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It was all too painful for me. I had watched my brother get corrupted right before my eyes. Then he killed the entire village, and cut down the Tree of Feelings. Which was fine by me, but eventually, he became so consumed by the negativity that I couldn't recognize him, and he couldn't recognize me. It was only then I tried to stop him, which resulted in me turning into stone. It was hard, because despite being stone, I was still aware. I often talked to myself to pass the time, wondering where I went wrong and calling out for both my mother and Nighty. From time to time, he visited me, as deep inside, he was still the brother I had known and loved, he just showed that less obviously now.
Eventually, I got freed from it, due to Ink and Blue exploring my AU and finding me, their positive auras giving me the strength to break out. Once I got out, I hugged Ink, crying. "H-how long has it...?" I had spent several years as a statue, that was for sure, but how long was it exactly? Now, I'll admit, I nearly went insane in there, having only myself, and occasionally Nightmare for company. My tears stained his scarf as he gently pet my head. "Uh..." he said, unsure of what to do. "Calm down kid... it'll all be alright... and I believe around 500 years..." I nodded, still clinging to him. "B-but... I-is Nighty ok?! H-he must be worried after so long!" Swap sighed. "Yeah, about that... actually, never mind, you'll see him later." I nodded, obviously grateful. Later, when I met Nightmare again, in battle, instead of fighting, I decided to say something. "Brother..." I said, my voice showing clear gratitude.
Killer looked at Nightmare. "Boss, you never told us that you had a brother!" He rolled his eyes. "Whatever... anyway, what is it Dream?" "Thank you..." "thank you for what?" He asked. "For visiting me from time to time while I was stone. If not for you, I probably would've lost it..." Nightmare sighed. "It was no problem really..." I hugged him. As mentally, I was still very young, I couldn't bring myself to harm my brother. He didn't object, despite being the enemy, and instead let me hug him. We stayed like that for a while, and afterward, he let me stay at his mansion. Now I live there with him and the Bad Sanses, and me and Nightmare are in very good terms!