Impure Saint (MareNight)

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When the eight returned home they were greeted by many various sights.

First of all, Virus was there, holding Vega close to him in his arms as he napped on the couch, Anti watching them both like a hawk.

While that happened another being messed with the wolf, rubbing his face and belly with a soft smile. Shattered always loved dogs, wolves were no exception.

Nightmare paused, holding his arm out in front of Night slightly, "Shattered?"

The dark golden being perked from his spot and grinned, standing to his feet. His eyelight lighting up at the sight of Dream and his tendrils curled.

Mare watched him closely, going as far as to pull Dream to himself as well as Night. Dream only gave Mare a confused look, weren't they allies? Was Dream mistaken.

"Relax Nightmare, I'm not here to hurt anyone. In fact, I came to discuss something serious." Shattered's golden eye softened weakly and Mare sighed, looking to Night for silent reassurance.

Night nodded to him, gripping the fabric of Mare's sleeve. "It's okay, I'll take care of things."

Mare sighed, letting the brothers go and lowering his arm, slipping it into his pocket. "Very well then, let's talk. This had better be important," He started towards the study with Shattered following behind, glancing to Night, "I had plans."

"I assure you," Shattered frowned, "you'll want to hear this. It concerns them after all..."

Night hummed gently as he set out the ingredients, tapping his foot along with the gentle noise of the radio in the background. Dream sat on the counter to watch him.

Night had developed a somewhat fear of silence, like Mare, his was much calmer though. As it only made him nervous and jumpy, Mare would be constantly on edge.

Dream watched Night dance around the kitchen, smiling softly at his brother's happiness. "You seem to be enjoying yourself Night."

Night smiled at his brother, grabbing a few bottles of different spices. "How could I not, this place it wonderful."

Dream nodded, "I do wish the sun would come up though."

"Oh," Night smiled, grabbing the first rabbit of the pile. "The sun does rise, only for a few weeks a year though, Mare said it's a very pretty sight."

"I can imagine so," Dream smiled before frowning a bit, "Night, could I ask you a serious question?"

Night hummed in response.

"What drew you to Nightmare?"

Night paused, his hand drawing back from the knife he was reaching for. He looked down, smiling softly. "You can see it can't you? He's not the monster most AUs believe he is, he's so much different. Not to mention the way he treats me." Night reached for the knife again, this time grabbing hold of it.

"How does he treat you Nighty?"

Night smiled again, this time brighter than ever, "He treats me like I belong, that I'm something dear to him. He respects me, that's all I could ever ask for."

Dream nodded gently.

Mare growled sharply, glaring the the other across from him, "So that's the case huh?" He stood up, his fingers tracing the side of the table.

Shattered crossed his legs, leaning back in his chair. "Yes, it is. I'm not letting him towards Dream again and I suggest you don't let Night near him either."

Mare raised a brow in question, "You really think Ink would dare go after my Nighty?"

"No doubt, Ink knows there is no positivity without negativity. If he can, he'll go after Night without a second thought. He's already gotten Dream, his next goal is to get the child." Shattered spoke with a silent growl, "But we have almost nine months until then, odds are he'll be going after Night in that time."

Mare nodded, "So do you have a solution to this?"

Shattered smiled a bit, "Three actually."

"Let's hear them."

"First off, make sure Night doesn't leave this AU."

Mare nodded, "Given the circumstances, that's a good idea."

Shattered nodded, "Secondly, teach him self defense, Error would be a good teacher."

Mare nodded one again.

"Third, get him pregnant yourself."

Mare froze. "Please tell me you're joking."

Shattered shook his head smirking a bit.

"Preposterous, Night can hardly handle me touching me up. He's not ready for sex, let alone children." Mare spoke with soft words.

"But think about it Nightmare, Ink can't do anything if Night is already pregnant."

Mare sighed heavily, "I'll talk to him, it depends on him."

Shattered frowned softly, "I'm not pushing you to do this Nightmare, this is up to you and him."

"I know that, but I've been meaning to talk to him about this. He mentioned wanting a family and while this might not be the ideal time, it's a start."

Shattered nodded softly, "And about Dream..."

"What about him?" Mare hummed in question.

"He's mine, got it?"

"Please, I wouldn't even dream of it, just keep your hands off Night and I'll leave Dream to you. Fair?" Mare hummed.

"Fair."

The two glared a bit at one another before the both headed out at Night calling everyone for dinner.

"I have one more question for you." Mare spoke quietly.

"Yes?"

"Did you bring Virus here?" Mare question. Shattered nodded gently.