[Since the creator of Dusttale doesn't want Dust to be used, Dust will be Murder from now on as a replaced nickname. I don't want to change his backstory too much since my plans depend on it so let's say he's a close version.]
Cross groans, covering his face with his splayed hands.
"I can't do it. Its humiating."
"Oh, come on, I know you can do it!"
Cross whines, giving Blue a pathetic look. But Blue wasnt falling for it.
"Sorry, Cross. This is important, you're gonna have to at least try to sound concincing."
Cross grumbles, letting his hands down.
"F-Fine...."
He started getting into character, drawing up a relieved smile and brighter eyelights. They had to cover his scar with a thick cotton gauze bandage to make his appearance a bit more pity-worthy.
"Hi! I'm so glad Blue saved me from those other Sanses. Nightmare kind of..."
He broke down his act and squatted, hunched and covering his face.
"Nooooo! I can't do it!"
Blue snorts, amused.
"Whats so hard about saying Nightmare threatened your AU?"
Cross looked at Blue, his face flushed and sockets watery.
"I dunno... It just sounds weird. Like I'm acting out an anime or something."
He whined.
"And I'm playing the damsel in distress!"
Blue giggles.
"Like in Mew Mew Kissy Cutie?"
He glared, flushed a deeper purple.
"ESPECIALLY MEW MEW!"
"It's fiiiine. Look:"
He smiles brightly.
"Thanks for saving me from Nightmare! He was really horrible to me."
Cross sobered a bit.
"I guess-"
Murder walked in.
"How's pansy practice?"
Blue pouts.
"We're not practicing to be pansies, Murder. Don't be mean."
Murder chuckles and shrugs.
"Whatever. Nightmare's been acting weird since earlier."
Cross looked at them, confused.
"He has? Why?"
Blue was incredulous.
"You mean....?"
Murder snorts.
"Don't tell him. Its funnier this way."
Cross pouts.
"Hey!"
The two share knowing looks before moving on.
"Anyway, done yet? It's been three hours."
Blue shook his head.
"No, but we don't really have much choice. It's better that we leave now before Ink gets suspicious."
Murder nods.
"'Kay, good luck."
Blue smiles.
"Thank you."
Later that day...
Ink and Dream were chatting in the kitchen about Error's weird hobbies when a portal opened up. Blue and a skeleton they've seen fight with Nightmare tumbled through.
The two guardians got to their feet, ready to fight.
Blue noticed and got up quickly.
"Wait, wait! Dont hurt him!"
"What are you saying, Blue? He's with Nightmare!"
Dream hesitated, him and Cross staring at each other.
Blue explained most of it, how Nightmare kidnapped Cross and threatened to kill them all if he didn't work for the nightmare king.
Ink lowered his brush, smiling.
"Oh! Then, welcome!"
Dream gave a warm smile and Cross couldn't help but return it. It was just so sweet.
"Th-Thanks. And for rescuing me, too. I don't know what I would have done if I was still back there..."
Dream gasps.
"Oh! If my brother has your home, I guess you'll need a place to stay..."
Ink cheered excitedly.
"Yeah! He can stay here!"
Blue grins.
"He can stay with me in my room."
Dream frowns, confused.
"Oh, but didn't you say you don't want people in your room?"
Blue sweats.
"Riiight... I do like my privacy..."
Dream nods.
"I can set up a bed in my room if you want."
Cross brightens.
"I mean... That sounds good to me."
Blue inwardly sighed.
Dream took Cross's hand and lead him to his room...