Here's a sweet little one-shot with Randall and Mary ^-^

In this one, Mary is still four years old.

This is an AU and there will be OOCness.

Flames will be used to roast sausages

I do NOT own Monsters Inc T-T

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Mary's footsteps echoed throughout the empty laugh floor. It was a miracle that she was able to make her way through the darkness. But she was alone. She suddenly froze when she heard his heavy breathing behind her. Tears brimming in her eyes, she slowly turned around; Only to be greeted by her own, frightened, reflection on that bloody axe.

"W-why?" she whimpered.

The monster smirked and held the axe handle tighter. "Because you took him from me." he purred.

Mary barely had time to scream once that blade suddenly swung down...

...

Mary shot up screaming, her heart pounding rapidly in her chest. A little too fast for her young body. She then yelped when four pairs of arms suddenly wrapped around her body, cradling her.

"Ssh. Ssh." the voice said soothingly as he held the girl closely. Mary hiccuped when she layed her head on his chest. Listening to the gentle rhythm of his beating heart had managed to calm her own.

"Randy..." she whimpered tearfully.

"Ssh. I'm here now." Randall said gently as he caressed her dark hair. Randall wasn't the only one who was having nightmares. Now it was affecting Mary. Guilt flooded Randall's heart at this. She was young when she saw large amounts of blood for the first time. When she saw a murderer for the first time. She was only a toddler. A mere toddler. "Was it the same dream?" he asked.

Mary sniffed and bobbed her head tearfully. Randall sighed and held her closer. Mary felt safe. She didn't want to leave the protective embrace of Randall's hold. She buried her face into his smooth neck, letting out a small hiccup. Randall rocked her a bit, like a father comforting their child. Soon Randall's eyes hardened and he gripped Mary closer.

"Don't worry Mary. No matter what, I'll always be there to protect you." he said with a fierce look of determination on his face.

Mary looked up at him and smiled. "Thanks Randy. I'm not afraid anymore." she said.

Randall stroked her hair gently before tucking her back in bed. "Sleep tight, Mary." he whispered gently before kissing her forehead gently. Mary smiled and soon found herself falling back asleep. As she slept, Randall watched her. Stroking her hair gently whenever she started to whimper. He didn't want to leave her alone again, but he would have to return to his own world soon.

Quietly sitting up, he made his way back to the closet door. Gripping the knob, he looked over his shoulder just to see her. She looked so peaceful. So innocent. Smiling softly, he opened the door, and left.

End.

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:/

I think I'm getting writers block.

*Lady screams in the background*

I don't know, I've been feeling a bit stressed out lately. I haven't been sleeping well or anything. *sigh* We all have problems.

Please R&R and have a nice day/night ^-^

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