Ben 10 x Horrortale (Alien Hero in the underground)

4: Double Faced Entendre

Ben: "Flowey, you have no idea how glad I am to see you" I replied, my voice trembling with a mix of relief and lingering anxiety. "Things have been... strange. I need your help"

Flowey's eye narrowed slightly, as he took in the seriousness of my expression.

Flowey: "Alright, kid. Spill it. What's going on?"

I sighed softly, recalling in my mind what happened since Flowey was scorched into a pile of ash. Piecing together only the important information, I turned to Flowey, who was impatiently waiting for an answer, and spoke.

Ben: "Toriel" I uttered softly. Surprisingly, this name seemed to spark something behind his one eye, akin to recognition. "She took me to her house, fed me a pie, and I had an upset stomach ever since, until I took this blue liquid" I motioned to the empty bottle on the ground, his eye following along. "And now we're here"

Flowey's eye furrowed deeply in thought, his leaves mimicking hands as he rubbed his chin—or disk, or whatever you want to call the face of a plant—before glancing back at me.

Flowey: "Upset stomach, huh?That can't be right. Monster food converts straight into energy. It shouldn't react with your organs like that"

I listened closely, taking notes of this place's rules, but I couldn't help but feel my heart sink in dread, already knowing what Flowey was getting to.

Flowey: "Unless... That old hag" He muttered silently, but I could feel frustration radiating from his words. "Ben, you need to leave"

A frown grew on my face before lifting an eyebrow.

Ben: "You too find her suspicious?"

Flowey looked downcast.

Flowey: "Not just that. Other kids have been down here. I haven't seen them since. And with that healing potion, she's definitely hiding something, I don't think you'll simply die here. I think something a lot worse is waiting to happen to you"

Ben: "What do you mean 'worse'?" I asked, my voice trembling slightly.

Flowey: "I don't know the details" He admitted, "but there's something off about her. She might seem kind, but I've seen her change. She gets possessive..." His single eyes trembled slightly. "I can still hear their screa-"

The door suddenly slammed open, letting light enter from the other side of the mostly dull room. Out emerged Toriel holding a basket. She snapped her neck towards me, her eyes now empty and soulless- a stark contrast to her earlier lively nature.

Ben: "To-Tori," I tried to let out, but it only came as a gasp as my breath became deeper and more rapid. The small hairs across my body stood on end.

She slowly made her way towards me, her stern look meeting my shaky eyes. I gaped, uncertain whether to breathe or scream.

Toriel: "My child," She began, her voice unnervingly calm despite the darkness in her eyes. "why do you try to leave? This is a safe haven. You must stay"

I took a step back, my heart pounding in my chest.

Ben: "Toriel, I need to go. Something isn't right here"

She stopped a few feet away from me, the basket in her hands seeming almost out of place given the tension in the air.

Toriel: "You're not safe out there, Ben. Trust me, it's better if you stay"

I gulped anxiously, tapping my watch in the hope it works and looking at her to avoid any suspension.

Flowey, still at my side, hissed quietly.