The Story of NiGHTS:
Young Claris has a beautiful voice. Her skillfull singing is enough to make anyone stop whatever they're doing so they may listen to her. Yet no one has ever heard Claris' hidden talent, as she only practices alone. When she learns that auditions will be held soon for "Twin Dreams," she decides it's time to let the world experience her ability.
Elliot is a very successfull student at school. Not only are his grades and academics noteable, but he also excells as one of the playground's hottest basketball players. He is very excited when a group of kids from another school chalange him and his friends to a game. This will give him a chance to finally show off just how good he really is.
The day of Claris' audition finally arrives. After a life of practice, her chance of being heard is here at last. She is nervous as she walks onto the stage, but determined to go through with it. The bright lights and staring eyes, however, are overwhelming, and the pressure of stage fright gets the best of her. Afraid and upset, Claris runs off the stage.
Elliot is confident that he can lead his friends to victory, despite the tough opposition. It is a close game all the way to the last few seconds, but the ball is in Elliot's capable hands. But just as he is gearing up to save the day, a player from the other team steals the ball and takes it away for a slam dunk. Elliot is shocked at his misfortune, and leaves school that day in shame.
That night, the two teenagers go to bed, ending their less-than-spectacular days. Falling into a deep sleep, the day's activities are repeated for each of them in a dream. The dreams quickly turn into horific nightmares, which don't end until a resident of the dream world Nightopia interrupts with a plea for help.
Nightopia has been overrun by the malevolent Wizeman, who has taken control of a number of powerful beings known as Nightmaren. These beings represent the wild and imaginitve side of the human subconscious, making them unpredictable and dangerous. There is, in fact, one Nightmaren who was too much of a free spirit for Wizeman to tame. Known as Nights, this mystical creature will aid Claris and Elliot in their attempt to save both Nightopia and the world of reality from the clutches of evil.