Toby makes his way up the stairs, and opens the door leading to the roof of the building. Where Detective Hornswoggle is still waiting for him.
Detective Hornswoggle: Dreamer, you're back! Did you manage to stop Big Papa Bear?! (The Detective asks with a hopeful look in his eyes)
Toby Robinson: Sure did, he won't be robbing anymore banks, I can assure you of that. (Toby replied cautiously, for he knew that the good detective was his real enemy)
Detective Hornswoggle: I'm glad... But turns out that Big Papa Bear and his gang weren't the only ones causing trouble this night. Cheetah Woman and her goons have stolen some valuable artifacts, and we need you to find her and recover them immediately. (The Detective explains to him, bringing out another folder and wanting to explain the details)
Toby Robinson: In the comics, Detective Hornswoggle never liked this job, he'd much rather be out solving crimes than giving missions to the Dark Stallion. Commissioner Davidson gave him this job because he was the only one he could really trust in the force. But this isn't a comic, this is a dream, a bad dream, that I must wake up from. (Toby thought as his eyes begin to glow with dream energy, but he waits for the right moment to strike)
Detective Hornswoggle: Get over here, this is all the information you'll need if you want to track her down. (The detective says as he focuses on the file of the criminal, not focusing on the young dreamer at all)
Toby sees this chance and doesn't let it slip away from him, his eyes now burning bright as he spoke the words.
"Dream Beam!!!" (Toby yells as he activates the skill without hesitation, wanting to put an end to this as quickly as possible)
[Dream Beam Activated]
Toby fires the dream beams from his eyes, blasting the good detective square in the chest. Hornswoggle is pushed back by the incredible power of these beams, but for some reason that is all that is happening, he is somehow taking the attack without getting sent flying.
[-41 Secondary Dream Points]
[15/100 Secondary Dream Points]
Toby Robinson: No way. (Toby says in shock, because Hornswoggle is still standing, completely unharmed after taking that blast)
Detective Hornswoggle: Dreamer... (Hornswoggle said with a deep sinister voice, the world distorting around him for a brief moment)... You can leave now. (The detective said with his normal voice, his hand stretched out in Toby's direction)
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[Warning: You Have Been Affected By A Strange Power]
Toby Robinson: What? (Toby said before he suddenly disappears, leaving Hornswoggle alone on the rooftop)
Detective Hornswoggle: Where did you find this kid, Dark Stallion. He's nothing like you, and will never be you in my eyes. But until you get back, he'll have to serve as your replacement. (Hornswoggle said as his body glitches several times, affecting the world around him even more)
Toby appears at another location, and this place is so dark that he is finding it hard to even see what's in front of him. While moving around aimlessly Toby accidentally bumps into something, which falls to the ground and breaks just like glass.
Toby Robinson: That doesn't sound so good. Where the heck am I? (Toby asks as he finds and touches the wall, looking for a light switch or something)
Just then the lights of the building suddenly turn on, and the young dreamer can now see where he is. He is in a big warehouse, filled with giant figurines of cats and other cat related ornaments, there's also a lot of other stuff like paintings, jewels, sculptures, historical artifacts, but mostly just cat related stuff. What Toby bumped into was actually an expensive looking vase, which was now is pieces on the ground.
Toby Robinson: Wait a minute, I know where this is... This is Cheetah Woman's hideout! (Toby realises before staring up at a large platform, with three people on it)
Sitting on a throne is a beautiful woman, wearing a cheetah themed outfit, this is the villainess known as Cheetah Woman, a highly skilled and dangerous thief like no other, using her incredible speed and reflexes to rob people blind. Two hefty goons stand by her side, also dressed like wild cats for some reason, although they look ridiculous compared to her, they're still pretty intimidating.
[You Have Encountered Multiple Dream Beings]
[Name: Cheetah Goon]
[Race: Dream Being]
[Level: Low Grade Dream Being]
[Skills: None]
[Name: Cheetah Goon]
[Race: Dream Being]
[Level: Low Grade Dream Being]
[Skills: None]
[Name: Cheetah Woman]
[Race: Dream Being]
[Level: Normal Grade Dream Being]
[Skills: Cheetah Physiology]
Cheetah Woman: So, you've finally found me, Dark Stallion. I've been waiting for... wait a minute, who the hell are you?! (The blonde beauty asks after realising that this is not her usual visitor)
Toby Robinson: My name is Toby Robinson, you don't know me but I need your help with something very important. Extremely important even. (Toby tells her)
Cheetah Woman: And why should I help you? (The villaness asks him, not interested in helping him at all)
Toby Robinson: Because the fate of your world depends on it, if you don't help me now it will just become your problem later. (Toby explains to her)
Cheetah Woman: Do you think I'm stupid or something? I don't know who sent you, kid. But you better get out of my sight before I make you disappear! (Cheetah Woman warns him, a growl escaping her lips)
"Let us handle this boss, you don't have to worry yourself." (One of the goons tells her)
"I'll make sure to teach this twerp a lesson." (The other goon said as he cracks his knuckles)
Toby Robinson: (Sighs) Well, I tried. Let it be known that I at least tried to be civilized about this. (Toby says as his eyes begin to glow with dream energy)... Release! (Toby says with a smile)
Toby releases Big Papa Bear and Browny from his hold, and they waste no time in attacking Cheetah Woman and her goons. The villainess is incredibly fast and doesn't give them an easy fight, but with Toby, Browny and Big Papa Bear working together as a team, the fight only lasts for a few minutes, before Cheetah Woman and her goons are all laid out on the ground.
[Congratulations You Have Defeated Cheetah Woman, A Normal Grade Dream Being]
[Would You Like To Tame Her]
[Y/N]
Toby Robinson: Hornswoggle might be the most dangerous being I've ever faced, I'll need all the help I can get if I want to take him down. (Toby thought to himself, already making a decision)... Yes. (Toby says as he places a hand on the villaness, starting the taming process)
[-25 Dream Points]
[11/100 Dream Points]
[Cheetah Woman Will Now Be Tamed]
[Taming Complete]
[Tamed: 3/3]
After receiving this message, Toby begins to cough, and it is a violent cough that he cannot control. Even after this stops, a feeling of dread lingers.
[Warning: Your Life Is In Grave Danger]
Toby Robinson: I knew something like this would happen eventually. (Toby thought to himself, already worried before receiving another troubling message from the system)... This is bad. (Toby said after reading the new message from the dream system)
Next: Do Or Die.