Title: The Road Unseen

Disclaimers:I do not own Reapertale or Undertale. I only own my OC. Mera's first meeting of Reaper!Sans and Reaper!Papyrus follows the comic video 'Reapertale Bonus Story- Lessons of Old (Epic udnertale AU) posted by Kyotosomo. Please check out the video! The fight between chara and gaster belongs to ren at .com check them out too!

Notes: This fanfiction plays alongside of Reapertale's storyline. So, some elements will be the same.

Summary: I was a Soul without a home. Creatated by accident, but loved nevertheless. However, without a body, I was destined to die. Then, I was made a body by the god of the skies, Asgore, or as I called him, Father. It was a mirror. Father said I would be safe inside the mirror. I think he just didn't want anyone to know his mistake. Over time, it became painfully clear what my role in life was. To answer any question asked, without complaint. To love someone that did not even know I was alive.

Song Choice: Nightcore A million Dreams from the greatest showman-girl version

"Regular Talk"

'Thoughts'

magical communications

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Mera's POV

I was floating. That was the first thing I noticed. I hurt was the next. Then, a gentle hand grabbed me and whoever it was, started to run. I started to feel myself crack as time passed. "I thought you may know how to save it, Gerson" A warm but concerned voice says. "My king, a soul without a vessal or born of a star, will die. You know this" Another voice said. "I do, but it deserves to live." The first voice says. "Hmm if we had some kind of Scrying mirror, we may be able to place the soul within." Gerson says. "I think I know just the thing. I was going to gift this to Gaster. I don't think he will mind the extra power." The first voice says. Suddenly, everything comes to a stop. "I hope this works." The first voice says. "As do I, my king." Gerson says. I feel myself being put somewhere cold...then, I start to feel better as I can control my body. I open my eyes to see a mirror in front of me. On the other side of the mirror, stood two beings. One looked like a goat, and the other was a tortoise.

I look at myself, turning around. I am not like them. I'm a skeleton. "She seems to be confused, my king. I tilt my head. "Just admiring myself, Gerson, god of wisdom." I say, my voice more mature than they expected. They recover from their shock soon enough. I touch the mirror from my side. "Why did you save me?" I say. The King looks at me sadly. "Every soul is precious and deserves to live. I did not want you die, my child" He says. Gerson looks at him. "Now, my king, will you please explain this? I assume Toriel knows about this little life." Gerson says. Asgore rubs his head. "Well, about that" Asgore says. "In one timeline, she does, but not this one. She was peacefully asleep when she accidently created my soul. Telling her can result in a number of ways. Some good, some bad. I can show you, if you wish" I say making them look at me surprised. "Ummm that's alright...Mera. Yes, your name is Mera" Asgore says. "Sire, if the others find out..." Gerson starts to say. "There will be chaos" I say. They look at me. "It's rude to interrupt your elders, Mera" Asgore says. "Sorry father." I say and look down. Asgore smiles softly.

"Mera, if you only appear to me or Gerson, will that cause any damage?" Father asks. "No, they will simply believe that the mirror is magic. I can show the gods things. The future, the past, the present. I can show any timeline, and possible outcome. That is my power" I say and he nods. "Then that is what will be told." Father says. "Sire, something this powerful..." Gerson says and the king nods. "Must be protected" Father says and places a powerful barrier at the door of the room. I smile knowing that none can go through it, but knowing it can be gone around if one was determined enough. "That should keep her safe" Father says and they leave me alone to my thoughts. After some time, Father comes to the barrier talking to someone. "Must be very powerful to warrent such protection, my king" A tall skeleton says coming in behind my father. I Hide myself among a nebula. "It was recently created. From what I understand, It can show any timeline of the past, present, and future" Father says as the skeleton examines the mirror.

"It has some latant hidden power. Perhaps, with time, it will be more apparent" He says. "To ask it a question, simply say Mera and your question" Asgore says. The skeleton thinks a moment. "Mera, What is the gender of life's child?" the skeleton asks. "Gaster, we wanted it to be a surprise." Father says. I try not to giggle as I show two outcomes. One where it's a boy, and one where it's a girl. "That wasn't very helpful" Gaster says. "You asked what the gender was. You didn't ask for this specific timeline, Gaster. You have to be specific" Asgore says and Gaster nods. "Magic, like most things, is unpredictable." Gaster says and they leave. Over the next few days, I get to meet a few of the gods that are allowed into the room. The last one is Toriel, my mother. "Dear, its beautiful" She says and gently touches the glass. I frown. Uh-oh. She frowns. "I sense life within this mirror. Asgore, where did it come from?" Toriel asks. Father nods at me and Toriel looks my way again as I make myself known. "Hello, mother" I say and touch the mirror where her hand is. It feels warm.

Her eyes widen. "How..." She starts to say. "You accidently created her in your sleep. This was the only way to save her." Father says as I float a bit sitting crosslegged. Toriel looks at me again. "My name is Mera" I say and she smiles a little. "Hello, my child. Are you well in the mirror?" She asks. "It's a little cold, but I will adjust in time." I say. That's how I came into being. Over many years, the gods have come to me, but none as much as Gaster, my father, Toriel, and Gerson. Over the years, I have answered many questions, but never my own. "Only a handful of the most powerful gods are able to enter this room" I hear Gaster say. 'Who does he have with him?' I think, curious and hide as I always do. "And to enter it, one must be pure of all evil intent" I hear Gaster explain as he puts his hand through the barrier.

'New gods?' I think wishing Gaster would move already so I can see them. "It is a very powerful barrier, stronger than all but the greatest of lights and greatest darkness now too." Gaster continues. 'Greatest Darkness?' I think. Gaster finally moves revealing two skeletons like me and him. The taller one, I already know as Papyrus, looks...amazed. "Wowie..." He says and I try my best to stay quiet, but the shorter one, sans hears and our eyes meet for a moment. He blinks a moment, and I use that moment to move to a different hiding spot. Believing he was seeing things, Sans doesn't say anything to Gaster about me. "This is the Mirror, a channel to the very core of the universe, able to see everything that exists and will ever exist. You two have the power to come here as freely as even our king." Gaster says. Sans's eyelights seem to be searching the mirror for something, and I quickly realise what when he spots me again. I hold up a finger to my lips and he gives a very small nod. 'Great...he'll want answers' I think. "It's a great privilege...and a great power. I am trusting you with this." Gaster says.

"That is So cool!" Papyrus says and I manage not to giggle. Sans still says nothing, watching me with his dark eyelights. "Go on, take a closer look" Gaster says and Papyrus comes closer to the mirror. Sans, watching me, decides to stay put. "Oh boy! I can see everything? Can it tell me stories?" Papyrus asks. "Heh, It can. A story of the begininng. A story of the end. You only need to say Mera and ask it, However,always be mindful..." Gaster says catching Sans's attention and I go to another hiding spot. "There are an infinite number of beginnings, an infinite number of ends, Who knows which story it will tell?" Gaster says, activating my projection abilities. 'I hate being used' I think. 'No date, no hello, rude' I think as Sans looks surprised like his brother. "Whoa!" Papyrus says. "Beautiful, isn't it? Existence...There are so many stars, and they all exist in harmony" Gaster says. Sans has found me again, but now, I'm in no mood to play anymore. I know what's coming next. Gaster will show them their star...It always leaves me a little bitter.

I try not to cry thinking about how I could walk around like the gods if I was born from a star like I was meant to be. "Then, where is our star?" Papyrus asks. 'Here we go again' I think. Gaster is confused a moment. "Undyne said that she is so strong because she was born from a powerful star. That all gods come from one...so...where is ours?" Papyrus asks. "Where is our star?" Sans asks. "Hmm you two do not have one" Gaster says, making me turn around to look at them in surprise. "You came from darkness" Gaster says. Papyrus's smile falters a little. "Oh...That makes sense." He says. Sans looks at me. I smile knowingly at him. "And when you came into existance, do you know what you did to the universes?" Gaster asks them. Papyrus frowns. "N-no" He says. I smile knowing just how to make Gaster's point and cheer up Papyrus. I show the vastness of space, with all its stars...and all its darkness. Gaster pays me no mind, calking it up to magic, but Sans looks curious.

"You made everything more beautiful" Gaster says surprising both Sans and Papyrus. "Huh?" Papyrus says confused. "The stars are only able to shine when there is darkness. Your creation shifted the balance. With you, we now have a cycle. You may not understand how important you are. Yes, you are darkness. You have no star, but look at the universe and tell me. Can you not see that you are everywhere? Never forget that you have a place in the universe. You are more important than we could have ever predicted. Even if others may loathe you...Even if no one understands...When you find yourself doubting...Always remember that darkness is not evil. Afterall, it is only in the company of darkness that light can truly exist." Gaster finishes. Papyrus and Sans both smile. "Well, I have some things to attend to." Gaster says and leaves. Papyrus is about to leave, but turns to Sans. "Brother, are you coming?" He asks. "Naw, I want to look in the mirror a bit more. I'll catch up, Paps" Sans says. Papyrus nods and leaves.

Sans comes closer to the mirror. "I know you're not a figment of my imagination. So, come out" He says. I don't for a few moments, wondering what to do. From what I can see, Sans won't tell anyone about me. I smile and he rubs his head. "Must be seeing things...there's nothing there." He says. I pop up in front of him on my side of the mirror, making him jump. "That's a rude thing to say about someone." I say. "Sorry, didn't mean to scare you half to death. There's not many gods that know about me." I say. He sighs. "So, Gaster..." Sans says. "He doesn't know about me." I say floating crosslegged. "He just thinks I'm a super powerful magical artifact. I'd like to keep it that way to those that don't already know." I say. Sans thinks a moment. "Who, besides me, knows the truth?" He asks. "Hmm Father asgore, mother Toriel, and Gerson." I say with a small frown. "Only gerson visits me anymore. I can't really show myself to anyone else." I say.

Sans nods. "Toriel left. No one knows where she is now. Asgore has been busy looking for her." He says and my eyes widen. 'no.. .no..no' I think. "Hey, kiddo, you alright?" Sans asks. "Ya...just...you have to realise that what I can do...it's very difficult...no in terms of magic, but the very soul. I...I have seen some terrible things, Sans. Things I wish on no one. It's hard to remain hopeful for the future when it splits off so many ways. Some paths are good...but others...others give me nightmares" I say holding my knees now. "Then, why not leave the mirror?" He asks. "I can't..." I say starting to cry. "What do you mean, you can't?" He asks. "Her soul would shatter" Gerson says coming into the room. "What does that mean?" Sans asks. "Toriel was asleep when she accidently brought Mera's soul into existence. However, without a physical form, her soul began to crack from the pressure of this world. We were able to save her by sealing her within the mirror. Her abilities would have made a strong goddess, but there was no star that was compatible with her soul. Toriel and Asgore tried until no stars remained that they hadn't tried left in the sky." Gerson says.

"It's fine though...I can use my magic to make my home behind the mirror to look like anything. I can go anywhere in a...a..snap..." I say and start to cry again. "Mera..." Gerson says putting his hand on the mirror. I stop and look at him through the tears. "You know, that doesn't really help" I say but come over to the glass. "But it calms you nonetheless" Gerson says as I put my hand against the glass on the other side wher his hand would be. I sigh and turn my back. "You should go, Sans...but before you do...can you promise me something?" I ask, looking back at him. "I don't like making promises, kiddo." He says. "All I ask is for you to watch over my mother...I can't leave...and she left me behind..." I say. Sans thinks a moment. "I can promise that I will do my best, Mera." He says and turns to leave. "That's all I ask" I say and curl up on a cloud. "She deserves better than this existence." I hear sans say. "I agree, but there's nothing that can be done." I hear Gerson say. Sans glares at Gerson, but I hear him leave. "That was foolish, Mera." Gerson says. "I saw all of the possiblilities before I came before him. He will not tell a soul about me that doesn't already know..." I say.

"...What are you not telling me, Mera? You know you can tell me anything" Gerson says. I keep my back to him. "I'd rather not give voice to my fears..." I say and he nods. "Heavy is weight of responsibility, and you were forced to carry it, Mera." He says. "Flattery isn't going to give you the answers this time, Gerson...Please, just leave it be" I say. "Very well, young one. I will visit you tomorrow then. Maybe your mood will have improved." He says and I hear him leave. 'What could I tell him? That we are running straight to ruin, with no chance of changing course?' I think. "Mera..." A voice says. I sigh and get ready for a round of questions. Instead of Gaster, it's my father. "So...you finally come back. Did Gerson tell you I wouldn't answer his questions?" I say. Father looks at me but makes no attempt to correct me. "...Tch, figures. I will tell you as I told him, I'd rather not give voice to my fears. No one can take my fear away. Nor can You save me from my fate. You can barely protect yourselves..." I say and turn my back to him. "Mera..." He says. "You never even told Asriel about me...my own brother...and now, He'll never know me. Only a pretty mirror that showed whatever his soul desired...I didn't even get to say goodbye. And now...now...Mother has left...You barely visit me anymore. When you do, it is only to scold or lecture me. So, what do you expect? At least Gaster shows me respect as an ancient artifact" I say and lay back down on my cloud. "I..I still remember...the only touch I have ever known...the only true touch...You were so determined to save me...I wish you had left me to shatter" I say and he leaves, unable to say anything to my comment.

Time passes as it always does...slowly. Sans comes to see me from time to time, one of the few bright points in my existence now. Gerson, although I know he wants to know what I refuse to say, still visits daily. My father hasn't returned since that day. Gerson says that he doesn't know what he can say to me to repair the damage done between us. I am sitting on the 'floor' of my little dimension when a great pain tears through me. It causes me to curl up and cry. "Mera, What has happened to life?" I hear Gaster say. I didn't notice him come into the room. How could I when the pain is so great? "Mera, respond!" Gaster says. "Give her a moment, Gaster...Poor thing must be in agony" I hear Gerson say. "What do you mean, Gerson?" Gaster asks. "For such a smart god, You're an idiot, Gaster. Did you ever wonder why the mirror is so powerful?" Gerson asks. "Gerson...stop...stop fighting...*sobs* please stop fighting" I cry. "Gerson, what was that?" Gaster asks, clearly in shock. "Not what, who. Mera, child, Are you alright?" Gerson asks putting a hand to the mirror. Gaster is about to say something when I manage to put my hand on Gerson's. "Mother...mother is...mother is gone" I cry and manage to sit up. Gaster looks at me in shock. "Gaster, may I formally introduce you the the Goddess of observation, Mera" Gerson says. That makes me giggle a little. "You haven't called me that in some time, Gerson" I say.

"Well, you may as well be a goddess. All that you can do, and most gods don't have a clue." Gerson says. "How did she come to become this way? Was it a curse?" Gaster asks coming closer. I smile sadly. "I wish it was that simple. Curses can be broken..." I say. Gaster nods. "Toriel...she accidently made her when she was carrying Asriel. I do believe you recall the first time you saw the mirror" Gerson says. Gaster thinks a moment. "That was so long ago, yet you choose to appear as a child." Gaster says. "What does it matter how others see me? I will never be able to leave this mirror." I say and replay Gerson's explaination to Sans. "So, Sans knows as well. Any others?" Gaster asks. "Besides Gerson and Sans? Only father...and...and mother" I say and start to cry again. "Mera...you knew, didn't you?" Gerson says, not asking. "But of course I did...To carry the burden of knowing every worst possible outcome...Is mine alone to bear...and bear it I must." I say. "Explains what you asked of Sans that day." Gerson says and I nod. "Mera, can you show us who attacked Toriel?" Gaster asks. I shake my head. "Not at this moment...Her...her death took a lot out of me...I need time to recover." I say and Gaster nods. "Rest well, Mera. I will check on you daily from now on." Gaster says and his hand actually comes into the mirror. My eyes widen in surprise. Gaster chuckles. "What kind of god of magic would I be if I could not perform such a simple spell?" Gaster asks as he gently touches my face, and in that moment, I show the woman I truly am, making him and gerson both gasp.

When I had been a simple skeletal body, I now looked like my mother, but with beautiful golden hair and soft brown eyes. My horns were still small like her's. I had choosen to appear wearing a simple gown I've seen undyne wear when she did visit me for advice. "What?" I say and look at myself. "Huh? So that's how I really look." I say and stand, using the mirror for support. "Gaster, there you...Gerson, is that Mera?" I hear my father ask. I don't look at him. I can't look at him. "Yes, that is Mera. Toriel's death affected her greatly. Her magic is weak at the moment." Gerson says. "I may not be able to tell you what will be for some time, but once I can, I will." I say and lay on a cloud, the only magic I can manage for now. "Let's give Mera time to rest" Father says and he leaves with Gerson. "I...I want you to know something, Gaster" I say. "Yes?" He says. "No matter what happens next, I have always loved you. Never forget that" I say and he goes.

Song Choice: Halo by beyonce

I can hear Undyne yell from the mirror. 'Oh boy, she's on a warpath again.' I think. Papyrus soon comes into the room. "Mera, Are you alright?" He asks surprising me. "Mera?" he asks again. "How long did you know?" I ask sitting on my little cloud, still weak. Papyrus smiles softly. "I always knew. I'm a reaper. I always know when life is around." He says and I smile a little. "I'll...I'll be alright. Mother's death took a lot out of me. I can only barely see a glimpse of the future right now." I say. "What do you see, If you don't mind me asking" Papyrus asks. 'He is too freaking innocent' I think. "Undyne picking a fight with sans. You may want to follow her." I say and he nods. "I will be back to check on you...I promise" He says and leaves to follow Undyne. "That's a promise...you won't be able to keep." I say. After a bit of time, I sense something change in my home, something new. I turn to come face to face with Chara. "You don't seem surprised to see me" She says. "Why would I be? I have seen every possible outcome...I know everything you will do, and I have no power to stop you" I say. Chara glares at me. "You're real smug for someone trapped in some crappy mirror." She says and I find myself tied up. "Nice set up you have here. Powers of creation...If everyone knew what you could truly do, sister" Chara says.

It was then that I heard Gaster come into the room. My eyes widen in fear. "Oh? What's this? Is that fear in your eyes? I can work with this" Chara says and the glass fogs over with a purple mist. I hear a gasp come from Gaster. "What? This is not possible. How? Why? What has the power to do this? Has the balance been tipped to the point that it would even fog Mera's sight? No...No, it cannot be! This is unacceptable! I cleanse this object of All impurity. Begone incidious cloud!" I hear Gaster say and my soul starts to hurt from the magic trying to sweep me away, but Chara keeps me from being wiped out. "Mera, Show me! Show me what has happened! Show me how to correct the order...How to right the balance! And show me...The source of this Grotesque corruption! Now!" I hear Gaster say. I want so badly to tell him to leave this place and not return, but I am far to weak now to do anything as I watch Chara have her fun with Gaster. Gaster soon finds himself on my side of the mirror.

"What? Impossible..." He says. "Yeah, you like to use that word a lot, don't you? Aren't you supposed to be a god? A god of magic? You shouldn't know the meaning of the word. Besides, the thing is...with being an anomaly, no rules really apply anymore." Chara says bringing out a sythe. I manage to get up, the bonds broken now that chara is no longer in the mirror. "You recognize it, do you? Heh... It may be a little different to what you remember. It's still warm from it reaped your friend. And with her gone, everything is shifting, isn't it? Everything is changing. Your cycle is broken...your precious balance off-kilter" Chara says. "So, it was you" Gaster says. "And in this state of transition, the very fabric of reality is at its most unstable...Its most wild. Impossible things are no longer impossible. This entrophy powers me...but not enough, it seems." Chara continues as I realise that I feel this power too...I may be creation itself, but I too am an anomoly."This sythe can only reap life...your god souls are so pesky." Chara says. "You will pay dearly for this." Gaster says. "But it's alright...I have another idea of how to get rid of you!" Chara says attacking the mirror. "No!" Gaster says. I use this moment to get us out of there.

Ithe first thing I notice is the pain I'm in. Then, I realise that I can no longer see, dried blood matting up the fur around my eyes. I reach out, hoping I managed to bring Gaster with me. My hands soon come across something hard and...warm. I blush and realise that it's Gaster's face (If you thought it was something else, lol you're demented). "Gaster...wake up...Please wake up" I say and sigh in relief as I hear him groan in pain. 'At least he's alive' I think. "Mera? Where are we?" Gaster says. "I...I don't know..." I say. "What do you mean you don't...By the gods, Mera!" He says and I flinch feeling his hands on my face. "Easy now, I'm just going to clean this off. Hopefully, it looks worse than it is" Gaster says as he gently uses his magic to clear the blood away. "Gaster..." I say. "Almost done. It will be alright. You'll see, Mera. You will see..." He says and I take his hands. "Gaster...I already know...I saw this all happen..." I say and he hugs me close. I flinch, not used to the contact. "Sorry" He says and starts to pull away. I stop him. "Please...don't let me go...I...I'm lost Gaster...I can't see...not just what is in front of me...she took it all away from me...everything but my gift of creation..." I say surprising him.

To be continued...

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Notes: Now, before you get mad at me, I already gave credit where it was due. Mera's story follows the reapertale storyline. So, I've already told you that some parts will be the same as the reapertale storyline because it's places where Mera is present in the story.