Prologue

I remember a time where pain was everywhere. When I was scared, when I was useless, and the pain they put me through. I remember being so scared that when it finally happened, when the sweet darkness overtook me, the ecstasy of unconsciousness. I had finally died, and departed from this world, if you can even call it that. I was so thankful to whomever it was that served the final blow, ending my days as a mortal human. I thank them.

I remember waking up. Where am I? I thought to myself when I woke up. I didn't know where I was. I was in a strange world of multicolored darkness. Everywhere I looked, there was a new cloud of color, and I couldn't do anything but stare in awe at the sight before me.

"You, my dear, are in my dream world." said a strange new voice. I turned around, and floating behind me was a man in a black coat, black pants, and silver hair. The only thing that struck me as odd was his eye patch that went perfectly with the atmosphere around us.

"Am I finally dead?" I asked after a moment.

"Yes, but not departed." he replied.

"What do you mean? I am dead, but I am still here, so what am I?" I asked.

"You get the chance to answer that question yourself. You could be a demon, shinigami, vampire, reaper, shape shifter, whatever you-"

"Shape shifter. That is my choice." I replied, cutting him off. He smirked at my sudden outburst.

"Well then, it shall be done. As a shape shifter, you will meet beings not unlike yourself. Enjoy them, for you will stay on earth, and stay you will. For a very long time at least."

"Thank you so much Mr.," I replied, suddenly realizing I didn't even know this man's name.

"I am Lord Nightmare Gottschalk, but just call me Nightmare."

Why? Is it because you will haunt my dreams for eternity? I thought to myself. "Well then, thank you, Lord Nightmare." He got a sour look on his face.

"You're welcome, but please refrain from thinking such things. I really was named that."

"Fine, Will I see you again after I wake up from your dream world?"

"Of course, but you must be prepared first."

That was the first time I saw him. He visits me every once in a while. I wish I could go to his wonderful wonder world that I had only heard of by accident. I could see him more often. He is like an older brother to me. He is always there when I need him, and I can be my natural self around him. I am usually hard and cold, but on the inside, I am that same scared kid from so long ago.

I hope he will visit my dreams soon. My old friends are away, and I am all alone again. As I fall asleep, I remember his kind face, and his wondrous gift.

I am greeted with a strange dream. His voice is telling me rules to a game I know nothing about, but I listen anyway. He talks about territories, his, and the others, all in a never ending feud. I see people without eyes, and others with, who will kill without a second thought. If I meet any of them, there would be no problem, since I am dead. As the dream ends, I see him, Lord Nightmare, walk towards me.

"It has been a while since you last moved to a new place. With all these rules, do you think you can handle it?" He smiled as he took a small vial out of his pocket, and handed it to me.

"I am, but will you hold the vial for me as it fills? I will lose it if you give it to me" He smirks as I drink the liquid inside.

"If that is what you wish. How do you want to go about in this game of mine?" He looked at me with a questioning look as I handed him the vial.

"I want to fill it up without them knowing an outsider exists. That way, I can't be killed, and I can get to know the real them! That will have to include Gray too, even though he is your subordinate."

"I will look forward to it. There are two things I have yet to mention. The first is that everyone has a clock that will be repaired by Julius, and the second is that everyone will fall in love with you."

Utter and complete terror could not describe my feelings. My few friends all protect me from myself at times because of my distrust for humans, and the horrible treatment I was given by my supposed loved ones. I will not let any of them know I exist, because if I do, I might go mad from too much emotion.

Sensing my franticness, Nightmare put my vial in his coat pocket, and gave me a comforting hug. Even though I had met him in my dreams, I still felt like I could trust him with everything, as I had done for a long time.

"I will let you stay at the tower of clover as a cat, but you must get a job of your own. You should interact with all the other roll holders too, so you should become a pet they would allow stay. Just be careful, don't get caught, and don't take many unnecessary risks. Do you understand Natalie?"

I pulled back, and looked at him. He was starting to fade, so I could only guess I was waking up. I understand. As I thought it, he smiled. That was the last thing I saw before waking up on the porch of a tall tower.

"Finally, I am here in the country of joker in the wonderful wonder world."

This is my first Fanfiction, And I hope you all like it! I hope to post a new chapter often. Looking forward to seeing this story liked!