[Kaguya]

Aaron slept soundly, there was no appearance of nightmares or distress as he clung to Richard, in fact he looked fully at peace, and looked even more innocent as his thumb subconsciously went into his mouth and he began to suck on it.

Lucy walked into the room just before she said she would arrive and seen them both she noticed how Richard formed almost like a protective cocoon around Aaron and it made her smile, but it vanished as she seen tears falling from Aaron's eyes, she knew instantly he was having nightmares again. Kneeling on the floor she moved her hand to Aaron's back "Little brother, the ghosts and monsters are gone... it's time to open your eyes" she whisper softly as her eyes went to Richard.

"I thought I said not to let him sleep to much longer" her voice was still quiet but sounded like a scolding parent "He has nightmares, and unlike most people he doesn't instantly wake up from them, in fact he doesn't scream out" she say her eyes looking back to Aaron "Come on little brother, Chess has been working so hard all day to create your birthday picnic, we'll protect you from the shadows" she whisper continuing to rub his back

Soon Aaron opened his eyes and removed his thumb from his mouth, looking to Lucy he smiled "I'm hungry big sister" he say just as his stomach grumbled. Lucy laughed a little "That's because you didn't finish off your treat... luckily the family picnic is done. I'll let you two get ready" she say kissing Aaron's wet cheek just before he wiped it dry.

Aaron looked up at Richard and smiled "See Lucy and everyone loves me just like you do" he say innocently, he put off what happened to him the day before as just a need to relieve stress and nothing more "Aren't they nice" he smile cuddling Richard more not wanting to let go for the moment