Some place happy?

Nighttime walk

Evan's POV:

      I have been living at the Davis's house for a week now, and I am starting to feel adjusted to my surroundings. Even though this room has only one door unlike in my nightmares, I still don't feel any more relaxed. Sometimes I feel like I can see the eyes on the posters in the room looking down at me. I shudder at the thought, but I remain focused on my task at hand. I quickly make my way to my bedroom door; I listen carefully for breathing. After I am completely sure that there is none, I shine my flashlight. All I see is the empty hallway, with Emily and Mia's bedroom doors. This flashlight is weaker than my old one in my universe, but I am just happy to have a flashlight that works.

      Now that I am sure that the hallway is safe, I run back to the front of my bed. Turning to the bed I shine the light on it, only to see Fredbear. Even though I no longer have my Freddy plushie with me, I still want to check for good measure. I make my way to the closet and shine the light while anticipatedly getting ready to shut it in case Nightmare Foxy is close to the door. Just like every night in this new world, there is nothing there. But I am still not convinced that the Nightmares are not around. They want me to drop my guard, and when that happens, they will finally get me!

      "I don't feel their presence here. Please, you need sleep." I hear Fredbears pleading.

      "They're powerful though. They could be masking their presence. I'm sorry Fredbear but I need to stay up." I trust Fredbear but I can't let my guard down. Sometimes I think I see them around. Fredbear says that it is just in my head, but they have to be here, right?

      I quickly make my way to my bedroom door again. My alarm clock says that it is only 2:30 AM right now. I have a long way to go to make it to 6. I listen for breathing; my eyes widen when I hear it! I knew that they were here! The breathing sounds softer than it usually does, but that doesn't matter! I quickly rush to grab the door handle, but I gasp when I see the door open! I jump back from the door, even though it will only delay the inevitable. Tears stream down my face as the figure approaches.

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Emily's POV:

      I was having trouble sleeping tonight, for the majority of it I was falling into and out of sleep. When I looked at the clock and I saw it was 2:30, I knew that my efforts were futile. I sighed as I got up and decided to get a glass of water from downstairs. Opening my door, I went down to the kitchen and retrieved a glass from the cupboards. When I finished, I started to make my way up the stairs, but my eyes widened at what I saw.

      The hallway was illuminated by the shine of a flashlight, after a few seconds it went off. I stood there confused, who would be up at this time of night, well except me of course but I already know my reason. I expected to hear someone walking down the hallway, but instead the flashlight flicks on again, and just as quickly goes off.

      Ok so someone scanning the hallway with a flashlight, but why would they be doing that? I walk into the hallway to see Evan's door slightly open, concern washed over me. Is Evan the one doing this, if so, what could he be doing?

      I made my way towards his door and opened it. I hear a gasp when the door opens, and I see Evan stumble backwards in fear.

      He has tears streaming down his face as his eyes look at me with pure terror. He relaxes once he realizes it is me. Seeing this made my worry skyrocket, is he ok and what could have made him look at me as if I was death itself. Whatever it may be, it makes my heartbreak to see my little brother like this.

      "Evan, what are you doing up this late? I saw the flashlight beam in the hall, and I wanted to make sure you were ok." Evan looks at me nervously as he awkwardly holds the flashlight.

      "The Nightmares, I can't let them get in." nightmares? Evan must have had a bad dream, and when he woke up, he probably was worried that it was real just like any child his age. I smile and I place my hand on his shoulder.

      "Don't worry buddy it's just a bad dream, you're safe here. Now let's get you back to bed, it's not healthy staying up all night." Evan still looks nervous, and he keeps eyeing the door to his bedroom. I gently take his hand and lead him back to the bed. Evan sits down but not before shining the flashlight in the center.

      "If you ever have a nightmare again, don't be afraid to come to me, Leo, or mom and dad. We are here for you."

      "Thanks"

      "I'm just glad I found out; it would be terrible for this to turn into a habit." Evan looks at nervously and places his hand on his head. It's as if he feels awkward about the statement, but why?

      My eyes widen as my heart beats rapidly at a realization. All those naps he takes during the day, his constantly tired eyes. Does he do this every night?! I slowly kneel down to Evan's level as I try to remain calm, as not to make Evan even more stressed.

      "Evan- how often do you stay up like this." I ask while stuttering. I try to maintain the little hope I have that his answer is not what I expect. But I can already tell by the way he is looking at me, that my suspicions are confirmed.

      "I've been doing this long before I started living here." my heart drops at his words. But a part of me is relieved to know this, because now we can help fix it. In the morning, I'll tell mom and dad but right now I need to focus on making sure Evan gets to sleep. The sooner we can get him to break this habit the better.

      "If you want, I can stay with you, for the night."

      "Really? But- it's dangerous." he says with wide eyes, as if it is too good to be true but at the same time it sounds as if he is worried something will happen to me.

      "Of course, don't worry, no nightmares are going to get you." I go out to the hallway and grab a chair out of the hall closet. When I get back to the room, I see that Evan is already trying to fall asleep, with his plushie clutched closely to his chest. I smiled and set up the chair next to his bed. It won't be the most comfortable night, but I don't care, I will do anything for my family.

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Author's Notes:

Emily knows about Evan's night patterns! What will they do to help calm in when he still thinks the Nightmares are around?

By the way, in the real world, Evan only has one door to his bedroom, but when he had his nightmares there were two. That is why Evan is excited to only have to monitor one door.