The Echoes of an Ugly Truth: A Dystopian Undertale

The world of Deltarune, a twisted mirror of Undertale, is one of stark contrast and chilling truths. In this dystopian landscape, the monsters are not just creatures to be feared, but the embodiment of the darkest corners of human nature. Among the myriad of twisted souls that roam the ruins of the world lies the nameless girl, who was once a cheerful human girl named Ness. But the world had taken its toll, and now, she has become the enigmatic human girl, forever marked by the moniker "36."

In the heart of Deltarune's underbelly, a place known as the Abyss of Lies, a peculiar incident unfolds. A voice crackles through the darkness, its tone both menacing and oddly familiar. "Human girl, you must answer the call," it commands. The voice belongs to the enigmatic figure known as "The Betrayer," who stands at the very center of the Abyss—a place where the lines between monster and human blur into indistinct shades of gray.

36 hesitates, her memories hazy and disjointed. She had always been told she was special, but the truth had been shrouded in lies. The Betrayer's words stir something deep within her, a flicker of curiosity and a glimmer of hope. She steps cautiously towards the darkness, her heart pounding in her chest.

As she delves deeper into the Abyss, the walls seem to close in, the air thick with the stench of decay and the sound of desperate cries. The Betrayer appears before her, a towering figure cloaked in shadows, their eyes glowing with an inner light that belies their sinister nature.

"I am the Betrayer," the voice hisses. "I am the one who can unravel the tapestry of your past. But first, you must answer a question: Do you want the truth, or do you wish to remain in the shadows of lies?"

36's mind races. She knows that the truth could set her free, but it could also shatter the fragile world she's built for herself. She's come to terms with her existence as a monster, but what if the truth was too much to bear?

"You must choose," the Betrayer's voice grows louder. "And if you choose the truth, you may never return."

With a deep breath, 36 decides. "I choose the truth," she declares, her voice filled with a newfound resolve.

The Betrayer nods, their figure shimmering with a strange energy. "Very well," they begin. "Long ago, in a world not unlike this, there was a human girl named Ness. She discovered the truth about the monsters she fought—their suffering, their pain, and the twisted nature of the world they were forced to live in."

As the Betrayer speaks, memories flood 36's mind. She remembers the joy of her childhood, the innocence of the people she once knew, and the betrayal that would ultimately tear her apart. The Betrayer continues, "But Ness was not the only one who knew the truth. A secret organization, the Shadows, sought to control the world and use the monsters to their advantage. They targeted Ness, knowing her discovery could spell the end of their reign."

36 shudders as she learns of the Shadows' manipulations, their cruel experiments, and the monsters who had been turned against their own kind. She realizes that her own existence had been a part of a grander plan, a plan that had been carefully crafted to ensure the Shadows' continued power.

As the Betrayer's tale reaches its conclusion, 36's heart aches. "But Ness did not succumb to despair," the Betrayer continues. "She fought back, and in her fight, she discovered the power within her to change the world. She became a legend, a beacon of hope for those who sought to break free from the Shadows' grip."

36 looks up, her eyes filled with tears. "Then why do I not remember anything of this?" she asks, her voice barely above a whisper.

The Betrayer sighs. "The Shadows altered your memories, 36. They feared the power you held, and they sought to ensure you remained oblivious to your true potential."

36's eyes narrow. "Then I must set things right," she declares. "I must become the human girl, Ness, and fight for the world that was, and the world that could be."

The Betrayer nods. "You must embrace your past and use your power to bring light to the darkness that still plagues this world."

With a newfound determination, 36 steps forward, her resolve unbreakable. She knows that her journey will be fraught with danger, filled with enemies who would seek to stop her, but she also knows that the truth is worth the sacrifice.

As she leaves the Abyss of Lies, the Betrayer's voice echoes in her mind. "Remember, 36. The truth will set you free, but it may also demand a heavy price. Are you willing to pay it?"

36 stands firm. "I am," she replies. "For the world that once was, and the one that could be."

With those words, 36 sets out on her quest, a path that will lead her to the heart of the Shadows' empire and the ultimate confrontation with her past. The truth is out there, and 36 is ready to face whatever lies ahead.