Danny found himself in a large open area surrounded by beautiful green grass stretching as far as the eye can see. Seeing this landscape he began running around and enjoying the scenery jumping around in excitement.
But his playtime was quickly cut when he saw a large round table that appeared out of nowhere. Danny chose to ignore this table and continued playing, eventually he grew tired and stopped moving altogether it is then he gazed at the table once more this time a chair could be seen stationed around the table.
In his tired state Danny decided to go sit on the chair by the table and as he took a seat three more chairs suddenly appeared from thin air. Confused Danny decided to get up and investigate these chairs but as he did so a dark cloud began seeping in from the horizon rapidly making it's way towards Danny.
Seeing this he began running in fear, as he looked back he saw the once green lush grass being turned to ash by the darkness so he continued to run faster and faster but the darkness was catching up. Danny would not give up, he continued running but his fortune quickly ran out as he tripped and stumbled to the ground. He tried getting up quickly but the darkness had already reached him, it swallowed him slowly but surely.
AAAHHHH!!
Suddenly Danny woke up screaming, after his loud burst he began breathing heavily but his heart was quickly soothed as he saw his father standing beside him. At that moment a voice spoke out causing Danny to look towards that direction, it is then he saw doctor Avice and remembered that he was at the doctor.
Yep I've seen all I've needed to see. Quick question, how old is Daniel?
He's eight years old, why is something the matter?
Lemme explain, you see as I said before I use my magic to monitor Daniel's dream. The kind of dream he's been having is nothing new to me.
The kind of dream he's been having?
Yeah you see there are many different kinds of dreams and this specific one is known as a calling. To elaborate a calling is a dream that calls one to their destiny but normally these dreams happen when one is around thirteen years of age which is what makes this particular scenario really strange.
So you say this calling is a call to destiny, is it a common thing.
No calling themselves are actually pretty rare. When I scanned your dream I saw a large round table, so tell me Daniel has a table appeared in more than one dream.
I... I think so.
Well that settles it this is definitely a calling. Unfortunately there's not much I can do, this kind of dream will always appear guiding one to their destiny. The only way it'll stop is when one is on that path of destiny.
So there is no way to stop these dreams.
Noticing the look on both Danny and his father's faces Avice quickly goes out of the room before promptly returning with a small container.
Like I said before these dreams will only stop when one is on their path of destiny, the only thing you can do is to give it time but in the meantime I can at least lessen the effects that these dreams have on young Daniel here with these.
What is that exactly?
These are spiritual enhancing pallets which when consumed boost a person's spiritual energy. When Daniel consumes these the boost he receives will ease the fear factor these nightmares bring.
Thanks doctor I think these will help us plenty. So what do I owe you.
Oh no this is a favor to master Alaric so you don't have to pay me anything this time but I'll be charging full price when you guys come back for a refill.
We appreciate this very much thank you. Well then it seems we're done here so we'll get going thanks again doc.
The two of them promptly leave the doctor's office and head out of the building. They head outside and the first thing that was noticed was the time of day, unlike when they came in the sun was almost beyond the horizon. Danny quickly looked at his father who looked at him back with disappointment in his eyes.
Dad what the doctor said... Am I really going to have these nightmares forever.
No... No your nightmares aren't going to last forever, the doctor just said we should give it time.
I just wanna stop having nightmares.
Look I know this isn't the result we were hoping for but we will get through this together. I know what will make you feel better.
Huh.
Remember what I said. You behaved yourself in there so we'll eat out tonight and you can pick where we go.
Woah I forgot about that.
So what say you commander where shall we go.
I say that way.
With a renewed sense of excitement Danny and his father began exploring the city in a mission to find a place to eat. They passed by many unique places each alluring in their own ways until they stumbled upon a humble looking building with a bowl symbol on top.
Does this place pique your interest. By the looks of it this looks like a ramen shop.
Ramen? What's that?
Where do I even begin ramen is a delicious culinary masterpiece. It offers verity of flavors that complement each other well and it... Sorry about that I kinda got a little carried away there.
So this ramen thing is delicious. Okay then why don't we go in there then I wanna taste it.
So the ramen shop is your pick, wise choice.
They enter the shop and inside they find the place to be bustling, there were customers left right and center. Seeing no other avaliable seats they decided to head to the front table and as soon as the sat down they were immediately greeted by a chef who gave them a menu.
Not knowing what anything was Danny glanced at his father who looked back with understanding, he then took the menu from Danny's hand and called out to the chef "I'd like two of the weekly specials my good man" he exclaimed. The chef then nodded and took the menus back before heading into the back.
The sound of sizzling accompanied by an alluring aroma filled the atmospher and at the same time Danny's mouth began to water. Seeing this his father began to laugh.
Don't worry the food will be here soon.
A few minutes passed by before the chef returned with two steaming bowls in his hands, he then placed the bowls in front of the two and exclaimed "enjoy" before taking his leave.
Danny looked at the bowl carefully and inside he saw a string like piece of dough with a verity of meat and vegetables all accompanied by a golden brown soup, the aroma captivated him but he was still nervous, he quickly glance at his father who was eating the ramen with a look of satisfaction.
Seeing this he looked at his food and began taking a small bite, as soon as he did so his eyes lit up and he began shouting " mmm" his father quickly glanced at him with a smile on his face. Danny began taking another bite and another until soon enough he began eating the food on his bowl almost as if he had not eaten in months.
Within seconds Danny cleared the entire bowl and gave a satisfied burp before putting down his bowl.
DAD THAT WAS DELICIOUS!!!
Was? What do you mean was, I'm not satisfied are you? Let's get another round.
Are you serious!?
Yep. CHEF CAN WE GET TWO MORE BOWLS PLEASE!
A few minutes passed before the chef returned with the food, he placed the bowls in front of the two and took their previous bowls before heading back once more. The father and son duo finished their food with greater speed and satisfaction. After the meal Danny's father paid the chef before grabbing Danny and heading out.
See I told you ramen was delicious.
Yep it was but how did you know about this ramen.
Well you see before I met your mother I used to travel around many places eating loads of different kinds of food.
Wow. I just wish mom was here with us, she would have loved ramen.
Your right about that, I guess we'll have to bring her the next time we come here.
We're gonna come her again!?
You betcha anyways it's getting late, we should be head back to the hotel now.
Danny's father then carried Danny on his shoulders and began making his way back to the hotel. Upon arrival they approached the receptionist and took the key to their room before going to their room. Once they got there Danny was exhausted so his father urged him to prepare to sleep.
Danny quickly did as he was told and afterwards he headed into his room and sat on the bed, his father quickly entered carrying the container he had received from doctor Avice. He noticed the nervousness his son was displaying and slowly approached him.
Hey son I know you're scared but look this time we have the medication. We just have to believe that this will work alright.
But dad it's not going to make the nightmares go away.
But it is going to make them less scarier alright, you just have to believe. Now turn that frown upside down I want to see that smile you were showing at the ramen shop.
Danny then started smiling at the thought of the ramen shop which pleased his father. He then took one of the pills in the container before going to sleep.