Broken Timelines ✔️

Circle You, Circle You ~ Chara's PoV

I stretch in my bed and yawn peacefully. Glancing over to Asriel's bed, I notice it's empty and immediately begin to panic, and search for any traces of dust. After getting up and making a thorough examination of the room, I deduce that my Brother has probably just left the room, and is not dead.

I bend over and pick up the snail pie by the door, and sit on Asriel's bed, chewing thoughtfully, and pondering where he went. After finishing the delicious pastry, I get dressed into my green and yellow jumper, pick up the plate, and wander into the hallway. It's dark out, with no lights on. I'm scared of the dark, and it reminds me of my old self. I hurriedly flip a light switch, and nothing happens.

I begin to panic, and notice the small flickering light coming from our dining room. I rush over and see Mom, Dad, and Asriel sat round the table, a small cake with candles on sitting on the centre. I trot over curiously, and the three of them start singing a new song. Is it a lullaby?

Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday Dear Chara,
Happy Birthday to you.

I look around weirdly, and look at my family with trepidation. They all smile, and Asriel gestures towards the cake. What am I supposed to do?

"Blow out the candles Darling." Mom says, and Dad nods fervently. I take a big breath and blow the candles out with one gust of air.

"Make a wish! Make a wish!" Asriel screams, and Dad eyes up the cake with hunger in his eyes. Ew, is he actually drooling? Hahaha!

"Why would I wish for anything when I have everything I want? Like you guys!" I beam at my family, and Dad pulls the candles out of the cake an hands me a knife.

A...

Knife...

So sharp...

I swing the knife carelessly, unlike my old strikes, this one is messy and unpracticed, yet the blow it delivers lowers all the HP I need.

I give the slice of cake I just cut to Dad first, because he actually drooled in his lap. I don't blame him though, the centre is filled with toffee, and it smells delicious.