
Eternal Dreams
By Mercel

07 Jul, 2023

In a realm where dreams and reality were distinct, dwelt a unique being, Renalt. His existence was defined only within the subconscious, in the realm of dreams devoid of reality's constraints.

Viv, a beautiful human girl, inhabited the audacious reality. Despite her ignorance of Renalt's existence in her dreams, an inexplicable, profound love for him had taken root in her heart.

Tragically, Viv only remembered Renalt during slumber, forgetting their shared dreams upon awakening. In contrast, Renalt, forever awake in the dream world, craved Viv's presence.

Their love was strong and soulful, yet divided by the laws of sleep and wakefulness. Hungry for Viv's company, Renalt vowed to traverse the barriers and unite with his beloved.

His journey to reality, however, was treacherous and riddled with 'Animals', embodiments of sins that threatened to devour his purity and vigor.

Renalt withstood these beasts, his love serving as a shield and his determination as a sword. Endless battles ensued, each demanding colossal amounts of his energy and youth.

Amongst the harshest of these battles was the fight against Sloth, a monster that endangered Renalt with enticing illusions of surrender. Yet, Renalt remained steadfast, his eyes firmly set on Viv.

He then confronted Greed, a beast which fed off desires. Despite the alluring temptations, Renalt's love for Viv remained undeterred.

Last was Despair, a chilling phantom that sought to erase hope. Even during this final challenge, Renalt's spirit refused to waver, his love untamed and unwavered.

A weary but unyielding Renalt triumphed over these trials, and thus crossed the bridge to reality. He was changed, yet his love for Viv remained immovable.

Yet, upon entering reality, he found an unfamiliar Viv. They no longer shared the mystical dream connection. Interests and desires suddenly felt more contrived, less innate.

Despite his new demeanor, Viv struggled to recognize Renalt. Their worlds seemed incompatible, as falsehood crept between them.

However, their love acted as a beacon guiding them through the complex maze of reality. They adapted, they grew, they understood the unfamiliar emotions.

Progressively, Viv began to see Renalt as the same dream lover, albeit in a changed form. She found a new depth in his eyes, resonating with the love she had known in her dreams.

Renalt, too, found the real Viv. He saw the same dream girl beneath the veneer of reality, discovering a new, mature love.

They rebuilt their relationship brick by brick. From dream lovers, they grew into real-life companions. Their bond growing stronger each passing day.

Every night, they dreamt together, relishing their old dreamy love, while every day, they nurtured their love in reality, hand in hand.

Viv and Renalt found contentment in this unique existence. Renalt, who once knew only dreams, found his reality in Viv's love. Viv, whose dreams ever faded upon waking, found them lived on in Renalt.

Their love story defied norms, interweaving dreams and reality. They found a unique way to break sleep's laws, becoming real lovers whose hearts beat in unison in both worlds.

This is their tale, a testament to love's power. It demonstrates the courage to fight for true love, the strength to overcome obstacles, and the will to make the impossible a reality.

In their tale, the dream world and the waking are no longer separate. They entwine, like the love between Viv and Renalt. Finally, they were united, forever, in dreams and in reality.