-Dreamscape-

A powerful presence is felt throughout the dreamscape. Nightmare's grin widens, waiting for the person to come.

Daniel's eyes slowly open as he appears in the dreamscape. He looks around a bit to orient himself, and then walks out of the room. He glances at the side door again. Nightmare Bonnie is staring intently at the TV, watching Dragon Ball Z. He shakes his head in exasperation. These nightmares used to be so fierce.

He continues down the hallway, ready for another meeting with Nightmare. He reaches the door marking the entrance to Nightmare's domain, and he breathes out. His eyes narrow in determination and he opens the door.

Nightmare grins wickedly when he sees the door to his kingdom open. He watches with a critical eye as Daniel comes in. His grin drops though when he sees Daniel's lack of fear.

"What is it now?" Daniel shivers involuntarily as Nightmare's ice-cold voice washes over him. He steels himself up however, and gets the conversation going.

"I was researching information on Freddy's yesterday, and yet I once again found nothing other than the simple opening and closing documents. I though it would be best if I ask you for information." Daniel's eyes never waver from Nightmare's.

Nightmare's smirk comes back and he retorts with "Now why would I give you such information?"

Daniel's eyes narrow even more as he says "Because if you don't do it willingly, I'll force you."

Nightmare's smirk drops at that comment. He begins growling as he says "Watch your mouth, BOY. I rule here, and you have nothing!"

Daniel doesn't respond, resolving to simply staring. Nightmare continues to growl lowly, but it dies down as he stares at Daniel. The pure determination in that boy. It amazed even him.

Nightmare grunts and says "Fine. I will say this. I did in fact cover up the crimes and supernatural."

Daniel nods, figuring as much. He then asks his next question. "Why?"

Nightmare glances down at Daniel. His face was the perfect "you an idiot?" face ever. "I was doing crime work. Why wouldn't I cover it up?"

Daniel, despite his defiant mood, still has the audacity to blush in embarrassment. He coughs, and then says "So what was the information you covered up."

Nightmare's grin comes back in full force as he says "Tsk tsk Daniel. I expected more out of you. You know I never make this easy."

Daniel glares, which only makes Nightmare's grin wider. Daniel relents though, knowing he won't get through Nightmare's stubbornness. He nods and turns around, walking out of the room. He shivers again as Nightmare chuckles behind him.

.Daniel slides his hand down his face. He was hoping to get some more information out of Nightmare, but the most he got was what he already knew. He sighs again and makes his way down the hallway.

The hair on Daniel's arms raise up and he freezes. He looks around, slightly suspicious. Either someone broke into his head (HA!) or the nightmares are messing with him. He decides the latter seems more likely.

He grins slightly as he continues casually forwards. His ears strain themselves as he listens for some sign of the nightmares. His eyes widen ever so slightly as he registers a slight echo in his own steps. His grin widens a tiny margin as he decides to test his theory.

He stops his steps for one second before continuing. There! For a split second, Daniel could hear a second set of footsteps behind him. The person quickly adjusts their steps, blending them in with his own. Daniel's eyebrows raise. He wasn't expecting such a quick recovery. They've improved.

Daniel, finally reaching the door, decides to trick his pursuer. He grins and quickly makes a shadow clone of himself. He chuckles mentally at the reference. He then pulls the hood of his ever-present cloak over his head and blends in with the shadows.

The shadow that is now Daniel moves silently behind the shadow clone. The clone is frozen in place, but that would be enough for the trick to work. Daniel crouches down, his senses tuned to the highest degree, searching for his follower. His eyes widen when Nightmare Freddy seems to rise out of the ground. He knew it was the same technique he uses, but damn that was impressive.

Daniel chuckles mentally again as he pulls out an air horn. This'll be good! Nightmare Freddy rears himself up, ready to scare 'Daniel'. Daniel's mouth breaks into a grin as he presses on the air horn's button. Nightmare Freddy lets out the nightmares' iconic shriek and shoots up into the air. He then proceeds to hang on the ceiling like a cat.

Nightmare Freddy looks around frantically, searching for the noise's location. His head snaps to the right as he hears boisterous laughter. His eyes narrow as he sees Daniel on the ground, laughing so hard his chest hurts.

Nightmare Freddy groans, hating that he once again got caught. He slowly detaches himself from the ceiling. "Oh ha ha." Nightmare Freddy glares as Daniel tries to stifle his laughter.

Daniel notices the glare and says "O-Oh come on! I- *ha* It was f-funny! Even the F-Freddles are laughing."

Nightmare Freddy's eyes widen and he looks down at himself. To his shock, he finds that the Freddles ARE laughing! He growls and says "Quit it!" The Freddles don't listen though and continue laughing.

Daniel, his laughter now in check, says "Oh man. That was a good one. Anyways, nice work on the synchronized footsteps. It was clever."

Nightmare Freddy smiles at the praise, despite the fact he lost their little game. "Thanks Daniel."

Daniel nods, knowing that Nightmare Freddy likes the appreciates the praise. He then remembers the time and says "Oh! I need to get back now." Nightmare Freddy nods and allows Daniel to pass into the room.

Daniel quickly hops onto the bed and lays down. He closes his eyes, using his magic to pull himself into his sleeping body. Before he leaves though, he hears a hearty "See ya Daniel!" Daniel smiles. Those nightmares used to treat him just like the animatronics when he first met them. Now though, they are his friends. And he loves that fact.