[Active/Open] wake me, I want to see the daylight

[unlockingsmiles]

Who: Sora, anyone.
What: A series of nightmares.
Where: In ~dreams~.
When: Anytime between the start and end of the Nightmare storm. Let me know if you have a preferred time!
Warnings: Possible fighting of the Kingdom Hearts shadows and darkness variety, sad children with keys, otherwise nothing!
Notes: There will be three different nightmare

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Second Nightmare

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[ohcruelworld]

[From its initial appearance, he had a feeling this was nowhere near or within the boundaries of the Eastern District. Thomas finds himself standing at the water's edge, where the waves sweep over the sand, nearly lapping at his boots before receding back into the ocean. Looking out at the body of water only reminds him how vast it is in comparison to the lake behind Budehuc back in his world.

How rapidly a peaceful situation can become chaotic.

It is here the changes take place over the island's conditions, leaving the castle master to look up at the sky overhead. Seeking shelter is a prominent thought, but it becomes disrupted when he hears that younger but familiar voice.

He turns to see where Sora is, but the thought to call back out to him is delayed.]

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[ohcruelworld]

[Thomas mind races. What was going on? Why are they out there? Why was one of them so accepting of the current conditions? He wants to move toward them, but he feels like he can't move.

Not yet.

While he watches the scene, he doesn't even realize the hastening retreat of the waves, how much they have grown in the size of their swells. And as if on cue, it isn't until the point in which the boy reaches out toward his friend that Thomas sees the oncoming tidal wave.

There is only a handful of moments available in that time span - on that is impossible for them to get completely clear of its path.

But why is Sora running toward the danger?]

Sora! No!!

[His voice returns to him right then, his own feet forcing themselves to run forward over the sand.

As much as he wanted to flee, his concern for Sora is far greater.]

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[ohcruelworld]

[A small sense of relief shows when he's able to get the keyblade wielder's attention. Boots kick up excess sand, forcing himself to stop running; any further and he can also get swept away by the pull.

And if he spends any more time standing there, stopping will not keep the oncoming wave at bay.]

-A-ah, right!

[The change of direction comes quickly for him, turning too sharply in haste. Thomas' balance is regained when he places a hand against the ground to push himself back up.

Running after Sora is all he can do at the moment. He knows this place. He knows where to go.

But what of his friend? What of the events that led up to this point did he interrupt?

He had to remind himself that something is still amiss. They couldn't be anywhere else except Nautilus. And if Sora hadn't stepped away from his role in this place, then it would have said otherwise about the reality at hand.

It's here that Thomas takes a glimpse of the danger - a dream, just a dream? - rising behind them.

Can they really outrun a rushing wall of water?]

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[ohcruelworld]

[Everything happens in quick succession. The running, the forced attempt to grab onto the hand that reached out toward him, the relief that ran over him when he gets pulled to safety. The sound of the door closing and muffling the roar of the wave while letting the darkness take over adds both comfort and unease, but it will have to do.

The castle master rests his hands upon his knees, catching his breath before replying with a weak smile.]

I-I'll be all right. Thank you.

[Another breath is taken. And a sigh.]

...It's not your fault, Sora. I think it has been a common occurrence. Too common, in fact. I am glad you regained your senses, though.

[Thomas then nods as he tries to look at the rest of the room in the dark, squinting slightly. Heartless. He remembers them.]

I'll do my best.

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[ohcruelworld]

Waking up would be ideal, yes...

[Thomas blinks, tilting his head before glancing back over in Sora's general direction.]

Secret place?

[His eyes take time adjusting to the darkness of the enclosure, looking at the craggy formations forming the walls. Definitely not a shack. A few steps scuff the floor, even more telling of their current location.

It's the sound of her voice that sends a slight chill down his spine.

Thomas jerks, turning in the same direction. He wasn't even aware that he held onto that last breath, exhaling as he shudders. The tremor in his tone is audible.]

...It's just a dream.