(Or) "Through the Looking Glass"

The day was as predictable as any other.
"Work in a few hours, need to get up, get ready."
The long trek down the ladder of the loft bed was always a chore.
After a moment of finding his equilibrium, Apollo reaches for the door.
With a blinding light, Apollo steps out onto a smooth, rocky pathway.
The pathway sat upon a tranquil lake, a lake very familiar to him.
Fallen Leaf Lake.
In a trance, Apollo follows the path to a lone door in the middle of the lake.
Without hesitation, he opens the door.
Inside the small room is nothing but a lone mirror.
Apollo slowly approached the large mirror.
"Who's...that?"
Looking back at him was a taller, fuller husky.
His smirk was screaming out untamed confidence.
"Is...is that...me?"
As the smile on the reflection grew, Apollo put his paw to the glass.
Apollo's movement was paralleled.
Another bright light and the dream was over.
"No more shrimp before bed. Ever."
Apollo let out a long sigh.
"Work in a few hours, need to get up, get ready."
He makes his way to the bathroom to get ready.
After a steaming shower he dries off and looks into the mirror.
The same reflection as in the dream.
He looks down at his paws and his new markings.
"Not dreaming this time."
Another deep breath.
And with a familiar smirk:
"Alright, lets do this."

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