Nightmares ~[Grimm X Reader]~

~ Chapter 17: Bad to Worse ~

Before I start today's chapter, I just wanna say thanks to all who came to watch my stream last night. I'll probably do so again on Wednesday, and I'll be free to talk with you guys about previous chapters or your thoughts on the book while I play Hollow Knight. I hope more of you join me in the future! Now on to today's chapter!

           You awoke to the sound and feeling of something nudging its way under your blankets and into your embrace. Making a notorious chatter as quietly as they could so not to wake you. When you faintly opened your eyes and looked down, you saw Grimmy curled up to your body for warmth. It was early morning and you had a feeling it was a matter of time before he woke up and did all he could to gain and keep your attention. You didn't mind as you closed your eyes once more, to sleep a bit more yourself. Though after waking up, it was hard for you to fall back to sleep.

           You laid there for a while but then decided it was time to get up anyway. Carefully, you got up and placed the blanket over Grimmy without waking him and left the room. Not a single noise was heard throughout the halls of the tent, then again most of the Grimmkin were resting during this hour. You started walking down the hallway to the main area when you saw Grimm's office door slightly ajar. Being the curious person you naturally were, you peaked inside to see Brumm, Divine and him all talking.

           You felt a bit wrong peering in at them, but you couldn't help the urge to eavesdrop. Grimm looked exhausted like he never really slept through the night while they all drank cups of tea knowing how Divine was one for tea.

           "Master, I don't think you should be so worried about this!" Divine chirped in after Brumm and Grimm muttered something to one another. Grimm looked at her and sighed.

           "Divine, I know you only mean well but-"

           "Nonsense! Seize the day! Be a better man than your father was! You don't have much time left… I know you have been hearing the heart. It calls for you to finish the ritual again." Divine's tone became somber as Brumm lowered his head. Grimm leaned back in his chair.

           "The vessel of the pale king has not gotten the final flames. They struggle. We cannot finish the ritual." Grimm hissed as he put a hand to his forehead while looking up. His red eyes scanning the ceiling as if the sky would hold a better answer. "I can't leave Y/n with the child yet… Both are vulnerable, and I care so much for them both." He then whispered. His voice sounded weak and helpless, it made your heart ache to hear him in distress like this. Divine placed a hand on his forearm and he jerked away looking at her briefly before letting out a shaky sigh. Divine then did her best to comfort him,

           "Do not leave this world with regrets. You are a man of honor, skill, power, and words. Do something before it is too late, or neither of you will know the truth." which Brumm nodded to.

           "For once, Divine is right. If you wish to do something but are afraid to do so, do it no matter what. You have so little time…" He said and Grimm looked from Divine to Brumm before taking a sip of tea.

           "I'll think about it." He sighed and you backed away slowly from the door. You were now only full of more questions… Though you didn't have much time to wonder before you heard Grimm get up and say, "I think I'm going to go check on Y/n and the child now." With that you then bolted back to your room and shut the door quietly, sitting on the edge of your bed abruptly which then woke Grimmy who was still asleep.

           Not even a few seconds later, Grimm entered your room after knocking his eyes landing on you and Grimmy now awake, giving a gentle smile. How many times did he smile after being in distress moments before? You never thought of Grimm in that light until this moment.