Heros Can Cry- Undertale Oneshot

Hero's can cry

She disappeared without a word. 

She disappeared with little trace. 

I haven't slept since she left.

Papyrus and I searched her lab, Nothing.

No notes or footage, I'm so close to giving up.

My mind wanders into the darkness. It's searching for worse case scenarios quicker than I can switch for answers.

 My demons that I've pushed away for years are quickly rushing back. 

They let me know that I should've protected her, but I failed. 

They let me know that I should've talked to her more, but I failed. 

They remind me that I'm a terrible 'friend'. 

They remind me that I should've told her 

how I really felt. 

 I walk through the waterfall, my mind is blank. 

I come across an echo flower with a familiar sounding voice. 

"U-uh. Dear Un- Undyne," It says, timidly.

I sit down just as nervous. 

 "I- I'm sorry. You're probably really worried right now, as you're the only other person I know who would be. 

You're the only other person aside from the human who knew my woes.

You're the only other person who cared. 

You're the only person who loved me for me, even though I was an absolute mess." 

No… 

 "I suppose I owe you an explanation… and a huge apology. 

It was Mettaton. H-he pretty much broke and so did I. 

He and I were both- beyond repair.

It's just so hard to explain in words. 

I-it's stupid. I was overwhelmed. 

Aside from th-that, I've never liked myself. I've always wanted to feel special but all I've ever done is screw things up. Like the chance to tell you how I felt. The chance to tell you that I love you… 

I- I'm so sorry. 

You're probably really angry at me right now, and I don't blame you. 

It's- it's better if you forget me, okay? 

Just like the trash in the waterfall, I'm forgettable. 

However, I'll never forget you.

Again, I love you.

Stay strong. 

Sincerely, 

Alphys." 

Her words broke me, but I was trying my best to stay tough. 

I marched to Papyrus and Sans's place, anger building and tears, desperate to fall. Pap saw me first and greeted me. He noticed something was off. 

"Undyne? You seem a little- oh… oh dear." 

I collapsed and broke down. Tears fell like they had never fallen before. 

Pap's caring hand rested upon my shoulder. 

"Undyne, get your shit together. Hero's… don't… cry." I told myself out loud. 

"You know crying is okay, right? Hero's can cry and still be… well heros." 

I'll never get over the feeling that I could've saved Alphie.