Welcome to Dreamworld - EPISODE 3

Episode 3 on YouTube

Wiatt and Star Light discover a new threat in the collapsed Dreamworld facility.

## Summary

The episode begins with Star Light and Wiatt unsure of how the facility collapsed and complaining about the rubble trapping them on the floor. Star Light reassures Wiatt that he'll be able to lead them both through the building in no time, but Wiatt is distrustful of the animatronic. He states that the company has been connected to many shady things and asks if the name Eric Gale rings a bell. Star Light nervously says that he shouldn't discuss such topics to guests or staff, but with the two being alone, he concedes. before eventually beginning to speak about him. Just as Star Light admits to having worked with Eric before, LolliPop interrupts from a theater balcony seat overhead, with Pop suggesting Star and Eric were very close.

When Star Light disagrees, Pop only pushes the issue. His sister Lolli protests and tells him he's not acting like himself, but when she suggests finding help, Pop shouts her down. He cryptically tell Star Light what he did with Eric was awful and shameful, in response to which Star Light himself becomes suspicious of Pop's odd behavior. Wiatt, pointing out Pop's bright red eyes, suggests that he must be infected with the virus that caused the entire facility to collapse. After again rejecting Lolli's pleas to get fixed, Pops gives Star Light and Wiatt a head-start to run and hide, threatening to tear them apart if he finds them. Lolli warns the two that Star Light may not be safe from the virus and they may be in danger, to which Wiatt reassures her they'll be fine.

A Dreamworld Entertainment employee training tape plays with a focus on how to handle urban legends and rumors. It begins by addressing a rumor that the facility was built over a haunted cave system, and that the evil spirit of an inventor that died in it while searching for eternal life now haunts the facility, looking for an heir to complete his mission. The tape explains that this incident occurred in the year 1980 and the supposed inventor was a small-town engineer who runs an arcade. Employees are instructed to tell any guests that ghosts do not exist and that there are no caves or tunnels beneath the facility, though the tape acknowledges that there are existent tunnels that were dug out for the building's construction. The tape addresses a second rumor by first acknowledging that guests often hear inhuman breathing from the ceiling in various rooms, as well as metal clawing at the facility's outer walls. As a result, people theorize that a monster lives outside of the walls, scratching at the walls to try and get inside. The tape calmly disputes that the entity isn't a monster but a "mechanical abomination" referred to as The Collector. Guests are not to be given this information in order to avoid causing a mass hysteria that must be calmed by force. The excuse employees are instructed to give to any guests who ask is that Rex is using a series of maintenance halls hidden from sight, or if Rex is present, to blame another animatronic that is currently absent.

    Rumor three began due to old posters decorating the walls of the facility, which gave guests the impression that there is a secret animatronic that could be used for private events or birthdays known as Winnie the Pegasus. Though he is featured on posters and was designed to be used in the main cast, he is not publicly available and has instead been reprogrammed to be Sara's assistant. No other staff members ever interact with Winnie, and it is unknown what Sara does with him in the facility's lower levels. If a child asks to see Winnie, employees are instructed to tell them to look into a ventilation shaft. If the child sees his glowing eyes, the employee should explain that he's too shy to come out. The fourth and final rumor is that staff themselves have begun to spread rumors and ask too many questions. The tape cheerily says that all concerns will be put to an end, and that the viewer will "end" as well. The tape says that the viewer does not have the authorization to view the files being shown. The viewer should have learned from Eric's mistakes and should've burned along with him. As the screen pulls back, revealing the tape is being viewed on a laptop, it states that Eric is happier now, and that he, Lewis, and two other missing employees are all being taken of. The tape addresses its viewer, Carly, by telling her that she'll be taken care of next while Carly watches in fear. Seconds later, mechanical creaking is heard in the darkness behind her. The laptop beeps, and a robotic voice begins a countdown from five as two hands rise up behind her. At zero, Carly's face distorts, and a deafening scream is heard.

Now on the floor containing the Arcadescape, Wiatt discusses how they've found no clues as to what could have caused the virus, and questions how Pop's mood shifted so violently. When Star Light overdramatically expresses how terrible the scenario is and begins crying, Wiatt looks over to see Star Light's Scarlet mask has moved onto his face. Wiatt comforts him, saying that everything will be fine with the two of them working together. When Star Light calms down, Wiatt then asks about his mask's functionality. Star Light explains that his masks react to his emotions and enhance his performances, with the Scarlet mask clicking on to enhance dramatic sad performances while the Bluey mask amplifies his more affectionate emotions. The masks cannot be worn at the same time, so if he were to cry during a love confession, the Bluey mask would move to make way for the Scarlet mask. Star Light apologizes to Wiatt about getting him trapped in the collapsed facility, though Wiatt says that he has been investigating Dreamworld Entertainment long before he got his job there, and that all of his footage is being sent to an anonymous individual who can help them. They both move to find the source of the virus.

    A nervous Eric Gale records a maintenance session with Winnie. He reassures himself that his task is no big deal and to follow a checklist left by the missing Lewis Bright. He begins his routine maintenance check, stating that the cause of the check is broken wiring around Winnie's neck. Eric alludes to rumors surrounding this animatronic and mentions it's the first time he's ever seen it himself. As he reviews his materials, the animatronic suddenly disappears. A creaking sound is heard throughout the room. Eric nervously calls out to the animatronic to return. Eric is caught off guard by Star Light, who apologizes to him solemnly, saying that he won't find any answers and that he left everything at home. As he begins to question Star Light, Winnie leaps in front of him, screeching.

A new tape begins with a recording of Lewis's burning house, from which Eric is heard screaming desperately for help. He cries that Sara can't keep playing games with him. He calls out one last time as he slams on the door before the tape cuts to his charred corpse on the floor, a smear of blood on the wall behind his head. A spindly hand lowers into view, and an orb of light forms in it. In an instant, both it and Eric's body disappear.

## Appearances

* Star Light
* Wiatt Nicholson
* LolliPop
* Masquerade
* Melody
* Mimic
* Carly Gale
* Winnie
* Eric Gale

## Credits

**Voice Actors**

Rainbott

- Star Light, Lolli, Employee training tape narrator

N/A

- Wiatt

Corey Wilder

- Pop

BibbleFlavouredMahoganySauce

- Eric Gale

**Artists**

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Summerdoddles

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## Trivia

* This episode makes the first reference to The Collector. The illustrations accompanying its mention are humanoid in appearance which is notably different from its form as seen in Episode 11.

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