New school, New life

Chapter 15: Remission

Killer ran down the hallways, this way and that as he rubbed his empty eyes streaming with tears. "I knew I shouldn't have wasted my feelings. I'm better off being an empty husk!" He muttered angrily scolding himself and stopped, leaning against the wall crying softly. He rubbed his eyes continuously, yelling at himself to stop crying. He jolted as he felt a hand on his shoulder and raised them a little, lowering himself into his turtleneck. 

"Killer?...Can we talk please?.." came the familiar deep tone of his teacher. Killer made a weak whine and continued looking ahead. Nightmare looked down at him, face showing regret and sadness. "I want to apologise..."

Killer turned a little. "No Mr Nightmare...I'm the one that's meant to apologise for falling for you in the first place." He narrowed his eyes a little tearing up again. Nightmare turned him around completely and placed his hands on his shoulders. Killer stared at them before looking back up at him. 

"Killer...it's my fault. I shouldn't have acted in that way. I was the adult in the situation but I failed to act in a mature manner." He muttered softly as he looked to one side upset. He then looked back at him. "But I want to make things right."

Killer blinked slowly as small sparkles began to form in his eye sockets, round blue eye-lights beginning to materialise. Nightmare smiled softly at the other and his smile began to grow. Killer blushed a soft baby blue as he observed that Nightmare was staring at him. 

"Mr Nightmare? Why are you staring at me...?" He asked shyly raising the top of his turtle neck over his mouth and nose. Nightmare shook his head and looked down at him.

"Ah forgive me Killer, I was captivated by your eyes. They are stunning!" he beamed widely. Killer erupted into a bright blue blush yet again.

"Y-you...you can see them?" He asked very quietly, almost whispering, the comment seeming to flatter him greatly. "T-thank you." he mewed. Nightmare grinned and perked up. 

"Ah! That made me remember something." He held Killers hand and began walking down the corridor. Killer blushed and looked up at him.

"Where are we going Mr Nightmare?" He asked as he walked along with the taller. Nightmare turned a little and looked down at him.

"To my office. I have a little something for you that I think you might like." He replied smiling as he opened the door and let Killer in. He nodded in thanks and sat down in the chair. Nightmare turned to him walking to his desk and laughed.

"Heh. No need for sitting Killer, I'll be quick. It's in my drawer." He smiled looking down and rummaging around inside. Killer nodded and stood again looking out the window overlooking the school field seeing a distant tiny figure of Error running around screaming at students to put their back into it. Nightmare perked up pulling out a miniature pink dress with flowers on it.

"Here we are!" He smiled and placed it in Killers hands. Killer blushed and smiled. "Oh Mr Nightmare, it's wonderful!" He mewled and held it up admiring it. Nightmare made a chuckle.

"Why of course! I was out shopping and i thought this would be perfect for your little Vinnie!" he beamed, placing his arms gently behind his back. Killer beamed and hugged Nightmare tightly, catching him off-guard. Nightmare looked happy and wrapped his arms around him, returning the kind gesture. Killer looked back up at him afterwards and nodded.

"Thank you so much Mr Nightmare." 

Nightmare smiled. "You are so very welcome Killer. And don't worry. You'll still be my favourite star student." He beamed laughing. Killer returned the chuckle as Nightmare headed to the door. "Come on. It's break time. Go be with your friends." 

Killer nodded and walked out the door before pausing and turning to him. "Mr Nightmare? Can I ask something?"

Nightmare leaned against the door framed and smiled. "Why of course. What is it?" he asked smiling. Killer looked to one side and back at him. 

"Do you have any past memories before here? I seem to recall a few things with me, Dust and Horror being the Killer Sanses. I was wondering if you remember anything?"

Nightmare thought about this for a while as his expression changed. "This is a strange question you should ask Killer. But, I don't think I remember much no.." He replied giving a small shrug along with an expression of confusion. Killer waved a hand smiling. 

"Don't worry then! I'll see you later Mr Nightmare!" he called as he ran down the corridor.

Nightmare smiled before turning and going back into his office. His expression changed to a frown as he sat at his desk. He opened the drawer and glanced at an old picture. He gazed over it for a while. 

"You shouldn't be remembering your old Au in this timeline Killer...I can't possibly figure out how you managed to keep fragments of them..." He muttered to himself quietly before placing down the image back into his drawer. He then stood up and went to the door to go to break.

The picture had a faint image of Nightmare standing beside the stone statue of Dream along with Killer, Horror and Dust standing around him, all were smiling.