* I heard all the commotion, and I figured I should check it out. 
* Aren't you a lucky one? 
* B-but, um, it's usually quite peaceful here, I swear! 
* I'm FRISK MERCER, and I'm a HUMAN, just like you! 
* Hopefully you could tell, haha. 
* We're kind of a rarity 'round these parts, honestly...
* But with me by your side, I'm sure you won't feel all too lonely.
* I know you must be oh-so-curious about this magical world...
* So if you want to know more, follow me into the COMMUNITY GARDENS. 
* Or, well, y'know, if you want to sit down and take a break- that's fine too.
* I won't mind.

Fanontale is an AU that takes inspiration from Undertale fanon perceptions by using it to influence the roles the beloved characters take, as well as manifesting in-universe, affecting the characters and their stories.
This is not an Undertale AU about "What if Undertale fanon was good", but rather one that seeks to answer the question of "what if fanon perceptions had direct consequences for the lives these characters live?"

Frisk takes Toriel's role. Monsters in the CG say they're the Caretaker, but they wouldn't call themselves that. Alongside one of their new friends, they've transformed the Ruins into their new home, an oasis of greenery and lush, thriving plantlife, called the Community Gardens. It's a hobby, since they've got a lot more free time now than they did before. They're very polite and kind, albeit a little eccentric and flirty at times. Perhaps a little too polite. 

Song, song title, AU description and logo by @dashingtoadie-the-sequel

Design, dialogue and character description by @theladiescallmebigmoney

Sprite by @austhetic

They're Here

* Look, it- it wasn't my fault! You know me, don't you? 
* I wouldn't... do something like that. I-I couldn't! 
* I'm a good person! I help people, I-I don't... I... 
* ...
* Oh. Hahaha... 
* It's YOUR fault, isn't it?

Fanontale is an AU that takes inspiration from Undertale fanon perceptions by using it to influence the roles the beloved characters take, as well as manifesting in-universe, affecting the characters and their stories.
This is not an Undertale AU about "What if Undertale fanon was good", but rather one that seeks to answer the question of "what if fanon perceptions had direct consequences for the lives these characters live?"

Frisk takes Toriel's role. They're not having a good time right now.

This replaces the Toriel basement ambience which plays before her fight. It plays when Frisk confronts the past. 

Song, song title and AU description by @dashingtoadie-the-sequel

Thumbnail, dialogue and character description by @theladiescallmebigmoney

Don't Look Back

> Frisk is sparing you.

Fanontale is an AU that takes inspiration from Undertale fanon perceptions by using it to influence the roles the beloved characters take, as well as manifesting in-universe, affecting the characters and their stories.
This is not an Undertale AU about "What if Undertale fanon was good", but rather one that seeks to answer the question of "what if fanon perceptions had direct consequences for the lives these characters live?"

Frisk takes Toriel's role. They used to be one of the new rulers of the underground, inspiring change and the hope that humans and monsters could co-exist peacefully. That all shattered on one fateful day, when they were reminded of their past actions. They were violent and uncaring, once, but they fixed it! It was fine now! Right? 

Except... one person they killed- well, he sure wasn't brought back, so their stats remained stuck at LV 2, despite them reloading. And so, after an unfortunate experiment, which caused all of the guilt to suddenly flood back, they ran. They ran as far as they could, until they reached the Ruins, and finally collapsed. Asgore found them, and took them in, for he knew that look in their eyes all too well. 

They still tried to be the inspiring angel, of course, to the monsters in the Community Gardens. Be as kind and polite as possible. They tried their hardest to forget about what had happened, what they'd done. But the memories come back up soon enough. And Frisk cannot accept it. They need someone- anyone- else to blame, because the mere idea that they're not this perfect person they said they were- it haunts them. 

And, well, they find someone else to blame, that's for sure. But they won't fight Chara, of course not! That's not who they are. They can simply... help Chara as well, cure them from the infection that plagues them both. 

They can help you. They can fix it! They can save us all.

Song, stats font, AU description and logo by @dashingtoadie-the-sequel

Design, dialogue and character description by @theladiescallmebigmoney

Sprite and background by @austhetic

Initial motif idea by @coat-of-red

URL by @spudward

Absolution

* Ah, they're quite nice, aren't they? 
* If you want, I can go over every single flower's meaning one-by-one! 
* It's actually really fascinating! 
* Especially since there are specific species that only occur down here, thanks to all the... er...
* Well, I'm sure I'll have time to tell you later. Best not to overwhelm you. 
* ...
* I wish I had something like this when I first fell down...

* (Seeing that my favourite sort of flower has somehow managed to make its way here...)
* (The perplexing nature of it all... It...) 
> you could say it... fills you with determination?
* (...I could say it like that, yes.)
* (It fills me with determination.) 

Fanontale is an AU that takes inspiration from Undertale fanon perceptions by using it to influence the roles the beloved characters take, as well as manifesting in-universe, affecting the characters and their stories.
This is not an Undertale AU about "What if Undertale fanon was good", but rather one that seeks to answer the question of "what if fanon perceptions had direct consequences for the lives these characters live?"

Frisk Mercer and Asgore Dreemurr have worked together to make the Ruins into a far more homely and vibrant place. That said, they're not the only ones! All of the monsters living there pitch in with their own various flora and fauna, leading to a real sort of communal atmosphere, where creativity has overgrown the old crumbling walls. Real lively cottagecore-esque stuff. They're now called the Community Gardens. 

Song, Chara back sprite, thumbnail, AU description, and logo by @dashingtoadie-the-sequel

Designs, sprites (apart from Toadie meddling with the back sprite), dialogue and area description by @theladiescallmebigmoney

Background by @underwhirl 

Area idea by @coat-of-red

@cacoteaster helped me make the song title like it is now. thanks cacote you're great we love you

Flowers Are Blooming ~ Community Gardens

CHARA
My true name.

Fanontale is an AU that takes inspiration from Undertale fanon perceptions by using it to influence the roles the beloved characters take, as well as manifesting in-universe, affecting the characters and their stories.
This is not an Undertale AU about "What if Undertale fanon was good", but rather one that seeks to answer the question of "what if fanon perceptions had direct consequences for the lives these characters live?"

Chara takes Frisk's role. They're a well-meaning troublemaker with a lot of emotional baggage. Having faced enough hardship for one lifetime on the Surface, and now having 'fallen' into an entirely new sort of problem, they find that these circumstances let them be themselves a little more... Whatever the heck that even is. Under their veil of snark and humour is still a scared child, after all.
They have a mischievous streak, a fascination with knives, an enjoyment of chocolate (you know, like every kid ever), and a concerningly existential view on karma and cosmic retribution. 
And they have absolutely nothing to hide about their old life, I swear.

"thanks for 199 followers how the hell do we have this much already. wow" - Penny

Song, AU description and logo by @dashingtoadie-the-sequel

Design and flavour text by @theladiescallmebigmoney 

Character description by @spudward

Art and thumbnail by https://tumblr.com/summersunrize

And It Doth Appear

* Tonight, hee hee, oh boy, I can hardly contain my excitement! 
* We're gonna be exposing how our HERO has been lying to you this whole time!
* Featuring a statement from none other than... the cosmic destroyer themselves! 
* Something which idiots like "Mettaton" or "Vanilla Extract" are too cowardly to tell you! 
* The truth will blow your mind! Literally.
* (Vine is not legally responsible for any brain injuries you may sustain before or after listening.)
THAT'S ONLY BECAUSE YOU'RE ILLEGALLY IRRESPONSIBLE!!

Fanontale is an AU that takes inspiration from Undertale fanon perceptions by using it to influence the roles the beloved characters take, as well as manifesting in-universe, affecting the characters and their stories.
This is not an Undertale AU about "What if Undertale fanon was good", but rather one that seeks to answer the question of "what if fanon perceptions had direct consequences for the lives these characters live?"

Flowey takes Papyrus's role. She's got herself her own radio program and filled it with "controversial" and "edgy" opinions which feebleminded sheeple can't handle (okay, glorified conspiracy theories). She isn't very well liked by the masses, or by the monarchy, yet somehow nobody's been able to catch her. She'll show them all the TRUE meaning of this world... Even if nobody wants to hear it. 

"Thanks for 299 followers! I still don't know how this is growing so fast, but it's been a pleasure to witness everyone's positive responses, especially to our latest release. I've been really happy with how this AU has been turning out, and I hope you'll be too!" - Penny

Song, thumbnail, right vine, AU description and logo by @dashingtoadie-the-sequel

Sprite, dialogue and character description by @theladiescallmebigmoney

Idea help by @cacoteaster

Vanilla Extract by @coat-of-red

Whose Vine is it Anyway?

> FLOWEY [she/her?] - ATK 30 (+3) DEF 5 (+3)
* That knife may be a toy, but she's not playing around. 
> Still, could you really hit a face like that?  

Fanontale is an AU that takes inspiration from Undertale fanon perceptions by using it to influence the roles the beloved characters take, as well as manifesting in-universe, affecting the characters and their stories.
This is not an Undertale AU about "What if Undertale fanon was good", but rather one that seeks to answer the question of "what if fanon perceptions had direct consequences for the lives these characters live?"

Flowey takes Papyrus's role. She's got herself her own radio program and filled it with "controversial" and "edgy" opinions which feebleminded sheeple can't handle (okay, glorified conspiracy theories). She isn't very well liked by the masses, or by the monarchy, yet somehow nobody's been able to catch her. She'll show them all the TRUE meaning of this world... Even if nobody wants to hear it. 

Song, stats font, "improved" name, AU description and logo by @dashingtoadie-the-sequel

Sprite, UI, and character description by @theladiescallmebigmoney

Idea help and check text help by @cacoteaster

Slice of Life

* Down here in the underground, you may find yourself in various conflicts. 
* I know firsthand how... er... alarming, it can be. 
* But don't fret! Most monsters don't actually mean you any harm.
* In fact, they're probably more afraid of you than you are of them!
* ..um, n-not to say that you're scary or anything!
* Just that you can accomplish a lot more by being peaceful, and trying to find common ground.
* I'm a prime example of that! My middle name is Mercy, after all! 
* ...Well it's my last name and it's Mercer, but, um
* Here, let me demonstrate!

Fanontale is an AU that takes inspiration from Undertale fanon perceptions by using it to influence the roles the beloved characters take, as well as manifesting in-universe, affecting the characters and their stories.
This is not an Undertale AU about "What if Undertale fanon was good", but rather one that seeks to answer the question of "what if fanon perceptions had direct consequences for the lives these characters live?"

Frisk takes Toriel's role, but they also take Ruins Dummy's role, in that they're the person who teaches you how to fight. Or, rather, how to not fight. 

"By the way, thanks for 99 followers! That was fast. I've really been happy with the amount of support this dinky lil AU has been receiving." - Penny 

Song, stats font, AU description and logo by @dashingtoadie-the-sequel

Design, dialogue, UI, and character description by @theladiescallmebigmoney

Sprite by @austhetic

Song title help and idea help by @fuckinelement

The Power We Possess

> holy holding horses, is ththahtat the froggit ? from?
> I'm a huge fan! can i get an autograph
* Is that Froggit from? ...F-from what? 
* Hello?
* ...
* Answer me!! 

Fanontale is an AU that takes inspiration from Undertale fanon perceptions by using it to influence the roles the beloved characters take, as well as manifesting in-universe, affecting the characters and their stories.
This is not an Undertale AU about "What if Undertale fanon was good", but rather one that seeks to answer the question of "what if fanon perceptions had direct consequences for the lives these characters live?"

With Monsters believing in the prophesy of The Absolute, a lot of them are pretty scared of Chara, knowing they could potentially be the downfall of their kind. It is, of course, up to Chara to decide what to do about this fear. Do they fight it? Or do they fight 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮? 

Song, thumbnail text help, stats font, URL, battle description, AU description and logo by @dashingtoadie-the-sequel

Sprite, UI, and dialogue by @theladiescallmebigmoney

Song title by @coat-of-red

Thumbnail text help by @cacoteaster

URL half inspired by @smartcellist1, half inspired by @austhetic

They Slash Them

Once upon a time… 
An unlikely era of hope had entered the world of monsters. 
Yet this peace- if one could call it that- was soon due to fall into chaos. 
A strange KNIGHT, whispering in shadows, spoke of an ancient prophecy.
The true meaning of which had finally been uncovered. 

The heavens would come, and send to the underworld a messenger. 
One who would lead both monsters and humans alike to the horror of eternal darkness. 

People descended into panic and frenzy. 
All attempts made to disprove this were ignored. 
Calm only somewhat returned once the THREE HEROES ordered the annihilation of this angel…
No matter the cost.

~

MOUNT EBOTT
202X 

An angel falls…

Fanontale is an AU that takes inspiration from Undertale fanon perceptions by using it to influence the roles the beloved characters take, as well as manifesting in-universe, affecting the characters and their stories.
This is not an Undertale AU about "What if Undertale fanon was good", but rather one that seeks to answer the question of "what if fanon perceptions had direct consequences for the lives these characters live?"

The Underground has been overcome by a dangerous prophecy, one that has spread like wildfire. The Absolute will come- and they will usher in a new era. Some think of them as the end of the world, the final nail in the coffin for monsterkind, and others idolise them to an absurd extent, heralding them as their new god.

Song, AU description and logo by @dashingtoadie-the-sequel

Thumbnail, dialogue and character description by @theladiescallmebigmoney

Cool ending line by @spudward

Shout outs to @slick_silver he helped me figure out how to OUaT sequence

Thanks to @cacoteaster for telling me to put in wind noise

Speak of the Devil

* This will only hurt a little bit. 

Fanontale is an AU that takes inspiration from Undertale fanon perceptions by using it to influence the roles the beloved characters take, as well as manifesting in-universe, affecting the characters and their stories.
This is not an Undertale AU about "What if Undertale fanon was good", but rather one that seeks to answer the question of "what if fanon perceptions had direct consequences for the lives these characters live?"

Asgore takes Flowey's role. He's going to fulfill his royal duty. 

This song doesn't replace anything from Undertale, but context-wise it's for Flowey's "DIE." scene, and it plays when Asgore tries to kill you immediately. 

Song, AU description and logo by @dashingtoadie-the-sequel

Sprite and thumbnail by @austhetic

Design, dialogue and character description by @theladiescallmebigmoney

King's Gambit

* Please. Do not be afraid, human.
* I'm afraid too, but...
* Let me free us from that fear, and let me take up my burden once more.

Fanontale is an AU that takes inspiration from Undertale fanon perceptions by using it to influence the roles the beloved characters take, as well as manifesting in-universe, affecting the characters and their stories.
This is not an Undertale AU about "What if Undertale fanon was good", but rather one that seeks to answer the question of "what if fanon perceptions had direct consequences for the lives these characters live?"

Asgore takes Flowey's role. After being dethroned, he fled to the Ruins, and now leads a simpler existence. To the monsters and to Frisk, he is merely a friendly, humble father figure, who's always willing to lend a helping hand. 

As for Chara? Well, he knows what must be done, for his kingdom's sake. He will return to his rightful throne... But can he really finish what he started?

Song, back sprite, AU description and logo by @dashingtoadie-the-sequel

Sprite, thumbnail, dialogue and character description by @theladiescallmebigmoney

Nice To Meet You

* Welcome home! Well, uh, it isn't your home, but...
* It's as close as I could get.

Fanontale is an AU that takes inspiration from Undertale fanon perceptions by using it to influence the roles the beloved characters take, as well as manifesting in-universe, affecting the characters and their stories.
This is not an Undertale AU about "What if Undertale fanon was good", but rather one that seeks to answer the question of "what if fanon perceptions had direct consequences for the lives these characters live?"

Frisk takes Toriel's role. They've painstackingly remodeled the old house at the edge of the Community Gardens into something reminiscent of the surface. They like their new life, but sometimes they can't help but miss the things they took for granted. The blue skies, the breeze flowing through your hair, the sun gently shining upon your skin... They couldn't recreate it all, but it still evokes a calming atmosphere to them. And hopefully, to Chara as well. 

Song and AU description by @dashingtoadie-the-sequel

Dialogue and location description by @theladiescallmebigmoney

No Place Like Home

* I say I'll give Grillby 20 G to lower his ATK... But he points out how I only have 10 G. 
* ...He'll put it on my tab.

Fanontale is an AU that takes inspiration from Undertale fanon perceptions by using it to influence the roles the beloved characters take, as well as manifesting in-universe, affecting the characters and their stories.
This is not an Undertale AU about "What if Undertale fanon was good", but rather one that seeks to answer the question of "what if fanon perceptions had direct consequences for the lives these characters live?"

Grillby takes Napstablook's role. After his business very rapidly grew in popularity, he, somewhat surprisingly, didn't feel at all happy at his newfound success. He felt overwhelmed and as if he was losing himself, no longer keeping the core of what made his restaurant so appealing in the first place. 

So, he's decided to take a page out of his favourite customer's book and take many a vacation in the Community Gardens, where he hopes to relax and take a break from the chaos of the underground. However, chaos ends up finding him regardless... And he takes it about as well as you'd expect. 

Features "Roastin' Peace", a motif from Monster Mix! Check it out here: https://soundcloud.com/monster-mix-remastered/roastin-peace

Features a reference to the UNDERTALE Mugs - Grillby's commercial! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbr6M4TI2Zg 

Song, song title, stats font, AU description and logo by @dashingtoadie-the-sequel

Grillby sprite and battle background by @austhetic 

Design and battle UI by @theladiescallmebigmoney 

Idea help and flavour text by @coat-of-red

Tab mechanic finalisation by @cacoteaster

Hotheaded

* Warning: MTT-Brand Ornament on the loose. 
* Operation "knock it down a peg" has backfired catastrophically. 
* All attempts to restrain have failed. 
* Local authorities advise you to run for your life. 
* That said, it has also continually failed to destroy the Sans-Brand Ornament, so we're probably fine.

* (Being able to resist the urge of licking the floor...)
* (Even though it looks exactly like ice cream, and like, who does that? This is torture!)
* (...Anyway. It fills me with determination.)
* (And a little bit of hunger.)

Fanontale is an AU that takes inspiration from Undertale fanon perceptions by using it to influence the roles the beloved characters take, as well as manifesting in-universe, affecting the characters and their stories.
This is not an Undertale AU about "What if Undertale fanon was good", but rather one that seeks to answer the question of "what if fanon perceptions had direct consequences for the lives these characters live?"

Since Hotland's become nigh uninhabitable, Mettaton, like many others, chose to make himself at home within Snowdin. He's taken it upon himself to redecorate the "drab" old rustic forest and give it some of that good old fashioned MTT-Brand flavour. Now tinsel is haphazardly strewn about, filming equipment is dotted around, and you can't go two feet without stepping into his new brand of puzzle, the Tourist Trap. (Pay a fee to get out of it if you can't solve it! Revolutionary!) 

They're now called the Parfait Plains. (The accuracy of the name to the actual geography of the area is currently under heavy debate by Monsterkind's greatest scholars.)

Due to Mettaton's rapid decline in popularity (and since every attempt he’s had competing with Sans has blown up disastrously), he's been forced to duke it out with Flowey instead. They fight to be the winner of the "Big Shot of the Week"! A survey the monarchy has set up in order to encourage new creative talents. So, the main mechanic of the Parfait Plains is a ratings system, where Chara can choose which side to help out, boosting their viewership numbers and giving them an edge on the competition. Who will win this poll and win over the people's hearts? Either way, the spotlight's on them!

Song, thumbnail, poll name, AU description and logo by @dashingtoadie-the-sequel

Sprites, designs, song title, dialogue and area description by @theladiescallmebigmoney

Tourist Trap and idea help by @coat-of-red

Ornament idea by @cacoteaster

Padded Locks and Open Hearts

* The Absolute... The One Who Has Seen The Surface...
* They will return.
* And the underground will go empty.

From the same gal that brought you Furtherfell, AU by @theladiescallmebigmoney

Logo, AU description and co-ownership by @dashingtoadie-the-sequel

(Also thank you to Toadie for telling me to put Chara into Frisk's role, because that inspired the overall premise and made me get reinterested into this.)

Fanontale is an AU that takes inspiration from Undertale fanon perceptions by using it to influence the roles the beloved characters take, as well as manifesting in-universe, affecting the characters and their stories.
This is not an Undertale AU about "What if Undertale fanon was good", but rather one that seeks to answer the question of "what if fanon perceptions had direct consequences for the lives these characters live?"

The Underground has been overcome by a dangerous prophecy, one that has spread like wildfire. The Absolute will come- and they will usher in a new era. Some think of them as the end of the world, the final nail in the coffin for monsterkind, and others idolise them to an absurd extent, heralding them as their new god. 

Watch Chara, the fallen a̶n̶g̶e̶l̶ human, have to fight their way out of these perceptions and distortions, and maybe uncover the truest version of themselves along the way.

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