Shiek: Another chapter. I own nothing but the characters that I have created.

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Reala stared in shock at NiGHTS and owl. They were not ones to burst into the nightmaren world, especially NiGHTS. However, there they both were standing in front of of his masters sister. Protecting her in anyway that they could.

" Now that my champion is here, do we have a deal?"

" Wait, deal?" NiGhts voice spoke as she turned to look at Dreamica then slowly at Wiseman.

Wisemans' hands glared down at his old creation with hatred. A spark of amusement went through his eyes when she flinched away. It was small and would have gone unnoticed if he didn't know NiGHTS. His frozen face would have smirked at the thought of this waist of a creation going up against Reala again.

" So be it Dreamica." Wiseman said as he turned to look at his home that was swallowed by light.

" What deal my lady?" Owl asked as he flew up to Dreamica. She lifted her hand and began to pet him. Owl instantly fell into a calm trance.

" The deal is that our champions will have a race. Whoever wins desides the fate of this girls world and the old nightmearn world," Dreamicas blue eyes shifted to look down at Nights. " Are you up to this?"

To be honest NiGHTS was not sure if she was up for it, but she knew she had to do something. " Yes, I am." NiGHTS said as she then turned to Reala. " And I won't lose."

Reala was not really shocked by NiGHTS strong will, she had always had it in her. What capticated him was her eyes. They were not like her normal blue eyes. These eyes were glowing with a light that he had never scene before. They were captivating.

" Then tomarrow we shall have it," Dreamica announced. Realas eyes snapped up to the goddesses who shimmed with ancient magic like his masters.

" Very well, now leave us," Wiseman voice spoke behind Reala.

" As you wish dear brother, NiGHTS, Owl, lets go." Dreamica said as she made her way to the exit. NiGHTS and Owl quickly followed her. They didn't want to stay in a place that would be like hell to them.

" Why are you doing this?" Owl asked his goddess. " You own that land and you can easily take this one from him as well."

" I could, but not without hurting her," Dreamica said as she pointed across the room. In a small throne chair a young girl laid down on while two nightmaren fairies brushed her hair. " Her name is Emma, and if I force Wiseman to leave he will take her...I do not want any harm to come to an innocent child." Sensing herself being talked about Emma opened her eyes to look up at three beings that glowed in a warm light.

When the girls eyes opened NiGHTS and Owl looked at them in horror. They held nothing in them. No warm light that ever child had from their ideya. Even those who had it stolen had some form of light in them. She had none at all.

" Let go," Dreamica said as she grabbed onto Nights hand and placed Owl on her shoulder. The three of them quickly left leaving Emma a slight feeling of emptiness.

Slowly Emma lifted herself off the chair and began walking. Braid and Flower quickly fluttered behind her, still working on her hair. When Emma stopped both fairies crashed into her. They both looked over her shoulder to see Reala. He was currently laying on the ground in a glowling red circle.

The red circle had black mist flowing out of its deisgn and enter Reala.

" Emma," Said girl turned to look up at her master. " Leave him. I am giving him power for tomarrow."

" What is tomarrow?" Emma asked.

" Do not worry about that. I just need you, Braid and Flower to be somewhere tomarrow." Emma was confused for a moment but nodded her head.

While Emma and Wiseman were talking Reala laid on the floor in pain. He knew he would gain more power, but at this cost. He was willing to do it for his master though. As the dark power entered him though the pain was beginning to become to much. He quickly blacked out from it.

A small Reala cried as he sat in a dark corner. His tiny hands could not hide the dark bruises and scares that covered him. Jackel and a few other nightmarens smiled down at the crying boy.

" What wrong Reala, as his favorite you shouldn't cry when someone hits you." Jackel said. Reala ignored him and just curled tighter in a small ball. Jackels smile turned into a sneer. " Stop crying!" Jackel said as he swiftly kicked Reala. His foot came straight into contact with the others cheek. A soft crack was heard as Reala fell to the ground.

" Why did he pick you! I am far more suited to be his favorite!" Jackel cried out and he slammed his foot on Reala.

Someone...help me... Reals thought as he continued to get beaten.

" Leave him alone!" A female voice yelled out. Jackel and the other turned to see a tiny little NiGHTS. She stormed over to Jackel. He was slightly amused until NiGHTS jumped up and smacked his face. Being his only weak spot Jackel fell to the ground instantly.

" You fall to the ground just from one slap...how pathetic," Nights said as she walked over to Reala " No wonder why your not his favorite you can't even protect yourself from someone younger then you." NiGHTS finished as she held Reala up. She had Reala lean most of his weight on her as the two of them walked away from everyone.

Reala sighed as rag with water laid on his face. NiGHTS had dragged him out of their Master home and near the water. Reala didn't like being so far away but it was nice to have the water on his face.

" You need to stand up for yourself more," NiGHTS said as she came back with another wet towel.

" What doesn't it matter I won't be hear for long," Reala said.

" What do you mean?"

" I mean I am no longer not bruised. Master will see me as weak and kill me." Reala said.

NiGHTS thought for a moment. " The we just won't let him see you." She stated.

" What do you mean?"

NiGHTS smiled and dug into a bag that she brought with her as they headed out to get water. " Master gave this to me as a gift for my new year, but you need it more then I do." NiGHTS said as she showed a makeup kit. " Come on let me help you put it on." NiGHTS sweet young voice said.

Reala awoke with a groan. Of all the things he had to see while he was getting his powers why did it have to be the time he was most weak. He shifted slightly on the ground. He could already feel his new powers awakening. Slowly he stood up on his feet and lifted his body up from the ground. He could feel it. I flow of energy that made him strong, fast and clear minded. He was ready for this race and he was willing to take down anyone who stood in his way.

At the dream gate three figure stood waiting. NiGHTS and Owl stood anxiously while Dreamica waited patiently. About an hour later two figures appeared. Wiseman and Reala glared at the three creatures that waited for them.

" Are you ready to lose sister?" Wiseman spoke in a confident tone.

" We shall see who loses." Dreamica said as her eyes began to glow. The world suddenly began to swirl with colors before they stopped. They were nolonger at the dream gate but somewhere completely new.

" I see..." Wiseman spoke.

" What is it master?" Reala asked

" Where are we my lady?" Owl spoke.

" This is not a dream world. This is the memory world. Otherwise known as the hall of mirrors," Dreamica spoke. " Here our to champions will race through the maze of memories. If you are stong willed then you should make it out alright...If you aren't then you will be trapped in your memories forever." Dreamica spoke.

" How will we now where to go."

" This world shits depending on your memories. Only you will know which way to go on your path." Wiseman spoke. " Well played Dreamica."

" I couldn't have you cheating now can I?" She spoke in a childish voice. Wiseman clenched one of his fist but ignored the comment.

" Are our champions ready?" Dreamica spoke. Both NiGHTS and Reala nodded. They both took a spot on a mark line the Dreamica had just created.

" Owl, on you mark." Dreamica spoek.

" On your mark...get set...go!" Owl said causing to lines of purple and red to quickly enter the maze.

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Shiek: To be honest I was planning on adding the race to this chapter but it late and I really just wanted to post something.

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