When Reality and Dream Unite

A new day dawns in this fragile world… And hopefully, this day will be a bright one that shines through the despair of the grey morning…

After all, my dream came true, or least, somewhat…

You see, this morning, I could feel power rushing through my veins, and as I went into the bathroom to look into the mirror, I noticed the oddest thing…

My pupils had become like twin mirrored crescent moons!

Looks like if this is real, then…my tongue must have turned golden overnight!

As I gather my thoughts, I hear my mom call up to me with worry in her voice, "Paul? Are you ready to go yet? I have to take you so that Charles can get to school on time as well…"

Could it be…? Going to school with Yumechi's power at my disposal…or rather, as Yumechi…

Could this day get any better?

I reply with a chuckle as I put on clothes for the day and ready my backpack, "Almost ready! Just drop me off at the front, ok?"

Mom replies with a warm smile as she exits the front door, "Understood! Just lock the door on your way out…"

As I make my way out of the door, reality swiftly transitions into a garden rifle with black roses…

Hm… So, a daydream already? This is going to be a great day…

And better yet, the outfit seems to have also spawned… Looks like destiny is being kind today…

A storm of pitch-black petals form into a lithe figure wielding a jet-black scimitar, which he points at me as he says with glee in his voice, "Ah… Welcome to my domain… My name is Takuya Nightrose, and you must excuse my manners… I just obtained a vessel, so I am a bit worn… Now then, fellow Dream Demon, I assume you know why I drew you in…"

I reply with a wicked grin as I call a few pens to hand and straighten my mask, "I do, and the answer to both is no."

He replies with a frown as he holds out his hand and summons three thorn creatures to being, "Too bad… Now to clean up the mess… Night Rose Technique: Armada of Death's Thorns!"

I reply with glee as I easily do them in by throwing my pens at them, "Simple dream conjurations are no match for me, foolish creature of the night… Now, I suggest you leave your vessel now before I have to expel you from it."

He hisses back with a bout of laughter as he brings my brother, who seems to have become his vessel, to hand, "And shatter the hopes and dreams of your younger sibling? What a monster you are…"

I reply with a chuckle as I nail him on the forehead with a pen, "Not quite… You see, the poison in my pens severs the bond between vessel and host… Now then, it is time to bid farewell to your dream of invading reality… For it shall end here and now!"

Takuya replies with shock as he staggers backwards before succumbing to the toxic ink, "What…are…you…?"

I reply with sadistic glee as the daydream swiftly transitions back to reality, "I am Dokushi Yumechi, the Poisoned Poet, and your story has come to its close…"

The ride to school goes fine, if that can be even an accurate description of such… My brother went quietly into school, not even thanking me for saving him…

No matter… Just killing that bastard is reward enough.

However, as I make my way through school, I am suddenly ambushed by swift fingers that wrap lightly around my throat as I hear a somewhat sinister voice whisper, "Shhh… Sleep now…"

I reply with a frown as I push the figure away, "Mark… You need to stop doing that."

He replies with wide eyes as he gives me an odd glare, "Be silent!"

I reply with a scoff as I continue walking with an intent, "Whatever… Now if you will excuse me… I have to rendezvous with Scott, as I always do on Wednesday…"

He replies with a sadistic chuckle as his pupils turn into that of a coiled snake, "Oh? Intriguing…"

I reply with a sigh as I take my leave before I am sucked into another daydream, "How about a rain check? I just finished a battle like fifteen minutes ago, and I am not in the mood for another at this time…"

When I finally reach Scott, I see that he seems to be talking to himself…

How…odd…

I then shout to him with a slightly playful tone, "Hey, Scott! Did you bring anything?"

He replies with a chuckle as he turns his attention to me, "Yeah! Just gimme a second…"

I reply with a friendly smile as I look at the empty space he was facing, "What were you talking about to whoever was apparently there?"

I then hear a bout of feminine laughter escape his lips as his pupils turn into the shape of a leviathan and he(?) replies as his lips twist into a satisfied smile, "Well then… Aren't you the perceptive one?"

I reply with a chuckle as I weave my daydream around them, "I try to be… Helps when dealing with something as unpredictable as this situation we face…"

The voice replies with intrigue as an orange-haired woman in a full-body wetsuit laced with vibrant scales steps forth with a cerulean trident in hand, which she proceeds to point at me, "Well then… Identify yourself, whoever you are…"

I reply with glee as my lips curl into a wide grin, "Oh, do not worry… I am not your enemy… I assume from how you fight that you oppose the Lighthouse."

She replies with a sigh of relief as her trident dissipates into mist and she extends her hand in friendship, "Sorry for the misunderstanding… My name is Maris Sirenblade, and you know my vessel already…"

Scott then inquires as his eyes grow wide with wonder, "Wait… So, you are an ally on our side, Paul?"

I reply with a chuckle as I take out a pen and lick its tip gleefully before I take grip of Mari's hand and shake it for a bit , "Yes… However, Maris-chan, please do refer to me as all other Dream Demons do… Just call me Yumechi, and I will be happy…"

Maris replies with a chuckle as she focuses her glare upon me, "Now then… What can you tell me of Phalos?"

I reply with a shrug as I hear the distant echo of the five-minute-bell, "Well… I don't know what he plans to do at this time… However, that is all I can say, as our time seems to have run out… However, at brunch, I will be sure to tell you more that I find out…"

I then turn to Scott and exclaim with a chuckle as I dissolve the daydream, "Oh, and have a nice 2nd period, Scott… I am sure Maris-chan will be helpful in whatever endeavors you require of her…"

Scott replies with a playful chuckle as he waves at me while I take my leave, "You too! And make sure to not have any great fun without us!"

Oh, do not worry… I will not…