Perhaps a hidden talent is yet to be shown, what can the formerly repressed teen do as a talent?

SCHRIK: *laughing as he tries to carry two of the younger kids visiting Nightopia* Alright, alright, I get it! Go to the stage to wait! I know you're excited but this is a bit too much! 

KID 1: But it's been FOREVER since we've seen you dance! 

KID 2: Yeah! You stopped dancing when you were sent to that orphanage! We really love your dancing! *eyes sparkle* Even if this is a dream, we're so happy that we can watch you perform again! 

SCHRIK: *blushes* Alright, alright, I get it! Now go and have fun, you little gremlins! *sets them down and watches them run off*

LUCYRE: *joins him, curious* You know them?

SCHRIK: From my time on the streets before ending up in the orphanage... *smiles sheepishly* I used to freestyle dance during that time to entertain the others, but I gave up once I was caught. In my eyes, why bother when no one would care, you get it?

LUCYRE: Oh...

SCHRIK: Don't worry! *smiles reassuringly* That all changes today. It's... kinda nerve-wracking, actually. I don't know if I'll do okay with the dancing, it's been that long... *rubs neck* 

LUCYRE: *places hand on his shoulder, he looks over, she smiles* Well, you know what I think? I believe you will do spectacularly! You have been practicing this dance for a while haven't you?

SCHRIK: *eyes widen* LUCyRE...

LUCYRE: So, go and bring smiles onto their faces! The stage is yours, as they say! *gently nudges him*

SCHRIK: A-Alright! Yeah, I've got this! *jogs to backstage*

LUCYRE: *smiles, joins the others* He's ready.

HELEN: *panic* Okay, I may be a tad bit worried...

CLARIS: *gulps* I getcha. We're both performing before he is, sure, but Schrik seems like the kind of guy to freeze up on stage. 

ELLIOT: Let's have a bit of faith in him, guys. Schrik's pretty strong from what I've seen. 

WILLIAM: Yeah! We just gotta trust that he'll do great! 

NIGHTS: I agree. *smiles* Good luck to the three of you.

CLARIS: Well, you have a point... *smiles a bit, gets up* See you all then! 

HELEN: *waves, joins Claris to head backstage* 

OWL: *steps onto the stage after the two disappear* Welcome, everyone! We are proud to have this wonderful show of three performances for all the Visitors to Nightopia! We hope you enjoy your time here! Three of our current guardians have offered their talents up to the stage, which we hope will enchant the night further into a pleasant dream! First up, we have Claris Sinclair! 

ELLIOT: *cheers her on* You can do it, Claris! 

NIGHTS: Do your best!

CLARIS: *smiles, takes the microphone* L-Let's do this! *deep breath as the song plays*

https://youtu.be/61l1zx9Y_MQ

NIGHTS: *claps with the audience* A splendid melody! Bravo! 

ELLIOT: *grins wide* Amazing, Claris! 

CLARIS: *blushes, but bows* T-Thank you so much! *exits as Owl re-enters*

OWL: Quite the magical song, is it not? Perhaps to enchant us further tonight, we can call upon Helen Cartwright to deliver a wonderful number for us as she plays her violin!

HELEN: *steps out, sees her mom, she smiles* I dedicate this song to my mother, and my boyfriend who's yet to perform. I hope that he finds the strength to do his best through this song! 

SCHRIK: *eyes widen* Helen...

HELEN'S MOM: *smiles tearfully* Oh, Helen...

HELEN: *puts her bow on her violin* 

https://youtu.be/rZ0mRtLOQu8

HELEN: *she looks so magical, Schrik actually blushes very strongly behind the curtains*

SCHRIK: *tears fall* G-Gosh, she can't do this to me...! *wipes them, grins with determination* Alright, I can do this! *gets ready to step out as Claris smiles at him*

OWL: *steps out as Helen joins the other two at the back* That was a wonderful performance from Ms. Cartwright! However, allow us to end this night with a dance from the latest member of the guardians! Schrik Edvard!

SCHRIK: *smiles at Helen and Claris* See you guys then. *steps out onto the stage, nearly gets blinded by the spotlight, breathes, opens eyes as he sees the girls join their friends, but then he nearly gets shocked when he sees the other SSV TMs cheering him on with their teams*

CHIRO: *smiles at him, holds up a banner with MK and Siyu saying, "SCHRIK!!!!"*

SCHRIK: *blushes* "This baby brother of mine...!" *notices some very familiar faces, eyes widen* "They were friends from my time on the streets AND also the orphanage..." *a grin forms* "Well then, the show must go on, I suppose." Alright, let's get this show on the road! *the music plays as he lies down on the ground*

ALICE: *confused* Why is he lying down on the ground?

TANG: Apparently it's how the dance begins? Some performances do that in their choreography... 

MK: This is going to be sooo exciting! 

CHIRO: *smiles, a small memory of his older brother dancing with a light in his eyes echoes in his mind* "Good luck, Schrik!" 

SIYU: Ooh, ooh, it's starting! *everyone goes quiet*

https://youtu.be/yZwWKTJBq54

EVERYONE: *goes wild. LITERALLY.*

KIDS: *tears up* 

SCHRIK: *panting, but bows* Tusen hjertelig takk! *smiles brightly, his chest glows slightly*

TARA: *notices* Huh?...

OWL: *walks out* And with that, today's show has come to an end. Thank you for being here today! 

SCHRIK: *gets tackled by the kids again* Woaaah, cut me some slack, kiddos! *amused*

KID 1: THAT WAS SO AWESOME!

KID 2: Loki hath returned from Hal! 

SCHRIK: OH MY GOD, QUIT IT! *blushes* 

CHIRO: *jogs over* That was crazy!! 

SCHRIK: *blushes even more* C-Chiro! 

KID 1: Oh?

KID 2: Hi! Are you his new friends?

MK: We totally are! *slings an arm around Schrik's shoulder*

CYAN: *takes his other shoulder* You can say, we're pretty tight. 

KID 2: That's so cool! I'm Hailee! 

KID 1: And I'm Jørgen! Thanks for taking good care of our friend! Schrik's finally happy! 

SCHRIK: H-Huh? *surprised*

HAILEE: It's all over your face! *giggles*

JØRGEN: Even during our time together, you always seemed so sad. I'm happy that you can finally dance again with no burdens! 

SCHRIK: *eyes widen, but soon they soften as he ruffles their heads* Awww, you guys grew up while I wasn't around! 

HAILEE: AHHH STAPPPP!!!!

JØRGEN: YOU'RE SO EV- AHAHAHAHHA STOPPPPP!!!!

SCHRIK: Over my dead body! *grins, everyone smiles as they watch this*

TARA: *is still frowning* "Just what WAS that light...?

venusaura So I did not pay attention. Apparently there was another Helen. Should we fuse the two (the NiGHTS Helen and the Sonic X Helen since that's what I was thinking for Schrik's girlfriend)? XD