Chapter 26: Real Talk

*ERROR'S P.O.V*

Breathing.

All I heard was the sound of breathing. It was soft and hushed. It sounded peaceful. It took me a moment before I realized that the breathing was coming from someone else. I cracked open an eye and after a few moments of adjustment I saw PJ curled up in Ink's arms. A few more moments of adjustment and I heard the sound of humming. I finally opened both my eyes and was greeted by the sight of Ink gently stroking PJ's cheek with PJ sleeping soundly in his arms. Ink perked up at my movement and I saw a smile play on his lips.

"Morning." He whispered, focusing his attention back on our son. I looked at PJ and gently set my hand on his cheek.

"Morning." I whispered back, gently stroking my son's cheek with my thumb. He stirred slightly at the touch before nuzzling into it.

"Nightmare." Ink muttered softly, explaining the presence of our child in our bed. I merely nodded.

"I know the feeling." I muttered. He hummed softly in response, still soothing PJ. After a few moments of the comfortable silence, he scooted closer to me and rested his head on the crook of my neck, PJ curled up between us. I gladly rest my head on his and wrapped my arms around them both. Ink let out a soft sigh before speaking.

"He was terrified, Error. He was so scared he could barely speak. All I could make out was something about some black cloud covering everyone and making them disappear," He whispered, starting to tremble, "Error, ever since we've had PJ we haven't been keeping an eye on the AU's as well as we used to. It's been five years since we had him and we've only gone out separately to figure out which ones had been infected…. How many have we lost since then, Error?" He asked, his voice cracking slightly. I could only stroke his back gently to offer him comfort as I thought about it.

We HAD been lacking in the "protecting the AU's" department and in all reality, I couldn't care less. I couldn't tell him that of course because it would break his heart, but it's just how I was. I didn't truly care about the AU's and when they were infected to the point of no return, I was glad to get rid of them. Obviously, Ink had a different opinion on the matter, thinking they could be saved and he was right to some extent. If he got there in time he could preserve what was broken. But ever since PJ came along he's become less concerned about the AU's and more concerned with him.

"37." I whispered, squeezing him lightly. His breath hitched and I felt little water pellets drip onto my neck.

Ink loved the AU's and his son equally. We both wanted what was best for PJ so we wanted to give it to him. All we wanted was for him to have a good life but if this kept up, he might not have a life at all.

"Ink…. If you want things to get better with the AU's you know that you're going to have to go out more. I can't use your brush. I can only destroy things. Only you can save them." I whispered, trying to soothe him. He sniffed and looked up at me teary eyed.

"Error he's only five, he needs me here." He argued. I pressed a kiss against his temple and held it there.

"Inky, I'm here too. I'm his father too. We've got our jobs to do. We can't completely neglect them just for PJ." I reasoned. He went silent and his eyes stared into mine for what seemed like ages before he nodded.

"I know…." He whispered. I hugged him and PJ close.

"Besides, when you are out, then I can get some quality time with him. You usually take all that." I chuckled. He let out a small giggle and I smiled.

"So from now on, let me be the father that you say I can be while you go out and saves the lives of hundreds…. After all, I can't destroy AU's if none are there." I joked, a smirk stretching over my lips. He laughed quietly and pecked a small kiss against my cheek, wiping away his tears with his free hand.

"Okay, okay…. You're right… I'll head out tomorrow, okay?" He said softly. I nodded and smiled with him.

"Sounds perfect." I whispered. I leaned in and kissed him gently before pulling back and smiling at him and PJ.

"I love you both." I whispered. He closed his eyes and i felt Pj cuddle closer to the both of us. Ink chuckled softly.

"And we love you too…." He whispered back, slowly falling asleep. I smiled at them before falling asleep beside them.

Talking always seems to help.

Gah, I haven't written in FOREVER and I apologize, but High School... Is High School. I hope that explains enough.

Tell me what you thought of the chapter and give me some ideas on what should happen in the next one! Pardon the shortish chapter, as I said, High School.

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