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The King of Dreams Chapter 12
"Hmm. Yes, clown. Morpheus was made fun of by the demon, who questioned, "So, where is your crown?""Guard your tongue, demon," Morpheus advised the demon, "because the ruler of Hell will not be kind to one who insults an honored guest," he stated with an irate expression. Morpheus becomes enraged. "And I am a guest in this realm as I am a ruler of my own," he adds. "So, where's your ruby?""Will you let me use it to haunt your dreams? And your awake time, too?" asked Morpheus. "Or will you allow us in by opening the Gate of Hell?" Morpheus' tone turned fierce. The demon unlocked the gate for Morpheus and his raven after being frightened by Morpheus' threat."Now take us to the palace," Morpheus commanded. "There is one at the door," Demon kept repeating the words on their way to the palace. They encountered a dry, dark woodland that was covered in fog as they made their way to the palace, with the demon leading the way."Any clue, where we are?" Matthew the raven enquired."The la
The King of Dreams Chapter 13
Johnny is on the street, looking around at the unfamiliar house and areas. He got on the road when he almost got into an accident with a car. He fell and got scared using one of his hands to guide himself as another car parked in front of him. A lady rushed out of the car to assist Johnny in standing up. "Thank you," Johnny said, grateful. Johnny was trying to look for his slippers, "I lost my slippers somewhere.""Oh, here you go," the lady found his slippers and helped him put them on. Johnny acknowledged the lady and indirectly apologized for being underdressed. She told Johnny it wasn't a big deal as it is a normal thing. "You live nearby," she asked"No, I uh… I've no idea where I am, actually," Johnny looked around. "Do you need a ride somewhere? I'd be happy to take you," she offered him a ride. "Do you know where Mayhew is?" Johnny asked. She smiled, "It's on my way. I live in Cumberland," stretching her hand to introduce herself, "I am Rosemary. "Johnny did the same b
The King of Dreams Chapter 14
Now Morpheus and the demon are to choose their champion. Lucifer asked them both to choose who to represent them in battle. "I shall represent myself," Morpheus frowned. "Choronzon, whom will you choose to represent you?" Lucifer asked"Hmm… I choose you, sire," Demon referred to Lucifer while staring at Morpheus. Lucifer smiles, his cloth changed to black, both opponents stared at each other. "Apologies , Dream, but the laws of Hell demand that I become his champion. But if you would not fight ms," Lucifdr calmly said. Morpheus turned to demon, "I have accepted the terms," turning back at Lucifer, "Let the challenge begin."The demon introduced the tournament to the crowded demons, "welcome, ladies and gentlemen. Today for your entertainment and delectation, a formal challenge," crowd cheering as demon continues. "The challenger Dream. Once the master of the Realm of Sleep," demon introduced Morpheus. "As the challenged, I've selected my champion. Ruler of Hell, Lucifer Morning
The King of Dreams Chapter 15
Johnny went to a café to have a drink and use the ruby to manipulate people's thoughts. He sat at the back sit monitoring every customer and waitress inside. Bette, the waitress approached Johnny with a smile, "How are you doing today," "How am I doing? Well, I'm feeling better than I have for quite some time. Thank you," Johnny responded. "Mmm. I could use some of that. What's your secret?" Bette trying to make Johnny comfortable. "Shall I tell you the truth? This is my secret," Johnny showed her the ruby. "It makes dreams come true."Bette asked Johnny what his dreams were. "A new world. A most honest one," Johnny responded.The both of them continued having a nice conversation until Bette, the waitress, was needed by the other customers. She had to excuse herself and told Johnny she would bring in his coffee. While Johnny was waiting for his coffee. He kept watching everyone and listening to their every conversation. Johnny decided to use the ruby on them to bring out their i
The King of Dreams Chapter 16
Morpheus sitting on a bench in a field, filled with people, laughing, having family picnics, children playing, and other walking dogs.Morpheus lost in thought while feeding pigeons, he was interrupted by a boy, who accidentally played a ball directly at Morpheus' face. Morpheus caught the ball with one hand."Sorry, man. Nice catch, though," The boy complimented Morpheus for catching the ball without looking. "Thank you," The boy added.The boy was about to leave when he saw a lady in black, walking towards Morpheus, she smiled at the boy and continued walking.The lady's name is Death, Morpheus' sister. Death takes the souls of the dead. She sat next to Morpheus smiling at him and watching him as he fed the pigeons."What are you doing?" Death asked."Am feeding the pigeon," Morpheus responded, focusing on the pigeons.She smiled and looked at him, "You do that too much, you know what you get?"Morpheus checked his head meaning, No."Fat pigeons, Death answered, "That's from Mary Po
The King of Dreams Chapter 17
Morpheus departed and appeared in front of an ancient bar to meet Hob, at that moment Morpheus had a flashback to when he first met Hob. Back in 1389, where Death and Dream went into the bar to have a drink. Death was dressed as a nun entering the bar, "Come on, then… What are you waiting for?" requesting Morpheus to come in with her. Morpheus was wearing an ancient suit with long black hair, "Very well. "He entered the bar. "But I do not see what purpose this will serve," He spoke out. "At least I get out and meet them. I just think maybe it would be good for you to see them on their terms, instead of yours, " Death advised Morpheus. Death smiled at an old man, "Sir, penny ale for me and another for my brother if it pleases you.""Certainly, lady," The old man was friendly. Morpheus stared with an annoying face at a bleating goat. He was distracted by his sister, Death when she handed him a drink. In the bar people were discussing, laughing, drinking, it was a busy place. Morp
The King of Dreams chapter 18
Desire and Despair, in their statue heart empire. They are the twins of the Endless. Despair is a woman who dresses in an unpleasant way and her hair I brushed. "Are you there, my sister?" Desire smiled, "Will you talk to me, Queen of Despair?""I'm always ready to listen to you, Desire," Despair's voice whimpered."I have news."Despair looked up at Desire, "Real news?" Her face in assurance, "The prodigal has returned."Desire chuckles, "What?" He didn't quite understand what Despair meant at first, "Oh, him? No. No. He's still missing. I speak of Dreams. He's managed to free himself."Despair gaps, "You seek to share him in your machinations again? Has he not suffered enough these last 100 years?"Desire still thinks Dream hasn't gone through any suffering. Despair raised her brows, "Do you think these little games of ours will change him?" Despair asked."This is no game, my twin. Dream still behaves as if his realm is superior to ours. It's time that he learned that dreams are m
The King of Dreams Chapter 19
Rose, still in shock, didn't say a word, she continued to stare at Unity as she spoke, then all of a sudden she burst into tears and hugged Unity, her great-grandmother. "I'll let you catch up," Lyta excused herself from the room. Unity and Rose insisted she stay with them but she left anyway for their privacy. There is a café where two men and a woman, discussing how to replace a family man and how to get on as soon as possible before their events. On the other hand, they also discussed getting a big guest who has a big record in the killing. "Corinthian," the three said together. Man 1: "Though there's probably been more than one Corinthians over the years."Woman: Whoever the current one is, his work is exquisite. The woman showed her companion a murder photo which was fascinating to them. They are in a cult called 'TheFamily'Woman: So he's on the East Coast. He's not far. Man 2: What do you think he does with those eyes? Woman: She believes Corinthian is also a cultist "