Nightmares ~[Grimm X Reader]~

~ Chapter 2: New Friend ~

           You were proven wrong many times about the little bug with the small nail, a day and a half later they returned to the small town without a scratch on them. They walked up to you without a noise, scaring you as you sat in your little crook by the abandoned house. Day after day, they would come back to you taking time from their quest or journey to sit with you or hear you play and listen to you tell small stories of your life. They never spoke only just showed up, but you didn't care. It was someone there for the first time in a long time. Even though they would leave each day with just a small simple wave, you knew they would be back the next day. This gave you something to look forward to like someone was there for you for once and wouldn't be going anywhere.

            Due to their quiet demeanor and their habit of just appearing out of nowhere, you took to calling the little bug Ghost. When you asked them if you could call them that. They did their usual simple nod.

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          Ghost entered the town, as usual, two months passing since their initial arrival. You looked up as they left the now open Stagway station making you rise to your feet to approach them. They ran up to you, tugging on your pants/dress which was Ghost's way of greeting you due to how tiny they were. 

          "Good morning Ghost. I'm glad to see you in good health." You greeted with a kind, gentle smile. They looked up at you, no expression at all but you could tell they were happy to see you. Little by little, you began to learn Ghost's body language and know how they felt despite lacking some of the main components of emotion portrayal. To you, they acted like a young child, one who looked up to you and felt the joy to see you. Deep down, you began to see them like you once saw your little brothers and sister. You only wanted to see them safe and sound, which wasn't so hard with how they had a Nail and used it wisely. 

          "How has your day been?" You asked Ghost and to answer they made a grand gesture with their arms above their head. You assumed they meant it was full of many events already. Each time you two talked, it was like a one way game of charades. 

          "Oh really? What did you do?" You then asked, crouching down to their height. Ghost proceeded to back up and wave their Nail around to express fighting, which they sadly have to do a lot due to the infected in other areas. Then made grander motions to seem bigger, yet was still fighting something. Finally, Ghost stood triumphantly to express that they won whatever battle they had gotten into. 

          You clapped simply after they were done, Ghost taking a seat on the ground.

          "I'm proud. As long as you are staying safe. I can only imagine the danger you must face." You let out a soft sigh. Looking to the well that leads down to the crossroads you and your brothers would play in before the infection. Ghost saw your eyes glance over to the well and stood back up looking at you simply. Sometimes it felt like they were staring right into your soul, and you never knew how to feel about them doing so. 

           "What's wrong, buddy?" You asked with a slightly concerned tone, as Ghost extended their small hand to you to take. You cautiously took it and stood up, as the drew their Nail and brought you towards the well. "Um! Ghost, it's dangerous down there. I have no way to defend myself."

          Ghost looked back at you patting your hand in comfort, before continuing on. There was no changing their mind, they wanted to show you something.

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          You almost had a mental break down getting to where you were now. A lot had changed in two years. The crossroads becoming the Forgotten Crossroads, which at the sight of the damaged run down pathways and a dead body here and there, you could understand why. Some infected insects loomed a distance away, which made your body run cold at the sight of it all. There used to be so much life in Hollow Nest, so much joy and laughter. Now it was just a stale memory of what it once was. 

           Ghost held your hand, making you have to bend a bit as you walked so they could lead you. If anything came near you two with the intent to harm you two, they would swing their Nail with precision and grace and strike them down. You cringed when they would do so, but there wasn't anything you could do for them anyway. 

           Thought after winding through the crossroads you both came to a faintly familiar green area. The air a bit more humid in this area as the sound of chirping bugs took place. 

Greenpath. 

            A place in Hollow Nest you remember only visiting once or twice in your life, yet it was just as run-down as everywhere else seemed to be also. You would picnic with your family here when journeying out of town, seeing the beauty of pure nature so close to home. It brought tears to your eyes, remembering your brothers running about, scaring the birds away picking flowers for your mother. How Pira, your baby sister, would look around in astonishment at the world so new to her. It pained you greatly to feel the emotion of loss once again, but Ghost tapped your leg for attention.

           Looking down at them with tearful eyes, they tilted their head in confusion and possibly a bit of sadness. Motioning you to crouch down to their height which you did so with no hesitation. Ghost then took their small hands and wiped away the tears that had slowly cascaded down your cheeks. Blinking a bit confused you then smiled weakly at them at their kind gesture towards you. Learning that they didn’t want to see you cry, but be happy at the memories you once had. Though that still didn’t lift the pain in your heart knowing that every time you returned back home, you were only greeted with emptiness and loneliness.

           "Thank you…" You muttered with a gentle nod. You might still be in pain from all your loss, but at least someone was trying to relieve your pain. Possibly others could one day do the same, but you should never get your hopes up like that. Ghost patted one of your hands before pointing to your back, where your violin case rested. You brought it with you, wearing the case most of the time when you were not playing since you feared not keeping it in your sight. They wanted you to play here? There was no imminent danger around you, so you didn't see why not.

           You took your violin case off and set it on the ground gently, opening it and taking out your violin with grace. Much like how Ghost wielded their Nail, you wield your violin with grace and precision as well. Though the change in scenery was new, and memories of your lost family played in your head, you felt tears come to fruition once again. Playing a song slow and somber tune, that echoed throughout the paths and tunnels of Greenpath. It didn't sound like the songs you played back in Dirtmouth. 

           This song was similar in the mood with the others, but for once. It ended with a nice resolution. Maybe there was some hope for you, with someone who cared deeply it was clear now. Maybe there could be others out there who cared like Ghost. Just maybe. 

I'm tired. Lmao. I hope you guys liked this chapter. I wrote it all day while at school and crashed at my computer while still writing it. Though the feedback is so far is nice. A heart of Quotev and 9 reads on Wattpad. I hope you all enjoy.

-S_I_R