Ghost Stories (A Sanscest Story)

A Tested Connection

"Let me see. NOW." Ink's eyes became red and Error blinked before sighing. He was aware of everyone still watching him as Ink circled him. The goopy skeleton seemed distrustful of him, while the one with the colorful eyes glanced at him, arms crossed and sitting on the couch.

Blue had recognized him almost immediately and he'd cried. Error always felt uncomfortable when Blue cried because the other would look so pitiful, he was unsure if he should feel bad or not. No doubt Dream would recognize him too.

Error shifted his head, body fizzling a little as Ink pulled down his scarf anxiously. He let out a breath of dismay. Error blinked. "You..." He jumped as he felt Ink's bony fingers against his neck. "You're scarred..."

All Error could respond with was a quiet "Ye-Ye-Yeah..." Ink sighed and reached out, materializing a paint brush. He painted over the scars, beginning to cover them with black paint. Error shivered and glitched uneasily. It was wet and cold. He didn't like it.

He blinked as he noticed the one with tentacles staring at him. "I can't say I'm not curious as to how you know Ink." He finally spoke after a moment. His voice was a deep rumble. Error glared at him distrustfully before Ink murmured that it was okay. Error relaxed a bit.

"We knew each other before. I haven't seen him in a while." Ink stated, glancing back at Nightmare. Nightmare's tentacles lashed behind him, but he didn't seem to want to press any further. Error jumped as the hooded skeleton spoke up.

"Can't fool us, painter." He rasped out. Ink noticeably tensed and Error did as well, ready to protect Ink at any given moment. "Blue told me about you..." His eye glowed. "You hung yourself. You should be dead."

Error glitched wildly as Nightmare raised a brow, tipping his head. "D-Dust..." Ink began in a trembling voice. He didn't have time to speak before they heard another voice.

"Error?" Dream's voice was shocked. Error blinked and looked over at him. Dream and Ink were best friends. Dream knew an uncomfortable amount about Error because of this. Blue came down and smiled up at Error, having scampered to his side.

Error stared at him before sighing and reaching out, rubbing Blue's skull and causing him to giggle. He only had a second to dodge. He whipped his hand back as a glowing purple bone shard flew past him. He turned to look at Dust, who hadn't moved. One eye was fully open and glowing.

"Dust!" Blue whined. Dust blinked and his gaze softened as it moved to Blue. Blue went over to him, sitting next to him on the couch. "Dust!" He said, his eyes on the other. Dust blinked and turned to Blue.

"Why'd you attack him? He's my friend!" He exclaimed, turning to look back at Error. Error shook his head and murmured that it was fine. He felt a dangerous fizzling. He was on edge.

"No... guys... please don't hurt each other..." Blue begged, his voice pleading as he looked between Error and Dust. Error muttered that he wouldn't. Dust blinked, glanced at Error and then sighed, nodding.

"If that is what you want, Blueberry." Dust mumbled quietly. He hugged Blue to him and Blue snuggled back against him. By now, Dream had made it down the stairs and had approached Ink and Error.

He reached out uncertainly and Error shrank back, fizzling. Dream seemed shocked. "It is you. You're... here... and you're... alive..." Dream said, his voice shaking. Error understood. The last time they'd seen each other, Error had been hanging from the ceiling. Error nodded.

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Nightmare's tentacles flicked and he turned his attention quickly back to the stairs. He waited impatiently. Soon, he perked up as Cross appeared. Cross noticed the small group around Error and his eyes seemed to soften. Nightmare blinked. He wanted Cross to come over here.