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My Name is Carol Skellington, and the story that I am about to tell you is about how I found my family and regained my memories. This is a rather long tale so you might want to get a snack.” "Where do I begin?” Let’s start when I still lived with my mentor Raven." My mentor Raven found me as a young girl in the local park near some woods all by myself. She found me there at night during a storm. Raven and other members of titan tower served as my surrogate family. I had no memory of my family, or Halloween town.
"Raven always wanted what was best for me, even though we didn't agree on everything." Everything was fine till one day Raven and I had a bit of a fight. She wasn't too happy that I scared some kids on purpose because they were teasing me about my powers. Raven just didn't get it, those kids wouldn't shut up.
So Pikachu and I sneaked out of titans; tower to explore for a bit. We came into a world that seemed normal at first glance until we noticed the flying fish in the sky. There were upside-down trees and right side up trees though out the area. It looked like a rather peaceful valley from what we could tell.
We kept walking until we came across something gleaming in the sunlight. It was a golden chain that dangled from an old gnarled tree. We could see a glimpse of something hanging down from the chain. It was a spherical cage that appeared transparent in it's center. I couldn't tell what was in side from the ground.
After further investigation, I noticed a 2nd chain below the bottom of the cage just like the chain on the top. Pikachu didn't like where this idea was going at all. Pikachu just knew what I was thinking from the look on his face. “If you’re too scared to climb with me then I will take a look myself.” I carefully climbed the bottom chain to get a better look of what was inside the cage.
When I finally reached the top, I moved over to the biggest branch I could find. I had sat upon it and I couldn't believe what I saw. Inside the spherical shaped cage I saw a boy dressed like a purple jester. He looked at me with his cat like purple eyes.
At first I felt a little scared until he had spoken.
“Please you have to get me out of this cage; I must get out of here before my brother returns He said to me." "How do I know it's not a trap?" she asked cautiously, "You could be trying to trick me."
“He replied I am not like that at all. Well I am getting out of here, I was about to climb down. “
“Please don’t go you’ll need my help to find your way around nightopia.”” It’s very dangerous to travel alone around here he had said to me.” I don’t need the help of some peter pan want a be, my pet and I can found our own way by our self’s. “Also why do you even need help to get out of that cage? Why can’t you escape it by yourself?” I asked him.
“My cage can only be opened by my former master or someone that is not from nightopia. “He said to me.” Why did your former master throw you in here? I ” “Did you do something bad? I asked him” “My former master wants to take over this place and other worlds as well.” “He is known as Wizeman the wicked, he won’t stop at nothing till all of the worlds are his. “He replied.
I took a hair pin from my hair and I began picking the lock of his cage.” Come on a hair pin isn't going to work he complained.”” Damn it, well you could have told me that I complained back to him.” “Well screw this; I shot fire out of my hand to melt the lock.”
The jester boy looked very shocked at what he had seen. “How in the world did you do that?” He stammered. Pikachu impatiently waited by the truck of the tree for me to come down. The Jester boy soon exited the cage and grabbed me. What he did amazed me; he could fly much like legendary peter pan.
“He took me safely to the ground.” “Okay enough of that, you can put me down now.” “Oh sorry about that he replied as he let me go.” “I still say I don’t need your help, and I don’t even know your name. “
“Pardon my rudeness, I forgot to introduce myself”.” My name is Nights, I am the protector of this land.” “What kind of protector dresses like a jester?” I had laughed at him.” I always dress like this, although I do have other outfits depending on the season “. Nights said. Pikachu looked annoyed and tapped his foot.
“Sorry I took so long Pikachu, It couldn't be helped after all it was a really big tree. “ “Please, just let me help you find your way around here.” “It isn't very safe right now, my brother could show up. He told me. “Is your brother as dorky as you?” I had teased.
“Just listen to me, if you’re not careful my brother could hurt you.” “Not only could he hurt you he could take away your ideya crystals.” Your ideya crystals symbolize different parts of your personality. Red is the rarest of all because it stands for courage, Blue for Wisdom, Yellow for hope, white for purity, green for growth.
“Why are these crystals so important anyway?” I had asked him.” If my former master gets them he will have the power to take over any world.” “Not many visitors like yourself have all five crystals.” “Look Nights or whoever you are I haven’t the time for this.” “I am having a bad day, plus I've had no luck finding my home. “
“Nights said I am sorry to hear that.” “Wait, I hear something over there.” Pikachu quickly hid right behind me as something came right from out of the shadows. Another jester boy appeared; only this one looked closer to a mime. His costume featured red and black stripes with yellow gloves.
“Well I see you have managed to escape dear brother.” “I will have to make sure you and your new friends don’t get away at all.” He had said.” Leave them out of this Reala; I’m the one you’re after.”
Nights and Reala began to fight each other in mid-flight. It was amazing, Nights shoved Reala so hard that he went right though one of the trees. Pikachu pulled on one of my socks. He really wanted to get away from the fight.
Reala glared at Nights, as he got out of the trees branches.” He said you shall pay for this greatly dear brother.” “He was coming towards Nights.” Pikachu gave out a big thunder bolt and shocked Reala.
Reala yelled in pain. Nights grabbed us, and took flight once again.” Come on we must get out of here now.” I could see Reala trying to catch up to all of us. I shot fire from out of my hands at Reala’s face.
“Reala cried out, how dare you?” “Didn’t anyone teach you respect you little brat. “Nights flew away with Pikachu and I very fast.
“You never answered my question earlier, how in the world did you do that?” Nights said.” I am not sure Nights, I just can.” “My mentor showed me how to use my powers but I am not sure why I have them.” I had replied to him.
Nights took us to a big hallow tree so we could hide from Reala for a bit.” I forgot to ask earlier, what is your name?” “My name is Carol, and this little creature here is my pet Pikachu.” Thank you for helping us earlier, although you didn't have to.
“It’s my job to protect others even those who aren't from this world”.” I could never forgive myself if I would allow harm to come to visitors like yourself.” He replied.” I guess I could work with you for now but after this I must continue to look for my home.”
“I can make you a deal, if you can help me defeat my former master, I will help you in your search to find your home. “ Pikachu watched Nights curiously while he talked. You have a deal Nights.
Meanwhile Reala was reporting back to master Wizeman. He knew he wouldn't like the sound of a visitor with powers teaming up with Nights.” Master Wizeman, I was unable to retrieve the red ideya crystal from that new visitor”. She seems different from the others; she was able to shoot fire from her hands. Reala said.
“Reala, I don’t care if you got to get out Cerberus.” “I want Nights and this new visitor captured.” “ I don’t give a damn if this one has powers or not.” I don’t care even if you have to get help from Queen Bella, Puffy, Gill wing or Jackle. Wizeman was also known as Wizeman the Wicked; he had no eyes on his head.
All of his eyes were oddly located on his 6 hands. He seemed to have no visible arms. Reala went to go get Cerberus from his giant kennel. Cerberus was a three headed dog just like the one from the famous myths that you've most likely heard in school.
Anyway Nights, Pikachu and I followed Nights to a place known as memory forest. There were metal music notes in the sky; they doubled as a giant xylophone. Wow, this place is beautiful Nights. Why this place is called memory forest? I had asked.
This place is connected to just about anyone’s memories. Nights had replied. Pikachu looked around in amazement. He was just as impressed as I was. I doubt this place would be any help to me.
Why is that Nights had asked? The reason is the fact I had no memory when my mentor had found me. All I have a current memory’s not the ones of my past.
I didn't know that Carol. I do hope you find out about your past one of these days. Thanks Nights, but you don’t have to be nice to me. Many people say I am trouble or difficult just because of my powers. I used my telekinesis and re arranged some of the music notes.
I don't think your powers are scary, I think they are amazing. Nights had said. Will it take long to find where your former master is hiding? I had asked. I don’t think it should take long at all. He lives in a place known only as Nightmare castle; many have been too scared to even go inside it.
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Pikachu and I can handle it. We are very brave. Pikachu shook his head because well he isn't as brave as I am. Nights laughed I am sure you are.
Pikachu had a scared look on his face, because somehow Reala had found us again.
You and your new friend should surrender; maybe master Wizeman would go easy on you. Reala had laughed. Not a chance Reala, we are not scared of you. Is that is? I think Cerberus would say otherwise.
OMG, it's a giant three headed dog I had shouted. You need to run now; I will take care of Cerberus. What are you going to do? I had asked. I got a plan, just run with your pet now, Nights instructed.