The Labyrinth of the New Moon

[bravenewmods]

Most of Union was familiar now with the second world that had so abruptly inserted itself into their lives. They called it the Dream World: a place where fiction became more real than reality and where the imagination knew no bounds. If it weren't quite so intrusive, some might even find it an amusing place to visit - there were secrets to be uncovered here, surely, where the mental barriers of friends and enemies were relaxed, and powers to be taken advantage of. Who wouldn't want to host a pool party every night?

For a week, the people of Union continue to pop in and out of the Dream World until most have grown tired of the seemingly random nature of the disappearances. Low mutterings and disgruntled complaints begin to spread throughout the city, but it seems as if no one truly knows how to stop it. Giant fans to disperse the fog are suggested facetiously once, and a number of Fan Rotoms are seen working hard the next day... But such efforts amount to nothing.

On the night of the seventh day, something changes.

Those who pop into the Dream World tonight will realize immediately - the landscape has changed. Dream mists still swirl and eddy at random intervals, but the Neutral Spaces have grown dark and shadowed. There's no ominous feeling of danger, but rather... alertness. The sense that something unusual is about to happen.

Up in the sky, a shadowed moon gleams with a faint luster. A new moon. ...This is impossible, of course, but then, many things are impossible in this world. And no matter where you head, it seems as if each step takes you closer to that black moon, a gaping maw in the twilit sky... Step forward, retreat backwards, close your eyes and flee. It matters not. One more step and it has devoured you whole.

There is the sensation of falling, of spinning, of coming to an abrupt halt without feeling an impact. But when you open your eyes, you are not alone. Two or three others you may recognize are with you, and a long corridor stretches out before your group with doors dotting each side as far as the eye can see.

Welcome to the Labyrinth of the New Moon.

[OOC: All plot logs for people in the Dream World will occur here. Please make the first post with all the names of the people in your group in the subject line so people know where to post. Mod responses will come about once every 24 hours as long as at least one person has posted.

The group listings are here. We will not be running randomizers anymore, but you may still sign up with a full group of at least three if you can find one and tag in. Keep in mind though that the log may not be finished depending on when it is posted. You may also hop in an existing group as long as all existing group members give permission and the group is not full.]

Comments

[bravenewmods]

This was not meant to be assistance. This is a nightmare.

[The voice sounds tired.]

Go and sing as loudly as you can about nothing in particular so I don't have to listen to this. That's all.

[toxicrevenger]

But of course.

[Pamela tries not to grin.]

We would be happy to share our musical talents. Would you be so kind as to ensure our release so that we can continue on with our performance? There's only so much dancing we can do within the confines of a cage, after all.

[celebrity_commentator]

Hey, we can make nightmares work for us if we want.

[Rise listens in, and starts to smile a little smugly.]

Me, Pam, and my colleague in music here can definitely help you out. I don't perform in cages, though.

[roadrolled]

[Len folds his arms, he doesn't remember agreeing to anything...why does everybody assume he's agreed?! Besides, he's not the one stuck in a cage here.]

We can sing about anything? I'll do it if I get to sing lead this time. ♫

[bravenewmods]

Clearly, the idea here is that this is in exchange for saving you from whatever your subconscious has concocted.

[The Machamps unceremoniously poof into nothingness while the cages become licorice.]

You may sing anything as long as it is unrelated to whatever nonsense it is that's currently being played.

[toxicrevenger]

[Pamela pushes her way out of the licorice cage, climbing down off the platform.]

I'm fine with Len taking the lead this time. I'll do my best to sing backup vocals.

[She's not entirely confident of her ability to sing lead on a song, but if that's what's expected of her, she'll do it for a song or two. For now, she's content with letting Rise and Len take the lead.]

Let's get started, shall we?

[roadrolled]

[Len reaches down to try some of the licorice, but just spits it back out when he actually tastes it. It's not sweet at all! In fact, it's really gross!]

Fine, then I know the perfect song! Just follow my lead. ♫ [Sucking in a deep breath, Len starts singing No Thank You, without dancing, and without even putting that much effort into it. The lyrics are very relevant to how he feels about this entire situation.]

[bravenewmods]

Good.

Now do it over there.

[And without further warning, the thrilling trio are unceremoniously booted over to Cresselia's weird stage thing.

What does a Pokemon god need to do for some peace and quiet around here.]

[roadrolled]

[Joke's on you, Darkrai. Len's going to conveniently forget all about singing for you when he sees his sister.]

[toxicrevenger]

[Pamela sighs once she recovers from the jarring sensation of being booted over to Cresselia's stage. How irresponsible can you get? Oh well, she and Rise will have to make do.]

Rise? Can you think of a good song to sing?

[Turning Darkrai down doesn't seem like a wise idea...]