Buttons and Demons

Chapter 8 ~ Alone In The Real World, And The Birth Of The Attar Stone

Hannah, NiGHTS, Reala, and the little tim began their search for Hananh's friends; as Hannah began to call out for Kira and Lyra, the purple tim was hopping from one room to the next room while NiGHTS and Reala flew to look at the different rooms also in searching for Hannah's friends.

NIGHTS: *looking in the bathrooms* Miss Kira? Lyra? Are you here?

Reala: *searching in the bedrooms upstairs before the kitchen and study room* Miss Kira? Miss Lyra? Where are you two?

The purple tim still searches for Kira and Lyra in the dining room and peeps for any response.

Hannah: *in searching in her bedroom* Guys, where are you?!

The four searched every room, every corner, every unchecked place, and with it all done, they met up in the kitchen.

NiGHTS: Did you find them, Reala?

Reala: Sadly, no; how about the rest of you?

The purple tim shook her head for no as NiGHTS, and Hannah also shook for no. All four of them sigh, feeling sad and tired in concern.

Hannah: Where could they be?

Hannah seemed lost in thoughts, wondering where Kira and Lyra could be or if they went out...Hannah couldn't tell or answer that. But soon, Hannah heard a knock on the front door and listened to the real world of Toby's voice.

Toby: Hello? Hannah, are you there? Please answer me, Hannah!

Hannah rushes to the door and opens it. She was relieved to see the real Toby as he looked worried about her and Hannah's friends. Hannah suddenly gives Toby a hug in relief, but feeling sad and anxious makes Toby feel surprised for a second until holding Hannah close to him.

Hannah: My god, you're okay. But what are you doing here, Toby?

Toby: I was worried about you and the girls; you three were gone for a few days. And for that, I was afraid something happened to you. So, I began to search for you with the town's help; they were worried. Please talk to you.

Hannah: Yes, of course, you can. Please, come in.

Soon after entering the house, Toby nodded and sat with Hannah in the kitchen. He didn't see NiGHTS, Reala, and the purple tim hide from Toby under the dining table, waiting to see what would happen next as the two young humans entered the room.

Toby: Hannah, I don't know what happened those days ago, but the more I thought about you and the girls, the more I got afraid as if, like...something bad had happened. Please, Hannah. I would like to know what's happened here. Can you tell me? I promise I won't tell anyone about it.

Hannah: It's hard to explain, but I can tell you at the beginning in the best I can.

Toby nods, listening to Hannah's story of how it began on her first night attending Other Wonderworld. After listening to her story, it made sense to Toby; luckily, he believed in her.

Toby: Whoa...this is so intense, but what Lyra and Kira heard of the rumors and what our neighbors said about the haunted place is true. But, if this Other Wonderworld does exist...what could've gotten you targeted by the Demon Beldam the first time?

Hannah began to think about it momentarily, recalling the doll of her Toby left not too long ago. She decided to go and check the doll, hoping to bring it to Toby and see if it'll be a clue. However, something also came to her mind, and looks at Toby, asking him if he was getting thirsty or hungry since he was in the house.

Hannah: While I search for the doll, do you want anything to drink or eat?

Toby: Actually, I think hot chocolate should help me, plus I'll check the food to make sure it's still fresh during my search for you in the town and all. Plus, I had to fix the fridge completely.