Determination (Charisk) [OUTDATED]

92 - FAMILY MATTERS

(CHARA POV)[F]

"So." I said. Up until now, we had all been silent. Green light poured into my definitely cracked rib cage. "Mettaton told us everything. Before the cameras started rolling." Alphys's tail wrapped around her legs and rested over her feet. "Was there anything you didn't lie about?"

"I-I-I... I didn't l-lie about y-your V-VOID poisoning, or your c-corrupted DETERMINATION, o-or—"

"Besides medical information...?"

"... The c-cameras. All o-over the U-undergound... and th-that Mettaton is an entertainment r-r-robot..."

"...And?" She started to tremble in her lab coat.

"I-I-I'm really s-sorry! I kn-know you're upset w-with me and *sniff* p-p-p-probably h-hate me l-like everyone e-e-else and—"

"Alphys, hey..." Frisk took Alphys's hands away from her chest and held them in her own. "Of course we're upset with you. You... betrayed our trust. But that doesn't mean we hate you!" It was very clear that Frisk was trying to be sweet, but I knew that she was boiling with rage on the inside. Luckily, I convinced Frisk to take a small sip of my Patience TRAIT stabilizer fluid before we got here. "Listen, you've done a lot for us, we can't just forget all that. We're still your friends, Alphys." The short yellow dinosaur was full-on ugly crying into Frisk's arms. I'm sure they'd make me join the group hug if my ribs were intact.

"Alphys, darling. You need to calm down, you're making a scene." Mettaton walked into the room.

"Mettaton, it's an emotional moment." Frisk scolded. She took Alphys's shoulder and walked her out into the main area, presumably to teach her how to be a better friend.

"So, thought this form wasn't 'energy efficient'." He laughed.

"Simple wiring issue, darling." He propped his leg up on the wall. I was afraid that the heel of his boot would've gone through the wall, if the wall wasn't already intimidated by the color. "Now I can be this fabulous ALL the time!" And to think that he couldn't possibly get any more annoying...

"Joy." I remembered back to several hours ago, after Mettaton was defeated by Frisk. The call with Napstablook... "...Hey, Mettaton?"

"Hmm? What is it?"

"Are you related to Napstablook at all?"

"What?! Wh-What prompted that?"

"Well, he was the first one to call you earlier, and on top of that, he remarked having a cousin, plus the fact that you're a not just a robot." He put his hand on his chest in shock.

"Whatever do you mean by that comment?"

"Well you're a ghost, inhabiting a robot body."

"And how would you know if I was, darling?"

"I... used to be a ghost myself. Like knows like, I guess."

"Hm, fine! Yes, yes I was a ghost. But I've since become corporeal, all thanks to your wonderful human partner!"

"Uh... congratulations?"

"Thank you, darling, you're too kind. But ah, it's best to stay out of family matters, alright Princess?" Again with the princess comment. It's even more annoying coming from him.

"You're lucky my ribs are still broken, or else I'd give you more than just a 'simple wiring issue'." I muttered through gritted teeth.

"My, my. And I thought I was the master of empty threats... Toodles!" He walked away, presumably to go flaunt his legs at Burgerpants or something. Man, I hate that guy even more now.