Alphys

**Alphys** is a fat [52] yellow lizard monster and the former Royal Scientist. She is a nerdy, nervous person who recently gained the confidence to propose to Undyne. Like many reptilian monsters, she made little laser-like chirping noises when she was a baby [40]. Like many monsters, she has vestigial lumps of fat on her chest without nipples [53].

When faced with getting things exactly how she wants, she is more likely to internalize the stress and blame herself [45]. She prefers more lighthearted shoujo anime [46].

## Abilities

### Known Spells

Electrokinesis (mechanical, breath weapon (appears as puff of sparkles [5],), taser (only when her life is threatened [48])

### Skills

**Academic Specialties: Mechanical Engineering, Soul Science** [29] **-** Alphys was capable of building Mettaton's body, a feat of engineering never seen in history. However, while Alphys has enough engineering knowledge to make a mechanical prosthetic, she does not have the surgical knowledge to attach it [25]. She is superior to Gaster at programming and robotics [38]. She has gotten several requests to build similar mechanical bodies, but she instead decided to publish the methods of doing so on the Undernet [39].

**Cooking -** Alphys has little interest in cooking unless she is trying to replicate a dish she's seen in anime, such as sea salt ice cream or the kind of bacon from Howl's Moving Castle in which case she'll put a great deal of effort into it [35].

Music - Alphys knows how to play the saxophone and will sometimes practice with Undyne accompanying on the piano, getting very loud [44].

Hair styling - Alphys brushes Undyne's hair in the morning [43].

### Last Seen Stats

**\*Ex-Royal Scientist Alphys**

**ATK:** 1

**DEF:** 3

\*Nerd.

## Anime

Alphys strongly prefers the more lighthearted shoujo genre of anime [46], with her favorite being Mew Mew Kissey Cutie, likely because she found in in the dump at the right age. She despises the second season with a passion due to how it mischaracterized Mew Mew. She has also expressed an interest in Ouran High School Host Club, Hetalia, and Black Butler.

Of course, spending time with Undyne has gotten her into shounen anime, resulting in her reading Berserk. she initially thought Griffith was attractive and likable [46].

Alphys is not very interested in Versus Debates outside of a game of Super Fight, but gets much more interested in shipping debates [47].

## History

### Pre-AFAC

Alphys was raised by her fathers, Axel and Alphonse to love science and anime. She played in a band during her time in school, but eventually retired [15]. She entered college and as part of her doctoral education, became an intern working at The CORE [12]. When Sans realized that Gaster had been experimenting on Undyne in preparation to send her to The Void, she went with him to confront Gaster [10].

However, in her early teenage years [2], Gaster attempted suicide. Sans managed to teleport her out of the CORE before it exploded, but Axel and Alphonse were both killed. As a side effect of Gaster falling into The Void, Alphys forgot he had extracted Hanah's Determination but decided to use it anyways [9]. At one point, Sans tried to enlist her help in discovering what happened what happened to Gaster, but she refused because it would dredge up memories about her dads' deaths [42]. Her discovery of how to make a body capable of being upgraded after being possessed by a ghost impressed Asgore enough that he appointed her Royal Scientist [29].

Alphys had only had crushes on anime characters before developing her first one on a real person for Asgore [27].

When she gave Frisk their upgraded cellphone, she was expecting them to be able to have to use the blasting function to fire projectiles out of the cellphone, but when Frisk wound up shooting them out of their fingers, she didn't question it [14].

When the amalgamates came to light, Toriel was able to fire her because Asgore affirmed her decision [28].

During their trip to Japan Alphys and Undyne ate a lot of food since they'd seen people eating it in anime, and at one point burned their mouths on extra-spicy takoyaki. Her favorite foods were mocha-ice and matcha-kitkats [20].

### Red Echos

Alphys's first appearance in the comic is a cameo in the background of an early panel in a reference to the balcony scene of Romeo and Juliet.

During their Japan trip, Alphys and Undyne received correspondence from the Youkai Emperor telling them that they're not ready to reveal their presence to the Japanese public and to please not tell anyone about them. They have since told Frisk and Asgore, but the information is primarily need-to-know [33].

Her first actual appearance was during when she, Undyne, and Mettaton got back from Japan right at the moment that Papyrus said that they were way.

She is last seen with the group after Gaster teleports the cast to Waterfall to stop Chara from killing Frisk, Monster Kid, and the Riverperson. When Gaster slips up about the resets, Alphys questions what he said and Gaster tries to play it off as him misspeaking, and Alphys is suspicious. Frisk explains what happened in the previous timeline and Alphys, along with the rest of the cast is horrified. After Sans becomes a memelord, she handily explains what is happening to the cast.

### Sweet Dreams and Nice Creams

Alphys's first appearance is when the askers wake her and Undyne up to alert them to the arrival of Goopster. She and Undyne talk about anime until Undyne gets out of bed naked and Alphys demands she put on a shirt. She ponders why the cast is so unconcerned with disembodied voices talking to them before an asker tells them to kiss.

Alphys is shocked when she sees the revived Lucida and Goopster allows Alphys to keep his phone so she can reverse-engineer it.

Her final appearance is waiting for Frisk to make their decision of whether or not to call Aidrian along with the rest of the cast.

### Extra Dark Chocolate

Alphys's first appearance this arc is chastising Undyne for punching Aidrian in the face. Alphys goes to investigate the portal behind the couch and pokes it, leading to the coloration of the comic [3]. She and Adrian watch her security tapes from Frisk's journey underground. Alphys is seen in a flashback of just before Flowey became the God of Hyperdeath. After Papyrus asks Mettaton out on a date, she shouts about how they're finally together while everyone else yells incoherently.

Mettaton kicks Undyne out of the kitchen and asks her and Alphys to go get some edible glitter. They head out and an asker asks if Alphys is a dinosaur. Undyne jokes that she isn't that old and Alphys reminds her that she is 3 years older than her. Undyne calls her a cougar and Alphys stammers that is is one. At the askers' request, Alphys explains the basics of monster reproduction and reminisces about her parents.

They arrive at Trash Mart and Alphys complains about the cold pavement as she forgot shoes. After Garamond rants about how humans are out of line, Alphys comments that she didn't realize how bad things were outside the Kingdom of Monsters. She reminds Undyne that Asgore probably won't reinstate the Royal Guard, and Undyne reassures her that they would be more like the police. Freja attacks Undyne in Trash Mart, but Alphys steps in the way. The attack doesn't connect and Freja deems her worthy of Undyne's hand in marriage. An asker informs them that Maverick is nearby and Undyne goes to capture him. During this time, Alphys confesses that she wants to ask Undyne to marry her, but that she's scared. Freja reassures her that she has nothing to worry about, and Alphys thanks her.

Alphys is reminded that Undyne is still beating up Maverick and she complains, causing Undyne to stop. An asker tries to explain why Maverick is important with a Terminator reference, but Undyne and Alphys get Kyle Reese mixed up with Keanu Reeves and Kylo Ren.

Alphys's final appearance is on the security tapes giving Frisk advice on how to beat Mettaton. After Aidrian claims she'll never she Maverick again, Alphys and Undyne return with him. She shows off her new shoes to the askers and after Maverick is interrogated, and asker mentions the disparity in how long it's been since the askers appeared. Alphys shared her theory about what exactly the askers are.

### ¡Eclipse Total!

Alphys's first appearance this arc is in the Principle's Office where she concludes that Frisk is a wizard. She comes up with a few theories about how they could be one, and comes to the conclusion that every child that survived crossing the Barrier was a wizard. An asker asks about black magic, and Alphys tells them that it's just superstition.

Alphys's final appearance this arc is explaining to Asgore and Toriel what exactly is going on in ADC!Chara's mind during the musical exorcism. An asker suggests that Gaster and Alphys make an app that alerts the cast when a connection to another universe is made with that of Ask Frisk and Company and Alphys says that it should be pretty simple.

### The Most Fabulous Place on Earth

Alphys's first appearance is a cameo in Gerson's explanation of the creation of the Barrier.

Alphys is next seen in the background staring quizzically at Frisk while Sans carries them inside the park in his jacket.

Her first major appearance is staring at Monster Land's Ferris wheel psyching herself up to propose to Undyne. An asker asks a *totally* hypothetical question about a monster possessing a corpse and Alphys explains with some visuals created by Paolo. An asker attempts to get Undyne to go onto the Ferris wheel with Alphys, claiming they can see the whole park from it, but Undyne takes a different approach and they ride a drop tower first. An asker asks what kind of magic she has and Alphys explains what little she can do.

An asker tricks Undyne into going on the Ferris wheel, claiming that if she shouts "metal and magic", it will speed up. She agrees and they get in line. While waiting, they speak with Miu about Mew Mew Kissy Cutie. Miu calls Mew Mew her baby and askers claim that she was the author. Alphys denies this, citing her last name, but Undyne reminds her that when humans get married, the woman tends to change her last name. Alphys has a fangirl moment and Miu offers to talk with her more after the ride.

While on the Ferris wheel, Undyne tries shouting "metal and magic", but this obviously fails. Undyne accidentally breaks a window in frustration. Alphys tells her that she brought her here for romantic reasons and Undyne assumes she wants to make out. Alphys makes a beautiful speech about how much she loves Undyne before revealing a ring. Undyne is incredibly happy, but then the car lurches and the ring goes out the broken window. Undyne accepts while smashing the door off the car and jumping after it.

Alphys's next appearance is in the VIP booth with Mettaton, Undyne, Papyrus, and four of the visiting humans. After the play, she and the others go backstage to congratulate the performers.

Alphys last appearance is in the background when Chara and Asriel reintroduce themselves to the main cast.

## Relationships

Undyne- fiancee

Alphonse- father

Axel- father

Sans- close friend

Mettaton- close friend

Frisk- Friend

Papyrus- friend

Toriel- former boss, friend

Asgore- former boss, friend

Chara- friend

Asriel- friend

## Trivia

* She has lightning dragon ancestry [1].
* If she were to have a child, she would have to lay an egg [7].
* Alphys was the one who introduced Sans to Homestuck [13].
* Alphys designs dungeons and other locations for D&D in Minecraft [17].
* Among Us stresses Alphys out and she prefers to watch others play it. When she does play, she’s often quick to call someone out on being suspicious [18] [19].
* Alphys really liked the original Teen Titans show and despises Teen Titans GO, having written lengthy forum posts on how poorly the show was written [21].
* Alphys has an above average IQ [23].
* Alphys is attracted to himbos and herbos, people who are strong, respect women, and are not very bright [27].
* Alphys has been trying to expand Undyne's pallet and recommended sushi and ice cream to her [32].
* She started Doki Doki Literature Club, but had to finish with Undyne, having learned to take trigger warnings seriously [34].
* Following her trip to Japan, Alyphys developed a taste for matcha tea and things with that flavor [36].
* Alphys can tolerate a dab of wasabi when feeling adventurous [37].
* Because of her lizard instincts, Alphys gets impulses to nap in sunny areas [41].
* Her headcanon is that if asked to cosplay, Papyrus would dress up as Waluigi due to height, width, and thinking he can do the voice easy [44].
* She has read the Silmarillion and can appreciate the scope of lore within it but it isn't one of her core interests and if asked something like what the Valar's names are she wouldn't be able to give them to you [50].
* Alphys thinks the idea that she is superior to other monsters because she's descended from dragons is dumb [51] and doesn't mention is she to avoid seeming stuck up.
* Alphys and Undyne frequently cry at anime [54].

## References

[2] http://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/144635766062/about-how-old-was-alphys-when-her-dads-died.
[3] http://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/151492077922/undyne-and-alphys-virtues-and-flaws
[4] http://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/153838441002/wait-undyne-was-just-a-kid-when-the-core-exploded
[5] http://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/180978816927/so-alphonse-is-a-dragon
[6] http://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/183658781317/tq-just-curious-what-are-the-afac-characters
[7] http://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/183765065437/so-speaking-of-alphys-and-undyne-who-would-lay-the
[8] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/184407169652/what-is-everyones-phobias
[9] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/184973754362/if-dt-cant-be-injected-in-non-physical-stuffhow
[10] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/184109089747/so-in-sweet-dreams-and-nicecreams-the-gasters-are
[11] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/185189113732/which-is-literally-the-plot-of-steven
[12] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/185764154367/june-19th-2016-you-mentioned-sans-went-to
[13] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/188840001857/who-in-the-cast-has-read-homestuck-and-what-is
[14] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/190907235127/so-what-exactly-was-happening-in-frisks-fight
[15] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/619508091546959872/do-anyone-in-this-universe-cast-loves-to
[16] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/621709915602452480/would-alphys-ever-try-to-give-her-self-wings-in
[17] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/632201192093761536/how-does-the-afac-crew-feel-about-minecraft
[18] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/633587619586015232/just-because-its-big-rn-is-among-us-a-thing-in
[19] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/633624880714334208/did-you-know-among-is-is-on-mobile-they-all-have
[20] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/634916559255683072/what-were-the-monsters-reactions-to-certain-types
[21] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/635783122787745792/that-wasominous-but-i-have-a-question-do-any
[22] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/160612504147/recently-got-back-into-fire-emblem-awakening-and
[23] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/639330482061033472/iq-short-for-intelligence-quotient-is-a-measure
[24] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/640050942482546688/what-were-everyones-first-words
[25] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/640003033003163648/could-alphys-make-maverick-a-cool-robot-eye
[26] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/640426368609435648/i-dont-know-if-this-has-been-asked-but-whats
[27] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/644347890704236544/so-we-know-alphys-has-had-a-few-crushes-before
[28] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/644986455524032512/if-toriel-has-no-political-power-how-did-she-have
[29] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/646976344801034240/is-mettatons-ability-to-be-repaired-and-upgraded
[30] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/655185195301011456/what-is-everyones-favourite-sandwiches-thats
[31] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/655237954294382592/wait-have-answered-the-most-important-question
[32] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/655224681534816256/if-undyne-dislikes-cold-food-then-does-that-mean
[33] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/655514184437661696/during-their-japan-trip-were-undyne-and-alphys
[34] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/659017054083563520/so-did-alphys-ever-play-doki-doki-literature-club
[35] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/660672387307683840/whos-the-best-cook-not-baker-we-know-toriel
[36] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/661199975344226304/how-dozs-the-crew-drink-their-coffeeteahot
[37] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/661226952145911808/ooooo-while-were-on-the-topic-of-food-how-much
[38] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/664485567093932032/whos-smarter-alphys-or-gaster
[39] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/668117121149157376/given-mettatons-origin-is-now-public-thanks-to
[40] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/668716570794770432/when-theyre-very-young-alligators-make-a-sound-to
[41] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/669518469351538688/so-apparently-monsters-have-predatory-instincts
[42] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/674340582525730816/why-were-sans-and-hermann-the-only-people-to
[43] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/675107271196508160/alphys-doesnt-strike-me-as-someone-who-knows-how
[44] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/682717491183648768/does-papyrus-actually-like-waluigi-or-is-that
[45] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/682721105691181056/that-level-of-obsessive-detail-is-giving-me
[46] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/683740292958093312/i-know-that-alphys-and-by-extension-undyne-are
[47] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/684775837358309377/does-alphys-participate-in-vs-debates-or-does
[48] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/684923743376736256/i-have-a-question-alphys-said-that-she-wasnt
[49] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/685907858687246336/whats-everyones-favorite-poptart-flavors
[50] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/694887171586441216/who-do-you-think-of-the-afac-group-would-like-lord
[51] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/707651883121213440/you-said-alphys-was-technically-a-kobold-what-do
[52] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/708344038513901568/so-where-would-you-put-alphys-body-type-thin-or
[53] https://askfriskandcompany.tumblr.com/post/708345410745516032/so-does-alphys-actually-have-breasts-or-do-some