Laveen felt tired and weak after spending a bit of exciting time with Abiona. She had never left even when he was bratty. She had challenged him but was still nice to him. He was smiling ever so slightly as he fell asleep. He didnâ€™t wake even when she left. He hoped those two didnâ€™t show up any time soon. Right now though...right now he just wanted to sleep. He didnâ€™t want to be awake. He was tired and out of energy right now. He fell into a deep sleep and for once his dreams werenâ€™t haunted by nightmares. He wasnâ€™t haunted by the fact he was going to die at a young age. He was feeling happy and was dreaming that one day heâ€™d play and interact with the new girl Abiona. That he was walking and running and well. That had a small smile on his lips. He faintly heard the secret passageway wall open up. He whimpered as a sharp pain went through him but soon faded. He was sleeping with a smile for once. He barely registered his arm was lifted. He felt something soft and squishy and hugged it close. He slept for a good hour and a half before his eyes began to open slowly. His eyes looking around without fully registering anything for the moment. Until he saw the stuffed puppy and a smile crossed his face. He weakly pulled it to his face and moved his head. A bit of nuzzling before he looked around and saw Abiona. â€œAni...you are still here? I thought it was just a dream...Iâ€™m happy.â€ he looked at the stuffed puppy. â€œThis is Noni.â€ he said softly. Smiling at her. â€œI missed Noni. I had her when I was a little boy until momma died. Then it was taken from me.â€ he smiled the whole time. Though it soon faded as weariness hit him again. â€œIâ€™m glad you werenâ€™t just a dream.â€