Just messing with the idea of Error and Fell slowly and accidentally becoming friends, and Error’s awkward crashing dilemma.
I present to you, my completely optional yapping:
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So, why is Error trying so hard to not crash? I would imagine that Error would be incredibly uncomfortable with the idea of Fell knowing about his crashes. Just the idea of Underfell Sans, who Error considers an asshole, knowing how easily it was to knock Error unconscious for an uncertain amount of time… Error would not like that at all, especially since he has no reason to trust Fell. (........for now teehee)
Fell, on the other hand, would simply be clueless. But slowly, he might start to notice the way Error shifts away from him when he stands close. Fell might barely raise a hand toward Error, and just like that, Error would automatically step back.
Maybe even, as time goes on, Fell might start to push things. Of course, he would be careful at first; he didn’t want to give Error a reason to destroy his universe. Although sometimes he would wonder why Error hadn't destroyed Underfell in the first place… but, he preferred to be silently grateful than dead.
One day, he'll hold out a chocolate bar, “c'mon, take it.” Error would simply glare at the bar, then at him, then back the bar. And then, when he tries to take it, Fell might try to brush his fingers against Error’s cautious hand, and instantly, Error’s hand would dart to his chest as he holds the chocolate bar close with a startled look.
But to avoid too much suspicion, Error would say nothing. Not a word about any weakness that Fell could possibly exploit. And with each attempt Fell made at touching him, the more nervously Error would let him get away with it.
Fell might sneak up behind Error, and wrap his arm around the other's shoulder, and just like that, Error was frozen, not crashed, but close… he would simply just be too afraid to move in fear of starting a crash.
Like a deer in the headlights.
Error will try his best to hide it, hopefully for as long as possible, but someday… The second Fell pushes just hard enough…
They say it can’t work because that would ruin the characters? Well, HA! I say.
Sure, if all you do is coat everyone in red and give them edgy personalities, of course the story’s gonna fall apart. That’s why you have to make changes.
Here are a few of my ideas.
Season 1:
First, Papyrus plays a role in Season 1. I can understand Sans wanting to protect his brother in the original, but UF Paps is (often depicted as) Captain of the Royal Guard for a reason. I see him being present for the fight in the barrier chamber. Plus, I don’t think Sans could keep the crisis a secret even if he tried. This Papyrus seems like the kind of guy who, if he isn’t told what’s happening, is going to find out anyway.
Second, how does Sans bring Gaster back? I may not be a huge expert, but UF sans doesn’t exactly seem like he would have as much of a scientific background as the original. Regardless, the way I see it playing out is that he’s a bit like Grunkle Stan in Gravity Falls. He isn’t really an expert with the machine, but he still spent years trying his best to understand and fix it.
Third, I see Gaster as having a personality reminiscent to that of Rick from Rick and Morty. After spending who knows how long in the void, he’s become a nihilist, although being freed has improved his mood a bit. He also has a pretty big ego. It doesn’t take much to convince him to help. His mindset is probably something along the lines of “Eh, might as well try a good ending. At least it’ll be interesting.”
I don’t really know much of how Hate would work in a world like this. I don’t how Chara would specifically act, nor do I know what to do with Asriel and Flowey.
Season 2:
First and foremost, only the base cast is full of Edgelords. Everyone else, A.K.A. the humans on the surface and Betty, stays the same. Why? Because it wouldn’t make sense, it’s easier manage, and it would be hilarious.
Second, Frisk is more involved with the politics. They work alongside Asgore for a lot of things and advise him often to make sure things go smoothly. Something tells me this man isn’t as patient as his OG counterpart.
Third and funniest, Betty has an extremely difficult time getting anything done. Picture this: she goes in, thinking she can easily spy on and deceive the monsters only to realize she’s a little out of her league. Remember, these monsters are battle-hardened warriors who have lived in a very dangerous society. Paranoia is probably a common trait shared among many of them. I can totally see Sans and Papyrus escorting Frisk everywhere they go - or at least Sans because Papyrus told him to - for protective reasons. Also, when they bring Betty to Gaster to research her soul trait (assuming she makes it that far), the man immediately thinks something is up. Perhaps he prefers to think he knows everything than to acknowledge that he might have missed something. Maybe he did research into forbidden spells. Or, maybe he just can’t believe that there’s still something new and exciting left to see in the world.
“I’ve cultivated my genius by researching souls for 800 years, kid. What’s more likely? That a trait that I’ve never heard of just whooshes into existence, or that someone’s trying to pull as fast one on me? Don’t bother answering; it’s the latter.”
“No, I couldn’t have ‘missed it.’ Determination souls can only exist one at a time, and we found those didn’t we? Do you really think there’s something rarer than that? ‘Cause there isn’t.”
This isn’t necessarily how I think he would talk, it’s just an example. Although, I do like the idea of him answering his own questions. Also, he should definitely be very egotistical, which could first be demonstrated while explaining the core to Jessica.
“Electricity bi- Did you even listen to my conference? Do you even understand what this brilliant piece of technology can do?”
*Teleports the group the Core for a quick, spiteful tour of it’s chambers.
That’s pretty much all I’ve got for now. Although Toriel definitely shouldn’t be able to open a school in this version. Then how does Betty’s trait get revealed? I don’t know. Some other way. If Betty sucks in this world, who’s the antagonist? Jessica, maybe? She’s always had that potential. Or, it could just be a comedic what-if scenario meant to give Betty a hard time.
