A Protogen's Misadventures

Nightmare

Me and Jack were walking down the trail. It was beautiful. The green trees, and sounds of nature, the blue sky, everything. I was so entranced by our surroundings that I didn’t notice Jack trying to ask me something. “Evergreen, you there?” Jack asked. “Oh sorry, yes I am. Just admiring our surroundings,” I said. “I can tell,” he chuckles. “Anyways, we are nearing the part that I am really excited to show you,” he says. “Oh really? How far?” I question. “Only a couple more minutes of walking,” he says. “Oh man, can’t wait!” I say excitedly.

After a couple of minutes, we get to this huge opening, with some waterfalls further down, Multiple types of flowers can be seen. It was amazing. “Wow, this is unreal!” I say, my mouth wide open. “Heh, I knew you’d like it. Come one, let's go look at the waterfalls up close,” he says. He starts to walk towards the edge where the waterfalls can be seen. I follow quickly behind him. He sits down a couple of feet away from the edge overlooking the waterfall. I sit down next to him.

“It’s really something, huh,” Jack says. “Yeah, it's amazing,” I say. As we are both sitting there, I feel something grab my hand. I look down and see that Jack had grabbed my hand. I immediately start blushing. I look over at him and see he is blushing too. We make eye contact and he releases his hand. I immediately start long for it again. What is this feeling?

“I’m sorry, I don’t know what came over me,” he says. “Hey don’t be sorry, I wasn’t expecting it either,” I say. “Well, I think it’s about time we go back, it looks like it's getting late,” he says. “Oh, alright then,” I say. I was a little disappointed we had to leave, but I understand why.

We make our way back through the trail and to the car. I open the door and sit down. He starts up the car and I let the soft rumble of the engine lull me to sleep.

I woke up in complete darkness. I started panicking. What happened? Where was I? All of a sudden, a bright light was turned on. I looked around and saw that I was tied down to a chair. I looked over and saw a figure standing in the shadows. “We finally caught up to you EG-7351,” said a low voice. It sounded familiar. “Don’t recognize my voice? How about I step into the light a little more,” it said. The figure then revealed itself. “N-No, it can’t be,” I said. It was him. The “Boss” or as his enemies know him, Dr. Tenebris. “Shhh...now that I finally have you here, I can open you up, and figure out what made you steal our information,” he said menacingly. He grabbed a hammer. “Now, let's get this visor off,” he said. I tried screaming but no sounds came out.

I opened my eyes and sat up. I looked around and realized I was back in Jack’s apartment. I also noticed that I was shaking profusely. ‘Thank god, it was just a nightmare,’ I thought. Why did it seem so real though? My questions would remain unanswered unfortunately. I was still scared, so I decided to see if I could sleep with Jack.

I go to his room and silently open the door. I walk over to him and lightly tap his shoulder. His eyes flutter open and he looks up at me groggily. “What’s up buddy?” he says tiredly. “I had a nightmare and I’m still a little shaken up so I was wondering if I-I could uh-” “Sleep with me?” he finishes. “Y-Yes,” I say, blushing. “I don’t see why not, hop in,” he says. “T-Thanks a lot,” I say. I walk over to the other side and get in bed. Jacks turns over to face me. “Hey Evergreen, can I ask you something?” he questions. “Sure, what is i-” I was interrupted by Jack starting to pet my head. It was bliss. I had the feeling of utmost security and tranquility. “You like it buddy?” he says. “Yes, very. Please continue,” I say. He chuckles, “If you say so.”

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