Untold Secrets

This takes place after the events of chapter 7 and before 8.

Within the endless universe of the main Staffverse, the Astral mother was stretching within her room as the door knob jiggled, catching her attention as Peterson walked in.

“I think you’re due the truth.” Peterson said as he moved towards Astral who seemed puzzled

“…I don’t remember asking anything like that.” Astral said as she stopped stretching, turning to Peterson fully.

“No, you’ll want to hear this.” Peterson said as he now had Astrals attention. He sighed as he looked down.

“I never meant to leave you and the boys, infact I would have gladly spent the rest of my days with you and them.” Peterson said as he now had Astrals FULL attention…like always.

“...I love you and all our boys deeply, everyone of them.” Said peterson as Astrals eyes lowered. She crossed her arms.

“You don’t love me.” She said, turning her head.

“...I don't know what love is anymore...all I need you to know is that I feel strong emotions with you all and would never abandon you because of that.” Peterson paused, thinking of his next words. He hesitated…but he sighed.

“...the reason I left all those years ago...was because of a plot I was involved in against you with the Void Empress” Peterson said as Astral gritted her teeth, staying quiet.

“…I’m sorry.” Peterson said in a sad tone. Truly regretting his actions.

Astral stayed quiet, trying to process what she had been told. “…what was the plot.”

“Project Warlock...the child of me and her” Peterson replied as astral stood in shock

“N-NO WAY!” Astral said, trying to process everything.

Peterson stood quiet as Astral gritted her teeth in anger as she grabbed petersons cloak. “WHERE IS IT!!” She yelled

“...I don't know, I never got to see him” Peterson said somberly

“What’s his name.” Astral demanded to know. Peterson took another deep breath in

“Peter.”

“…this can’t be…” she said, backing away.

“It was meant to eradicate you, its power was enough to detonate your skull and yet somehow Samson's own power spared you” Peterson said as more anger grew in Astral.

“…WHY?!” She screamed

“…You know” Peterson said as she looked stunned, running out of the room.

Out in the hallway, Void empress was walking down to the lounge as all of a sudden Astral sprang from behind “HEY BITCH!” She yelled as the Void empress slid out of the way.

“So he finally told you.” Void empress said calmly as anger grew in Astral.

“…you’re fucking DEAD!” Astral said as she sent her larger gaster hands after the Void Empress who simply dissolved into liquid void and went into the floor.

“You’re going to have to try harder than that.” Void empress said as all of the children practically ran in.

“Whats going on?!” 404 shouted as he and the three others rushed in to hold back Astral and Void Empress.

“I'M GONNA KILL YOU BITCH!” Astral yelled as 404 divided the two with bones. Omni and Jacob dragged Void empress to her room while Alpha and 404 dragged Astral to 404’s room.

“The hell was that!” 404 exclaimed as Astral huffed in anger, although that quickly turned when she saw Nora in Chara’s arms.

“Or just ignore me, okay.”

“Sorry guys but me and Lapis are heading out for the day, try not to get into any fights.” Alpha said nervously as he left the room, frisk walking right in as he left.

As Astral calmed down she went to Nora and held her for some slight comfort. She snapped her fingers as a large sum of baby toys and supplies appeared from thin air. Everyone looked at it then back at Astral.

“What? You didn't think I'd just stand by while my favorite granddaughter sits with nothing?” She said as she tickled Nora who laughed.

“She’s your only granddaughter” Chara said as Astral looked at her.

“That you know of.” She said as Chara took Nora back from Astral.

“unless Adam were to ever get that infant killing chick pregnant, she’s your only one. I didn’t think you’d take an interest in her this quickly” 404 said as Astral chuckled to herself.

“Heh, unlike you boy she doesn't talk, yet anyway.” Astral said with a smile.

“We appreciate you non the less Wendy or should I call you mom?” Chara asked as Astral narrowed her eyes

“Don’t push it”

“Annnnd she’s back.” Chara said, moving over to frisk who looked at Nora.

“You want to hold her?” Chara asked, catching Frisk off guard.

“ME?!” He said, stepping back slightly.

“Yea I asked you didn’t I?” Chara said

“But I-“ frisk looked at his hands, flashes of blood and dust hallucinating in front of him as he was reminded of his previous sins “...I don't think you want my hands on your baby” frisk said.

“If that’s your choice.” Chara said as a piece of paper slipped through the door. 404 took notice, grabbing the paper.

“It’s from dad.” He said, opening it.

the note read; "Hello there my son, I must inform you as your father i am immensely proud of you and your accomplishment in gaining your happiness. I figured that the last person you'd want to see is me on such a time like this. I'll be there to see you and your family soon

“Huh.” 404 said, something clearly in his mind. He turned to his mother, putting the note on the table.

“Hey mom, I have a question. Did dad ever say why he left?” 404 asked as all of a sudden Astral shook slightly, catching 404’s eye.

“…he…he did.” She said as 404 grew more curious.

“What did he say?” 404 asked, Astral growing silent trying to find how to say it. Just then Infected manifested as a ghost that only Astral could see and hear

“Oooo!~ family drama!” He said crazily as always.

“He… he and the void empress had an affair.” She said as everyone looked shocked.

“WHAT?!” Frisk shouted as 404 looked down confused.

“No way…” Chara muttered under his breath as he put his hand on 404’s shoulder. He put his hand on Chara’s.

“Why would he…?… And with her?” 404 said completely and utterly in shock, he was confused and didn’t know how to feel.

“It’s going to be okay Will.” Chara said, sitting him down on the bed.

“What else was he hiding?” 404 asked to which Astral didn’t know.

“…I don’t know.” She responded as 404 thought to himself.

“Maybe I should go ask him.” 404 said, standing up as Frisk walked forward.

“I don't know, guys secretive enough as it is” Frisk replied, 404 looking at him, knowing he’s right.

“I'm tired of the secrets. I know he won't open up easily. but i just wish this once we could actually know the truth of everything” 404 said as Frisk thought for a second.

“...Let's go together than, I bet with us both there he'll have to talk” Frisk suggested as 404 nodded. Frisk walked out the door but before 404 did he turned.

“We’ll be back, take care of Nora properly, mother.” He said leaving the room.

Frisk and 404 walked into the lounge to which they saw Peterson making his way to the hallway only to be stopped by the two.

“Hello son, what a surprise.” Peterson said as 404 looked at his father with a concerned expression.

“I know why you left, but it's time you start telling us the truth. Why did you really leave? Where have you been all this time” 404 asked as Peterson sighed, confronted with the things of the past.

“So she told you, I didn't think she had it in her.” Peterson said as Frisk stepped forward

“Enough stalling.” He said

“Father, tell us the truth, no more secrets.” 404 pleaded as Peterson looked to the ground then back up.

“Why do you want to know?” He said, frisk and 404 stayed quiet. “What good would the truth do you? You have everything you want and yet now you search for more. If there's one thing I've learned in my absence son. It's to know when to stop digging.” Peterson said as 404 sighed

“I want to know the truth. I want to see the man you’ve become after running away. Why? Why did you leave?” He asked, his curiosity eating away at him.

“I was called to leave, after making a deal with the god of pain that if I inflicted it I would no longer suffer pain myself.” Peterson explained, although rather difficult to say

“However my pain was too great and I was consumed with grief anyways” he continued, 404 lowered his eyes

“why come back then? Why were you with the void empress?” 404 asked

“Cause I still had plans to get revenge on your mother, but when you were born those feelings passed” Peterson said. However, 404 didn’t feel it was enough.

“Anything else we should know about?” 404 asked only for Peterson to shake his head

“…No”

“Don’t believe him, he must have some more to share with us. I have no doubt he's hiding something” Frisk said as 404 looked back at his father.

“please father, just tell us there’s nothing to hide anymore” 404 pleaded once again only to get nothing out of his father.

“Unfortunately my son, there is.” Peterson said as he then began to walk out of the lounge only to be stopped by 404 as he placed his hand on Petersons shoulder.

“What are you so afraid of? Why not speak about this? There’s something darker isn’t there?” 404 said as Peterson took 404’s arm off.

“There always is” Peterson said, leaving the room.

“Coward, whatever dark force there is we can take it. Especially with this other you, he seems pretty strong on his own. and what was he talking about? A god of pain?” Frisk said as 404 looked to Frisk, puzzled.

“Never heard anything like it.” 404 said, thinking of people it could be.

“Yea, think he meant ten?” Frisk questioned as 404 thought of it as a possibility but kept it to the side.

“maybe? But we barely have seen Ten. I feel as if it’s something else” 404 said as suddenly, out of nowhere, Ten manifested out of nowhere, staring down at the two.

“It is.” They said as 404 and Frisk turned around, startled.

“Guess we had our question answered” frisk said as 404 rolled his eyes

“Just another problem to deal with.” He said with an aggravated tone.

“Dont be a fool Will you'll want to hear what I have to say.” Ten said as they had their attention.

“…For now.” Frisk said as 404 crossed his arms

“What is it.” He said, demanding to know.

“He was talking of the Eldest son, The Eldest Son of Pain.” Ten said, the name being unfamiliar to the two of them.

“Eldest son?” Frisk said, looking at 404 who seemed intrigued.

“And who might that be? None of us heard of that before.” 404 said as Ten smiled.

“The Eldest Son is an all powerful force, through the whispers of the TransVoid it is spoken that he is the source of all Pain. All that we feel, all that we suffer is of his influence. From the smallest splinter to the largest nuke, all pain comes from him.”

“Him and his many sons of pain that he has made into his followers.” Ten explained as 404 and Frisk looked slightly confused

“And my father’s a part of this…cult or something?” 404 asked as Ten shrugged.

“If he is I have no idea of it, no doubt the Eldest son made it so I would never know.” Ten said as 404 thought to himself

“Is there anything else?” 404 asked to which Ten shrugged and shook their head.

“I don't know anything more, you'd need to find someone else who has that knowledge, perhaps Himmsworth would be of use to you” Ten suggested as 404 thought it was worth trying.

“Transvoid if I’m correct. I don’t have the book…but Ares does” 404 said as Ten nodded

“Then you know where your objective now lies” ten said, fading away.

“let’s get to it then, you coming frisk?” 404 asked, looking to frisk who smiled.

“Sure, besides I'd hate to lose my step bro to some ugly monsters in space” frisk chuckled as 404 smiled back, running off to Omni’s room.

The two made their way to Omni’s door 404 was about to knock on it but before he did Frisk kicked open the door

“YO THREE EYES!” He yelled, interrupting Omni’s meditation. He looked at them slightly annoyed

“Ares, we require your book of eyes for a quick travel.” 404 said

“Why?” Omni asked

“it’s my father, I fear there’s something dark he’s hiding and I need to find Himmsworth for some answers” 404 said as Omni raised a brow.

“Does finding secrets and digging for a greater truth matter more to you than your own life?” Omni asked, crossing his arms

“Stop with the damn philosophy lesson and give us the damn book!” Frisk exclaimed

“I’m afraid whatever that dark secret may be, it could be unleashed here. I’ll take my chances. I know the rules of the book. I have some food with me” 404 said as Omni sighed, throwing the book to them, frisk catching it.

“Thanks” frisk said

“Thank you. Now let’s get going.” 404 said as Frisk nodded, the two of them being transported to the Transvoids library

As the two appeared within the Transvoid they fell to the ground, frisk falling onto his face while 404 landed perfectly.

Frisk stood up as 404 looked around the transvoid’s library, not too impressed. “So where do we find Himmsworth.” 404 said as Frisk cracked his neck.

“Well first we’ll ne-“ however, before Frisk could finish a voice caught them both off guard.

“Well aren't you all a sight for sore eyes” a cat said from behind them, the two looked over to see Himmsworth.

“You came here seeking questions, correct?” Himmsworth continued as 404 nodded

“that is correct. It’s my father, I fear he hides some dark secrets. Something about the Eldest Son of Pain” 404 said

“And dark secrets indeed, which would you like to hear first then?” Himmsworth asked as 404 and Frisk looked at each other.

“I don’t think I’m mentally prepared.” Frisk said as 404 turned back.

“What’s the worst secret?” 404 asked, getting straight to the point.

“Well, Your father is the 11th Son of Pain, serving underneath the Eldest Son of Pain and is a sender of pain and misery to those who unfortunately don't deserve it. He was given the choice to join in exchange for his freedom from the pain of being with your mother.” Himmsworth explained

“Why did he leave for Void Empress?” 404 questioned

“as a plan to destroy her, your mother” Himmsworth replied.

“What was that plan exactly?” 404 asked only for Himmsworth to sigh

“I can't say, there are forces beyond me that wish for things not to be discovered” Himmsworth said as 44 began to lower his eyes.

“Is there anything important i should know about my father before i leave” 404 asked to which Himmsworth nodded.

“Understand  that he does love you, he wouldn't hide from you if he was sure it wouldn't hurt you” Himmsworth said as 404 looked down to the ground, rethinking all of this.

“Well then, I think I’m done with secrets for the day.” 404 said turning his back to Himmsworth.

“Yea same here.” Frisk said preparing to go back.

“Let’s get out of here.” 404 said as he turned his head to Himmsworth. “Thank you.” He said as Himmsworth nodded and the two were sent out of the Transvoid and back into Omni’s room.

After the two came out of the Book of eyes, 404 grabbed it and handed it back to Omni.

“Did you two find the answers you seeked?” Omni asked to which 404 didn’t answer

“Barley, that feline said that something was blocking him from telling us. I can hardly imagine something out there that strong. Maybe our next enemy is that Pain guy?” Frisk said

“Word of advice, Not every enemy is an obstacle, but is something to be avoided. You can't move all the rocks just go around them.” Omni stated to which Frisk rolled his eyes.

“Perhaps you are right, but what if the rock tumbles towards us? If this Eldest son of pain is our next enemy we must be ready” 404 said, Omni stayed quiet.

“Even if it may not be coming, we should at least be prepared” 404 said.

“Perhaps.”  Omni said as they all went their separate ways