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Inverted Fate is an ongoing Undertale web comic/multimedia project created by Dorked.
Inverted Fate takes place after a failed pacifist run. Asriel won the final battle and started to reset time, but lost control of his powers, resulting in the six main characters or "lost souls" swapping places but not personalities. This ends up creating a very different Underground.
It began publication as a sprite comic in 2016, and as of late 2022 is still receiving regular updates. It includes a website with integrated background music for immersive reading.
Main Story[]
At the end of the final True Pacifist Battle, Frisk loses against Asriel. Though he tries to take their SOUL and reset reality, his inexperience with the full extent of his god-like powers coupled with him trying to accomplish such an incredible feat results in the power running out of control. Reality itself reassembles, with the six main monsters (or Lost SOULs) being thrust into entirely new lives, with their choices drastically changing the underground as a result.
Flowey awakens in the Ruins, reverted to flower form and lacking human SOULs. Before Frisk's arrival, he has just enough time to pick up on a few details- that this is a new world, that Asgore is in charge of the Ruins, Mettaton is kinder and keeps in touch with his family, and... not much else. When Frisk returns, he assumes they'll remember, as they always did before, but when they appear to have no recollection, Flowey decides to change his plan. Since the human doesn't remember him, they don't know what he's capable of, but since they are still the same kid, they possess control of the timeline. Ergo, Flowey "befriends" Frisk so that he can take advantage of both their kindness and their power as they explore this new world and make their way toward the human SOULs.
Though his efforts are briefly halted by the appearance of Asgore, now the Ruins' kindly caretaker, he soon pulls Frisk aside, promising them that if they work together, they can free monsters without human casualty and Frisk will be a hero. Insecure and desperate to mean something to at least one person, accepts his offer and his friendship, thus beginning a long and arduous journey through the Underground.
Little do either of them realize, Chara resides within Frisk's SOUL, and they remember everything that transpired before.
Throughout their journey, Flowey lurks in the shadows, but helps Frisk through various difficulties including death. They encounter Napstablook instead of the dummy in canon who, along with Frisk, does an impromptu show for some of the Ruins monsters; they later explain the savage nature of monsters outside the underground. In Snowdin, Frisk encounters their next valiant ally, THE GREAT PAPYRUS. The duo encounters a trio of troublesome teens bullying a snowman. In an attempt to save the snowman, Frisk steps in and threatens the trio with "killer human magic". When they refuse to back down, Flowey sends pellets raining on them, causing the teens to run. Flowey then secretly lets PAPYRUS in on the plan to free monsters, but begs him to be silent. As a result of the secrecy, sans refuses to let the duo exit Snowdin. They encounter and best the Canine Unit, now upgraded with gadgets and Jerry who is still the same as his obnoxious canon self. Along the way, Frisk learns of Undyne, the Royal Scientist and Papyrus's friend and mentor who seems to hold a burning hatred for humans. Papyrus explains that he's taking the risk of befriending them due to believing anyone has the potential to be good.
Frisk and Papyrus eventually reach Snowdin Town, but a news report from Mettaton has him reveal to the Underground the existence of Frisk, due to the Snowdin Trio. This ultimately convinces Sans to keep the human in Snowdin to protect them from Undyne and the rest of the Royal Guard, explaining Papyrus his intents. However, Flowey hears eveything and alerts Frisk of this, causing the human to try and leave. However, Sans is always one step ahead of them, even with SAVE, and eventually, decides blocks the only to forward to Waterfall.
Frisk, with help from Papyrus attempt to over come Sans and his various attacks, but he eventually tries to use his "special attack" to make Frisk give up. Thankfully, Papyrus reaches out to Sans and convinces him to trust his brother, having the lieutenant finally let Frisk pass by suggesting they take the Riverperson to reach Hotland.
Before Frisk leaves, they decide to have a "date" with Sans following their flirting, mainly by watching a badly dubbed anime of Kissy Mew Mew before having a visual novel-esque segment using Papyrus' invention. Following this date, Sans decides to give Frisk his clothes and hoodie to better disguise themselves.
Unfortunately, the Riverperson is nowhere to be seen. Flowey then convinces the duo to head into Waterfall regardless of Sans' warnings, eventually catching Sans talking with the captain of the Royal Guards, Alphys.
(Missing info on the rest of the Waterfall, Hotland, New Home, True Lab and the Final arc)
Story Arcs[]
- Prologue (Chapter 0/Prologue)
- Ruins Arc (Chapter 1 - Chapter 5A)
- Snowdin Arc (Chapter 5B - Chapter 14B)
- Fort Aquarius Arc (Chapter 15 - Chapter 20)
- Waterfall Arc (Chapter 21 - Interlude 1)
- Hotland Arc (Chapter 28 - Bonus 6)
- Core Arc (Chapter 39 - Chapter 49)
- New Home Arc (Chapter 50 - Chapter 51)
- Loose Ends Arc (Chapter 52 - Chapter 54)
- True Lab Arc (Chapter 55 - Chapter 59)
- Happy Ending (Bonus 8 - Chapter 61)
- Final Arc (Chapter 62/null_1 - cont.)
- NULL (Chapter 62/null_1 - Chapter 68/null_7)
- Rift (Chapter 69/Rift Part 1 - cont.)
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- Despite having wildly different plots, designs, characters, and even formats, people often confuse Inverted Fate with Underswap, likely due to their similar premise.
References[]
TBA