Étoile's POV

Some days pass and I'm training Ghastly still. He's a great lil bro, at least that's what I think since he calls me big bro now and Dream calls me nephew now....Ghastly is getting better with his training. We've moved onto combat with weapons or being resourceful. I've started training the blaster with him too. One day, I tested him with his instincts. I blindfold him and see if he can hear me coming. He caught me in less than a minute. Then, with the defense, he took me down in four. He's getting good. That's for sure. Jasper has even joined in training, especially since his father has been leaving with Encre more often for OBVIOUS reasons. I'm the oldest, being 14, so they leave me in charge. It isn't that hard. I keep my sword close at all times. That Killer avoids me like the plague, and when he doesn't leave me alone, he often is causing an issue. He just can't seem to trust me or accept that I'm Ghastly's mentor. 

I have not taken a liking to him either. 

He'd ask about Nightmare, or who Ghastly calls Papa and has me refer to as Father. I do not answer him. I stay honest, but don't provide him much. If he wants info out of me, he has to respect me and not make me his anger management punching bag. I'd like to be accepted by him, he is the boyfriend Father forgot about. Before reincarnation, he spoke so highly and fondly of Killer. I'd like to see that side of Killer he was so fond of. The real Killer. But since it seems like that isn't happening anytime soon, he isn't getting anything from me.

Now I stand on a stool and start tying a string to a nail as Uncle Dream ties the other. We are hanging up a sign, but have it rolled up to wait for the big day.

"What's this?"I hear a voice ask

I look down and see it's Killer.

"Nothing. What do you want?"I ask

"To know when you're leaving."He says

"Killer! Don't be rude!"Uncle Dream says

"What?"He says

"He's a nephew! He isn't ever leaving! And he's nephew Ghastly's mentor! He won't go anywhere ever!"Uncle Dream snaps

"Well, he's gonna stop needing training some day."Killer says

"There is no such thing. Besides, Ghastly sees him as a brother. As family. As do I and everyone else."Uncle Dream says

"Why?"He asks

"Well he has helped and been around more than you have. Maybe if you weren't such a jerk we'd be able to say the same for you. And don't use my brother's trip as an excuse."Uncle Dream says

"Uncle Dream, I'm gonna go hang up the banner outside."I say, grabbing another banner we made

"Of course."He says

I head to the door but get stopped. Killer tugs on my tie.

"No, you know what time it is kid."He says

"Can it be quicker this time?"I ask

"What? Got a place to be?"He asks

"No, but I'm guessing you do. With all your important top secret disappearances."I say

"Ugh, go downstairs."He says

I nod and follow him to the basement.

"You know what I'm looking for."He says

"And you're not getting it."I say

"Come on, please?"He asks

"Why would I give the person who's been mean to me and even blinded me what they want? That just sets a cycle of you using me. Father warned me of those kinds of people. I'm surprised you became one of those people."I say

"No I haven't"He says

"Ahem."I say, rolling up my sleeve to show the scars and point to my eye that can no longer see

"Oh.....Aw shit. I have no excuses. I'm sorry kid. How about I give ya a chance?"He says, coming to his senses

I smile.

"Then I'll give you another one."I say

He extends his hand and we shake on it.

"Emm....Is your father still on that mission of his? How is Ghastly's training coming along?"He asks, trying to make conversation

I feel better now. We begin to talk and I explain, little by little, what I know. But I keep it vague in case this is a trick. My watch lights up and I check it. Father messaged me.

"I...Gotta go. I'll be back soon!"I say, leaving

He nods.

I head out and look for him.

I call out his name but get no answer. 

Darkness falls. I decide to turn back. I don't have my weapon after all. But then I feel something grab my hands and cover my mouth. I try to fight but could hardly move. I shake my head and frown. But then I bite the hand, doing my best to free myself in order to do something, anything. Then I get beaten to the ground instead.

"Hey! Fuck off!"A voice yells

The guy gets slapped off me. I get up weakly.

"Étoile, are you ok?"A familiar voice asks

I look and see Father standing in a battle pose. He is ready to fight if others come.

"Wounded but ok. Allsun, I'm here to get you home. We have a surprise for you and welcome you."I say

"I've read your messages. Is it true I have a brother?"He asks

"Yes, his name is Dream and he is awesome! He has missed you so much, as well as everyone else! All your friends! There is so much to explain!"I say

"There's others?"He asks

"Yep! I can explain! Let's get home!"I say

"Does brother have anyone close to him?"He asks

"Yes, he has a boyfriend named Cross. He's awesome too."I say

He looks at me like I just spoke Wing dings.

"Boyfriend...?"He says, looking confused af

I forgot. He doesn't know what love is anymore. So these terms are new to him.

"Oh, that's his very close friend that he shares a bond with!"I say

I smile. He nods and helps me up. I lead him home but have him wait. I go in and unravel the banners.

"Guys! He's here!"I shout

Quickly, the living room got filled with Jasper, Ghastly, Encre and Fallacy. I guess Uncle Dream went back to his house. Killer is who knows where. They all smile. 

"I'll get what you guys baked for him!"Encre says, going to the kitchen

"Jasper, behave."Fallacy says

"You're telling me! One sec, let me get a camera!"Jasper cheers, running off

Ghastly was hopping, bursting with excitement. I open the door and he walks in. He looks around and smiles at the scene and each of us.

"Heh, feels familiar."He says, shutting the door.

"Papa!"Ghastly cheers

"Son!"Father cheers

They hug happily. Ghastly cries from joy. He's been apart from Father for so long.

"Papa! I missed you so much! Welcome home! I understand why you left now! Big bro explained everything! You may have forgotten stuff but that can be remade!"He says

"it's good to find you're okay, son. It's good to be home. I'll settle in soon enough. I'm sure everything will go back to normal."Father says

"Hello, Nig-Allsun."Fallacy says, correcting himself

Father looks at him.

"Ah, you must be Fallacy. Call me Nightmare if you wish. But not outside, I get this feeling that my old life wasn't the safest and if others learn I'm back, there could be trouble."He says

"Fair enough."Fallacy says

"So...How are you and Encre? Getting closer I assume?"Father says

Fallacy jolts, his face going yellow and giving Father a shocked expression. He clearly didn't expect this.

"I sense good from you both and Étoile has been communicated with me. He told of your trips with him. You both seem very happy. I am happy for that. I.....Knew you could do it, like some experience from the past was telling me it as well."He says

His faint memories.

"Ah...Okay."Fallacy says

"Welcome home, Monsieur! Étoile and Ghastly made these for you!"Encre says, coming in with the emerald brownies

He gives the snack a perplexed gaze.

"They were your favorite, Papa."Brother says

He nods and takes one. He munches on it and you could tell he loves it.

"Delicious! Thanks, sons!"He says, hugging both of us

We hug him back.

"I got the camera!"Jasper says, flying back downstairs

"Why hello, mischievious child. How have you liked your training?"Father asks

Jasper smiles and hugs him.

"It rocks!"He says

We all begin to chat.

"I'm guessing everyone else is asleep."Father says

"Mhm."Encre agrees

"But tomorrow I'll get you reaquainted with all of them! They'll be so happy!"I tell him

"Even Brother?"He asks

"That's who we'll start with! And your nephew of course!"I say

"I have a nephew?"He asks

"Oh gosh, we have a lot of work ahead of us. Hmmm, what memories to tell him..."Fallacy says

"Palette, yes."I say

"What has Dream been doing...."He says with a shake of his head

His face looked so confused and surprised. ⊙_⊙?

"It's fine. You'll get it all by the time we visit."I tell him

"Thank you."He says

"Everyone get together and say cheese!"Jasper says

"Cheese!"We cheer

He clicks the button.

"Done!"He says

"Ok, now that's done, let's get you warmed up, monsieur! And, Étoile! Let's get you wrapped up and tended to!"Encre says

Few minutes later, I'm back by the fire with a blanket wrapped around me. Encre has patched up my injuries. But I'm not alone by the fire this time. Father is hugging me close, wrapped in a blanket as well. He has dozed off now, but hugs me close. In return, I hug him and hold the blanket on him.

"Son...It's gonna be ok....Training for you will continue.....Storge to you and Ghastly...."He says sleepily

"Hehe...Same to you, Father...Same to you."I say with a smile

I feel so safe and happy. We at least have something to go off of. He has Storge, he remembers that kind of love for us but probably doesn't even realize it's love. It may not be love to the others or the kinds that he remembers, but it's a start. I guess he learned a lot of greek terms on his journey. He probably went to some Greek mythology AU or something by mistake. 

Eh, whatever. 

I lift the blanket to wrap around him better, covering his head. Then I doze off right then and there, snuggling Father.

 The next morning, Encre's POV

I sit and read a book. I put the fire out a few moments ago while Allsun, er, Nightmare and Étoile sleep together. They look so sweet and peaceful. They look like family, though I cannot manage to get them into a proper bed. They are comfy on the floor and Allsun grips Étoile and the floor whenever I tried to move them. So, I just stayed out with them to ensure nothing goes wrong. I hear a door open, then close.

"I'm back."Killer says

I keep reading.

"Hey, Encre."He says nicely

I'm surprised at his friendliness. He hasn't been like this in so long.  I look at him and smile.

"Wow! How long has it been since you were in a good mood like this?"I ask

Suave peeks his head in. I already know what's coming.

"According to my watch, 4 months, 16 days, 3 hours aaaand 25 sconds!"He says

"Thank you, Suave!"I say

"No problem."He says, then pops his head out of the room.

"Heh, he's a father time guy, huh?"Killer says

I nod.

"Wait...."He says, going to the mantel

He looks at the picture Jasper took and framed, sitting right on it.

"When was this taken?"He asks

"Last night."I say

"Who's that?"He asks, pointing to Allsun

I smile.

"Heh, he's back, Killer."I say

"Huh?"He says, not catching on

I facepalm.

"Killer...."I sigh

"What?"He asks

"Nightmare. But he goes by Allsun now and I should warn you that he lost a lot of memories, like love and such."I say

"WHAT?!?"He yells

"Hm?"a voice says

I frown and shake my head.

I look and see Allsun waking up now.

"Nighty?"Killer says, looking at him

Allsun sits up.

He looks at Killer.

"Who the hell are you?"He asks

"Killer!"Killer says

"Oh....Well that rings a bell."He says

"Really?"Killer asks

"Yes, you are the asshole who beat my son Étoile here up while training Ghastly! And I don't take too kindly to bitches who hurt my family."He says, getting up and the blanket sliding off

"We warned you that you were gonna regret it."I say

Killer just stands there in disbelief.

"What are you talking about?"He asks

"Seems like you know exactly what I'm talking about. Don't act dumb, I hate people who pull that crap on me. Étoile messaged me everything that night. Now, will you make things easy with that mind of yours and get an easier punishment or are you gonna keep playing games, making me get creative?"He asks

I just sit and watch this go down.

They talk a bit and a few minutes later, Allsun had to get creative. He approaches Killer and glares him down. I actually see Killer tremble.

"Never mess with my kids again. Because then you mess with me and you never want that."He says

"I'm sorry, Nighty!"Killer says

"Who's Nighty? I'm Allsun. Only friends call me Nightmare in private and that's it. Nothing more, nothing less. And you're no friend of mine. No sir ree."He says

"I'm sorry!"Killer repeats

"It's too late for sorry. Should have thought of this before you hurt my kid!"He snaps 

He places a hand on a hand on Killer's chest and begins to mutter. A glow begins to form from his hand. Killer looks so confused.

"Uh.....What are you doing?"He asks

"And screw you."Allsun says

The glow sinks into Killer and he falls back, unconscious. Allsun looks at me.

"What did you do?"I ask

"Oh, just letting him have a little chat with his inner demons. One of my skills I learned. Don't worry, I'd never use it on you guys! Not unless any of you doublecross me!"He says

"Ah...Ok..."I say

"Who was he in the past?"He asks

"Your boyfriend."I reply

"Boyfriend...? Huh, that word has no meaning to me."He tells me

"Your Kills?"I suggest

"Huh, that does seem familiar. But....Guess he's my ex-Kills now. I'll go make breakfast."He says, going to the kitchen

He stops at the doorway to the kitchen.

"If he doesn't wake up by nightfall, tell me. I'll....I'll take him to the hospital."He says

Then, he leaves. 

Fallacy rushes downstairs and checks me for wounds worriedly.

"I heard a crash! Is everything okay? What happened? Are you okay? Are you hurt? Are y-uh.....What happened to Killer?"He asks

"Night met him and had the knowledge of what he did to Étoile. Killer tried to be loving and failed, Allsun, er Night, doesn't even recall love."I explain

"Ah...That makes sense. He believes in Storge and stuff......Should I tell him that those are just types of love?"He says

"Not unless you want to be like Killer. We truly don't know what he's capable of."I say

He nods. He sits beside me and takes the book from me. He pulls me into his lap. I look at him, feeling my face burn up.

"F-Fallacy!"I stutter

"Relax, I'm just giving you your morning gift.~"He says, then kisses my neck

"A-Aah! F-Fallacy...."I say, feeling my face burn as he does this

"Breakfast is ready!"Allsun says

"It sure is.~"Fallacy says, winking at me

"Uh, I meant I made pancakes but okie then!"He says

I look and see him slowly back out of the room.

"Shoot, he saw."Fallacy mutters, his face going yellow

Suave just looks at us and facepalms.

"M'Lord...why.....Jasper taught you better than this!"He says

"Someone call me?"Jasper says, coming downstairs

"Q-Quit it!"I mutter

Fallacy stops.

"Father, don't even think of it."Jasper says

"He already did and acted on it, m'lord Jasper."Suave says

"Are you kidding me? Father, you-"Jasper begins

"Pancakes are ready!"Allsun shouts

"Ooo! Pancakes!"Jasper says, strolling into the kitchen

Allsun/Nightmare peeks out with a you-owe-me look. I look at Fallacy. He smiles nervously at me.

"Too early..."I say, then go to the kitchen to get some pancakes

Étoile's POV again

Reaquainting Father with everyone starts today. It is....interesting to say the least. We start by going to Uncle Dream's house. I knock on the door and wait patiently. The door opens and Cross stands there, kissing Uncle Dream.

"Uh....Hello Uncle Dream. Mr. Cross."I say

Both of them jolt and look at me, their faces bright. I hear X!Chara laughing in the house.

"É-Étoile! H-Hey!"Cross says

"Nephew, I c-can explain-"Uncle Dream stutters

"Way to make a first impression again. You don't have to explain to me, uncle. Though your brother is a different story."I say

I look at Father and he looks so confused and shocked again. It was like seeing that math equations meme in reality.

"Oh! Brother! H-Hey!"Uncle Dream says

"H-Hello, buddy! I'm so dead..."Cross says, then mutters to himself nervously

"Unclemare! Cousin!"Another voice cheers

Hopping through a window comes cousin Palette. He hugs me then hugs Father. Father smiles at him.

"Hello, Nephew. Wait..."He says

He looks at Palette, then at Uncle and Cross. This repeats a few times.

"Brother. Explain!"He says

"Oh dear...."Uncle says

"Wait! Father, you chat with Palette, I gotta speak with them."I say

He nods.

"Okay, so he has no clue of a majority of his life. His mind is a blank slate. He only remembers some things faintly and clearly recalls his love for his family. But he no longer knows it as love. He forgot of love, or any terms related to it. He thinks of Storge, but don't tell him that's love or he will most likely destroy you. Don't say stuff like boyfriend and stuff, and DO NOT mention Killer, he will just get angry."I warn them

"Got it."They say

I open the door again.

"Can I join in the training, Uncle?"Palette asks

"Uhh..."Father says

"I know I can't use a tentacle but I could learn how to use my roller better and learn to fight naturally especially when the foe has an advantage, can't I?"He asks

"That's up to Dream..."He says

Palette then quickly explains how he isn't technically Dream's son, but from another timeline and was adopted by this one.

"Ah, that makes more sense. Especially since you don't seem to have any of his traits."He says

"Yea.."Palette says

"Go ahead, Palette!"Dream says

"Wait, I want to meet them."He says

"Hey Palette. I came. Oh, hello, sir!"another voice says

I look and there is Goth.

"Let me guess, you are Goth?"Father says

"Mhm."Goth says

"He's Geno and Reaper's son. Shino is running about playing and making her snowmen out back."Palette says

"I'm sorry, who?"He asks

"We'll get to them, one step at a time."I say

We go inside and I smile. He hugs Dream and Palette, approving his relationship with his precious Gothy. He looks at Cross and formerly shakes his hand.

"I can sense good memories from you. Were we...Good friends?"He asks

"Mhm."Cross says

"Well good. I'll be sure to protect you both in that case. Just as long as you keep him happy and he keeps you happy."He says

"O-Ok."Cross says

"Now, where's your Chara?"He asks

"Here!"X!Chara says, swinging from the ceiling fan

"Here is your chocolate you requested."He says

X!Chara hops down and smiles. He happily is given a bar of chocolate.

"You knew?!"Cross asks

"Sure did. Who do you think gave Ink!Pap the reincarnation idea?"X!Chara says

Father sits with them and smiles. They talk for hours without end. I go to check on Palette and Goth, catching them kissing.

"Welp, you certainly got that from Dream, Palette. Timing."He says

Palette looks at me, his face a blushing mess. Then Gothy realizes the same.

"You both are a good pair, cousin."I say

Palette smiles while Goth tugs his hood over his face. 

"But just stay safe okay?"I say, getting an overwhelming sense to protect them

Maybe my training has gotten me to be overprotective or protective at all to others. They nod, understanding my statement. I decide to leave them be.

The day goes on and everyone meets the new Nightmare, Allsun. But least to say, we interrupted a LOT of kisses between the couples. Each of them got my warning and were blushing messes when caught. Each of them remind him of good times. But I notice he asked each of them what love was. They each gave different definitions and he wrote them down. He was taking it calmly, though didn't write Reaper's down which was:The joy of messing with the one you love most. A few yells are worth it.

He was joking but still got yelled at by his tsundere boyfriend that we know as Mama Bear Geno. We go home, him having a journal of notes and memories now. He comes inside and sighs, then took Killer to the nearest hospital.

"Tch, idiot."He muttered before leaving

Something told me that Papa's return won't just bring him back. I smile at this, curious to see where this goes. 

"Brother!"Ghastly calls

I come upstairs.

"I made this for us with Encre!"He says

I peek in and see bunk beds. I stare at it in silent surprise.

"Do you like it? Big bro?"He asks

I start to cry.

"Oh! Big bro! I'm sorry! Is it wrong? Did I do something wrong? I-!"He says

"Nono. Bro, it's perfect. I love it. I'm just not used to being in a family yet and am amazed to be so accepted into this one."I say

He hugs me.

"Do you want top or bottom?"He asks

"Which do you want?"I ask

"Em, top. Then I could do plenty of fun things and peek down at you!"He says

"Top it is then. Let's get you tucked in."I say

"Okay!"He cheers

I lift him into bed and tuck him in. Father returns a few minutes later and reads him the promised story. I fell asleep halfway through though.

Everything seems great. It's nice to have a home. To have a family. Just. Wonderful.