Morpheus had left to attend to business in the realm leaving Mariana alone in the throne room, just sitting and staring at the book that laid beside her. The same book that killed her friend.
"Why?" Mari asked herself "Why did you do it Annie?" She weep thinking about her friend fallen to the evil ways of the book.
"Excuse me. Mari" said Luciennne " I wanted to ask if you wanted a tour of the castle but if not we can always later"
"Oh. Nows fine" said Mari whipping her tears " I would love a tour , but is Morpheus okay with that?"
"Yes he suggested it" says lucienne "He didn't want you to just sit here the whole time bored to death, when there's a whole castle to explore" she said with a smile and held out her hand to help Mari off the floor.
Mari took her hand and dusted herself off.
"This way" said Lucienne taking a left and through a door. Mariana followed her.
Behind that door was a huge Library. It went on for mile , not even for mile , more like for eternity. Books of ever shape and size filled the shelves. Titles on books reading "Life of Andy stern " , "Life of Arabella strange" , "Life of Annie Stirsmen" Mari stopped and picked up the book, carefully examining it.
"We have every book that are written and never written. Books of people's lives and dreams" said Lucienne "They book there is the life of Annie Stirsmen. Do you know her?"
"Yes. She was an old friend" replied Mari with her eyes glued to the book that contained Annie's life.
"Your more than welcome to read it. Your welcome to read any book in the library." Lucienne said.
"Maybe not now. Let's continue the tour" Mari put the book back and followed Lucienne.
Lucienne showed Mari the rest of the castle including where the dining room, kitchen, gardens, other work spaces, balconies, other ball rooms, and so much more. Mari was also introduced to a scarecrow that had a pumpkin for a head. He kept maintenance around the castle.
Mari was impressed how huge this castle was and mesmerized by the beautiful architecture that Morpheus built. It made het fall even harder for Morpheus.
Lucienne lead her back to the Library. "Well that's everything. Your welcome to stay in the library with and read." Lucienne suggested.
"Thank you. I could use a good book besides the dreadful one I have to carry around" she pointed at the book in her hand.
"Here" said Lucienne handing her satchel " Yoi can put your book in here and not have to carry it in your hands the whole time"
"Thanks. Should've gave it to me earlier. It would've been a lot of help" Mari laughed
" yeah. I didn't think of it until now" said Lucienne smiling "Well I'll leave you to your reading. I have other business to attend too. I'll see you later" Lucienne walked away.
Mari put the book In the satchel and hung it around herself. She decided to find a book to read and wait till Morpheus got back. She found a book called "Solar". It was about all things space related and how it worked. She found herself a cozy place to read. Which was a hanging chair by a beautiful window with a spectacular view of the Dreaming. She sat down and started to read.
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Mariana was being shake hard.
"Mari wake up. Wake up!" Said a female voice.
Mari opened her eyes "Huh? Annie what are you doing here" she said groggily.
"MARI HOW COULD YOU LEAVE ME TO DIE" said the Annie shouting but it was almost a screech b
"What?" Mari said confused.
"YOU LEFT ME TOO DIE". Annie screeched louder and her face became all distorted , like her skin was being melted from her face and blood came gushing out.
"ANNIE!!" Mari screamed and woke up to Morpheus catching her fall from the chair.
"Mari. I'm here." Said Morpheus "It's okay " he said soothing. Holding Mari and stroking her hair. They were both sitting in the floor
"I...I...." Mari wasn't able to speak. She was trembling from fear.
"Shhh" Morpheus soothed " Just rest. I have you"
They both sat in the floor back against the wall for a long time. Mari had fallen back asleep and was leaning on Morpheus.
"Morpheus!" Lucienne came in frantically "What was that screaming".
"Shhhh" he said and pointed at Mari."Another bad dream" Morpheus said quietly not to wake her "Her nightmares have come back"
Lucienne nodded in her head in response.
"It's been three days In the waking world. I didn't realize until I found her asleep here. Her sleepiness finally caught up to her" said Morpheus "I think the book is messing with her sleep schedule and giving her bad dreams. Human should sleep regularly in the dreaming even though there's a time difference."
"What would you like me to do?" Said Lucienne.
"Get the bed chambers ready. I'll wait here with her then take her there so she can sleep comfortably " said Morpheus.
"As you wish" said Lucienne.
Lucienne left and Morpheus tended to Mari.
Morpheus couldn't help but notice how beautiful she looks when she sleeps. He moved stray hairs from her face and planted a kiss on her forehead. "Don't worry Mari. I will destroy this book" he said taking the book out of the satchel examining it.
Lucienne came back telling Morpheus that the room was ready. Morpheus picked up Mari in his arms bridle style and took her to the room. He laid her down on the bed and laid cover over her.
Morpheus went to leave but was stop by Mari holding his sleeve. "Don't leave. I'm scared" she said with her eyes stilled closed.
"Okay" he said taking off his clock and shoes. He left his under shirt and pants on. And slid into the covers beside her.
Mari rolled over and faced Morpheus and cuddle up into his chest "Annie why did you get the book". Mari was sleep talking. Everything she said made no sense. Morpheus couldn't help but giggle at her and pull her close and wrapped his arm around her
"I love you Mari" Morpheus said "Ill tell you again when you awake and this is all over. I truly love you Mari" and with that Morpheus fell fast asleep next to Mari ❤️❤️
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More action will be coming soon. Hopefully Morpheus finds away to destroy the book and they finally get to be together. -JM ❤️❤️
Ps- again why didn't y'all tell my grammar was messed up in a couple of spots 😭😭😭😭
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Morpheus. King of dreams
Fanfiction"Spirts don't belong in this world" said Mariana to her friend Annie. "They belong in heaven or hell." "But I'm In love with him" said Annie "The living and the dead are forbidden to communicate in the waking world. I'm sorry Annie. Maybe in ano...
