To Be Bonded(Dream X Reader)

Brother

She placed a photo in front us. It was her but younger, about a decade and a bit ago with jet black curls running down from under a pirate hat. In her arms was a baby.
"I need you to find him. And kill him."

My heart sunk.
"May I ask why you would want your own son killed?"
Dream said through clenched teeth.
"I realise it must seem unethical and brutal. However if he were to know of his lineage as his parent has stated, it could jeopardise our future."
I ran my hand along the boy's face in the photo. His life would completely change. It would have all been a lie.

"Does this have to do with Y/N Beloved's and Clay Caro's bond?"
I asked already guessing the answer.
"Do not speak my sons name in that manner. He is the future king,you will treat him as such."
She hissed at me,
"Yes. The power associated by my family flows through this child as well. If he were go against us, manage to take...the vessel... he could overtake the kingdom."
Her hands tapped on the table. She gazed outside where Clay and George rode on their horses.

"He could kill my son."
She said softly, a croak clear in her voice.
She's worried...for Dream.
Dream visibly sagged his shoulders. I dug my nails into my leg.
"Alright. To save the future king we will find and kill this boy."

I accepted despite all the horrible implications. Dream looked to me. I could see how he was fighting himself.
"I thank you. However I'm afraid I don't have much information. All I know is he was taken into the Western region. Around fourteen now."

I nodded taking the photo with me. I stood up, excused myself and rushed out the room. I could hear Dream behind me. I opened the door to the library. Made my way to the restricted section and pulled a pin out my bun.
"What are you doing? Y/N we can't do this."
He whispered behind me, despite not knowing what I was doing he still kept guard.

The lock clicked and I slipped through.
"There has to be a file in here somewhere. Of the crew. Of who took the child into the West at least."
"Darling wait-"
"We can go from there an-"
"Would you just listen!"
He grabbed my shoulders and made me face him.
"Y/N. We can't kill a child. He's my brother."

"He's your competition."
I retorted. That's when my vision blinded with light. Red. Green. Merging. My mother. I stumbled, Dream caught me quickly.
What...no...
"I think I know who your brother is..."
I mumbled. Dream's eyes widened in concern.
"What are you talking about?"

I sat down on the floor.
"It makes sense now."
"What does?"
My breathing quickened. Brain swirling with the possibility.
"Oh my gosh it all makes sense."
He shook his head.
"Y/N! What are you saying?"

"When we were attacked. When George..."
I couldn't bring myself to think he was...gone,
"Just before we ended up here...that man grabbed my arm and my power suddenly surged."

"Dream I think your brother is...the Red Assassin."