~*(Era/Tri Diamond's pov.)*~

Sighing as I held Asriel in my arms as both Astra and Asriel rested on me. Both softly snoring/breathing to a deep slumber. The children, parents, and other diamonds talking as they prattle on about my story. The children talking about how they will stay true to themselves, the adults wondering about the story, and the diamonds chattering among themselves. 

Ignoring them for now do I look to the children by me. I gaze softening as both just hugged me more and smiled in there sleep. Then I felt a presence settling down near me. Looking up to see it was Nightmare. He looked so lost, so....uncertain. 

"Is something, wrong?"

"Just.......I never been near children without them running from me."

"Hmm."

I decided to do something risky. I put Asriel into Nightmare's hold. Nightmare stiffened when he held Asriel while Asriel just snuggled up to him. Smiling at this I pet Asriel's. He relaxed as I put Astra into my lap as I hummed a soft lullaby I learned form the Chara's. 

Nightmare slowly put his arms around Asriel while looking down in awe that someone was not likely running away. I decided to take a step further. Now that I can touch someone without crashing or even feeling hurt from it I decided to place my head in Nightmare's shoulder. 

I felt as he stiffened as he held Asriel. Feeling his gaze I ignored it as I continued to hum. 

Then I felt his arm around my waist. I jolt abit in surprise but ultimately felt myself relax as I felt his negative aura. It was a small amount but ultimately it relaxed me. Nightmare always did make me feel safe from the world. 

I felt myself grow sleepy as I clutched Astra to me. I felt at peace for a long time. It felt right to be here by his side as I nuzzled abit into his shoulder. His hold tightened as sleep claimed me. 

{Okay, far warning, this may get dark, so be warned. This may contain some things that may trigger people, so please, if you rage to me about this, I will report you.}

~*(Astra's pov.)*~

[Sequence.........Memories loaded.

Subject: Astra{Defective Pearl}

Age: Unknown

Start?

Yes_✔]

"You useless brat!!!"

She cringed as she felt her body get cut from blades that her mother summoned. Her 'Mother' could summon daggers and were incredible sharp. She knew as she was on the receiving end. 

"Why can't you be useful, you complete piece of shit!!!!"

She curled into herself as her mother raged at her for her uselessness. She was learning the art of dancing but she disliked it. She didn't want to dance, she wanted to sew, knit, to learn the art of embroidery. But her mother found it wasteful, distracting, even revolting. 

Tears gathered in her eyes as she listened to her mother completely throw her down. She hated it. She wanted to make her proud of her, she wanted her love again, but ever since Father walked out on them for a mistress, her Mother turned for the worst. 

She felt her Soul crack as her mind spiraled down to a dark abyss. 

She wanted out. 

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She blankly stared above her as tears cascaded down her cheeks. Hands roamed over her body as she felt disgust at herself. Unknown voices chuckled and cooed at her while they molested her. She felt sick but she was just nine, she never has summoned her weapon before. 

She couldn't escape. 

Then thuds rang throughout the room but she paid no mind as she curled into a ball. Then a new hand touched her. it didn't have the same feel as the other hands. It actually felt nice, warm even. 

Then she felt herself conk out.

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She panted as she dodged the projectiles. Her training was tough but satisfying. She could go up to level five without breaking a sweat. Then the stimulation ended and she laughed in joy from the adrenaline. She felt a presence and immediately went in for the kill. She quickly kicked behind her as the presence dodged. 

Then she turned around and put a dagger up to there neck. A senbon needle right to her jugular. She stared right into her mentors eyes. She quickly put the dagger away and bowed to her mentor. 

"Come, Pearl."

She followed immediately as to not cause her mentor any anger. They reached a door as they settle down into the living room. 

"You have learned the art of assassination, well. But it is high time for you to leave."

She held her tongue as she looked to her hands that clutched her pants. 

"You will find that one person that will make you follow them, make you complete. Your master or parental figure in life."

Her thoughts went to her gem as she sighed. She knew that this day was coming but who knew it would be so soon?

"Gather your money and things and leave by sunrise tomorrow."

"Yes, Mentor."

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She stabbed the monster through the heart as she shattered the gem next to it. Sighing, she walked away from the dark alleyway and into the street that was deserted. 

Grumbling at the audacity of others did a flyer laid right by her feet. Picking it up she saw that it was a hiring for a maid at the Clear Diamonds vacation home. 

Tilted her head both ways she decided to take it as she walked to where the castle was. 

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She ignored the whispers of the maids as she cooked. Then someone knocked into her and she watched with apathetic eyes as the food spilled. She glanced to see that the maids were grinning with no remorse while the chef walked over with a furious look. 

She tightened the hold on the knife as she plotted there demise.

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Sighing mentally at the stupidity of others as she walked the halls as the annual Winter Ball was tonight. 

She then spotted the new diamond. He was black, red, yellow, and blue. He was like her. 

Something sparked in her as she saw him. 

She found her master and Mother.