Lean Time For Heroes

Sam had cried. He had cried and screamed and hit the door and panicked. After he'd done all of that, there was nothing left to do but wait. Wait and wait...maybe forever, if Remi didn't return. But he had nothing else to do. Removing his coat with shaking, pained hands he laid it down on a bench by the door and climbed on top. Ascended sleep was always light, but he fell into it quickly and deeply. He dreamt of happier times, for once, a break from his nightmares. Everything he wanted: An almost cartoonishly twee street with colourful houses. He made books and came home each night to his loving husband (Remi) and their cat. Jigano lived next door and they swapped gardening tips. The biggest bit of drama was a rude shopkeep from the other town. Isla was alive and well but lived across the street and only ever shook Remi's hand. He even had a little smile on his face as he slept, his head cushioned by his hands. However as he woke up by the opening of the door he shot up and the smile left his face as he saw Remi. Not that he wasn't happy, but...there was mostly confusion. How long had he been? And...what was that?! Instinctively he leaned away from the black unicorn and stared at Remi for some kind of explanation. Samuel I'm starting to wake from silent sleep I'm starting to break and I can grieve