Opposite Blue

Chapter 58 - Diminished

3pm

Dream's View:
We helped Epic with his bag and suitcase and we all got back in the car. He looked exhausted but that was expected after such a long plane journey.

* Nice to meet you Uncle Epic!

* Aww, so nice to meet you too!

* We're really glad you're coming to stay for a while Epic, I can't thank you enough for what you've done for our family. :)

* It's my pleasure Dream, I can't wait to know the others and you more.

Epic eventually fell asleep and two hours went by before we got home, everybody was asleep except me and Cross, we'd been taking the entire time back home. We woke the others up - except Lux - and we took everything and everyone inside. Nightmare smiled, shaking Epic's hand.

* Nice to see you back, Epic. How have you been?

* Good thank you! I'm glad to be back for a bit.

We helped bring his things to his room and let him settle in.

Killer's View:
* Ready..?

Outer nodded, holding my hands. I slowly helped him off the bed, Sci tracking his vitals very carefully.

* Any pain, Outer?

* Nope, not so far. 😅

I walked backwards as he walked forwards, slowly letting go of me. I couldn't help but smile. Every hour he was getting better.

* Do you think we'd be able to go out of the room now that he can walk without passing out?

* I think so yes, but make sure you have the IV in, okay?

We both nodded.

I opened the door for Outer and we went to the living room, which was on the same floor. Blue and Nightmare were watching a show with Navy on Blue's lap.

* Awww, they're such a cute little family!

Nightmare turned around at the sound of Outer's voice.

* They are. :)

* What are their names?

* You already know my name.

Outer looked at Nightmare then back at me, clueless. We sat down on the sofa and Blue looked at the drip Outer had.

* Don't you remember confronting him..?

* I wish I could say yes...

His physical health was getting better while his ability to remember things was getting worse. Outer looked at the TV and smiled.

* I remember this show, I used to always watch it with my brother, then I watched it with...with...I can't remember..

* You watched it with me.

Nightmare almost sounded...proud?

* Oh, did we watch episode 22..??

* We sure did.

Blue put the next episode on and we watched it all together. Navy was the first to fall asleep, and then Blue. I couldn't help but look at them. Outer was right, they were a small little family, but a great one. Maybe one day that could be us...

8pm

Dream's View:
I knocked on Epic's door and he opened it for me.

* Hiya Dream, is everything alright?

* Yes, yes! I just wanted to see how you were doing and get you some dinner. We did takeaway today. :)

I gave Epic his food and we sat down on the balcony table to eat it.

* How have the last few years been?

* Heh...to be quite honest, it's been pretty weird.

* How so?

* Everything was great to begin with, then I found out I was being followed home everyday so I had to move timelines. It got way too creepy...

* Jeez, that must've been so uncomfortable..I'm sorry..how's the new timeline?

Epic smiled.

* I love it, the monsters and humans get along and they're so nice. 😊

* Awww that's great!

We spent the next hour getting to know one another.

Error's View:
* Jammy it's time for bed...okay?

He hadn't slept in a day and seemed to have a cold, all the stress had made him sick. Sure he was only one years old but...he was expressive and intelligent.

* C'mon PaperJam..I've been carrying you all day...you need to let go.

I could tell he wanted to fall asleep, but he was scared...he was waiting for Ink to come back. I had to be patient with him.

* Jammy, it's your bedtime, let go.

He rested his head on my shoulder and refused to moved.

There was a knock on the door.

* Come in!

The door opened and Nightmare came in.

* Still not letting go?

I shook my head.

* Need me to..-?

* Yes please..

A tentacle wrapped gently around Jammy's hand and Nightmare's magic caused him to fall asleep. I sighed in relief.

* He'll be back in a week and never bothered again as long as he chooses you.

* I know...but what if Insane does something that makes him say no..?

* We can make sure Amelia checks that.

2am

Ink's View:
I was on the brink of crying as I locked myself in the bathroom. Insane was fast asleep. Maybe it was just a stomach bug but I felt horrible. I looked into the mirror and wiped my tears away.

You'll be home soon...

I went downstairs and grabbed a container of ice cream and ate it alone in the living room by the garden door. I could run out right now and be free...but the deal...

In reality, we knew the possibilities.

I looked down at my bruised ecto again...nothing. No little soul, nothing. I needed to stop worrying.

I felt like throwing up. A few seconds went by and I went to the toilet, being sick in it. I tried unforming my ecto but I couldn't. Looking down again, there was no soulling.

• Ink, open the door.

I could barely stand up...

* I...I can't..

• Ink I'm not playing this fucking game with you.

I heard keys before the door opened.

• You're really sick-?

Before I could even reply, I threw up again. He rubbed my back.

• Maybe you're finally pregnant...~

I shook my head No and he didn't like that.

• You'll do the pregnancy test in the morning.

He left me alone in the bathroom.

I needed Error.