One Upon A Dream

Chapter 2 (Calm before the Storm)

It was another beautiful day on Vestus.
Bats were making their deliveries to Earth with the protection of the owls and production was going smoothly....until..

*CRASH*

"What the hell was that?!" The bats said to one another . Soon, (NAME) came stumbling out of the training chambers, all woozy and tired, covered in rubble.

"Sorry ya'll!" They exclaimed "Dream catcher training is kicking my ass today hee." Sweat dripped from their brow.
(NAME) was finally old enough to start their training and work their way up to the top with their mother.

But this work was a lot harder than they thought.
A bat must go under extreme training if they want to be a dream catcher. This training includes surviving all sorts of weather found on Earth, along with surviving its inhabitants. But the child of the goddess had no choice.

Today, (NAME) was now working of overcoming Earths dangerous weather patterns and it wasn't really working out liked they hoped.

"Cheer up, (NAME)" Solar spoke. "You'll get it next time for sure."
Solar was one of (NAME)'s best friends, he was a barn owl currently under training to protect bats doing deliveries. Still dressed in his armor, he and (NAME) walked down the castle hallway.

"Yeah, if I wanna screw up and possibly get the team killed from Vast's stupid copy-bats. Why does my mother insist on this so much, she has me doing battle training now!" (NAME) exclaimed, throwing their wings in the air and falling on their back on the cold castle floors.

Solar- "The Goddess just wants to show you and everyone else how strong you are. And if you wish to take her majesty's place, you need these."

(NAME) - "Maybe you're right, but how am I supposed to live, laugh, love in these conditions?"

A group of higher level bats walked past and gave a patronizing remark,
"Y'know (NAME), if you weren't such a dumbass then maybe you would be with us. Don't even think about joining our delivery team, that's if you even make it."

The bats laughed a walked off.
(NAME), angered, violently flapped their wings attempting to catch up to them and maybe teach them a good lesson, but Solar quickly snatched one of their legs with his talons while (NAME) was still in the air.

"Don't" he said "They aren't worth it."

(NAME) - "I think I now have one more reason to keep this shit going."

Solar - "And what's that?"

(NAME) - "Sticking my accomplishments up their ASSES!"

~Time Skip~

(NAME) had been working very hard since then. A little fire lit something big inside of them that burned incredibly bright.

Months went by, sure the work and effort was hard
..really hard...

But they kept going, no matter how many times their mind told them to stop.

Soon, it was time for the finally exam. All the dream catchers to-be were lined up, and one at a time they did the obstacle course that consisted of weather, dogs, distractions, and dream sack swaps.
Quicker than expected, it was (NAMES) turn. Anxiety filled their body but they were determined to do well, it didn't have to be perfect, just good enough to get on the team.

(NAME) was able to pass the exam with flying colors, though it wasn't first place, they were still able to make it onto the team.

4 days went by, and it was finally time for (NAME)'s first delivery. They were in their room, decorated with things of all kinds, pretty flowers, crystals, even vines and glowing bluebells.

A bat guard then knocked on the door,
"My liege, your mother wishes to speak to you."

(NAME) - "Oh! I'll be right there"

They quickly finished putting on their designated armor and began making their way towards the throne room.

Once there, they gazed at their mother, the goddess of the universe, Nebula. She sat, perched upside-down on a large decorated branch.
Nebula was enormous compared to the rest of the bats. Her throne and herself needed a really big throne room just to fit. Then again, it's wasn't just the throne room that was larger than Nebula. The whole palace was!
With a soft voice, she spoke,

"My child, my beautiful bundle of joy, words cannot express how proud I am of you!"

She reached out her wing and, as gently as she could, caressed (NAME)'s cheek.

"Heh, thanks mom, I'm actually really nervous."

(NAME) gave a little chuckle and so did Nebula.

Nebula - "It is okay my (NAME), that nervousness will soon pass. I suspect that it's almost time for deliveries."

(NAME) - "Oh god, holy shi- okay i think im read..."

Nebula giggled and climbed off her throne. Nebula and (NAME) held thumbs and Nebula carefully bumped her head with (NAME)s.

Solar flew into the throne room, all dressed in his armor. The metal claw attachments clanking against the marble floor.

"Oh (NAME), there you are! It's time to go."

(NAME) let out a shaky sigh and released from their mother. As they walked out, they gave one final look to their mother before flying towards the take off station.

"Here we go."