Undertale: Fay Route

Fay propped up her chin on her hands and smiled at everyone. Aside from her, everyone was eating Papyrus' spaghetti, though no one seemed to be enjoying it. Not even Pap. Humming to herself Fay closed her eyes and kicked her legs playfully.

"See? Isn't this nice? Like a big family~ Everyone eat up, you'll need the strength."

"WHAT ABOUT YOU TALL HUMAN? YOU HAVEN'T EVEN TOUCHED YOUR FOOD YET!"

"Hmm? Oh! That's because I poisoned it~"

Everything instantly fell silent, which almost seemed impossible considering how quiet it was before. They were all now looking at Fay with wide eyes and mouths open. Papyrus dropped his fork while Undyne threw hers across the table aimed at Fay. Fay managed to dodge it and let her smile slip. Frisk looked up at Fay with worried eyes and Sans was visibly pissed, if his glowing eye was anything to go by.

"Oh my god guys... I'm kidding... Jeez, lighten up people..."

Frisk buried their face into both their hands and gave a quiet groan. Undyne slammed her hands onto the table and stood up abruptly.

"Why you little!"

With an enraged look, Undyne created a spear but paused. After a moment she scowled and sat back down. The spear disappeared as Undyne grumbled to herself before demanding more spaghetti. Sans visibly relaxed, but still looked ready to kick Fay's ass if she did anything else. Glaring at her with his trade mark grin, Sans gave a dry laugh.

"kid, i like a good prank as much as the next guy, but... don't you think that was a little bad in taste?"

Papyrus laughed nervously feeling the tension. In an attempt to lighten the mood, he stood up and pulled over the pot of pasta.

"WOULD ANYONE LOVE SECONDS??? THERE'S MORE THAN ENOUGH SPAGHETTI!!!"

"it's im-pasta-ble for me to turn down your food, bro."

While Pap scolded Sans for his horrible pun, Fay kept her mouth shut and stopped leaning on the table. She even went so far as to scoot her chair back a bit and hug her knees to her chest. Despite everyone being very uncomfortable, they all loosened up and started talking again. Fay however still kept to herself and only watched everyone from her spot. As the meal continued, everyone almost forgot Fay was even there. She seemingly disappeared from view and slipped from their minds. It wasn't until the meal was finished and Papyrus started to collect the dishes that someone remembered her. Of course it was Sans. Despite freaking out, he managed to keep his panic contained.

"wait... where's Fairy?"

"OH! THE TALL HUMAN IS MISSING?! SHE WAS JUST WITH US."

"Where'd that brat go?! I don't remember her leaving!"

Frisk looked around in a slight panic until they felt a hand on their shoulder. Looking over, they found Fay still sitting in her chair. Thinking back, she never did leave it. They just forgot she was there. Was that what she meant when she said people couldn't see her unless she wanted you to? It was like you just forget she even exists and thus no longer notice her sitting right in front of you. Calming down some, Frisk pointed to Fay in an attempt to alert the others who were still freaking out. Fay giggled at this and watched Frisk try to gain everyone's attention. However, seeing Frisk get upset, Fay took matters into her own hands.

"I'm right here guys... Did you forget about me already?"

"OH THERE YOU ARE HUMAN! WHERE WERE YOU?"

"I never left my seat... I was here the whole time guys... Don't you remember?"

"HUH? OH! HEH, YEAH! OF COURSE I, THE GREAT PAPYRUS KNEW YOU WERE STILL HERE. I WAS JUST CHECKING TO SEE IF EVERYONE ELSE KNEW!"

"Well, I don't remember you leaving... or coming back... So I probably just didn't see ya or something... Strange..."

Fay smiled sadly but stood up and helped Papyrus with the dishes. She knew Sans was glaring daggers into her back, but made sure to finish the dishes before walking over to Frisk. They looked up at Fay with a worried look, but Fay only patted their head. Looking over to Undyne, Fay took a small breath.

"Well, breakfast is over. So let's head outside and get this over with, shall we Miss Undyne? I promised that we could finish our fight outside. Come along everyone. Let's head out, ready Frisk?"

Frisk nods, full of determination, and grabs Papyrus' hand to lead him out the door. Undyne quickly followed and Fay made to leave as well. But Sans managed to cut her off and held a serious look.

"Fairy... you said you wou-"

"I didn't mess with time. I didn't pause, rewind, fast forward, slow it down or even speed it up... Just as promised, I won't play with time thoughtlessly... "

"i don't believe you."

"Just like how no one believes you when you say you're 'fine'? I will tell you if I ever alter time. We should go, Undyne will get upset it we're late."

Inching her way around the short skeleton, Fay hurried out the front door and followed the others to a moderately large clearing. Once there, Undyne stopped and turned to Frisk and Fay. She looked so serious.

"Seven souls. We need seven human souls to break the barrier. Right now we have six. With only one more, we monsters will be free. I'm supposed to tell you our history. Explain to you why we do this, how we came to be trapped here. But ya know what? SCREW IT! I don't have to tell you anything! I only need one soul... Meaning I don't have to kill both of you..."

Materializing a spear, Undyne pointed it at Fay and scowled. Looking around as if confused, Fay pointed to herself.

"Who, me? What?"

"You're older! Obviously the younger one should be spared, if at all! Now fight me you punk!"

"UNDYNE NO! YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO THIS! THESE HUMA-"

"Be quiet Papyrus! Don't get in my way. This is in the name of Asgore and all monster kind! Unless you want to crush everyone's hopes and dreams, stay out of this!"

Without another word, Undyne threw her spear at Fay. Dropping to the ground, Fay ran over to Frisk and quickly "threw" them over to Papyrus. Luckily he caught the child so Fay could turn her attention over to Undyne.

"I'm not gonna fight you Miss Undyne!"

"I won't give you a choice human! Our future relies on your soul!"

"I'm NOT fighting!"

"I'll make you!"

Lunging at Fay, Undyne made another spear and attacked. Fay jumped out of the way and glared at Undyne. With a pout, Fay continued to dodge spears hurtled at her.

"Oh my god! Listen woman! I won't fight! You need a soul, right? Then take it!"

"Don't mock me human!"

"I'm NOT! Jesus Christ! Just... TAKE it!"

Running over to her pink soul, Fay grabbed it and threw it right at Undyne's face. Undyne of course froze and looked at the soul now in her hand. Growing increasingly frustrated, she threw it back to Fay and screamed.

"Don't you know how important this thing is?!"

"Um, yeah, which is why I'm giving it to you. You need a soul. So take this one... I can just make another on-"

"Is this a joke?! Don't play with me you little brat! This isn't a game! I'm fighting you for your soul! En guarde!"

Undyne rushed towards Fay and used her special magic. Fay's soul turned green and Undyne started to explain what that meant.

"As long as you soul is-"

"OMG! Frisk! LOOK! I did it right this time! My soul is green! See?!"

Frisk had a nervous look but still smiled but gave Fay a thumbs up. Papyrus also smiled and clapped a little to cheer on Fay. This only confused Sans and angered Undyne.

"LISTEN TO ME WHEN I'M TALKING TO YOU! We're in battle! Don't turn your back on your enemy! I was telling you that you can't flee when your soul is green! Now you have to fight me head on!"

Dead panning, Fay looked over at Undyne with a very unimpressed vibe. Undyne continued to screech about how Fay had to fight properly now while Fay simply walked over to Frisk and grabbed their hand.

"Hey Frisk, wanna go get some nice cream? The vendor isn't too far from here and-"

"What are you doing?! You can't escape remember?! Fight me!"

Completely ignoring Undyne, Fay smiled and started walking away with Frisk happily following after. Undyne paused and watched with wide eyes as Fay so obviously left the battle while her soul was still green.

"Wha- HOW?! DON'T RUN FROM ME YOU PUNK! How is that...GET BACK HERE!"

Pausing mid step, Fay looked over her shoulder with a bored look on her face.

"I'm not running, I'm walking. This is tiring and frankly I don't feel like dealing with you right now... So I'm going to go treat Frisk to so nice cream while you calm down a little..."

"But! T-That's impossible!"

Fay simply shrugged and continued to walk off like nothing happened. Dropping her spear, Undyne let out a yell, only to be 'comforted' by Papyrus.

"IT'S OKAY UNDYNE! MY BLUE MAGIC DIDN'T WORK ON HER EITHER! AT LEAST THIS TIME HER SOUL CHANGED COLORS RIGHT AWAY FROM YOUR MAGIC! SHE'S GETTING BETTER!"

" wait what?! your magic... Undyne's... didn't affect her? Papyrus... wha-"

"OH! RIGHT, SORRY FOR NOT MENTIONING IT BEFORE BROTHER! I JUST THOUGHT THAT THAT'S WHAT HUMANS DO NOW!"

"I'll KILL THEM I swear to god!"

With a feral scream, Undyne started to chase after Fay and Frisk at full speed, her anger driving her to run even faster. Sans' eye darkened as his pupils vanished. Shoving his hands in his pockets, his grin visibly strained. He was slumped slightly as he stood still.

"SANS? ARE YOU OKAY? YOU LOOK WORRIED, WHAT'S WRONG?"

"nothing Pap.... just worried that Undyne is gonna shish kabob the kids."

"UNDYNE WOULDN'T, DON'T WORRY! SHE'S ALWAYS NICE TO KIDS!"

"you make a good point, pap."

".... OH MY GOD! THAT WAS ONE OF YOUR STUPID PUNS!"