Nightmare was quite happy with the panic and chaos they were creating. And the fact that none of the AUs they came from or live in were in danger. But it seemed like the 'good' side was trying to capture one of them and make them talk.

The most vulnerable of them was Blue. And because of that he was under the most protection. At least they found out that Blue wasn't as innocent as previously thought. Yeah, well...

He was a demonic little sh*t.

Get under all that cuteness and the facade of innocence and you get f*cking Satan.

Seriously. He needs help. And this was Nightmare thinking. Yeah, you know. Nightmare. The king of nightmares and fears himself.

Everyone was now thoroughly creeped out and now take the Papyruses of the other AUs seriously. Horror even questioned his brother, Scream, about it.

Never underestimate anyone because of how innocent they seemed. Lesson learned.

But he does wonder whether Ink has told them the truth or not and whether his brother knew or not. They don't deserve Error, not after practically torturing him like that.

And he hasn't heard anything about that colorful parasite in a while. Perhaps he was affected by Error's "death" too? Or maybe trying to find him too? Error does sometimes talk about him bothering him a lot.

He wonders how the Destroyer was doing there. He said it was nice. Nightmare was just a little... sad? Angry? That it wasn't him doing that.

He wonders if he can go there and meet the Sans there. See if he's treating Error correctly. Not like he can actually judge that but, well, why the heck not?

Maybe when Error next contacts them.

'Speak of the devil.' Nightmare thought to himself as a glitchy portal opened up. The rest also noticed as it was their leisure day and they were all doing their own stuff. Some weird. They all stopped whatever it was and rushed to see him.

They all regretted not trying harder and giving him more of their time when they thought he died. Now that they know he's alive and well, they'll spend as much time with him as possible. Just, they didn't think of actually going there because causing chaos in the dying Multiverse was currently very fun. Especially so when they know that their AUs will not be in danger unless Ink does something as stupid as make more AUs and place them near theirs.

Besides, Error has claimed them as his as they have claimed him as theirs. Error wouldn't let his get hurt, they know that. Such a shame they couldn't do the same to him. Partly why they really want to know how he's doing every time.

They delved into a lighthearted and funny conversation. That is, until Nightmare asked whether they could go there and ask *cough, cough* force *cough, cough* the Sans to promise something *cough, cough* not to hurt Error. Ever. In any way. *cough, cough* The others agreed too.

And so, that was why there were several extremely dangerous skeletons in the living room, interrogating another skeleton.

'Fear's natural suppression... the guy's probably got it from his powers or something or was made that way. He doesn't seem to notice...' Daunt was rather confused, surprised but also found it hilarious for a coincidence. He inwardly laughed out loud. 'He only knows that he can suppress others with his aura and magic..., not how to use it completely...' The other monster's magic are suppressed by his as FEAR's Judge and Karma, Undyne, as she's MAGIC's Judge. Unless they're Boss Monsters. Because of that, the both of them and whoever are related to them are practically considered nobility even though they deny it every time and they also try to keep up a good relationship with them so they're not suppressed. Nightmare was FEAR's King however, and his magic would naturally suppress Daunt's unless they're on good terms.

Daunt took one look at him and knew that if the other were to start living here, everyone would consider him royalty. The thing is, he'd be confused on why the hell that is because he doesn't know about this universe's rules. Now, if only he didn't feel like this Nightmare would intentionally use other's FEARs against them.

Nightmare meanwhile, felt weird. This AU was calling out to him. As if he was a lost child returning to their mother. He also felt more powerful here, like in most negative AUs but this one's negativity was stronger. It didn't reject him like most neutral and "good" AUs would, instead acted like a mother finding they're long lost child. What the actual heck AU? Not even the negative AUs did this.

But then again, it is named PhobiaTale and he is the King of Fears...

Whatever. Back to that topic later. He can get answers later.

Several minutes later

How the hell did it go from threats and forcing promises to making friends again?

Oh. Right. Blue was there.

Of course, now him and Paralyze were having a little cooking session for fun.

Error had no idea what to do with this. He was playing with his strings while thinking of what the hell to do.

Daunt and Nightmare's gang were actually getting along pretty well. There were some things that they disagree on and some that they agree on. Surprisingly, Daunt had some ideas on how to torment Ink who he called, and I quote, "-insanity-driven pencil lead-" using his fears. He just needed to remember them. Or maybe see him face-to-face again. The latter was easier.

The joy in the air was actually affecting Nightmare's HP a bit. Just a bit.

That was when Neutralize decided to come into the house without knocking.

Error and Daunt shared a look before thinking the same thing.

'Oh sh*t.'

With Apprehend

"What the actual hell. Someone's trying to breach my stuff?" Apprehend let out an amused laugh. She then typed in several things into the keyboard.

"PFFT—HAH! Th-they're actually serious on this!!" She couldn't stop laughing. When was the last time someone tried this? The last time, the monster was trying to do it to prove his competence of being a hacker.

Apprehend knows for sure that the monster hasn't left their hiding spot in years now. They were so afraid~

Oh, when will anyone learn their lessons?

Never mess with her stuff.

"Hehe! Let's toy with them first. From a source of something with neutrality and positivity, eh? No negativity at all..., no wonder they haven't succeeded!" She then clicks "ENTER" and mutters with a deranged smile. "Reject, fry the system. Send a message."

She types in the words. A message, a little threat and a farewell (not). Hopefully this isn't a little too gruesome? Hmm... nah, they should probably only vomit unless they're sadists..., yeah, it's good.

Back in someone's lab

Retch.

Gross vomiting sounds.

"W-what the actual hell?!"

More gross vomiting and retching sounds.

Back with our dear destroyer

"-nO. YOu aRe nOT aLLowEd To kILl tHeM."

"B-but..."

"NO. NEutrAliZe iS NoT 'fREe EXP'."

"But I'm hungry..."

"THEy arEn't FOoD eiTheR."

Hopefully you can guess what happened. It is pretty obvious.

And if you don't then, well, too bad for you.

Daunt had no idea what to do with this right now. One one hand were Error's... "friends"? Who are very murderous and apparently eat humans and kill them for EXP... and on the other hand was Neutralize who was terrified of dying, they were still hiding behind him. 'Dread's floating beside that monochrome skeleton...what was his name again? Moss? Ross? Damnit, why memory? Why?'

Dread however was feeling quite weird. It wasn't everyday that you meet a someone who's supposed to be you but isn't. Your counterpart, in short. But it also wasn't everyday that you meet a version of yourself who has apparently killed before...

They didn't know what to feel. It was weird... just like how they were feeling right now.

Neutralize was terrified. They didn't want to die! The dark numbness was horrifying. 'No. Don't want to. It's scary there. Don't want to. I won't fail them. Not again. I won't die. I don't want to die.'

Breathing quickens, sweating worsening, shaking uncontrollably.

Panic attack.

Daunt quickly realizes this and hugs and comforts the human. They were scared, scared of death. 'They don't want to die, they don't want to break their beloveds' last wish. They FEAR death. FEAR dying. The cold, dark numbness just really gets to you, and you stay there, lying down until you realize you can move. You realize you can see every one you love and loved you grieve over their loss.

You scream out that you aren't dead. You were right there! But how do you get to them?

You scream out for help, to get out, to tell them that you aren't dead—

B u t n o b o d y c a m e .'

Daunt wasn't afraid of it, but Neutralize has told him how it'd felt that first time they died. It would probably sound inviting to Error, hopefully not anymore though, but he would gladly kill himself before anyone else kills the people he loves.

He knew how Error felt about not wanting the ones he...were they friends? Or is he only fond of them and sees them as his to protect? He really ponders over their relationship. He could understand how it felt to not want to lose the people near you.

And that's what he FEARed.

Not wanting to lose the people close to you...

He didn't want to lose anyone anymore. No. Not again! Not after...

It didn't matter right now.

His spiral of thoughts were interrupted as Neutralize suddenly stopped and calmed down. Dread was starting to get worried but was a little confused after...something happened apparently. Between the time frame he looked at them and they looked confused...

What? Is there another human spirit here just hanging around? The humans always found him and Paralyze creepy for some reason...

Humans were weird, weird creatures.

Thankfully, Paralyze and Blue has finished their...what the hell is that? It looked like a weird... thing. If it was from Paralyze then he wouldn't question it and have already dug in, but he didn't know a thing about how this...tiny skeleton cooked.

Everyone else seemed to contemplate and think of a reason not to eat. Daunt shrugged and took one then ate it.

Now; you need to know and understand that Daunt has lived with Paralyze and that Paralyze's cooking has always been good. Paralyze FEARed failure, because of his weird logic that Daunt found cute but horrifying. Daunt himself is quite good with food, and they've never really been too stingy enough to only buy those cheap groceries...

But this?

This was...

"H-hey, uh..., I-I'm g-onna go to my r-oom a-and..., uh, culti-cultivate... f-for a... while..."

"Ok, dear brother. Please do not lose track of time again."

"Y-Yeah..., P-ap..."

"ThIS iS diFFerEnT fRoM whAT yoU uSuALlY coOK...,"

"Why, of course! Blue has shown me a great food called taco."

Cross, Dust, Horror, Nightmare and Slayer were laughing hysterically at Daunt's reaction.

Somewhere...OVER THE RAINBOW

"I can't believe that someone can be so detailed and gruesome..., I feel bad for whoever had to take care of the aftermath or watch that too..."

Retch.

More gross vomiting sounds.

It sounds like they aren't going to stop anytime soon!

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You can guess what happens when you give someone three tests in four days. In the first month of school.
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