Papa Nightmare? [Nightkiller] [English Version]

CHAP 61

Narrator:

Crescent hearing Cross' words and seeing the surprised expression on the Bad Guys' faces, something clicked in his mind and he stopped hugging his uncle. His words had revealed more than they should have. He slowly turned to his father, his face changing to one of guilt as he understood what he had done.

"I'm sorry, dad..." He murmured, his voice barely a whisper, looking at the ground; while his small skeletal hands clung to his clothes.

Nightmare, far from being angry, let out a soft laugh and leaned towards him, placing a hand on his head and pulling him into a hug.

''You didn't do anything wrong, Crescent'' he said in a calm voice, while giving him an encouraging smile.

Crescent nodded slowly, still unsure, but his father's gesture filled him with relief.

Nightmare then turned his gaze to Dream, whose nervous expression was noticeable.

''It's time to follow your own advice, Dream,'' said the king of nightmares in a calm but meaningful tone. ''Cross also has the right to know the truth. Besides, a little help with Lux wouldn't hurt.''

Dream gritted his teeth, clearly undecided. But after seeing Cross' obvious confusion and thinking of his little girl's joy, his shoulders relaxed and he nodded slowly.

''Okay...'' He said calmly, although his pupils betrayed his nervousness by not stopping shaking. Gathering courage, he turned to Cross and gently took the sleeve of his clothing. ''Come with me.''

''Dream-'' the monochrome tried to speak, but was interrupted by the dreamer.

''Don't ask anything, please.'' the dreamer looked at him pleadingly.

Cross, still bewildered, let Dream lead him to a more secluded corner of the garden, far enough away that the others couldn't hear their conversation, but still visible from where they were.

...

Meanwhile, the Bad Guys, unable to contain their curiosity any longer, came out of hiding one by one.

"Boss, what the hell is going on?" Dust demanded, being the first brave one to ask.

"Yeah, yeah, we need answers" Fellswap added, frowning.

''Y3ah, ye4h! Dr3am, @nd Cr0ss leFt t0 taLk al0ne? Wh4t k1nd Of my$tery n0vel 1s th1s?! I d3mand s0me goOD dr4ma!'' Error snorted, eating popcorn as he spoke. 

Nightmare, keeping his cool, crossed his arms and looked at them all with an unreadable expression.

''You'll know in a moment'' he said simply, shutting down any attempt at discussion.

The Bad Guys exchanged glances, impatient but unable to push the nightmare king any further.

Killer was the only one who wasn't content with just waiting and started to analyze everything that had happened so far: Dream, an "enemy", visited the castle as if nothing had happened, Nightmare received him quite kindly, the two spoke to each other as if they were close, Nightmare didn't say anything when the Dreamer called him "Nighty", Hate presented a theory about the possible relationship that the two opposites shared, Cross appeared at the least expected moment and stood in front of Dream like a knight protecting his princess, Crescent hugged Dream calling him uncle and also mentioned a "Lux" who is her cousin?

Putting all the facts together they looked like a roller coaster with unexpected twists.

In the distance, everyone could see Dream looking down at Cross. His hands moving as his jaw opened and closed as if he was trying to find the right words. After a while, his jaw finally seemed to move with some fluidity.

Cross stared at him intently, his pupils shining with a mix of confusion and concern, attentive to every word.

Dream looked up slightly, but couldn't maintain eye contact with the X.

The monochrome's expression changed several times over the course of the entire conversation. At one point, Cross frowned and took a step towards him. Gently, but firmly, he lifted Dream's chin with his hand so that he was looking directly at him.

This time it was he who moved his jaw to say something.

Suddenly, tears began to slide down the dreamer's cheekbones. Without hesitation, Cross hugged him, surrounding him tightly as if he wanted to protect him from anything that could hurt him.

Although they couldn't hear what they were saying, it was evident that the conversation had taken an emotional turn.

"Is he... crying?" Horror asked, clearly bewildered.

''It seems Cross is comforting him... What the hell are they talking about there?'' Fell added, equally lost.

''Ee3w, h0w ch3esY'' Error complained, although he continued to stare, still eating caramelized popcorn.

...

A few minutes later, Dream and Cross returned to the group. To everyone's surprise, they were holding hands, an image that left the Bad Guys and Crescent perplexed.

Before anyone could process what was happening, Cross separated from Dream, stepped forward and, before everyone's stunned gaze, knelt in front of Nightmare.

''Boss... no, future brother-in-law...'' he began, his voice firm but full of emotion. Nightmare's calm expression turned 360° ''I would like to ask for your brother Dream's hand in marriage'' he professed with a huge smile.

Time seemed to stop. The cup of chocolate that Nightmare was holding fell to the ground and shattered, creating a roar that matched the internal chaos he was experiencing.

Crescent let out a ''Huh?'' being taken by surprise, while the Bad Guys shouted a loud and unanimous:

''WHAT?!''

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//Extra//

Error: *Take advantage of the moment of tension again to create a portal to his Anti-void and look for some 3d glasses*

Ink: *Tries to touch his shoulder*

Error: H4! Th1s tim3 y0u d1dn't succ3ed!

Ink: *Shows him a manic smile*

Error: *Looks at him confused with his glasses in hand and suddenly feels a chill run down his spine*

???: Hello Broski

Error: *Turns slowly*

Fresh: *Waves his hand in greeting*

Error: *Screams like a girl in a horror movie*

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