A man has just been arrested by two officers, dragged straight out of his house. He yells at them in anger, but that only makes them shove him harder.
"Let go of me, you pigs! (Grunt) You'll pay for this, Karen. You hear me? I'll be back for you! (The man bellowed, still struggling with the cops)
"Keep your mouth shut." (One officer said, shoving him into the back of the vehicle before slamming the door shut)... Bastard. (He grunted, watching the man repeatedly bang his head against the glass window)
"You won't be hurting your family anytime soon... Come on, rookie. Let's take this trash to the dumpster. (The second officer said to his partner as they climbed into the car and drove off)
The man's family watched it all unfold in complete silence. Even after seeing the arrest with their own eyes, they still couldn't believe he was finally gone. How long before he returns, they wondered.
"I swear to you... that man will never hurt us again." (The mother said to her two children, tears in her eyes as she held them close)
Toby and his dream beings stood at the entrance of the eerie house, the young Dreamer's hand hovering over the doorknob as doubt crept into his mind.
[Warning: Corruption Energy Detected]
[Be Wary]
Prince Charming: Before every journey, a knight wonders if they're making the right choice, if the battle ahead might be their last... The future will always hold uncertainty, but we still have a say in how it unfolds. No matter what challenges await us, trust and loyalty will always triumph over evil. (Charming said with a reassuring smile, placing a comforting hand on Toby's shoulder)
Toby Robinson: (Chuckles) It's good to have a voice of reason on my side right now. The enemy we're about to face doesn't just feed on fear, it has corruption energy, our one true weakness, a deadly poison. But Charming's right. The only way we beat this thing is by standing together. We will triumph over this evil. (Toby said with determination, finally gripping the doorknob)
[+3 Knowledge Points]
[15/1000 Knowledge Points]
Toby Robinson: Guess everything I said was on point. Good to know. (Toby smiled to himself as he finally swung the door open)
The inside of the house was dark, making visibility extremely low. What could be confirmed, however, was that no one seemed to be in the living room. Which could be either good or bad, depending on how things played out.
Toby Robinson: Let's take down this Wraith. (Toby said with a firm gaze, but just as he was about to step inside, a bright red light suddenly flooded the room, blinding them almost instantly)
Confused and disoriented, Toby stumbled forward unintentionally, entering the house before anyone else. Charming, Browny, and Noble had stepped back, unaware of what was happening, until the door suddenly slammed shut, cutting off the blinding light.
When Toby finally managed to open his eyes, he found himself standing in the living room. It was dark and quiet, yet surprisingly tidy. The only sign of damage was the plasma TV mounted on the wall.
This actually surprised the young Dreamer to some extent. He'd expected the place to be filthy inside. But everything looked normal, aside from the eerie silence, of course.
Toby Robinson: You guys okay? (Toby asked as he turned around, quickly realizing no one was behind him)
He rushed to the front door, desperately trying to force it open. But it didn't budge, not even a little.
Toby Robinson: Trying to divide and conquer us, huh? Sorry to disappoint you, Wraith... Tamed Summoning! (Toby said confidently)... Summon: Prince Charming, Browny, and Noble! (He shouted, activating the skill)
[Tamed Summoning Failed]
[Corruption Energy Interference Detected]
Toby Robinson: Damn it! (Toby yelled in frustration)... Alright then, I'll blast this door to smithereens! (His eyes began to glow as he steadied himself, powering up the dream beam)... Dream B... (Toby stopped mid word, a sudden noise freezing him in place)
Toby turned around, his glowing blue eyes scanning the darkness for the source of the noise. It came from a room not far from the living room. A faint, trembling whimper.
Toby Robinson: If horror movies have taught me anything, it's to never investigate strange noises. But I don't have a choice, I have to do something. (Toby sighed, contemplating)... If it jumps me, I'm blasting it in the face. (He said with calm determination, then moved toward the room)
Meanwhile, outside the house, Prince Charming, Browny, and Noble were desperately trying to get in, but the door didn't take any damage from their attacks.
Prince Charming: There's not even a scratch on this blasted door. The enchantment must be a strong one... Whatever shall we do? (Charming huffed, lowering his sword, too exhausted to swing it any longer)
Browny: We have to get in there! The kid could be in danger! (Browny roared, slashing at the door with his energized claws, but it didn't even leave a mark)
Noble: It's clear brute force won't work. We have to find another way inside. (Noble said firmly, stepping back from the door)
Prince Charming: He's right, let's... (Charming stopped mid sentence, quickly turning around, his eyes narrowing at something in the distance)... The enemy is here. (Charming warned, raising his blade, steady and ready)
Not far from the house stood a humanoid creature. Tall, broad, and menacing. Thick black smoke emanated from its formless skin, and its deep, blood red eyes glowed in the darkness.
"My house... My house." (It spoke in a gruff, hushed tone, its intense focus unwavering)... Get away... from my house! (The creature bellowed, its voice booming like thunder)
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