OCTale: Pacifist [Editing]

3) Guidea's Heartbreak [Edited]

I decide to take a quick nap. Waking up abruptly, I smell the same amazing smell. Looking down at the floor, I spot two butterscotch-cinnamon cookies on a plate. I smile, and pocket them for later.

As I stretch out my arms, and walk into the living room, Guidea looks up from her knitting, and smiles warmly at me.
"Here you go, human! A gift for you!" She chirps, detatching the length of wool and passing it to me. Handling it carefully, I examine it.

* Pink Scarf
* ‎Armour Defence 6
* ‎Knitted with love.

I gasp, and smile widely. How nice!
"Oh! Thank you, Guidea! I'll be sure to wear it!" I reply gladly.

We sit in silence for a few minutes whilst I wrap the scarf around my neck. In the back of my mind, I'm still on edge.

"Guidea...no offence, but when can I go home?" I chirp innocently, Her once joyous expression fades into something more flat. Like someone has asked her that before...

"....There is something I have to do. Stay here." Guidea orders abruptly, seeming to...teleport almost...out of her seat. She darts towards the basement.

Watching her leave, Luke shouts "Well, what are you waiting for? Go after her!"
Nodding, I start to sprint after her. I spin around the corner to see Guidea.
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She mumbles something quietly as she hears my footsteps, running around the corner and away from me.
"I am only protecting you by keeping you here, do you understand? Go to your room."

I persevere after her. "Listen. If you leave the ruins, they, Asgore, will kill you. Don't try to stop me. This is your final warning."

We come to the exit, a large purple door the only barricade between me and the rest of the underground. Guidea's voice drips with anger, mixed in with...grief.

"You wish to leave the ruins that badly? Hmph. You are just like the others. There is only one solution to this. Prove yourself." She turns around sharply, summoning her staff to her hands.

"Prove to me you're strong enough to survive!" My soul flickers into view, and the world turns black and white.

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*Guidea blocks the way!

I assess my options, and stare for a second at the ACT button.

She said that "if you merely talk to them, you will find there's no conflict you can't escape".

Let's try it!

[ACT] - *Talk

"Guidea, please. I really need to leave. I have a life on the surface I want to return to!" I plead, seeing something glisten in her eyes for a moment.

She stares at me, unfazed, and fires an orange beam from her staff. I try to dodge, but get hit by it full on.

"Lukas" 10/20 HP

I give a little sigh, and place my hand over the MERCY button.

"I really don't want to fight you, Guidea...."

[MERCY] - *Spare

"...What? What are you doing?" She mutters, a flicker of realisation in her eyes. Guidea looks at me for a second, confused, then fades back into her unfazed expression.

"You're proving nothing this way. Go back upstairs!" She spits, charging a magic attack.

I shake my head, frowning. Her staff fully charges, and suddenly, I feel the room get warm and stuffy. Luke comes to my side, and examines Guidea as she slams her staff onto the ground. I see the floor glow orange with her magic.

"KID! JUMP!" Luke suddenly yells, as he reaches out his hand. Suddenly, my soul turns blue, and I'm dragged upwards. The floor blazes up, just about missing the tips of my toes. Then, my soul goes back to normal, as I drop to the floor.

Gasping for air, I give Luke a thumbs-up, before moving the Mercy button in front of me. Determination brimming in my eyes, I stare at Guidea.

[MERCY] - *Spare

"Guidea. I know you're scared. But please. Let me go. I can tell it's hard for you to let go of someone you love. But I can look after myself, I promise! And one day, I promise that I'll set all monsters free, and come back here for you. Okay?" I grin, seeing the grip on her staff weaken as she frazzles slightly.

Then, she drops her staff, and runs over to hug me tight. And the world turns back to normal.

"I'm s-sorry...I'm so, so sorry...!" Guidea sobs into my jumper, as I slowly begin to hug her back. She feels so warm and fluffy. Like I can't let go...

"Shh...It's okay..." I comfort, patting her on the back. She glitches slightly as she continues to sob. Then she slowly recluses, wiping her tears away as she looks back up at me.

"I...I understand. It wouldn't be right for me to keep you here when you're so set in your ways. My hopes and fears...I'll put my hopes and fears aside for you." She weakly smiles, picking up her staff.

"I won't try to stop you leaving. But...please. If you do leave...please don't come back," She pleads, as I gasp in horror, "I hope you understand."

I stand there, staring at her in shock for a while. Then, I run up and hug her again, this time with tears in my eyes.

"Go through that door and don't look back..please." Guidea shakes, pushing me off and walking away. I turn around, and as she walks, I hear her call "Goodbye!"

Tears in my eyes, I follow her commands. I run, and run, until I reach another door. Filled with determination, I push it open with vigour.

Then, I trip.

*White.