Jason tipped his head to the side as he thinks, a barn out this way? He vaguely remembers something he that he seen on TV or read about, wasn't it a dump or something? That couldn't be right //wehhhhaaaa If only the radios worked, Qui or Eathn would be able to help!// he moaned internally, but things about them made the shapeshifter worry about the whereabouts of his family and friends, why can't he reach them?
A loud whistle went off and Jason snapped his head over towards the little drone " Edgar! Don't set it off! Dude! We're still in the Alleyway!"
Edgar looked up getting caught thanks to the noise the device made, he fumbled with it between his arms, when he got a hold of the squealing device he shut it off and immediately hit it behind his back and looked up like her didn't do anything.
" well whatever we do, we best not stay here or trigger happy over there might blow us to Kingdom Come " Jason said rising his eyebrow at the drone
The girl glanced over and nodded at Boreas’ suggestion. His idea of using the clues in the area to figure out which way the group went would surely help at least enough to hopefully point them in a decent direction.
Before saying anything else, Crystals attention was quickly grabbed by the whistle noise. She watched Edgar fumble with the object he had, her eyebrows knitted in a mildly concerned manner.
She looked back at Jason as he spoke, and admittedly she wasn’t exactly in the mood to get blown up, so she gave a quiet “Alright then..” and after another moment of hesitation decided to take the boy up on his offer for a ride.
"Yes, let's move." Boreas promptly agreed, eyeing the curious drone for a short moment before following after Crystal and Jason. "I'll hold off on using your horsepower until we know where we're headed." He said to Jason, starting a flight with them out of the alleyway.
Dr.Kwanzo look up when Fiona experience her amazement of the magic here, he let out a small chuckle but didn't explain anything, the man just continued on with his work.
A bit of time passed before Death returned, but unlike last time were his appearance was a tall dragon, that wasn't the case this time, this time Death choose his slightly smaller form...
Appearing through the doorway was a large careful Grim Reaper holding a silver platter with food and a drink on it Dr.kwanzo look up and rolled his eyes at the Grim Reaper.
Fiona tried to let her mind drift and dwell on the various events of that morning... She was so focused on that, it took her a moment before she noticed the Grim Reaper in the doorway.
"Whuh--!?" At first, Fiona was startled at this new, mysterious figure, but with what she knew, the Elemental eventually pieced together who this must be. "...Raven...? Is that you?"
...Then she smelled the contents of the platter, which brought forth a loud growl from her gut. "Uh... Thanks for bringing me food." She sheepishly said.
The female Bellezza continue to hold the red king as he cried, she could since the trouble and restlessness he bears but it wasn't just him she felt but the other soul as well, one that was sleeping but had been in torment...she glace down as she coos, there was So much chaos inside this boys body, but maybe for a moment she could let them be at pace.
The Doctor and Nurses relax now that things were under control again. Seen how Glory was up and about one of the Nurses from earlier started up a conversation with her.
As the nurse comes over, Morning Glory talks a little bit with her, at one point asking her the name of the facility so she can relay that back to Boreas and Crystal. She then immediately calls Crystal and Boreas both, giving them the short and simple message that, //I've got the name of this location! It's the Paradise Recycling Center! If you find anything leading to the recycling center, that's where we are!//
Aside from that, Morning Glory tells the nurse about Crimson's history, as far as she knows, and what she remembers of the events leading up to their arrival here. Once she's said all that she could, she then goes back to watching the angel dragon person and the Red King...
Catch was to busy being on high alert to really pay the too much attention to his arm hurting, it crossed him mind if Malice was going to try to kill them, even in his weaken state// how injured was he again?// he asked his brother nervously. He would have thought Weaver should have been able to see everything in the dark so finding out he couldn't wasn't helping his unsettledness.
This time the scraping of chains came from the others side, Catch turned his head that way,seen Weaver had this side more covered, but all he seen was a glimpse of something in the shadows moving // I think it's his chains... // he didn't like the idea of Malice chains surrounding them, he had felt there sting before never wanted to again. // I don't think he listening or he got other plans//
// just what is he doing?... if he was going to try to kill us then why hasn't he?// Anna said peeking over Catch arm that was holding her, she looked over towards were Weaver said the Nightmare king was, she wanted to yell at him but was also scared to, that maybe that what he was waiting for, for them to give him an excuse... but that didn't make sense ether.
A monstrous growl came from over there the bathtub was, it was a painful sounding noise a mixture of nails on chalkboard and grinding of Bones
What Anna said did make some sense, why hadn't Malice attack yet? Was he waiting for them to get closer? But by the sound they should be in Striking Distance " Malice! We're just here to talk! " he started and never thought he said what he was about to, but maybe going about it a little differently might help?" Malice, maybe we can help each other, we need your help, that why we're here "
Malice had been thinking since Weaver offered but he wasn't sure, even now his mind was going in to many directions, but one thing he knew was if he left this place he would die.... and he knew Omen wasn't going to save him this time, as he hid in his porcelain Fortress it drifted into Malice mind that maybe he needed help?... he had at first hoped that Alex would have come but he actually feared that, with what the Abyss order him to do, he would kill her... so if he couldn't get help from Omen or Alex then who? .... the Nightmare king stopped growling and was quite for a moment, his instincts were telling him to many things, attack to survive, no run to survive, trick them to survive... Malice was in no shape to go up against much right now so that would be his last option, running? He was still greatly injured, so listening was his best option right now " grrr.... and what do you propose?... before I agree what is it you want of me and what are you going to give in return for my /help/ " he snarled.
//He's pretty injured... Honestly, I'd say it's kinda crazy that he was even to pull of this crazy spell he did, but... He /is/ the Nightmare King, and normal Nightmares are already bad enough...// Weaver first replied to his friend, then adds, //Yeah, I think it's his chains...//
Then he goes quiet, Rihanna's question sticking in his mind. If Malice was going to kill them, he would've already... unless he's /that/ badly injured...? But he's able to move his chains around, he could easily kill all three of them... But then Catch clarifies the offer a bit more, and Malice finally says something. Other than the horrible noises that've been making Weaver's skin crawl, that is. "We'd just like to ask you some questions--we'd like some information, and also to make sure you don't die. You mentioned before how Soledormir would change the Nightmares with a new King, so we're here to make sure that /does not/ happen..." Weaver answers, forcing a faint, incredibly nervous smile as he looks back at the bathtub. "So... You give us some answers... We do our best to save your life. That sound like a good deal to you...?"
Catch agree on that, it did seem to early to tell what was Malice's intentions, was he to hurt to do something or did he want to hear them out? // true enough// he replied to his friend that Malice was still the Nightmare king. The Dreamer prince then watched the shadows for chains carefully, he wondered how was it that Malice could hide them even from Weaver... Weaver did have a body of a Nightmare so his abilities to see in the dark was far greater.
Malice ears twitchde when he heard that they didn't want him to die.... it sounded to good to be true, no one in their right mind should want to save Malice, especially another Nightmare, his mind was a fog, his instincts were telling him this was a trick, it what he would do... it was in every Nightmare to want his power but he didn't since deceit in the young Nightmare, however that didn't mean he wasn't lying though, trickier was a Nightmare game... but over the course of this journey Malice was changing, he had a heart that conflicted with his instincts, he didn't know what to think anymore...
After a long pause of Silence Malice finally said " your words mean little to me, how do you expect me to trust you? It is in every Nightmare to want to be king, so how do I know that this is not some trick to gain my trust only to finish what someone else started? "
The Bellezzas woman gently rub his back and continue to coo and use her magic to soothe the red king, after a bit of time passed he finally slowed and stopped crying, the whiplash of everything left its toll on him but now that he was experiencing piece for what felt like the first time, the red king stared to fall asleep and it wasn't long before he did just that.
She listen quietly to Glory's story, some of it help explain the situation but at the same time only left more questions but one thing she understood was something very evil was at play here...
" I do since other soul, he was in torment but now both him and weary soul are resting " the Bellezzas woman gently said to Glory, then a realization expression appeared on her face when she remembered " oh, forgive me I did not introduce myself, I am Penelope " she tips her head in a bow
" h-uh?.. Oh! OOh! yes! Sorry it's me!" Death replied to Fiona when she asked if this was him, the Bellezza was so used to people here being used to him and his odd ways that he often forgot that he was quite different.
In his embarrassment the Grim Reaper bush with bright red against the black void of his face, he tried to focus on giving Fiona her food so not to get embarrassed more " y-our welcome!" He smiled with his eyes, the large Grim Reaper carefully set down the tray on the end table, for being so big he set the utensils out nicely. " you know what they said?" Death then pulled out an apple and held out to the Elemental, smiling with his eyes again He teased" an apple a day keeps the Doctor away!"
Dr.Kwanzo rolled his eyes at the Bellezzas, he could have pop Death bubble about all the stories about shady characters who give out poison apples but he didn't, Death though he looked and sounded spooky was naive and innocent and Fiona didn't need the extra stress in questioning if her Foods been poisoned or not, if she wasn't already so Dr.kwanzo let him slide this time but would have a talk later
Fiona gave Death another supportive smile, watching as he worked. "Hahah... Yeah! I've heard that one before!"
The Elemental took the apple from the grim reaper who loomed over her. She immediately took a bite out of the fruit, not even taking the time to sit up first. It was likely she didn't even think about it because of how she was feeling.
Her eyes lit up and grew big at the /awesome/ taste of it--and then she proceeded to keep chomping down.
Between bites, however, she did ask, "Speaking of what people say... Who told you guys that our group hadn't eaten much?"
After hearing Malice's last question, Weaver stays quiet for a moment, but his nervous smile grows into a bigger nervous grin. "... Well... I'm not a Nightmare," Weaver replies, giving a quick glance at Catch before continuing, "I'm not actually Eater right now, I'm Weaver. Uh, Dreamweaver, the guy that Eater was before he took over me... I'm back in control of my body right now, so, if a Dreamer's honor means anything to you, I swear to never tell a lie, and always keep my word."
"Oh, thank you, Penelope," Morning Glory replies, giving the woman a faint smile, "I'm Morning Glory, it's nice to meet you." The Fairfin goes quiet for a moment, then asks, "You can sense Crimson too? ... He's resting now, along with this other person? I'm glad he's at peace now, I feel awful for both of them... And I feel bad for making the other person--the guy who was in control of Crimson's body--I made him have a breakdown, right after he had just woken up from before..." Her ears droop a little, but for now, she goes back and sits on the bed by the Red King again.
The Grim Reaper let the Elemental eat her apple and peace, he smile with his eyes again, if this was a game he have the happy cheese sparkles popping out of his head. But when she asked her question Death looked over towards the Doctor.
" ah, yes! The little bird was the odd small Bellezza who had accompanying you " Dr.Kwanzo replied, he looked up at the Grim Reaper " but if you asked me, she looks nothing like a Bellezza..."
" but she is a Bellezza! Dr.kwanzo! I-I seen her with my own eyes! there was other one to! B-ut he was dead! But not! " Death try to explain the tiny Bellezza he had seen earlier. " just give me a hot minute Raven" the Doctor frowned at the distress of the Bellezza and wave hand " I don't think she a full Bellezza, In all my years I have never treated a sick Bellezza before and she is very sick... as for the dead one, him Being a Bellezza could explain a few things but were not even sure if they are Bellezzas, not every creature of order is a Bellezza "
Deaths eyes should his disappointment, but the Doctor was right they didn't know a lot about these strangers but they had heard stories...
"You are welcome Glory, it is very nice to meet you as well " Penelope replied with a warm smile, she then looked down at the young man in her arms and her smile faded " yes I can, by your story he is the one who belongs to this body, he is young but greatly troubled..." she then carefully Lays the red king down to sleep on the bed, after making sure he was comfortable " who this is... he is very fragile, I have not felt a soul this... I am not sure how to explain it, transparent? " she placed her hand on his chest and her other on his forehead " as he Is now, he blends in with Crimson soul... if I had not felt his distress moments ago it might even been possible for I to not since him... so I would not be so hard on yourself for not knowing the state he is in " Penelope's voice carried her concern as she looked over the sleeping red king " this is most unsettling.... "
Fiona turned her head to look at and listen to the doctor, her mouth full of food. She raised one eyebrow as he spoke.
Then, she completely stopped taking bites from her apple when Death made his confusing exclamations. The Elemental looked even more puzzled as the doctor answered him back.
"...Uh... Bellezza? One accompanied us? I don't think I've ever heard of one of those..." She thought hard for a moment, trying to remember if she knew anything about what they were talking about. It frustrated her that most of it didn't make sense. //...Dead but not dead...?// That rung a faint bell... Two, actually. Kind of. It was very confusing and worrying right off the bat.
"Oh dear..." Morning Glory quietly breathes as she listens to Penelope's explanation, and she nods her head, staring at the king's peaceful face. "Yes it is, I have no idea what's happening to him, to either of them, but it's scary..." she says, then looks back up to Penelope. "What got the other person so worked up, was because I had asked him about something he said... He told me about a Dreamer lady with sad, but kind eyes, and ribbons from her crown, she apparently gave him a name, but then he said 'the demon' came. I asked him more about the demon, and that's when he started panicking... He sounded so confused, one moment he was referring to the demon like it were something else, then he started talking like he /was/ the demon... You said he's transparent, and sort of... 'blends in' to Crimson's soul? Would it be the same for this person and 'the demon,' too? As in, he has to feel and experience everything the evil is feeling? I know there's something evil inside Crimson, too... Something terribly, terribly wicked... I'm scared for both of them, Penelope, but I don't know much of anything, about anything that's going on... Is there anything we can do?"
Malice blink with disbelief behind the safety of the porcelain walls of his Fortress... // that isn't possible... it's a trap! Once the the Dreamer becomes a Nightmare there is no going back! It's not possible!// but it wasn't that long ago were Malice had his talk with Faithful Dreamer and he was still alive...
Malice was sacred but he had to know, was it true that Dreamer could live even after a Light Eater consumed them? His thin yellow eyes peak up over the bathtub rim... there he could see the beast in question and the freak was there to, however Eater look like Eater....the Nightmare king narrowed his eyes, // .... his face is... disturbing.... // something seem off but he couldn't place it, was it the way way Weaver was smiling? The more Malice study the young Nightmare the more he was getting creepy out.
Malice shuddered and that made his chains rattle, he only got more on edge, here he was the Nightmare king and he was getting creepy out?! Eater wasn't even showing any threatening signs but that confused him more " stop that! " he finally barked aggressively.
" Whoa!" Catch called out holding out his free hand " Malice! Calm down! What Weaver is saying is true! We're not lying about this" the Dreamer prince looked over to his brother and then back to the Nightmare king. // I think Anna is right... if he was going to kill us he would have, I hate to admit it but Malice has been changing, I think he knows it to and that why he putting up a fight // // hmmmhhhh he has been weird lately// Anna thinks back, Malice was always running around with Alex and had done some very questionable things// I think he a freak...hmmm but we thought Eater was one to, maybe the same thing is happening to him? Alex did say something about her knowing that his former self Is still alive. What if something that what going on?//
Weaver quickly holds his hands up by his head, and takes one step away from Malice. "Sorry! Wait, stop what, stop smiling...?" he says after Catch, clearing his throat and trying his best not to grin, smile, or smirk nervously anymore. "Sorry, that just comes kinda naturally to me, but... Like I said, I'm not Eater, I don't think like him, I think like me--a Dreamer. Sure, I might not like you, especially after what you've done to my friends, but if what you said about what Soledormir's plans is true, I... I can't let that happen, we have to stop him, and I have /absolutely no/ desire to be the Nightmare King. I don't want to replace you--I don't even /want/ to be a Nightmare anymore. So, at least until we stop Soledormir, or figure something better out... I'm going to do what I can to keep you alive. Alright? Have we got a deal?"
//Yeah, I think so too, and I'm glad for that... Otherwise, we wouldn't have a chance,// Weaver answers Catch and Anna, but something catches his attention. //Wait, Malice's Dreamer is alive too? I mean that'd really explain things about him, but that means there's more than just me, huh...? ... I have more things to talk to you about later, I didn't know his Dreamer was still alive.//
After getting the information on the name of the place Glory and the others were located, the group was able to put there heads together and with the resources they had, with radios and maps, they came up with a plan. Before leaving the area Edgar eagerly set off mr. Clean, the bomb went off with a sparkles and with an odd light.... Jason will explain later on how Mr. Clean works but it dissolve the corruption Crimson had thrown up and any corruption in its radius.
Jason and the others proceeded through the city heading towards the recycling plant, they had a few encounters with the turrets and other traps but were able to work together to continue on.
After a great deal of traveling the their encounter with bad things slow down until it stop all together and it wasn't much longer that the group came to a average looking City Park.
Upon entering the park everyone would feel a peace there, some kind of unseen magic, some kind of tranquility atmosphere.
The group went deeper into the park, The park was full of gardens, trees and bushes full of fall colors, paths lead to ponds with fish and waterfowl, little Bridges connected the path from the water ways, benches and small gazebo scattered here and there in Scenic places, lanterns along the pathways in a few signs giving directions which helped the group find their way.
" Dudes! Were are you guys?! " Jason hollered occasionally once they enter the park, he didn't do it to often to save both on his energy and just in case not to draw unwanted attention to themselves. The group came to the Center of the park, it was there a fountain could be seen, it had four statues of angels pouring water into a pond.
Not far from the fountain sitting underneath one of the Trees of his back against it was the faded figure of Terra, staring at the ground, it would be Sparky who would be seen first with his bright yellow and orange glow.
Just passed the fountain was a farm style looking building with a couple large silos behind it, there in front was a sign that said ' Paradise recycling center'
Death gasped in hearing that Fiona didn't know what a Bellezza was, then again it shouldn't have come to be such a surprise with how the Bellezzas are.
" a Bellezzas Is what Raven is, there often seen as tall beautiful dragons but as you can see they can have other forms as well "The Elemental had looked lost so Dr.Kwanzo took it upon himself to explain. The man look to the sad Grim Reaper and shook his head " now Raven, I know it's been a hot minute since we last had this talk but you know it's rare for someone this chain of realms to know or even seen a Bellezzas "
Death let out a deep sigh, slumping his shoulders as he did so " I-I know... I forgot..." he said tapping his fingers together
//...Should I know what a Bellezza is...?// Fiona thought to herself upon hearing Death's initial reaction.
However, she listened to Dr. Kwanzo's explanation, slowly starting to eat more of her apple again as she did so. She felt there was a lot more to the Bellezza from what she'd seen and heard, but she was trying to keep as focused as she could in her condition.
//...There's /a LOT/ to do the thinking and talking stuff about.// Was her last thought before she spoke up again, "Hey... I'm glad to learn about them now! I didn't think there was a dragon like Raven in our group? But it sounds like you guys know there's at least one..."
Penelope ears pin back as she listened to Glory, the more she explained the more the Bellezzas feared. ".... it is possible... "she said quietly, she looked to the red king and her heart worry for him and Crimson.
But the way she knew this could be done was an unspoken evil and with what she could since within the young man this evil might have already been done...
Penelope brushes a lock of Crimson hair from his face, though his appearance didn't show much similarly she could since the Bellezza in him... // I pray that has not fallen upon you // " without knowing more about this man I can not come to a full conclusion however I do believe it is this ' demons' doing for the fate of both your friend and the mystery man... if the man can not distinguish himself from this monster then it is possible for them to be one in the same... however if that is hid choice, that I do not know... I do fear greatly for them, this man and your friend. "
Crystal was beyond glad that they all managed to make it out and away from the dangerous areas without any super scary events happening.. Even if her mostly silent and rather withdrawn demeanor didn’t let on all that well.
As they ventured and the group finally came upon the park, the girl felt the peaceful shift, but wasn’t quite sure if it was just her or not. She was on a roller coater of emotions on top of being exhausted, but this seemed different somehow. She was almost wary of it, but got distracted by the scenery around them far too soon to dwell on it.
This place was.. beautiful. More so than Crystal had expected. After the day so far, she actually was sure what she expected, but this park was maybe one of the best things she could have seen at a time like this.. And if it wasn’t for their mission, she would have liked to stop and look around more.
When they neared the fountain and farm styled buildings, the girl was quick to notice both the recycling center sign, and what she eventually realized was Sparky’s glow, soon noticing Terra’s ghostly form as well. Crystal was relieved to see them, having to take a second to simply take in the fact they were even there. “We did it, we’re here..” she said, almost as if she didn’t believe it, “And look, it’s Sparky and Terra too.”
Even after they had traversed past the multitude of obstacles between their group and the park, Boreas remained vigilant. He was feeling his fair share of exhaustion, but he knew he could hold out for longer--they couldn't slow down when they were this close.
When they entered the park, the Captain likewise felt the same shift in atmosphere as everyone else did. His demeanor didn't change, but he did have one thought about it: this was definitely a holy place.
The icy Elemental stopped when they reached the fountain, observing their surroundings. He eyed the barn right away, getting full confirmation of their location thanks to the sign. "We sure are." He replied to Crystal's comment, finally starting to let business-mode turn off.
He did turn his attention to the glowing yellow and orange ball and the colorless figure when Crystal mentioned them, however. "Good to see 'em. I suppose the others must be indoors..." ...Something didn't seem quite right, particularly about Terra's appearance. Still, the Elemental gave a wave, seeing if he could get at least Sparky's attention. "Yo!"
Catch watch as the yellow glow of Nightmare kings eyes slowly sink back down into his bathtub... he glace over his shoulder at his brother// huh?...Oh right! Eater ran out of the room before Alex started in her...// he pause wasn't exactly sure what word to use, Alex behavior had always been odd by what the Dreamer prince could tell but she seemed more then that this time... // I guess Alex found out that Malice former self was still alive... and that Malice was Faithful and not Faolan like we thought..// Catch looked down and rub the back of his neck, that whole talk was unfortunately, not only finding out that Malice former self was his great, great so many great grandfather but that Alex was in a relationship with the monster who stole his body and not only his but his brother identities, but what made the Dreamer prince questions the Raven hair Phoenix shapeshifter more was how how adamant she was on wanting to see a vision of Faithful becoming Malice... yes its true that they could learn something from it but he really didn't want to see a vision of that... he seen what happens to a Dreamer when they become a Nightmare and no one in their right mind should want to watch that...// she even asked me to see a vision of him turning... I didn't, thankfully // he looked over to his brother with concern // we do have a lot to talk about and we'll, with everyone, even Terra knew about Faithful before anyone....//
//Huh, so that's what happened?// Weaver replies, but then grimaces at Catch, //She asked to what? Moons, I'm glad you didn't have to see that, but, why would someone /want/ to see that? Did she want more proof that... No, but you said she already knew that he was Faithful... I dunno... // The young Nightmare shrugs with a frown on his face. //Faithful, Faolan... I might need some refreshers on these kind of things, but yeah, this is why I was saying even earlier that we all need to talk. We're probably gonna repeat that a lot. But... Right now, we're still standing in front of the Nightmare King.//
//It's possible for them to be one and the same...// Glory repeats in her head, not wanting to believe it... There's still something that's bugging her with all of this, but for her to bring it up to Penelope, she needs to know something else, first. "I hope you don't mind if I change the subject ever so slightly, but... While I don't know what you are exactly, I'm guessing you must be a guardian here? Or something like that? Do you know what I am, though?"
Terra doesn't even lift his head when Boreas calls out...
Sparky on the other hand, perks his head up and looks over at the newcomers, waving back at Boreas. "Yo yo!" he calls back, but doesn't move from his spot in Terra's lap.
Jason had relaxed with the calming presence of this place, the lingering effects of Scarlett spell had dissolve completely away, he was able to force clearly now and as they had traveled deeper into the park, one thing came to Jason mind with all the peaceful Beauty around him //dude a nap sounds good // he thought to himself, it was about that time the Orange horse got distracted by everyone spotting Terra and Sparky.
Up on seeing how the two look Jason got the feeling something really bad had to happen.... now the question was do they go over and inquire or give them their space? So why not ask? " Dude! Need some help or you got it? "
Malice laid in his tub and was very confused, nothing made since anymore and it was like this head wanted to spilt apart to go along with the rest of him. Eater didn't want to be a Nightmare? No he said he was Weaver but that could not be possible...but could it? His former self was still alive... he thought back to what he knows about his own species, the contract in the ones who made him...
// yeah, I agree, I get the feeling we would know more on what going on if we actually got together with everyone and talked// Catch replied as he rub the back of his head. He looked to the bathtub, he couldn't spot Malice at all but knew he was in there, they had already spent quite a bit of time and time wasn't something he knew just how much they had to waste...so he just went into it " Malice, you must trust us a little bit or you had every opportunity to kill us so I'm going to take that as your willing to talk with us "
The Nightmare king ears twitchde, it seems almost foreign to hear Dreamcatcher speak so boldly, almost foreign, the Nightmare king knew there was a time Catch was more out spoken but this Journey had broken, and the Nightmare king had some pride in knowing he was one of the people who did it... but hearing the Dreamer now made it seem like nothing had changed but everything had... here was Malice the king of Nightmares was the one broken...
It was true, Mal was greatly injured but as a Nightmare he would have fought until his last breath if cornered like he was and yet he let them in...why did he do that? He wondered, Malice hated them for reasons he could not comprehend for he was a Nightmare but still he let them in, maybe it was because they were key hunters and by being key hunters they were attached to Alex...
Malice let out a shrill mix with frustration and pain, he didn't understand his own emotions anymore and that was affecting his logic, life was easy before but now it was far from that
Death smile with his eyes again and had the unseen anime happy cheese sparkles popping around his head, he was relieved to know that Fiona wasn't upset that he got a little carried away and that she seen interested in knowing more but the Bellezzas knew to there was rules on what they should say... they were hidden for a reason after all.
" there a /lot/ smaller then any other Bellys I seen, even tinyer then babies and babies are pretty tiny " Death went into more detail about the odd Bellezza in the group.
Dr.Kwanzo cleared his throat to get everyone attention because Death wasn't explaining it very well " we believe that the small Dragon fairy that accompany you are Bellezzas " he then rub his chin in thought, he knew of a story about the silver moons granting a gift to the last king of the land of dreams...
" I do not mind " Penelope replied with a smile, she then listened to Glory, the Bellezzas woman tips her head in though, saying that Glory was a Bellezzas would be to vague, she was one in a way but not at the same time, much like someone else in the room... even though both her and Death were of the moon who gifts revolves around the supernatural and spiritual aspects but Unlike Death who most of his experience was with the Supernatural and spiritual realm, Penelope had more experiences with the physical realms and those who lived there.
The woman looked to Crimson and then to Glory and smiled as she said " the three of us are all the same, and yet not at the same time." She then go on to explain more as she placed a hand on her chest " I am what called a Bellezzas, some creatures refer to us as angels of the realms and I am one of guardians of this holy place of the 4 sacred moons"
When only Sparky reacted and responded to Boreas’ greeting call, Crystal couldn’t help but wonder if something was wrong.. She knew the Dreamer had been out there today too, and although she didn’t know what else he had seen or been through on top of helping with Glory and Crimson’s rescue against what had been some extremely terrifying monster in an undoubtedly extremely stressful situation, surely Terra would have at least turned to look their way.. The girl wanted to think that maybe there was a possibility he was simply resting, but something told her that wasn’t the case..
Crystal also wanted to say something, but wasn’t quite sure what, so when Jason spoke up with his question, she decided to wait to see what would be said next. She did, however, take the chance to slide down off Jason’s back, both to ease things up for him and because it seemed they wouldn’t need to be quick to escape anything here.
Upon receiving a response only from Sparky, Boreas went quiet and let Jason ask his question. Being a Shadowhunter who had been sent with groups on near suicide missions in the past, Boreas was all too familiar with the way Terradream appeared at that moment. He wondered if it were simply what they had recently escaped from that had caused it, or if there were more to it... They didn't have many details to go off of.
For now, he silently waited for Sparky's reply to Jason.
"Oh! You mean Sparky and Glory? They're Fairfin!" Fiona finally pieced it together, but still furrowed her brow. She already knew there was a lot she was missing, but the thought that Sparky and Glory were the same species the giant dragon Raven was just added more to it. "They're partners to two Dreamers who're our group. Well... Who were... No, are... Uh... It's a mess. But... You said 'she' earlier? And that she was sick, too... So, Glory must've told you, right?"
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19 Dec, 2021, 7:58 pm
Jason tipped his head to the side as he thinks, a barn out this way? He vaguely remembers something he that he seen on TV or read about, wasn't it a dump or something? That couldn't be right //wehhhhaaaa If only the radios worked, Qui or Eathn would be able to help!// he moaned internally, but things about them made the shapeshifter worry about the whereabouts of his family and friends, why can't he reach them?
A loud whistle went off and Jason snapped his head over towards the little drone " Edgar! Don't set it off! Dude! We're still in the Alleyway!"
Edgar looked up getting caught thanks to the noise the device made, he fumbled with it between his arms, when he got a hold of the squealing device he shut it off and immediately hit it behind his back and looked up like her didn't do anything.
" well whatever we do, we best not stay here or trigger happy over there might blow us to Kingdom Come " Jason said rising his eyebrow at the drone
19 Dec, 2021, 7:58 pm
The girl glanced over and nodded at Boreas’ suggestion. His idea of using the clues in the area to figure out which way the group went would surely help at least enough to hopefully point them in a decent direction.
Before saying anything else, Crystals attention was quickly grabbed by the whistle noise. She watched Edgar fumble with the object he had, her eyebrows knitted in a mildly concerned manner.
She looked back at Jason as he spoke, and admittedly she wasn’t exactly in the mood to get blown up, so she gave a quiet “Alright then..” and after another moment of hesitation decided to take the boy up on his offer for a ride.
19 Dec, 2021, 7:58 pm
"Yes, let's move." Boreas promptly agreed, eyeing the curious drone for a short moment before following after Crystal and Jason. "I'll hold off on using your horsepower until we know where we're headed." He said to Jason, starting a flight with them out of the alleyway.
19 Dec, 2021, 7:59 pm
Dr.Kwanzo look up when Fiona experience her amazement of the magic here, he let out a small chuckle but didn't explain anything, the man just continued on with his work.
A bit of time passed before Death returned, but unlike last time were his appearance was a tall dragon, that wasn't the case this time, this time Death choose his slightly smaller form...
Appearing through the doorway was a large careful Grim Reaper holding a silver platter with food and a drink on it
Dr.kwanzo look up and rolled his eyes at the Grim Reaper.
19 Dec, 2021, 8:00 pm
Fiona tried to let her mind drift and dwell on the various events of that morning... She was so focused on that, it took her a moment before she noticed the Grim Reaper in the doorway.
"Whuh--!?"
At first, Fiona was startled at this new, mysterious figure, but with what she knew, the Elemental eventually pieced together who this must be. "...Raven...? Is that you?"
...Then she smelled the contents of the platter, which brought forth a loud growl from her gut. "Uh... Thanks for bringing me food." She sheepishly said.
19 Dec, 2021, 8:04 pm
The female Bellezza continue to hold the red king as he cried, she could since the trouble and restlessness he bears but it wasn't just him she felt but the other soul as well, one that was sleeping but had been in torment...she glace down as she coos, there was So much chaos inside this boys body, but maybe for a moment she could let them be at pace.
The Doctor and Nurses relax now that things were under control again. Seen how Glory was up and about one of the Nurses from earlier started up a conversation with her.
19 Dec, 2021, 8:05 pm
As the nurse comes over, Morning Glory talks a little bit with her, at one point asking her the name of the facility so she can relay that back to Boreas and Crystal. She then immediately calls Crystal and Boreas both, giving them the short and simple message that, //I've got the name of this location! It's the Paradise Recycling Center! If you find anything leading to the recycling center, that's where we are!//
Aside from that, Morning Glory tells the nurse about Crimson's history, as far as she knows, and what she remembers of the events leading up to their arrival here. Once she's said all that she could, she then goes back to watching the angel dragon person and the Red King...
19 Dec, 2021, 8:05 pm
Catch was to busy being on high alert to really pay the too much attention to his arm hurting, it crossed him mind if Malice was going to try to kill them, even in his weaken state// how injured was he again?// he asked his brother nervously. He would have thought Weaver should have been able to see everything in the dark so finding out he couldn't wasn't helping his unsettledness.
This time the scraping of chains came from the others side, Catch turned his head that way,seen Weaver had this side more covered, but all he seen was a glimpse of something in the shadows moving // I think it's his chains... // he didn't like the idea of Malice chains surrounding them, he had felt there sting before never wanted to again. // I don't think he listening or he got other plans//
// just what is he doing?... if he was going to try to kill us then why hasn't he?// Anna said peeking over Catch arm that was holding her, she looked over towards were Weaver said the Nightmare king was, she wanted to yell at him but was also scared to, that maybe that what he was waiting for, for them to give him an excuse... but that didn't make sense ether.
A monstrous growl came from over there the bathtub was, it was a painful sounding noise a mixture of nails on chalkboard and grinding of Bones
What Anna said did make some sense, why hadn't Malice attack yet? Was he waiting for them to get closer? But by the sound they should be in Striking Distance " Malice! We're just here to talk! " he started and never thought he said what he was about to, but maybe going about it a little differently might help?" Malice, maybe we can help each other, we need your help, that why we're here "
Malice had been thinking since Weaver offered but he wasn't sure, even now his mind was going in to many directions, but one thing he knew was if he left this place he would die.... and he knew Omen wasn't going to save him this time, as he hid in his porcelain Fortress it drifted into Malice mind that maybe he needed help?... he had at first hoped that Alex would have come but he actually feared that, with what the Abyss order him to do, he would kill her... so if he couldn't get help from Omen or Alex then who? .... the Nightmare king stopped growling and was quite for a moment, his instincts were telling him to many things, attack to survive, no run to survive, trick them to survive... Malice was in no shape to go up against much right now so that would be his last option, running? He was still greatly injured, so listening was his best option right now " grrr.... and what do you propose?... before I agree what is it you want of me and what are you going to give in return for my /help/ " he snarled.
19 Dec, 2021, 8:05 pm
//He's pretty injured... Honestly, I'd say it's kinda crazy that he was even to pull of this crazy spell he did, but... He /is/ the Nightmare King, and normal Nightmares are already bad enough...// Weaver first replied to his friend, then adds, //Yeah, I think it's his chains...//
Then he goes quiet, Rihanna's question sticking in his mind. If Malice was going to kill them, he would've already... unless he's /that/ badly injured...? But he's able to move his chains around, he could easily kill all three of them...
But then Catch clarifies the offer a bit more, and Malice finally says something. Other than the horrible noises that've been making Weaver's skin crawl, that is. "We'd just like to ask you some questions--we'd like some information, and also to make sure you don't die. You mentioned before how Soledormir would change the Nightmares with a new King, so we're here to make sure that /does not/ happen..." Weaver answers, forcing a faint, incredibly nervous smile as he looks back at the bathtub. "So... You give us some answers... We do our best to save your life. That sound like a good deal to you...?"
19 Dec, 2021, 8:39 pm
( FLUFFY THIS COVER IS SO COOL!!)
19 Dec, 2021, 8:43 pm
(Eeee, THANK YOU!! ^v^)
19 Dec, 2021, 9:39 pm
Catch agree on that, it did seem to early to tell what was Malice's intentions, was he to hurt to do something or did he want to hear them out? // true enough// he replied to his friend that Malice was still the Nightmare king. The Dreamer prince then watched the shadows for chains carefully, he wondered how was it that Malice could hide them even from Weaver... Weaver did have a body of a Nightmare so his abilities to see in the dark was far greater.
Malice ears twitchde when he heard that they didn't want him to die.... it sounded to good to be true, no one in their right mind should want to save Malice, especially another Nightmare, his mind was a fog, his instincts were telling him this was a trick, it what he would do... it was in every Nightmare to want his power but he didn't since deceit in the young Nightmare, however that didn't mean he wasn't lying though, trickier was a Nightmare game... but over the course of this journey Malice was changing, he had a heart that conflicted with his instincts, he didn't know what to think anymore...
After a long pause of Silence Malice finally said " your words mean little to me, how do you expect me to trust you? It is in every Nightmare to want to be king, so how do I know that this is not some trick to gain my trust only to finish what someone else started? "
19 Dec, 2021, 9:40 pm
The Bellezzas woman gently rub his back and continue to coo and use her magic to soothe the red king, after a bit of time passed he finally slowed and stopped crying, the whiplash of everything left its toll on him but now that he was experiencing piece for what felt like the first time, the red king stared to fall asleep and it wasn't long before he did just that.
She listen quietly to Glory's story, some of it help explain the situation but at the same time only left more questions but one thing she understood was something very evil was at play here...
" I do since other soul, he was in torment but now both him and weary soul are resting " the Bellezzas woman gently said to Glory, then a realization expression appeared on her face when she remembered " oh, forgive me I did not introduce myself, I am Penelope " she tips her head in a bow
19 Dec, 2021, 11:47 pm
" h-uh?.. Oh! OOh! yes! Sorry it's me!" Death replied to Fiona when she asked if this was him, the Bellezza was so used to people here being used to him and his odd ways that he often forgot that he was quite different.
In his embarrassment the Grim Reaper bush with bright red against the black void of his face, he tried to focus on giving Fiona her food so not to get embarrassed more " y-our welcome!" He smiled with his eyes, the large Grim Reaper carefully set down the tray on the end table, for being so big he set the utensils out nicely.
" you know what they said?" Death then pulled out an apple and held out to the Elemental, smiling with his eyes again He teased" an apple a day keeps the Doctor away!"
Dr.Kwanzo rolled his eyes at the Bellezzas, he could have pop Death bubble about all the stories about shady characters who give out poison apples but he didn't, Death though he looked and sounded spooky was naive and innocent and Fiona didn't need the extra stress in questioning if her Foods been poisoned or not, if she wasn't already so Dr.kwanzo let him slide this time but would have a talk later
20 Dec, 2021, 12:37 am
Fiona gave Death another supportive smile, watching as he worked. "Hahah... Yeah! I've heard that one before!"
The Elemental took the apple from the grim reaper who loomed over her. She immediately took a bite out of the fruit, not even taking the time to sit up first. It was likely she didn't even think about it because of how she was feeling.
Her eyes lit up and grew big at the /awesome/ taste of it--and then she proceeded to keep chomping down.
Between bites, however, she did ask, "Speaking of what people say... Who told you guys that our group hadn't eaten much?"
20 Dec, 2021, 12:45 am
After hearing Malice's last question, Weaver stays quiet for a moment, but his nervous smile grows into a bigger nervous grin. "... Well... I'm not a Nightmare," Weaver replies, giving a quick glance at Catch before continuing, "I'm not actually Eater right now, I'm Weaver. Uh, Dreamweaver, the guy that Eater was before he took over me... I'm back in control of my body right now, so, if a Dreamer's honor means anything to you, I swear to never tell a lie, and always keep my word."
20 Dec, 2021, 1:41 am
"Oh, thank you, Penelope," Morning Glory replies, giving the woman a faint smile, "I'm Morning Glory, it's nice to meet you." The Fairfin goes quiet for a moment, then asks, "You can sense Crimson too? ... He's resting now, along with this other person? I'm glad he's at peace now, I feel awful for both of them... And I feel bad for making the other person--the guy who was in control of Crimson's body--I made him have a breakdown, right after he had just woken up from before..." Her ears droop a little, but for now, she goes back and sits on the bed by the Red King again.
20 Dec, 2021, 2:15 am
The Grim Reaper let the Elemental eat her apple and peace, he smile with his eyes again, if this was a game he have the happy cheese sparkles popping out of his head.
But when she asked her question Death looked over towards the Doctor.
" ah, yes! The little bird was the odd small Bellezza who had accompanying you " Dr.Kwanzo replied, he looked up at the Grim Reaper " but if you asked me, she looks nothing like a Bellezza..."
" but she is a Bellezza! Dr.kwanzo! I-I seen her with my own eyes! there was other one to! B-ut he was dead! But not! " Death try to explain the tiny Bellezza he had seen earlier.
" just give me a hot minute Raven" the Doctor frowned at the distress of the Bellezza and wave hand "
I don't think she a full Bellezza, In all my years I have never treated a sick Bellezza before and she is very sick... as for the dead one, him Being a Bellezza could explain a few things but were not even sure if they are Bellezzas, not every creature of order is a Bellezza "
Deaths eyes should his disappointment, but the Doctor was right they didn't know a lot about these strangers but they had heard stories...
20 Dec, 2021, 2:16 am
"You are welcome Glory, it is very nice to meet you as well " Penelope replied with a warm smile, she then looked down at the young man in her arms and her smile faded " yes I can, by your story he is the one who belongs to this body, he is young but greatly troubled..." she then carefully Lays the red king down to sleep on the bed, after making sure he was comfortable " who this is... he is very fragile, I have not felt a soul this... I am not sure how to explain it, transparent? " she placed her hand on his chest and her other on his forehead " as he Is now, he blends in with Crimson soul... if I had not felt his distress moments ago it might even been possible for I to not since him... so I would not be so hard on yourself for not knowing the state he is in " Penelope's voice carried her concern as she looked over the sleeping red king " this is most unsettling.... "
20 Dec, 2021, 2:55 am
Fiona turned her head to look at and listen to the doctor, her mouth full of food. She raised one eyebrow as he spoke.
Then, she completely stopped taking bites from her apple when Death made his confusing exclamations. The Elemental looked even more puzzled as the doctor answered him back.
"...Uh... Bellezza? One accompanied us? I don't think I've ever heard of one of those..." She thought hard for a moment, trying to remember if she knew anything about what they were talking about. It frustrated her that most of it didn't make sense.
//...Dead but not dead...?// That rung a faint bell... Two, actually.
Kind of. It was very confusing and worrying right off the bat.
20 Dec, 2021, 3:00 am
"Oh dear..." Morning Glory quietly breathes as she listens to Penelope's explanation, and she nods her head, staring at the king's peaceful face. "Yes it is, I have no idea what's happening to him, to either of them, but it's scary..." she says, then looks back up to Penelope. "What got the other person so worked up, was because I had asked him about something he said... He told me about a Dreamer lady with sad, but kind eyes, and ribbons from her crown, she apparently gave him a name, but then he said 'the demon' came. I asked him more about the demon, and that's when he started panicking... He sounded so confused, one moment he was referring to the demon like it were something else, then he started talking like he /was/ the demon... You said he's transparent, and sort of... 'blends in' to Crimson's soul? Would it be the same for this person and 'the demon,' too? As in, he has to feel and experience everything the evil is feeling? I know there's something evil inside Crimson, too... Something terribly, terribly wicked... I'm scared for both of them, Penelope, but I don't know much of anything, about anything that's going on... Is there anything we can do?"
20 Dec, 2021, 3:45 am
Malice blink with disbelief behind the safety of the porcelain walls of his Fortress... // that isn't possible... it's a trap! Once the the Dreamer becomes a Nightmare there is no going back! It's not possible!// but it wasn't that long ago were Malice had his talk with Faithful Dreamer and he was still alive...
Malice was sacred but he had to know, was it true that Dreamer could live even after a Light Eater consumed them? His thin yellow eyes peak up over the bathtub rim... there he could see the beast in question and the freak was there to, however Eater look like Eater....the Nightmare king narrowed his eyes, // .... his face is... disturbing.... // something seem off but he couldn't place it, was it the way
way Weaver was smiling? The more Malice study the young Nightmare the more he was getting creepy out.
Malice shuddered and that made his chains rattle, he only got more on edge, here he was the Nightmare king and he was getting creepy out?! Eater wasn't even showing any threatening signs but that confused him more " stop that! " he finally barked aggressively.
" Whoa!" Catch called out holding out his free hand " Malice! Calm down! What Weaver is saying is true! We're not lying about this" the Dreamer prince looked over to his brother and then back to the Nightmare king. // I think Anna is right... if he was going to kill us he would have, I hate to admit it but Malice has been changing, I think he knows it to and that why he putting up a fight //
// hmmmhhhh he has been weird lately// Anna thinks back, Malice was always running around with Alex and had done some very questionable things// I think he a freak...hmmm but we thought Eater was one to, maybe the same thing is happening to him? Alex did say something about her knowing that his former self Is still alive. What if something that what going on?//
20 Dec, 2021, 4:47 am
Weaver quickly holds his hands up by his head, and takes one step away from Malice. "Sorry! Wait, stop what, stop smiling...?" he says after Catch, clearing his throat and trying his best not to grin, smile, or smirk nervously anymore. "Sorry, that just comes kinda naturally to me, but... Like I said, I'm not Eater, I don't think like him, I think like me--a Dreamer. Sure, I might not like you, especially after what you've done to my friends, but if what you said about what Soledormir's plans is true, I... I can't let that happen, we have to stop him, and I have /absolutely no/ desire to be the Nightmare King. I don't want to replace you--I don't even /want/ to be a Nightmare anymore. So, at least until we stop Soledormir, or figure something better out... I'm going to do what I can to keep you alive. Alright? Have we got a deal?"
//Yeah, I think so too, and I'm glad for that... Otherwise, we wouldn't have a chance,// Weaver answers Catch and Anna, but something catches his attention. //Wait, Malice's Dreamer is alive too? I mean that'd really explain things about him, but that means there's more than just me, huh...? ... I have more things to talk to you about later, I didn't know his Dreamer was still alive.//
20 Dec, 2021, 5:02 am
After getting the information on the name of the place Glory and the others were located, the group was able to put there heads together and with the resources they had, with radios and maps, they came up with a plan.
Before leaving the area Edgar eagerly set off mr. Clean, the bomb went off with a sparkles and with an odd light.... Jason will explain later on how Mr. Clean works but it dissolve the corruption Crimson had thrown up and any corruption in its radius.
Jason and the others proceeded through the city heading towards the recycling plant, they had a few encounters with the turrets and other traps but were able to work together to continue on.
After a great deal of traveling the their encounter with bad things slow down until it stop all together and it wasn't much longer that the group came to a average looking City Park.
Upon entering the park everyone would feel a peace there, some kind of unseen magic, some kind of tranquility atmosphere.
The group went deeper into the park,
The park was full of gardens, trees and bushes full of fall colors, paths lead to ponds with fish and waterfowl, little Bridges connected the path from the water ways, benches and small gazebo scattered here and there in Scenic places, lanterns along the pathways in a few signs giving directions which helped the group find their way.
" Dudes! Were are you guys?! " Jason hollered occasionally once they enter the park, he didn't do it to often to save both on his energy and just in case not to draw unwanted attention to themselves.
The group came to the Center of the park, it was there a fountain could be seen, it had four statues of angels pouring water into a pond.
Not far from the fountain sitting underneath one of the Trees of his back against it was the faded figure of Terra, staring at the ground, it would be Sparky who would be seen first with his bright yellow and orange glow.
Just passed the fountain was a farm style looking building with a couple large silos behind it, there in front was a sign that said ' Paradise recycling center'
20 Dec, 2021, 5:49 am
Death gasped in hearing that Fiona didn't know what a Bellezza was, then again it shouldn't have come to be such a surprise with how the Bellezzas are.
" a Bellezzas Is what Raven is, there often seen as tall beautiful dragons but as you can see they can have other forms as well "The Elemental had looked lost so Dr.Kwanzo took it upon himself to explain. The man look to the sad Grim Reaper and shook his head " now Raven, I know it's been a hot minute since we last had this talk but you know it's rare for someone this chain of realms to know or even seen a Bellezzas "
Death let out a deep sigh, slumping his shoulders as he did so " I-I know... I forgot..." he said tapping his fingers together
20 Dec, 2021, 6:23 am
//...Should I know what a Bellezza is...?// Fiona thought to herself upon hearing Death's initial reaction.
However, she listened to Dr. Kwanzo's explanation, slowly starting to eat more of her apple again as she did so.
She felt there was a lot more to the Bellezza from what she'd seen and heard, but she was trying to keep as focused as she could in her condition.
//...There's /a LOT/ to do the thinking and talking stuff about.// Was her last thought before she spoke up again,
"Hey... I'm glad to learn about them now!
I didn't think there was a dragon like Raven in our group? But it sounds like you guys know there's at least one..."
20 Dec, 2021, 6:26 am
Penelope ears pin back as she listened to Glory, the more she explained the more the Bellezzas feared. ".... it is possible... "she said quietly, she looked to the red king and her heart worry for him and Crimson.
But the way she knew this could be done was an unspoken evil and with what she could since within the young man this evil might have already been done...
Penelope brushes a lock of Crimson hair from his face, though his appearance didn't show much similarly she could since the Bellezza in him... // I pray that has not fallen upon you // " without knowing more about this man I can not come to a full conclusion however I do believe it is this ' demons' doing for the fate of both your friend and the mystery man... if the man can not distinguish himself from this monster then it is possible for them to be one in the same... however if that is hid choice, that I do not know... I do fear greatly for them, this man and your friend. "
20 Dec, 2021, 6:29 am
( I think it goof to call it a night ^-^
Good night everyone! I hope you all sleep well!)
20 Dec, 2021, 6:36 am
(Goodnight everyone! Hope you all have a great week! :>)
21 Dec, 2021, 1:29 am
Crystal was beyond glad that they all managed to make it out and away from the dangerous areas without any super scary events happening.. Even if her mostly silent and rather withdrawn demeanor didn’t let on all that well.
As they ventured and the group finally came upon the park, the girl felt the peaceful shift, but wasn’t quite sure if it was just her or not. She was on a roller coater of emotions on top of being exhausted, but this seemed different somehow. She was almost wary of it, but got distracted by the scenery around them far too soon to dwell on it.
This place was.. beautiful. More so than Crystal had expected. After the day so far, she actually was sure what she expected, but this park was maybe one of the best things she could have seen at a time like this.. And if it wasn’t for their mission, she would have liked to stop and look around more.
When they neared the fountain and farm styled buildings, the girl was quick to notice both the recycling center sign, and what she eventually realized was Sparky’s glow, soon noticing Terra’s ghostly form as well. Crystal was relieved to see them, having to take a second to simply take in the fact they were even there. “We did it, we’re here..” she said, almost as if she didn’t believe it, “And look, it’s Sparky and Terra too.”
21 Dec, 2021, 4:16 am
Even after they had traversed past the multitude of obstacles between their group and the park, Boreas remained vigilant. He was feeling his fair share of exhaustion, but he knew he could hold out for longer--they couldn't slow down when they were this close.
When they entered the park, the Captain likewise felt the same shift in atmosphere as everyone else did. His demeanor didn't change, but he did have one thought about it: this was definitely a holy place.
The icy Elemental stopped when they reached the fountain, observing their surroundings. He eyed the barn right away, getting full confirmation of their location thanks to the sign.
"We sure are." He replied to Crystal's comment, finally starting to let business-mode turn off.
He did turn his attention to the glowing yellow and orange ball and the colorless figure when Crystal mentioned them, however. "Good to see 'em. I suppose the others must be indoors..."
...Something didn't seem quite right, particularly about Terra's appearance. Still, the Elemental gave a wave, seeing if he could get at least Sparky's attention. "Yo!"
21 Dec, 2021, 7:34 am
Malice is confused...
Catch watch as the yellow glow of Nightmare kings eyes slowly sink back down into his bathtub... he glace over his shoulder at his brother// huh?...Oh right! Eater ran out of the room before Alex started in her...// he pause wasn't exactly sure what word to use, Alex behavior had always been odd by what the Dreamer prince could tell but she seemed more then that this time... // I guess Alex found out that Malice former self was still alive... and that Malice was Faithful and not Faolan like we thought..// Catch looked down and rub the back of his neck, that whole talk was unfortunately, not only finding out that Malice former self was his great, great so many great grandfather but that Alex was in a relationship with the monster who stole his body and not only his but his brother identities, but what made the Dreamer prince questions the Raven hair Phoenix shapeshifter more was how how adamant she was on wanting to see a vision of Faithful becoming Malice... yes its true that they could learn something from it but he really didn't want to see a vision of that... he seen what happens to a Dreamer when they become a Nightmare and no one in their right mind should want to watch that...// she even asked me to see a vision of him turning... I didn't, thankfully // he looked over to his brother with concern // we do have a lot to talk about and we'll, with everyone, even Terra knew about Faithful before anyone....//
21 Dec, 2021, 5:32 pm
//Huh, so that's what happened?// Weaver replies, but then grimaces at Catch, //She asked to what? Moons, I'm glad you didn't have to see that, but, why would someone /want/ to see that? Did she want more proof that... No, but you said she already knew that he was Faithful... I dunno... // The young Nightmare shrugs with a frown on his face. //Faithful, Faolan... I might need some refreshers on these kind of things, but yeah, this is why I was saying even earlier that we all need to talk. We're probably gonna repeat that a lot. But... Right now, we're still standing in front of the Nightmare King.//
21 Dec, 2021, 5:32 pm
//It's possible for them to be one and the same...// Glory repeats in her head, not wanting to believe it... There's still something that's bugging her with all of this, but for her to bring it up to Penelope, she needs to know something else, first. "I hope you don't mind if I change the subject ever so slightly, but... While I don't know what you are exactly, I'm guessing you must be a guardian here? Or something like that? Do you know what I am, though?"
21 Dec, 2021, 5:32 pm
Terra doesn't even lift his head when Boreas calls out...
Sparky on the other hand, perks his head up and looks over at the newcomers, waving back at Boreas. "Yo yo!" he calls back, but doesn't move from his spot in Terra's lap.
22 Dec, 2021, 1:04 am
Jason had relaxed with the calming presence of this place, the lingering effects of Scarlett spell had dissolve completely away, he was able to force clearly now and as they had traveled deeper into the park, one thing came to Jason mind with all the peaceful Beauty around him //dude a nap sounds good // he thought to himself, it was about that time the Orange horse got distracted by everyone spotting Terra and Sparky.
Up on seeing how the two look Jason got the feeling something really bad had to happen.... now the question was do they go over and inquire or give them their space? So why not ask? " Dude! Need some help or you got it? "
22 Dec, 2021, 1:52 am
Malice laid in his tub and was very confused, nothing made since anymore and it was like this head wanted to spilt apart to go along with the rest of him. Eater didn't want to be a Nightmare? No he said he was Weaver but that could not be possible...but could it? His former self was still alive... he thought back to what he knows about his own species, the contract in the ones who made him...
// yeah, I agree, I get the feeling we would know more on what going on if we actually got together with everyone and talked// Catch replied as he rub the back of his head. He looked to the bathtub, he couldn't spot Malice at all but knew he was in there, they had already spent quite a bit of time and time wasn't something he knew just how much they had to waste...so he just went into it " Malice, you must trust us a little bit or you had every opportunity to kill us so I'm going to take that as your willing to talk with us "
The Nightmare king ears twitchde, it seems almost foreign to hear Dreamcatcher speak so boldly, almost foreign, the Nightmare king knew there was a time Catch was more out spoken but this Journey had broken, and the Nightmare king had some pride in knowing he was one of the people who did it... but hearing the Dreamer now made it seem like nothing had changed but everything had... here was Malice the king of Nightmares was the one broken...
It was true, Mal was greatly injured but as a Nightmare he would have fought until his last breath if cornered like he was and yet he let them in...why did he do that? He wondered, Malice hated them for reasons he could not comprehend for he was a Nightmare but still he let them in, maybe it was because they were key hunters and by being key hunters they were attached to Alex...
Malice let out a shrill mix with frustration and pain, he didn't understand his own emotions anymore and that was affecting his logic, life was easy before but now it was far from that
22 Dec, 2021, 2:33 am
Death smile with his eyes again and had the unseen anime happy cheese sparkles popping around his head, he was relieved to know that Fiona wasn't upset that he got a little carried away and that she seen interested in knowing more but the Bellezzas knew to there was rules on what they should say... they were hidden for a reason after all.
" there a /lot/ smaller then any other Bellys I seen, even tinyer then babies and babies are pretty tiny " Death went into more detail about the odd Bellezza in the group.
Dr.Kwanzo cleared his throat to get everyone attention because Death wasn't explaining it very well " we believe that the small Dragon fairy that accompany you are Bellezzas " he then rub his chin in thought, he knew of a story about the silver moons granting a gift to the last king of the land of dreams...
22 Dec, 2021, 2:34 am
" I do not mind " Penelope replied with a smile, she then listened to Glory, the Bellezzas woman tips her head in though, saying that Glory was a Bellezzas would be to vague, she was one in a way but not at the same time, much like someone else in the room...
even though both her and Death were of the moon who gifts revolves around the supernatural and spiritual aspects but Unlike Death who most of his experience was with the Supernatural and spiritual realm, Penelope had more experiences with the physical realms and those who lived there.
The woman looked to Crimson and then to Glory and smiled as she said " the three of us are all the same, and yet not at the same time." She then go on to explain more as she placed a hand on her chest " I am what called a Bellezzas, some creatures refer to us as angels of the realms and I am one of guardians of this holy place of the 4 sacred moons"
22 Dec, 2021, 2:43 am
When only Sparky reacted and responded to Boreas’ greeting call, Crystal couldn’t help but wonder if something was wrong.. She knew the Dreamer had been out there today too, and although she didn’t know what else he had seen or been through on top of helping with Glory and Crimson’s rescue against what had been some extremely terrifying monster in an undoubtedly extremely stressful situation, surely Terra would have at least turned to look their way.. The girl wanted to think that maybe there was a possibility he was simply resting, but something told her that wasn’t the case..
Crystal also wanted to say something, but wasn’t quite sure what, so when Jason spoke up with his question, she decided to wait to see what would be said next. She did, however, take the chance to slide down off Jason’s back, both to ease things up for him and because it seemed they wouldn’t need to be quick to escape anything here.
22 Dec, 2021, 9:17 pm
Upon receiving a response only from Sparky, Boreas went quiet and let Jason ask his question. Being a Shadowhunter who had been sent with groups on near suicide missions in the past, Boreas was all too familiar with the way Terradream appeared at that moment. He wondered if it were simply what they had recently escaped from that had caused it, or if there were more to it... They didn't have many details to go off of.
For now, he silently waited for Sparky's reply to Jason.
22 Dec, 2021, 9:17 pm
"Oh! You mean Sparky and Glory? They're Fairfin!" Fiona finally pieced it together, but still furrowed her brow. She already knew there was a lot she was missing, but the thought that Sparky and Glory were the same species the giant dragon Raven was just added more to it.
"They're partners to two Dreamers who're our group. Well... Who were... No, are...
Uh... It's a mess.
But... You said 'she' earlier? And that she was sick, too... So, Glory must've told you, right?"