[METTATON]

My, my! So you've finally arrived!

"M-mettaton?!" Alphys stuttered, still sweating from Undyne's workout.

"It seems I decided to do battle with the human. How… dramatic." Mettaton said.

Papyrus smiled, "Maybe you can stop the human! Just like in Attack of the Killer Robot!"

Mettaton looked nervous, but kept his normal star persona, "Why of course, darling. I'm not all looks, you know."

After our first meeting, I realised, something ghastly. You're not just a threat to monsters, but humanity as well... Oh my. That's an issue. You see, I can't be a star without an audience!

"Ever the narcissist." Undyne said, rolling her eyes.

"Well excuse you." Mettaton smirked, "I just want to bring glamorous entertainment, stardom is just a nice bonus. I think you should appreciate that I am risking my glorious self for all of humanity and the surviving monsters, of course."

"He's so cool." Papyrus muttered, "Almost as cool as me!"

"Sure." Flowey said sarcastically, clearly done with everyone's shenanigans.

And Besides... There are... Some people... I want to protect.

"So it isn't just for your… audience." Toriel said, "That's kind of… sweet."

"Everything I do is sweet." Mettaton huffed.

"Just accept the compliment." Toriel said forcefully, slightly annoyed.

Ahahahaha! Eager as well, eh? But don't touch that dial! There's something you haven't accounted for. As any true fan would know, I was first created as a human eradication robot.

"Oh right!" Papyrus said, "That was one of the trivia questions on your old weekly trivia show!"

"Of course it was." Undyne sighed.

It was only after becoming a star that I was given a more... Photogenic body. However, those original functions have never been fully removed... Come any closer, and I'll be forced to show you... My TRUE FORM!

Alphys eyes widened "You don't mean…"

"But of course, darling." Mettaton said, "I might as well go all out for the final performance."

"Final? B-but…" Alphys stuttered.

"Uhm, what are you two talking about?" Undyne asked, "And Mettaton has a 'True Form'?"

"You'll see it soon enough." Alphys said miserably.

Fine then... Ready?! IT'S SHOWTIME!

OH YES!

[METTATON NEO]

My name is Mettaton

"Oh. My. Goodness." Papyrus said, "That is so cool!"

"I hate to admit it, but that's pretty freaking epic." Undyne said, "Reminds me of an anime I watched Alphys I while ago."

"I'm glad you enjoy it darlings. Now, enjoy the show!" Mettaton said, not letting any of his worry or fear enter his voice.

And I am here to say

With the Power of NEO

I stand in your way!

Saving the kingdom from the fallen child of man

"That is… very noble of you, Mettaton." Asgore said.

"Why thank you, I just hope you use those souls and save the surviving monsters. They are my fans after all." Mettaton said.

"Ah, right…" Asgore said.

Others failed to stop you, but I know I can!

Real heroes never fear

Real heroes laugh at death

"Where have I heard that before?" Undyne muttered.

I will stand in your way until my final breath!

I dedicate my life to upholding what's right

Take a bow, human

And smile! It's closing night!

[METTATON NEO]

Drama, Romance, Bloodshed

I did bring!

But I will never let you destroy everything!

"Too much bloodshed makes everything way too tacky." Mettaton said.

"Too much of anything is bad." Toriel said, "But I don't think bloodshed has ever been good."

Unleashing all the power I can!

This is the final act for us, child of man!

[METTATON NEO]

Raising my face to the sky

Giving me wings and the power to fly

Curtains rise

Salvation I bring

This ballad I'll sing!

Will they all remember my face?

Can they escape this terrible place?

I must try, even though I may die

To protect land and king!

"Maybe Mettaton will actually win!" Papyrus said enthusiastically.

"Sure bro, maybe if Mettaton breaks reality itself." Sans sighed.

"What's that supposed to mean darling?" Mettaton asked.

Chara rolled her eyes, "Isn't it obvious? A single monster can't defeat a human with that much LOVE."

"Well said kiddo." Sans said.

"But… He isn't just a monster! He's a robot and blasters and stuff!" Papyrus said.

"And Undyne had determination. And Toriel is as strong as the king. Your point?" Chara said, "Even if Mettaton wins, Frisk will just try again. No matter what she wins."

Everyone else fell silent at Chara's words. As cold as her words are, they are the truth.

My name is Mettaton

And I am here to stay

I'll stand and fight here

Forever in your way!

Come and stop me

If you really think you can

I will not bow down

To a maddened child of man!

Real heroes never fear

Real heroes laugh at death

I will stand in your way until my final breath!

I dedicate my life to upholding what's right

Take a bow, human

And smile! It's closing night!

[METTATON NEO]

How do you think this will end?!

After the slaughter of heroes, and children and friends

Your mindless march towards an ultimate goal

Are you even still the one who is in control?!

"Heh." Chara said.

"What is it human?" Mettaton asked.

"Oh it's nothing you should be concerned about." Chara smiled sweetly.

[METTATON NEO]

If this is

The last time we meet

Then I shall

Accept my defeat

If it means

My people are saved

My people are free!

You must know

That you are too late

The doctor

Did evacuate

"Dammit, Why didn't you go with Alphys and the others?" Undyne asked.

"You aren't the only one who wants to play hero." Mettaton answered.

Undyne wrinkled her nose, "'Play hero'?! What the hell do you mean by that!?" She shouted.

"Calm down, darling. That type of anger isn't good for the big screen." Mettaton said.

"What the hell-"

"Language." Toriel interrupted.

"Heck," Undyne corrected, "Are you talking about?!"

Mettaton rolled his eyes, "What I'm saying is that you're being a bit of a hypocrite right now."

Undyne looked like she wanted to argue, but realization suddenly passed over her face. "I-I guess…" She muttered.

If you've still the will

The desire to kill

Then you must go through me!

My name is Mettaton

And so let noone say

I was a coward

And I didn't save the day!

"Why would someone say that?" Papyrus asked.

"No one would say that." Sans said, "It's just lyrics, ya know?"

I'll sacrifice my life

But I am doing what's right

Every second I'm here

We've saved another life

Real heroes never fear

Real heroes laugh at death

I will stand in your way until my final breath!

I dedicate my life to upholding what's right

Take a bow, human

And smile! It's closing night!

[METTATON NEO]

The end of the world...

I face it with pride!

If I've got the slimmest chance to stop your cruel genocide!

Hopes and dreams

Must prevail

So I shall stay here until the bitter end of this tale!

"We should've fought the human together." Undyne said, anger and annoyance etched on her face.

Asgore frowned, "You are right. Why were we so unprepared? We did a lot of training for this."

"What's done is done." Mettaton said, "In showbiz you just have to keep going forward. Am I clear darlings?"

Asgore and Undyne nodded.

[METTATON NEO]

Will they all remember my face?

Can they escape this terrible place?

I must try, even though I may die

To protect land and king!

Raising my face to the sky

Giving me wings and the power to fly

Curtains fall

Salvation I bring

This ballad I'll sing!

Guess she should have worked more on the defenses…

Alphys looked down at her hands (Or should I call them claws?) "I knew it."

"You knew what?" Mettaton asked.

"I-I should've w-worked harder…. Th-this is my fault." Alphys stammered, tearing up.

Mettaton laughed, "What are you talking about, Darling?"

"I made you! And I could've made you… better?" Alphys said.

"Darling do you realize how insulting it is? Being told that I'm not the best, and that you wish you made someone who isn't me?" Mettaton said.

"What!? I-I… I didn't mean it like that!" Alphys argued.

"Alphys. Don't be so hard on yourself. You made me. And I'm perfect, you practically made perfection." Mettaton said.

Alphys smiled, "Thanks Mettaton."

"You could've said that without bragging you little narcissist!" Undyne said while noogie-ing Mettaton's metal head.

"Please don't noogie the robot." Mettaton said while attempting to slap her hand away.

You may have defeated me... But... I know... I can tell from that strike, darling... You were holding back... Yes... Asgore will fall easily to you...

"What!?" Undyne shouted, "Even with the souls!?"

"Frisk has LOVE. Without love she still managed to bring Asgore and Flowey down. It's no surprise that she'd do just fine taking him down." Chara pointed out.

"But-" Undyne argued.

"Chara's right." Sans said, his sockets dark, "No matter what Frisk would win eventually. Remember the resets?"

"Dammit…" Undyne said, muttering curses under her breath.

But you won't harm humanity... Will you?

Chara wrinkled her nose, "Why would you care about humanity?"

"Because humans and monsters are my audience." Mettaton said, "It doesn't matter who they are, my fans are important."

Chara sighed, "Whatever."

... You aren't absolutely evil... If you were trying to be then, you messed up! And so late into the show too... Hahahahahahahaha! At least now, I can rest easy, knowing Alphys and the humans will live on…

Alphys started to tear up.

UGH!

AHH!

UGH!

Ugh... Guess you don't... Want to join my... fan club…

"Mettaton…" Papyrus said, tearing up.

"He lost." Toriel said, also looking distraught.

Mettaton smiled, "Don't cry, I'm here now. Don't cry over something that, in this timeline, didn't even happen."

"Your right…" Alphys said, wiping away her tears, "Thanks for buying all of the other monsters time."

"No problem." He said with a smile, "After we leave here you all can get Vip tickets 10% off."

"Wait we still have to pay!?" Undyne shouted, "This is supposed to be a gift you cheap-"

"Thank you Mettaton." Toriel interrupted.

"I've never had Vip tickets before!" Papyrus said joyfully.