouth in pure rage. The guy Reeeeeeeally hates puns. As for Papyra, she seemed a bit more tolerant than our little guy here.

Papyra: UGH!!! I will attend to my puzzles... As for your work...

Oh god no... I don't think Chibi A/N can handle another one...

Papyra: Put a little more... Backbone into it! NYEHEHEHEHEHEHEH!!!

Annnnd Chibi A/N's rage broke. He's currently rampaging around the house as we speak. Lovely... Papyra was just about to leave but she stopped for a moment and turned back to Sam.

Papyra: Heh!

Then she left in the direction you two were going. Sam smiled and looked towards the Lamps.

Sam: OK, you two can come out now.

Just after she said that Fiskie let out a sharp gasp as she was holding her breath for a hot minute. As for you... Well, you had your mind elsewhere for a hot minute so you weren't exactly paying too much attention.

Friskie: *Cough Cough!* Oh dear lord! Never have It ever been so hard to contain my laughter before!

You pat her on the back as she took a moment to breathe. As that happened a certain Deer Gal arrived! Now we won't have to deal with a B plot... Riiiight? Eh, let's not jinx it yet.

Dess: *Looks to Sam* Uh... She ok?

She asked as she watched you help Friskie stand for a moment as she felt a Tad bit light-headed.

Sam: I'm sure she'll be fine in a minute. I really tickled her Funny Bone!

*Ba Dom Ching!*

Oh goddammit... *Clears Throat* Friskie managed to catch her breath as she looked at Dess... And of course, Friskie being Friskie said this.

Friskie: Oh hey! A Sexy Tomboy Deer!

She shouted out as Dess looked at her with a face of slight recognition... No, it's not that she reminds her of Kristina... It's the fact she reminds her of her crush Angel. They both act somewhat similarly, but Angel is a bit more laid back than the Human Gal. Still just as pervy, presumably anyway. Though she did notice when Friskie turned to you with a cheeky grin... It soon fades as you were lookin' a little down while staring into the woods. Friskie was staring at you with a slightly worried look for a solid moment before you even noticed her looking at you.

Y/N: Huh? Sorry, what was that? I uh... Got a little distracted...

Friskie looked down and grabbed her arm as she looked a little down in the mouth herself.

Friskie: Oh... Um... It's Nothing.

Well, this was a train wreck. Dess wondered what's up with You and the Human gal. Sam led towards Dess and whispered next to her seeing as she was too short to reach her ear.

Sam: Hmm... I've got an idea. You cheer up the sulky dude and I'll take the Human gal to do some of my sister's puzzles.

Dess looked at her with an unsure look. I mean splitting them up doesn't necessarily solve the-.

Sam: *Walked over to Friskie* Hey. You wanna watch my sister be a Goof Ball?

Friskie looked at Sam with a mixture of confusion and curiosity. All the while you were spacing out again thinking about the incident... That literally happened about an hour ago.

Friskie: Uh... S-sure?

Sam then started to guide her along with her hand as she went behind her station... A bit odd for sure, but I'm sure you guys and gals know what's coming for you... No not a Lemon! It's too soon for that!

Sam: Great, come on I know a shortcut.

The moment you snap out of your thoughts you see Friskie and Sam go out of view behind Sam's Station. You start walking over to the station with a perplexed look on your face.

Y/N: Uh, didn't your sister-?

When you checked behind the station... The two somehow disappeared without a trace! Like they somehow teleported!

Y/N: What!? How did-!? They just vanished!? *Groan* I swear if that little snot hurts a single hair on her head I'll use her's like a drum!

Even though you said that you really don't mean it. Why? Well, you got a gut feeling that Friskie is fine... Probably a little worried but fine. Dess soon looked over the other side of Station only to see your mug staring back with a slightly annoyed expression. I mean you can't exactly protect her if she's not close to you... Then again that's you just being a bit paranoid about what happened an hour ago... Well that actually seemed a bit normal in hindsight. Plus your issues are something... A bit different. But back to Dess wondering how the hell people just keep vanishing out of thin air.

Dess: Seriously? Again? *Sigh* *Muttered* Hey do this thing for me and then they fuck right off...

As she said this she looked around to see if anything else was gonna happen... And so far there was nothing besides the normal sounds of an underground forest. That and of course, you were still deep in your thoughts as you glanced around for Friskie. Dess rolled her eyes a bit as she's gonna be a bit mad if this was about something pretty trivial.

Dess: Alright dude. What's up with you?

You were taken a back a bit by that sudden question. Mainly because you were tangled up in thought. I'm sure you heard "About the Incident" enough so I won't beat the phrase like a dead horse with a Thunderhammer.

Y/N: I... *Looks to the side* It's nothing... I'm fine...

Yeah, Dess wasn't buying that. That gloomy tone and the way you were acting. Guess she'll have to work up to it with some small talk.

Dess: *Sigh* Alright, come on. Let's get somewhere more private.

...Is she coming onto you? Well, the answer is no, not yet at least. It is a somewhat slow-burn until we get to THAT stage. Don't worry, I won't force you through a Billion words before they finally hold hands or some crap like that. Anyway, I bring that question up because your head space is a bit whack at the moment. Dess started to enter the forest nearby before she looked back to you with her hands on her hips while raising a Single brow.

Dess: Am I gonna have to Drag you with me or are you gonna follow me?

She said in a tone that suggested that it was a mixture of a Jest and a Genuine question. While you weren't exactly feeling up to it, you'd rather not get dragged against your will. If you are also wondering if you're worrying about Friskie, of course, you are, but so far she's been doing fine for herself as the normal monsters don't really pose too much of a threat to someone of her Bullet Hell skills. Seriously you've seen some of the games she's played and half the time her screen looked like a Rainbow barfed all over it. Besides you get the feeling that she's safe for now if that Thing from earlier showed up while Sam was around.

Y/N: Ok fine...

You said that like some old man being dragged to an event that he doesn't want to go to. Dess chuckled a little as she found that a bit funny, reminded of her uncle in some ways. Though she thinks her uncle has a LOT more reason to act like that than a Human Dude who looks like that one guy from Phasmafobia. Why? Well, I'm not gonna tell you just yet. But it's a pretty good reason. Soon you two come to an area that looks like an old campsite. Two logs close to a makeshift fire pit, it's the perfect place to hang out for a bit. She walked over and sat on the right log before pulling out her guitar and played a few strings to see if there in tune or not. She then motions to the left log.

Dess: Take a seat. I hardly know you so Tell me more about yourself.

You looked to the left log while she adjusted some of the strings that were out of tune. You sat down as you wondered what to talk about first. Giving your name is a good start.

Y/N: Alright... Um. My names Y/N, I was an Orphan. Me and Friskie, the Girl I was traveling with, grew up together and we haven't been apart very much since then. Once we got old enough we had to leave the orphanage we grew up in. Shortly after we took out a large loin to go to College and cover our necessary expenses. Like Dorms and textbooks, you know the typical College things. I went to College to get a degree in Medicine so I could be a Doctor, Friskie wanted to be a game developer so she went for a Programming degree. We didn't have much in the way of entertainment even after we paid off our debt so we tended to explore the woods surrounding Mount Ebott. We fell down into the underground and now we're here. Sort of... Some things happened between when we fell down here and got out of the ruins... Long story short today's been a Very eventful day. We didn't even know Monster kind existed until we fell down here. Turns out Humanity did its thing, saw Monster kind as a threat one day, and sealed them away under this mountain after beating them into submission. Is it sad that doesn't surprise me?

You asked as you have somewhat become numb to half the shit Human kind does on a daily base's. Dess chuckled a little as it sounds like you have quite a pessimistic view of the world.

Dess: Well nice to meet you Y/N, I'm Dess. It sounds like you doom scroll social media too much. Every community has bad eggs, not just Humanity. One time in my Hometown, a Monster teen was bullying a poor little purple dino gal. He took her toy and started dangling it just out of her reach.

She played some strings which sounded only a smidge off tune. She soon adjusted the strings as you grew curious about what happened.

Y/N: Did anyone stop them or did he get away with it?

You asked kinda enjoying this little distraction. Except for Toriel, you hadn't had time to just sit down and talk to someone... Maybe you should have done that with Friskie instead of just Sulking... Luckily Dess answer made you momentarily forget about that.

Dess: Oh I stopped him. I clocked him Square in the jaw. Even though we both got in trouble, I still thought it was worth it since he didn't bully another kid again after that. No one should torment kids for their own amusement.

Oh... Uh wow, little extreme but kinda understandable. You Actually have a friend that's like that a bit... Though he's getting a degree in engineering, so he'd probably use a glitter bomb on the bully. He's the guy who built a the potato cannon Friskie used to launch a Bean Bag into your chest at point blank range. It is worth noting that he had no hand in that, Friskie kinda yonked it one day and thought it'd be a funny prank if she hospitalized you for a few weeks... Ok obviously it was an accident, but common sense isn't Friskie's strong point. That has been proven many times by now.

Y/N: Ah... Ok...

You looked at the fire pit and let out a bit of a sigh as you figured it would be best to tell her about that incident. You just hope you won't sound crazy saying this... Ah who am I kidding, your definitely gonna sound crazy. You're just hoping she's crazy enough to believe you, which you doubt... But we both know what she's seen by now.

Y/N: I... Don't really like using Violence to solve problems. But... About an Hour ago, something happened... Something attacked me and Friskie, it looked like some nightmarish thin cowboy with way too many eyes and an extremely wide grin with black teeth. He summoned these... Bodies that warped before our very eyes into vial beasts that attacked us.

You paused as you could recall every detail of what happened... You were just trying to find the words to condense it down a bit. Dess just watched you as she observed your movements. You were tightly clasping your hands together as you glared at the fire pit, clearly troubled by those events.

Y/N: I tried my best to incapacitate them, but nothing worked. Those things weren't going down the non-lethal way. One of them pinned Friskie down and was about to stab her... When something within is just... Triggered in me. I hurled my machete towards it's skull and killed it. Then I quickly started picking them off one by one with brutal efficiency. To break one of the blades off and nail another in the head. Then I snapped the neck of the creature I just broke off the blade from before using its body as a meat shield for the last one. Soon after I did that I broke its blades off by swiftly twisting the body of its ally before I... Just started beating its head in until its head was turned into mush. The whole time this many-eyed freak was leaving. Soon after seeing what he wanted to see... The things he summoned started to fade away, even the Carnage I made disappeared. The Thing called Twisted Justice soon left after that. The thing that bothers me isn't that I had to use extreme measures to save somebody I care about...

You then unclasped your hands and looked at them with a hint of horror and disgust. Like you couldn't even recognize them anymore.

Y/N: It's the fact I did it so Easily and without so much as a Hint of hesitation. The way I took those creatures down with ease... Sure I wanted to be a Doctor and I still do, but knowing that I'm a natural-born killer... I have to ask myself. What Healing can I do with hands that are meant to kill? What level of Violence am I even capable of? When Friskie was in trouble I didn't even feel like me anymore. All I felt after that sharp Spike in fear, was pure Malice. Not outright Anger or Fury, just pure Contempt.

You then lowered your hands all while still staring at the fire pit as you think back to the look on Friskie's face when that side of you was brought to light. A side you yourself didn't even know existed until today. It was one of Confusion and Horror.

Y/N: *Scoff* What will the people save think... After I stand over the corpses of my enemies? They'd probably think I'm some sort of Demon or Beast... I would say Monster too... But it seems even they're more like people than I am right now. *Sigh* You probably think I'm insane and I don't blame you. I wouldn't believe it myself if I hadn't experienced it... Still kinda don't in a weird way... Though I have a feeling what happened was true, regardless if I choose to believe it happened or not. Guess I'm just feeling... Not myself right now...

There was a moment of silence as Dess pondered on what you said. Guess you had more baggage than she thought. Does she believe you? Yes, she's seen some crazy shit to start doubting stuff like you just said. Plus that story lines up with what she experienced around the same time she and Papyra entered a strange part of the woods that just vanished suddenly. Besides she knew someone who felt the same way about themselves.

Dess: Um... While I haven't experienced that feeling myself. I did know someone who felt the same once... Although his case was a bit more... Severe.

She adjusted her sitting posture a bit before continuing. Namely cause what she is going to say was a bit heavy and you're fixing to see why.

Dess: So I had an Uncle named Buck. He wasn't exactly around in my toddler years, I remember my Dad said he enlisted in the military at that time. It was a decision he wasn't to found off at the time since they were deploying troops to some sort of Hell Hole of sorts. Apparently, the place had a high casualty rate at the time. By the time I was a young Teen and my baby sister was born the Military stopped occupying that place after an... Incident. One that my Uncle took part in. I won't get into the details, but it sounded like our side had enough and brought the hammer down Hard. A lot of innocent people got crossed in the crossfire and even more bodies were made that day. I don't know the they won or not, but from the sound of it... It wouldn't have mattered. So my Uncle went back home and visited the family a few times. I was a dumb young teen, yet even I could see he was Hurting. So I tried my best to cheer him up, by playing with him and just listening to him.

She paused for a moment to collect her thoughts. This was something that slightly disturbed her now thinking back on it.

Dess: Looking back now, some of the stuff he said... I don't think kids were supposed to be exposed to that. He told me about his time while serving in the Military in a bit of a roundabout way. He made it seem like a story, a Group of Knights off to slay some evil dragons after a long quest. The Knights didn't know that the Dragons used the local town on the base of the Mountain as shields. The leader of the Knight's a Powerful and Cruel Wizard... He viewed the townspeople's lives as expandable so he summoned fire and brimstone from the sky. After the terrible deed was done, the Cruel Wizard forced them to look over the Carnage of what his spell wrought and execute anyone that survived, the townspeople included as he wanted no one to leave out of their alive. Honor bound to their duty, the Knights did the deportable act and killed every single one that survived... With the dark deed done, they finally got to go home. However, the horrors of that day will never leave them until the day they die. I think he posed it as a Story to spare me the details of what really happened. But looking at it now, I think my Uncle just told me about what happened during his time being deployed.

There was another moment of silence as you watched her in silence as she was the one now staring into the cold fire pit.

Dess: He was actually the one that got me playing the guitar. He was pretty good at it, and said that he and Dad used to go out in the woods with a couple of friends and just hang out, play some music, and drink some Root Beers. One day he said he had to go somewhere and that he might he might be gone for a while. He told me to keep playing and try to get better at it, which I did... I even made a little melody, it didn't have lyrics yet but it sounded like actual music rather than someone just plucking at the strings randomly...

She went silent for a minute as if remembering something saddening. Like an old wound aching deep within her soul. While you didn't exactly want to ask... You felt like you should.

Y/N: Something bad happened didn't it?

You asked preparing for the worst... And Dess definitely delivered as she played a few strings, more out of habit than anything or perhaps a Nervous Tick of some sort.

Dess: We eventually got the news that he... Shot himself in the head inside his own home. There was no sign of any break-in or any signs of foul play so suicide was ruled as the cause of death. It was... Shocking to say the least as there weren't any signs that he was depressed. I guess the Guilt wore him down until he couldn't take it anymore. Dad was... Quiet for a few weeks after that. I should have known something was wrong when he told that dark story. I wished I could have done more, but what could I do back then? Not even my Dad knew this would happen and they've been pretty close. Yet he did it anyway despite everything.

A moment of silence passed before Dess played a few more strings which actually sounded like a nice tune. Soon after Dess continued.

Dess: I guess the takeaway is... Don't let Guilt consume you. Even if you hate being in a situation that requires you to do awful things, Remember that she still cares about you even if you have a darker side to yourself. Your situation was forced upon you like my Uncle. You did the best you could and managed to save her despite the odds. In your mind, you may have done a terrible thing, but in reality, you did what you had to. So don't forget that she'll be there in your darkest hour.

Dess looked at her guitar and chuckled a bit as if what she said gave her a hint of inspiration.

Dess: Funny... That just made me think of something to add to the song I've been working on.

She said with a mixture of feelings she can't quite describe. This feeling only grew when you said this.

Y/N: Um... Mind if I hear it?

You asked in a curious tone which made Dess crack a bit of a smile. Making her smile made you feel a bit better about yourself. Dess then played the song much to your delight.

Music by Tobi Fox himself.

I do NOT own this song and it belongs to their rightful owners. Even though Tobi Fox wanted these to be fair use for the fans. Also, listen to the song first before continuing. Kinda part of the narrative.

That made the both of you feel much better. To Dess, it felt good to improve something she's been working on for a while and it brought back founder memories. To You it lifted your spirits as the song felt like a ray of hope to you, sure it's a bit corny you felt like that, but hey it's still a nice feeling.

Y/N: *Chuckle's* That was pretty good.

Dess smile grew a bit wider as she was glad it made someone feel better. She knows her sister would have loved that too.

Dess: Thanks... Been working on that song for ages. It's still not complete, but when you've been stranded in an Abyss without the ability to think or feel before being suddenly dropped into a totally different world by some weird Bald Chick... It tends to take a while.

You kinda just looked at her with a slightly astonished look at just how Causal she said that. Dess then realized what she said and suddenly had an Oh Shit face.

Dess: Uh... I kinda blurted that out... Didn't I?

She asked already knowing the answer. You chuckled before giving her a conformity nod. I mean you told her something crazy and she believed you so it's only fair you'd do the same for her.

Y/N: Don't worry, I won't tell anyone else. Besides after what I've seen, believing you isn't exactly a far stretch. It's actually more like a slight scoot to the side.

You said with a smile as you dust yourself off while getting up and doing some stretches.

Y/N: *Exertive Grunt* We should probably find Friskie. Who knows what she's up to now. *Relaxed sigh* Probably driving those two sisters a little crazy by flirting nonstop.

Dess smiled as she put her Guitar back onto her back and quickly got back up on her feet before nodding in agreement.

Dess: I don't know. Those two Bone Heads might drive her a little nutty instead.

You leak out a slight chuckle as you two exit the old campsite and head back to the path.

Y/N: Oh trust me, I'm sure she has them beat. I mean we were at this Halloween party once...

You proceed to tell her about the time Friskie ATE an entire Chocolate Tombstone and CHUG around one and a half Pink Demon before running to the bathroom and barfing it all up. Apparently to Friskie's drunk ass, it tasted great coming back up as she made that poor toilet look like someone had Taco Hell all night long. Dess laughed at the thought of someone cleaning up the toilet the next day and wondered who had it in for the commode to take such a Violent bowel movement.

A/N: I think I'll stop here and call it a Chapter. Seemed like a good place to stop.

Aster: I still don't have any clue as to who the hell "Twisted Justice" or whoever this "Little Shadow" is. I Want Answers Damn it! I didn't rip myself into pieces and put myself back together for Nothing!

Chibi A/N: And I'm sure you will figure that out. We're just trying to tell the story here.

Aster: *Aggravated Groan* You know I'm TRYING to save worlds here! Could I at least be shown a little respect!?

Fem A/N: Uh-huh. That's good and all but we're not exactly in a hurry. Doing that would actually cause a lot more problems.

Aster: Are you three going to answer why that is?

All Three A/N's: Nope.

Aster: *Sigh* Fine... I'll wait... But don't this is over! I will have my answers!

Chibi A/N: *Smoking a Very Large Blunt* Yeah good luck with that.

A/N: I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter! The New Year has started and I'm Ready to roll! Stay Safe out there!

Fem A/N: Bye~.