Clockwork and the Giant Hornet Queen have begun their epic battle, the Queen using her stinger multiple times, trying to land a deadly sting. But the serpentine body of the time dragon is flexible, easily evading all of her attacks.
Clockwork then rushes forward, trying to bite the head of the massive insect. But the Hornet Queen is also fast moving, able to avoid the dragon's powerful jaws.
Toby and his dream beings continue to watch from below, not knowing who will win, but really hoping it would be Clockwork.
Toby Robinson: I wish I had some popcorn, this fight is so epic! (Toby remarks, loving every single moment of this battle)
Prince Charming: Popcorn? Wait that doesn't matter right now, shouldn't we be helping the dragon?! (Charming asks, getting ready to step in and assist Clockwork)
Toby Robinson: We both know that if Clockwork wins this fight, we'll be his next targets. Until he learns to be a team player, he's on his own. (Toby explains, still keeping an eye on the fight)
Prince Charming: (Sighs) You're right, the dragon hates us too much to accept our help, it might even try to attack us and get hurt in the process. (Charming admits)
Toby Robinson: Now you're getting it, we just need to keep an eye on him. But I'm not too worried, I'm sure Clockwork can beat this Hornet Queen. (Toby spoke confidently)
Prince Charming: But what makes you so sure? This creature seems pretty formidable. (Charming asks)
Toby Robinson: Tell me this, Charming. In a fight between a bug and a dragon, who do you think is winning? (Toby asks with a smile)
Immediately after those words are spoken, Clockwork let's out a mighty roar, briefly stunning the Queen. Blue lightning begins to gather within the dragon's maw, a breath attack about to be unleashed.
[Clockwork Has Activated His Lightning Breath]
In a chaotic flash of blue light, Clockwork spits out a powerful blast of lightning from his jaws. The Hornet Queen tries to dodge this attack, but she doesn't move fast enough.
The lightning blast strikes the Queen with devastating force, electrocuting her in the air and causing her wings to burst into flames.
The body of the Queen went limp long before the attack even stops, and what's left of it falls to the ground below.
Unfortunately it doesn't get far before Clockwork strikes the smoking husk with his tail, launching the body back into the hollow tree, from whence it came.
Clockwork quickly turns around, glaring at the young dreamer with his menacing yellow eyes. Lightning is already in his jaws, an attack prepared to be fired.
Toby Robinson: Crap! (Toby reacted as fast as he possibly could, stretching out his hand to use the tamed holding skill)
"I'll kill you!!! (The dragon roars, spewing another lightning blast without hesitation, wanting to reduce the young dreamer to ash)
The deadly blast of lightning moves incredibly fast, too fast for Toby to avoid or even counter. The only thing he can do is close his eyes, waiting and hoping he will somehow survive this attack.
The eyes remain closed, the sound of the impact deafening and heartwrenching, but the young dreamer feels no pain, he wasn't even pushed back.
Toby slowly opens his eyes, and is shocked to see Prince Charming standing before him, holding back the lightning blast with a shield of steel.
But the power of the attack is just too great, and the shield and armour only worsens the shock going through his system, making the prince scream in agonizing pain.
[Prince Charming Has Been Greatly Injured]
Toby Robinson: Tamed Holding! (Toby yells, quickly absorbing every single one of them, making all his dream beings vanish into thin air)... Dream Shield! (Toby shouts, summoning his shield and barely managing to block the remaining blast of lightning)
The dream shield is completely destroyed by the impact of the lightning blast, but the destruction of the shield actually helped a lot. The released shockwave dispelling what's left of the lightning, leaving the young dreamer with only minor injuries.
[-15HP]
[85/100HP]
Toby Robinson: Ow. (Toby groans, his body briefly sparking with electricity, but he's more or less okay)... System, release Prince Charming, Noble and Browny! (Toby tells his system, the three dream beings quickly rematerializing before him)
Prince Charming: (Groans) Are you... Okay, My Lord? (Charming asks with a weak smile, his body suffering from severe burns, and he's obviously in a lot of pain)
Toby Robinson: I should be asking you that question... Thank you for saving me. (Toby tells him)
Prince Charming: No need to thank me, My Lord. It's my duty to protect you. (Charming tells him weakly)
Toby Robinson: And it's my duty to keep you guys safe, so let's get out of here. (Toby replied, trying to help him get up)... Browny, I need a little help here please. (Toby tells the bear, struggling to lift Charming's body)
With some assistance from Toby, Browny is able to place Charming on his back, making sure he's comfortable in his weakened state.
"Hang in there, Charming. I've got you". (Browny tells him softly, the Great Nest Domain now starting to crumble around them)
[The Great Nest Domain Is Being Absorbed]
[The Grassland Domain Is Now Expanding]
"I think now is the time for us to leave". (Noble comments)
"The kid's on it". (Browny tells him)
Toby Robinson: Activate, Dream Door! (Toby said with a wave of his hand, making the dream door materialize before them)
[Dream Door Activated]
[-95 Dream Points]
[Dream Bank: 2754]
Toby quickly opens the door, and they all enter the swirling blue portal. Their destination displayed at the head of the door, the Grassland Domain.
[The Great Nest Domain Has Been Absorbed]
[The Grassland Domain Has Now Expanded]
Entering the Grassland, everything seems normal in Toby's eyes, but his domain has changed quite a bit. It was still a vast landscape filled with lush greenery and a sunny sky, but now tree saplings are growing at several locations, accompanied by butterflies and other small insects.
These creatures were all very low grade dream beings, and since they aren't causing any trouble, the young dreamer decided to leave them alone. Besides, the butterflies and ladybugs make the place look nicer.
"Easy now, Bear. Place him down gently". (Noble tells Browny)
"I know what I'm doing!" (Browny growled, gently placing Charming down on the grass)
Toby looks around his domain, searching for something in particular, he seems to have something planned. While walking around the teenager is also checking his messages from the system, giving this a lot of focus.
Prince Charming: Are you going on another mission, My Lord? All I need is a few minutes to rest, and I'll be more than ready to follow you. (Charming tells him, struggling to sit up from the bed of grass)
Toby Robinson: Take it easy, Charming. I'm just checking my messages. (Toby explains, his attention now focused on checking the rewards from the dream system)
Prince Charming: Alright, I will try and get some much needed rest now. (Charming replied, laying back down to rest)
[Congratulations, You Have Defeated The Giant Hornet Queen, The Domain Guardian Of The Great Nest]
[Quest Completed]
[Level Up Awarded]
[125 Exp Awarded]
[800 Dream Points Awarded]
[New Skills Unlocked]
[You Have Grown In Strength And Skill]
[Your Skills Are Now More Powerful]
[Prince Charming Has Grown In Strength And Skill]
[Noble Has Grown In Strength And Skill]
[Browny Has Grown In Strength And Skill]
[Browny Has Gotten A New Terror Skill]
[Terror Blast Now Available]
[Stats]
[Name: Toby Robinson]
[Race: Human (Dreamer)]
[Title: Dream Tamer]
[Level: 8]
[Tamed: 3/3]
[Bonded: 1/3]
[Health: 85/100HP]
[Dream Bank: 3554 Dream Points]
[Skills: Dream And Tamed Skills]
[Exp: 125/1750]
[Knowledge Bank: 583/1000 Knowledge Points]
Toby Robinson: It took some time, but I'm finally at level eight. But it's getting harder and harder to level up, I don't think I would have made it this far without my dream beings supporting me... Even Clockwork. (Toby begrudgely praises the dragon)... I don't think I'm strong enough to beat that red armour guy yet. I saw what he's capable of, and I'm nowhere near that strong. That guy is just built different. (Toby thought to himself)... (Sighs) If anything can make me stronger, it would be my skills. The reward said I got new skills, so let's see what I got.. Skill Shop! (Toby spoke nervously)
[Viewing Skill Shop]
[Dream Influence: 250 Dream Points To Purchase]
[Dream Sharing: 100 Dream Points To Purchase]
[Dream Steal: 1000 Dream Points To Purchase (Free To Use)]
[Second Wind: 500 Dream Points To Purchase (Free To Use)]
Toby Robinson: Free to use, eh? That's new and interesting. (Toby said before tapping on the dream steal skill, wanting to get more information on it)
[Dream Steal: Grants the power to forcibly absorb the dream energy of living and non living beings. This absorption will also work in the conscious world, but overdraining can cause adverse effects, possibly endangering the life of the target]
Toby Robinson: Oh my God, this is so amazing! Am I turning into a vampire, cause your boy can now steal the energy of others! But no, I can't let this power corrupt me, I should only take what I need to survive, less I risk becoming nothing but a monster! (Toby thought to himself, imagining a fantasy of him becoming like a vampire)... I finally have powers that work in the real world, Yesssss! (Toby yells out, unable to contain his excitement)... What about this one, what can this do? (Toby smiles, checking the information of the other free to use skill)
[Second Wind: Automatically activated at points of dangerously low health, the second wind skill can harness the energy of the dream world, using it to restore health to some degree, and even gain more energy to expend]
Toby Robinson: Oh baby, where have you been all my life! (Toby smiles as he quickly and happily purchases this skill)
[-500 Dream Points]
[Dream Bank: 3054 Dream Points]
[Skill Can Now Be Activated]
Toby Robinson: And I didn't forget about you, Dream Stealer! (Toby happily purchases the dream steal skill as well)
[-1000 Dream Points]
[Dream Bank: 2054 Dream Points]
[Skills Can Now Be Activated]
Toby Robinson: Points well spent! Now let's see what the rest can do. (Toby is about the check the other skills, but is suddenly hit from behind, almost falling to the ground)... Hey what gives?! (Toby yells, turning around to realize that it is Noble who pushed him)
"Whinny"! (Noble sounded in distress, directing Toby's attention back at Prince Charming)
"Soft Growl" (Browny sounded fearfully, very worried about the unresponsive body of Charming)
Toby Robinson: Charming, Charming are you okay?! Charming! (Toby yells as he rushes over to him, hoping nothing bad will happen to his friend)
Next: Charming's Past.