The light, my guiding light, it drew me further downward into this infernal darkness. The song accompanying it grew louder and louder as I reached its source.

”Are you to be my Virgil.” My voice echoed out into the abyss.

I received no response as the singing stopped. The light quickly grew dim before fading away, leaving me all alone here. I wanted to scream but realized that it would be pointless for me to do so. So I remained here, thinking that my cry would be answered.

I sighed and quickly recoiled in horror as I felt something dart past me. Turning my gaze upward I could just barely make out a pair of eyes staring back at me. Their stormy-blue coloration reminding me of Bethany, my long lost wife. I shed a tear as the creature drew closer to me. My tears were swiftly wiped away with a flick of its claws which the beast then placed under my chin.

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”Darling, why are you crying?” The beast asked.

Its voice was that of my beloved wife, yet its frame was draconic in nature. I could just barely make out its blue scales against the surrounding darkness.

”You remind me of my dearly departed wife.” I muttered.

The beast quietly stared at me, its head titled in confusion. I simply smiled as the beast embraced me.

”Sorry for your loss darling.” It whispered.

”No need.” I answered.

“Just what brings you to my domain darling?” The beast asked.

”Wait, aren’t I asleep right now? Isn’t this all a dream.” I replied.

”No, not anymore, your mind seems to have wandered off whilst you were dreaming. Dragging your body along with it so as to maintain consciousness.” The beast explained.

”So, I’m in a different reality?” I chuckled.

The beast nodded and just smiled at me before darting down into the darkness. I hastily followed after it as the singing slowly began to return.