How To Gain Another Parent

Chapter 12: It's Not Safe Here

Dream couldn't really sleep well that night. Interestingly enough, he didn't seem to be the only one as the door creaked open and in came Fundy, surprisingly.

He padded over, before just throwing his arms up on the side, standing on tip toes.

"Are you awake?" He whispered.

Turning over, Dream offering a smile and whispered, "Yeah, what's up?"

"I don't remember which room my dad's in." His fox ears flattened, "You left shoes outside your room, so I was hoping you were still awake."

"I think I remember, let's go get him, yeah?" The axolotl asked, sitting up,

The fox nodded, ears coming back up, tail wagging slightly.

He slipped out of bed and reached out for the kid's hand and together they walked to Wilbur's room, where the light was still on.

Knocking and getting a sound of affirmation, they headed in.

Fundy tackled his dad's legs, who just smiled.

"What are you still doing up?" He bent down and ruffled his son's hair.

He hugged his dad, "Couldn't sleep."

"That's okay." His dad hugged back, "Want to stay here for the night?"

He nodded and that's when Wilbur picked him up and set him on the bed, Fundy giggling all the while.

"Thank you, Dream." He smiled, "Have a good night."

Dream just smiled, turning around, clicking off the light and whispering, "Have a good night too."

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He still couldn't sleep. Honestly, he had tried for a while before deciding to just get up and take a walk. Fresh air might help ease his anxiety. As he stepped outside, he looked up and noticed that Wilbur's light was still on. Sighing and shaking his head, he began to walk.

It wasn't long until someone grabbed him from behind turning him around.

They spoke as they did, "Xde, you're okay!"

Dream blinked up at the taller, whose skin seemed to shimmer in under the streetlights. Glowing green eyes burned into his, showing visible sadness.

"You're not Xde... Who are you?"

"I'm Dream."

"I'm Foolish," Then his eyes widened as he took in the name, "You're Xde's brother. Have you seen him? I saw you through the window and thought you were him."

"No, I'm sorry, we actually came here to find him. There's been missing posters put up."

He frowned, "Yeah, I put those up. I was hoping someone could help find him."

"Me and my friends will help the best we can."

Foolish smiled, "Thank you, where are you staying anyway?"

"Karl's house."

"Really? No one's put up any posters for him..." He looked around before suddenly pulling Dream into an alleyway between two houses.

Before he could speak, Foolish put a hand over his mouth. Someone passed by, holding a crossbow, who quickly shot the lantern, causing darkness to fall over them. As the footsteps waled away the other sighed, leaning against the wall.

"They've been becoming more daring, entering town at night. I think one of them took Xde."

"Who are they?" Dream whispered back.