AIDUSWHDICNEIS SORRY FOR DEATH! HERE! I FINISHED SOMETHING! TAKE! I’M GOING BACK TO MY CAVE OF WONDERS NOW- BYE BYE!
Version: Poor Baby Blue (One off)
It was dark and quiet in the park of this AU. An UT True Pacific Run so monsters were free and happy. Blue was currently here in said park trying to sleep. He was on a bench in the back away from people. He was suppose to stay with Sic tonight but didn’t want to explain why he wasn’t home in his AU. Sic and the others have just started asking more so here Blue was. Failing to sleep under the night sky. Only thing Blue could think of was what he’d say to Dream or Ink if they started to ask questions..
Nightmare wasn’t used to finding such negative emotions from an AU like this.. these’s ones were generally much too happy for him to step foot in. But with this kind of negativity.. it was that just negative. No sadness, no grief, no guilt, no nothing, just negativity. He was rather curious to see what was making it. Although when he picked past the tree line he was a little shocked to see the happy go lucky Blue be the source of it. He moved closer to the point he was behind Blue now.
“Didn’t expect you to be here, baby blue..”
Blue jumped at the sudden voice, it was one he knew all too well and one that definitely creeped him out. Blue fell off the bench as he rolled over and looked at where the voice came from. Immediately Blue was on edge as Nightmare stared at him, with a rather blank expression. He was leaning over the bench Blue just was. If Blue had skin he’d probably be pale..
“What you gonna just sit there like a dead fish?.”
Nightmare walked around the bench sitting down as he tilted his head at Blue. He could sense his fear, edge, and distrust. Blue’s emotional state right now was like a rabbit. Ready to run at even the slightest movement. Only as they started at each other did Nightmare notice just how dirty and tried Blue looked. That made him frown a little, as it reminded him of when he first met some of the idiots he calls his subordinates. They weren’t ok then and seeing Blue like this.. makes him mad?.. annoyed?.. Nightmare doesn’t know.
“Alright since you won’t talk, ya coming with me..”
Nightmare sighs as he picks up Blue and Blue’s bag by his tentacles before standing up. Instinctively Blue flinched waiting for it to burn, but when nothing happens he looks at Nightmare confused. Finally Blue somewhat finds his voice as he tenses up a bit while Nightmare walks back into the tree line.
“W-why doesn’t it burn?..”
His voice was quiet and timid, clearly still scared of pissing Nightmare off. Although he couldn’t help the curiosity as he has seen Dream cry in pain anytime he so much as graces the tentacles. Nightmare on the other hand doesn’t seem to mind or even care as he walks deeper into the forest.
“I can change it at will. During fighting it’s better for it to burn than not.”
Nightmare absentmindedly brings another tentacle to Blue, holding just in front of his face. Despite the pure black there was a clear purple tint to it as Nightmare flicked the tip at Blue’s forehead. Making Blue jump again as he blinks a little, looking at Nightmare.
“My tentacles normally have a dark cyan tint and that’s what burns. When it’s purple like this it won’t hurt at just a touch.”
With that Nightmare then stops in the middle of the dark forest. Opening a portal in front of a tree. He walks through bring Blue with him. Blue was now very confused.. Why was Nightmare telling him this.. Why was he being so.. nice!?.. None of this was making any sense to him. Sadly Blue isn’t given much time to drown in his emotions as on the other side of the portal was what he could only describe as a beautiful twilight realm.
There were on a cliff over looking a kingdom in purple and black. The sky looked like the aurora lights with all the stars shining bright. Wind blowing softly and despite everything it made Blue feel strangely safe. Nightmare smiled slight watching Blue’s expression change to pure awe. Nightmare steps off the cliff after a few moments, teleporting so he steps down onto a wooden floor.
Blue blinks a little not expecting this and squeaks. He look around quickly realizing they were in a hallway. It looks magnificent to put it simply.. beautiful pillars ingrained with intricate details. Images of tree leaves and log grains appears all over the dark silver marble pillars. The wallpaper was a dark purple depicting flowers and apples. The floors a dark red wood with simple gray carpet. The ceilings went high above them and there were many many doors.
Nightmare walked through these halls not even second guessing himself as if he had grew up here. Which Blue knew he didn’t if Dream had told him as much.. Nightmare brought him to what looked like a bathroom as he set him down, plus giving his bag back.
“Here, go clean up in here.”
Nightmare didn’t give Blue much of a choice as he closed the door behind him. Blue stood there froze unsure if this was all some sick joke. The bathroom was big but simple. A dull off white for the walls with black marble for the countertop and tub. The floor a soft gray. Blue walked to the mirror and kinda just stared at himself. Now realizing just how dirty he looked. He doesn’t even remember when was the last time he had a proper shower. He has gotten so used to washing up near a stream or well.
He glances at the tub and shrugs, if this was all some dream then he’d let himself sleep a little longer. He quickly turns on the tub before getting undressed and just sitting there in the hot water. It felt nice.. it felt safe. Which was something he hadn’t had in longer than he thought. Only when he is finished does he realize he doesn’t have a towel. He looks around only to find a light blue towel with what looked like a clean change of clothes.
Blue just sighs as he changes into them. They were very soft and obviously pajamas. A white t-shirt with a bunny on along with some light blue fluffy pants and white socks. Blue puts his dirty clothes and grabs his backpack while he slowly and hesitantly pushed the door open to look up and down the hallway.
Unsure of where to go he closes the door only to be greeted by Nightmare who was standing there. Making Blue yell but before he could Nightmare’s tentacles wraps around his mouth to keep him from screaming
“Shh.. the others are sleeping already.”
Nightmare looks Blue up and down making sure the clothes he gave him fit. He’s gotta thank Merry for her obsession of keeping a variety of clothing on hand. When Blue nods his head does Nightmare release him. Turning around as he began to walk. Blue quickly followed not wanting to be left behind.
Only then did Blue realize Nightmare had also changed. He was wearing a black loose button up and some purple pajama pants. Plus some dark yellow cat slippers. Blue never thought he’d see Nightmare in something like this. It felt like a whole other side that he’s never seen in battle. Nightmare brings him into a kitchen that looks like it should be in a restaurant.
It was mainly gray and black but with white countertops instead. The purple wallpaper and wooden floors from the halls also followed into this kitchen. Nightmare motioned Blue to sit so he did. Blue was still very much on edge right now as his eyes darted around looking for an easy escape route just in case. Nightmare was indifferent to Blue’s eyes darted around, he still was looking like he would run at the slightest noise.
Nightmare comes back over to where Blue was sitting and sets down a plate. It was a plate of spaghetti, Blue blinked before looking up at Nightmare warily of it. Spaghetti didn’t have the best reputation between Sanses and even Blue knew that. Of course Nightmare doesn’t seem to mind as he sighs a little.
“It wasn’t made by a papyrus. It’s edible and leftovers from dinner..”
Nightmare shakes his head as he eats some of it to prove it’s not poisonous.
“There. Happy?. Now eat.”
Nightmare pushes it closer to Blue and looks at him expectedly. Blue trusts it a little more so tries it. It actually tastes really good for some reason it was a miracle to find spaghetti in this multiverse that actually tasted good. Blue immediately downs the rest of it, not remembering when he had actually eaten a home cooked meal.
Nightmare seemed pleased when he takes the now empty plate. Cleaning it himself as Blue sits there. This still all felt like a fever dream.. but one Blue was now starting to like a lot. As he sits there he starts to notice that someone was singing. His direction turns to the door and down the hall. Nightmare frowns a little as he walks back over to him. Looking a little displeased and a little sad.
“Great.. another one of these nights..”
Blue was confused as he looked at Nightmare. Following after him to not be left alone. Oddly enough there was no guards or anything. The singing filled the halls as they walked. It sounded like a woman so it only made Blue more curiosity.
He is lead to what looks like it was supposed to be a living room. His eyes widening a little in surprise as he takes in the scene before him. There was rest of the bad sanses all sleeping or at least trying to. With Merry.. The couch and floor near it was covered in multiple blankets and pillows. It looked like one big nest of comfort.
Cross was sleeping on the floor, his back against the bottom of the couch, cuddling a pillow. Error was curled up on the edge by himself away from the others. Horror has fallen asleep sitting with a blanket wrapped around him. Killer was leaning against Merry as he sleeps on her shoulder. Dust was lying down, his head on Merry’s lap. All while Merry sits in the middle of all of them as she pets Dust’s head and sings a soothing lullaby.
Blue was beyond confused as he stares at them. He’s never seem them look so.. vulnerable and calm. It was odd.. after all they were enemies, which made this all even more insane. He looks at Nightmare for answers only to find him looking a little upset at the scene.
He says once he catches Blue’s eye. Blue shifts a little as he looks back at the others. Frowning a little now, he knew they had tough lives but from Nightmare’s tone it sounded like these were frequent reoccurrence.
Nightmare pushes Blue along before he could ask much. Blue felt very out of place but went with it, not knowing what else to do. Nightmare had been strangely nice to him this whole time. He didn’t know why any of this was happening but it felt a little good. Being taken care of.
The song stops as Merry looks up, still petting Dust’s head. Her expression soft and kind, one Blue wasn’t ready for at all. She normally never fought but when she did show up she had this cold and terrifying look that made him freeze in place.
“They are fine now.. just sensitive.”
Her voice unbelievably soft and quiet not wanting to wake the ones sleeping. She soon makes eye contact with them both, then just Blue which made him immediately tense up. She smirks slightly as she tilts her head Nightmare, giving him a look that Blue couldn’t defuse. Nightmare seemed to understand it well though as he shrinks a little at her gaze. Avoiding eye contact with her.
“Well then.. come. Lay down, both of you.”
Merry pats the couch as she gives them both a kind yet knowing look. Her voice now lighter and warm as she seems pleased about something. Nightmare grumbles a little as faint dark cyan blush appears on his cheeks. Blue blinks but hesitantly follows.
Nightmare uses his tentacles to pick up both Killer and Dust only to be hissed at by a half asleep Killer. Dust just whines at the loss of the head pats. They were both set down on the couch. Killer pouts a little as he snuggles into the blanket he was put onto. Dust quickly curls up against a pillow wanting to fall back asleep.
Blue stood there watching before walking over to Merry. Nightmare sitting next to her before leaning against her. Merry looked at Blue, her expression softening as she notice Blue’s unease. Gently patting beside her.
“Come here. For tonight you’re not an enemy of us. Please sit.”
She was trying to comfort him and Blue didn’t know if it was because of her soft voice, or maybe the cozy room they were in, but he listened and complied. Siting stiffly on the couch. He was less on edge than ever before. It was odd.. very very odd.
Merry smiled as he sat down. She knew personally how difficult this could be for him. They basically tried to knock each other out every other week so yeah.. definitely strange. Anyways- Merry began to sing again, just as she had before. Closing her eyes and tilting her head down and just singing.
It was an ever so soft lullaby that sounded like something a mother would sing to her baby. After a few minutes of sitting there Blue felt his eyes getting heavy, it seems finally having a safe place to sleep with no fear of someone asking too many questions or worrying about being hurt while trying to sleep has caught up to him.
His body leans as he falls asleep. Merry doesn’t speak a beat, carefully adjusting him and herself so he was now laying on her lap. She pets his head while continuing to sing, soothing the skeletons in this room.
Nightmare leans his head on her shoulder as time seems to pass by quietly. Light blush on his cheeks by thankfully his ego can’t be harmed since they were all sleeping.
“You know.. I don’t think we can just let this go..”
Nightmare blinks not even realizing Merry stopped singing. He looks at her, Merry’s expression clear. She wasn’t happy about Blue being here, sad and sorry for him. She always had a soft spot for AUs. It was a thing that never changed no matter what happened. Nightmare never understood it, the why she cared despite how much AUs have hurt her. Hurt all of them.
“What do you propose we do?.”
“We let him stay during the night of course. I won’t stand by when I know we can help. Besides this can be good for us. With him we might be able to talk sense into Dream.”
Nightmare knew Merry was right. Not only could Blue help them with certain plans but also Nightmare knew deep down he would make up any excuse to justify letting him stay to sleep.
With that Nightmare was cyan the rest of the night. Now sulking in a corner of “darkness” and “shadows” as he remains in denial. Merry’s singing filling the once terror filled night with calming dreams.
