He fell asleep in the sand, having something he thought was a vivid dream.
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"Hello there, Lockwood." A deep and gravelly voice was projected.
"Who's there?!" He said, whirling around.
It was Emperor Kamado.
"What are you doing here?" He asked.
The Emperor didn't answer. "I have noticed that you have a friend by the name of Iris."
Lockwood snorted. "Some friend."
Kamado smiled. "You must think like that when anyone tries to convince you I am evil. They are just trying to either gain the throne of the Fire Kingdom or help their kingdom become more powerful. They are not working for the greater good."
Lockwood nodded.
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He woke up on a sandy beach all alone, except for the turtles on the shore and the seagulls in the sky.