The young dreamer and his dream beings have finally reached solid ground, the area of land surrounding the giant anthill that stands at the centre of this domain. Toby and Charming dismount from Noble, while Browny takes a minute to catch his breath.
[Browny Has Deactivated His Wandering Terror]
Toby Robinson: You did good, Browny. Got us here safe and sound. (Toby tells the dream bear with a warm smile, happily rubbing his soft fur)
"Growl." (Browny growled in anger, narrowing his gaze at the swarm of butter ants descending from the anthill)
Prince Charming: That's a lot of ants. (Charming comments, his hand hovering near the hilt of his blade)
Toby Robinson: Then it's a good thing we're not fighting them. (Toby tells them quickly, focusing his intense gaze on the anthill itself)... Dream Beam! (The young dreamer shouts, firing into the wall with the incredible power of his eye beams, the devastating force eventually punching a hole straight through the rock hard substance)
[-24 Dream Points]
[Dream Bank: 1567 Dream Points]
Toby Robinson: Let's go, let's go, let's go!!! (Toby shouts as he rushes into the hole he created, his dream beings quickly following behind him)
The swarm of ants rush towards the gaping hole, intent on following them through it. But inside the young dreamer's eyes are burning brightly, his gaze fixed on the ceiling of the underground chamber.
Toby Robinson: Dream Beam!!! (Toby shouts, unleashing another blast of his dream beams)
[-23 Dream Points]
[Dream Bank: 1544 Dream Points]
The dream beams blast into the ceiling, triggering an explosion that brings down several tons of dirt and debris, which crash near the hole and seal it shut.
Prince Charming: Brilliant thinking, My Lord. Better to fight within an enemy's stronghold than outside it. (Charming praises him)
"Roar!" (Browny grits his teeth, snarling at another swarm of butter ants emerging from the shadows)
[Browny Has Activated His Terror Claws]
The dream bear charges into battle with the ants, his terror charged claws effortlessly slicing through them. Browny handles the threat on his own.
Prince Charming: While that was impressive, do not get too comfortable. We've got more incoming! (Charming informs them before unsheathing his blade, now ready for combat)
The ground beneath their feet rumbles violently, but a more immediate threat claims their focus. A larger swarm of butter ants is attacking, rushing down from the walls of the underground chamber.
"Neigh!" (Noble roars as he rears up, declaring he's more than ready for this fight)
[Browny Has Activated His Terror Charge]
Browny's fur bursts into intense red flames, his strength and fury rising exponentially. Fueled by the boost, the dream bear charges forward, roaring as he effortlessly decapitates the first ant that crosses his path, and then proceeds to savagely maul the others.
[Noble Has Activated His Majestic Speed]
Noble dashes forward in a flash of super speed, his powerful hooves stomping down and crushing butter ants as he charges through them. Prince Charming stays close to his lord, their swords swinging in unison as they cut down as many ants as they can.
Toby Robinson: This is so awesome! (Toby grins widely, marveling at his newfound skill with the blade)
Prince Charming: Keep your eyes peeled, My Lord! Overconfidence breeds a lack of self awareness. Remember what I taught you. Stay sharp, and keep your head! (Charming yells while swinging his sword, cutting down more and more butter ants)
Reminded of his training by Charming, the young dreamer stops fooling around and locks in, fully committing himself to the battle.
Toby Robinson: The best defense is a good offence! Keep your wits about you! And show no quarter! (Toby shouts, his dream sword cutting down enemies left and right)... I may not be perfect, but perfection is overrated. All I have to do is never stop swinging! (Toby yells, slicing through multiple ants with a single powerful swing)
Prince Charming: Nicely done, My Lord. Well executed. (Charming compliments his skill)
The swarm of butter ants have all been put down, the battle is won, and the threat has been neutralized.
Toby Robinson: Having a great teacher helped. (Toby grins confidently, his dream sword resting comfortably on his shoulder)... This can't be it, right? There's gotta be more of them hanging around here somewhere... I mean, we haven't even seen the final boss yet! (Toby raises his voice, knowing exactly what he's doing by making these statements)... Confidently asking for trouble and bragging about how it's too easy, check and check! And now that message is out into the universe, so all we have to do is wait for something big to happen. Which should be right about... (Toby is smiling while saying all of this, thinking about causing an effect that only happens in movies)
A loud, high pitched buzzing sound suddenly fills the air, immediately getting everyone's attention. Within seconds, dozens of flying butter ants quickly descend seemingly out of nowhere. They surround Toby and his dream beings in a coordinated fashion, defending their home from these intruders.
Toby Robinson: Inspect. (Toby quickly activates the skill, assessing the threat level of these new butter ants)
[Inspect]
[Name: Butter Ant Drone]
[Race: Beast Type Dream Being]
[Level: Normal Grade Dream Being]
[Skills: Venom Spray]
Toby Robinson: Okay this seems bad, but we've still got this... Right? (Toby asks the others, his nervousness revealing his uncertainty)
Prince Charming: We're completely surrounded, and in more ways than one. (Charming informs him, motioning to the butter ants that are scurrying down the walls, gathering to surround them as well)
"Growl!" (Browny bares his teeth in defiance, showing no signs of backing down)
Toby Robinson: Alright, this situation is somehow only getting worse. We might have to get the heck out of here. (Toby tells them nervously, now realising how badly this could end)
The ground beneath them violently trembles and quakes. Moments later, a powerful explosion of force rips open the earth, its shockwave hurling Toby and his dream beings to the ground.
Two massive mandibles had caused that eruption, with the butter ant carrying them now emerging from the shattered ground, slowly revealing its larger than life body.
Toby Robinson: Me and my big mouth. (The young dreamer mutters as he stares at the kaiju sized butter ant, suddenly feeling like he is the insignificant ant)
All Hail The Butter Ant Queen