HG X UNDERTALE AU ~ THE GAMES [OLD FANFIC]

PART 8 ~ V : RÄT

Ink P.o.V

I had recovered from yet another surgery with that stupid fake soul. This time, I saw some metal chip over it and was warned that if I were to escape, it would detonate a bomb, exploding me. Now I knew I couldn't escape unless someone helped me... like Pastel. Perhaps he can come up with a remedy because I know this thing is staying with me for sure this time.

Luckily, I don't think any further testing will take place with me for now. As I thought that, the door opened up to guards with metal chains. They implanted a small hook, poking out of the ground in the middle of the chamber and attached this rope. I had to be cautious of the steel poking out of the ground because I could trip on it. As they attached the ring to my left ankle, they simply left.

One by one, they brought my friends back and it seemed a little awkward. We hadn't seen each other in a week and it was tiring to survive even the first few days here. In front of the hefty barrier stood a plate of cake and a small salad written 'Pastel' on it.

Not even a word was said and I broke the silence. "Aren't we going to eat?"

"I wish I could try to."

I looked at Blue's broken arms.

"Oh my, what did they do to you?"

"I don't know."

"I'm guessing they did it in your sleep?" "Guess so... or I don't remember."

"I'll help you eat."

Pastel grabbed his salad and simply began eating it. Error stayed in the middle of the room and by the stare he was giving me, I didn't want to talk to him.

I split the cake in three and gave it to each person who didn't have food. When I passed it to Glitchy, he took my piece as well.

"Error, something's up, tell me."

"Oh nothing."

He ate both slices in front of me then threw the plate at my face. "Ow!"

"Oh shut up."

I pushed him using my foot as he got up at his turn. I've never seen him this angry. The first punch he sent me made me go flying backwards.

I looked at Pastel and Blue who didn't want to interfere as he beat me up once I got pinned down to the floor.

Pastel P.o.V

I knew that after this, there'd be a meeting. I was anxious for it so I could know how to describe Error's odd behaviour. I turned to Blue and hugged her as guards separated my boyfriend and Windows Vista from each other.

Once they attached a second hook to the wall and clipped the glitch to it, they escorted us out. We were taken in different directions as I was reintroduced to the abnormally small office.

"I've been expecting you..."

Flenius turned around in his chair and insisted that I come sit.

"I have a new proposition for you, Pastel. I saw your superhuman intelligence be exercised in those mind games I sent you. You solved it in under five minutes. It's a record compared to others who took about an hour or two to do the same thing with the same circumstances." "What do you propose I do?"

"You can become my assistant. Which implies that you have a better bedroom, some better food..."

"Can I see my friends?"

"Of course, don't worry, you'll get to see them a lot."

"I think I'll need some time to think about it..."

"Take as much time as you need. For now, I'll send you back to your trio. You have to tell at least one of them the news or we won't let you out."

I stood up and walked to the correct chamber as they opened the door. "I'm gonna fucking kill you!"

Error yelled at Ink, trying to get to him. "What's going on?"

They both turned their heads to me. "Pastel! Help!"

Ink cried as I ran up to Error and tried to reassure him. It seemed to have worked a little since he calmed down after I spoke about... good things.

"Hug?"

"Hmmm... okay."

I hugged him then went to the other side of the empty place and did the same to Ink. I then sat in the middle, forcing them to stay near me if they wanted to hear me talk.

"Okay... so I have a choice to make..."

"What is that?"

My boyfriend asked.

"Flenius said that if I were to become his assistant, I can be safe... I could help you guys too!"

"I don't think that's how it works. He's very manipulative and can force you into anything... this is an example!"

"I agree with Ink, you shouldn't put your trust in him because he might turn your back on you first. I think he's trying to brainwash me into thinking that Ink's the responsible one for my brother's death."

To this negative information... I began shifting the pros and cons, still uncertain on what to do for sure.

"I think I've made my decision... I'll decline!"

I smiled as I walked out again, their eyes following me until I closed back the door. Once in the workspace again, I was interrogated.

"So.. you declined?"

"No, I just told them not to worry about it."

"Hm, clever."

"I know."

"Maybe we should plan something."

"What?"

"We can... test out behavioural experimentation."

"Guess so."

"Can I reveal something?"

"Yes?"

"This building is about to collapse at any moment! If we don't ask Rocher to do something, we'll all die!"

"So you need my help?"

"Write me an email to him."