Let Me See You {Crossmare}

• Chapter 1 •

Quiet all, quite all that night was, only the sounds of his breath did he hear on bed. Nothing else at the slightest, thinking of things to simply sleep on, knowing the morning would be nothing but work, like usual.

Work for the poor smaller who lay in bed with nothing but a small blanket and pillow to sleep with and rags. Suddenly, his quite was no longer as rain started to pour down onto the little house of his he called home.

Now, when you think of home you think of love, family and goodness, of course there is hardship to it but, home is home. However for the small boy, home was nothing but pain and rejection. Suffering through your mind, not having anyone to care for you. Everyone seeming, wicked, evil, cruel.

For these reasons the small child, this boy who lay in bed horribly, while his other 'family' slept peacefully in there large nice and tidy rooms, they're blankets and pillows large, warm enough for the cold. While he lay in bed, with nothing but a small pillow and blanket, in a messy room that always dusted up and was never to be cared for. Just like him.

These are the reasons he thought, his life may as well be for others. To be a server and to never be severed, that he shall do what others tell him. He cannot be himself. He cannot do for himself, could he?

He could not, for he only understood for his needs to survive the nasty world he lived in. To, make sure he's only alive for others satisfaction. Though he hated it, oh he did, he couldn't argue.

Large charges would be against him, even at such the young age of 6. The boy learned through out his life and taught himself when he could. He learned to grow and think of himself and eventually, when the boy was more of a man, or at least elder. He was free, free of his own life for a while however and so on.

Time Goes, Time Changes.
You Never Know
Where You Will Go.

Cross sat on the edge of his bed, humming as he thought to himself then hearing the same knock he heard everyday now.
"Cross! Let's go! Morning meeting in 5 minutes!!!!" Said someone across the door, Cross knew well, it was no one but they dusty sans himself, Dust. Cross knew every morning, 6:00 sharp Dust would pound or knock on every door to get everyone up and down before Nightmare kicks some ass. Nightmare, or as Cross calls him Senpai, was the leader of the gang or Bad Guys or however to call them. He was always high and mighty to everyone, treating him like the king he is. That and the fact he scares everyone to death at times, everyone but Cross. He just dose what he's told, it's why he gets along with Killer, another youngest member in the group who only really tries to please Nightmare, however, Killer does like to push some of Nightmare's buttons and such. But Cross had never had any interest to doing such a thing. For, he had no reason to. So he never did. He just did as he was told and moved on. 

Nightmare at first adored it and would always put Cross on a high pedestal for it just to make his team a little cruel and harsh to each other. But. He soon realized it had no effect on Cross.  He learned that very well one day. It was like any other when Nightmare overheard and had seen a small fight break out. "What's so special about you huh? Why don't you point Boss out for some of his bullshit." Dust said as he crossed his arms. "I don't see it that way, it's just commands, orders and rules that have been set to follow. He is the higher power and we are lower. It's just what we're supposed to do. We're not supposed to-" Cross started to say then Dust cut him off. "Ugh! What the hell is wrong with you!? You're like some kind of machine!" Dust yelled. "I am not. I'm just good at doing what I'm told without whining." Cross slightly huffed. "Oh really?" He said. "Then go break one of boss's mugs since your so good at doing what you're told!" Dust yelled a little. "You are not my higher, I don't have to listen to you." Cross said, turning away. "oh yeah?! Then how about you listen to my fists breaking your jaw!?" Dust said, going down to punch Cross but Cross waited for him to strike and then grabbed his arm, throwing him to the wall. "FUCK!" Dust yelled in pain while Cross lifted his scarf a little. "I'm not your doll." He said as he walked out and Dust laid on the floor in pain. Nightmare quickly disappearing once Cross started to leave.

That day was one that made Nightmare watch and really focus on him. Anyway, Nightmare sat at his throne, waiting for Dust and Cross. The two coming into the room quietly. "Alright then. Now that we're all here. I have the planned missions for the next month." He said, using his tentacles to give each member a paper with a schedule. Cross looked at his and was... confused. The first 3 weeks were, blank. But he refused to question. Nightmare took note of that. The others however groaned at what they had and Nightmare rolled his eye. "Now everyone out. There is nothing to discuss today." Nightmare said and everyone started to leave and get up, Nightmare watching. "Ah. Cross. Not you. You follow me. To my office." Nightmare said as the others looked at Cross, like he was going to die but Cross stayed calm. "Yes sir." He said and the others quickly left. Leaving Cross and Nightmare alone. "Your schedule. I want to talk about the first three weeks. " "Yes sir." "Please, Nightmare will be fine." "Alright... Nightmare." Cross said, becoming nervous but he knew he couldn't show that. "Your efforts are much stronger than the others. I want you to train with me. Become my right hand in a way. My first in line always." Nightmare said, his voice actually calming and low. Cross slightly felt a blush, he pulled his scarf up and fixed his hood. "Of course Nightmare. I will do anything to please you." Cross said and bowed to Nightmare. Nightmare lifting his head by his chin. "No need for that. Now. To my office." Nightmare standing then walking out and Cross following him into his office. Cross didn't say a word until spoken too, didn't do anything except stand and speak with Nightmare. Nightmare analyzing everything. After a few hours of talking and a few questions with some long answers. Nightmare stood and he went close to Cross. "I want you to stay in your room the first three weeks. Killer will be bringing and cleaning your meals. Horror will make them and Dust will be your care taker. You will stay in bed. It will be your first test. " Nightmare said and Cross nodded. Interesting test. "On the forth week I will take you out then we go from there depending on how you do." Nightmare said. "You are not allowed to do any work for the three weeks. You will stay in bed. I will occasionally have the others come in to check on you." Nightmare spoke once more, Cross nodding. Wondering what this could all be about but dare not to question Nightmare. "Yes Nightmare." Cross said, Nightmare smiling. "Good. There is a more comfortable suit of clothing for you on your bed. You get them and there'll be a bath ready for you." Nightmare said, with a grin. "Of course." Cross said. "Go along now." Nightmare said and Cross nodded. Going out and walking up to his room. Nightmare chuckling and waiting till he was out of sight. Heading into the bathroom.