King's Heir (A Dadmare fic)

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'Dear Mom,

I'm not exactly sure how to tell you what I'm feeling... or how I'm doing for that matter.

It's been years since I last wrote to you... I didn't forget about you, I promise. I've been busy because I, myself, now have children. Two beautiful boys. It reminds me of my own childhood...

Well, without the violence and pressure that you caused... I still don't blame you for that, you know. You knew I would've died if there was no negativity but pushing me to cause it, I don't believe that was the best decision.

I still find myself writing to you still, even after the thousands of years it's been. It reassures me that you'd still be walking with me if you could. I know you're gone and I know I should let you go... but I just can't.

Brother says it's my fault you died, I let those monsters hurt you. I tried... I just wasn't good enough. I'll keep my family safe now though, I learned from my mistakes and I'm stronger now, I hope I can prove to be great enough to see you again when my time eventually comes. I just hope that time won't come as early for me as it did you.

I miss you so much mama, I'd do anything to hear you again even if it's just one word. I'm sure Error and Cross would love to meet you... you were so good to me, I have now doubt you'd treat them the same way you treated me.

Your beloved,
Nightmare'

-~*~-

Nightmare ignored the glares he was given, letting Error relax in his lap as Blue moved to sit next to Nightmare, to which the god just chuckled. Cross moved to his dad's lap, eyeing Ink and Dream with the slightest glare as he snuggled up next to his brother. The monochromatic brother held his younger brother close, allowing Error to nuzzle his face into the fluff of Cross's parka.

Cross just rested his head on Error with the softest smile he could muster, letting Error close his eyes and relax in the safety of his dad and brother. Nightmare smiled, head tilting gently to the side as he held his boys close to him. His hand raised to Cross's skull, rubbing his head with gentle comfort.

The others only watched or glanced towards the god of negativity, a certain skeleton smiling brightly at the sweet sight of the dad with his two sons. Blue simply grinned at Nightmare's protective yet caring nature, surprised to see his supposed enemy in such a manner.

Reaper let out a sudden laugh, choking back a strangled chortle. "Look at you Night.... you seem right at home."

Nightmare chuckles softly, "I'm just doing what I can."

Dream paused at that, finally glancing at the two children, he slightly nudged Ink in the side. "Hey Blue, Ink and I are gonna go get some food."

Blue raised a brow but nodded, waving goodbye to his friends before turning his undivided attention to Nightmare, smiling at the sight of the two little skeletons in his lap that were now fast asleep. "They sure fell asleep quickly." Blue laughed a bit.

"I'm not surprised," Geno remarked quickly.

Reaper nodded in response, "When Nightmare was younger he slept all the time."

"Wish I could sleep as much as I did, I'm so busy now I've hardly got enough time to do much of anything, let alone sleep." Nightmare sighs gently, "One day without a problem would be nice but someone's always causing trouble. There's an empty AU set to collapse soon, I'd love to aid it but I really don't have the energy."

Sci nodded in understanding, "I bet it's been especially hard now," Blue's head tilted in confusion as Sci continued to speak, "kids suck up a lot of magic, especially when they're young."