For the past time I usually sit in our small library located in the basement of the house.

The house has changed since I became a Nightmare, it's become larger, with more rooms for different activities and to fit the Nightmares into their own rooms. The colors were darker shades and the family portraits changed to our own.

Have we had killings? Of course, it's in our blood, specifically our bloodlust. A Nightmare, as far as I've been taught, goes through a stage once becoming one. Like me, bloodlust is extreme and needs to be contained by giving it blood, which is why I went through my killing spree towards that group of boys. Once controlled, we're able to maintain our bloodlust until it becomes too much again, causing each Nightmare to go on another killing spree.

The older you are the less often your bloodlust needs to be contained. For some odd reason, even at my age, I hadn't really needed to go on a killing spree, it's strange, and oftentimes we've put it down as my human blood slowing the bloodlust process. As a Nightmare hybrid, there may be some Nightmare perks that are unattainable for me.

I overheard Nightmare Foxy and Nightmare Bonnie talking about a Nightmare who couldn't contain herself to the point that she tore herself apart.

I never knew there was more Nightmare, but after meeting Nightmare Fibi and the Double M's, it's a possibility.

I frowned and set down the book I was reading.

Now that I think about it, we never really mention any other Nightmares. It's never really a conversation to have and even when I mention the thought of it, it's usually dismissed. Not that I think they're hiding something from me, but it just seems odd that we never speak of any. Are they dangerous? Could they have done something so bad that my family had to cast them out?

I shrugged it off and continued reading, that is until I felt a hand on my shoulder.

My gaze trailed upward and my lips curled, "Hey, Grand Pappy."

Nightmare nodded, "Have any room for me?" He joked. I nodded and instead of him finding a different seat, he lifted me up and had me sit on his lap. I made myself comfortable, leaning myself against his belly, occasionally picking at his sharp teeth from his Belly Mouth.

"Something on your mind, Child?"

I pressed my lips together, knowing the answer but still asking, "It's just, why don't we ever talk about the other Nightmares? I know there has to be more, are they dangerous?" Nightmare's Belly Mouth grumbled before he spoke, "I suppose, since you are old enough." Nightmare wrapped his arms around me and held me like he would to a child. His body was cool, and it always felt nice.

"There are other Nightmares, think of this like a wolf pack, we'll call them Nightmare Packs. Like any wolf pack, each control a certain area, we control a large portion of America. The Double M's may be located in another Nightmare Pack in Europe. With each pack, is an Alpha, which is actually Fredbear." Nightmare explained. "Really? I thought that would be you?" I started to play with his fur. "I'm an Elder Nightmare, my job is similar to his, but I have much more power than he does, the only reason why I can't be an Alpha is to balance power, but..." Nightmare trailed off. I knew what he was going to say.

"You're becoming weak."

He nodded slowly, his claws carefully combing my hair, "We Elders can become weak, but we can never die, Nightmares are immortal beings, taking the forms of mainly animatronics." I perked up, "But I don't remember ever seeing you as an animatronic." "That's because I've traveled using my ability to open portals, I used to be alone before I met the very beasts you've created, and since then, I've stayed with them since, and I don't regret it either." Nightmare whispered. I smiled and nuzzled myself closer to Nightmare.

"To answer your question, yes, a lot of Nightmares can be dangerous, they can be corrupted, hungry for power, to be one of the High Rulers of the Nightmare Realm. They will destroy both humans and Nightmares to get there, this will cause unbalance, and could possibly destroy many. We have to keep each other safe, especially you, since you're still technically new to this. Do you understand, (Y/N)?" I nodded and hummed, "Yes, Grand Pappy." I said.

Nightmare at first didn't say anything, his lips grew as he reached into his Belly Mouth and pulled out a small box, how that box isn't covered with saliva or something is beyond my knowledge, then again I remembered how I'd always hide in his Belly Mouth, and I was never once covered with anything. It may be an ability that he carries so I never really question them much anymore.

"Here, it may not be your birthday just yet, but I want to give this to you." I took the box from Nightmare and opened it, a gasp releasing from me.

A necklace, a silver chain holding a charm that took a form like a key, a ruby jewel placed inside of the key.

"Grand Pappy.." I was amazed, it looked extraordinary.

"If you ever feel like you're trapped, this key will help you get through the door that traps you. Even if I'm not here to help you when the time comes that you may have to face danger on your own, I will be here, the family will be here through this very key." Nightmare said.

My lips quivered and I tried to hold back tears, "Thank you, thank you so much, for everything." Nightmare chuckled lifted me up to give my head a soft kiss, "Anything for you." I nodded and I suddenly gave out a yawn.

Nightmare must have noticed my drowsiness, because he made sure that I was more comfortable as he whispered how much the family loved me and how special I was to him especially.

I wanted to ask him who the next heir would be when Nightmare would retire, but my body said otherwise as my eyes grew heavy and fell into a peaceful slumber.

Nightmare's POV

(She/He) can't know, not yet. For (her/his) safety, if (she/he) found out about the others, (she/he) will be put into great danger. I'm not risking that, not when the time is so close.

I glanced down as (Y/N) shifted in her sleep, (she'll/he'll) need all the rest (she/he) can get.

My Belly Mouth grumbled and I felt myself getting just as tired as my little beastling. A nap wouldn't hurt, and I'm sure the others will get us when the time comes to eat.

So, I did a double take on (Y/N) before getting myself comfortable and letting sleep take over me as well.