An unarmored Shawn Kindle is standing in the Arena Domain, having a discussion with Silas Gravestone, the owner of this domain.
Silas Gravestone: So you haven't found the Dreamer yet? (Silas asks him)
Shawn Kindle: Not yet, but I'm close. My Chase Horde has been tracking his scent, and we've been following his movements. It's only a matter of time before we find his Domain, and when we do, he won't have anywhere else to hide. (Shawn tells him happily)
Silas Gravestone: All of this is good to know, but aren't you relying too much on your dream beings? I thought you had the power to track things down yourself, why don't you use it more often? (Silas asks)
Shawn Kindle: It... It hurts when I do it. It feels like I am ripping myself apart, I don't like that feeling. (Shawn confesses)
Silas Gravestone: Pain, is just weakness leaving the body. The fact is the more you use that skill, the stronger it will get, and the less pain you will feel... You are the best of both worlds, Shawn. An impossibility made real. So don't waste the chance my grandfather has given you, because you know what will happen to you if you don't meet his expectations, right? (Silas asks)
Shawn Kindle: I know what will happen, and I won't disappoint. I will become strong enough to stand by his side. (Shawn says with conviction in his words)
Silas Gravestone: Good, now back to the matter at hand. This Dreamer, when you find him, I want you to ask him a couple questions. And depending on his answers, I will decide if I should save him from the Destroyer. (Silas says with a confident smile, loving the thought of finally taking on the Dream Destroyer)
Back at the present, an armoured up Shawn Kindle steps out of a red portal, accompanied by his pack of red wolves, which he calls his Chase Horde.
Shawn Kindle: Pretty. (Shawn comments as he looks around, soon spotting the royal castle in the distance)
Shawn only manages to take a couple steps forward before a battalion of butter ant drones desend from the sky, hovering right in front of him.
Shawn Kindle: He has defenses... Smart. Let's see if they're tough enough to be worth the trouble. (Shawn says as he readies himself for battle)
The ants fly towards him, their stingers ready to stab or spray the invader with their venom. But they don't even get the chance.
Shawn Kindle: Corruption Chains! (Shawn yells as he whips out his corruption chains, bringing it down hard and fast to crush all the ants in an instant)... So this is it, Chase Horde? (Shawn asks the red wolves)
"Growl!" (The wolves all growl in response)
Shawn Kindle: Well then... Hunt! (Shawn commanded)
The wolves quickly disperse, spreading across the dream kingdom domain and killing anything that get's in their way. The sharp teeth of the wolves make quick work of the butter ant soldiers, and their superior speed and reflexes allow them to evade the venom spray attack from the drones, and then take them out of the air.
With the ants preoccupied Shawn is able to walk straight towards the royal castle, not stopping till he reaches the door. Shawn stretches out a hand, attempting to open the wooden door, but just then it begins to glow with blue energy.
"Dream Beam!!!" (Toby bellows as he blasts through the door with his dream beams, pushing back the red armoured Shawn Kindle)
Shawn Kindle: Guess you're home then. (Shawn says as he slams his feet into the ground, stopping himself from being pushed back further by the dream beams)
The dream beams quickly run out of juice, and that's when Toby steps out of what remains of the door, accompanied by his dream beings. The young Dreamer looks around, spotting the red wolves battling the butter ants, and then he turns his gaze back to the intruder.
[Warning: You are in the presence of a very dangerous Individual]
[Run]
Toby Robinson: I wish I could, System. I wish I could. But he's in my house now, so there's no running away from this. (Toby thought to himself)... Browny, Noble! You two help the butter ants! Charming, you're with me! (Toby orders them)
"Rawr!!!" (Browny roars before charging in to battle the red wolves, accompanied by Noble)
Prince Charming: I know this foe, My Lord. I can recognize his energy, he is the one that took down the dragon... He almost killed you! (Charming said in anger)
Toby Robinson: Oh I remember, Charming. And I intend to pay him back for that. (Toby said determinately)
Shawn Kindle: I've finally found you. You know you caused me a lot of trouble, right? I had that dragon, it was mine for the taking, and you just took it away from me! (Shawn said in anger)
Toby Robinson: Woah, no need to cry about it. I'm sure you'll get another one... Eventually. (Toby mocks him)
Shawn Kindle: (Light Chuckle) You talk like you know what you're up against. Don't you remember how badly I hurt you last time? How do you think I was able to find you here?... Your blood, it stained my chains, and with so little Dreamers left in this world, you were easy enough to track down. (Shawn explains to him)
Toby Robinson: So you found me, what now? What do you want from me? The dragon? I could give him back to you, all you'll have to do is ask nicely. (Toby tells him with a smile)
Shawn Kindle: I don't know why the dragon chose you, but you're about to regret that it did. (Shawn says before proceeding to move forward)
Toby Robinson: Chose me? What the heck is he talking about? Oh he's coming towards me right now, better get ready... Inspect. (Toby says to himself)
[Inspect]
[Name: Shawn Kindle]
[Race: Human (Corrupted Dreamer)]
[Title: Dream Tamer]
[Level: Max]
[Skills: Dream Stealer]
Toby Robinson: Okay so he's something called a Corrupted Dreamer and he's at Max level, that means he's still very strong. But at least I know what that skill does. I just have to make sure he doesn't touch me and steal all my dream points, sounds easy enough. (Toby thought nervously)
[Corrupted Dreamers: Dreamers corrupted by the power of nightmares, tainting their powers and turning them into agents of fear and chaos]
Prince Charming: What do we do, My Lord! He's getting closer! (Charming warns him)
Toby Robinson: Dream Beam! (Toby yells as he blasts Shawn again with his dream beams, pushing him back once more)... Take him down! (Toby yells, his eyes still firing the concentrated beams of energy)
Shawn moves quickly, escaping from the beams and running straight towards Toby. But Prince Charming stands in his way, his sword and shield at the ready.
Prince Charming: Your opponent is me! (Charming says determinately)
[Prince Charming Has Activated His Royal Strength]
[Prince Charming Has Activated His Royal Speed]
[Prince Charming Has Activated His Royal Toughness]
[Prince Charming Has Activated His Royal Stamina]
Using all the power he can muster, Prince Charming charges forward, his sword meeting Shawn's fists as they do battle.
Shawn Kindle: You're pretty strong. For a Dream Being. (Shawn says as he parries Charming's sword with only his armoured wrists)
Prince Charming: I expected more from a foe who could best a dragon! (Charming says before bashing his shield again Shawn's helmet, pushing him back a little)
Shawn Kindle: Oh now you've done it. Corruption Chains! (Shawn yells as he whips out his red chains, swinging them around violently)
Charming focuses on the chain's movement, allowing himself to barely avoid being struck by them, because judging by their speed and power, they could easily kill him with one blow.
Shawn Kindle: Strong, fast and very intelligent! Now that's a good dream being to have... Well done, Kid! (Shawn praises before looking over at Toby, only to realize that he was no longer standing where he last saw him)
[Royal Strength Activated]
[Majestic Speed Activated]
[Terror Charge Activated]
Toby Robinson: Thanks! (Toby yells as he suddenly appears before Shawn, punching the Corrupted Dreamer across his armored face, and therefore launching him back)... I try! (Toby says with his eyes glowing red with energy, energy that surrounded his body as well)
Shawn Kindle: How are you so strong? You haven't even used your armour yet! (Shawn asks in confusion)
Toby Robinson: I don't have any armour yet, but who knows, maybe today's the day I finally get one. Let's find out, shall we?!(Toby said with a devious smile, the terror energy already affecting his behavior)
Earlier, at the home of Darasimi Daniels, the young Dreamwalker is muttering something in her sleep, and it is not good.
Darasimi Daniels: Toby, you have to listen to me! You need to leave this place right now, or one of your dream beings... will die! (Darasimi yells before suddenly waking up from her sleep, with sweat running down her face)... Oh no, I don't think he heard me. (Darasimi said in dismay)
Next: The Day Of The Destroyer.