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At the edge of the highest point, Seth sat with their book on their lap and stared into the distance. The view was breathtaking. The sun right in the front, with it illuminating the castle in the distance.
However there was no time to appreciate the views, not anymore. The gang has just defeated all 7 of them and were about to seal the fountain that gave this world life. They already said a quick goodbye to Asgore, however quickly left. They didn’t want it to end, not yet, not so soon.
Seth’s eyes began to drown in tears. Living with their fellow flower friends and Asgore was the best experience of their lifes. No longer stuck in a cage, no longer mute, forced to never say another word. But here they got a voice and body, an actual identity. However, it all needs to end now.
All 7 flowers knew the fountain would eventually be sealed, it’s not written in their lifes to live like this. They were happy to just be there for their owner, Asgore, and listen to his thoughts. All of them were happy to give up this world as long as they could continue to be Asgore’s best friends. But not Seth
They were happy to listen again, no doubt about that, however this body that the fountain gave them. It was everything they could ask for. To interact with the world, to talk to their friends, to entertain Asgore. It was what Seth has always dreamed of. However, all good things must come to an end.
Seth’s eyes began pouring even more, and they started to weep like never before. „Please not yet. Please, I’ll do anything. Why does it have to stop” Seth began pleading out loud, however nobody was there to even hear it.
Seth’s emotions slowly started to calm down, their eyes still slightly watered. They looked in front of them and took in the view. They sat silent without any thoughts and just, looked forward. It was nice and quiet, the air breezing Seth’s skin was quite relaxing too. Seth closed their eyes
A few minutes pass like this, however their small time of piece was interrupted by a sudden sound, a rock tumbling its way from the right pathway of the cliffs. Seth jumped at the unexpected sound, and let out a small shocked gasp.
They looked to their right before being shocked by the person in front of them. For an unknown reason to Seth, Kris came to this very part of the cliffs. „KRIS? YOU SHOULD BE IN THE CASTLE” Seth questioned.
Just before sealing the fountain, Kris and Susie wanted to say goodbye to all 7 flowers. The flowers might have tried stopping them, but the gang understood them, they were doing that for a reason similar to theirs.
They initiated one final small talk with all of them one by one before saying their goodbyes. They said goodbye to everyone, except Seth. Kris looked around before realizing they weren’t in the room. Susie, Ralsei, and Flowery all assured them that Seth is alright and they should hurry with sealing the fountain, however Kris felt a little guilty.
Throughout their whole journey they have talked with and recruited many darkners, socializing with them was a big part of the adventure for Kris, even if most of them tried to kill them.
Kris doubled down and explained to Susie and Ralsei that they’ll be quick, they just want to say a quick goodbye. Ralsei was a little hesitant „But we should seal the fountain as quick as possible-”, he commented, however Susie understood Kris’ sentiment. „Just make it quick!” She interrupted Ralsei, giving Kris a confirmation that she’ll wait. Ralsei sighed and, hesitantly, agreed with Susie. And so Kris left the room looking for Seth.
Kris looked everywhere in the kingdom, and eventually found Seth sitting at the cliffs, just slightly west of the entrance to the Fields.
After Seth’s slightly loud exclaim, Kris approached them. Seth quickly flinched up, ready to stand up and hide their feelings, however as they stood up, Kris quickly grabbed them by their shoulders and motioned down with their hands, indicating to keep sitting. Seth obliged. Kris sat down at the edge to the right of them.
„What are you doing here?” Seth asked. Kris pointed at them as a response. „M-Me? Why would you need me”. Kris explained their reasoning. Seth was shocked at Kris’ actions. Getting out of their way just to say goodbye. Seth’s face blushed at the shock that they’d do something so selfless just to see them. „Oh… That’s really kind of you, Kris. T-Thank you.” Despite feeling somber just a few minutes ago, those words were enough to give them a smile on their face
„There’s no other way is there? You can’t keep our fountain, can you?” With a dissapointed look on their face, Kris responded with shaking their head. With denial, Seth pleaded to Kris „No! There needs to be something! There has to be something we can all do to keep this world open, right?!” Kris looked down for a few seconds and once again shook their head. Seth should have accepted this fact a while back, but they still can’t. They would do anything to keep this open. Unfortunately, their wish was impossible.
Seth disappointingly planted their face down, facing the rocky heights. They didn’t wanna reveal their true emotions, however the tears in their eyes quickly returned. Seth sobbed, still pleading in their thoughts.
However, to Seth’s surprise, they suddenly felt a presence around their head and shoulders. Kris stooped a little closer and hugged them. Seth’s emotions suddenly took a shift. Bargaining turned into shock, and sadness turned into… Joy? Seth didn’t know what to think. Their face even more redder then before. Seth hugged Kris back. They held each other for a whole minute. Kris eventually withheld and, with a slight blush on their face, started to look at the sunset in front of them. Seth did the same.
Both of them were in silence for a bit, just enjoying the view. Eventually, Seth had the courage to say something „So when y-” but they suddenly stopped as they felt a touch. Kris placed their hand on Seth’s right hand. Seth once again felt slightly embarrassed and out of words, so they sat in silence even more.
Eventually, enough was enough. Kris came in even closer to Seth. Seth noticed and, after slight deliberation, decided to grab Kris’ hand properly. They looked at each other and locked eyes. Both of them flushed, embarrassed, and slightly shocked at the situation. However, they both had the same thoughts and feelings.
With a quick jolt of movement, Kris’ head sprung towards Seth’s and, leading the exchange, Kris kissed Seth.
At that very moment for both of them, bliss and joy. Each movement felt surreal. Seth was really surprised at Kris’ quick move but they didn’t mind. With each movement, their passion lit brighter more and more. Seth once said that they’ll hold out their passion and love for if they ever meet their idol. However, in that moment, Seth forgot about that. They were feeling something they never thought they would. Love. Not the one that they felt to their owner, but actual romantic love. Seth enjoyed every moment of the exchange.
Kris slowly withdrew, however still keeping close to Seth’s face. Seth did not let them. Seth moved in too, initiative another kiss. Kris was shocked, but quickly adjusted. They put their right hand on Seth’s right hip and enjoyed the moment. Sometimes both of them thought to stop already, however none of them were satisfied enough to do so. Eventually, the wind started blowing stronger, catching Kris’ attention.
Kris withdrew, slowly started moving away from Seth, and stood up. Seth followed. Both of them knew this moment couldn’t last forever, that they couldn’t stall out the inevitable. Seth once again felt slightly saddened, however this time, their eyes didn’t give in. Despite it, they still felt happiness.
Eventually, after another moment of silence, with a disappointed look, Kris’ head faced the ground and they started going back to the castle. „Wait!” Seth shouted. Kris slightly tilted their head to the left. „I… I haven’t said goodbye to the others yet. I’ll go back too, if that’s okay that is!” Kris slightly smiled, and nodded their head.
As they went back through the cliffs and towards the castle, both of them felt sad. However, it must be done. Unfortunately, it must be.
A little less then halfway through their journey back, Seth got slightly closer to Kris again. They held out their hand to Kris’. Kris accepted, however instead of feeling the touch of Seth, they felt the touch of an object. In Seth’s hand, was a book. The book they were carrying this whole journey. It was one of their favorites science textbooks. „So you have an easier time remembering this day” Seth commented. Kris accepted the gift.
They both blushed again. Seth put their head close to Kris’ shoulder, and they continued their walk back.