Two months later, Nightmare's POV
Knock!x4
I get up and open the door, finding Palette in tears with a paper in his hands. He looks up at me and tears fill his eyes. Then he hugs my leg, sobbing.
"Palette, what's wrong?"He asks
He lifts the paper to me and I read the words: Laughing Shark Captured!
"Dust was attacked but Killer freed him, getting taken instead. I found him washed up on shore and he's getting help now but he gave this note! He can hardly talk! What do we do?"He asks, tears still rolling down his face.
I kneel down, wiping his tears.
"You are staying here, that's for sure. I am going to-"I begin
"What? NO! I am not a kid! Well, I am a kid technically but not in experience! I'm not a clueless kid! Let me be part of this!"He snaps
"No, I won't let-"
"I can't let LS die if I can do something about it! I know I can do something just please let me! I can't be on the sidelines doing nothing!"He pleas
I pick him up and set him in a seat, trying to calm him with pillows and blankets as he is physically shaking.
"I know...I know how you feel but I assure you that I don't see you as a clueless kid. You're very smart and capable but need to be protected. Killer would kill me if I let you get put in harm's way even if you urged me to. And he'd probably be very angry if he found you taking action that endangers you and we don't want him upset with us, do we?"I tell him
"No, I've seen what he is capable of when he is angry. And I don't want him to kill you. You're very nice...Though I don't completely trust you with him."He says, crossing his arms and huffing the last part.
I smirk.
This boy has some wit and determination.
"But I won't leave you doing nothing. You said that you found Dust in pretty bad shape and I'm sure that means he has quite the recovery ahead of him. Blue probably is doing all that he can to care for him but I'm sure he'd appreciate some help. Dust is very close to Killer from childhood if I'm correct. And he might have some valuable information that could help us find those responsible. I'm not asking you to be on the sidelines, Palette. I'm looking for your help caring for Dust and gathering information. Would you be up for that?"I tell him
He nods with a smile, determination burning in his eyes.
"You can count on me! I won't let LS down!"He cheers
I hold him to his seat before he could kick off the blankets.
"But first you need to relax and calm down. Clear your mind and just feel. This news and situation is very serious. You just had a breakdown and need to let yourself process things instead of rushing off. I'm here for you, Palette. Just let it out."I tell him
He sighs, nods, and remains quiet for hours. After a bit, he dozes off and I feed him when he wakes up. I work on plans, checking records, and on Dust in the meantime. Dust really couldn't speak but he could write apparently. And the first thing he made Blue when he had the chance was a sketch of the ship that took Killer, including the flag symbol. Blue gave it to me and I returned to my room to find Palette still asleep.
There is no question for me now on who is responsible.
The ship that captured him is my mother's.....She has dozens of them for when she wants to "hunt" or visit and possibly host her own auctions...My body shudders at the thought of what could be done to Killer.
He saved my life at the farewell party...I have to return the favor...I love him too much to lose him. And...I have knowledge of everything she could try and how to locate him. I have advantages that I cannot waste...Now how do I get there undetected?
Meanwhile, Killer's POV
Uuuugggh, my head.....
I groan as I sit up, feeling sharp pains all over my body, especially my ribs. I glance down, finding fresh marks on the ribs around my soul. I recognize some of the symbols and frown. Then I glance around, seeing that I'm in a tank that reaches from the floor to the ceiling. On the other side of the glass that I'm sure has some sort of reinforcements is a fancy bedroom. In that moment I can hear Error shouting at me.
"YeAh a neW f1sH eXh1biT f0r tHeM t0 wAtCh sUfFeR! NeVeR tRuSt a riCh cUrSebrInGEr!"He'd shout
I pressed as far as I could from the room against a wall, trying to get as far as possible from that room or anyone in it. Then I see a portrait on a wall and realize where I am. It's a portrait of Nightmare's family with Queen Nim and Dream.
Then Queen Nim shows herself and grins, sending shivers down my spine. My pain only grows worse and there's no way for me to get out. I doubted with my injuries that I could break out and fight myself free. Especially with the chains on my wrists weighing me down.
"Welcome little shark to your new home as my special mini aquarium trophy. Don't worry, I won't hurt you...more than I have already while you were knocked out, that is. After all, it's much sweeter to have you alive than dead."She tells me
I frown, crossing my arms as it feels unsettling when she giggles.
" It'll be amusing to me to see what becomes of you. You do have some value to me though. You're the soul that my fool of a son fell for but will never get if I can help it. It would simply be disgraceful if that were to happen. Just imagine that! A prince with a freak like you! How shameful! You lead him astray and now he is nowhere to be found! Perhaps this will lure him out. Regardless, he will never get near you again. And to make sure this doesn't happen, she has given the security job to a special knight."She says
He....She must mean Nightmare...He loves me...? My memories weren't just fantasy or random...?
My soul beats quicker as my mind whizzes with thoughts about Nightmare. I shake it away and see a familiar face enter....Cross. He looks surprised to see me as well and Nim whispers something to him before leaving with a smile.
It falls quiet, and I see him watch the door for a few minutes before slicing the glass of the tank. The water drags me out and I hit the floor roughly. I glance up, seeing him swing his sword up.
"Sorry, but I have to disagree with her about you. Some orders aren't worth obeying."He says
TBC
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