Toby Robinson is a fifteen year old teenager with low cut black hair and brown skin. He loves playing video games, reading books and comic books, and watching good movies, you know, normal teenager stuff.

Today he is at his kitchen counter, talking to his mother about a weird dream he had during the night, and it has been bothering him ever since he woke up.

Toby Robinson: So I had this dream, right. In it I was running in this strange place, and some strange people were chasing after me. They all wore black robes, and I couldn't see their faces. But somehow I knew that they were trouble... I ran as fast as I could, but eventually they all caught up to me, and then I was surrounded... It seemed like all hope was lost, but then some kind of light began to shoot out of my body, and then Boom! I exploded into a million pieces!... And that's when I received a message saying, Congratulations, You Have Inherited, The Dream System... Do you know what that means, Mum? (The teenager asks his mother, after explaining his dream to her)

Sarah Robinson: Uuuuuh?... (Chuckles) I have no idea. (Sarah admitted with a smile)... Your dad used to have some strange dreams as well, but he always talked to Pastor Timothy about them, maybe you should too. (Sarah advised him, not really having anything else to say)

Toby Robinson: You know I don't like it when you talk about dad, but you're right. Maybe I should talk to Pastor Timothy about this, he might be able to tell me what it means. (Toby tells her)

Sarah Robinson: Whatever makes you happy. (Sarah replied with a warm smile)

Suddenly a young boy rushes downstairs and joins them in the kitchen, where Sarah is doing the dishes, and Toby is waiting for the school bus to arrive.

Billy Robinson: Mom! I can't find my bear. (The five year old complained as he came to pull on his mom's clothes)

Toby Robinson: You really shouldn't be taking that thing to school you know? (Toby said to his little brother)

Billy Robinson: You leave me alone! (Billy yelled as he pointed at his older brother)

Sarah Robinson: Alright Billy, let's look for your bear together. I'm sure we'll find it. (Sarah said as she held Billy by the hand, helping him to look for his teddy bear)

Just then the sound of the school bus honking could be heard, meaning it was time for Toby to get to school.

Toby Robinson: The bus is here! I'm leaving! (Toby yelled as he grabbed his school bag from the kitchen counter, and heads for the door)

Sarah Robinson: Have a nice day sweetheart! (Sarah yelled from Billy's room, still helping him look for his teddy)

Toby Robinson: I will! (Toby answered before shutting the door on his way out, and going into the yellow school bus)

While in the bus Toby kept thinking about his dream. He said he experienced the dream from his point of view, but in truth he never really saw himself, just what his dream self was seeing and experiencing. This made the teenager feel very uncomfortable, because the dream felt like it meant something, and he didn't know what it was.

After deciding not to think about it any further, a screen suddenly popped up in front of Toby's face, with a message reading.

[System Integration Pending]

[Progress: 66%]

Toby Robinson: This thing again? Now I know I'm going crazy. (Toby thought as he swiped at the screen, trying to get it off his face)

"Are you okay?" (The boy sitting next to him asked)

Toby Robinson: Yeah I'm fine, just thought I saw a fly for a second. It's gone now though. (Toby lied with a convincing smile)

"Oh, okay" (The boy said before focusing his attention out the window)

Toby Robinson: I might really need to see a pastor after all. (Toby thought in defeat, being unable to get rid of this annoying screen)

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This screen popped up immediately after Toby woke up from his dream, and it has been pending ever since then. With no way to make it go away, Toby waited until it disappeared on it's own, which it had done before, but it always comes back with a new update.

The school bus eventually reaches it's destination, which was Pride High School, a decent school in that area. After stepping out of the bus Toby takes in a deep breath, mentally preparing himself for another day of school.

"Hey Toby!" (A voice yelled as a car pulled up behind him)

A teenager who is the same age as Toby steps out of the vehicle, and then proceeds to shut the door behind him. He was a good looking boy with short brown hair, white skin and a noble gaze.

Toby Robinson: What's up, Todd? (Toby said as he goes to meet his best friend)

Todd Forager: Nothing much, stranger. (Todd said with a smile, before the two pumped fists)

Timothy Forager: How's it going, Toby? (The man in the car asked)

Toby Robinson: Everything's fine, Pastor Timothy. (Toby replied)

Timothy Forager: That's good, you two have a good day at school now. I'll see you at home son. (Timothy said before driving away in his suv)

Toby Robinson: Crap! I wanted to ask your dad something, how on earth did I just forget?! (Toby said as he watched his car drive off into the distance)

Todd Forager: What did you want to ask him? (Todd asked curiously)

Toby Robinson: It's just about a weird dream I had. Don't worry about it, it's not that important. (Toby said before heading towards the school building)

Todd Forager: Come on, don't do me like that. Tell me more about this weird dream you had, maybe I could even help. (Todd said as he followed Toby into the school)

Toby Robinson: (Sighs) Okay! If you really must know, the dream went something like this... (Toby said before telling Todd his dream, but leaving the screen stuff out)

By the time Toby finishes telling his dream to Todd, they were already sitting opposite each other in class. But the teacher is not yet in class, so they can talk for a bit longer.

Todd Forager: Wow, that's some dream. But if anyone would be able to tell you what it means, it would be my dad. He interprets dreams all the time, he's the best at it. (Todd said confidently)

Toby Robinson: That's why I was going to ask him about it, but I'll probably just ask him later... Hey how was bible camp by the way? (Toby asks)

Todd Forager: (Sighs) It was fine, I guess. But all the while I was there I was just itching to play some games, camping just isn't my style. (Todd admitted)

Toby Robinson: There's a new arcade that just opened recently, it's big and fancy and very popular. After school let's check it out together! (Toby suggested with a smile)

Todd Forager: That would be awesome. (Todd said before the two bumped fists once again)

Todd and Toby have been friends for a long time, ever since they were little kids. They met when Toby's dad had gone missing, and the church they were going to at the time helped Toby's mom cope with the disappearance of her husband.

They provided food, financial support and whatever else they needed until Sarah eventually got enough money to provide a stable home for Toby, who then was an only child.

The pastor of this church was Timothy Forager, and of course his son was Todd. Naturally the two kids developed a strong bond and became close friends, and it's been so ever since.

As the class started to get unruly due to the absence of their teacher, the teacher finally arrives. He was a young man with long blonde hair, and a sweaty face that made everyone realise that he must have had trouble biking to school this morning, and that's why he was so late and sweaty.

Fred Clover: Sorry I'm late guys, saving the planet is not an easy task. (Fred said as he wiped his face clean with a handkerchief)

Stacy Long: You know you could just take the bus, right? That's still eco-friendly. (The teenage girl tells him)

Fred Clover: True, but my way is better, and healthier for me too. Biking everywhere I go is how I keep myself in such great shape, and I'm very proud of that. (Fred said confidently, a slight smile on his face)... Now without further ado, let's tackle today's topic. (Fred said as he began to write on the white board with his marker)

While Toby is looking at the board however, that annoying screen pops up once again, but this time with a different message.

[Progress: 100%]

[System Successfully Integrated]

[Entering Dream State]

Toby Robinson: Wait what?... (Toby said before his vision went completely black, and he begins to lose consciousness)

Toby's head then slams against his desk as he falls unconscious on the ground instantly. Everyone in the class is more than shocked from witnessing this, with some not even seeing what happened because of how fast it happened.

Todd Forager: Toby!!! (Todd calls out as he rushes over to help his best friend)

Fred Clover: Toby are you okay?! (The teacher asks as he also rushes over, checking the body of the unconscious teenager)

Todd Forager: What's wrong with him? (Todd asked in worry)

Fred Clover: I don't know, that's why I'm taking him to the nurse's office... Everyone stay here! (Fred instructed the class as he quickly carries the unconscious Toby in his arms)

Todd Forager: No way! He's my best friend, I'm definitely coming with you! (Todd said determinately)

Fred Clover: Fine! But the rest of you stay in class! (Fred said before he rushes out of the classroom, with Todd quickly following behind him, leaving the rest of the students to wonder what even happened to their classmate)

Meanwhile, in a world with skies of many strange yet vibrant colors. Toby Robinson is laying on some green grass, with his eyes loosely shut. Toby eventually opens his eyes, and sees the colourful skies above him, leaving him to wonder.

"Where the heck am I?" (Toby asks in a daze)

Next: Toby The Dreamer.