Chapter 2: Ichigo and the Happy Companions

So, where are we headed?

You really need to pull yourself together.

Okay, Chigo, here's the plan. We're gonna sneak into the palace of Ura Vira, the wealthiest merchant in town.

We are? Why?

Cuz that's where the legendary Snow Crystal is. The only jewel of its kind in the whole world!

And tonight's the night we're gonna sneak in there and steal it!

You're kidding. So you're saying we're thieves now?

No, not thieves. Burglars.

Oh, well, that's a lot better! Thanks for clearing that up!

This makes no sense. The way we're dressed, why we're sneaking into this place... It's like a dream.

Well, that's because this is a dream.

Huh?

Okay, it's dangerous to stay here too long. So forget everything else. Just find the Snow Crystal.

Yep.

Got it!

Might help if we knew what we were searching for. What's this thing look like?

The Snow Crystal shines with an inner radiance of such beauty, it fills the beholder with calm and wonder. And when you touch it, it's as cold as snow.

It's a treasure beyond compare!

You know, this is all sounding kinda vague to me. You sure you're not just making this up as you go along?

Hey! I think I found it!

Stand back. I'll open it.

Huh?

One little lamp, that's it?

Huh? Kon? This looks like Kon.

No, wait! Now I get it!

Aladdin and the Lamp! You know, the story from Arabian Nights, the magic lamp and the three wishes?

Hm?

This whole dream is obviously based on that story.

............

Hold on, Uryu. What did you just say?

Who's Uryu? My name's Urio.

Never mind that!

Is this a dream we're in right now?

Either you haven't been paying attention or you're really obtuse. Of course it is.

If it wasn't a dream, there's no way things would be going so smoothly.

True!

Mmhm.

Ahh, hahahaha! Haaahahaha!

Hm?