Alright guys, this here is a totally new thing i do, better said a totally different fandom i write for. Anyone remembering The Dreamstone? Probably no one. Well for i am bored with my other fictions i try this here.

Its an alternative ending/AU to the last season of The Dreamstone. A pretty dark one it will be too. It will change the status quo of the series totally.

So enjoy it while you can. For this is a pretty tough one to write.

Chapter 1

"Prologue"

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Long Time ago, in a certain part of the Dream-World a council was hold. It was a council of Dream-Makers, mighty men and women who had the power of altering and controlling dreams of all people in the world. Those so called "Dream-Makers" were good people with a benign mind and selfless goals.

One of those Makers however was different, he was not selfless and benign as he was the totally opposite. Zordrak was the one called, a very strange being in form of a dragon-like hybrid with malice in his actions. He was not aloof of making peoples dreams into nightmares full of horror with his powers.

As for this reason today's meeting was held. It was a very dark atmosphere and everyone in the room was on the edge. They surrounded Zordrak in a circle, dark glances fell on the young Dream-Maker in perile. His eyes showed that he was angry and nervous at the same time. He did not understand why they all were so angry with him, he only was having some fun with other peoples dreams, what was so bad about it? Zordrak growled and flicked his tongue nervously.

"I don't understand your problems, what have i done to you?" the young dragon hybrid tried to defend himself with words, also his anger rised with every minute...he always had a bad temper.

A few minutes of silence, after that an old man walked up to Zordrak with his arms crossed behind his back. It was his instructor and teacher, the head of the council. In his eyes bitter disappointment flared up and he began to speak towards his former pupil.

"You are condemned as guilty in invading other peoples dreams to turn them into nightmares. As you know this is an utmost despicable thing to do as someone who calls himself a Dream-Maker. I am more than disappointed in you and full of grief i have to expell you from this council...forever." The old man sighed as Zordrak grew even more angry as before. He clenched his fists together and his look was the one of totally evilness. Some Dream-Makers shuddered at this and turned around to avoid looking at Zordrak.

"You really think you can dispose of me like that? Fools you are, old silly fools, spineless sniveling creatures who not see the brilliance of my actions. Everything in life has two sides, so why are nightmares such a bad thing to happen? They belong to dreams like anything else...they have a right to exist too...and i gave them this chance..." his look changed into that of a totally lunatic, Zordraks whole body shaked of agitation and he started to change. First it was only marginal but a short time after his size increased to a high amount and his eyes also changed into a red/orange like color, they shone with such a frightening light that a shocking moaning was going through the ranks of Dream-Makers. Some female members clutched their hands over their mouths and trembled at this sight.

Zordrak was now surrounded by an evil aura. The old man stepped right in front of him to stop him. He knew that something had to be done now and it was no time to fret about sentimental thoughts. His hand glowed and from the background came a voice, the voice of Planet Dreamstone.

It was the last time in a while the old Dream-Maker would see Zordrak like this...Many years and centuries passed since Zordraks banishment to a far away planet in the universe. All this time his will for revenge was there, growing in size.

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A few years back he settled down on the dark side of the Land of Dreams behind the evil fog called "Limbo", the land which later should be called as "Viltheed". On the black mountain Zordrak who now called himself "Lord of Nightmares" builded himself a headquarter and began to recruit minions who lifed there who are called Urpneys. One specially intelligent one became his scientist and chief weapon designer. His name was Urpgore and he was differently colored as the rest of his race. Green instead of the light purple hue normal urpneys had. He also wore three pairs of glasses on his very large nose and had bright colored hair which often sticked out on all ends.

Besides this "crazy scientist" there was another high ranked member of Zordraks ranks called Seargant Blob, a fat arrogant war veteran who think of himself as second in command after Zordrak. He got a fierce rivalry with Urpgore and hated him 100 percently.

Their goal was the one and only Dreamstone guarded by the elderly Dream-Maker. After many countless tries to catch the stone Zordrak was fed up with his minions and killed them all together, nearly all but one of them survived, it was Urpgore. He was thrown in the dungeon shortly after Zordrak had killed the others. The evil Lord planned on killing him later on after his victorious battle against the Dream-Maker.

Soon the final battle between good and evil started but Zordrak overestimate himself totally and in following of this lost the battle...

The Dream-Maker walked up to the beaten and magically caged up Zordrak. He was unconcious and barely alive so the old man did not wasted any time. He spread out his arms and his hands began to glow.

"Please...trust me with this decision of mine...Planet of Dreams, dear Dream-Makers...everything will be fine." in his mind he focused on the complicated spell which would cost much of his power. Concentrated to a maximum the Dream-Maker unleashed a glowing light from him which surrounded both Zordrak and himself.

"I am not sure if you can hear me Zordrak but be assured you won't be eliminated. Only the evil part of your soul will vanish forever and leave you clean from all guilty. I will give you a second chance in life, hopefully you know how to use this wisely...you will be reborn. All your former memories are gone. Don't be afraid." chanting the spell again and again soon the changes were visible on the giant lizard/dragon and out of his mouth came his black soul, winding itself in the air before it vanished with a plop in thin air... There was an explosion of light and Zordraks body began to transform back in his earliest stage. With pleased eyes the Dream-Maker watched how his plan unfolded in front of him. After a few minutes it was all over and the light diminished. The old man sank to the ground totally worn out. A smile was on his face as he knew so far everything happend as planned.

A few meters away of the final showdown Rufus and Amberley were watching the Dream-Maker sitting on the ground besides an weird looking egg. Both were near death too, barely able to stand up straight. They shared an embrace as they realized this fight was finally over. Tears of joy ran down their faces and soon the whole Dream-Land was in absolutely exctasy as the message spread around like a fire. No one however exactly knew what had happened to their enemy after the battle and to most of them it would stay as a mystery.

The Dream-Maker solemnly collected both Noobs and Zordraks egg and flew off with them on a magical leave provided by Pildit. He had to exclaim a lot to those two... And the best place for this was his palace back in Dream-Land.

Back in Dream-Land:

Amberley sat besides the egg caressing its top. Rufus still was out of breath as he heard the Dream-Makers explanation to all what happened and what he had planned with Zordrak. A scared look fell on the egg, then back to Amberley and his master.

It sounded so ridiculous to him that he nearly started to laugh. His friend punched him in the stomach.

"So you plan on raising Zordrak all by yourself as good guy this time?" Amberley asked curiously.

"Indeed, this is my scheme and i know about the risks but sometimes you know someone has to make a risky decision to move on in life. For me i recognized that our land is more helped when another powerful Dream-Maker exists here to help me keep peace and good dreams around. And one day this second Dream-Maker will be Zordrak. With his enormous power and furthermore his iron will he can be a vital assistance for our land. "

"I see, well we of course will support you in this, right Rufus?"

"Ehh of course...erm i think yeah, we will help. *cough*"

"Wonderful, i knew i could count on you two. And i can see Amberley that you've already grew accustomed to Zordraks egg, is that right?"

"Well i think its an instinct of mine, an egg is something you have to protect. And so this also counts for him i think." the female noob snickered and put the egg in her lap.

"I wonder how he will turn out this time sir, i mean who can truly know if he is able to be a nice guy in the end?" Rufus scratched his head confused, still wary about Zordraks new form.

"This won't happen Rufus, trust me. I know what i do."

"Sorry sir, i didn't wanted to denounce your decisions..." Rufus sighed and bowed his head in apologizes.

The egg began to wiggle a bit which surprised Amberley greatly. As soon she felt the eggs movements she calmingly laid her hand over the upper egg shell to sooth its resident inside. A few moments later the movements stopped.

"Shhh, everything is fine. Calm down."

"I still can't believe it...i better go take a bit of fresh air if its okay with you sir."

"Of course Rufus, you still got plenty of free time for yourself today." the Dream-Maker laughed and patted Rufus shoulder.

"How long it will need for Zordrak to hatch sir?" Amberley asked curiously putting a strand of hair behind her ear.

"Probably not much longer i think. A few days the most."

"I can't wait to see him. Imagine him as little hatchling...totally weird."

"Hah Hah hah true that. It sure will be a difference around here. I will set up some things for him to sleep in and of course all the other things."

"I can help you with that sir, it would be an honour for me!" she proudly said, putting the egg aside for a moment.

"Splendid, simply splendid. Come on, let's get started before Zordrak hatches!

And so the Dream-Maker and Amberley vanished somewhere in the castle leaving behind the little lord of nightmares in his egg. Albert, the Dream-Makers pet-fish swam around it and growled slightly. The egg answered with an angry shake which scared Albert a lot. Now he was barking at it loudly. Rufus just came back to watch the scene with amusement. He seemed not the only one who was against this plan of the old man.

"I know how you feel Albert...but stop barking at him, it will only anger the Dream-Maker. We have to wait and sit this one out i am afraid."

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Headquarter of the Dream-Makers:

The council of Dream-Makers came together for a secret session, the theme of this was their leaders plan in giving Zordrak a second chance instead of killing him once and for all.

A fierce discussion began as everyone was on the edge of their nerves. They never had such a case before so it was natural for them to worry.

"And i still say its dangerous to let someone like Zordrak roam free around even he may be harmless now." a young looking Dream-Maker exclaimed angrily and smashed his fist on the table. Everyone agreed with this guy, he was right and they knew it. But what could they do? It was their leader who made this decision...

"We have to think over something in case an emergency appears. I say we kill Zordrak without the Dream-Makers knowledge or kidnapping him before he can do something evil and dangerous."

"The council is not a band of killing machines, we don't sink on such a low level! Think over what you just said, its ridiculous to even think about something like this, its not only gruesome, no it would even pale Zordraks evilness in comparison."

"But we have to do something!"

"!SILENCE!

Everyone turned around in shock as the second highest Dream-Maker appeared. His look was rather old fashioned and he had a grim expression on his face.

"You all should hear yourself...a shame for every Dream-Maker around. How low we sunk that we distrust each other so much? Our leader made a decision and we as his colleagues should support him in this."

"...Omarh...it has been a long time since we saw you..."

"I know...and i think way too long for my taste. Its time that someone brings some spirit in this group here. Especially with such interesting times in front of us my friends..."

He walked up to the conference table and sat down on a huge chair crossing his arms.

"So, i think you just discussed the Dream-Makers brilliant idea eh?"

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to be continued.