Chapter Ten: Fortunate Son.
"... It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no fortunate one, no …"
Narwhal cursed to herself, these "healing draughts" had to be the most disgusting thing ever, when she was done drinking it she couldn't avoid burping as she felt her stomach a bit upset.
-It's good for you- Père David's Deer smiled at the Cetacean.
-Couldn't it also taste good!? This is just... There are no words...- Narwhal expressed her disgust quite exasperated.
-It's helping you heal, that wound won't leave an ugly scar to ruin your navel, luckily- Père David's Deer said moving in to kiss Narwhal on the lips while caressing over Narwhal's wound.
The stunned Cetacean quickly responded to gesture as it quickly washed away the horrible taste of her mouth, making her blush and wish they could do more, but the Deer stopped Narwhal when she moved in for a second kiss with her hand.
-You need to rest, you little beast, we'll have fun another time- Père David's Deer said as she helped Narwhal laid down in Collared Peccary's improvised bed inside the Diamondback.
-Please don't go…- Narwhal begged, reaching out to hold Père David's Deer's hand, the Deer stayed until Narwhal fell asleep.
Père David's Deer smiled as she softly let go Narwhal's hand as she was sleeping now, the Deer sighed sinking her face into her hands, she knew that things couldn't last much longer like this.
-You are going to have to talk to them about your past, sooner or later, Deerie- Collared Peccary talked to her, as she was watching her from a distance, as she was attending Narwhal.
-Piggy, you… I can't, I won't do it- Père David's Deer said as her voice nearly cracked, the Deer felt the Pig coming to embrace her to comfort her, which she responded immediately.
It was just like in the old times, after she had left the Order, she had reached her limit and Collared Peccary was there for her. Père David's Deer just didn't want the hug to end, but eventually she felt Collared Peccary pushing her, the Pig smiled at the Deer, noticing her very rather expression and how it looked like she was one bump away from bursting in tears.
-If you want me to keep holding you like that, you will have to kiss me too, okay?- Collared Peccary teased Père David's Deer, whom just started crying silently causing the Pig to apologize.
-Don't apologize, I don't deserve your comfort anyway, I've always been terrible to you- Père David's Deer started sobbing as she dropped to her knees, her mask and beret just falling to the side, the Deer didn't even bothered picking her things up.
Collared Peccary picked up the Beret from the floor, put it back on top of Père David's Deer head, that was all she had to do to make her stop crying, the Deer sniffled picking up the mask herself and standing up again. Père David's Deer knew she couldn't let the others see her like that, it would ruin their trust in her leadership and in her experience. The Deer had to do something she didn't want to do but she had no other choice.
-I knew you were in trouble when I heard from Smilodon that you did something as disgusting as vomiting in front of the others… You sure you can manage?- Collared Peccary asked Père David's Deer, unsure if she was fine after just that, Piggy knew the very deep scars this Deer had, inside and outside.
-I will manage but you are right, I need to let them know, I won't be able to keep them in the dark about me for much longer... You are the best Piggy! I really don't deserve you!-
Père David's Deer glomped Collared Peccary and kissed her, the kiss quickly escalated into something more intense and it abruptly ended just as quickly, neither Friends saying anything.
Père David's Deer walked out of the APC and felt the ramp door slowly go up and close behind her, she took a deep breath and tried to think what would be the right time and place to address the group, their next destination likely would be the best chance she'd have before their journey finally continued. They had to cross deep ocean in order to get to Gokoku Island, from them on it would be just one final stretch before they finally arrived to the Mainland, but with Narwhal wounded they had no way to cross to Gokoku as they needed her Astral Guardian. Only Seiryuu could keep the Diamondback floating.
-How is she doing?- Smilodon approached the Deer to ask her about Narwhal, the Deer looked at Byakko playing in the beach with Boomslang and Bald Eagle, happily building sand castles.
-She is recovering well, the wound will leave a scar but she'll be ready in a few days, any ideas what we could do for now?- Père David's Deer answered Smilodon's question then asked her one herself, it had been quite awhile since she was in Kyoshu Island, Smilodon very likely knew better it than herself.
-I know a place where we could be safe and relax, it would be ideal for her to heal up, maybe we can have fun and get to know each other too- Smilodon said ogling Père David's Deer.
-We'll go there then, can you be Piggy's navigator?- Père David's Deer asked Smilodon leaning a bit closer to her, there was something alluring about her, it was the dead blue eyes.
-HEY! What are you two doing!?- Byakko roared and rushed to Smilodon, trashing the Sand Castle along the way to the horror of Boomslang and Bald Eagle, both of them shrieked comically.
-She was just checking me out me- Père David's Deer stopped Byakko's charge by cutely booping the Cerulean Beast's nose.
-Nonsense, let's move on- Smilodon said walking to the APC, as the gates lowered the Ronin looked back at the Deer, Père David's Deer almost felt like she could see right through her.
-Boomslang! Bald Eagle! Come back to the Diamondback!
You can play with sand later Enfants, where we are going there will lots of it, I promise you- Père David's Deer called to them, who were already working on rebuilding their Sand Castles.
Once it was full again, the Diamondback got back into the road, moving quickly through the coast and leaving the Sandstar Volcano behind. Bald Eagle thought about Suzaku's hellfire, how would it burn for around 6 months, before she had to come back here and plug closed that gap again, that made her feel she had become the Heroine that she always wanted.
That thought entertained Bald Eagle as the ride took a couple of hours to get where they were, by that time Narwhal had woken up and was feeling much better, Narwhal was very excited once Smilodon let her know where they were heading.
-Blue Whale's Beach Resort is one of the most visited locations by outsiders in Kyoshu Island, it's so popular even I heard from it, back at Hokkai Island!- Narwhal told the group about it, the safe place they would stay for the night and the following days.
-All of us could use a bath, at the very least, all of us reek of either sweat or blood- Père David's Deer commented making Boomslang and Bald Eagle giggle, for she wasn't wrong at all.
-I wouldn't mind letting Byakko play with Sand again, if she has some stiff drinks, if you know what I mean- Smilodon said hoping the Spa had something to wash away the taste of battle from her lips, she was eager to get acquainted with the group.
-I could go for that!- Narwhal answered excitedly, before blushing as she saw Père David's Deer blowing a kiss to her.
-Why would you want that? It tasted awful!- Bald Eagle said, the bad memory of her puking the beer lingering on her mind.
-Baldy, respect others for having different tastes okay, after all you have one no other Friend has- Boomslang giggled teasing Bald Eagle over her new vampiric nature, the entire group bursted out laughing about it, even Bald Eagle joined them.
Eventually the Diamondback came to a stop and the entire group came out from it's back-ramp, as Rhyolite asked the Friends to remember to ask Blue Whale if she had seen any other Derelict Vehicles or such sources of fuel to scavenge.
The group walked out and saw the Beach Resort, standing along the coast like a pearl in an oyster, it was a beautiful ornamental building clearly build for the stay of visitors that came to Japari Park to play with the Friends by the ocean.
-New visitors! Welcome to Kyoshu Beach Resort, I'm Blue Whale and I'll be your hostess- A new Friend enthusiastically greeted the group, walking up to give them all big loving hugs.
This Friend was very tall and curvy, the top of her hair had a blowhole and a fin on each side, going from gray to white, ending in shimmering blue hair resembling a whale barbs.
She wore a long white ribbed sweater as a dress with black over-knee boots just like Père David's Deer, she also wore glasses and had a hair-pin, which looked like Japari Park logo.
-What a babe- Père David's Deer muttered out loud, much to her embarrassment, it didn't go unnoticed at all by the group.
-Agreed- Smilodon sentenced licking her lips, Blue Whale's figure and motherly air reminded her of someone very special, Boomslang and Bald Eagle protested about them being very rude to Blue Whale with those lewd comments about her body.
-They aren't wrong- Collared Peccary giggled as she stood by Boomslang and Bald Eagle, whom looked like they wanted to say something else, but before that could happen Blue Whale finally arrived to where the group stood and effortlessly lifted up Collared Peccary giving her the first big marshmallow hug.
Before anyone could comment or make a joke about it, Blue Whale hugged Boomslang and then Bald Eagle, then Père David's Deer, Narwhal and Smilodon was saved for last. The hugs left all the Friends feeling warm and fuzzy inside and outside, some of them even were left wanting another hug.
-Please come in, I have homemade food for you, then I can show you around, there is a lot of fun thing to do here!- Blue Whale said jumping up and down with visible excitement, making her big breasts bounce, with the help of her big tail.
Blue Whale lead them inside where the spacious building that had a very sad aura, it clearly was meant to be full of Humans and Friends, it would have to settle down for this small gang.
Blue Whale left them sitting on the comfy couches by the empty registration table, the Friends sank onto their softness and relaxed, after all they had gone through, it was very nice to rest without fear, so long as the sun shined high in the sky.
-Don't worry about it, it's all on the house! please enjoy your stay, it's been so lonely ever since those Humans came here- Blue Whale said as she served the group something they welcomed with great enthusiasm, Kyoshu Island Spicy Curry.
-Wait, what the fuck?- Collared Peccary bursted out as everyone else just stood there in stunned silence, in their shock they forgot about their hot food, which really upset Blue Whale.
-Humans!?-Narwhal asked Blue Whale standing up, which the bigger Cetacean casually pushed her down to sit effortlessly.
-Eat your food first, then we can talk, ok?- Blue Whale said with a glare and a tone that left no room for any sort of retort.
The Friends silently started eating their food while exchanging nervous gazes, their worries quickly faded away as the spicy curry taste cleared their mind from the stress, instead they focused on enjoying the free food and the sweet juice given.
After they had finished their meals, Blue Whale found room to sit right between Boomslang and Bald Eagle in the couch they were sharing, neither of them could resist cuddling up with her.
As Blue Whale started to sing them a wordless lullaby, while petting their heads, Père David's Deer finally asked her again.
-Did Humans come in here recently?- The Deer looked at Blue Whale, who just sighed and started recalling what happened.
-Awhile ago… Over a month earlier, a group of Human flying machines arrived hauling several vehicles full of personal arrived to Kyoshu Island, they hauled all kind of the weirdest stuff! While the Humans that approached me, talked to me a lot and even tried my homemade food were very nice, there were others that the nicest way I can describe is … Shady- Blue Whale told them how it all began, as Boomslang and Bald Eagle fell asleep clinging to her arms, she had waited for them to fall asleep to have a peaceful serious talk with the Adult Friends.
-Thank you for the information, is there anything else you know about them?- Père David's Deer asked a second time after she finished writing down the important details in her notebook, as Blue Whale started to look visibly concerned.
-Is something dangerous going on? Is Japari Park in Danger?- Blue Whale asked looking at the Friends in front of her, she wouldn't sit idle, she would also help defend Japari Park too.
-Yes, but this matter is in our hands, you are outmatched- Smilodon coldly warned Blue Whale to stay out of this mess, any Friend who lacked an Astral Guardian was in grave peril.
-I can't stand the thought of you being hurt- Narwhal said standing up tearing up, Blue Whale sighed and decided to not push this matter any further, she would find another way to help them, or make sure they invited her to join their group.
-I have something else to ask you- Collared Peccary spoke up, in a very serious tone, that was very rarely heard out of her.
-Yes, little one?- Blue Whale smiled to Collared Peccary, she wishes she had free arms, so she could hug the Pig tightly.
-Have you seen any abandoned Human vehicles? I'm sure you noticed by now that they are all gone now, for better or worse-
Collared Peccary said, asking Blue Whale subtly of abandoned vehicles they could scavenge for Rhyolite's Batteries and more.
-I saw quite a few of them abandoned all through the coastal road by my Resort, would you like to go see them?- Blue Whale asked her, curious as to why she wanted to know about them.
-Don't worry about it, I gotta go see them myself by myself, I'll be back soon- Collared Peccary ran off by herself to get Rhyo going and scavenge those vehicles for resources, with the help Rhyolite guiding her while scavenging, she could let the others rest and get back just in time for their next homemade meal.
-Don't worry about her, why don't you take these Enfants to play in the sand with you? They were really looking forward to it!- Père David's Deer said to Blue Whale, who moved her arms away from Bald Eagle and Boomslang, causing them both to wake up blushing profusely by the fact they fell asleep on her.
-Sorry about that M…- Boomslang muttered as she stood up apologizing to Blue Whale, her messy hair covering her blush.
-Whale Mom!- Bald Eagle said hugging Blue Whale, who held the Bird's head in her arms while playing with Bald Eagle's silky hair, Bald Eagle sank her face on Blue Whale's breasts giggling.
-Bald Eagle No!- Boomslang said shocked quite jealous of her.
-Behave children, if you want to play in the Beach, I will get you all of you some swimsuits!- Blue Whale walked away with Boomslang and Bald Eagle holding her hands like they were kindergarten students with their Teacher, which kids usually call Mom by mistake too, the others followed them as they talked between them about their next moves while they waited.
Blue Whale lead them to some showers where they could take a quick bath then change into their swimsuits, given they had nothing better to do and the day was beautiful, they decided to accept her offer but Smilodon, Narwhal and Père David's Deer decided to wait for Collared Peccary, in spite of Byakko's woe. Blue Whale guided both Boomslang and Bald Eagle into what seemed to be a souvenir shop, long forgotten just like the rest of Japari Park, there were tons of beach related products there.
Bald Eagle instantly knew which Swimsuit she wanted the moment she saw it, it was a bit bold but the colourful design of it was exactly what she wanted, it was red, white and blue Bikini with tons of stars and side-ties for ease of removal too.
-I want this one!- Bald Eagle said picking the one in front up with a big smile in her face, Boomslang blushed but said nothing, the Snake thought it would be nice to see her using it.
-Which one should I pick?- Boomslang asked Bald Eagle, who picked a fruit themed side-tie bikini, as if to match with hers so Boomslang grabbed it and prepared to thank Bald Eagle for helping her, this one time and every other time improperly.
Both of them approached Blue Whale who then took them to the showers again, so they could change and she could wash their clothes, which reeked of sweat and blood. Blue Whale felt concerned about what such good girls like them could be doing to end up reeking of the stench of carnage, she decided against overthinking it, sadly nowadays everything was grim business.
Blue Whale finished folding the clothes of the Enfants and grabbed their footwear, she blushed as she peeked on them putting on their bikinis and saw Boomslang kissing Bald Eagle, both naked while hand-holding, she walked away flustered trying to not let that thought linger in her mind and saw the rest of the group again, which Collared Peccary had rejoined.
-Hello again, Petite Whale, are my Enfants ready?- Père David's Deer asked Blue Whale who just coughed up before answering.
-They will be read in a minute, why don't you come pick up Swimsuits with me, so I can wash your stinky clothes too!- Blue Whale said as she leaded the rest of the group away from Bald Eagle and Boomslang, hoping they would finish their lewd business before she returned with the rest to the showers.
From the Showers, Boomslang and Bald Eagle emerged a bit later, still holding hands but properly wearing their bikinis now, Bald Eagle face so red it glowed and she looked around them nervously while Boomslang felt satisfied with a very wide smile.
-I love you Bald Eagle!- Boomslang said as she started to walk and lead Bald Eagle on, still holding her hand, interlocking fingers with her and seeing Bald Eagle didn't seemed bothered.
-Kissing feels nice…- Bald Eagle muttered wanting another one, today was really being an assault on her senses, she loved it.
Both of them walked out of the Beach Resort into an area where sand was white and it had colorful parasols, tables, seats and towels to lay on the warm sand to dry after swimming.
Boomslang led Bald Eagle to walk onto the sand, Bald Eagle wasn't used to being bare feet but it feel very nice, the warmth and the texture of the sand was nice and as Boomslang finally let her hand go, both sat by a towel that they could share where a parasol kept the Sun from bothering Bald Eagle's eyes.
The couple laid together in quiet contemplation, unsure what to do given their sudden relationship upgrade, both Boomslang and Bald Eagle wanted to express their love for each other physically but neither of them wanted to be busted while at it.
-I hope you weren't bored of waiting for us!- Père David's Deer announced the group's arrival to Boomslang and Bald Eagle, who were still absorbed in their thoughts, the Deer was wearing a black frilly bikini that suited her pale skin perfectly.
-I can finally relax, for once, hopefully- Collared Peccary said moving into the nearest chair under a parasol and sitting on it, she was wearing a brown one piece swimsuit with a frilly skirt.
-I'm jumping into the water, I need it, call me back when the drinks and food arrive!- Narwhal said sprinting and jumping into the water, to the disappointment of the Friends present, she wasn't using any sort of swimsuit, just her plain old dress.
-Come Byakko, let's play together- Smilodon said bashfully blushing as she carried a big beach ball with her, Byakko manifested and immediately pawnched it out of Smilodon's hands, the Friend chased after the beast giving everyone a good view of her dented iron body, full of scars, with a golden bikini, while also using a summer hat, a sarong and sandals.
The rest of the day was spent by the group having healthy amounts of fun at the Beach, Blue Whale constantly provided them with food, drinks and physical comfort whenever possible.
All the Friends had a wonderful time and stood together by the coast, their feet being softly caressed by the rising tide as they watched the Sun set into the Ocean, this was the first sunset they watched at peace as they felt safe in the Beach Resort.
Once it started to become a bit chilly for Swimsuits, the Friends piled up some disposable lumber that Blue Whale lend them, Bald Eagle used Suzaku to light them up and it into a campfire.
It was in that moment, when she could finally take off the Sunglasses and comfortably look around, when Bald Eagle noticed something unnerving. Père David's Deer had a very ugly scar right between her breasts, it was hard to notice even now that she was wearing a bikini, it helped that Bald Eagle's eyesight was enhanced now in the night thanks to The Thirst.
-Deerie? What is that scar?- Bald Eagle asked the Deer's scar, her natural curiosity once again rose and got the best of her.
-Please don't call me that…- Père David's Deer said in reflex response, lost in her own thoughts related to her scar, this was the perfect time to tell them but she still didn't want to do it.
-Don't be such a coward! Spill the beans already- Collared Peccary called out Père David's Deer, she wouldn't forgive her easily if she didn't take this chance, she had to tell that story.
-Don't be rude with her!- Boomslang said as she didn't like it when Friends were forced to talk of things they didn't want to.
-No Boomslang... She is right, I've been meaning to talk to all of you about my past, as a way to cope with my own stress- Père David's Deer said as she looked around nervously, she knew Blue Whale was present and she didn't want to let her hear it, she didn't need to know the story behind this ugly scar.
-I can go fetch more lumber, if you want to- Blue Whale said to the Deer, fully aware that her presence made her unable to tell her story, Père David's Deer cried sending her off with a hug.
Père David's Deer continued to cry as the other Friends surrounded her, she wanted to speak up but nothing but whimpers came out of her mouth, she hated this just as she hated herself for surviving while those whom she loved didn't.
But she had these Friends now to take care of, two of them shouldn't be involved in this mess as they only wanted to save their Island from starvation, but there wouldn't be an Island left if they didn't save Japari Park first, none of these thoughts helped her focus, so she suddenly did something very brash. She untied her black frilly bikini bra and let it slide off down, she covered her nipples while holding her breasts up to let all the other Friends present see her scar, to her amusement even the Four Gods manifested as their Beasts to take a peek at it.
-That's a really ugly wound…- Narwhal commented as she touched her own scar, which was healing much better, her navel would remain spotless thanks to Père David's Deer.
-Oh…- Boomslang muttered covering her red face, she was ashamed she was still flustered by seeing her bare breasts.
-That wound must have been grievous, it was caused by a Dark Hunter, right?- Smilodon asked as she stood up ran her fingers through the scar, even though she had saw a lot of scars in her life fighting the Ceruleans, this one caused her to gasp in awe.
-Okay show-off, you all saw more than enough, now get on with your story- Collared Peccary said walking behind Père David's Deer, pulling up her bikini bra and tying it up for her.
-Thank you Piggy, so where do I begin? I too once was a rookie, just a freshman Healer in the "Kemo Courageous Spears Chivalric Order", said group was formed to help organized seasoned fighters to repel or hunt down Ceruleans, as they started to evolve and become more aggressive and numerous, putting Japari Park at risk- Père David's Deer explained to the Friends, she wanted to make sure they knew the context, before she told the story of this ugly scar she had.
-Sadly that didn't last, not after the humans left and Friends number dwindled, Friends just don't organize too well on their own nor they are too keen when it comes to fighting- Smilodon added as she was an old Friend too, who remembered Japari Park before it all went to hell, thanks to the cursed Ceruleans.
-And that's when I got this wound, we had very incompetent Leader, she wanted to wipe out an enemy concentration that was beyond the scope of what could be done with what she had… Many of them were rookies, not unlike Boomslang here present, who weren't cut out to be Spears- Père David's Deer explained herself, giggling nervously, painful memories flooded her mind of more Friends whom she had failed too as a Healer.
-Well, gee, thanks- Boomslang said sarcastically, feeling a bit hurt, feeling more motivated to try be useful in the next battle.
-It was then when it happened… Encouraged by our early success, our Leader pushes us to move deeper, into a tight chasm that lead into the Cerulean nest… I saw the rookies get cut down right where they stood when a Dark Huntercell came up on them, our Leader did nothing, she just left them there...-
Père David's Deer continued her story pausing visible pained, lost in painful memories, she fought back her desire to vomit.
-How did you survive?- Narwhal asked, feeling disgusted at the prospect that a Leader would drag Friends into their deaths.
-The Dark Huntercell carved my chest with one of it's sharp limbs, then our Leader tried to save me by attacking it from the back, it didn't work so she ran off with the Dark Huntercell trailing after her, she saved my life at the cost of hers, She had a modicum of redemption before she perished- Père David's Deer recalled, she felt sick from remembering that day, so she continued her story narrating before she was interrupted again.
-My healing powers helped me endure the pain as I narrowly avoided bleeding out, I stood there crying in pain until another cadre of Friends found me, Blackbuck Sempai told me I was repeating the same sentence over and over as if I had lost it… "I don't wanna die… I don't wanna die…"- Père David's Deer recalled her own words before her voice broke and she went silent, laughing dryly as more tears flowed out of her eyes and ran down her face, it was then when she felt most of the group surrounding her in a big group hug centered around the Deer.
Père David's Deer took a big breath of relief as she brushed away her tears, she had to address the group again so she tried to focus, finding the right words to express her feelings.
-I am truly honoured to be the Leader of this Cadre, when I rebuild the Order all of you will be members, after we have defeated the Fiends of course- Père David's Deer said smiling to the group and lay back on the sand, the hugs of the others finally pushed out of balance, but she just didn't care anymore.
It was then when she realized Smilodon was right behind her, lending her lap to rest upon, as if it was her own way of telling her, through acts and not words, that she'd have her back. Père David's Deer then saw Piggy offering her a hand to stand back up again, which she accepted as Bald Eagle, Boomslang and Narwhal all stood up with her, in a rather tender moment.
-All of you deserve someone better than me, thank you for understanding I'm not a flawless fearless leader, I wasn't even a badass Spear veteran to begin with… I was just a very unlucky healer- Père David's Deer laughed to herself, feeling an immense relief by opening up to the group, they had to trust each other if they planned to survive the trials ahead of them.
-Many of us here are struggling with our own issues, it's not just you, only more reasons to open up and be honest to each other right?- Smilodon said in her usual stern but caring way.
-I can't believe I didn't notice your scar that one night- Narwhal commented, truly embarrassed about this fact.
-We were so drunk I'm surprised you remember that actually happened- Père David's Deer said, causing most Friends present to burst out laughing, all but one of them, at least.
-Wait, what happened?- Collared Peccary asked suspiciously.
-NOTHING!- Père David's Deer and Narwhal answered instantly in perfect synch, they were saved by the Whale, quite literally.
-Sorry for the long delay, I also brought you drinks and food, to make up for it!- Blue Whale said as she brought them Juice and Japari Buns, the entire "Cadre" received her as their Mom.
The rekindled flames of the campfire roared with the same enthusiasm as the Friends all had for thanking Blue Whale for taking such good care of her, even if it was partially done out of her own desire to feel useful and because the Beach Resort haven't seen any Friend come to it in a long time, she was still the perfect Helping Hand all of them sorely needed to recover.
Eventually the food and drinks ran out and the Friends were ready to head to sleep, Blue Whale even offered Bald Eagle and Boomslang to sleep with her, which neither of them declined. Narwhal and Smilodon also decided to share a room, as Narwhal desired to learn how to be a better fighter from Smilodon, leaving Père David's Deer with Collared Peccary. The Ex-Girl-Friends agreed to sleep together, as long as neither of them tried anything, even if both secretly longed for the other, so they could blame the other side if sex actually did happen.
The Cadre slept blissfully unaware that an uninvited guest had slipped past Rhyolite's sensors, as no one was nearby to listen to him trying to warn them about a new enemy, a shimmering ghostly white Fiend lurked about the Beach Resort outskirts. She looked like a Horse Friend, clad in fiery red armor that looked like burning flames, empty white eyes like a full moon, her long hair was black as death, she took a deep breath closing her eyes and licked her lips in delight smiling widely.
-Sweet Dreams, Friends- Nightmare said, giggling very softly.