SOULTALE | By ShadowNTS

(Chapter 76) Frozen tears.

Geno is left in awe looking at the city down the hill. They start descending and going towards the walls.

GNO: You didn't tell me we were going to a city of ice! This is so cool.
FSK: Yeah, that was my reaction too.
GNO: Why didn't I know of this earlier?!
FSK: Because she asked for her people to be unknown by the rest of the world. She likes the quiet.
GNO: Huh, sounds like she's lonely.
FSK: Tell her that.
GNO: How did they even man-
*TRIP*

Geno trips while walking down and starts rolling down the cliff. Frisk lets out a chuckle. When she gets to the bottom, she gets Geno out of the big snowball she's turned into.

GNO: Bleh, I got snow in my mouth.
FSK: Should've been more careful.
GNO: As I was going to say, how did they even manage to stay hidden for this long?
FSK: No one is able to see the city unless given her majestys' blessing.
GNO: Her majesty? You're the determined knight. Why are you calling her majesty?
FSK: Out of respect.
GNO: Why can I see it then?
FSK: You're with me, that's why.
GNO: Understandable.

Frisk and Geno arrive at the gates, where they see no-one. Frisk looks around.

FSK: Where are the guards?
GNO: Maybe on break?
FSK: No, they're always here. Something's wrong. Follow me!
GNO: Hey, wait!

Frisk and Geno sprint through the gates and inside the city. There is no sign of life nearby.

FSK: Where is everyone?! What's going on?!
GNO: Frisk, are you okay?
FSK: We have to go find Aurora!

Frisk and Geno run towards the ice palace. They head inside and see the remains of dead guards. Frisk sprints to the top floor leaving Geno downstairs.

GNO: Dammit Frisk! What is wrong with you?!
FSK: Stay there Geno! I'll come back!

Frisk arrives at the top and sees Aurora kneeling on the balcony of her palace.

FSK: Aurora! Are you okay?! What happened?!
AUR: Huh...?

Aurora turns around. Tears are flowing from her eyes.

FSK: You're... crying... but why?
AUR: Who... are you?

A feeling of shock pulsates through Frisks' body. Aurora doesn't recognize her anymore.

FSK: Aurora... it's me... Frisk.
AUR: Frisk..? Are you... with them?

Frisk is shocked and confused.

FSK: Who is them? Aurora, tell me what happened!
AUR: You're with them... that thing... that killed my people... aren't you?
FSK: (That thing?! Could she be talking about the harbinger? No, that's impossible!)
AUR: I can't forget... that deformed face... filled with hatred. It killed... everyone. I was... powerless.
FSK: (It can't be! Is she talking about... Noire?!)

Frisk approaches Aurora to comfort her.

AUR: Get... away.
FSK: I'm here to help, Aurora.
AUR: I said... get away.
*WAVE*

Sharp spikes of Ice come out of the ground, forcing Frisk to get back. It seems Aurora is not going to be friendly. Frisk bears a worried face.

End of Chapter 76
"Frozen Tears"

[ Frisk realizes what happened. Aurora is in distress. Can Frisk help her?! ]