Fictional Reality

The Dream Realm

Ever wanted to escape to a world where it was just perfect for you? No flaws and no negative energy? Well, we can't always have what we want...no matter how badly we want it. However, sometimes...that one person becomes lucky. Meet...Stryker Junior (or simply Stryker J), he was once like us...an ordinary youth who simply wanted a better life. He never fit in with his real friends, he didn't connect with his family and he felt so lost in the world he lived in...but his luck had come around. When he made it to a world that was made for him. It starts off in a world that we call Daylight Town, a small little town where luck barely comes around...and where miracles don't usually happen. We see Stryker J at the mall with his friends...just sitting there, lonely and left out. As his friends continued to talk and chat, Stryker kept his head on the table, quiet as a mouse. Eventually, he was fed up with being invisible to the world and simply left. He wandered the mall, feeling lost and alone. He didn't know what to do or where to go. He simply wandered alone and watched the people laughing, talking with each other and it simply hurt Stryker J even more...feeling as if someone injured his heart heavily. About 3 hours later, Stryker called his father to come and pick up. Stryker's father was a member of SWAT and well known for his so-called "Police Brutality". Although his job kept him from his son and wife, he always made the little time he could with his family. It was clear that his father loved Stryker more than anything and he always his back, whenever he was needed. During the drive home, it was quiet between Stryker and his father.

Stryker J: ...

Stryker's Father: ...

Stryker J: ...

Stryker's Father: ...Sooo...how was your day at the mall?

Stryker J: Do you even have to ask?

Stryker's Father: So...nothing changed...?

Stryker J: Like always...

Stryker's Father: Look, I know things are bad...but it doesn't mean that...

Stryker J: "Things Won't Get Better"...yeah, I got it.

Stryker's Father: You'll see. I promise, it'll get better.

Stryker J: Don't promise what you can't keep.

Stryker's father said nothing, as he had a sad expression and simply continued driving. After some time of driving, Stryker J and his father finally made it home. As they walked through the door, you could see a woman, in the living room, walking back and fourth, talking on the phone. She didn't even notice Stryker J and his dad walk through the front door. Stryker's father said nothing and just continued walking to the kitchen. Stryker J just walked into the living room and said hello to his mother. She simply kissed her hand and waved it at him. His mother was a lovely and beautiful.

Stryker's Mother: Hello, sweetie. How was your day at the mall?

Stryker J: Nothing much...actually, nothing at a...

Before Stryker J could answer, his mother was shouting on the phone. She turned her back to him and continued shouting on the phone.

Stryker's Mother: I'm sorry, sweetie. Lemme finish this call and we can talk, okay?

Stryker J: Yeah...sure...

Stryker J grabbed his jacket and walked off. About 20 minutes later, Stryker's mother was finally off the phone and made it to the dinner table.

Stryker's Mother: So sorry it took me so long to get off the phone.

Stryker J: Doesn't matter...it's always the same...

Stryker's Father: Well, since we're all here, let's eat.

Before they could, Stryker's mother began to grab the phone again, as it rang. Both of Stryker's parents looked to Stryker J simply got up from his seat and walked up stairs. Stryker's mother had a sad expression on her face, as Stryker's frowned and followed his son upstairs. Stryker's mother simply sat there and felt bad. She was trying to decide whether to answer the call or leave it alone. Later that night, Stryker's father was in his sons room, trying to cheer him up.

Stryker's Father: I know you're upset about us being so busy...and we don't like being so thrown in work but it's what we have to do.

Stryker J: ...

Stryker's Father: Keep your head up, kiddo. Someday we'll do something together, as a family. Maybe we can head to the movies or go to the beach.

Stryker J: That won't last long...

Stryker's Father: ...

Stryker J: ...

Stryker's Father: We want to make time for you. And we will. You'll see.

Just as Stryker's father was going to leave, his mother came in. She looked to her husband and nodded, signaling she needed to talk with him. He headed to his room, while Stryker's mother walked in and sat in Stryker J's bed. He said nothing to his mother, keeping his back turned to her.

Stryker's Mother: Sweetheart...

Stryker J: Don't try to make me feel better. I understand.

Stryker's Mother: No, you don't. I'm sorry if we have not spent much time together, I know you have felt alone...but work has kept me busy.

Stryker J: I'm well aware of that.

Stryker's Mother: I promise, I will make it up too you.

Stryker's mother kissed her sons head and left his room. Stryker J just laid there, in his bed. He thought about everything...his neglecting parents, his selfish friends and the life he must suffer to live. As his eyes closed, Stryker J wished to be taken to a world that was made for him. He dreamed it over and over again, hoping that his luck would eventually change. Stryker J began to toss and turn in his bed, feeling woozy and uneasy. Out of nowhere, he awoke his eyes and found something strange...his room was completely different.

Stryker J: What in the...?

He was confused...who changed his room and who made it completely different? Stryker got out of his be and found himself wearing the same clothes that we wore all day. He opened the door to the hallway and even that was changed. Stryker J grew more and more confused. He walked down the stairs and looked all around. The entire downstairs was different. Stryker J called for his parents but they were nowhere to be found. When he opened the front door, the scenery was COMPLETELY different. His neighborhood was changed. His round little neighborhood was remodeled to a steeply-sloped road that leads to the lower area.

Stryker J: What in the world...?

?: Look who it is.

Stryker J: Huh?

To Stryker J's right side, on the slope, there was three youths standing there. One was a boy and the other two were girls.

Stryker J: Who're you guys?

?: We're your friends. My name is Eliot.

?: My name is Honoka.

?: Hiya, name's Marie.

Eliot: We're glad you're awake. We were worried you got lost in Daylight Town.

Stryker J: What're you talking about? THIS is not Daylight Town.

Eliot: You don't know, do you?

Stryker J: Know what? What's going on?