Nightmares ~[Grimm X Reader]~

~ Chapter 19: Mystery Surprise ~

         It was hard sitting in your room alone. Grimmy's calm chirps and constant chattering grew to be white noise that your mind started to ignore. Your only focus was on Grimm's safety. What was wrong? Was his life close to ending? After hearing the conversation earlier today and then his sudden change in expression just a bit before, you knew something had to be wrong within him. What did he fear? A man with so much confidence and pride, struck by and emotion and showing genuine fear. It hurt you deep down… When he would inevitably die, would he be scared? Or accept it with open arms? What about when you died?

           Would you even have time to feel fear if you died to the infection? It crept closer and closer with every waking moment, and if Grimm left along with the rest of the triple you would be all alone with Grimmy and with nowhere to live. You would die a slow painful death like your family before you, and you could do nothing but let it do so. It was overwhelming and scary as you sat alone with your thoughts while Grimmy was not far away on the ground. He would pick up a ball with his mouth then drop it back down with joy, cackling as he laughed like this was the greatest thing for him. 

           The wonder he had, it was heartwarming and did keep you from feeling utterly helpless. He gave you the bit of light you could keep and were going to keep. You weren't leaving Grimmy alone like Grimm was left alone when he was still a child. This toddler-like child with so much power and potential was like a son to you, and you were determined to raise him as if he was. You sat on the floor with Grimmy then, trying to pull yourself out of the sorrow. Even if no one was around, you could always look into yourself to gain the answers.

           "Can you give mama the ball?" You coaxed Grimmy to play with you, which his dark eyes lit up to your desire to join him. Grabbing the ball with his mouth and floated over to you, before taking place across from you on the floor. You bounced the ball down at an angle so it would go towards Grimmy. He would chatter even louder as he caught it and gave it some force while tossing it back down so it bounced back to you. It was simple, but it made him happy and that was all you could ask for.

           This continued for a while, as you would congratulate him on playing well with you.

           "Good job, Grimmy." You smiled at him as you said so before a knock came at your door. "Come in." You called, and Grimmy quieted his constant chatter. Divine poked her head in, making a sweet 'aw' at you and Grimmy spending time with one another and bonding.

           "So sweet! So cute! It is so pleasing to see the child happy and with someone who loves him." She put her hands on her chest with a sigh. Grimmy floated over to you, before curling up in your lap as you smiled up at Divine.

           "He is a sweet soul, and with so much hope in his future… Though why are you here? Did something happen? Are you all done discussing what you needed to?" You then started standing and Divine hummed softly.

           "Yes, we talked, Master needed some advice over something nothing bad at all dear. Though, he did request me to help you with something." She said as she entered your room, checking your wardrobe. You had some small things in there. Mostly your bag and your blanket, but no real clothes. You usually wore what you always had on after losing most of your items when the infection started. "Oh, well this won't do." She mumbled to herself, but you caught what she said.

           "What won't work?" You then asked and she yelped and spun around.

           "Do not ask too many questions, deary! Come, come! I thought you would at least have something but clearly, we'll need to put in a bit more effort." She said, grabbing you by your shoulder and leading you out of your room. Grimmy still in your arms, as you couldn't seem to get a word in about what was going on now.