Chapter 4; Friends and Family
Aka. Who knows what they are anymore but we are all pretty sure they either are really really good friends or they are making out in their free time.
âGENO!â Error screamed loudly before he felt himself sob. There were loud footsteps and Nightmare was at his side, pulling him away from the door and looking around panicked before looking at Error.
âWhat happened?â Nightmare asked softly as he wiped the others fast falling tears.
âAfter five years I see Geno just for that bastard, Reaper, to hold a scythe to his throat and teleport away!â Error sobbed and Nightmare sighed, pulling him into a short lived hug before Errors haphephobia kicked in and Nightmare had to pull away.
âWeâll find them Error, donât worry.â Nightmare whispered but tilted his head as Error's face twisted in horror.
âFreshâŠâÂ
âWhat?â Nightmare asked.
âGeno was with Fresh⊠if Genoâs gone then-â Error turned to leave and was halfway to the corner before Nightmare caught him. Error was struggling against the others tentacles and screamed.
âLet me go!â
âNo! Error! They will kill you if you go there! This isnât the first time we tried to go back for your brother but watchers are always near there and they will take you away or kill you straight away. If you leave again and Iâm not there with you, I wonât be able to save you! Donât you get it? I know you love your brothers but going there is a death wish! You arenât even supposed to leave because the Watchers want you dead. What do you think Iâd do if you died?â Nightmare snapped and Error pushed against the others tentacles.
âLet me go!â
âNo! I won't! Stop!â Nightmare pulled Error back into their apartment before shoving him inside, locking the door, dropping Error, and storming upstairs towards their shared room. Nightmare looked straight in Errors eyes.
âIf youâre gonna go die, then do it when Iâm not there to lose you!â He snapped slamming their door shut.
âThat was dumb.â Horror spoke up from the kitchen and yelled when tons of blue strings lifted him from the ground.
âShut up Horror.â Error hissed before he began coughing again. Horror eyes widened and he was released. Horror ran to Errors' side as he fell over.
âAgain? When did the fever meds stop working?â Horror whispered and Error shrugged.
âNo-*cough*- Clue. Damn fever hasnât gone away in the 5 years Iâve had it.â Error hissed before pushing himself back onto the dusty couch. Horror sighed and sat on the floor next to the couch, making sure Error didnât get worse or Watchers didnât come for him again.
âAnd here is our home,â Dust entered, a small skeleton on his trails but he froze seeing Error.
âRelapsed again?â He whispered and Horror shrugged.
âFever meds gave out too I guess. He and Nightmare had another fight so the big bad boss is in his room.â Horror pointed up a set of stairs and Dust nodded.
âShould we tell him about Errors fever?â He asked and Horror shrugged.
âI'd ask Error but heâs unconscious.â He poked Errors forehead just for Error to whimper. Horror yelped and jumped backwards, looking upstairs like Nightmare would shoot down there and kill him.
âWe should probably tell him about Errorâs fever and our new guest.â Dust hummed as he gestured towards a chair for Blue. Blue settled in the chair and blue handed him a bag of chips and a bottle of water.
âCall me if you need me.â He whispered before turning and heading upstairs. Blue opened the bag and began eating, barely noticing how Horror studied him.
âNightmare?â Dust knocked on the door and a loud groan was heard.
âLeave me alone unless your Error apologizing.â Nightmare hissed and Dust sighed.
âHe relapsed. The fever meds arenât working and heâs coughing a lot againâŠâ Dust whispered and the door was thrown open.
âWhat?â He hissed.
âI said, he started coughing and is currently on the couch, unconscious because he relapsed and the fever meds arenât working.â Dust frowned. âOh! And before you go, I brought this kid home, well not a kid, heâs a year younger than me, but either way, can he stay?â Dust asked.
âYes he can stay! Just let me get to Error!â Nightmare pushed past and ran down the stairs.
âError!â Nightmare called scooping him up.
âI relapsed again huh? Think Watchers were nearby? Maybe they released the irritant again?â Error whispered.
âIrritant?â Blue asked and I shook my head.
âSomething that irritates his condition. Watchers carry it if they are hunting him again. Causes relapses most of the time. He can relapse other times but itâs probably the irritant.â Dust whispered. Blue nodded and watched for a moment as Nightmare checked Error over like a worried husband.
âWhat are they to each other?â Blue asked and Dust shrugged.
âItâs best to ask them. Theyâve known each other for five years and they legit knew each other before anyone else here. They share a room and act all lovey dovey but they could just be mega close friends. That or they are really making out in their spare time.â Dust smirked. Blue looked at them as Nightmare cupped Errors face.Â
Blue noticed each chipped piece of skull on Error's head. He also noticed the band aid peeling away from the ill skeletons head. It was covering a nasty crack near the center front of Errorâs skull.Â
Blue watched as Nightmare pulled away the band aid and dug through a pocket. He pulled out a new band aid and unpeeled it before placing it over the crack. He leaned forward and kissed the spot where the band aid stuck.Â
âOh! Mr. Nightmare? How did you and Error meet?â Blue asked after a moment of silence. Nightmare looked up and smiled.
âError usually tells the story better but Iâve heard it enough that I, myself, at least can tell it to the best of my abilities. I can probably combine both stories to get the best one but trust me, itâs one crazy story.â Nightmare pulled Errorâs skull closer and smiled.
âOkay settle down, this is gonna be a long⊠story.â


















