Across the timelines [an Undertale Fanfic] (revised)

Stop it, Chara!

  As Frisk continued to run with Papyrus by his side, they came across the castle that Asgore supposedly still visits. As the two walked inside, they couldn't help but take a look at everything around them. They wanted to see if there were any evidence that this was indeed where Asgore had taken the young boy. The more they looked, the more they felt sure that they were in the wrong place until Papyrus noticed something on the ground. 

"Human, look at this," he called out as he carefully picked one of the yellow flowers. The yellow flower was stained red with blood and was covered in a bit of dust. Just looking at it, Papyrus couldn't help but think the worst. "What if... What if it's too late for him? What if Asgore is... Gone too?"

Frisk took a look at the flower, trying his best to stay positive even with the evidence right in front of him. He didn't want to think that his dad, Asgore, was gone. He didn't want to think that his friend, Chara, was responsible for all of this. It wasn't until he noticed something shine in the corner of the room, He slowly walked over to it, letting Papyrus watch him as he found Chara's locket lying on the floor.

"What do you mean?" Papyrus asked. With one look at the locket, he could see why it was something that Chara would keep with him, but it made him wonder what had happened to make him leave it behind. After all, seeing something that the boy treasured so much made that monster seem more human. It let him know that no matter what Chara did, Chara was still just a little boy who was all alone in the world. Was it really possible that Chara could have really forgotten it? "Maybe he just dropped it? Chara might not have noticed that he lost it, but maybe we should bring it back to him."

Frisk shook his head no. "Not possible. Whenever Chara gets uncomfortable, he holds onto it, so he wouldn't just get rid of it like this." He started to think of how Chara looks at it, how it gives him comfort when things just weren't going right for him. "You're right about that, Papyrus. We definitely do need to get this back to him. It's the only way we can get him to be himself again."

Papyrus shook his head no. "My brother told me to stay away from him. Chara is dangerous and could do something murderous if I'm there. I know he needs help, but the great Papyrus is scared."

"Papy, it's okay to be scared. I am too, but Chara needs me. He needs someone to save him before he's lost forever. Don't you think that Chara deserves to be saved too?"

As if he had to think about it, Papyrus nodded before giving him a little smile. "You're right. We shouldn't abandon him right now. Especially when he needs help from the only royal guard member. Thank you, human. Let's go save Chara!"

As the two walked off again, they remained silent until they were out of the castle, wanting to pay their respects to the fallen king. Of course, they were upset about Asgore, but no matter how much they warn the monsters never to separate them, it always happens. 

Meanwhile...

"Hello everybody, did you miss me?" Chara asked as he walked into Alphys's lab. Undyne, Alphys, and Toriel looked over at the sudden entrance, shocked to see him in the condition Chara was in. His eyes were glowing red behind his messy hair. His arms and legs were covered in cuts and bruises from his last fight, making him look wild. "I thought I would stop by and play with you for a while."

"Alphys, get behind me." Undyne, without a second thought, pushed her girlfriend behind her before looking over at Toriel. "Toriel, please don't go near him. That thing isn't him."

Toriel shook her head no. "You're right. That's not my Chara, but the boy is mine. Monster, release my child. Let Chara live in peace!"

Chara turned his eyes on her, a crazed smile on his face as he said, "I am the monster, mom. This is how it is always going to be." Raising the knife in his hand, he took a step forward. "I'm happy just like this. Now, won't you come play with me? Without Frisk around, it's really boring."