Enter the Dreaming - action

[foreseen_future]

[There's a strange descent of peacefulness once night comes. It lays over the residents and takes them into a deep sleep. Soft sleep. Sweet sleep. A phantom walks the city, a smile to her features, while somewhere, her double sleeps deeply in a bed, wrapped in sheets and blankets

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Wednesday

[loudmouthing]

[A familiar scene-- a familiar dream. It haunts him many nights of the week with no sign of ceasing. It starts on a beautiful, snowy day in what appears to be a wealthy city. The town gleams under a fresh coat of snow, and the echoing sound of happy children can be heard all throughout. Snowmen litter the street, and snowball fights break out all about town. For one day, the city belongs to the youth.]

[Cut to the the upper corner-- the noble corner. No children play here. There is no sound of youthful delight; no hastily made snow sculptures. Here the residents stay inside, sipping hot drinks and making idle conversation while waiting on luxurious meals or brave visitors.]

[But one house shows the tiniest bit of activity-- a red haired boy runs outside, his arms outstretched like an airplane, his cheeks flushed with delight. His mother follows, a rare smile etched on her pale, gaunt face. He laughs and slows his pace to match hers and they proceed to the garden, normally full of bright, blooming flowers but today a crisp, fresh

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[loudmouthing]

...!

[No way. This can't be real!...]

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[loudmouthing]

M... Mom?

[foreseen_future]

[the woman bends down and takes the little boy into her arms.

the little girl smiles.]

He also needs to eat his vegetables.

[loudmouthing]

I... I will! I'll eat them every day!

[foreseen_future]

[the woman and boy start to walk away. the girl starts putting away her supplies.]

Also give him some carrots every day! They'll help him recover!

[loudmouthing]

[The boy (waving at her) and his mother slowly melt into the horizon, joining the haze of colors erupting from the field. Older Zelos steps forward, but still says nothing, his eyes locked on the girl. He's no longer concerned with stealth.]

[foreseen_future]

[once things are packed the girl sighs, then, reaches behind her to her ponytail and pulls on the ribbon. as she pulls the ribbon, she begins to grow...

...until a lovely young woman is in her place.]

It's important to have sweet dreams.

[loudmouthing]

[Normally, Zelos would make a pass at the beautiful woman before him, but not now. He advances until he's only a few yards away and then stops, examining her, his face stony.]

Sweet, or naive?

[foreseen_future]

What you call "naive", I call "sweet". [she stands up.]

What's wrong with a little sweetness? If it helps you.

[loudmouthing]

... [He looks out onto the horizon where his younger self and his mother had just vanished.]

It doesn't change anything.

[foreseen_future]

Sure it does.

You're just not paying attention.

[loudmouthing]

Oh? Enlighten me.

[foreseen_future]

Well it goes like this.

[she then knees him in groin.]

[loudmouthing]

[KJSAKJDSL;SDKA WHY EVER.
He doubles over in pain, unable to speak, and shoots her the dirtiest look imaginable.]

[foreseen_future]

Sorry. But your ego was pissing me off.

[she puts her hands on her hips.]

You're also a cynical bastard, aren't you?