Undertale Determination

Fighting mechanics

The journey continued as we made our way around the ruins. The Ghost however wanted us to rest a little first before we continued. It was better and easier for me. We walked into a room that had a candy bowl standing on a pedestal. I couldn't read what stood on the note next to it, but the ghost took half of the candies for themselves and sat down against a wall with vines hanging from the ceiling yet again. The same waterway flowed on both sides of the room so I sat down next to them while listening to the flow of the water. It was really comforting to sit down for just a few minutes and listen to nothing but the surroundings.
„So...what's your name huh? Didn't think we introduced ourselves yet."
Right. We never did. I looked at them and smiled while resting my head on top of my knees.

„I'm Frisk...but what is your name? Do Ghosts even have names?"
„Obviously we have names! Everybody got names down here!"
They rolled their eyes while trying to eat a candy, only that this one goes right through their body. It was silent for a while before they gave me the candies.
„...Chara is my name. And no, I am not a monster. I am a child like you are just...not needing to breath anymore."
Oh...I guessed they weren't a monster- they didn't look like one. But not needing to breath means...that they died down here? Did they get killed by monsters down here? Is that why they know the way around and know that Toriel is friendly?

I looked at them and slowly began to ask.
„How did you die? Was it a monster?"
A snort came from their mouth as they shook their head with a pained smile.
„No...I died because I was too reckless. To adventurous. I...was just a kid like you are. It was my own mistake."
There was no good response to that. I didn't have one. Dying like that was probably painful and...lonely. If it's true that no one saw them for a while...that must mean no one was there to be a friend for them. To help them with this feeling. That is just terrible. So all I could do was to cheer them up.
„At least you aren't alone anymore? I will stay by your side and protect you from reckless decisions! I am eleven so I can be a good older friend!"

It seemed to make them less sad, as they chuckled and pointed at my forehead, trying to flick it, but nothing really happened.
„I am thirteen years old when I died so I am older pipsqueak."
What?? But they look so much smaller and younger! Thirteen years old people normally look taller and scary! I pouted and ate one of the candies while staring at the water in silence. But than they asked a question I didn't wanted to answer.
„So...why did you fall down here?"
Their eyes stared a hole in my face as I looked at the ceiling. It was quiet here. So much more quieter as I was used to. I hold my arms and looked back to the water that was steady and quietly flowing.

„I...I tripped. I ran in the forest, but than tripped over a root and fell. It was weird that I didn't die though. The roots and branches eased my fall, but I still shouldn't have survived."
They seem to wanted to ask more, but they let it be for now. Thankfully.
„It could be the flow of magic in here. You felt how magic went through your body right? I think it also helps you a little with fall damage. But you should be careful still. The magic won't protect you from everything."
„Yes...I will remember that. Will I...die in here?"
It was quiet again once I looked at Chara. They avoided looking at me which made it harder to have hope to navigate in those weird ruins.

„Not...entirely. I'm not sure if you can die down here. I wouldn't try it out though. It is not a pleasant feeling."
The way they spoke sounded like they knew what if feels like being...oh...right they are dead. Of course they know how painful death is. I nod a little as they sighed and stood up.
„We talked long enough and I don't want monsters swarming you in this room. Let's get going."
Already? It was a little sad that we had to leave this room so soon. The smell of candy and the calmness this room got was so nice...but yes, it was time to go forward. I can't let Toriel wait for me or worry!