This is my very first write on fanfiction, so please don't expect it to be the best story in the world, It won't be. This includes all three of the Mother series, and to be honest, I'm not sure if there will be any spoilers. But I'm still going to put a warning for them. This story focuses more on Ninten than anyone else, I haven't seen many fics about Ninten, so let's start one. Also, Most of my stories are just dark, so expect this one to be the same. Please enjoy, and if you don't... Well, your choice on what you read.

Nightmares

Chapter 1:

Nightmares swarmed around Ninten's body. engulfing him into a cloud of darkness. He tossed and turned at night, barely getting any sleep. His roommate would question him about it, trying to figure out how he could help him find peace, to no avail.

At first, the other boy was confused at Ninten's actions. He'd walk into the living room looking faraway and discombobulated, or occasionally fall asleep on the spot, until his companion made a small noise, causing him to wake up with a yelp.

Soon enough, he began to worry when Ninten would wake up gasping and whining after a short cry. The first time this happened, his dear friend was in Ninten's room in less than a second. He'd slipped under the covers with Ninten and squeezed his shaky hands to reassure him that it was all just a bad dream. By now he was used to it. Almost every night, even before Ninten's fallen asleep, the light-haired boy would appear in his doorway with a hot drink and something to talk about. Some nights Ninten would cry and cry for no reason in particular, soaking his friend's crimson polo shirts with snot and tears. In the morning, he'd leave Ninten with bruises from where the brunet had desperately clung to him. Sometimes, Ninten was unable to close his eyes again, should he see the damned creature again in his head. The two of them would lie awake in bed while the late-night radio played, whispering about nothing and sipping orange juice.

He wanted to help Ninten beyond just distracting him, but he didn't know where to start. What had happened to Ninten to plague him with these terrors?

It took time and luck, but he was able to find an answer.

"Lloyd!" the brunet's voice echoed and echoed through the hall. On reflex he sprung from his bed, round-rimmed glasses disregarded (he could see Ninten's face clearly if he was close enough, and that was the only thing worth seeing through the night.) and nightshirt disheveled. He slid to a halt at the door - gently, as not to frighten him, he pried it open.. Ninten has flattened himself against the farthest wall, cornered by an unnatural shadow. It held onto something, raised it threateningly.

"Ninten!" Lloyd yelped, searching the room for an object that could be used as a weapon. "Get away from him!" he finally shouted, once finding the closest object that would deal damage, and whipping it towards the mysterious creature.

A direct hit.

The shadow clung onto it's face, hissing in pain. Lloyd made a gesture for his companion to escape, and Ninten luckily understood. He sat up shakily and booked it into the living room.

The Psi user ducked behind the couch, with Lloyd right on his heels. Once the two were hidden, Ninten suddenly clung onto Lloyd's nightshirt, pulling him close as he sobbed silently into it.

Lloyd sighed quietly, and pulled Ninten closer to him, comforting his friend as best he could. He would quietly whisper supportive words, and rub circles on his roommates back.

Soon enough this creature Ninten was horrified of finally had trudged into the living room, tossing glances at every available hiding spot. Ninten's tears flowed like a waterfall almost, as he clung even tighter to Lloyd, soon to bring bruises to his skin. Lloyd was actually quite terrified as well, not because of the creature invading their home. but for Ninten's safety.

Ninten finally let out a squeak, clasping his hand over his mouth afterwards. Lloyd felt his heart beat increase, as the shadow jerked it's head over to where the two boys were hiding. It trudged closer, and closer until it was practically sitting on the house. It peered behind the couch, but only to be yanked away. Ninten ceased is crying and peered over the couch, Lloyd following his action. The two's faces changed from terrified to shocked. A young boy, older than both Ninten and Lloyd, stood in between their hiding spot, and the shadow itself. He pulled a weapon from his pocket, resembling a gun. and fired at it, causing it to screech loudly. Ninten tightly shut is eyes and covered his ears with his hands, as Lloyd winced at the sound. the mysterious creature clawed at the oldest, which he achieved a deep cut on his face, while his rectangular glasses flung off.

The monster swung again. knocking the blond into the ground, a grunt escaping his lips. As the final blow was about to be dealt, yet another boy rushed into the fight, Ninten and Lloyd watching every part of it. The new fighter was older than everyone in the room, he swung a sword at the intruder, stopping him from doing further damage to the scientist. the shadow let out a longer screech, and swung his arm at the newcomer, doing plenty of damage before disappearing into a cloud of smoke.

Ninten was scarred, even more than before. Then beginning to cry, he clung onto Lloyd once more, who pulled him close. They managed to stand up from behind the couch, even though Ninten's grip was strong. The two fighters stared at the asthmatic boy, then at Lloyd. The oldest returned the blond's glasses, bowing at the younger boys. Afterwards he took hold of his friends hand, then teleported away.

For the rest of the night, Ninten held on tightly to his companion.