Nightmare's POV a few weeks later
Bang! Slam!
I smile, petting the messenger bird with Killer's most recent letter discussing the latest activities in his new home. I frown, hear more doors slam, and glance up, seeing Dream burst into the room.
"Oh Brother you would not believe the trouble that it took for me to get here to you!"He says, taking a seat across from me as he shakes his head.
"Yeah, somehow you landed in private property that wasn't supposed to be found instead of my home. How'd you screw that up?"I ask
"Oh, you wouldn't believe it! A pirate captain attacked my ship, attacked me, and compared me to Mother! He threw me into the sea and I woke up to being in a room with Killer! Ugh!"He says
I nod, already knowing from Killer what happened but letting him vent. I sigh, shaking my head.
"You're lucky to be alive, Dream. What did this captain look like?"I say
"Black bones, blue strings, and tear marks are all that I recall."He says
"Then you're extremely lucky to be alive. He was merciful to you in a way. That's Captain Error, Killer's friend and a protector of the village. Our mother was cruel to him so he had enough motive against you as her heir to attack you, but if he learned that you were the one who ordered Killer's abduction and caused the events that followed, he would've KILLED you. So be grateful for your life."I tell him
"Oh and who told you that Mother acts cruel? Killer?"He asks
"And the royal records. Here, I found evidence."I say, taking a paper out
I lift it up to him.
"What's that?"He asks
"A request to place a curse on someone. You can see Error's name placed as the target, a noble requesting it with Mom's signature to authorize it. Look at the reason: He's too annoying for me and won't obey me. This noble attempted to assault Error and got upset being told no. Do you think a curse is a fair punishment? Or justification for resentment against our family? This request was made when Error would've been only 14 to give you an idea, far before he was a pirate."I say
"Well, that's only one mistake! And the pirates were the least of my troubles! I was an outcast in that land and looked by the community as a threat! How cruel are they to act like that to me? To assume that! Killer says that the only reason he healed me was because he cares for your happiness! I owe my life to your connection with that freak!"He complains
"You have proven to be quite cruel to him or others that aren't nobility. And you were an intruder in their land, they have a right to be uneasy around you instead of welcoming you with open arms."I say
"But he kept insulting Mother and I! He said that I'm just like every other powerful rich asshole endangering their lives! That I'm wrong to follow Mother's example and that I'm wrong to take action for my happiness! He says that cursed people like him go through so much trouble but I think that's the curse's fault, not ours. How are we supposed to notice groups threatening them? And on top of that, he accused Mother of going to auctions that should be illegal!"He tells me
I groan, shaking my head.
"It's not that hard to notice, you just have to look outside your ballrooms, Dream. You have to want knowledge of it in order to accept that it's happening, something you haven't done. You don't seek anything that may corrupt your happy life where the only problem for you is trying to meet Mom's unreasonable expectations. They go through shit with their lives constantly threatened either by society, the nobility, governments, or cult-like groups that are trying to exterminate them. There are bounties on their heads constantly and it's completely out of their control while it could be in our control. And most of the time it's the nobility that cause their curses through papers like these. And it's not an accusation, it's a fact. She has taken me to them and always pays the most to see them suffer, seeming to enjoy it. Don't get mad at them for giving you a reality check and opening your eyes to the unfavorable circumstances given to them."I say, losing my patience with him
"Well, becoming unsavory folks such as criminals and freaks doesn't help their case to get help! Who'd want to help them when they've never done anything good for us? You should come home, Brother! They're twisting you against your family!"He says
"Well, insulting them doesn't help your case either. Who'd want to help you when you've never done anything good for them? It can go both ways, Brother. And I'm already home, don't twist me against my community."I say
"What has gotten into you?"He asks, looking shocked
"Let me ask you this, Dream. Do you even remember why I wear a veil with my crown? Why do I hide my head?"I ask him
"No..."He says
"Would you see me as an unsavory freak if you knew why?"I ask
"No, of course not! You're my brother and I love you regardless! Nothing could make you unsavory! Why are you asking me this?"He says
I take off my crown, showing him the mark on my skull.
"Because I'm cursed, Dream. Your behavior and attitude toward others over the years have gotten on my nerves. Your home isn't my home."I say
"This curse isn't your fault though! We can still be family! I can help you!"He says
"And why can't you help them? Why am I any different than others who suffer from this? If I wasn't your brother, would you still feel this way?"I ask
"Of course not! You'll always be my brother and even if you weren't, my feelings wouldn't change!"He says
"I'll believe it when I see it, Dream. I love you but you obviously have a bias and I won't be another link in this long chain. I'm making progress here, making needed changes and I won't stop just because you're unsettled with facing reality. That place is not safe for me for obvious reasons. Here, reputation and image don't matter. People matter here which is more than what I can say for Mother."I say
"Why were you at that auction with Mom?"He asks
"She was giving a warning to me by showing me where she can send me if I ruin her reputation by revealing that I have a curse. Why do you think I was sent here? It's because she doesn't want me around with my freakish corruption as she puts it. Oh, can you believe how affectionate and caring is she for a mother? I'm sooo lucky."I tell him
"Well if you're not coming home to stay, let me host a farewell party for you! Please?"He says
I roll my eyes. We went from a serious discussion on what's wrong with the world and he wants a party?
"Will you leave me alone to work if I say yes?"I ask
He nods.
"If that's what it takes."He says
"*Sigh* Fine."I say
He smiles, clapping his hands.
"Thank you, Nightmare! You'll love it! I love you but I have to go plan!"He says, running out.
I shake my head, placing my crown back on. I continue reading Killer's letter and smile.
At least I have support or understanding from folks like him...
TBC
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