Nightmare's POV hours later

I slowly wake up, gently feeling my head. I shake my head as I open my eye, seeing the familiar ceiling of my room. What happened...? How did I end up here?

"Ah, you woke up. Thank goodness..."Killer says

I sit up, seeing Killer and Dust in my room leaning against the wall.

"What...happened?"I ask

"You passed out and we're here to keep an eye on ya."Killer says

"You were out cold for six hours!"Dust says

"What else do you expect from a simp that got hit with cuteness overload?"Killer chuckles

"Where's Glitchy?"I ask

"He is being handled by Paps and Horror is figuring things out with Buffer in your library now that they got answers from Sci."Dust says

I quickly climb out of bed and head down the halls. I feel tugs on my tentacles.

"Wait! Where are you going?"Dust asks

"To see Glitchy!"I say

"No! You can't with the state he is in right now!"He says

"What is that supposed to mean?"I ask

"Ink hit him with paints and stolen chemicals! He-!"He begins

"That's exactly why I should see him! I will help Paps or Horror find a solution!"I say, thinking he got hurt immediately

"You won't last two seconds near him!"Dust says

"What Dust hasn't gotten to point on is that Ink's shit has changed Error into a child high on a pink vial. You fainted after seeing him and being that the pink vial seems to overpower his glitchy haphephobia, he will have no limits when it comes to overwhelming you with affection."Killer says

"We don't want that for you...or to hear screams as if a child is fucking you."Dust says

"Though it is funny how this is the second time that Ink's paints have caused you to get overwhelmed by Error's affection."Killer chuckles

What...?

Just picturing Error makes me smile.

"I can handle it."I say

"No...You re-"Dust begins

"Shush, Dust. I want to see this. Come on, let's see if you're right. Luckily I've added a few tricks to the castle."He says

"You did what?"I ask

"Sssshhh, that's not important."Killer says, pulling me by the hand.

He pushes a brick, opening a secret passageway. He quickly pulls me through to an opening in a wall.

"I carved this behind a painting so we can see out without being noticed. Take a look and we'll see if you can last in the room with him."He says

I nod, looking through and smiling wider. Paps has Error in his arms as he rocks in a chair and grins. Error clings to his arm, showering it with kisses and a bright smile as he glances frequently at his brother. His clothes cover his body, greatly oversized, and his glasses are way bigger on him as they magnify the pink in his eyes. He looks absolutely adorable.

Just keep calm...Don't freak out...I can't go in to see my adorable husband if I can't control myself...I'm the king of negativity, I should be able to control my emotions.

With some thinking and self-restraint, I am able to remain calm and even slow my soul down. I watch as Paps takes his phone out, showing it to Error who focuses on it easily.

"OkAy bRoThEr, I aM jUsT gOiNg tO tEsT whAt inFluEnCe hIs paInT hAs oN yOu. It'S cOnCeRniNg siNcE iT wAs a miX 0f l0v3 aNd lUsT viAlS. Is tHaT oKaY?"Paps asks

Error nods.

"Ok. NoW wHo iS tHiS?"He asks

"BwUe!"Error replies in an adorable voice

"H0w do yOu fe3L aBoUt hIm?"

"BeSt fWenD!"

Paps nods, swiping on his phone.

"wHo iS tHiS?"He asks

"HowWuH!"Error squeals

"H0w do yOu fe3L aBoUt hIm?"

"I wAnNa hUg hIm! Is hE bAcK yEt?"He asks

"YeS, y0u cAn sEe hIm oNcE dOnE hErE."Paps says

"OkaY!"He says

Pap keeps swiping and asking the same questions, showing Error pictures to identify.  Error keeps squeaking his answers out, smiling, and at times tries to grab the phone from him for a closer look. Then he goes silent at another picture.

"wHo iS tHiS?"He asks

"Ink!"Error replies with a frown

"H0w do yOu fe3L aBoUt hIm?"

Error sticks his tongues out.

"BlEgH!"He whines in disgust.

Then he glances around, seeming to notice something.

"LoOk hErE. wHo iS tHiS?"Paps asks

"DuSt. hE iS wAtChInG.."Error replies, glancing at the painting

Then he fires strings at the painting, tearing it off of the wall and revealing the holes Killer carved out. He smiles, clapping happily.

"KiLlUh! DuS! Ni!"He gasps, his eyes turning into hearts.

"How did he-?"Killer begins

I chuckle.

"He's a destroyer and was blind for who knows how long before getting glasses. He has grown to adapt and has a 6th sense for detecting other souls present."I say

"Well, he lasted this long so I guess we could get him in there.."Dust says

We head in through the door and Error is hopping eagerly in Pap's lap.

"It sEeMs tHaT wE aRe aLl cLeaR nOw cOnCeRniNg tHe piNk paInT."Paps says

We go over and Error eagerly hops up to hug Dust first. I can't see his hands underneath his sleeves but telling by how Dust's face changes to one of pain, I think he is squeezing Dust tightly. Then he hops to Killer and hugs him tightly as well, his smile clear on his face. Then he glances at me and hops into my arms, hugging me tightly. His hands grip my back and start petting the area where my tentacles sprout out. I sit down and he snuggles into my arms, looking up at me with his adorable smile. My tentacles drop against the floor, feeling numb.

Stars he is so adorable....

He motions for me to lower his head and I obey. He cups a hand over his mouth as if about to whisper a secret to me.

"Ni....I wAnT t0 t3Ll y0u s0m3tHiNg..."He whispers

"Yes, Glitchy?"I ask quietly 

His cheeks glow a bright yellow.

"I wUv wHeN yOu cAlL mE dAt. I wUv y0u."He tells me

I smile at him.

"I love you too, Glitchy."I tell him as the other three looks shocked that I'm still conscious.

"YaAaY!"He cheers happily, kissing my cheek.

"Now, you said that you wanted to see Horror?"I ask

"AnD bUfFEr! ThEy hAvE t0 b3 oKiE!"He says

"I'll take you to them."I say, lifting him up.

He squeals with joy and with a nod from Paps, I take him away to locate Horror and Buffer. I find them and Glitchy smiles at them. Then he yawns adorably, blinking tiredly. He shifts in my arms, tucking his face in my chest.

"NiCe...SoUl...cAlM...."He mutters

Moments later I hear gentle snores and sigh, smiling at him as a hand still grips onto me as if to make sure I don't leave him. I take his glasses off with a tentacle, setting them aside.

"We will find cures to the chemicals soon, Dad."Horror says

"Might want to stay close since we are nearly done."Buffer says

I nod, sitting beside them. 

Heh, he is so adorable...I think I love it when Ink's plans backfire.

TBC