8 - Dreams

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Flashes of light, a mix of green, red, and shades of both. A chaotic environment, in a cave. In front of me stands an… alicorn much like myself. Red eyes, large feathered wings, a messy mane and tail. Their horn glows with magic, and before I can react, the world around me explodes.

Standing in front of a mirror, I don't see myself in it. I see… another kind of creature. Covered in chitin and with wings made of thin membrane, strange holes filling their legs, a dull greenish-blue mane and tail, with green eyes staring back at me. An explosion takes my focus, and I look away, towards it. I rush towards the door, but am blown away as I get to it.

The alicorn appears again. Stepping closer to me. My body's covered in wounds, and seems to be made o the same chitin. The alicorn speaks in my voice, but says words I cannot comprehend. A shiver runs through me as they press their hoof against my neck, their magic being a powerful, crushing force. A force I couldn't fight if I wanted to.

Darkness fills the room lit only by the glow of my horn, and I'm looking down at the creature made of chitin. A crown lies on the ground distant from them, split in two. The creature lays dead, neck crushed and horn broken. I raise my hoof, it's covered in blood, glowing green. Stumbling, I lower it down and start to walk away, only or the ceiling to collapse onto me. The soft glow from my horn is replaced with darkness once again.

Something has changed, but I can't tell what. I'm back on the ground, staring up at the alicorn. Fear is apparent, knowing that I will die, but at the same time a deeper knowledge remains. That I will not die forever, even if I die here and now. The alicorn attacks, and darkness again fills the room.

I wake up startled, panicking as I look around the room, panting heavily. I feel cold despite the warm blanket and room. The room feels bright, like the darkness isn't an issue, unlike in the cave. Looking down at myself, my hoof is glowing green. I quickly get up and look for a room I could lock myself into… finding the bathroom I do just that.

Gazing into the mirror, I come to a realization. I'm the alicorn from my dreams… but my eyes are green. And in the blink of my eyes, and it goes away, the green glow is gone, and the room is dark once again. I shiver and shake my head, feeling around for the door. Stepping out of the bathroom, I head to the kitchen, trying to find something to drink. The sink… seems to operate with magic, but it seems either Riva or Sylv left a mug of water out. I drink from it, calming my nerves.