---a few weeks later---

Ink rushed around his home in the doodlesphere, gathering up all his paints, brushes and knives while Dream just watched, a dull, sad look in his eyes. “We’re finally gonna do it Dream!” Ink explained as he packed up the rest of his paints and mounted his precious Broomy onto his back. “We’re finally gonna beat Error! Or at least, let Classic deal with him” he snickered, opening the front door and gesturing Dream forward.

Dream only sighed, his dull, grey eyes looking down. “...you go on ahead…. I’ll meet you there later…” he mumbled, barely being able to be heard, as he turned to go back upstairs.

Ink frowned. ‘He’s been like that for weeks’ Ink thought as he closed the door behind him and teleported in front of Toriel's door in the original Undertale, where Classic wanted them to meet. ‘I wonder if he had a fight with Nightmare?’ Ink hummed, continuing to think about why Dream was acting so dull and lifeless. “I could ask Blueberry!” Ink said out loud with a triumphant grin. 

He quickly dialed Blueberrys number and called him up. ‘Blue’s been distant to...so i hope he will answer…’ Ink thought, sighing as the phone went right to voicemail after a few rings. 

Ink sighed again and put his phone away before swiping his brush and teleporting to the original Undertale, right outside Toriel's door. 

---with Dream---

Dream paced through the Dreamscape, hoping to the gods above that he could still enter into Nightmare realm through here. 

He sighed in relief as he landed on his feet in front of Nightmares castle after going through a portal. Dust was currently out practicing with Cross, both of them stopping immediately after feeling Dreams aura. 

They looked at one another before Dust slowly stalked his way over to Dream. “What are you doing here?” he growled softly. 

Dream raised his hands up to show he meant no harm, both bad skeletons relaxing at his motion. “I come here bearing a message about Ink and Classic planning an attack on Error and Nightmare” he said, slowly putting his hands down. 

Dust and Cross’s eyes widened before they quickly gestured for Dream to come inside. 

Nightmare was currently on the couch, Error leaning against him after finally being relaxed enough to sleep. 

Nightmare himself was relaxed before he felt Dream positive aura, making him stiffen up immediately. His head snapped towards the door, letting out a low growl when his eyes landing on Dream.

Dream himself was very weak now, having so many negative emotions around him was draining his strength and magic. 

“What is he doing here Dust?” Nightmare growled loudly, making Cross take a step back out of fear, before retreating up the stairs and to his room. Nightmares negativity thankfully kept Error asleep. 

Dream sighed, taking a step forward. “Ink and Classic are planning an attack on you and Error, I come here with whereabouts and warnings of said attack.” he said seriously, looking into Nightmares eyes and surprisingly not flinching. 

Nightmare searched Dreams eyes and body language for a moment, trying to sense any lies coming from the positive skeleton. Finding none he relaxed a little. “And why do you wanna help us?” he asked, narrowing his eyes. 

Dream sighed. “Because what Ink is doing isn’t right and I want my friend back…” he hugged himself, looking down.

Nightmare smiled softly, setting a hand on Dreams shoulder. “I believe you” he said gently, the gang staring at them in utter disbelief and shock. 

Dream looked up at Nightmare with a hopeful smile. “Thank you…. brother…” Nightmare smiled back. “Anything for my brother” 

Nightmare then turned to his gang as Dream tilted his head. “Where is Error?” he asked Nightmare. Nightmare smiled, pointing up the stairs. “He’s napping with his mother” Cross answered for Dream, Nightmare nodding. 

‘Error has a mother?’ Dream thought, before shaking his head. ‘Later Dream, later’ 

“Ok” Nightmare turned back to Dream. “About this plan?” “oh yes!” Dream looked towards them all. “Ink and Classic are planning an ambush on you guys and while the ambush is going on Classic will single you out Nightmare.” he said to his brother, looking over at him. “And then try and kill you while Ink distracts the gang” 

They all stared at Dream in shock. “but...Classic is good now...why would he wanna single out Nightmare?” Killer asked softly, straightening up. 

Dream sighed. “He saw and heard Nightmare tell Error his true feelings” he said with a happy sigh, knowing his brother was truly happy now. 

Nightmare stiffened. “He what?” Nightmare growled. Dream shook his head and rose a hand to silence his now fuming brother. “He loves Error too Nightmare...and he’ll do anything to make Error his. Forever. “