KittyKatEmo: So here's the situation – When I first started writing this story, I was SheenaFujiFilm, but I've since become KittyKatEmo. And I was still in school, but now I'm in college. So, Kat & Colette will still be in school and all events that take place will either be made up or I'll wind up including some fond memory I have from school.

Colette: KKE owns a goldfish and nothing more!

Day one in school with Colette really wasn't that bad. I did manage to explain everything Colette needed to know about being in school with me, so I just have to pray things go well. But they should... Anyway, I said she could stay at my house while she's in my world, which is fine because my house is not only parent free, it's brother free! When we got home we watched Scrubs and a few DVDs. And I did some homework. All in all, a trouble free day! And now it's time to sleep. Great, I wonder what kind of fight we'll get into today... It's actually very scary... Hmm...

...Ah, I'm in Sylvarant. So the next dream begins. Um... Where am I? I see! Outside Colette's house in Iselia. I think we're just about to leave for the Journey of Regeneration that was spoken about yesterday. Kratos and Raine are here too. I'm feeling kind of nervous, but then it is good to know that I can't die... But then Colette probably has more on her mind, so I should probably stop complaining.

Right now, everyone is wishing Colette luck. Raine's just told me Lloyd & Genis won't be joining us. I'm pretty sure Colette told Lloyd we'd be leaving at noon, but I know she lied. And I know why too. It's for that reason that I find it hard to hate Colette.

"It's time to go," Kratos whispers into my ear. Okay, here we go... I guess my dreams are going to be more scary than my last. Colette is waving goodbye to everyone and now we're off.

"Are you nervous?" I randomly ask. I don't know what to say to her.

"A little, but this is all for a good cause, right?"

As she says that, I feel like there's something I should know. Kind of like a something I should be warning her about, but then again, I'm not allowed to change the course of history in the dream world of mine, so whatever is going to happen has to happen. So if I do remember what it is I feel I should be warning her about, I can't tell her. Anyway, we've just left the Iselia gates now. The big wide world of Sylvarant awaits.

"If we're going to protect the Chosen, we need a plan so that any obstacles can easily be dealt with."

Kratos probably knows danger like the back of his hand. After all, he is Colette's hired bodyguard and that alone makes me feel safe as he knows how to handle himself.

"Raine, you stay by Colette's side and defend her. Kat, you stay upfront with me. And don't worry, I'll teach you how to fight."

"Oh, um, okay..." Now I'm beginning to get nervous. But then if he'd asked me to defend Colette, I wouldn't know how to do that either. I guess I can't win... These dreams are going to be scary... And on we march! I don't actually know where we're going, so I'll just follow Kratos.

"So you're the one Origin chose?"

Huh? What's Kratos talking about now?

"What?"

"The one to guide Colette in her dream world."

"Oh, I see. How do you no about that?"

"We all know about it. Just some more than others. The only one who didn't know was you, but now you do."

"Ha, I see... So that's why everyone's okay with me coming along everywhere?"

"That's right. We all know the rules for Origin's magic to work. Anywhere Colette goes, you have to be. Vice versa in your world."

"I kind of wish someone had been around to tell me this before I slipped into the first dream last night... But I know now, so I just have to live with it."

"Do your best. And don't mention this, I just wanted you to know so that things would be fair on you. By the way, when do you finish with school?"

"Um... Let's see... Rest of school... Study leave... Exams... About... 6 months? Maybe a bit more?" (A/N: That doesn't mean I'll actually be able to finish this story in 6 months, hehe!).

"That should be the amount of time it takes for these dreams to span, maybe slightly less..."

6 MONTHS?!

"6 months of these nightmares?!"

"Nightmares?"

"Well... I was really scared in yesterday's dream..."

"It'll get easier..."

"I hope you're right..."

So I have 6 months in Sylvarant and any other places in this dream world... I'll have to make the best of it...

We've been walking for quite a while now. We're in a desert. Raine tells me this place is called Triet Desert and there's a city also named Triet not far from here. I quite like hot weather, so the climate isn't bothering me much. What does bother me is snakes and scorpions.

"Don't be scared of them, they won't come after us unless you taunt them," Raine tells me. That's nice, but that doesn't mean I'm not scared of them. Colette's looking tired.

"You okay?" I ask her.

"It's really hot, right?"

"I actually like this type of climate!"

"Really? Then you're lucky."

"We'll be arriving in the city of Triet soon. We'll rest there overnight," Kratos tells her. We're all kind of tired, so it's a good thing we'll be resting. It's not that late either. 2 hours past noon... I don't actually know where exactly we're heading for. Triet is just a place to rest. I have no idea where our actual destination is... I'll just ask Kratos, he might just tell me!

"Um, after Triet, where are we going?"

"To release the Seal of Fire. You'll most probably have to fight some monsters when we get there, so I'll be training you all afternoon. That's one of the reasons we're stopping off at Triet this early when it's not even nightfall."

"Oh..." This guys looks like he'll work me to death and kick my ass several times over while training me. I'm in for a wonderful afternoon... Ooh, all of a sudden I can see a city with a giant oasis. So that would obviously be Triet.

"Don't worry, I'll give you an hour to rest before I start training you."

"Thanks!" Even if he is showing this moment of compassion, I still know he's going to be one hell of a strict teacher.

We have finally made it to Triet. Earlier on when we were here, Colette fell into a wall and made a print. I couldn't stop laughing, even though I felt evil while doing it. Anyway, we've been in the hotel for about half an hour. Only half an hour more until training. I'm hoping to get it over as soon as possible.

"We're making an early start, let's go."

Yep, that was Kratos. Can't complain seeing as I just said I wanted to get this training over with. Outside I go!

"Lesson one, using a sword."

He's already got one ready for me. Okay.

"I'm going to come at you, try and block it."

Oh crap... What do I do? Argh, stop panicking! He's not going to kill you! Just swing the sword! AH! He disarmed me...

"Wrong." He looks SO disappointed with me. I hate it when teachers of any sort look at you like that because it makes me feel like an idiot for getting something wrong.

"Don't close your eyes and mindlessly swing your sword. Keep your eyes open and at your opponent's sword. Never look into their eyes either. It will put you off."

"Um, right..."

"Try again."

Alright, here he comes... I have to concentrate this time... He's going to the left! So block! Hey, it worked!

"Good, once more, and it'll be more than one hit this time. Keep up with my pace."

Okay... Left! Right! WAH! My head?! CRAP! My legs! How did I block all that?!

"It's important not to panic and that you're able to keep up with the pace of you're opponent. The more practise you get, the easier it gets to read their movements. Let's try this exercise again."

He's a really good teacher! Okay, let's see... Head, left arm, left leg, body shot! Huh? An opening! ATTACK!!! Darn, he blocked it!

"Well done, you noticed an opening and took advantage."

"Huh? You did that on purpose?"

"Yes. That was lesson two right there. If you see an opening take it, but if they block, make sure you can pick yourself up and continue on. Don't think the fight is over just because you've missed once."

"Okay!"

"Let's try that again."

Here goes... Right, left, down, opening, GO!!! Missed again!

"...You do realize I'm not going to let you stab me, right?"

Oh, yeah, right...

"Of course! I'm not going to try and kill you!" I'm such a ditz.

"Good. Real opponents will think you don't know what you're doing if you look scared and shaky. They won't hesitate to take advantage of your weakness. So you can't let them know you're just a novice."

"I understand."

This is hard work and I've never done this sort of thing before. I like to think I'm a fast learner, but learning this quick is just crazy. Then again, this is a dream and you usually do well at everything in dreams. Oh well, at least I'm having fun.

"I'm coming at you for real now. Are you ready?"

"OH MY GOD!!!"

He didn't even let me answer, he just came. I'm running away from him right now, but he'll catch me because he can run faster... So what do I do? I'll turn around and defend myself! AH! Our swords have clashed! Now what? Kick him! He's dodged... Chase him! Woah! This must be what he meant when he said to pick yourself up. He's been able to attack me quite quickly. And he's fast! He got behind me quickly! ARGH! He's just hit me in the back. Don't let him take you down so easily! Get up! Fight! Oh damn, he just disarmed me...

"I'm impressed."

"You are?!"

"Getting a shock is fine, especially since I didn't give you any warning. I'm assuming you knew I was going to catch you if you kept running away, so you made the first move. And when we clashed, you once again found an opening and tried to kick me. You should be able to handle basic opponents now. We'll keep doing these exercises until you wear out."

"Er, alright then..."

This ought to be fun...

I can't move... We've been training for 4 hours. Kratos is telling me to get up, but I can't...

"One more round, now get up!"

He's very strong... It's so hard...

"I can't!!! My legs are stiff!"

"If you can speak, you can fight!"

"I can't even stand up! How am I supposed to fight?"

He looks irritated with me.

"Very well, we'll stop here."

Somehow, I feel like he's disappointed with me... Ugh, I can't even take myself back to the hotel. But Kratos has just come over and picked me up.

"You did well today. Keep it up."

He's not disappointed with me? At least I can sleep now...

War!!!

AHH!!! Alarm? That dream seemed tiring. But I don't feel tired. I hope my legs aren't stiff in this world because of that dream... Hm... Nope, all good, I can move. Is Colette awake yet?

She's... cleaning the house...

"Is my house really that messy?"

"Oh, good morning Kat! I've been awake for a while, so I decided to clean!"

"I see... Thanks!"

"So we're going to school now?"

"Not for another hour. I have to get ready."

"Okay!"

Day two with Colette. Somehow I think my dreams are going to be so much harder than her dreams. She doesn't have to fight monsters... But then we do have a lesson with pervert teacher today... Okay, maybe she will have it hard... Poor Colette... Having to come to my school....

KKE: This chapter was mainly Kratos training Kat... Well, I hope you liked my 'lessons' in swordplay...

Colette: Next chapter will be an eventful day at school for the two of us!

KKE: Yes, and the pervert teacher truly does exist! He doesn't teach me anymore, but he certainly exists!

Colette: Please review!

KKE: Thanks for reading!