Toby Robinson is lying on his bed, his head resting on his arms as he stares up at the ceiling. The young dreamer has a lot on his mind, but he thinks about them with a smile on his face.
Toby Robinson: Darasimi is just incredible. I wish I had the power to see into the future, I would have so much fun with it. (Toby thought to himself, quickly remembering something important)... That's right, I haven't asked about Dreamwalkers yet. System, tell me about the Dreamwalkers. (Toby asked the system)
[Dreamwalkers: Beings capable of journeying into the realm of the unconscious, and traversing the world of dreams. They can seamlessly enter the Domain of others, gaining new abilities through this process. These additional powers vary depending on the type of Dreamwalker and are extremely rare to acquire]
Toby Robinson: A rare breed huh, nice... Darasimi seems to be aware of her powers, but I don't know to what extent. She still acts like she doesn't know me, but I definitely saw her in the dream world, and she called me by name. She did look different though. (Toby contemplated, trying to figure this out)... (Sighs) What's even the point, I can't force the truth out of her, and she's definitely not a bad person, so all I can really do is hope for the best... System, show me my stats. (Toby asked, now focusing on himself)
[Stats]
[Name: Toby Robinson]
[Race: Human (Dreamer)]
[Title: Dream Tamer]
[Level: 6]
[Tamed: 1/3]
[Health: 100/100HP]
[Dream Bank: 426 Dream Points]
[Skills: Dream And Tamed Skills]
[Exp: 291/1250]
[Knowledge Bank: 128/1000 Knowledge Points]
Toby Robinson: I really need to get stronger. Ever since I fought with the Mad Man, I haven't left the Grassland even once. I think it's time for me to go on another adventure, and I know exactly where to go first. (Toby thought with a smile)
It is a calm and quiet night in the Robinson household, and everyone is peacefully sleeping on their beds. Everyone except for Toby Robinson of course, who has more exciting things to do than just sleep.
The young dreamer then closes his eyes and adjusts his pillow to make himself more comfortable, calmly waiting receive the message from the dream system.
[Would You Like To Enter The Dream World]
[Y/N]
Toby Robinson: You know what to do, System! Take me to the Dream World! (Toby smiled excitedly)
[Would You Like To Enter The Dream World]
[Y/N]
Toby Robinson: (Groans) Yes alright! Gosh! (Toby said in annoyance)
[Entering Dream State]
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Toby quickly loses consciousness, his mind slipping into another plane of existence. The realm of unconsciousness simply known as the Dream World.
Toby opens his eyes and finds himself in the Grassland. Browny is off in the distance, peacefully sleeping on the soft green grass of the Domain.
Toby Robinson: Hey buddy! How you doing?! (Toby asks as he runs towards his dream being, happy to see that he's alright)
"Huff!" (The dream bear sounded in displeasure, not happy about being woken up)
Toby Robinson: It's finally time, Browny! Today is the big day! (Toby happily tells him)
"Growl" (Browny sounded with a confused expression, probably wondering what he's going on about)
Toby Robinson: It's time for what you ask? Well it's time for us to go on another adventure, and our first objective. Is to find and tame Prince Charming! (Toby explains excitedly)
"Huff!" (Browny sounded begrudgingly)
Toby Robinson: Come on, it's gonna be fun. And you don't even have to carry me there, I have another means of transport... Activate, Dream Door! (Toby said with an outstretched hand, making use of a new skill)
[Dream Door Activated]
After levelling up, Toby got two new skills from the System. The Dream Door was one of them, and although this is his first time using this skill, the system already explained how it works.
[Dream Doors: Passageway that lead into different locations of the dream world. A dream door can only lead to places already visited, and there are no limitations on the number of locations]
[-115 Dream Points]
[Dream Bank: 311 Dream Points]
A brown door flawlessly materializes before Toby and Beowny, with the words Grassland boldly showing at the head of the door. The young dreamer carefully grabs the circular door knob, and then twists it gently.
Toby was just trying to open the door, but by twisting the knob the words at the head of the door suddenly shift to something else. Now showing the words, Wandering Woods.
Toby Robinson: That's where you and I first met. (Toby tells Browny with a smile, understanding how this works and then twisting the door knob again)
The words at the head of the door changes once again, this time showing the words, Butter World.
Toby Robinson: I really don't like that place. Too many ants. (Toby said with a shiver in his spine, remembering how relentless those butter ants were, before deciding to move on by twisting the knob again)
The name on the door changes again, this time showing the words, Royal Castle. Toby smiles upon seeing this, knowing that this is where he will find Prince Charming.
Toby Robinson: Come on, Browny! Let's go! (Toby says as he swings open the door, revealing the swirling blue portal within)
"Low Growl" (Browny sounded with uncertainty)
Toby Robinson: Don't worry, buddy. It's gonna be fine... We've got this! (Toby tells him before confidently stepping into the swirling portal of the dream door, eventually followed by his one eyed bear)
Meanwhile, at the home of Darasimi Daniels, the young Dreamwalker is laying restlessly on her bed, unable to sleep because of all the troubling thoughts on her mind.
Darasimi Daniels: Should I tell them? No, they'll just think I'm crazy! But I have to tell them. If my powers are to be believed, then I can see the future. And the future now, isn't very bright. (Darasimi thought to herself, trying desperately to make a decision)... Toby, are you really the hero I saw you as, or am I just crazy? (Darasimi wondered, but soon her eyes lids become heavy, and she finally falls asleep on her bed)
The Dreamwalker's mind leaves her body, slipping into a different plane of existence, a realm devoid of all light and meaning. Darasimi now stands before a black door, illuminated by a light that only she can see, a blood red and ominous light that reveals this sinister door to her.
Darasimi slowly approaches the black door, her outstretched hand trembling, hearing the screams of the innocent coming from within. The Dreamwalker knows she's about to enter a very bad place, but doesn't let this stop her from grabbing the door knob, and swinging opening the black door.
The red light suddenly pushes out of the door, enveloping the entire black space with it's ominous glow. Darasimi opens her eyes and is breathing heavily, this time finding herself in a residential area, but something is very wrong with this place.
The fabric of space has been ripped open by an unknown power, and because of this an enormous rift now rests in the sky. Casting it's purple glow on the terrified people down below.
And things only get worse from there, otherworldly creatures of all shapes and sizes begin to fall or just fly out of the rift, invading the world as we know it. The monsters that don't die from the fall, quickly rise up and begin to wreak havoc in the streets, attacking anything and anyone in their path.
Standing next to a stunned Darasimi is Todd Forager, the young man suffering from a nasty gash on his right arm. But he seems to have already stopped the bleeding, his arm wrapped by some of his own clothing.
Todd Forager: Toby, what do we do? How do we stop this? (Todd asked his friend, the desire for hope evident in his eyes)
This is when Darasimi turns to face the person standing before them, the one Todd is speaking to. Standing confidently before them both is Toby Robinson, the young dreamer now looking very different.
He's now much taller, looks stronger, braver, and better than ever before. He's clad in vibrant blue body armour, and carries a burning red sword in one hand, and a glowing blue shield at the other.
This future version of Toby Robinson finally turns back to face his two friends, having a reassuring smile on his lips, completely unfazed by all the dangers around them.
Toby Robinson: Don't worry, guys. Everything is gonna be fine... I've got this! (Toby assures them before turning away, facing the horde of terrifying creatures, that smile never fading from his lips)
Next: Meet Charming.