Christopher had been acting strange. He was quiet and wouldn't talk to his friends like normal. It was making some edgy and others nervous. Some people even thought he was planning to do something. Something big. This was not the case though. He had seen something. He had a dream that had to be real. It's was too real to be fake. He sat in his classroom thinking. Maybe someone else had been there too. Then the bell rung.

Christopher got his books and left the classroom still wrapped deep in thought. He ended up getting slammed into in the hallway where he wasn't paying attention. He looked up from where he had fallen to see he had bumped into Elizabeth Farlend.

Elizabeth shook her head. She then looked to see Christopher Elswood on the ground across from her picking up his books.

"I'm sorry!" Elizabeth said starting to help him. Christopher after getting all of his things started to help Elizabeth pick up her things.

"It's alright. It was me who wasn't paying attention." He said.

"No no, I was the one so wrapped up thinking about some dream I had that I wasn't even watching where I was going." Elizabeth said. Christopher then thought about something. He knew it was a bit of a stretch but if she had been there at that place she would know.

"NiGHTS." He said softly but loud enough for Elizabeth to hear.

She was in complete and utter disbelief.

"What did you say?" Elizabeth questioned. It wasn't like nights wasn't something people didn't say regularly. There could be spring nights, summer nights, fall nights and winter nights. But the chance of him just saying that to her. It seemed slim. Very slim. She still wasn't ready to say that he had also been to the place she had though.

"I said NiGHTS." Christopher said looking at her. To her he seemed as if he was looking for a reaction. Elizabeth stood. Christopher also stood. Elizabeth looked at him. They knew each other. They weren't exactly friends but they didn't hate each other either. She started to walk by him to go to her class but stopped for a second.

"Did you see the Dream Gate?" She asked and did not wait for an answer. Elizabeth left for her next class. Christopher turned to look at her for a second. Had he heard her right? Did she say Dream Gate? If so he knew it meant she knew what he was talking about and that he had found another who had seen the world of the Night Dimension and met NiGHTS.

Both Elizabeth and Christopher's classes went by and then it was time for lunch. Christopher sat alone. As Elizabeth was exiting the line she saw him. She slowly walked over.

"Anyone sitting here?" She asked looking around. She felt a little out of place

Christopher looked up at her surprised.

"Not really. You can sit here." He said and went back to eating.

Elizabeth sat down. She felt uncomfortable. She didn't know what to say. Rubbing her arm she finally decided to speak.

"Um...Did you hear what I asked you in the hallway?" Elizabeth asked. Christopher looked at her again.

"So you were there?" He asked.

"Yes." Elizabeth answered.

"Wow...I don't know what to say." Christopher said and leaned back in his chair. "So...You know it's not just a dream right?" He asked straightening himself back up.

"Yeah I kinda figured that part out." Elizabeth said. She decided to ask him, "Did you meet Reala?"Christopher had a confused look on his face.

"Who?"He questioned.

"I'll take that as a no." Elizabeth said.

Elizabeth sighed. She was glad today was Friday. She had the whole weekend to get more information. Chris looked at her. She seemed uneasy. He knew it would freak someone out for it had freaked him out when he learned it was really real. But Elizabeth seemed really uneasy.

"Who's this Reala guy?" He almost demanded.

Elizabeth looked at him. She didn't quite know what to say.

"He was some guy. He seemed to be NiGHTS enemy. He actually kinda wore an outfit like hers but he was evil." She said putting her hand on her cheek. She could still almost feel the cold she had felt when he had put his hand on her cheek. He made her feel uncomfortable. Christopher just nodded. He then became deep in thought. After a couple of minutes of silence between them they heard the teachers start to dismiss the students.

The rest of the school day went by slowly. It seemed almost too slow. After school both Elizabeth and Christopher headed straight home. Since what had happened she had forgotten to stop at the library. When Elizabeth got home she noticed Edward sitting in her dads car and her dad walking out the door with the things Edward had brought.

"What's going on?" Elizabeth demanded.

"Edward is coming back home with me. We'll see you later." Her dad said and got in his car. Then he took off. Elizabeth watched in disbelief. She rolled her eyes.

"This is unbelievable! This is bullshit!" Elizabeth shouted angrily. She stormed into the house and slammed onto the couch. She turned the T.V. on and watched it trying to calm down. When watching her favorite T.V. show didn't work she decided to watch the news. Switching it over she sat the remote down and listened.

"It seems we have some pretty interesting news today. Kerrie Conwell, A 16 year old from Elkswood High school, seems to have gone into a coma. Her parents said she had just gone to sleep and in the morning wouldn't wake up. She was still breathing and everything but could not be woken. News reporter, Katie Morgan, has more information on this unbelievable story." The anchor man said.

Elizabeth was surprised. She knew Kerrie. She was one of Edward's best friends.

"I hope she gets better." Elizabeth then said and turned off the T.V.

Walking up to her room and closing the door behind her, Elizabeth decided to get some rest. Laying down she closed her eyes and found herself almost instantly falling into a well needed sleep.

Elizabeth once again found herself in the world of dreams. Sadly she noticed it seemed like neither NiGHTS nor Owl was around. She sighed. Then deciding they had to be somewhere nearby she decided to look for them.

"NiGHTS! Owl!" Elizabeth called. To her dismay there was no reply. "This is great. I was hoping I could find something to do here but I'm just alone." She said. With a sigh, she crossed her arms.

"You're not alone." Elizabeth heard a voice say. The hairs on the back of her neck stood.

"W-w-w-who's t-t-there?" Elizabeth questioned.

"I'm surprised you don't recognize my voice." The person said. Elizabeth turned to see Reala. Now Elizabeth definitely wasn't happy.

"What do you want?" She demanded her demeanor relaxing a little.

"Nothing. I'm just following Master Wizeman's orders to keep an eye on new visitors." Reala replied. Elizabeth seriously doubted he wasn't up to something.

"Riiiiiiight. Whatever you say pal." Elizabeth said. "I'm going to get going now." She added turning the other way and beginning to walk off. Reala followed Elizabeth. This annoyed Elizabeth. Trying to ignore the fact that he was almost right behind her, she knew he was planning something she just couldn't figure out what. Finally when Elizabeth could stand it no longer she snapped.

"GO AWAY!" Elizabeth turned and shouted waving her arms around in the air like a maniac. Reala flew back a little ways surprised by her sudden outburst.

"Well I was thinking about making you an offer but if you want I guess-" Before Reala could finish Elizabeth cut him off.

"Good! Well thanks anyway! Goodbye now!" Elizabeth said and started walking off. That wasn't the reaction Reala was wanting. Reala then began following her again. Elizabeth glared, "I thought you said you were going away..."

"Well I thought maybe I should tell you my offer first." Reala said.

"No thank you! Have a nice day and please never come back again!" Elizabeth said continuing to walk. Reala now was becoming frustrated.

"I can give you anything you have ever dreamed of." Reala said tauntingly.

"Oh really? How grand." Elizabeth said sarcastically. 'This guy must be stupid. Do I look like some stupid gullible little kid to him?' Elizabeth thought. Reala glared.

"You may not believe me but it's true." Reala said trying to sound as convincing as possible.

"Oh yes of course! and Elephants are orange with green polka dots." Elizabeth said looking around to see if NiGHTS or Owl could be spotted.

"I guess they are." Reala said gritting his teeth.

"Really pal please tell me do you really think that me, A 15 year old 8th grade student is stupid enough to believe you? Seriously I bet the only people you normally see here are gullible little kids that will believe almost anything. I heard this one guy say that when he was a kid he was tricked into believing that banana's were moldy spider legs. Now if you think I'm that gullible your sadly mistaken. Now please go away and don't bother me unless you have a valid excuse to do so." Elizabeth said and then spotted NiGHTS and Owl.

Reala noticed NiGHTS and Owl also, "I guess I will take my leave now."

"Wonderful! It's about time you went away." Elizabeth commented. Reala wanted to strangle her. He then made it seem like he left but was actually hiding and watching since Wizeman had told him to keep an eye on the new visitors. He was starting to despise this new task though.

Elizabeth noticed Christopher was with NiGHTS and Owl. "Hey Chris! What's up?" Elizabeth asked smiling.

"Nothing much." Christopher said.

Owl seemed shocked to see Elizabeth but said nothing.

"Hello Elizabeth." NiGHTS said.

"It's nice to see you guys again." Elizabeth said. She then walked over and looked into the nearby pond. "So what were you guys talking about?" She asked.

"Well actually We were kinda discussing things about Wizeman." Christopher told her.

"Really? Like what?" Elizabeth asked.

"He's back again and he must be stopped!" NiGHTS declared. "You and Christopher have to help me stop Wizeman just like Elliot, Claris, Will and Helen did before you." She added. Elizabeth thought about this. If these younger kids helped stop this guy then it should be simple for a couple of middle school teenagers.

"Why wouldn't we? This should be simple." Elizabeth said.

"I say it won't be easy!" Owl said.

"Oh come on why not? I mean these other kids were younger than me and Chris and they pulled it off right? So me a Christopher won't have any trouble at all!" Elizabeth said.

"I'm not so sure about that..." NiGHTS said. Elizabeth seemed to completely ignore their comments on how it would not be easy.

"So where's this Wizeman guy? Lets kick his butt right now!" Elizabeth said looking around. Owl sighed.

"It's not that easy young visitor." Owl said.

"Oh quit saying that! I can kick that guys butt! I'll beat him again and make him wish he would have never came back!" Elizabeth boasted.

"You'll never enter Wizeman's castle for I am going to destroy you." A voice said. The group turned to see a figure that looked like NiGHTS but this time it wasn't Reala.

"Who are you?" NiGHTS demanded. The figure only grinned evilly showing off two rows of sharp fangs.

"I'm your worst Nightmare." The figure said gliding forward so she was visible.

She looked a lot like NiGHTS. There were many differences though. On the end of the horns on the hat were bells making the hat a little more clown like. Her clothes also matched NiGHTS but instead they were almost pure black. Other than a few spots of purple on it like near the heel of her foot and on the trimming of her vest. Her hat was Also pure black and it had purple stripes. On her chest was a pure black gem.

Now unlike Reala this person actually scared Elizabeth. Elizabeth took cover behind Christopher. Christopher rolled his eyes.

"What? She scares the living shit out of me!" Elizabeth commented after seeing Christopher roll his eyes.

"It's nice to finally meet you NiGHTS. I'm Wizeman's newest creation. I am Shade." Shade said taking a small bow.

"What do you want Shade?" NiGHTS questioned.

"Well I want to serve Wizeman you and your new little visitors heads on a platter." Shade said showing her claws to them. Elizabeth gulped.

"I bet we can defeat you!" Christopher said taking a step forward.

"Oh really?" Shade said smirking.

"Yeah! And I'll prove it to you! NiGHTS lets Dualize!" Christopher shouted. NiGHTS nodded flying over to him. Touching each other's hands they soon became one.

"Let's show this joker what were made of!" Christopher said.

"Right!" NiGHTS said. Shade flew up into the sky.

"I will let you make the first move then." Shade challenged. NiGHTS followed. Then NiGHTS charged at Shade. She only smirked and waited until the last minute to dodge. She then turned to face NiGHTS, "Now it's my turn."

Shade rushed forward and kicked NiGHTS in the stomach then went behind her and kicked NiGHTS in the back. She fell to the ground. NiGHTS then looked up and glared at Shade. Shade still had a smirk on her face.

"Wish to try and hit me again?" Shade asked.

"I won't lose!" NiGHTS said and charged again. Elizabeth watched hoping things would go well.

Shade willingly took the hit. She just looked at the spot where she had been hit and shrugged.

"Well if you're going to hit someone you should at least try to actually do some damage. Let me show you." Shade said. She rushed over and slammed her fist into NiGHTS jaw. Then she elbowed NiGHTS in the stomach and kicked NiGHTS in the back again. NiGHTS hit the ground hard and undualized with Christopher.

"NiGHTS! Christopher!" Elizabeth shouted. She was about to run over to them when she saw Shade advancing towards them but suddenly Reala appeared in front of Shade.

"If anyone is going to destroy NiGHTS it's me." Reala said.

"Reala move. Master Wizeman's orders were for me to eradicate NiGHTS and the new visitors." Shade said. Elizabeth ran over to Christopher and NiGHTS.

"Are you alright?" She asked. First she looked at Christopher. He had a little bit of blood coming from his mouth and his blond hair was matted with dirt but other than that he looked alright. "Man you're so lucky I think friends are more important than myself this is my favorite shirt." Elizabeth said as she ripped a piece of the sleeve off of the black shirt she was wearing. Then she used the piece of cloth to wipe the blood from his face.

Next Elizabeth went to NiGHTS. She looked back real quick to see that Reala and Shade were now arguing and then looked at NiGHTS. She wasn't moving other then the movement of her breathing. It seemed NiGHTS was also alright. So now Christopher and NiGHTS were both unconscious leaving her with Owl who would be no help at all against the two very evil beings. This was just grand.

"I'm gonna die!" Elizabeth cried. "And I haven't even gotten a chance to write my will! I wanted all my cool clothes to go to Rebecca. Also I wanted all my video games to go to Edward!" She added.

"Do you wish to fight me Reala?" Shade then asked.

"Maybe I do." Reala said glaring at Shade.

"Also I didn't even get to say where I wanted to be buried! They'll probably just cremate me now! Man there goes all my beautiful black hair." Elizabeth said and sighed. "Oh well. At least I won't have to put up with my parents arguing anymore. That's a plus." Elizabeth added trying to look on the bright side.

"Oh just shut ." Christopher said sitting up.

"Oh Chris your awake!" Elizabeth said happily.

"Yeah but my jaw is really sore." Christopher said while rubbing his jaw.

Elizabeth looked to see Reala and Shade had took to the sky and were now fighting it out.

"Well looks like Reala stands more of a chance against her then you and NiGHTS." Elizabeth said seeing Reala get a few hits in. Then Elizabeth got an idea. "I'll keep tabs on them while they fight. You and NiGHTS get out of here." She said.

"Are you nuts? Even if they're busy fighting now it doesn't matter which one wins they'll both kill you!" Christopher said. NiGHTS was starting to awake.

"I'll be fine. If they do come after me I'll run." Elizabeth said.

"Do you really think you're going to get far?" Christopher asked.

"Whatever just go!" Elizabeth shouted glaring at him. NiGHTS was now fully conscious.

"Fine. NiGHTS lets go!" Christopher said running off. NiGHTS followed.

"What about Elizabeth?" She questioned.

"She'll be alright." Christopher said. Elizabeth now stood watching Shade and Reala fight in the sky.

"Reala I must say you are more impressive then when NiGHTS had fought me after Dualizing with that boy. I think you might actually have a chance against NiGHTS if dualized with a foolish visitor." Shade said mockingly.

"Shut up!" Reala said and tried to hit Shade again. Shade dodged and then kicked Reala right in the face. Reala fell to the ground.

"Damn you..." Reala said as he tried to stand back up. Instead of giving him a chance to do so Shade kicked him. Reala rolled across the ground. Then he tried to stand again. This time Shade gave him a kick to the head and he became unconscious just like Christopher and NiGHTS had earlier.

"Now I'll dispose of you like Wizeman should have done in the first place." Shade said. Elizabeth didn't know why but she felt she could bare to watch no longer. Not knowing what she was doing Elizabeth ran over and stood in front of Shade who was preparing to kill Reala.

"And what do you think you're doing foolish visitor?" Shade demanded. Elizabeth could not answer. She herself really didn't know what in the world she was doing. "Move or I shall make your death more painful than it was already going to be." Shade commanded Elizabeth. Elizabeth stood firm.

"I refuse to move." She said. Shade pulled her hand back and slashed at Elizabeth. Elizabeth closed her eyes preparing for the incoming pain but after a while felt nothing. She slowly opened her eyes to see Shades claws only centimeters away from her face. She looked at Shade. She could tell by the look in Shade's eyes that Shade wanted to kill her but yet she hadn't. Why? Could she not? Shade pulled away staring at her hand and then glaring at Elizabeth. Then Shade took to the sky and left. Elizabeth just stood there surprised and confused.

Elizabeth turned and looked at Reala. She bent down. He had a good amount of blood all over his face. Taking the piece of cloth she had ripped from her shirt earlier she began to clean the blood off. She didn't know why she was helping someone who was suppose to be an enemy. Someone who desperately wanted to destroy her and her newly acquired friends. She just couldn't seem to stop herself from doing so. After cleaning off the blood she looked him over. He was still breathing. Believing he was probably alright, Elizabeth stood and turned to leave.

Before she did she turned back around and laid the piece of cloth down near him. She still couldn't find an explanation for why she had helped Reala. Nor could she find one for why Shade hadn't killed her. Deciding it was now time to go, Elizabeth finally turned and ran off to go find Christopher, Owl and NiGHTS.