"Nickolas. It is time, wake up."
Nick stirred in his sleep, "Leave me alone, can't you see I'm sleeping?"
"Nickolas..."
Nick swatted at the hands touching his shoulder. "Nickolas, please it is time."
Nick sighed and rolled over opening his eyes sleeply,"Time for---" Nick jumped suddenly realizing he hadn't been dreaming.
Nick sat up and moved to the far end of the bed holding his knees to his chest with his arms wrapped around them,"What do you?"
The same girl from before smiled,"I want to show you something. Do not be afraid. I can't hurt you. Nor would I ever dream of hurting you. Besides, I can't Nickolas."
"Why," whispered Nick.
"You'll see," she smiled. "Now would you like to see what it is?"
Nick shook his head,"I don't trust you. I'm not going anywhere unless it's home."
The girl sat back down next to him,"I understand. How about we talk first. Maybe that will help."
Nick nodded slowly,"Alright..."
"My name is Wren. I am here to help you understand why you are having strange dreams, why you are carrying that key, and many other things."
"Are you dead?" Nick whispered.
Wren laughed, "I used to be dead but now I am alive!" When she saw Nick confused, she shook her head, "Do not worry. I am very much alive. Would you like to hear my heart beat to prove it?"
Nick shook his head,"No that's ok."
Wren grabbed his hand,"Just listen." She put his hand right infront of her heart. He could feel her heart pumping and hear it, without even touching her. Nick's eyes widened and he stared at his hand. He wasn't even touching her and yet, he could feel her entire body flow through his hand. He closed his fingers and saw her wince and jump.
Nick jumped as well,"Wh-what just happened?"
Wren smiled, "You must be careful. You have great power and strength. You squeezed my heart."
Nick stared down at his hand,"Did I hurt you?"
Wren put her hand on top of his,"Just a little. But I should have expected it."
Nick looked at her,"I felt you."
Wren brushed his hair out of his eyes,"Of course you did, Nickolas. Of course you did."