[center][i][sup]As they rest, they were bombarded with vivid images of their past. Experiences that defined them they observed as a third party as if they were there. It was a strange and chilling experience, that opened wounds that should have remained closed. Even as the town fell apart around them, they remained safe in their resting place. Did these dreams have any signifigance? Would it help them stop the Glutton? Or were they doomed to experience the memories of a dead man.[/sup][/i][/center] [hr][center][img]https://i.imgur.com/1NInDhF.png[/img][/center] [b][code]Hillview High[/code][/b][hr] It was like that dream after the incident at the camps, the whole experience felt strangely familiar to Kimberly. A foggy area, she was a ghost, and... the last thing she remembered was making a break for the portal and now she's dreaming? She wondered if she was killed, and this is the afterlife. She looked around, and she saw herself in a wooden room with the orange glow of the sun piercing through the cracks and the window. There was a bed and the... the two kids fromthe last dream sleeping on it. According to what Britney said, it was John Reid and his future, the so called guardian on the town - then again, at this point, she knew better than to take what Britney says at face value. At least not anymore. The boy suddenly jotted himself awake and Amy was awoken too. "Wha- where am I?!" He near-shouted. "What... what happened?" Was it all a dream? It definitely didn't feel like any dream to John. "John, calm down, I'll explain," Amy put a hand on John's shoulder and attempted to get him to calm down. "No, I'll explain," A woman's voice came from the door as she walked in. She was wearing a green robe that was covered in various symbols, same as the sword wielder that killed the "aberrant". She had her hood down, and she was revealed to be a woman with a flowing head of black head and features that were seemingly a mixture of European and Arabic. "Where am I?" John repeated. "You're in our base of operations." The woman said. "Who are you?" The woman smiled warmly, "I am of the Sinclair line, my given name Floris. Your bloodline's name?" "Ummm... Reid?" John said, a little taken back. "Your name?" "John." "It's great to make acquantinces with you, John, I'm certain you two have a lot of questions." Floris said as she walked over to the edge of the bed, and sat down on it. "Yeah... what happened?" "You kids were attacked by an apparition," Floris started off, before she continued upon realizing they probably wouldn't understand, "Which is a manisfestation of human ideas, beliefs, and emotions taken a spectral form." "... What?" John was confused. "Okay, that was a lot," Floris chuckled for a moment. "It's a monster, basically. It was eating people... including kids that wander into the woods โ€“ what were you kids doing out there?" John sighed, and it was Amy's turn to do some talking, "We were looking for his dog... and something killed it." "Oh, my condolences." "But, I want to know what is going on," Amy said confused, "Was that magic? Are you magic...?" "It's not magic, love," Floris said. "It's Lux." "... Lux?" Amy incredulously said. "Yes, the essence of the universe itself and source of all life is known as Lux. Which the people of my world are capable of harnessing, and certain people in your world are empowered by... like you and your friend here." "Huh?" Amy raised an eyebrow. "We have... Lux?" To which Floris nodded, "You're an Awakened. You've opened your everything to the Lux โ€“ your mind, your heart, your body, and most importantly of all, your soul โ€“ and for that dedication you've gotten powers in return." "What powers do we have?" John asked. "That's a question I cannot answer," Floris said, "You'll discover your abstraction in time, but there's one thing I must show you." She pointed at John's chest, the sigil of a shield with wings on it, "This is your sigil, a mark that is the source of your powers - only other Awakened can see it." "Let me guess, there's more Awakened?" Amy asked. "Yes, but only in Farmer Hill, and due to your mark, you'll be drawn to them, and they will be drawn to you... along with Apparations like that cannibal. You must learn to protect yourself." "Won't you protect us, Floris?" John asked. "I can't... it's not my duty to keep you safe," Floris solemnly said. "Then what is your duty?" Amy hissed at Floris, only for the older woman to raise an eyebrow. "Actually, you never explained just who are you, you only gave us your name." "I am with a group known as the Watchers, a group that's main goal is keeping the magical world secret from the greater world. We have been killing Apparitions before they decide to wander into town. Along with... another goal I cannot discuss. It is not our job to protect people and instead it's to protect our intererests." Kimberly remembered that Britney said she was with the Watchers... but there was obviously a few things that this woman was leaving out. She was still trying to figure out who the League are in this. "... Some watcher you are." Floris stood up as she said, "Irelevant... you all have to leave, before your parents get even more worried." She gestured for them to follow her as she walked through the halls off their base. "Fine," Amy said as she followed. They ended up in a dark room with the robed figures that was vaguely illuminated by various candles and torches. The one with the book recited a few lines and a massive swirling portal appeared in front of them that was unmistakenly Mason Square. "If we require your assistance, John," Floris said. "We will find you, but for now we have things to discuss... without outsiders." John nodded his head as he walked into the portal clutching Amy's hand very tightly. The portal closed behind them and Floris turned to the rest of the group. "... Think he'd be a great candidate for our plan?" [hr] [center][i][sup]After that dream, the Awakened fell back into darkness... and they didn't experience another recollection. [/sup][/i] [b]"It's time to wake up,"[/b] All of them heard the heavenly voice of the God-Child, as he prodded them awake. [b]"The Glutton has found you, I can't keep you all safe here."[/b] [b]"You just need to [i]wake up.[/i]"[/b][/center] [center][hr][sup][sup][sup]Loss x Failure รท Redemption...[/sup][/sup][/sup][hr] [img]https://i.imgur.com/MALsInL.png[/img] [b]Time Unknown. After first encounter...[/b][/center] [hr][center][img]https://i.imgur.com/MzIHaGw.png[/img] [/center] [b][code]???[/code][/b] [hr] On cue, Britney awoke. It was a sudden jolt of energy that had forced Britney awake against her wishes, and she was confused. All she heard was beeping, and saw a bright light... her head drifted around as she noticed that she was in some kind of hospital room. With a quick glance downwards she noticed that she was in a hospital bed... wearing a gown. What the hell? She felt oddly violated while she was under. It took only a moment to remember what lead to this, and she could only feel guilt because of what happened to Claire. She shrugged her shoulders as she crawled up into a fetal position with her arms wrapped around her knees. It felt oddly cold in here, and she glanced towards the window and noticed that it was... snowing? Very hard, too. The girl could only help but wonder how fucking long she's been under. Okay, she needed to assess the situation here, a lot. As discouraging as Claire's death was, she knew that she was just the beginning if Britney were to give up. She had to figure out a way to stop the Glutton and save everyone. She climbed out of the bed and she felt a jolt of discomfort flow through her body as her bare feet made contact with the cold floor. She swallowed it up asshe walked over to the sink and turned on the cold water and cupped a handful, before splashing it on her face a few times. A piercing scream from not too far away stopped Britney in her tracks as she raised her head. She remembered what the Child had said; the Glutton has found them. And she needed to be ready for anything.