Solairverse Prologue 2 - A Cliched Deal

## Important Context:

*Ink can actually create AUs, Error404 serves as the Mainframe's conduit/representative in situations which would affect the majority of the Multiverse like this, Dream can actually be affected physically if he feels negative emotions, Abyss controls the Time Crystals(Yes, it is an obvious Xenoverse inspiration), and the "Time" part of the space-time continuum, and took TK (Time Kid) on as an apprentice so he could take a vacation, Cozmo controls the "space" part of the Space-Time continuum, Cipher oversees any and all deals performed within the Solairverse, and Dream + Nightmare are the only two which DON'T know about what is going on.*

## Story

Error is sitting in his papasan chair, and is putting the finishing touches on a Geno doll. He speaks, saying*," Ahhh, finally, time for some Undernovela!"*

Ink leans out of a portal, having been watching Error finish his doll, and ended up choosing that moment to talk*," Did someone say Undernovela?"*

*"Ink!"* Error manifests hundreds of sharp bones and 4 Gaster Blasters, before firing their attacks at Ink. Ink pretends to yelp, having no fear in his eyes*," Heheh, I'm in danger,"* as the blasts and bones fire downward at him.

An explosion resounds as it hits, creating a cloud of dust. Ink springs out, spinning his broom around, and throws ink in a floating island pattern, jumping down on each one to land directly in front of the still-aggravated Error. Ink asks," *We still watching Undernovela, or do you wanna fight me, and waste time of our favorite show?"*

Error's finishes his reboot, as he'd crashed out in his surprise and rage, and he screams in Ink's face," *YOU KNOW I DON'T LIKE IT WHEN YOU SNEAK UP ON ME."*

Ink apologizes*," I'm sorry, I kinda forgot about that. I'll make sure not to do it next time."*

Error mutters under his breath as he turns away*," You better."*

Ink laughs, and goes to pat Error on the back, but thinks better of it*," Error, lighten up, c'mon!"*

Error responds*," Just because we watch Undernovela together due to that bet doesn't mean you can just barge in and act like we're friends. I don't wanna hear a peep out of y-"*

Ink interrupts*," Peep!"*

Error twitches, and continues on*," I said, don't speak. If you try to be funny like that again, I'm going to boot your ass out."*

Ink laughs, and apologizes*" Alright, alright, I'll stop. But you stop cursing, or I'll call Fresh in to get ya to stop."*

Error*," Shut up, I've got the Viewport working.... Let's just watch so I can kick you out as soon as possible.*

With this, a square-shaped window opens, seemingly looking directly into the Undernovela Universe, and they see the Sans from that AU, whose name was changed to be Sin, and the Toriel, whose name was changed to be ???, in the midst of a wedding. Asgoro, the Asgore from that Universe bursts in, and screams at Sin*," That's my wife, you cheater!'*

Sin responds*," Hey, I don't think you need to do this, you two divorced a while back, just put that gun down."* His hand strays slightly to his waist, where out of view from Asgoro and Tori, sits a revolver.

Before either of them make a move, M.K. runs in, and screams about how Frisk was kidnapped when they were on the way. The phone nearby then rings, and both Sin and Asgoro ran full tilt to it, Asgoro getting there first due to being larger overall and closer than Sin.

When Asgoro picks it up, and puts it to his ear

*Ink and Error float in the void, facing each other. Error holds an inquisitive, eyebrow-raised expression, while Ink looks back at him solemnly.*

Error: Why'd you bring me here?

Ink: Because, I want to make a truce. To stop Creation and Destruction.

Error: And let all these filthy anomalies continue to contradict themselves, and hold massive illogicallities?

Ink: I'm willing to negotiate terms.

Error: Well then, shall we proceed?

Ink then opens a few portals, and Cozmo, Error404, Nightmare, Dream, Core, Abyss, and Cipher are summoned in.

Abyss: So, it's time huh?

Core: It is so, Abyss.

Error404: I don't like this, but I can't exactly interfere without the mainframe punishing me.

Cozmo: You two have finally gotten everything straight for this?

Ink + Error: Yes, we brought you all here as witnesses, and Cipher's Dealbinding to truly make the truce final.

Dream + Nightmare: Truce, what are you talking about?

(Context: They've both been left in the dark as both would rebel against the others for the choice they're about to make.)

Cipher summons in a piece of paper: You two understand the terms and agreements? Take all the time you need, this isn't a rush decision and all.

Abyss: When did you gain a conscience?

Cipher: Hey, even I know things like this need to be solemn.

Nightmare: Okay, explain what's going on here, or someone's gonna get hurt.

Core: You'll find out, in due time.

Nightmare: You little brat, te-

Blue chains wrap around Nightmare, holding him down.

Error404: Let's not get physical here, Nighty.

Nightmare: DON'T CALL ME THAT, YOU INSUFFERABLE (several bleeps are heard.)

Cozmo: I'm not gonna listen to this, I'm shutting you up.

Cozmo temporarily places a spacial vacuum right in front of Nightmare's mouth, effectively eating every sound he makes.

Ink: Well, let's get on with things.

Cipher creates a binding circle around the two, and instructs them to shake hands.

Ink: Dream, whatever happens, I want you to know I had the Multiverse's best interests in mind.

Dream: Ink, what do you mean? (His voice increases in intensity and worry)

Ink + Error: I accept the truce.

They shake hands, and in that instant, half the Multiverse evaporates, gone forever.

Dream: WHA-

Nightmare: Muffled octopus noises-

Ink: I-I'm sorry.

Dream: YOU MONSTER!!!

Ink: I'm tired of this endless loop of fighting Error. Neither of us can win against each other, we're the perfect opposition, balanced in every way, shape or form!

Dream: You destroyed half the Multiverse, BECAUSE YOU WERE TIRED OF DEFENDING IT!?!?!

Abyss: Dream, calm down. I was a part of the decision. These past few years, the AUs and ATs are getting out of control. There's too many, and they were at risk of destroying the entire Multiverse themselves.

Cipher: Well, this is entertaining, but I gotta go!

Core: This balance was required, Dream. You're too naive to understand.

Error404: I hate agreeing with you, but yes, this was needed to preserve the Multiverse.

Dream: Couldn't you have just increased the space?

Error404: The Mainframe says no.

Dream senses something from Nightmare, and when he looks over, he sees Nightmare smiling.

Dream: What's so funny?

Error404: You do realize he's muted, right?

Dream: Well, UNMUTE HIM!

Nightmare: Look at your hand and Soul, Dream.

Dream looks down, and sees black fractures. Dream takes a deep breath, and calms himself down.

Error: That was quite amusing.

Dream: Oh, go watch your Undernovela.

Error: I'd yell at you for that insult, but that is what I want to do, soo, bye.

Error dissipates into pixels.

Dream: I won't forgive you for this, Ink.

Dream warps out.

Cozmo: Sigh, I have to get back to watching travel across the Multiverse, unless you have further service I need to perform.

Cozmo warps out through a black hole looking portal

Abyss: Same, I have to go train TK.

Abyss seems to fold in on himself, and disappears.

Error404: Ink, I want to tell you, you did the right thing. Dream'll see it eventually.

Error404 disappears in the exact way Error did.

Nightmare: I dislike your actions, but I can live with it.

Ink: Core, tell me. Will Dream come around.

Core: I'm Omnipresent, Ink, not Omniscient. I can't answer those questions for you.

Core then poofs away.

Ink: I did what I thought was right, I followed my heart, was I wrong? I hope not....

***END OF PROLOGUE.***