My Sweet Nightmaren (Male Reala X Female Reader)

~The Path Beyond the Gate~

Waltzing in the air as music plays from an unknown place, the reflection of the two gracefully dancing midair could be seen on the mirror like surface of the ballroom walls.

In his arms I couldn't help but feel safe and I could feel my cheeks hurt from smiling so much. When the music faded Reala slowly and steadily brought me to the ground, letting my feet to touch the floor.

He slowly and reluctantly let go of me, his hand brushed my arm softly as he brought his hand to mine. "Come on, let's go explore together." He smiles "I'd love to." You said happily and together you leave the ballroom.
Reala flys you up to the floating rocks and shows you the view, after which Reala shows you hidden jewels and takes you on an tour of the castle and telling you important tips of how to escape if you where to get trapped again.
It was a wonderful date.

Reala noticed you were going to wake up soon and sent you off with a soft embrace.
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Soft warm sun trickle through the sightly open curtains, you gently open your eyes.
You awoke and stretched your arms above your head and a smile on your face, you've never been a morning person but you felt great.

Since you were in a good mood and it was a early enough to have a walk with Jackle and you do so with a skip in your step. It was a quiet early morning walk with your sweet troblemaking cat!

After a nice walk and delicious breakfast you decide to have some play time with your beloved Jackle. You spend your morning doing some of your chores, relaxed with your attention seeking cat.
At lunch you join your friends, Helen and William for lunch.

During lunch Helen and William exchanged looks as they watched you cheerfully eat your lunch. Noticing the looks you raised an eyebrow at them "What?" Helen was the first to speak up, she leaned in and put her chin in her palm "Y/n... You look really, really happy today. Did something happen?" "Huh? Nothing 'happened' I'm just in a good mood today." You shrug as you pock your food with your fork.

William suddenly made a face as if he had an idea. "Is it because of Selph?! He's your neighbor right? And you haven't been having problems anymore at work right?! Did... Did you two have a moment????" You and Helen stare at him in silence. Helen turned to you "Is it Selph?!?!" Shocked by this sudden revelation and frantically turned this idea down "What!? No! The reason I don't have problems at work is because the last manger had angry issues and everyone had issues with him!"

You continue "And no I didn't have a 'moment' with Selph, either." You give them a sturdy look hoping that it would convince them, at least a little bit. "We're just neighbors." You said with a stern tone to help drill it in, William and Helen look at you than each other "Sureeeee-" William said "Whatever you say Y/n." Helen said, their tones giving away their true opinion. They don't buy it.

  When lunch is over and William and Helen went on there way, I shook my head head at the thought of what my friends had been imagining. It all sounded rather silly to me.
Walking down the sidewalk I was just about home when I heard my name being called "Y/n!" I look over to see no other than the man in question. Selph was crossing the street to get to the side I was on. "What a surprise! I was just on my way home, so your not that far from my house, huh?" It's true, only four houses apart. I nod politely "Yep, that's right." Selph points to the neighbors across the street "I was just going around and introducing myself the neighborhood. That couple is quite friendly, kept trying to make me stay for dinner so they can introduce me to their daughter."
Selph laughs.

"Oh I see, are you going to be visiting the rest though out the night?" I asked curious he smiles and shakes his head "No, in fact my friends want to take me out tonight, you see. After all it's like they say 'in the nights, dream delights'!" He had this twinkle in his eyes that made me feel like I should know what that means... We said our goodbyes and he went on his marry way.

Because it was the weekend I got my favorite takeout for supper and binged a couple of shows. Although Jackle, being the little trouble making he is decided my takeout was not enough and brought me a-ugh little... Mouse. It was still alive too, soon followed a cat and mouse chase no, really, it was a mouse chase!

Long story short Jackle ate his little snack outside and was let back in after the fact. After Jackle had his fun he was sure to take my spot on the couch for a cozy little nap. When night came I went and bundled up to have a relaxing sleep.
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I happily look up at the dream gate in front of me and was quickly able to see Reala flying to me. "Reala!" I smiled and took a step to him and he flys down to my level "Y/n~" we exchanged a hug. 

  Reala seemed almost shy as I stared at him. "What should we do today?" I say as I took a step to him, Reala titled his head slightly as he thinks "Humm? Well we could also explores the doors or we could explore the dream gate area. I know you haven't had a chance too yet." Reala suggest.
I think for a moment and look at our surrounding areas and noticed the pathway outside the gate, although I never saw it before I realized it went in both directions.

It peaked my interest. "Hey, Reala? What's over the gate? Is it safe to go out there?" I asked as I couldn't help but wonder if anything was beyond the gate at all?
Reala looked at the gate "You can go on that path. But nothing is really out there however, you're more likely to get attacked by the wakers, which as the name suggests, will wake you up earlier." Reala leans in and puts his hand on your head "But, don't worry I'll protect you, Y/n~" 

Reala smirks as he watched my face goes red, I quickly turned away from his stare and turned to the gate "L-lets go, Ook?" I say as I start walking away from him.
I feel a tap on my right shoulder and glanced only to see Reala wasn't there I realized I had fallen for this old trick as I whipped around to see him giggling on my left side "Wow Y/n, you fell for the oldest trick in the book." My face turns red "Really, Reala?!" But I can't stay mad for too long when he giggles let that.

Me and Reala go along the path and like he had said earlier, there really isn't much here. There was a pound that was deep and clear but that was the most exciting part. The path didn't lead anywhere either I was for a lack of better words underwhelmed.
That's when I saw the big, black, and endless-ness that was on the side off the path, it was... Empty and forbidden, with mist overflowing, but the darkness called for me to take a chance and see what was there...

"That's the Dark Ocean." Reala's voice snapped me out of whatever trace I was in, I look away. Reala looked serious as he eyed the ocean "It can be dangerous if you where to fall in. Why don't we go back?" Not wanting to risk anything I agree and follow him back to the gate.

Back at the gate we ran into Nights "Hello! Y/n~ and Reala~" Nights eyed us suspiciously "What where you doing out there? Reala you know nothing is out there?" I raised my hand guilty "Oh that's because I asked him to show me." Nights turned to me with a grin "Oh, Really? How interesting!" Nights starts laughing

Reala gave her a glare of disapproval with only a hit of a blush "What's that supposed mean? Nights." Anyone could tell he was trying hard to stay serious. Nights still grinning "I'm not as dumb as you think brother~" she giggles "What's the matter Reala? Want me to give you two lovebirds some space?" Nights winked and quickly flow off, obvious running away from Reala.

And with just a glance you could see him redden which made me started giggling with Nights. "Hey" I nearly jumped out of my skin when Reala suddenly whispered in a deep voice in my ear, I put a hand on my ear that he whispered in feeling my face heat up "Wah! Reala!" I whined but not for long.
Just seeing his face made me start giggling all over again, Reala was flying towards me again. Only with me watching him this time when I was suddenly lifted off the ground to mine and Reala's surprise.

"Hey Reala! If you want her you have to come get her~" the voice spoke and I could immediately tell who my 'captive' was as I turned to see Nights giggle.

And so a playful chase ensured, much to everyone's enjoyment.