It must have been close to 2:00 am by now…but what did it matter? I can't go back to bed, I just can't… It will only happen again, and I was powerless to stop it. It made me feel so weak… Just when I thought I could overcome it, here I was sitting alone atop the tree again, gazing at the full moon. This time, however, I could find no comfort in its soft, silvery glow…

I hugged my knees a little tighter, remembering the fear that gripped me not too long ago. A part of me envied the others. Sound asleep, blissfully lost in the realm of peaceful, lovely dreams…

A sudden sound startled me from my thoughts. The window… I forgot I left it wide open when I climbed out here, and presently someone was attempting to close it. Upon noticing me they stopped. I dared not look into her sapphire eyes as Samus sat next to me.

"Nightmare, huh…"

It seems I am not as good at concealing my feelings as I thought, and yet…I found that strangely reassuring. I decided to tell her all about my nightmare—cruel, monstrous hands from the twilight, steadily reaching for me…

All the while Samus did nothing but listen. To think that she took the time to stay with me, and the warmth in her smile… I could see she really cared. Perhaps that was the comfort I longed for. Yes, because the very next night I am sure I had the most wonderful dream…