(Dream's POV)

"Where am I?" I asked myself. "Is this even a dream?"

All around me was darkness. There was no light, objects, or even a single person. This was one of the weirdest dreams I ever entered.

Not only that, but it seemed the whole floor- at least I thought it was the floor- was covered in a black liquid and made mini ripples every time I took a step. I walked across the void like space for what seemed like hours.

"Hello~? Is there anyone here?" I tried calling out.

No response.

I repeated that same call for a while, and the same result came out. I started to wonder if I was in the void by accident. Wait, even the void would probably have Geno or a Gaster around. I started to feel uncomfortable by the eerie presence. However, just as I turned to leave, a heard a hum come from afar. Despite not seeing a person, the sound echoed around me. Then, ripples that didn't belong to me came from somewhere away.

I followed them.

As I came closer to the source, the ripples became more precise. Then, there was someone sitting on the floor. But he had black chains covered in black goop wrapped around his wrists and arms. Then, my soul dropped as I recognized some of his features.

The dark purple attire with the golden trims. The same boots. And what seemed to be a golden crown wrapped around his skull.

In hesitation, I reached my hand out to him, calling to him. Please let it be him...

"Brother?"

His head rose a little, turning his head toward me ever so slightly. The moon engraved on the crown and the purple eyes shook me to the core.

There was my big brother, sitting in front of me and okay! But...why was he chained up? And why did he look so broken?

One word escaped from his mouth, and for a second, I couldn't recognize his own voice. It sounded so sad and broken, like he gave up on his life.

"Dream?"

I felt something grab my shoulder and turn me violently. I almost yelled as I saw Nightmare? But he looked as he did in the battle not long ago; covered in black and blue goop, with his single eye glaring with hatred. However, his clothes looked more destroyed than usual, his shirt ripped and showing parts of his ribs, and the tentacles were longer and more slim.

The goopy Nightmare pulled me up to his face and screamed so loud, my skull was ringing.

GET OUT!!

As if on cue, everything in my vision turned white.

(Nightmare's POV)

I only watched as my brother Dream suddenly disappeared from sight, leaving me with them again. They stepped closer to me, I scooted back. If it weren't for these chains, I would've ran by now. They kneeled down to my level, their blue eye staring into mine.

Did you contact him here? They asked with a growl. Their voice was a combination with my own and hundreds of others distorted.

"N-No. I didn't even know he was here. I've just been staring into the bland darkness for who knows how long." I said that last line with sarcasm. The 'dark me' got back up with a sneer.

Are you insulting us?

"Probably...Seeing my brother for the first time in years was probably the brightest moment to happen to me. Even if it was for a moment before you came along."

Don't change the subject! How did he get in here!?

"I'm telling you I don't know! It might've been an accident! He might figure out how to come back though. I'm hoping..." I murmured. It was true. If that was my real brother, I want him to come back. I miss him so much. Dark me clearly didn't like that as they pulled me closer, growling low and their sharp fingers gripping my shoulder.

If you're lying to us, we'll gladly leave you alone in here again.

I was scared by that. What's worse than talking to them? Leaving me here alone in the darkness. I don't want to be alone!

"No please! Please, I wouldn't lie to you! Not anymore!" They seemed pleased with the answer, letting their grip loose.

We believe you. If Dream really did come back on accident, we can't let him damage you again.

"I don't know what you're talking about. I love him, he's my brother."

Well, he didn't love you enough to stop those people from hurting you. Did he step in when those people chucked rocks at you? No. He only ignored it. You were in pain, and he didn't notice. But...

Dark me sat down next to me, only a few inches away. I felt my joints lock up.

We noticed. We noticed you were in pain, fearing for your life when everyone decided to kill you. If it weren't for us, you would be dead. Would you rather be dead right now? They stared down at me, waiting for an answer. I turn away, not wanting to answer them.

As much as I hated to admit it, they were right. I would be dead if it weren't for them. They got rid of the threat for me, and I should be grateful. And I did a little. However, I also hated them for it and wish they would disappear from my life. But we both know that's highly impossible...

One of their tentacles turn my head toward them again. I hated when they did that. I hated them the moment they trapped me here. I hated everything about them. I want them to go away.

We're going to be doing some business again with Dust and Killer. You will remain here as usual. If Dream comes to this place again, you are to notify us immediately. You'll know when we respond.

They glare at me.

And don't even try lying and keeping it a secret.

With a snap from their fingers, the black chains wrap tighter around my arms and they disappear into the black floor.

I was alone again.

A/N: Hey everyone! Meet Nightmare's evil self! I honestly don't know what to call them as it would be confusing to call them both Nightmare, so I need name suggestions. Let me know what you guys think. And if anyone's confused why I call the goopy Nightmare "them" or "us" is because they're a culmination of all the universe's negative feelings, which includes every being's feelings. So they don't have a specific gender. ^_^