It Was Just a Nightmare

Author's note
This story will tell of the strange nightmares Sal Polaris experiences through his time on Rannoch. This will include his AI family member. Kani.

The Moment
In the dark corner, a boy sat still. Looking down on his hands. A curious Sal Polaris tapped the shoulder. The face turned around with the appearence of a husk face and it screamed in Sal's face. In response, he woke up to see himself on the couch he fell asleep on.

Sal: It was just a nightmare. Dammit.

Kani: Your heart rate was increasing. Stress levels are high. Is something wrong?

Sal: No.

Kani: What's going on, Sal?

Sal: I've been experiencing nightmares for the past 3 weeks.

Kani: Do you need something to stop them?

Sal: No thanks.

Kani: If it's bothering you that much, then get mental assistance.

Sal: No!

On his bed, a present was there. It also has a card attached to the bow. Inside was a picture of a man, a woman, and a child.

"Happy birthday, we miss you. Please write us back."

In utter disgust, Sal ripped the card and picture.

Kani: They miss you, Sal.

Sal: I don't care.

Kani: Look at you! You once swore to protect the galaxy. You were a nice and kind person. Your still like this after 6 years. Maybe this is the reason you keep getting nightmares.

Sal: SHUT UP!!! I know that.

Let them Fester. Let them Rot
A boy ran from Sal as he saw himself in the destroyed village he fought in so many years ago. Around him, were people he knew and loved. Now dead. He chased the boy until. He heard voices of familiar people as he walked through.

"Sal... I'm proud of you."

"Polariska! Happy 17th birthday!"

"Tag! Your it!"

"I came for you."

"So, Kurlo? What do you want to be when you grow up?"

The boy that ran from Sal, stopped as he hugged onto the legs of an armored figure. The figure stepped down to see him. It revealed to be Sal himself without the helmet.

Sal: Wake up, Polaris.

Kani witnessed him awaking himself.