Greetings! Back with another chapter =)
Also an update! Please check out the "Before You Read" section to check out my design for Kris in the Light World if you want :D Tell me what you think of it if you checked it out
In due time, I'll be drawing more designed (Next: Dark World Kris)
Also expect a new POV here ;)
Anyways enjoy the chp!
!Art Above made by @wata_lemon03 on Insta!
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Y/N's POV
Y/N was beyond amazed by what this Dark World had. A shining city in the distance illuminated brightly. "C'mon guys!" Susie hurried the three impatiently, full of exhilaration. Y/N shook her head briefly, a grin winning over and anticipation. Kris motioned Y/N and Ralsei to follow them. And so they did, the four trekking on the Cyber Field.
When out of nowhere, two Werewires swung in. Y/N couldn't tell, but if she had to guess, they seem to be tired by their slow and raggedy movements. Y/N heard Kris order the team to defend, while Ralsei casted his Pacify spell on one of the Werewires. It was brilliant. Now only one Werewire remained.
Repeating the same plan, the Lightners succeeded. Two Werewires were now recruited. Y/N was relieved they were getting the hang of it, battling these new enemies.
After their trek and finding items, Y/N gazed strangely towards the 3 random teacups. 'I'm pretty certain we're supposed to ride these,' Y/N thought to herself. "Cmon let's get on," Susie motioned. 'There's only 3 teacups though,' Y/N paused. Without a second passing, "You can sit with me," Kris offered, avoiding their gaze and having a light tint on their cheeks. Y/N could feel the heat warming up her cheeks. But without a thought she smiled. "Of course," She said. Jumping in, landing on the seats, they sat comfortably in the teacups. Then, the teacups starting rising. Kris who had control of the ride, moved the teacups, until the ride went up faster and faster. The teacups came to a halt, and the group was met with a new area. Jumping out, Kris led them onward.
The team approached the grid, and Y/M easily spotted the flying DJ on his set. Once he spotted the team, he flew off to who knows where. More grids were up ahead with falling notes. And beyond that was another ride of teacups.
After their trek across the cyber field, there stood a stand of a book. A specific page was open, When they gazed at curiously, Ralsei spoke up. "Oh Kris! It's a free editable Cyberpedia. I'll add an entry." Once he finished, he went up to the book and wrote his entry. Y/N staring at it strangely while it looks like Kris was reading it. Sneaking a glance, Y/N could read the words. "From now on, defeating enemies with violence will make them Lost. Lost enemies cannot be Recruits ever again. But, the bonds you break may make you stronger." Y/N gulped at the thought, but she was relieved that she and her friends weren't set on fighting anyone.
Once they were done reading the book, they passed multiple screens, until a white and blue enemy jumped out.
Tasques crossed your path!
A cat like creature blocked their path. In Y/N's opinion, they looked kinda cute. Kris ordered Ralsei to talk in a soft voice, and the other two to defend. "There there, it's okay, little kitty," Ralsei said soothingly with a friendly smile. "Isn't that how he normally talks?" Susie commented. To admit, he did sound normal. After their act, the Tasques attacked once Susie's soul went into the battle field. One of the Tasques meowed loudly, while the other threw yarn balls towards her. Successfully, Susie was able to leave untouched. Tasque was beeping dangerously. The team was able to spare the Tasques and recruit them.
After that, they all quickly went ahead. And up ahead, was Queen herself.
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Noelle's POV:
Noelle trembled with fear as she was trapped within the bars of Queen's cage. She didn't know where she was and many questions were in her head. Why was the sky black? Why did she look different? What did Queen want with her? Why her? The last thing she remembered was going into the computer lab, or really a black abyss. And then she woke up here. And then she saw Susie..she was here.
'Susie. I hope she's alright,' Noelle closed her eyes as an image of her crush appeared. "Noelle Honey Become My Willing Peon And I Will Free You," Queen offered to Noelle. Noelle gazed up at her capturer. "All Of You To Do Is Hit Yes On The Peon Release Form," Queen said as she pulled out a paper out of nowhere. Noelle scanned the tiny text that she was unable to read. But the remaining fear and confusion still remain. "I-I'm scared," She let out. "Oh Have You Never Signed A Form Before?" Queen asked, peering towards her. "No!!! It's everything else that's scary!" Noelle panicked. "Please Abort Your Sadness Protocol," Queen said politely. I Told You Being A Peon Will Be Cool," She continued. Noelle wanted to say no to that, but she was too frightened to even protest.
"Noelle!"
'Susie!?' Noelle faced towards the voice. And she was right. Susie stood there with a scowl towards Queen. Noelle immediately blushed at the sight of Susie. She looked tough and cool. Her eyes caught more people behind her. There stood Kris, and Y/N? "S-Susie!? Kris!? Y/N!?" Noelle called out. She moved her eyes even more, and caught another person. A goat like creature wearing a green robe, wearing green glasses too. He looked kind of like..
"Don't worry, we won't let your face get robotized!" Susie smirked confidently with a reassuring look. Noelle flared at the way she looked at her only until her words suddenly processed. 'My face..robotized?' "THAT'S SOMETHING THEY'RE GOING TO DO!?" Noelle panicked even more. "Whoops, thought, uh, you knew that," Susie rubbed her neck. "Oh Dear That Was Supposed To Be A Surprise," Queen frowned. Noelle widened her eyes. "Oh Well," Queen shrugged and suddenly, she shot her hand up. Noelle felt the rapid thrust of the cage going up into the abyss. She let out a shriek. "W—Wait! Noelle!" Was the last thing Noelle heard from Susie before she was gone.
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Y/N's POV
Y/N gazed helplessly where Noelle was until she was sent away. Another opportunity to rescue her stolen away from their hands. And Y/N couldn't help but feel pity for Susie who was looking anxiously towards the abyss, wistfully. "It Is Quite Troubling," Queen shook her head. "A Peon Must Be Willing To Assist Me In World Domination. If Only She Had Fellow Peons To Encourage Her," she looked down thoughtfully. 'She isn't suggesting what I think she's suggesting,' Y/N mentally facepalmed herself. "So?" Susie said. "So Like..You 'Guys'...Hey..Are You Like..Doing Anything Right Now?" Queen asked "casually." "We aren't going to help you!" Ralsei protested with a angry look. "Understood. Mind-Changing Protocol Necessitated," Queen backed away. Y/N could hear something incoming, and instinctively, she grabbed Kris's hand and backed them up. They landed next to her. Out of nowhere, a creature that wore a red suit landed in front of them. It looked like a butler. It loomed over the four. A shiny platter landed on top of the creature with its arms up. The landing vibrating all four teens. Y/N, Ralsei, and Susie were stunned, their eyes enlarging. The butler dropped the silver platter and went up to the team. It took off the cover. A giant arcade machine, somehow fitting in there, was revealed. Lastly, it bowed towards the four, then it curled up and disappeared into the abyss again.
Y/N stared up to where it went, but couldn't find any spot of the butler in sight. Turning her attention back, she was confused on why it brought a giant arcade machine here. The teens went up to it to inspect it. "A giant arcade game!?" Susie faced Queen, dumbfounded. "I Shall Humiliate You At: A Simple Children's Diversion With Your Self-Esteem Eradicated," Queen laughed mockingly. "We're gonna play a game?" Y/N titled her head. All of four of them? She was doubtful she could even reach the machine, to which she had a defeated smile. Curse her shortness...
"There Will Be No Choice But To Serve Me," Queen smiled wickedly. "The hell!? I've never played this one before!" Susie gritted her teeth. "But Kris is quite good at games, aren't they?" Ralsei perked up. "Wait really? Then you'll be able to beat this easily," Y/N grinned. "Haha, oh yeah. Kris, forgot you were a nerd. Show her!" Susie grinned eagerly. Kris smiled toward the three and their support. "Kris I bet you're very good at games, aren't you?" Ralsei said with a closed-eyed smile. "Gaming is my life," Kris said blankly. "W-Wow Kris! Your passion is amazing," Ralsei said enthusiastically. "That was the most monotone response I've ever head," Susie muttered, Y/N lightly elbowed her on the arm. "I'm just kidding!" Susie held her hands up.
Kris went up to the arcade machine. They tried to use the machine. They slumped to the ground in defeat. They weren't tall or strong enough to use the controls. 'Not them too,' Y/N felt pity, yet feeling a tiny bit amused. "Self-Esteem Eradication Complete. Running Laughing Protocol," Queen said with pride until she laughed towards Kris. "Ohohohoho!" "Don't worry Kris, I feel you," Y/N patted their head. They looked up at her with a defeated glance. "Uh..ummm..it's okay, Kris..err..I'm short, too," Ralsei laughed nervously, reassuring them. "K..Kris..!! Wait, I have an idea!!" Ralsei beamed. "Kris, if we combine our powers, then..Look!! I'll show you what I've been practicing!!" He whispered towards the two. Queen was still laughing. "Powers? Wait, what have you been practicing?" Y/N queried. "Here, I'll show you!" And before she knew it, a dazzling light blinded Y/N as she covered her eyes.
Once it dimmed down, Y/N could not believe her eyes to see..Ralsei with his hands down, kneeling. This was giving her nostalgia. "Magical Stool Form R!" Ralsei announced. "Now we're talking! Arright Kris, leave it to me!!" Susie smirked. "Wait wha-" The rush of Susie interrupted Y/N as she went behind Kris, who stood there with a monotonous stare. Susie held her arms out behind Kris, T-Posing. "Put your arms out!" She said towards Kris. Following Susie's orders, Kris held their arms out, also T-Posing. That's when Susie gripped her claws with Kris's metal gloves. She moved them around like they were a puppet. "Power Beast Forme S!!" Susie announced. "Move your arms and I'll move 'em with ya!" She told Kris. Y/N was still comprehending their "transformation." "Let's go!" The two leaped until they landed onto Ralsei. They both squished him to the floor like a marshmallow, his Stool Form already destroyed. He was now just splayed on the floor. "R-Ralsei are you okay?" Y/N said, dumbfounded. All she heard was a groan merged with a whimper. She could spot a shaking thumbs up from him. All Y/N could do was watch on their complete transformation. Admittedly it was stupid and hilarious, but she was glad that they were her friends.
"Incredible," Queen said admiringly, gazing at the three with interest. "Your Transformation Is Combining All Your Weak Points. Self-Esteem Crushing Efficiency 300% And Rising. Commence Virtual Combat," She smirked. Y/N gazed curiously as the machine turned on.
Round 1
Fight!
Two figures were head to head on the game screen. The player, Kris, moved around. Too focused, Y/N didn't hear what Queen said until Susie yelled at her to shut up. The player punched the opponent, which was obviously Queen. Two health bars were at top showing their health, and Queen's. As the game continued on, that's when it clicked to Y/N. This was like the game Punch-Out! It almost had the same mechanics. It looked like Kris wasn't doing well as the health bar wasn't looking too high. As the opponent was about to launch an attack, Y/N instinctively called. "Dodge!" Immediately, Kris pressed one of the controls to dodge, and didn't get hit.
At least she found a way she could help. It went on like this until the fight got harder. Continuously punching Queen's stand in, and dodging incoming objects.
The final hit was made, and Queen was beaten. Her head explode in the game, and suddenly the game crashed itself. And a fuming noise and the smell of smoke hit Y/N's nose. The team backed away instantly, the arcade machine blowing up in smithereens. "Heh, thought you could beat US!?" Susie chuckled towards Queen.
"[Regal Laughter]," Queen laughed again. "Oh My That Was Actually Quite Amusing. You Lifeform(s) Exceeded My Expectations," She grinned lively. "I Will Offer You A New, Exceedingly Benevolent Compromise. Assimilate Into My Cyber-Army And There Is Only A Fifty Percent Chance I Will Reprogram Your Face," She offered threateningly. "Please Select Your Choice. Perish In The Chill Of Absolute.."
"Or.. Flourish Under The Warm Bosom Of My Hellish Reign," She finished. 'Bosom??' Y/N stared at her weirdly. Either way, she wasn't going to side with her, especially after kidnapping Noelle. It also seemed like Kris had the same idea as they chose "Perish" enthusiastically. "The hell did you say that so enthusiastically??" Susie whispered towards Kris. "Err, Queen, aren't there any other options?" Ralsei put in hesitantly. "Yes, You Can Also: Mega-Perish," Queen told him. "Yeah, uh, no. Perishing..bites," Susie growled. "You Could Say It: Mega-Bytes," Queen laughed at the pun. Y/N couldn't help but let out a quiet laugh too, even Ralsei was letting out a small giggle. Susie clenched her teeth. "Would you get out of here already!?!?"
"Understood. Preference Settings Set To 'Perish,'" Queen grinned widely. And after that, she rushed away. "C'mon! Let's go after her!" Susie motioned towards the three. Kris nodded and rushed the team trail after the tall ruler. Noelle was still out there. They still needed to rescue her from Queen. This place was humongous already, and Y/N knew that she and her friends were gonna have to go through many obstacles, especially Queen, to rescue Noelle and return home.
And after their face-off with Queen on the arcade machine..she was filled with the power of video game violence.
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Hey guys, I hope y'all enjoyed this chapter!! When I first played and watched this scene, it was absolutely hilarious and I just knew this game was gonna be good with jokes and references
Aaaand Halloween is coming up! What are y'all gonna dress up if you celebrate it? If not, what would you dress up as? And since Halloween is coming up, there will be a Halloween oneshot releasing on Oct.31! Can't wait to start writing it now
Question of the Day: What was your favorite (cut)scene in Deltarune Chp.2?
Anyways I hoped you enjoyed reading this chp! Stay safe all of y'all
Until then, stay tuned
-Lunar