Back to the Royal AU with Thalia…
I definitely imagine a moment where she has to go do something (one of the gang goes with her because guard and they’re also sort of courting her in the world’s most confusing qpr situation) which leaves Nightmare and Dream to talk. Of course, Dream thinks his brother is up to something and is angry at why he’s here, demanding to know what he’s planning with Thalia. Something like this happens:
Nightmare: Don’t you know, brother? We are absolved of our crimes and have turned over a new leaf…
Dream: Don’t even go there. I know you. You’re planning something, and I won’t let you hurt her. What did you do? Blackmail? Threaten her kingdom?
Nightmare: Maybe I did. Maybe I didn’t. MAYBE if you had been here, I wouldn’t be…
Dream: And what is THAT supposed to mean?
Nightmare: I’m just saying that if you actually paid attention to her, you would know what I do. It makes sense…I was always the more observant one…
Dream: She’s my best friend and you have never met her until now apparently. I’ve known her for YEARS. What could you possibly know about her?
Nightmare: I know that she’s a compassionate soul. I know that she is far kinder than this kingdom deserves. I know that she loves to run with the wolves and feel the wind in her hair, even if it tangles it to high heavens. I know that she is by far the most unroyal queen I have ever met. I know that she gives her trust to very few. I know that she will comfort my men if they are not feeling well. I know that she wrote letters to her supposed friends, silently begging for help. I know that she was desperate enough to regain control that she went to an enemy for help. I know that every other night, she has to sleep in our room or us in her’s because she is convinced someone in court is going to kill her. I know that rather than have another plea be ignored, she tracked me to a tavern.
Dream: …I…That’s not fair, I didn’t know things had gotten this bad! You’re trying to manipulate her in order to usurp the throne!
Nightmare: While that does sound tempting and very much like something I would do…I rather like her company. Always so eager to prove she’s a capable queen…such a shame most have made that lovely face despair…and when she comes to me with her diamond tears, I am there to pick up the pieces…All those lovely nights spent together…
Dream: *glaring absolute daggers into this man* …
Nightmare: Aw, what’s the matter, Dream? Did I strike a nerve? Or are you just jealous your dear princess didn’t run to you for help~?
Dream may throw hands, depending on his restraint. 😅 😂 Nightmare is 100% ragebaiting Dream with his last few comments. For the record, Thalia and Night just cuddled and talked. Nightmare just likes ticking Dream off 🤣
I’m sorry if this was long 😅😂 Figured you’d enjoy some healthy brotherly communication /sarcasm /silly
This was a delightful read lmao
If Thalia dont bite Nightmare I will