Toby Robinson is a fifteen year old teenager with low cut black hair and brown skin. He loves playing video games, reading books and comic books, and watching good movies, you know, normal teenager stuff.

Today he is at his kitchen counter, talking to his mum about a weird dream he had during the night, and it has been bothering him ever since he woke up.

Toby Robinson: So I had this dream, right. In it I was running in this strange place, and some strange people were chasing after me. They all wore black robes, and I couldn't see their faces. But somehow I knew they were trouble... I ran as fast as I could, but eventually they all caught up to me, and then I was surrounded... It seemed like all hope was lost, but then some kind of light begins to shoot out of my body, and then Boom! I explode into a million pieces!... And that's when I received a message saying, Congratulations, you have inherited the Dream System... Do you know what that means, Mum? (The teenager asks his mother, after explaining his dream to her)

Sarah Robinson: Uuuuuh?... (Chuckles) I have no idea. (Sarah admitted with a smile)... Your dad used to have some strange dreams as well, but he always talked to Pastor Timothy about them, maybe you should too. (Sarah advised him, not really having much else to say)

Toby Robinson: You know I don't like it when you talk about dad, but you're right. Maybe I should talk to Pastor Timothy about this, he might be able to tell me what it means. (Toby tells her)

Sarah Robinson: Whatever makes you happy. (Sarah replied with a warm smile)

Suddenly a young boy rushes downstairs and joins them in the kitchen, where Sarah is doing the dishes, and Toby is waiting for the school bus to arrive.

Billy Robinson: Mom! I can't find my bear. (The five year old complained as he came to pull on his mom's clothes)

Toby Robinson: You really shouldn't be taking that thing to school you know? (Toby said to his little brother)

Billy Robinson: You leave me alone! (Billy yelled as he pointed at his older brother)

Sarah Robinson: Alright Billy, let's look for your bear together. I'm sure we'll find it. (Sarah said as she held Billy by the hand, helping him to look for his teddy bear)

Just then the sound of the school bus honking could be heard, meaning it was time for Toby to get to school.

Toby Robinson: The bus is here! I'm leaving! (Toby yelled as he grabbed his school bag from the kitchen counter, and heads for the door)

Sarah Robinson: Have a nice day sweetheart! (Sarah yelled from Billy's room, still helping him look for his teddy)

Toby Robinson: I will! (Toby answered before shutting the door on his way out, and going into the yellow school bus)

While in the bus Toby kept thinking about his dream. He said he experienced the dream from his point of view, but in truth he never really saw himself, just what his dream self was seeing and experiencing. This made the teenager feel very uncomfortable, because the dream felt like it meant something, and he didn't know what it was.

After deciding not to think about it any further, a screen suddenly popped up in front of Toby's face, with a message reading.

[System Integration Pending]

[Progress: 66%]

Toby Robinson: This thing again? Now I know I'm going crazy. (Toby thought as he swiped at the screen, trying to get it off his face)

"Are you okay?" (The boy sitting next to him asked)

Toby Robinson: Yeah I'm fine, just thought I saw a fly for a second. It's gone now though. (Toby lied with a convincing smile)

"Oh, okay" (The boy said before focusing his attention out the window)

Toby Robinson: I might really need to see a pastor after all. (Toby thought in defeat, being unable to get rid of this annoying screen)

This screen popped up immediately after Toby woke up from his dream, and it has been pending ever since then. With no way to make it go away, Toby waited until it disappeared on it's own, which it had done before, but it always comes back with a new update.

The school bus eventually reaches it's destination, which was Pride High School, a decent school in that area. After stepping out of the bus Toby takes in a deep breath, mentally preparing himself for another day of school.

"Hey Toby!" (A voice yelled as a car pulled up behind him)

A teenager who is the same age as Toby steps out of the vehicle, and then proceeds to shut the door behind him. He was a good looking boy with short brown hair, white skin and a noble gaze.

Toby Robinson: What's up, Todd? (Toby said as he goes to meet his best friend)

Todd Forager: Nothing much, stranger. (Todd said with a smile, before the two pumped fists)

Timothy Forager: How's it going, Toby? (The man in the car asked)

Toby Robinson: Everything's fine, Pastor Timothy. (Toby replied)

Timothy Forager: That's good, you two have a good day at school now. I'll see you at home son. (Timothy said before driving away in his suv)

Toby Robinson: Crap! I wanted to ask your dad something, how on earth did I just forget?! (Toby said as he watched his car drive off into the distance)

Todd Forager: What did you want to ask him? (Todd asked curiously)

Toby Robinson: It's just about a weird dream I had. Don't worry about it, it's not that important. (Toby said before heading towards the school building)

Todd Forager: Come on, don't do me like that. Tell me more about this weird dream you had, maybe I could even help. (Todd said as he followed Toby into the school)

Toby Robinson: (Sighs) Okay! If you really must know, the dream went something like this... (Toby said before telling Todd his dream, but leaving the screen stuff out)

By the time Toby finishes telling his dream to Todd, they were already sitting opposite each other in class. But the teacher is not yet in class, so they can talk for a bit longer.

Todd Forager: Wow, that's some dream. But if anyone would be able to tell you what it means, it would be my dad. He interprets dreams all the time, he's the best at it. (Todd said confidently)

Toby Robinson: That's why I was going to ask him about it, but I'll probably just ask him later... Hey how was bible camp by the way? (Toby asks)

Todd Forager: (Sighs) It was fine, I guess. But all the while I was there I was just itching to play some games, camping just isn't my style. (Todd admitted)

Toby Robinson: There's a new arcade that just opened recently, it's big and fancy and very popular. After school let's check it out together! (Toby suggested with a smile)

Todd Forager: That would be awesome. (Todd said before the two bumped fists once again)

Todd and Toby have been friends for a long time, ever since they were little kids. They met when Toby's dad had gone missing, and the church they were going to at the time helped Toby's mom cope with the disappearance of her husband.

They provided food, financial support and whatever else they needed until Sarah eventually got enough money to provide a stable home for Toby, who then was an only child.

The pastor of this church was Timothy Forager, and of course his son was Todd. Naturally the two kids developed a strong bond and became close friends, and it's been so ever since.

As the class started to get unruly due to the absence of their teacher, the teacher finally arrives. He was a young man with long blonde hair, and a sweaty face that made everyone realise that he must have had trouble biking to school this morning, and that's why he was so late and sweaty.

Fred Clover: Sorry I'm late guys, saving the planet is not an easy task. (Fred said as he wiped his face clean with a handkerchief)

Stacy Long: You know you could just take the bus, right? That's still eco-friendly. (The teenage girl tells him)

Fred Clover: True, but my way is better, and healthier for me too. Biking everywhere I go is how I keep myself in such great shape, and I'm very proud of that. (Fred said confidently, a slight smile on his face)... Now without further ado, let's tackle today's topic. (Fred said as he began to write on the white board with his marker)

While Toby is looking at the board however, that annoying screen pops up once again, but this time with a different message.

[Progress: 100%]

[System Successfully Integrated]

[Entering Dream State]

Toby Robinson: Wait what?... (Toby said before his vision went completely black, and he begins to lose consciousness)

Toby's head then slams against his desk as he falls unconscious on the ground instantly. Everyone in the class is more than shocked from witnessing this, with some not even seeing what happened because of how fast it happened.

Todd Forager: Toby!!! (Todd calls out as he rushes over to help his best friend)

Fred Clover: Toby are you okay?! (The teacher asks as he also rushes over, checking the body of the unconscious teenager)

Todd Forager: What's wrong with him? (Todd asked in worry)

Fred Clover: I don't know, that's why I'm taking him to the nurse's office... Everyone stay here! (Fred instructed the class as he quickly carries the unconscious Toby in his arms)

Todd Forager: No way! He's my best friend, I'm definitely coming with you! (Todd said determinately)

Fred Clover: Fine! But the rest of you stay in class! (Fred said before he rushes out of the classroom, with Todd quickly following behind him, leaving the rest of the students to wonder what even happened to their classmate)

Meanwhile, in a world with skies of many strange yet vibrant colors. Toby Robinson is laying on some green grass, with his eyes loosely shut. He eventually opens his eyes, and sees the colourful skies above him, leaving him to wonder.

"Where the heck am I?" (Toby asks in a daze)

Next: Toby The Dreamer.

Toby Robinson: Where the heck am I? (Toby asks in a daze, standing up from the grassy ground he was laying on)

Toby is now in some kind of meadow, with a long stretch of grassland all around him, and seemingly nothing else.

\[Dream System Successfully Integrated\]

\[Welcome To The Dream World\]

Toby Robinson: Dream system? Dream world? What the heck is going on here?! (Toby yells after reading the messages, still not understanding how he even got here)

[The Dream world: A vast world created by the subconscious of those who sleep, a home for entities known as the dream beings]

[The Dream System: A powerful tool created for the sole purpose of traversing the world of dreams, containing large pools of knowledge that will help it's user survive and thrive in any dreamscape]

Toby Robinson: Is this all for real? Do I seriously have a system now? Did I really travel into another world? (Toby thought to himself, thinking about this for a few seconds)... Just like an anime protagonist from an Isekai story, I've got a freaking System, man! This is so awesome! (Toby yells out, absolutely overjoyed)... Wait a second, does this mean I have stats? (Toby said outloud)

[Stats]

[Name: Toby Robinson]

[Race: Human (Dreamer)]

[Level 1]

[Health: 100/100]

[Exp: 0/100]

Toby goes through all information with a big smile on his face, surprised and thrilled to be seeing all of this.

Toby Robinson: Looks like I was right, I really do have a System now. What on earth is a Dreamer though? (Toby asks after going through the information on his stats)

[Dreamers: Individuals with the power to create, shape and manipulate dream energy, also capable of travelling into the world of dreams, and taming it's dream beings]

Toby Robinson: I guess that's what I am now, pretty sweet if you ask me. But why couldn't I have gotten something more manageable like a werewolf or a vampire system? There's tons of information on those. But then again, I don't want to end up turning into a monster. (Toby said to himself, for he was alone in this bizzare place)

Normally one would freak out of they suddenly found themselves in another world. But having enjoyed so many movies, tv shows and novels about people getting extraordinary powers from being in another world. The teenager couldn't help but to feel excited, about the fact that he was probably now superhuman, and might even get to go on fun adventures with cute girls.

Toby begins to move forward, trying to find somewhere else to be, because just standing here for too long doesn't seem like a good idea.

But after walking for about thirty minutes, and being unable to get his bearings. Toby's excitement quickly went away, replaced with nothing but pure frustration at his new situation.

Toby Robinson: Oh come on! Why is this place so confusing?! (Toby yells in exasperation, tired of walking around aimlessly)

The landscape of the dream world is somehow changing, you could be standing in a field one minute, and the next you're in a forest. This is exactly what happened to Toby, at first he walking in a grassy area, and now he's in a forest, and a scary one at that.

Toby Robinson: How long have I been in here, why can't I find a way out. (Toby said in frustration).... Isn't something supposed to happen by now?! (Toby asks out of sheer boredom at this point)

[Quest Received: Find And Tame a dream being]

[Quest Reward: Becoming a Dream Tamer

[Quest Penalty: Possible death]

Toby Robinson: Here we go! Now things are getting interesting! (Toby said in excitement)... All I have to do is find and tame a dream being, right? Seems easy enough, the description of this place said this world is supposed to be full of them. But then again, I haven't spotted one yet, and even if I do, is it wise to approach it? What if I run into a dangerous one, and it tries to kill me? This isn't a story where it all works out fine for the main protagonist. This is real life! (Toby finally realizes the seriousness of his situation, making him understand that he is way out of his depth here)

The location Toby is in now is a lot darker, with a lot of dead trees with next to no leaves on them. Toby is standing next to a large brown boulder, which provided him with some comfort that he at least won't be attacked from behind.

But once the boulder begins to move, Toby quickly realises that this was not a boulder, and runs away from it as fast as his legs could carry him, not taking his eyes off it for a second.

[You have encountered a wandering dream being, defeat it to gain it's power]

Toby Robinson: How on earth I am supposed to defeat that?! (Toby asks the system in panic, the thing he thought was a boulder standing up on it's hind legs, revealing itself to be a very, very large brown bear)

Toby looks at the wild animal in fear, absolutely terrified to be in it's presence. But then he realises something, he may have seen this animal before, very recently in fact.

Toby Robinson: Browny?! (Toby realises in shock, recognizing the familar face of the massive brown bear)

[Name: Browny]

[Race: Dream Being]

[Level: Low Grade Dream Being]

[Skills: Terror]

Next: What Are My Skills?

A four year old Toby Robinson stood in front of a kindergarten, looking quite nervous as he did so. This was his first day of school, and the little boy was too scared to go in.

Sarah Robinson: What's wrong, Toby? Don't you wanna go to school? (Sarah asked him sweetly)

Toby Robinson: I'm scared. (The little boy admitted to his mother)

Sarah Robinson: Well you don't have to be, school is an amazing place where you can make lots of friends. It will also help you learn and grow to become a successful young man one day. (Sarah told him encouragingly)

Toby Robinson: I don't know. (Toby replied sheepishly, still too scared to start his first day of school)

Just then a blue car speedily arrives and parks just a few feet away from the mother and child. A man steps out of the vehicle with something hidden behind his back. He had a smile on his face, and his clothes were a bit sweaty.

"I found it! It wasn't easy, but I finally found it!" (The man said excitedly, walking towards the two of them)

Toby Robinson: Daddy! (Toby yelled as he ran towards the man, who apparently is his father)

Marcus Robinson: What's up little man, how's your first day of school going? (Marcus asked as he carried his son with his other arm)

Sarah Robinson: He said he's too scared to start school today... Whatever shall we do? (Sarah asked with a smile)

Marcus Robinson: What! You don't wanna go to school today? Well that won't do at all, because I have a friend here that would love to go to school with you. (Marcus said with a smile)

Toby Robinson: Who? (Little Toby asked)

Marcus Robinson: Well it's Mr Browny! The bear from that cartoon you love so much. (Marcus said as he revealed the stuffed animal he was previously hiding)

Toby Robinson: Oh my gosh! It is Mr Browny! (Toby said with a big smile as he happily received the gift from his father)

But the smile on the boy's face quickly disappeared, after he notices that one of the bear's eyes were missing.

Toby Robinson: But he's hurt. (Toby said with a pouty face)

Marcus Robinson: Well son, that's because daddy had to fight off a monster in order to get him... And by monster I mean an aggressive lady at the store. (Marcus whispered that last part to his wife)

Sarah Robinson: So what do you say sweetheart, wanna start your first day of school now? (Sarah asked him)

Toby Robinson: As long as I have Mr Browny. I can do anything! (Toby replied with a larger than life smile)

Back at the present day, Toby Robinson is not smiling at all, because he is up against a massive brown bear, which bears a resemblance to the stuffed animal he used to own as a child. The bear was anything but a stuffed animal, in fact it looked like the real deal, but what made Toby think of his stuffed animal was the fact that this bear also has one eye, just like his Mr Browny.

Toby Robinson: This can't be real. (Toby said as he took a couple steps back)... What am I saying of course this is real! (Toby yells before running away from the wild dream being)

The bear got down on all fours and began to chase after Toby, surprisingly fast for it's size. Toby ran as fast as he possibly could, but no matter how fast he ran the bear was always just behind him.

Toby Robinson: And I thought this was going to be fun!... This isn't fun at all! (Toby yells as he runs even faster, but even still the bear was keeping up with him)

The bear's claws begin to glow an ominous red colour, before it takes a swipe at Toby's back. But the teenager trips and falls to the ground, just in time to avoid the strike.

Toby fell to the ground after tripping on a dead branch, then he saw the red slash of energy that left the bear's claws. The slash sped forward and struck a tree, downing it in an instant.

Toby Robinson: If that had hit me... I would be dead. (Toby realises in horror)

The claws of the bear starts to glow again, this time it got off the ground, preparing to land on Toby with it's energized claws. Toby rolled away just in time to escape the crushing attack of the bear, which crushes the ground Toby was just on.

Toby got up quickly and begins running again, but this time the bear has had enough of his antics, and takes another swipe with it's claws, sending an energy slash through the air which strikes the teenager in the back, throwing his body to the ground painfully.

Toby felt a great deal of pain coming from his back, before receiving a message from the system.

\[You Have Been Injured\]

\[ -30HP\]

\[70/100HP\]

[You Lack The Dream Points Needed To Heal From This Injury]

[Would You Like To Make Use Of Your Secondary Dream Points]

\[Y/N\]

Toby was still in shock from the pain, and couldn't even get up from the ground, let alone respond to these messages. Toby has never been seriously injured before, so he is now in a state of panic, feeling what felt like blood dripping down his back.

[Failure To Authorize The Use Of Secondary Dream Points]

[Your Health Will Slowly Decrease By - 5HP Until You Heal]

Toby got off the ground and tries to run away again, but the bear is still dangerously close, swiping at Toby with it's now unenergized claws. Toby immediately ducks down to evade the strike, picking up some dirt in the process and tossing it into the creature's good eye.

The bear growls in discomfort, temporarily blinded from the dirt in it's eye. Toby took this opportunity to run away, trying to hide from the dream being.

\[- 5HP\]

\[65/100HP\]

Toby Robinson: Dammit! Activate Secondary Dream Points! Heal me please! (Toby yells as he runs and hides behind a dead tree)

\[Secondary Dream Points Activated\]

\[-35 Secondary Dream Points\]

\[65/100 Secondary Dream Points\]

The wound on Toby's back begins to heal, revealing that he wasn't bleeding red blood, rather it was a glowing blue ooze of energy that was leaking out of his back. Toby sees the ooze dripping to the ground as the wound closes, being gone in seconds.

\[Health Restored\]

\[100/100HP\]

Toby Robinson: I'm okay, but I won't be for long... Once Browny finds me, I'm dead! (Toby thought in fear, not knowing what to do in this crazy situation)... This doesn't make any sense, why is my stuffed animal real and trying to kill me?! (Toby thought to himself, fear and confusion dominating his mind, while he is trying to stay as quite as possible)

The sounds of twigs breaking could now be heard, because Browny is looking for Toby, trying to sniff him out. Toby takes a peek from his hiding spot, seeing the bear some distance away with it's nose to the ground, slowly tracking it's prey.

Toby Robinson: Crap! What do I do now? (Toby thought in panic, realizing that the bear has gotten his scent).... Wait a minute, I have a system now, that means I should have special skills! (Toby said with hope in his eyes)

\[Dream skills: None\]

Toby Robinson: Dang it! (Toby said after reading the disappointing message)

[Dream Skills Can Be Purchased From The Skill Shop]

[Dream Points Are Needed To Purchase]

Toby Robinson: That's great... System, show me my skill shop. (Toby said quietly)

[Viewing Skill Shop]

[Dream Sword: 10 Dream Points To Purchase]

[Dream Shield: 10 Dream Points To Purchase]

[Dream Beam: 50 Dream Points To Purchase]

[???????????]

[???????????]

[???????????]

[???????????]

Toby Robinson: A sword, and a shield. I doubt that both of those things would help me much in this situation. Could be cool though. (Toby thought to himself, while briefly imagining himself with a sword and a shield, like a knight in shining armour)... I can't think about that right now, I have to stay focused! What about this Dream Beam? It's expensive right, so it must be powerful. (Toby contemplated)

[The Dream Beam: A concentrated beam of pure dream energy, which can destroy foes with the incredible power it unleashes]

Toby Robinson: This is it, this is what looking for... I'm getting the Dream Beam! (Toby said outloud, trying to select the dream beam option from the screen)

But just then Toby's hiding tree is hit by something powerful, falling to the ground with a loud thud afterwards. Toby turns around to see the massive one eyed bear, with it's claws now glowing red with energy.

[Would You Like To Purchase The Dream Beam]

\[Y/N\]

Toby Robinson: Yeeesss!!!! (Toby immediately screamed, but then he is slashed across the stomach by the ferocious bear, the force of the blow easily able to send him flying)

[Use Of Secondary Dream Points Authorized]

[You Have Successfully Purchased The Dream Beam]

[-50 Secondary Dream Points]

[15/100 Secondary Dream Points]

[Skill Can Now Be Activated]

[You Have One Free Use]

[You Have Been Injured]

[ -20HP]

[80/100HP]

[You Lack The Dream Points Needed To Heal From This Injury]

[Would You Like To Make Use Your Secondary Dream Points]

\[Y/N\]

Once again Toby is in a great deal of pain, and couldn't respond to any of the system's messages, watching as they all go away. His stomach is now bleeding the blue blood, he covers the wound with his hands, which does nothing to stop the bleeding.

Toby Robinson: It hurts. (Toby thought in agonizing pain, holding onto his bleeding stomach)

[Failure To Authorize The Use Of Secondary Dream Points]

[Your Health Will Slowly Decrease By -5HP Until You Heal]

\[-5HP\]

\[75/100HP\]

The bear was now inching closer to the injured Toby, the glow in it's claws brightening with each step it took. The dream being stands up on it's hind legs, ready to pounce on the teenager and finish him once and for all.

Toby Robinson: Dream system, activate... Dream Beam!!! (Toby yells out, his eyes quickly begining to burn bright blue in color)

\[Dream Beam Activated\]

\[One Free Use Spent\]

As the bear is about to crush Toby's body with it's massive bulk, a powerful beam of blue energy fires out of his eyes, blasting the bear with such overwhelming power. The one eyed bear is launched into the air by the force of the concentrated beams, which made it's body smash through several trees as it is getting pushed back.

The beams eventually run out of juice, ending the blast and the glow in Toby's eyes. The teenager looks around in shock , surprised by the destructive power he just unleashed.

Several trees in the forest were either smashed or destroyed by the dream beams power. And now even the menacing one eyed bear is laying motionless on the ground, dead or close to death from the looks of it.

[Congratulations, You Have Defeated A Low Grade Dream Being]

\[Quest Completed\]

\[25Exp Earned\]

\[25/100Exp\]

[Tame The Wounded Browny To Become A Dream Tamer]

Toby Robinson: What, oh that's right, the quest said I have to tame a dream being... But how am I supposed to do that? (Toby asks the system)

[Dream Taming: The noble profession of the dreamers, which allows them to take control of wild dream beings, and make use of their power]

Toby Robinson: Well, I'm not gonna figure it out just by standing here.... (Sighs) Let's get this over with. (Toby said before slowly waking towards the downed body of Browny, trying to tame his first dream being)

Next: Becoming A Dream Tamer