A new week, a new chapter! Here I have a story a guest requested, containing nightmares and comfort. I know it's not the best, but I still hope you'll like it :).

Nightmare

He watched as the blade thrust forward in slow motion. His mind was screaming, telling him he had to do something, but his body wouldn't let him. He just stood there motionless, watching the sharp blade entering his brother's plastron with a nauseating crack. He watched his brother gasp in surprise, eyes growing wide, but he couldn't hear anything. It was like someone turned off the sound. The blade disappeared and he watched his brother fall to his knees on the unnatural pitch black ground, blood flowing freely from an enormous wound.

He wanted to move, to help, to do something, but he still couldn't. Silently he watched his brother's once so lively eyes look up to him pleading, before they rolled back in his head. Slowly the body started to fall forward. Suddenly he could move again and he started to run immediately. "No!" Although he ran as hard as he could, it seemed like he didn't move forward. He reached out, wanting to catch his brother, but he couldn't get any closer. He watched in horror as his brother's head slammed lifelessly to the ground with a dull smack. "No! Mikey!"

Panting and gasping hard, Leo shot up, holding the blankets tightly in his cramped up hands. Beads of sweat ran down his face and it felt like his heart tried to jump out of his chest. He looked frantically around, trying to figure out where he was. Noticing he was in his bedroom, he drove the palms of his shaky hands against his eyes as to erase the things he saw and let out a shaky breath. "It was just a dream," he whispered, running his hands down his face, dropping them limply on his sheets. A moment later he threw off his blankets and swung his legs over the edge of his bed. There he rested his elbows on his upper legs and laid his head in his hands. "Just a dream."

Slightly calmed down he stood up and walked out his room. Stopping in front of Mikey's bedroom door, he quietly opened it. The light of the hallway lit the room a bit and Leo saw his little brother sleep peacefully in his bed. Just to be sure he walked over and watched the rise and fall of his chest for some time. He sighed relieved and walked away again.

"Leo? Whatcha doin' here?" he heard Mikey slur suddenly. Surprised Leo turned around and saw his little brother sit up straight in bed, rubbing his eyes.

"Nothing, bro. Go back to sleep," Leo answered with a small smile. Mikey raised an eye ridge. "You sure? You look… spooked."

Leo snorted quietly. Leave it to Mikey to poke through his poker face. "I'm fine, Mikey."

"You'd had a nightmare or something?" Mikey pushed on, followed by a stifled yawn. Leo swallowed and didn't say anything. That was enough for Mikey for knowing the truth and he pushed his blankets aside.

"No, Mike. Really, I'm fine. Just go to sleep," Leo said quickly and he walked to the door. "I'm sorry I woke you up." With that he closed the door and walked straight to the bathroom. He splashed some cold water over his face and watched himself in the mirror. Mikey was right, he looked spooked. And why wouldn't he. It was a long time ago he had such a nightmare, and this one really scared him. Taking a deep breath he turned around and went back to his room. The moment he walked through his door he noticed something strange. Not knowing what it was, he went further into his room, seeing a strange bulge in his bed.

"What the…"

Suddenly the blankets moved, revealing his youngest brother. "Sorry, bro. I had a nightmare. Can I spent the night here?" Mikey said innocently. Leo barked out a small laugh and shook his head. "Really, Mike?"

Mikey nodded. "Yeah, dude. I dreamt that my big bro was scared of something and didn't want to talk about it." He smiled and looked up to his brother, who looked down with a slight embarrassed smile, knowing Mikey didn't have a nightmare at all, but just wanted to comfort him.

"And he doesn't have to," Mike quickly continued. "But it kinda scared me." He grabbed the blankets tighter and lifted them to his chin. "So, I'm gonna stay here."

Hesitating a moment, Leo walked forward and stopped at the side of his bed. "Look, Mikey, I -"

"Relax, bro. I don't have to know if you don't wanna tell. Just know I'm here for ya," Mikey cut in. Immediately Leo grew quiet. Thinking about it he got a smile on his face. He then stepped into bed and laid down next to his brother. "I know, bro. Thanks." He stretched out his arm, which Mikey laid his head on. "But if you wanna tell…" Mikey said while stifling a yawn.

"Nah, I'm cool. Just go to sleep, Mikey," Leo said, also yawning. "Just… thanks." He moved his laid down arm towards himself, giving his little brother a firm hug. In response Mikey nuzzled further into the blankets. "Anytime, bro."

Again, thanks for all your kind reviews! It really stimulates me to keep writing! :D.