Nightmare

                                    

                                          
You open your eyes, a cloud of green smoke surrounds you. It dissipates slowly and you look around at your environment... you are in a cave. The walls are lit by glowing pools of green liquid. You try to make out sound but all you hear are falling droplets of water coming from the ceiling. You sense a shadow behind you, something swooshes past you as you look back. You heartbeat quickens and you cover your ears and shut your eyes tightly. "It's just a dream, it's just a dream, it's just a dream." You whisper to yourself.
"It is not" an ominous voice echos.
 You turn your head quickly trying to find the direction in which the voice came from. "Who are you?" you whisper. You walk forward trying to investigate.
"You ask me, when you do not even know who you are" the voice answers with a wicked chuckle.
You stop dead in your tracks and you stay quiet, your heart pounding against your chest, you brace yourself and manage to muster up some courage "what do you want from me?" the last words falter, your nerves very apparent in your voice.
"I have a plan Y/N" the voice states, the sound of your name sends chills all over your body. "You are part of that plan... As of right now you are nothing but a name Y/N... but you could be so much more"
You stay quiet and suddenly a figure steps out of the shadows. It makes its way closer and you squint your eyes trying to make out what you are looking at. You breath hitches as you see the creature extend, almost as tall as the ceiling. Your head tilts as you stare up at the cloaked figure, you cannot make out a face but two green orbs stare back at you from under its hood. The creature lifts its bony hands towards its face and pulls the fabric off its head revealing a face that sends you into shock. It's face is completely skull like, ghostly flesh seems to be hanging off it like a rotting corpse. You had not noticed that you were walking backwards until you feel your back hit the wall. The creature walks closer until it is right in front of you. It extends its long arm towards you, its hand grabs your chin lifting your head to meet its gaze. It searches your face for a moment, inspecting you. You twist your head to the side and shut your eyes, you feel as though you could pass out any second from fear.
"Do not be afraid child, if you join me and aid me in my quest, I will give more than a name. I will give you a place beside me and we can conquer this world together... join my army and not only will I spare you, but I will help you unleash your potential" you feel his breath on the side of your face. You turn your head towards it once more, its glowing green eyes piercing through your soul.
"What could I possibly have to offer you?" you say a little more aggressive than you thought yourself capable of at the moment.
The monstrous creature laughs in amusement "You will know in time, for now, stay close to the boy. I will give you time to think about the offer I have made you, but remember... no one can stop what is coming Y/N." he quickly places his hand on your head and an eruption of green light blinds your vision. Your eyes glow bright green as the light that expels from his hand transfers into your head. Your head whips backwards as you scream in pain.
"Sweet dreams child" the creature says and lets out a maniacal laugh that echos until everything fades to black.
You wake up on the floor screaming, still not completely aware of where you are. Your fingers digging into your scalp as a sharp pain radiates in your head. Loud footsteps can be heard from above and Finn and Jake race into the room shortly after. Afraid and feeling vunerable from your blinded state you push your body against the wall and get into a fetal position.
"Y/N ARE YOU OKAY?!" Finn screams worriedly but the words sound muffled and incoherent to you. Jake looks at you in distress trying to see if you were hurt. The pain in your head subsides slowly and your vision begins to clear. You focus on the floorboards underneath you and then you look up to see Finn and Jake crouching over you with scared expressions on their faces. "Are you okay?" Finn asks again, this time the words are clear as day. "I- I had a nightmare..." you stutter.
"Here- let's help you up" Jake says and both him and Finn grab each of your arms, pulling you up off the hard floor. You walk over to the couch and sit down, bringing your legs up to your chest as the memories of what happened seap in. You were scared and it made you feel like you needed to be guarded. You don't know who you are and what the intentions are of anyone around you. You need more information and the last thing you want is for Finn and Jake to think you are crazy. It might be better to stay quiet until you find out who you can trust. "It was just a nightmare." You say shaking your head. "Sorry" you add. "Thats alright... was it the same one you had before?" Finn asks sitting down beside you. You shift uncomfortably at the close proximity. "No" you find yourself saying, that is the truth, technically I am not lying. "It was nothing..." you say getting up and pacing the floor.
"It sounded like you were really hurt Y/N, are you sure-" Jake starts but you don't let him finish. "I am really sorry- I didn't mean to scare you. It probably just has something to with me being in an unfamiliar place... thats all." you say with a slight laugh trying your best to convince them. Finn and Jake just look at eachother in confusion. They aren't buying it. "Well, let's just talk to PB about it- it could be something she wants to know" Finn explains.
You panic slightly "Oh no no thats okay. Please... I'd really hate to bother her with it. I promise you- I am fine." you say smiling.
"Uhm- okay, if you think its not a big deal then we don't have to fuss over it" Jake says a little hesitant. "But if you have another one, let us know... okay?" Finn adds.
You shake your head "Of course, I'll let you know" you say intently trying your best to reassure them. They look at eachother once more trying to decide if not telling Princess Bubblegum was a good idea. Finn rubs his hand over his eyes and pinches the bridge of his nose. He is still wearing his pajamas, which look more like a onesie. Jake looks over to you and lets out an exhale and then a chuckle.
"You really scared us there Y/N" Jake says.
You look at their faces and you can see that they genuinely looked scared, but still, you find yourself wanting to set boundaries... just in case.
"Luckily I know what will cheer us all up!" Jake says as he walks towards the ladder leaving you and Finn alone.
You stare at him and he quickly looks down at what he is wearing. "Oh- I am still wearing my pj's hehe" he says, his face coloring. "That's kind of embarrassing" he adds.
You let out a small laugh, you find his embarrassment kind of cute. "Well you walked in on me in a towel the other day which is considerably much worse" your cheeks warm remembering how embarrased you were.
"Haha, guess were kind of even then" he replies smiling.
"Guess so" you say back.
You suddenly hear Jake singing down below and the rustling of some kitchenware. "Bacon pancakes making bacon pancakes"
"Oh yes! Come on lets go eat!" he says with a wide grin. You give a slight nod and follow him down to the kitchen.