This is a story that has an ending.  Really.  Don't believe me?  I can prove it; I already know how it ends.  I'll tell you...

Brandon's eyes squinted open as the harsh sunlight filtered through his bedroom curtains.  He opened one eye fully and looked around tentatively, getting his bearings.  He let out a breath that he hadn't realized he was holding when he saw his familair surroundings.  He was home, in his bed.

His football trophies stood dusty on the shelf across the room, as always.  A pile of clothes lay rumpled at the foot of his bed, right where he had left them.  He glanced at his clock; 9:47 a.m.  It all seemed right.

He rubbed the back of his head as he pulled his legs out and onto the cold floor.  Despite himself, he smiled ruefully.  It had all felt like a dream, but he knew better.  He knew everything that had happened in the last week had been real.  Well, it had felt like a week. Perhaps it had only been a moment here.

If I tell anyone about this, they'll think I'm crazy.  Brandon still smiled at the thought of explaining it to another person.

He made his way into the kitchen, in search of breakfast.  He poured himself a bowl of Froot Loops then made his way to the fridge for the milk.  A foreign slip of paper, stuck underneath a magnet, caught his eye as he was opening the door.  Brandon squinted his eyes and looked closely at the cursive letters. 

Until next time, it said.

Brandon smiled widely; he hoped there would be a next time.

There.  That is the end to this story.  See? I told you.  I suppose you're curious now.  Well, as always, the best way to reach the end, is to start from the beginning...

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The only thing to keep in mind with this one is the idea that the story should be able to end exactly as I've laid out in the first branch.

Everything that happens inbetween is completely up for grabs, so go wild!

The titles for each chapter should describe a part of the story. You can take a look at the first few chapter titles to get the idea.

As for length, it's hard to say how long it should be, as length will depend heavily on the events that take place and the various obstacles that must be taken care of before the end can be reached.

Potential Spoilers beyond this point : )

CHARACTERS
Brandon/King Tassian III - Our lovable
protagonist who has found himself in
somewhat of a strange situation.
Alistair Monk - Brandon's faithful advisor
Roary the dog - The friendly companion of
Alistair, who can, incidentally, talk.
Tiffy - seamstress and a 'young' lady of the
keep
Jaina - another lady of the keep, also a little
fed up with Brandon for all this coming
and going he seems to do in Igladia
Senny Grandon - Son of Robik Grandon, Chief Officer in command and head of the King's royal army and fleet.
Clover the dragon - the only dragon in Igladia that has not been greatly affected by the Ruby River.
King Kewn Guire - the enemy who happens to be waging a war in Igladia against King Tassian.
Lance & Chris - young brothers of Igladia who have their own ideas about how to solve the dragon crisis.

SETTING
The Land of Igladia, in an unspecified time. (And Earth, briefly; present day)

PLOT (So far)
There is trouble in Igladia! Kind Tassian has returned to his homeland, looking much younger (and also wider), and is needed to save the Land from its troubles. All the dragons of Igladia have been warped of mind and sensibilities due to being tricked into drinking from the Ruby River. They are now being controlled and used as a means to take over the Kingdom. What will Brandon do?

updated 24 days ago by Jillian