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Nightmare stared at Edward in almost bored way.

"It will last for a year. After that, I may deem to renew the protection," Venom spoke up, irritation coloring her distorted speech. "You will not outrun Nightmare for your own well being. Or must I get back up and remind you of your place, mortal?"

Nightmare began putting the blindfold over Edward's eyes. "Shatter will accompany you and assist in the fight. You may find yourself at odds with his powers."

Another voice, from behind, spoke up. It sounded like several figures speaking at once, all slightly different, all at the same time. "You'll land your attacks. I'll ensure it."

Nightmare spoke again, "It has been observed that Nudd avoids buildings with natural materials used in them. Given his other appearances, it would appear that wood may be his weakness, that being the one constant." His strong arm began directing Edward away from the scene.

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Sometime later.

The blindfold was removed, the only figure around being Shatter. He appeared to be a man in his late thirties, but he had four arms. This being the easiest part to look at. The rest of him looked blurred, sloppy, almost like he was made of gel. His eyes were slits, actual eyes being apparently absent. He was a touch shorter than Edward, and there seemed to be a distortion around him whenever he moved.