Hanu's Adventure

Chapter One BOOM! Brother Hanu's powerful launcher blows Boss Stone away, but it also ignites the fireworks stored within the mansion. The violent explosion shatters every window in town, toppling several houses. The force of the impact sends the immobile Clockie hurtling into a nearby pond, finally granting him the freedom to move once more! "Tick-tock! Brother Hanu! Where are you, Brother Hanu!?" Back then, while Clockie was firmly attached to the town square, he still witnessed everything that happened within the town. He saw how Mini-Hanu infiltrated Boss Stone's fortress and witnessed that violent explosion. Not even stopping to pour out the water in his dial, Clockie sprints towards the origin of the explosion... Amidst the scattered debris, Clockie discovers nothing more than a small hat. "Hanunue... but why? If you don't wake up now, Penacony will..." "Pull yourself together, 'Watchmaker.' Someone must maintain control of the situation... If a wolf pack suddenly loses its leader, chaos is bound to ensue." The townsfolk cautiously emerge from their hiding places, their curiosity piqued by the abrupt silence that has befallen the streets. All the crocodiles that once roamed the town have vanished, leaving only Clockie amidst the ruins, shedding inconsolable tears. "Clockie, Clockie, did you kick Boss Stone's tush?" "Clockie, Clockie, where has Brother Hanu gone?" Clockie understands that the townsfolk seek reassurance now that they have just become free of Boss Stone's terror. And so, this time, Clockie tells them a lie yet again... "Is that true, Mr. 'Watchmaker'?" "Yes. The family head Hanunue sustained grave injuries during the previous defensive battle and will be temporarily unable to fulfill his duties. But rest assured, Hanunue will continue making significant decisions for Penacony." "Tick-tock, don't worry! Brother Hanu has just kicked Boss Stone's derriere and is now resting! It won't be long before you see his cool figure in the town once more!" Reassured by Clockie's words, everyone casts aside their fears and revels in the grand victory, knowing that they finally kicked out Boss Stone. They believe the terrible big crocodile won't trouble Dreamville again anytime soon after this defeat. They throw a grand celebration in honor of Brother Hanu, even though he himself is absent. Everyone enjoys a cheerful time... except for Clockie. That night, Clockie's mind is burdened with thoughts that keep him awake until the early hours. In his dreams, Clockie finds himself standing in a vast desert, with Brother Hanu positioned at the far end, gazing up at the sky. "Tick-tock! Where have you been, Brother Hanu?" "Come back to us, Brother Hanu! Dreamville simply can't exist without you!" In silence, Brother Hanu only watches as Clockie runs towards him, then gently removes his hat. "Hmph, it's beautiful here, don't you think?" "Yeah, is that why you don't want to wake up?" "No, the reason I don't want to wake up... is because all of you are sleeping so deeply." "I..." "Then come here and rest, 'Watchmaker.' If you lack the courage to face the nightmares, then seek refuge in sweet dreams for now..." "But remember, as long as this is a dream, you'll have to wake up from it sooner or later." He lets out a really cool sounding *hmph*. Then Clockie awakens, his clock face adorned with a tear stain.