Be My Light~

Deal With A Nightmare

5 years... 5 years since Theo's death, Echo never once over it. He would always wear his jacket and he was the reason why Ink and Cross couldn't remove or block up Theo's old room.

Speaking of which, Echo was in there at the moment. Sitting on Theo's old bed. Missing him dearly. Echo went back and laid down on the bed on his front side. Putting his arms down to rest his head on and he started to sob. "Why...why-! You did you have to...to... you- i-idiot-!..." He cried in rage and sadness. When suddenly, a voice was heard from behind. "A deceased sibling of a long time and the other can't bare to get over it. I know this story all too well~ Make's a wonderful meal for me~" It sneered. Echo jumped and he quickly turned around and tried to look at where the voice came from. "Don't be afraid child. I can help you." The voice said and a glowing eye showed. "You want to get revenge on the person who took your brother away. I Can Make That Happen. If, you do a few little things for me~" The voice chuckled darkly. "...I can't trust you...I don't even know who you are. And if you're something in my head then I- just go away!" Echo huffed as he turned away but the other wasn't as easily tossed away. "You can call me Nightmare~ I can be of much help to you. After all, I only want what's best for you~" He said. "You don't even know me-" "I do. Your little Echo, son of Ink and Cross of course. Who had a terrible accident and lost the one person closest to him~ tale as old as time~" Nightmare sneered slightly with a smirk.

Echo huffed and he stayed back. "And how exactly can you help me..." "I can give you the strength you need. As well as outside help so long as you need it." "...W-Well- what do you get out of it-?" Echo asked, being completely unsure. "Please, just knowing you get to. Darken that little soul of yours, I don't mind either way. However," Nightmare started, lifting a finger. "I shall be able to summon and call upon you whenever I desire so long as I give you this power and boost of strength." Nightmare said, then he bent down with a smile. Leaning his hand toward Echo. "So, do we have a deal? Little Echo?" Nightmare smirked a bit. Echo stared. Was this a good idea?

It would be for Theo...
But Nightmare seemed...dangerous.
But he was offering to help-

No, he had to do this. It was the only way...Theo didn't deserve to die. It was his fault...whatever Nightmare had for him to do, he should. To pay for his mistake.

"Deal." Echo said, taking Nightmare's hand. Nightmare smirking wide, his eye going a little crazed and he held Echo's hand firmly. "Excellent Choice~" Nightmare chuckled hardly before grabbing Echo's wrist and Echo started to get worried. "What are you doing...?" Echo asked nervously. "Making a portal back to my castle of course." "W-Why do we have to-" "Quiet child, we have much work to do."

Nightmare said dangerously, Echo getting nervous, looking back at the door. "Sorry mom...s-sorry dad..." He whispered before having a light scream after being thrown into a portal by Nightmare. "Let The Show Begin~"