Determination (Charisk) [OUTDATED]

68 - THE BUTTONS

(FRISK POV)

I felt very dizzy for a few seconds, but when I looked up, I wasn't in Hotland anymore. I was in another black void. Cracks revealing glowing red energy ran across the ground, and strange rifts populated the air, also pulsating with a red energy.

"Welcome." That voice. No. "I wondered how long it would take you to find this place, little Archer."

"W-Where am I?"

"This?" I looked over at Diitii Fox. He was a tall, pale, slender man with copper hair, with a streak of white. He had blazing red eyes, almost completely shrouded by a kitsune mask. He had Fox ears that seemed to perk up as I asked the question. He was bound in a dark red straight jacket, and was chained to the floor. Every crack on the ground started from where he was. "This is the darkest corner of your SOUL, Archer. This is where you keep me." I looked frantically for an exit. "Calm down, Archer, I don't want to hurt you, and corrupting you at this point serves no purpose. Say... Have you heard of the GML?"

"N-no."

"The GML is the laws of physics, the rules of the universe, per se. Did you know that I helped make it?"

"N-No. I didn't."

"It's true! I helped make every single rule that is currently on the GML except 4."

"Which 4?"

"Those were forged by my father, Toubi Diitii, minutes before I was birthed from his wounds. Do you know what power my presence give you?"

"Red magic."

"Very good! Yes, Red magic is the only magic that can bypass the GML, but further more, it allows you to use the power of those 4 rules, by taking them from the cosmic realm itself, and putting it in your hands."

"What do you gain from telling me this!?" The red cracks grew deeper, and the rifts pulsed faster.

"What do I gain? Everything! I can't have you dying before I'm ready. And besides, I'm just as interested in your growth as my brother is. Here, come closer."

"Why?"

"Are you afraid I'm going to hurt you, those little patches you wear make me, well... you can see what it does. But come closer, I can't give you power from all the way over there." Against my better judgement, I walked slowly over to Diitii. "Very good. Now, you'll go back to the outside world soon, so make sure you cherish our little visits." He then head butted me into one of the cracks. I opened my eyes.

I was back, walking with Chara as if nothing happened.

     "B-Babe."

     "Yes?"

     "I just... out of nowhere, I just was put in this weird dark place..." I told her everything.

     "So... you might be able to access the GML..."

"Chara... I'm scared. What if... what if this is what he wants me to do. I've used Red Magic subconsciously, but what if using it for real makes me weaker against his influence? What if he... What if I hurt you?" Chara held both of my hands and looked at me.

"It's obvious that using Red Magic is what he wants you to do, but he can't do anything than giv you power. And hey," she rubbed the patch on my arm. "We have ways of helping you. Keeping him out of your head. And no matter what happens, I'll still love you, and I'll still be with you. Remember, we both share this burden." She took out her SOUL and held it in front of me. I did the same. Her red streaks glowed brighter in the presence of my SOUL. "We're SOULmates." I couldn't help but laugh.