A 7 years old kid named Error smiles as he runs to the park where he used to play with his friends. He and his friends had been planning on picking a doll each to bring it home. But they pick the doll from a tree that used to known as Cursed Tree.

He doesn't know why but his parents always warn him not to pick any dolls from the tree because of how cursed they are. His parents say if he picks the door,  A ghost will come and curse the picker and get killed within 2 days.

Before their death, The ghost will haunt them and drive them to sleepless night. The ghost will makes them able to go through painful undetected moment till the ghost is satisfied. The ghosts are random and based on what dolls do you pick.

He and his friends will test it out by picking the dolls. He doesn't really know or care the consequences. All he cares are the doll is cute and he wants to pick one of it to be cuddle with at home.

He loves doll after all!
Especially handmade puppets!

If anyone ask why there are dolls hanging on the tree? Then the answer is the tree is cursed. So within a month, At least one family must make a doll and hang it on the tree to keep the dark monsters trapped. They believe doll have a small soul that can be played with the demon of that cursed tree.

That tree is so big so that's why people can hang the dolls there without worrying the space too much. They also believe by hanging a doll to a tree will give their family protection from the ghost or demons lurked inside of it.

There's also a story where a kid steals the doll and suddenly dies unreasonable within 3 days after that kid picked the doll. No one knows what happen to the kid. He is not drowned, choked, stabbed, starved or poisoned. It still been a mystery for decades and the polices gave up on trying to solve this mystery. In exchange, They suspect that if anyone pick a doll/steal a doll from that cursed tree, Then they will be cursed for their whole life.

Back to the real life!

Error is with hos friends now. They are Ink, Blue, Outer, Lust and Theo (TheoEvelyn). Error smiles happily and prepares lots of rock to be thrown at the doll.

"Ready?" He asks at his friends.

"Yup!"

"Duh~!"

"I'm scared..."

"Yeah!"

"Let's go!"

"3, 2, 1 Go!" Error cheers as he starts throwing a rock at random dolls along with his friends. One by one the doll starts falling and lands on the ground. All of them grin and takes a doll each.

Ink gets a doll which is a skeleton. He wears yellow tiara and cape. It has stars on his eyes and cape. He wears some kind like superman clothing but yellow version. It's adorable for Ink (BuT DeAdLy inTimIdatIng)

Blue gets a skeleton doll with a knife in its hand. Its eyes are red and blue. It wears a blue hoodie and black t-shirt underneath it. It also wears red scarf around its neck. It's cute and both of them can be scarf buddies! :D (mUrdEroUs knIfE)

Outer gets a skeleton with a glasses on. It wears a lab coat and dark blue shirt underneath. Its holding a small pen and book. It looks smart and charming for Outer. He think this doll likes to do experiments in science. (ExPeRimEnT iN cuTtinG bOdiEs)

Lust gets a skeleton doll with a choppy head. It's like a quarter of his skull is missing. It also has red blood eye while the other eye is pitch black. It gets creepy smile and ketchup stains on his clothes. Most importantly he has a small cute axe. (uSeD tO cHoP hIs PrEY)

While Theo is hugging a Galaxy cat plushy. The colour is of course galaxy and it has fluffy ears and tails. It's cute, soft and huggable! (huGgEd To DeAtH)

Lastly Error gets the most odd doll. It is pitch black. Only has a small blue eyes and it has grumpy frown. There's tentacles sticking out from his back. It's cute and most unique! (it'S thE MoSt CuRSEd dOlL hOw UnLuCkY)

Error chuckles and runs back home after saying goodbyes to his friends. Error smiles softly and starts cleaning the doll from dust. He kisses the doll's head softly, "Hehe you are so cuteeee! I'm going to name you Night!!" He says happily.

He gently hugs the doll while smiling softly. A shadowy figure starts slowly approaching Error from the back. His sharp claws starts grasping his neck and chokes him slowly yet painfully. Creepy grins appear on his face, Watching Error suffer.

Error coughs heavily and turns his head to the shadow figures. He had gone through something worst. Error smiles in pain and his tiny hands gently touches his claws. "H-hello- AkH!" Error screams in pain when that thing suddenly chokes him in surprise

"What the hell is this kid doing... He isn't afraid?" The monster mumbles softly and chokes him harder. He doesn't know why he finds that this kid hands are comforting.

Error cries softly and gently grips on his face. "S-stop, It hurts. I-I know you are lonely right?" He asks softly and pats his cheeks gently.

"....It's useless by just normal choking, How about some real pain~?" The monster chuckles softly as he pins Error hands down to the floor. His legs also are pinned by tentacles. His tentacle starts digging itself down to Error's hand.

"A-aArGh! I-It h-h...hurts! Nnn! I-I'm sorry if.... I h-h...hurt y-your f-feelings!" Error cries even more as he closes his eyes tightly.

"Hehe your screams are so cute...... I like it..." He mumbles. His tentacles dig itself deeper inside Error's arms and ribs. He hears a satisfying cracks and grins even more.

Error screams loudly in pain. His eyes are dried because of tears and more bloods coming out from his hands. He coughs heavily and bloods come out from his mouth. It tastes iron and salty. He feels like puking but soon his vision is getting blurrier.

"D-Don't.... k-kill.......m...me....." Error whispers weakly then passes out.

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24 hours left

Error slowly wakes up and looks around but finding burns on his neck, pains on his arms and numbness to his ribs. He can't move much, Only his legs that can wiggle a little.

Error smiles softly when he sees Night aka the doll that he gets from that tree. His hand tries to grasp it but he instantly screams in pain.

"You are still breathing huh?" That same figure says as he looks at Error. He is sitting across Error and is staring deep into Error's eyes.

"U-uhm... I-I'm sorry for saying something about you being a loner..." He mumbles and coughs heavily. His throat is dry and he is dehydrated from those screams, tears and chokes.

".....Any last words?" The monster asks as his tendril suddenly flies in front of Error.

Error gulps softly, "A-are you from that doll? You both look exactly... S-same..." He mumbles.

"Of course duh. You are the one steal me from my home. Say bye~!" He chuckles and swings his tentacles at Error.

"W-WAIT! T-TELL ME Y-YOUR NAME FIRST!" Error says in panic as he closes his eyes.

"....Name?" He asks in confusion as he looks at Error. He swings his tentacles back in curiosity.

"L-Like um... Someone to address you... M-mine is Error for an example." Error mumbles.

"Error? Isn't that existed already?" He says.

"I-I um... Y-yeah... U-uh...."

"SPIT IT OUT ALREADY!" The monster yells.

"ITCANTAKEAFTEREXISTINGWORDSOHMYGODI'MSOSORRYFORSTUTTERINGPLEASEFORGIVEMEDON'TKILLME!" Error rambles out quickly.

"Where do you get that name?" He asks.

"B-but p-promise me you won't k-kill me..." Error stutters out.

"What?" He asks as the aura changes. It becomes darker and deadlier.

"I M-MEAN WHEN YOU GET IT WHEN YOU ARE CREATED!" He rambles again and shuts his eyes.

"Demon12 doesn't give me any name.... Oh wait, My name is Experiment6969." He says in monotone face.

"... U-uhm that's not a name..." Error mumbles timidly.

"Then what's a name?" He asks.

"I-It's um made up of letters... B-but without numbers..." Error mumbles. No one asks what is a name before and he doesn't know how to explain it.

"Then can I make a name by myself?" He asks.

"...Um... Y-yeah... As long as y-you like it... Anybody can g-give you that name... Or nickname... L-like... Mine is Error, My nickname is Ruru or Erry." He mumbles.

"It can be more than one?" He questions and tilts his head. Error finds it cute and adorable because he loves it when someone is dumber than him.

"U-uh yeah."

"...Hmm... Then suggest a name for me." He says and grips on Error's hand. It isn't rough, harsh or painful but it's gentle, warm and soft...

"U-uhm... N-night?" Error suggests but there's no reassurance on his voice.

"That's a good name, Night... Mare... That's it, Nightmare. I want my name is an existed word too. Nightmare sounds cooler than Night too." Nightmare says and rubs his chin softly.

"Yeah of course you are cool!" Error smiles softly.

"Sit up, I want see and talk to you better." Nightmare says strictly.

"I-I can't..." Error mutters.

"You can, You haven't try anything." Nightmare says.

"I-I t-told you I can't!" He says as he tries to sit up but immediately feels lots of pain.

"You aren't trying hard enough." He says and stabs Error's legs.

"A-AHHHH! M-MY LEGS!" Error screams and immediately sits up.

"See, you can do it." Nightmare rolls his eyes.

"Y-yeah... I-It hurts...D-do you have friends...?" Error asks and tilts his head gently.

"Friends?"

"Someone who talks to you, s-sharing some secrets, the one you are comfortable with and t-the one that makes you, You..." Error says and looks down.

"I never have talk to anyone before. What if I talk to a screaming almost dead person? Are they my friends?"

"F-friends don't hurt each o-other, They support each other..." He mumbles.

"Then it means I have no friend?"

"...W-we can be friends..."

"Is there any rules to be friends with you?"

"U-uhn no..."

"What friends do?"

"Friends usually do hugs, talks about each other secrets, makes each other smile and... uhm... support each other?" He says

"Hugs?" He asks and looks at Error in confusion.

"Y-you extend your hands and wraps it around each other shoulders... U-uhm and pats their back too..." He says.

"Teach me how to do it."

"U-uhm... C-could... You... Come closer?" He asks hesitantly. Nightmare leans closer to Error and tilts his head in confusion.

Error slowly wraps his arms around Nightmare's waist and leans his head on Nightmare's chest. He gently pats his back, "Y-you can do the same with your hands." He says.

"Like... This?" He asks and wraps his hands around Error's small body.

"Hehe yeah! You did it!" Error smiles and nuzzles to his chest gently. He is so warm... And smells like strawberry somehow.

"It's... Good..." Nightmare says and hugs Error tighter.

"Hehe I know! It can help you to calm down just a little!" Error smiles happily. "How about you try smiling?" Error asks.

"How? Nothing to smile about." Nightmare looks at Error.

"U-uhm... Just t-try it with uh... Maybe smile for me?" Error nervously says as his fingertips slowly goes to Nightmare's face. He gently stretches Nightmare's lips to form a small smile.

"Like this!" Error smiles softly at Nightmare to see him progressing so fast.

"Okay... It's weird, Can you stand up?" He mumbles and his smiles turn back into a monotone face.

"I can't..." Error mutters.

"I-"

"I MEAN I CAN! I-I JUST DON'T TRY HARD ENOUGH!" Error panics and tries to stand up.

"Error-"

"W-WAIT! G-GIVE ME TIME! I-I WASN'T TRYING HARD ENOUGH!" Error cries softly and groans in pain.

"You-"

"S-Sorry... I'm a failure..." He mumbles and his ribs start bleeding again from the impact.

"Error, You don't need to stand up. Wait, I'm getting a med kit." Nightmare says and grabs a med kit inside the drawer. He starts gently wiping the bloods away. He puts some alcohol into the bandages as he wraps it around Error's arms, legs and ribs.

"N-nightmare?" Error looks at Nightmare, Still afraid if he might do something painful.

"

Friends are supposed to help each other right?" Nightmare says.

"O-oh yeah... T-that..." He mumbles.

"What are we going to do now?" Nightmare asks.

"U-uhm, Friends usually have sleepover and sleep together... Maybe... We can sleep together?" He asks and gently grasps the doll and hugs it tightly.

Nightmare feels the hug, Even tho it's from the doll. It's comforting. "Yeah."

"U-uhm... Climb up, T-there's a lot of space here." He says and gently drags Nightmare to sleep with him.

"...Okay...?" Nightmare crawls on the bed and lays on it stiffly. Nightmare is still confused on what to do. He never sleeps before.

"Just close your eyes and let your mind flows..." He mumbles and nuzzles to Nightmare's chest gently. He buries his head into his chest and yawns. He smiles, "Goodnight... Night..." He mumbles and kisses the doll's head then falls asleep.

Nightmare blushes a little when he also finds Error kissing the doll of himself is comforting. He can feels it too, It feels warm... And nice... He smiles a bit, Finally finding a reason to smile. He wraps his arms around Error and gently closes his eyes. "Mine... Erry is mine..." He mumbles and falls asleep as well.

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0 hour left.

Error wakes up slowly and painfully sits up. He groans softly in numbness and smiles softly when he finds out Nightmare is sleeping beside him. He looks peaceful and calm... He likes it. He looks around, Searching for something to support on. He grabs a sweep and uses it as a support. He doesn't know why... His body feels awfully light... Maybe he is starving.

He slowly stands up and carefully walks to the kitchen where his parents are supposes to be. He looks at his mom who is cooking breakfast. His mom puts down the breakfast on the table as he sits on the chair.

"Mommy?" He asks softly and looks for his usual mini plate but there's none. Only two big plates for his dad and his mom. His mom ignores him as she keeps washing dishes.

"Mommy?" He asks again and tugs on his mom's sleeve. Still no response.

"Daddy?" He asks again as he tugs on his dad jeans. No response what so ever.

"Karma, Throw the trash outside and buries it before it stinks." Fate, Error's mom says.

Error watches hitches his dad picks up two plastic bags and it seems really heavy. He doesn't know why but he is so curious why his parents are ignoring him.

Error frowns softly as his stomach growls more because of hunger. Why his parents are ignoring him? Did they hear him or just thinking lots of business. Error tugs again on his mom's sleeve. "M-mommy? S-stop ignoring me!" He says and starts to cry.

His mom still busy cutting something on the headboard. He wants to know so badly but he isn't tall enough. Error cries even more and suddenly Nightmare appears behind him.

"Why are you crying?" Nightmare asks as his tendrils pats Error's head and back gently.

"M-my mom and d-dad are i-ignoring me! W-why are they ignoring me? D-did I do something wrong?" He asks and hugs his knees tightly.

"Hum..." Nightmare hums softly and looks what Fate is cutting. Her son's meat. He looks at what Karma who is digging soils so the trash can be buried. He sees a glimpse of arm coming out of it. Which mean their parents kill Error. Today is the time for him to kill Error but his parents had killed him before he could kill Error.

"How about you follow me? I'm going to take care of you." He says and smiles softly. He grabs Error's small hand and gently pulls him up. He is light... Because he is dead now...

"O-okay... Can you tell my parents that I'm going to be alright?" He asks innocently.

"Sure thing darling." He chuckles and picks Error up.

All of his life... Error never realizes that he is dead...