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age 12

a young girl falls into a dream world. Where the people of the kingdom have an animal heads. EVENT THAT CHANGES GIRL’S LIFE

(think of how Alice in wonderland fell into the hole)

random girl shows up in town. people see her and spread a rumor that she is here to kill the snake. Since she came out of the forest alive. 

The kingdom believes that if they make her a queen. The curse will be broken. 

The king is also a 12-year-old boy who lost his parents in a battle against the Forest God, Naga, who is a giant golden snake. EVENT THAT CHANGES BOY’S LIFE

The king does not want the girl to become a queen. He believes that he will be dethroned by the people since he cannot kill the snake. 

He is cruel to the girl. Locks her in a dungeon. 

Tries to kill the snake. PLOT 1

3rd person is the king’s guard. That protects him wherever he goes. SIDE CHARACTER

The plan did not work. Girl finds a way out with help from servants and the people of the town. Who believes she can kill the snake. 

Guard catches her and brings her back to the king.

They decide that if the people really believe she can kill the snake then let her try.

girl trains with weapons and with the king. 

They go back to the forest and kill the snake. 

When they do. girl is pulled back to her world. 

When she wakes up. She is still in clothes from that dream. 

She tries and finds a way back. 

BORING!!!! UGH MY BRAIN!!! 

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vida - infp-t

Mediator personalities are true idealists, always looking for the hint of good in even the worst of people and events, searching for ways to make things better. While they may be perceived as calm, reserved, or even shy, Mediators have an inner flame and passion that can truly shine. Comprising just 4% of the population, the risk of feeling misunderstood is unfortunately high for the Mediator personality type – but when they find like-minded people to spend their time with, the harmony they feel will be a fountain of joy and inspiration.

Being a part of the Diplomat Role group, Mediators are guided by their principles, rather than by logic (Analysts), excitement (Explorers), or practicality (Sentinels). When deciding how to move forward, they will look to honor, beauty, morality and virtue – Mediators are led by the purity of their intent, not rewards and punishments. People who share the Mediator personality type are proud of this quality, and rightly so, but not everyone understands the drive behind these feelings, and it can lead to isolation.

At their best, these qualities enable Mediators to communicate deeply with others, easily speaking in metaphors and parables, and understanding and creating symbols to share their ideas. Fantasy worlds in particular fascinate Mediators, more than any other personality type. The strength of their visionary communication style lends itself well to creative works, and it comes as no surprise that many famous Mediators are poets, writers and actors. Understanding themselves and their place in the world is important to Mediators, and they explore these ideas by projecting themselves into their work.

  Mediators’ ability with language doesn’t stop with their native tongue, either – as with most people who share the Diplomat personality types, they are considered gifted when it comes to learning a second (or third!) language. Their gift for communication also lends itself well to Mediators’ desire for harmony, a recurring theme with Diplomats, and helps them to move forward as they find their calling.

Unlike their Extraverted cousins though, Mediators will focus their attention on just a few people, a single worthy cause – spread too thinly, they’ll run out of energy, and even become dejected and overwhelmed by all the bad in the world that they can’t fix. This is a sad sight for Mediators’ friends, who will come to depend on their rosy outlook.

If they are not careful, Mediators can lose themselves in their quest for good and neglect the day-to-day upkeep that life demands. Mediators often drift into deep thought, enjoying contemplating the hypothetical and the philosophical more than any other personality type. Left unchecked, Mediators may start to lose touch, withdrawing into “hermit mode”, and it can take a great deal of energy from their friends or partner to bring them back to the real world.

Luckily, like the flowers in spring, Mediator’s affection, creativity, altruism and idealism will always come back, rewarding them and those they love perhaps not with logic and utility, but with a world view that inspires compassion, kindness and beauty wherever they go.

Idealistic – Mediators’ friends and loved ones will come to admire and depend on them for their optimism. Their unshaken belief that all people are inherently good, perhaps simply misunderstood, lends itself to an incredibly resilient attitude in the face of hardship.

Seek and Value Harmony – People with the Mediator personality type have no interest in having power over others, and don’t much care for domineering attitudes at all. They prefer a more democratic approach, and work hard to ensure that every voice and perspective is heard.

Open-Minded and Flexible – A live-and-let-live attitude comes naturally to Mediators, and they dislike being constrained by rules. Mediators give the benefit of the doubt too, and so long as their principles and ideas are not being challenged, they’ll support others’ right to do what they think is right.

Very Creative – Mediators combine their visionary nature with their open-mindedness to allow them to see things from unconventional perspectives. Being able to connect many far-flung dots into a single theme, it’s no wonder that many Mediators are celebrated poets and authors.

Passionate and Energetic – When something captures Mediators’ imagination and speaks to their beliefs, they go all in, dedicating their time, energy, thoughts and emotions to the project. Their shyness keeps them from the podium, but they are the first to lend a helping hand where it’s needed.

Dedicated and Hard-Working – While others focusing on the challenges of the moment may give up when the going gets tough, Mediators (especially Assertive ones) have the benefit of their far-reaching vision to help them through. Knowing that what they are doing is meaningful gives people with this personality type a sense of purpose and even courage when it comes to accomplishing something they believe in.

Too Idealistic – Mediators often take their idealism too far, setting themselves up for disappointment as, again and again, evil things happen in the world. This is true on a personal level too, as Mediators may not just idealize their partners, but idolize them, forgetting that no one is perfect.

Too Altruistic – Mediators sometimes see themselves as selfish, but only because they want to give so much more than they are able to. This becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy, as they try to push themselves to commit to a chosen cause or person, forgetting to take care of the needs of others in their lives, and especially themselves.

Impractical – When something captures Mediators’ imagination, they can neglect practical matters like day-to-day maintenance and simple pleasures. Sometimes people with the Mediator personality type will take this asceticism so far as to neglect eating and drinking as they pursue their passion or cause.

Dislike Dealing With Data – Mediators are often so focused on the big picture that they forget the forest is made of individual trees. Mediators are in tune with emotions and morality, and when the facts and data contradict their ideals, it can be a real challenge for them.

Take Things Personally – Mediators often take challenges and criticisms personally, rather than as inspiration to reassess their positions. Avoiding conflict as much as possible, Mediators will put a great deal of time and energy into trying to align their principles and the criticisms into a middle ground that satisfies everybody.

Difficult to Get to Know – Mediators are private, reserved and self-conscious. This makes them notoriously difficult to really get to know, and their need for these qualities contributes to the guilt they often feel for not giving more of themselves to those they care about.

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taeyeon entj-a

Taeyeon ENTJ-A - egotistic - narrissis - sadistic - charming - confidance - arrogant -  charisma -  drive, determination, and sharp minds

Commanders are natural-born leaders. People with this personality type embody the gifts of charisma and confidence and project authority in a way that draws crowds together behind a common goal. However, Commanders are also characterized by an often ruthless level of rationality, using their drive, determination, and sharp minds to achieve whatever end they’ve set for themselves. Perhaps it is best that they make up only three percent of the population, lest they overwhelm the more timid and sensitive personality types that make up much of the rest of the world – but we have Commanders to thank for many of the businesses and institutions we take for granted every day.

If there’s anything Commanders love, it’s a good challenge, big or small, and they firmly believe that given enough time and resources, they can achieve any goal. This quality makes people with the Commander personality type brilliant entrepreneurs, and their ability to think strategically and hold a long-term focus while executing each step of their plans with determination and precision makes them powerful business leaders. This determination is often a self-fulfilling prophecy, as Commanders push their goals through with sheer willpower where others might give up and move on, and their Extraverted (E) nature means they are likely to push everyone else right along with them, achieving spectacular results in the process.

At the negotiating table, be it in a corporate environment or buying a car, Commanders are dominant, relentless, and unforgiving. This isn’t because they are coldhearted or vicious per se – it’s more that Commander personalities genuinely enjoy the challenge, the battle of wits, the repartee that comes from this environment, and if the other side can’t keep up, that’s no reason for Commanders to fold on their own core tenet of ultimate victory.

If there’s anyone Commanders respect, it’s someone who is able to stand up to them intellectually, who is able to act with a precision and quality equal to their own. Commander personalities have a particular skill in recognizing the talents of others, and this helps in both their team-building efforts (since no one, no matter how brilliant, can do everything alone), and to keep Commanders from displaying too much arrogance and condescension. However, they also have a particular skill in calling out others’ failures with a chilling degree of insensitivity, and this is where Commanders really start to run into trouble.

Efficient – Commanders see inefficiency not just as a problem in its own right, but as something that pulls time and energy away from all their future goals, an elaborate sabotage consisting of irrationality and laziness. People with the Commander personality type will root out such behavior wherever they go.

Energetic – Rather than finding this process taxing Commanders are energized by it, genuinely enjoying leading their teams forward as they implement their plans and goals.

Self-Confident – Commanders couldn’t do this if they were plagued by self-doubt – they trust their abilities, make known their opinions, and believe in their capacities as leaders.

Strong-Willed – Nor do they give up when the going gets tough – Commander personalities strive to achieve their goals, but really nothing is quite as satisfying to them as rising to the challenge of each obstacle in their run to the finish line.

Strategic Thinkers – Commanders exemplify the difference between moment-to-moment crisis management and navigating the challenges and steps of a bigger plan, and are known for examining every angle of a problem and not just resolving momentary issues, but moving the whole project forward with their solutions.

Charismatic and Inspiring – These qualities combine to create individuals who are able to inspire and invigorate others, who people actually want to be their leaders, and this in turn helps Commanders to accomplish their often ambitious goals that could never be finished alone.

Stubborn and Dominant – Sometimes all this confidence and willpower can go too far, and Commanders are all too capable of digging in their heels, trying to win every single debate and pushing their vision, and theirs alone.

Intolerant – “It’s my way or the highway” – People with the Commander personality type are notoriously unsupportive of any idea that distracts from their primary goals, and even more so of ideas based on emotional considerations. Commanders won’t hesitate a second to make that fact clear to those around them.

Impatient – Some people need more time to think than others, an intolerable delay to quick-thinking Commanders. They may misinterpret contemplation as stupidity or disinterest in their haste, a terrible mistake for a leader to make.

Arrogant – Commander personalities respect quick thoughts and firm convictions, their own qualities, and look down on those who don’t match up. This relationship is a challenge for most other personality types who are perhaps not timid in their own right, but will seem so beside overbearing Commanders.

Poor Handling of Emotions – All this bluster, alongside the assumed supremacy of rationalism, makes Commanders distant from their own emotional expression and sometimes downright scornful of others’. People with this personality type often trample others’ feelings, inadvertently hurting their partners and friends, especially in emotionally charged situations.

Cold and Ruthless – Their obsession with efficiency and unwavering belief in the merits of rationalism, especially professionally, makes Commanders incredibly insensitive in pursuing their goals, dismissing personal circumstances, sensitivities, and preferences as irrational and irrelevant.

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ch.1-6

Vida awoke in a sweat. Heart pounding and aching. Her dreams seem so real that her mind tends to play tricks on her. She got out of bed and walked to her window. It was dark out and the moon was shining so bright. She opens the window and the breeze from the night air flowed in. She looked up at the moon. Wondering what this dream could mean. This world that she sees is dark and overgrown. She could see something bright in the distance. Like the sun shining down on an opening of this dark and overgrown place.“I wonder why I dream about it every night? My heart aches to know that I could never go there. My eyes do not see well, and I tend to be very clumsy. I dream about lands because I cannot see faces. The beauty of the landscape is what captivates me. What inspires me to want to dream.”A tear fell from Vida’s eyes. She could not control these feelings she was having. She started to sob and when she went to wipe her face, a hand reached out to her, and she grabbed it. “A hand in thin air. Where is the rest of the body,” Vida said out loud.In an instant, she fell from her window and on top of someone. Vida closed her eyes and reached out her hands feeling for a face. She grabbed a nose or was it a snout? She reached for ears, and she felt something floppy and covered in fur. Vida opened her eyes and to her amazement what she saw in front of her was a dog. Her mouth widens, and she fell backward onto a tree trunk.“What are you? Who are you?” Yelled Vida. The dog stood up and bowed. What Vida saw was not a pet but a human body. With a dog’s head dressed as a knight with a long sword at its waist.The dog spoke, “My name is Cylas, at your service.” Vida stood up and dusted herself off. She looked curiously at the creature and started circling him, “I must be out of my mind! I knew I couldn’t see faces but dogs? Really! I am replacing peoples faces with dogs?” Vida yelled out. Just then, the sound of branches started shifting and a tree began to fall. Cylas pulled Vida’s arm and started to run, “We have to move. It’s not safe in this forest. Follow me.” Vida ran trying to keep up. She heard a large crash behind her. She looked back and what she saw caused her to trip over her own feet. Vida fell to the ground face first and busted her chin. Cylas turned back around and stopped to help her up. They both looked up and a giant voice called out, “Where are you going little ones? I just want a tiny taste. I promise it won’t hurt too much.”“Naga! Please, don’t eat us!” Yelled out, Cylas. “We are sorry for entering your forest without permission. Please, let us go.” Vida stood petrified and felt out of her mind. What she saw in front of her was a Giant Golden Snake. The snake laughed, “Oh Cylas is that you, I smell and who is this that I scent. Something different. Something new. Maybe tasty too.” Cylas pushed Vida to the side pulled out his sword, “Naga, I cannot allow you to eat her. If I must, I will fight ”Vida ran behind a fallen tree far enough away but can still see. He looked so brave and strong holding up his sword. He beyond doubt was a knight and shining armor. Naga laughed and then lunged at Cylas with its head missing him by a few inches. He slashed his sword at Naga’s head and the snake screamed. He pulled up and threw his tail at Cylas, and knocked him off his feet. Naga head began to attack while Cylas was on the ground. Vida came running full force with a large branch from a fallen tree. It ran right into Naga’s left eye. Naga screamed in pain. Vida grabbed Cylas and they began to run as fast as they could out of the forest. As they ran out of the forest. They could hear the echoing cries of Naga in pain. They slowed down to catch their breath. Vida fell onto her back exhausted, “what an adrenaline rush that was. I can feel my heart popping out of my chest. This is the best dream I ever had. Did you see me charging into Naga’s eyes with that giant branch? I bet you didn’t see that coming, did you? Oh, I never want to wake up!” Cylas kneeled down to Vida and said, “Vida, this is no dream. This is the land of Aislinn. The land you’ve created with your own mind. We, creatures, have come to live on this land in harmony. You are our Goddess of creation. When you speak the surrounding land change. Anything you say is created by your words and thoughts alone. When I heard your cries, I knew I would find you. I followed your weeping into Naga’s forest and there I saw you. Floating in the moonlight sky, crying. I reached out to you and you took my hand. I did not think that the vision I saw would be so real. It took me by surprise and I pulled back. You came with me then fell on top of me.” Vida raises up onto her elbow and looked dead into his eyes, “Me, a Goddess? There’s no way. This is all a dream. A really deep lucid dream but still a dream.” “You will understand more. Once we reached the castle.” He responded as he looked ahead. It was morning by the time they reached the village. It was bustling with music and noise and yelling merchants. All walks of human-like animals were running around. Vida stood at the opening of the gate and watched with eyes as wide as they could go. She glanced up at Cylas and back onto the villagers. Goats, cats, horses, and even pigs. They all had heads of an animal with a human body. They were walking upright and spoke in the human tongue. Cylas began to walk into the crowd with Vida holding on to the thin fabric of his sleeves. Vida couldn’t help but look around her. The sight that she was seeing and hearing was filling her empty heart with excitement. She turned her head back. A group of children came running through them. Causing Vida to tumble over backward. A strong arm caught her before she fell. Vida looked up to thank the person who saved her. Astounded as she was to see a knighted horse. “Thank you, kind sir, for helping me out there.” Cylas turned back to see what had happened. He rushed over to them and bent a knee. “Commander Arrington! I have found the Goddess of creation.” The commander was not pleased with him. He looked over at Vida, swept her off her feet, and carried her onto his shoulder. The view was even better than before. She could see everything around her. Her heart swelled with joy. At last, they reached the crystals castle. It shined so glistening against the sun. “I can’t imagine the beauty once the moon comes out,” Vida said out loud. Commander Arrington put Vida down onto the ground. He did not speak a word and continued walking. Everyone followed until they entered the throne room. Vida was so small compared to the Commander. That no one could see her behind him when they entered.A voice called out, “Commander Arrington! What is the meaning of this? Why have you barged in, in such a manner?” The Commander moved to the side and Vida walked in behind him. “My king, the Goddess of creation have arrived. We have found her at last.” The king rose up from his throne and walked towards Vida. He circled her as she did before to Cylas, and then he chuckled, “Why is she all dirty and have a bloody chin? I would assume that a Goddess would come to us in a beam of light. With a beauty unmatched and not clothed in such a simple attire.” Cylas bent the knee and responded, “My King, we ran into the Forest God, Naga. The Goddess saved me by injuring his left eye.” Vida felt funny standing there like she was a sideshow attraction. All she could think of was how long of a neck the king had. He didn’t have to circle around her as many times as he did. She felt so uncomfortable and blurted out, “Stop circling me you, Llama King! Your neck is long enough to be able to see enough of me!”The room became silent. The king finally took notice of Vida’s eyes. He grabbed her by the chin and whispered, “You dare to raise your voice at me? Do you honestly want me to believe that a simple girl like you could be the Goddess of creation? I am King Taeyeon and you are nothing but a child.” He released Vida’s chin and commanded the guards to take her to a locked chamber.The king could not help but laugh, “Ha, her? She is the goddess of creation? A child. She is but a child. A noisy one at that! I wanted a Queen. Cylas, why is it that you have brought me a child instead of a queen? The curse on this land has been here for 10 years. I want to see my handsome face. Brush my hands through my flowing locks again.” King Taeyeon, the llama king, did not want to marry anyone in his kingdom. He believed that no one was good enough to be his queen. If he were to marry, it would have to be someone as beautiful and grand as he was. He thought about it for years, what if I were to marry the goddess of creation? Would that break the cursed on this land? I would no longer remain cursed with this llama head and I would marry a goddess. They will worship and chant my name as the greatest king to ever live. The King called on Commander Arrington and told him to find the Goddess of creation no matter what it took. 2 years have passed and the mission was still ongoing. The King was still determined to find his Queen. Cylas, the Royal Knight who guarded the King at all times, Took on this mission and searched for the Goddess. That’s when he heard her cry in the forest and brought her back to the castle. The disappointed king when he met Vida. She was not what he envisioned. She was not grand nor as beautiful as he was. How can she be the one who created this land? Can he ignore what he promised the kingdom and not marry her? Or will he go through with it and marry her? There was no doubt that the townspeople saw her enter the kingdom. Everyone will be whispering that the king is going to save us. Cylas stood by the King’s side, “You are still a Grand King rather you do or do not marry her. She cannot take that away from you. You do not need the approval of the townspeople.” The king stood in silent pondering how to make this all right again. If he does not do as he promised. Then what kind of a King will he be? Then, an idea popped into his head, “She is but a child. I cannot marry a child! This is fantastic! I will tell the townspeople that the Goddess of Creation is a child.  I cannot marry her and I will find another way to break the curse.” Cylas saw the look in the King’s eyes. It gleamed like the passion he lost moments before came flooding back in. How would they find another way to break the curse on the land? Vida was panicking. Walking back and forth from the window to the door. “This is not a dream! How am I going to get out of here and what are they going to do to me?” Then there was a knock at the door. It opened and a young girl with a kitten’s head came walking in, “sorry my lady, I did not mean to startle you. My name is Dawne. I am your maid now that you will be married to the king soon.”“Married to the king? I’m marrying the king? There’s no way. I don’t even know him. Plus, I’m only eighteen.” Vida said mockingly. “You must! To break the curse on this land,” exclaimed Dawne.    Vida looked at the young kitten’s face. Although, so cute. She saw the sorrow in her eyes. Like she was pleading with her whole heart. This poor girl living with the head of a cat. How horrible could that be? She had no idea but Vida could not say no to such a precious kitten in front of her. She nodded, and took Dawne’s hands and agreed, “okay, if it’s to break the curse then on this land I will marry the llama king.” She was effortlessly persuaded by this clever little cat. With eyes so pure that not a single person could say no to her. “I’m curious about what he will look like. Do you know Dawne?” asked Vida. Dawne replied, “No my lady, No one has seen the king’s face in many years. It’s an awful tragedy really. There’s no painting or photographs to show how beautiful he is. Now, let’s talk about that later. We must get you ready for dinner.” Vida came down to dinner dressed in a flowy white dress with open sleeves, and gold accents all over. Taeyeon designed it for the goddess before he knew who she was. It would have been his first gift to her. Vida sat down and joined Taeyeon at the table. Vida tries to make conversation, “So I hear that I’m going to be your Queen soon.” Taeyeon spits out his drink in surprise and replied, “Oh, you heard about that, huh? Well, actually I changed my mind. I don’t want to marry you. Don’t make that face. My reasons are simple. You are too young to be my bride. Let me guess, you are about 15 years of age?” Vida didn’t know how to react. She was angry with this arrogant llama but relieved. On top of that, she wasn’t going to tell him that her real age is eighteen. Her tense stare turned soft and she smirked at the king, “So, what are you to do with the people of this kingdom? How will you break the curse? I doubt you would like to be a llama for the rest of your life.” “No, I do not plan to stay a llama for the rest of my life. My plan is to extinguish the golden snake, Naga. If he is gone then the forest would be cleared from darkness and fear. That must be where the curse is intertwined with the land. I presume that the person who is to kill this beast is you.”“You want me to kill a giant snake? Are you crazy?” Exclaimed Vida. “How in the world am I to do that?” The king chuckle “With great power comes great responsibility.” “Are you quoting spiderman? Seriously? I am not going to be eaten by a snake!” Yelled Vida as she stormed off towards her chambers. Taeyeon was giggling as she stormed off. He hasn’t had a good laugh in a while. Getting this little girl rowdy up was exactly what he needed to cool off. Now, getting rid of the golden snake wasn’t a bad idea and neither was letting her do the bidding. No one has ever been able to land a hit on the snake before. He is known as the forest God for a reason. The kingdom offers prisoners as an offering. So that they wouldn’t be destroyed and whoever enters the forest becomes his prey. “It could be a great plan, after all”, thought Taeyeon.  

Vida headed back to her chambers and plunged onto her bed face first. “How am I suppose to kill a giant snake? I’ve never killed anything in my life before.” She sat up on her bed and looked up at the wall before her. A lance was above the fireplace. She leaped off her bed and headed towards the weapon. “Now how am I going to get this thing down?” She began to jump and reach for the lance making all sorts of exhausting noises. She got a hold of the shelf of the fireplace and started pulling up on it, knocking off vases of flowers in the process. Cylas heard the commotion as he was passing her door. The vase made such a shattering noise and Cylas came barging into the room. He looked at the fireplace to see Vida dangling off the shelf. “My lady, may I ask what in the world are you doing?” With his hands on his forehead. With a struggling voice, Vida managed to whisper, “I’m going to fall.” Cylas reached out his arms as Vida’s fingers slipped. She started to yell in fear of falling to the floor. Everyone heard such a loud thump and they all came rushing in, to see that Cylas was being flattened by the Goddess. “What is the meaning of all this commotion so late at night?” yelled out the king. He was surprised to see Vida sitting on top of the flattened Cylas. Bursting in laughter, “Cylas why are you a pancake on the floor? Is this where you were? I was beginning to worry, you naughty dog, you!”     Cylas stool up and dusted himself off. Vida was embarrassed and looked down at her feet. “Its. It’s not what you think. The goddess was dangling off the fireplace and I broke her fall. What were you doing anyway?” “I was trying to get the lance off the wall and couldn’t reach it.” The king looked up at the weapon and back at Vida. “Does she think she is going to kill Naga with that?” Thinking to himself. “What in the world do you need a weapon for?” Yelled Cylas. “To kill Naga of course, but I need to learn how to use it. Will you teach me?” Replied Vida. “Who in the world gave you that idea? How in the world are you to kill a giant snake?” Vida looked at the Taeyeon and he looked away like he said no such thing. Cylas had no words and rolled his eyes in displease and walked out of the chamber. Everyone went back to their duties. The king and Vida were standing there ashamed of what happened. “I didn’t think you would take me so seriously about the crazy plan. I was teasing you. I am sorry.” “So, what am I doing here if not to break the curse? I’m useless if I am a goddess. Shouldn’t we at least try?” They looked up at each other and for the first time, King Taeyeon felt admiration towards the goddess. How could she be so ambitious? This young girl is more then I thought she was. “Let’s continue this tomorrow, goodnight Goddess.”

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Vida headed back to her chambers and plunged onto her bed face first. “How am I suppose to kill a giant snake? I’ve never killed anything in my life before or even fight.” She sat up on her bed and looked up at the wall before her. A lance was above the fireplace. She leaped off her bed and headed towards the weapon. “Now how am I going to get this thing down?” She began to jump and reach for the lance making all sorts of exhausting noises. She got a hold of the shelf of the fireplace and started pulling up on it, knocking off vases of flowers in the process. 

Cylas heard the commotion as he was passing her door. The vase made such a shattering noise and Cylas came barging into the room. He looked at the fireplace to see Vida dangling off the shelf. “My lady, may I ask what in the world are you doing?” With his hands on his forehead. 

With a struggling voice, Vida managed to whisper, “I’m going to fall.” Cylas reached out his arms as Vida’s fingers slipped. She started to yell in fear of falling to the floor. 

Everyone heard such a loud thump hit the floor and they all came rushing in, to see that Cylas was being flattened by the Goddess. “What is the meaning of all this commotion so late at night?” yelled out the king. He was very surprised to see Vida sitting on top of the flattened Cylas and burst out in laughter, “Cylas why are you a pancake on the floor? Is this where you were? I was beginning to worry, you naughty dog, you!”     

Cylas stool up and dusted himself off. Vida was embarrassed and looked down at her feet. “Its..It's not what you think. The goddess was dangling off the fireplace and I broke her fall. What were you doing anyway?”

“I was trying to get the lance off the wall and couldn’t reach it.” The king looked up at the weapon and back at Vida. “Does she really think she is going to kill Naga with that?” Thinking to himself. 

“What in the world do you need a weapon for?” Yelled Cylas. “To kill Naga of course, but I need to learn how to use it. Will you teach me?” Replied Vida. “Who in the world gave you that idea? How in the world are you to kill a giant snake?” Vida looked at the Taeyeon and he looked away like he said no such thing. Cylas had no words and rolled his eyes in displease and walked out of the chamber. 

Everyone went back to their duties. The king and Vida were just standing there ashamed of what just happened. “I didn’t think you would take me so seriously about the crazy plan. I was just teasing you. I am sorry.” “So, what am I doing here if not to break the curse? I’m useless if I am a goddess. Shouldn’t we at least try?”

They looked up at each other and for the first time, King Taeyeon felt admiration towards the goddess. How could she be so ambitious? This young girl is more then I thought she was. “Let’s continue this tomorrow, goodnight my Goddess.”

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brainstorm!!!!! 

Should I change Vida’s age so that she could marry the king?

should I change Taygon name to Taeyeon?

First climax - Dinner - what happens at dinner? - Vida is 

Vida came down to dinner dressed in a flowy white dress with open sleeves, and gold accents all over. Taeyeon designed it for the goddess before he knew who she was. It would have been his first gift to her. Vida sat down and joined Taeyeon at the table. Just the two of them. Vida tries to make conversation  “So I hear we are to be married.” 

Taeyeon spits out his drink in surprise and replied, “oh, you heard about that, huh? Well, actually I changed my mind. I don’t want to marry you. Don’t be upset. You are just too young to be my bride. Let me guess, you are about 15 years of age?” 

Vida didn’t know how to react. She was angry with this arrogant llama but relieved that she didn’t have to marry him. Her tense stare turned soft and she smirked at the king, “So, what are you to do with the people of this kingdom? How will you break the curse? I doubt you would like to be a llama for the rest of your life.” 

“No, I do not plan to stay a llama for the rest of my life. My plan is to extinguish the golden snake, Naga. If he is gone then the forest would be cleared from darkness and fear. That must be where the curse is intertwined with the land. I believe that the person who is to kill this beast is you.”

“You want me to kill a giant snake? Are you crazy?” Exclaimed Vida. “How in the world am I to do that?” The king chuckle “With great power comes great responsibility.” “Are you quoting spiderman? Seriously? I am not going to be eaten by a snake!” Yelled Vida as she stormed off towards her chambers. 

Taeyeon was giggling as she stormed off. He hasn’t had a good laugh in a while. Getting this little girl rowdy up was exactly what he needed to cool off. Now, getting rid of the golden snake wasn’t a bad idea and neither was letting her do the bidding. No one has ever been able to land a hit on the snake before. He is known as the forest God for a reason. The kingdom offers prisoners as offering so that they wouldn’t be destroyed and whoever enters the forest becomes his prey. “Maybe this was a great plan, after all”, thought Taeyeon. 

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Curse of Aislinn update

Vida awoke in a sweat. Heart pounding and aching. Her dreams seem so real that her mind tends to play tricks on her. She got out of bed and walked to her window. It was dark out and the moon was shining so bright. She opens the window and the breeze from the night air flowed in. She looked up at the moon wondering what this dream could mean.This world that she sees is dark and overgrown with weeds and trees but in the distance, she could see something bright. Like the sun shining down on an opening of this dark and overgrown place.“I wonder why I dream about it every night? My heart aches to know that I could never go there. My eyes do not see well, and I tend to be very clumsy. I dream about lands because I cannot see faces. The beauty of the landscape is what captivates me. What inspires me to want to dream.”A tear fell from Vida’s eyes. She could not control these feelings she was having. She started to sob and when she went to wipe her face, a hand reached out to her, and she grabbed it. “A hand in thin air. Where is the rest of the body,” Vida said out loud.In an instant, she fell from her window and on top of someone. Vida closed her eyes and reached out her hands feeling for a face. She grabbed a nose or was it a snout? She reached for ears, and she felt something floppy and covered in fur. Vida opened her eyes and to her amazement what she saw in front of her was a dog. Her mouth widens, and she fell backward onto a tree trunk.“What are you? Who are you?” Yelled Vida. The dog stood up and bowed. What Vida saw was not a pet but a human body with a dog’s head dressed as a knight with a long sword at its waist.The dog spoke, “My name is Clay, at your service.” Vida stood up and dusted herself off. She looked curiously at the creature and started circling Clay, “I must be out of my mind! I knew I couldn’t see faces but dogs? Really! I am replacing peoples faces with dogs?” Vida yelled out. Just then, the sound of branches started shifting and a tree began to fall. Clay pulled Vida’s arm and started to run, “We have to move. It’s not safe in this forest. Follow me.” Vida ran trying to keep up. She heard a large crash behind her. She looked back and what she saw caused her to trip over her own feet. Vida fell to the ground face first and busted her chin. Clay turned back around and stopped to help her up. They both looked up and a giant voice called out, “Where are you going little ones? I just want a tiny taste. I promise it won’t hurt too much.”“Naga! Please, don’t eat us!” Yelled out, Clay. “We are sorry for entering your forest without permission. Please, let us go.” Vida stood petrified and felt out of her mind. What she saw in front of her was a Giant Golden Snake. The snake laughed, “Oh Clay is that you, I smell and who is this that I scent. Something different. Something new. Maybe tasty too.” Clay pushed Vida to the side pulled out his sword, “Naga, I cannot allow you to eat her. If I must, I will fight ”Vida ran behind a fallen tree far enough away but can still see. Clay looked so brave and strong holding up his sword. He beyond doubt was a knight and shining armor. Naga laughed and then lunged at Clay with its head missing him by a few inches. Clay slashed his sword at Naga’s head and the snake screamed. He pulled up and threw his tail at Clay, and knocked him off his feet.Naga head began to attack while Clay was on the ground. Vida came running full force with a large branch from a fallen tree. It ran right into Naga’s left eye. Naga screamed in pain and Vida grabbed Clay and pulled him up, and they began to run as fast as they could out of the forest.As Vida and Clay ran out of the forest. They could hear the echoing cries of Naga in pain. They slowed down to catch their breath and Vida fell onto her back exhausted, “what an adrenaline rush that was. I can feel my heart popping out of my chest. This is the best dream I ever had. Did you see me charging into Naga’s eyes with that giant branch? I bet you didn’t see that coming, did you? Oh, I never want to wake up!”Clay kneeled down to Vida and said, “Vida, this is no dream. This is the land of Aislinn. The land you’ve created with your own mind. We, creatures, have come to live on this land in harmony. You are our Goddess of creation. When you speak the surrounding land change. Anything you say is created by your words and thoughts alone. When I heard your cries, I knew I would find you. I followed your weeping into Naga’s forest and there I saw you. Floating in the moonlight sky, crying. I reached out to you and you took my hand. I did not think that the vision I saw would be so real. It took me by surprise and I pulled back. When I did, you came with me holding onto my hand and fell on top of me.”Vida raises up onto her elbow and looked dead into Clay eyes, “Me, a Goddess? There’s no way. This is all a dream. A really deep lucid dream but still a dream.” “You will understand more once we reached the castle of Taygon,” Clay responded as he looked ahead, and they continued onward.It was morning by the time they reached the village. It was bustling with music and noise and yelling merchants. All walks of human-like animals were running around. Vida stood at the opening of the gate and watched with eyes as wide as they could go. She glanced up at Clay and back onto the villagers. Goats, cats, horses, and even pigs. They all had heads of an animal with a human body. They were walking upright and spoke in the human tongue. Clay began to walk into the crowd with Vida holding on to the thin fabric of his sleeves. Vida couldn’t help but look around her. The sight that she was seeing and hearing was filling her empty heart with excitement. She turned her head back to Clay. A group of children came running through them. Causing Vida to tumble over backward. A strong arm caught her before she fell. Vida looked up to thank the person who saved her. Astounded as she was to see a knighted horse. “Thank you, kind sir, for helping me out there.” Clay turned back to see what had happened. He rushed over to them and bent a knee. “Commander Arrington! I have found the Goddess of creation.” The commander was not very pleased with Clay, but he looked over at Vida, swept her off her feet, and carried her onto his shoulder. The view was even better than before. She could see everything around her. Her heart swelled with joy. At last, they reached the  crystals castle. It shined so glistening against the sun. “I can’t imagine the beauty once the moon comes out,” Vida said out loud. Commander Arrington put Vida down onto the ground. He did not speak a word and continued walking. Everyone followed until they entered the throne room. Vida was so small compared to the Commander that no one could see her behind him when they entered.A voice called out, “Commander Arrington! What is the meaning of this? Why have you barged in, in such a manner?” The Commander moved to the side and Vida walked in behind him. “My king, the Goddess of creation have arrived. We have found her at last.” The king rose up from his throne and walked towards Vida. He circled her as she did before to Clay, and then he chuckled, “Why is she all dirty and have a bloody chin? I would assume that a Goddess would come to us in a beam of light with a beauty unmatched and not clothed in such a simple attire.”Clay bent the knee and responded, “My King, we ran into the Forest God, Naga. The Goddess saved me by injuring his left eye.” Vida felt funny standing there like she was a sideshow attraction. All she could think of was how long of a neck the king had. He didn’t have to circle around her as many times as he did. She felt so uncomfortable and blurted out, “Stop circling me you, Llama King! Your neck is long enough to be able to see enough of me!”The room became silent. The king finally took notice of Vida’s eyes. He grabbed her by the chin and whispered, “You dare to raise your voice at me? Do you honestly want me to believe that a simple girl like you could be the Goddess of creation? I am King Taeyeon and you are nothing but a child.” He released Vida’s chin and commanded the guards to take her to a locked chamber.The king could not help but laugh, “Ha, her? She is the goddess of creation? A child. She is but a child. A noisy one at that! I wanted a Queen. Clay, why is it that you have brought me a child instead of a queen? The curse on this land has been here for 10 years. I want to see my handsome face and brush my hands through my flowing locks again.”King Taeyeon, the llama king, did not want to marry anyone in his kingdom because he believed that no one was good enough to be his queen. If he were to marry, it would have to be someone who was as beautiful and grand as he was. He thought about it for years, what if I were to marry the goddess of creation? Would that break the cursed on this land? I would no longer remain cursed with this llama head and I would marry a goddess. They will worship and chant my name as the greatest king to ever live. The King called on Commander Arrington and told him to find the Goddess of creation no matter what it took. 2 years have passed and the mission was still ongoing. The King was still determined to find his Queen. Clay, the Royal Knight who guarded the King at all times, Took on this mission and searched for the Goddess. That’s when he heard her cry in the forest and brought her back to the castle. The disappointed king when he met Vida. She was not what he envisioned. She was not grand nor as beautiful as he was. How can she be the one who created this land? Can he ignore what he promised the kingdom and not marry her? Or will he go through with it and marry her? There was no doubt that the townspeople saw her enter the kingdom. Everyone will be whispering that the king is going to save us.           Clay stood by the King’s side, “You are still a Grand King rather you do or do not marry her. She cannot take that away from you. You do not need the approval of the townspeople.” The king stood in silent pondering how to make this all right again. If he does not do as he promised. Then what kind of a King will he be? Then, an idea popped into his head, “She is but a child. I cannot marry a child! This is fantastic! I will tell the townspeople that the Goddess of Creation is a child and I cannot marry her and I will find another way to break the curse.” Clay saw the look in the King’s eyes. It gleamed like the passion he lost moments before came flooding back in. How would they find another way to break the curse on the land? Vida was panicking. Walking back and forth from the window to the door. “This is not a dream! How am I going to get out of here and what are they going to do to me?” Then there was a knock at the door. It opened and a young girl with a kitten’s head came walking in, “sorry my lady, I did not mean to startle you. My name is Dawne. I am your maid now that you will be married to the king soon.”“Married to the king? I’m marrying the king? There’s no way. I don’t even know him. Plus, I’m only eighteen.” Vida said mockingly. “You must! To break the curse on this land,” exclaimed Dawne.    Vida looked at the young kitten’s face. Although, so cute. She saw the sorrow in her eyes. Like she was pleading with her whole heart. This poor girl living with the head of a cat. How horrible could that be? She had no idea but Vida could not say no to such a precious kitten in front of her. She nodded, and took Dawne’s hands and agreed, “okay, if it’s to break the curse then on this land I will marry the llama king.” She was effortlessly persuaded by this clever little cat. With eyes so pure that not a single person could say no to her. “I’m curious what he will look like. Do you know Dawne?” asked Vida. Dawne replied, “No my lady, No one has seen the king’s face in many years. It’s an awful tragedy really. There’s no painting or photographs to show how beautiful he is. Now, let’s talk about that later. We must get you ready for dinner.”Vida came down to dinner dressed in a flowy white dress with open sleeves, and gold accents all over. Taeyeon designed it for the goddess before he knew who she was. It would have been his first gift to her. Vida sat down and joined Taeyeon at the table. Vida tries to make conversation, “So I hear that I’m going to be your Queen soon.” Taeyeon spits out his drink in surprise and replied, “Oh, you heard about that, huh? Well, actually I changed my mind. I don’t want to marry you. Don’t make that face.My reasons is simple. You are too young to be my bride. Let me guess, you are about 15 years of age?” Vida didn’t know how to react. She was angry with this arrogant llama but relieved. On top of that she wasn’t going to tell him that her real age is eighteen. Her tense stare turned soft and she smirked at the king, “So, what are you to do with the people of this kingdom? How will you break the curse? I doubt you would like to be a llama for the rest of your life.” “No, I do not plan to stay a llama for the rest of my life. My plan is to extinguish the golden snake, Naga. If he is gone then the forest would be cleared from darkness and fear. That must be where the curse is intertwined with the land. I presume that the person who is to kill this beast is you.”“You want me to kill a giant snake? Are you crazy?” Exclaimed Vida. “How in the world am I to do that?” The king chuckle “With great power comes great responsibility.” “Are you quoting spiderman? Seriously? I am not going to be eaten by a snake!” Yelled Vida as she stormed off towards her chambers. Taeyeon was giggling as she stormed off. He hasn’t had a good laugh in a while. Getting this little girl rowdy up was exactly what he needed to cool off. Now, getting rid of the golden snake wasn’t a bad idea and neither was letting her do the bidding. No one has ever been able to land a hit on the snake before. He is known as the forest God for a reason. The kingdom offers prisoners as offering so that they wouldn’t be destroyed and whoever enters the forest becomes his prey. “It could be a great plan, after all”, thought Taeyeon.

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The moon was out and Vida was locked in a chamber. Looking out of the giant window at the bright harvest moon. How can a moon be so orange?  

Vida was looking out at the harvest moon. It was full and brightest she has ever seen. Thought were going through her head, “I wonder when I’ll wake up from this dream.”

Vida was panicking. Walking back and forth from the window to the door. “This is not a dream! How am I going to get out of here and what are they going to do to me?” 

Then there was a knock at the door. It opened and a young girl with a kitten’s head came walking in, “sorry my lady, I did not mean to startle you. My name is Dawne. I am your maid now that you will be married to the king soon.”

“Married to the king? I’m marring the king? There’s no way. I don’t even know him. Plus, I’m only fifteen.” Vida said shockingly. “You must! To break the curse on this land,” exclaimed Dawne.    

Vida looked at the young kitten’s face. Although, so cute. She saw the sorrow in her eyes. Like she was pleading with her whole heart. This poor girl living with the head of a cat. How horrible could that be? She had no idea but Vida could not say no to such a precious kitten in front of her. She nodded and took Dawne’s hands and agreed, “okay, if its to break the curse. the in this land I will marry the llama king.” She was easily persuaded by this clever little cat. With eyes so pure that not a single person could say no to her. 

“I wonder what he will look like. Do you know Dawne?” asked Vida speaking about the king. Dawne replied, “No my lady, No one has seen the king’s face in many years. I have no idea what my face looks like. I was born with a cat’s head. It’s an awful tragedy really. He talks about how beautiful he is but There’s no painting or photographs to show how beautiful he is. Now, let’s talk about that later. We must get you ready for dinner.”

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climate change poem

NowWhat will my children see?

Will they know what fresh air feels like?

How dark will the sky be?

How will the sun feel like?

What will the climate be like when my children get older?

Have you ever seen a polar bear?

How much water will the Earth be covered in 50 years from now?

Wait, what is the Arctic? The Icy land up North, That was years ago. 

Stories told by books and grandparents. 

About birds that could not fly but dived down into the ocean to catch fish. 

We walk around with a mask to cover ourselves from the harsh air that our ancestors breathe in. 

We cover every inch of our bodies so that the sun won’t touch us. 

We run from the rain that used to harvest our crops.

We cover our eyes from the wind that hits too hard    

Our ancestors did.

Have you ever felt the sun on your skin? 

Smelled the fresh air of the wind?

Seen a polar bear swim?

Our ancestors did.

The city of London was home to a Queen. 

But where is this city? Underwater you see. 

Where are our crops and water and beautiful greens?

On postcards and books and pictures screens. 

We live in masks and cover ourselves from head to toe. 

We haven’t felt the earth with our bare hands and souls. 

But our ancestors did. 

The climate has changed but we call this place home.

So why did our ancestors leave us with such a big hole?

To turn back the time to change our lives. 

Please, ancestors, find a way to change our demise.

Ever sipped the fresh water from the earth  

The warmness against your skin. The way your body reacts to the sunlight.  

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003

King Taygon, the llama king, did not want to marry anyone in his kingdom because he believed that no one was good enough to be his queen. If he were to marry it would have to be someone who was as beautiful and grand as he was. He thought about it for years, what if I were to marry the goddess of creation? Would that break the cursed on this land? I would no longer be cursed with this llama head and I would be married to a goddess. I will be praised and be known as the greatest king and everyone will love me. 

The King called in Commander Arrington and told him to find the Goddess of creation no matter what it took. 2 years have passed and the mission was still ongoing. The King was still determined to find his Queen. Cylas, the Royal Knight who guarded the King at all times, Took on this mission and searched for the Goddess. That’s when he heard her cry in the forest and brought her back to the castle. 

The King was disappointed when he met Vida. She was not what he envisioned. She was not grand nor as beautiful as he was. How can she be the one who created this land? Can he ignore what he promised the kingdom and not marry her? Or will he go through with it and marry her? His mind was torn between the two. There was no doubt that the townspeople saw her enter the kingdom. Everyone will be whispering that the curse will be broken. The king is going to save us.           

Cylas stood by the King’s side, “You are still a Grand King rather you do or do not marry her. She cannot take that away from you. You do not need the approval of the townspeople.” 

The king stood in silent pondering how to make this all right again. If he does not do as he promised. Then what kind of a King will he be? Then an idea popped into his head, “She is but a child. I cannot marry a child! This is fantastic! I will tell the townspeople that the Goddess of Creation is a child and I cannot marry her and I will find another way to break the curse.” 

Cylas saw the look in the King’s eyes. It gleamed like the passion he lost moments before came flooding back in. How would they find another way to break the curse on the land? 

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backtrack brainstorm

Naga’s forest is Vida’s fears and nightmares. That’s why it's dark and overgrown. But we are not here to conquer Naga’s forest because that is a part of Vida. What we have to conquer is the curse of why everyone’s heads have turned to animals. We are not here to conquer fear. We are here to break a curse. 

Sooooooo......Vida is locked in a chamber. The Llama king is rather funny don’t you think? This egotistic man who only cares about his looks and power over the kingdom. Thinking that he can break the curse himself by marring the person who created the kingdom. Yet, he is not attracted to her because she is plain looking and boring. He is upset that the image he had of her was not what he wanted. He wanted a goddess in beautiful clothes with a face of an angel. 

Vida is the creator of the world. She cannot see faces. She has been pulled into the world she created and is now the only person who has a human face. Everyone in town has an animal head. Naga is a giant golden snake that lives in the forest. The forest and Naga is a representation of Vida’s fears.    

The animal heads are a representation of the fact that Vida cannot see faces. 

The Dog - Cylas represents Loyalty

Horse - Strength

Llama - Confidence

Snake - Fear

Pig - Greed

Cat - Mischief

7 deadly sins 

-Pride - Horse - too prideful 

-Envy - Dog - jealous of the horse 

-Lust - Llama - in love with himself

-Sloth - Cat - will only do things on his terms 

-Greed - Vida - wants more - ungrateful for what she already has

-Gluttony - Pig - overindulging  

-Wrath - Snake - anger and fearful 

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The Curse of Aislinn

Have you ever felt like you could escape into a fantasy world through your window? The world you created in your mind becomes so real that the life you have now becomes so unbearable. You think and wonder what if I could just escape and never come back. What if I could make all my hopes and dreams come true. What if the world that I am living now is all a lie and my reality is actually what I fantasize about every day? Can’t I wake up? Just wake up! Wake Up! Please!

Vida awoke in a sweat. Heart pounding and aching. Her dreams seem so real at times and that her mind tends to play tricks on her. She got out of bed and walked to her window. It was dark out and the moon was shining so bright. She opens the window and the breeze from the night air flowed in ever so softly. She looked up at the moon wondering what this dream could mean.

This world that she sees is dark and overgrown with weeds and trees but in the distance, she could see something bright. Like the sun shining down on an opening of this dark and overgrown place.

“I wonder,” she said to herself, “I wonder why I dream about it every night? and My heart aches to know that I could never go there. My eyes do not see well, and I tend to be very clumsy. I dream about lands because I cannot see faces. The beauty of the landscape is what captivates me. What inspires me to want to dream.”

A tear fell from Vida’s eyes. She could not control these feelings she was having. She started to sob and when she went to wipe her face eyes, a hand reached out to her, and she grabbed it. “A hand in thin air. Where is the rest of the body,” Vida said out loud.

In an instant, she was pulled from her window and fell on top of something one that felt like a person. Vida closed her eyes and reached out her hands feeling for a face. She grabbed a nose or was it a snout? She reached for ears, and she felt something floppy and covered in fur. Vida opened her eyes and to her amazement what she saw in front of her was a dog. Her mouth widens, and she fell backward onto a tree trunk.

“What are you? Who are you?” Yelled Vida. The dog stood up and bowed. What Vida saw was not a pet but a human body with a dog's head dressed as a knight with a long sword at its waist.

The dog spoke, “My name is Cylas at your service.” Vida stood up and dusted herself off. She looked strangely at the creature and started circling Cylas, “I must be out of my mind! I knew I couldn’t see faces but dogs? Really! I am replacing peoples faces with dogs?” Vida yelled out. 

Just then, 

The sound of branches started shifting and a tree began to fall. Cylas pulled Vida’s arm and started to run, “We have to move. It’s not safe in this forest. Follow me.” Vida ran trying to keep up. She heard a large crash behind her. She looked back and what she saw caused her to trip over her own two feet. Vida fell to the ground face first and busted her chin. Cylas turned back around and stopped to help her up. They both looked up and a giant voice called out, "Where are you going little ones? I just want a tiny taste. I promise it won’t hurt too much."

“Naga! Please don’t eat us!” Yelled out Cylas. “We are sorry for entering your forest without permission. Please, let us go.” Vida was scared out of her mind. What she saw in front of her was a Giant Golden Snake. The snake laughed, “Oh Cylas is that you, I smell and who is this that I scent. Something different. Something new. Maybe tasty too.” Cylas pushed Vida to the side pulled out his sword, “Naga, I cannot allow you to eat her. If I must, I will fight ”

Vida ran behind a fallen tree far enough away but can still see. Cylas looked so brave and strong holding up his sword. He truly was a knight and shining armor. Naga laughed and then lunged at Cylas with its head missing him by a few inches. Cylas slashed his sword at Naga’s head and the snake screamed. He pulled up and threw his tail at Cylas and knocked him off his feet.

Naga head began to attack while Cylas was on the ground. Vida came running full force with a large branch from a fallen tree. It ran right into Naga’s left eye. Naga screamed in pain and Vida grabbed Cylas and pulled him up, and they began to run away as fast as they could out of the forest.

As Vida and Cylas ran out of the forest. They could hear the echoing cries of Naga in pain. They slowed down to catch their breath and Vida fell onto her back exhausted, “what an adrenaline rush that was. I can feel my heart popping out of my chest. This is the best dream I ever had. Did you see me charging into Naga’s eyes with that giant branch? I bet you didn’t see that coming, did you? Oh, I never want to wake up!”

Cylas kneeled down to Vida and said, “Vida, this is no dream. This is the land of Aislinn. A land you’ve created with your own mind. We, creatures, have come to live on this land in harmony. You are our Goddess of creation. When you speak the surrounding land change. Anything you say is created by your words and thoughts alone. When I heard your cries I knew I would find had to go and find found you. I followed your weeping into Naga’s forest and there I saw you. Floating in the moonlight sky, crying. I reached out to you and you took my hand. I did not think that the vision I saw would be so real. It took me by surprise and naturally I pulled back. When I did you came with me holding onto my hand and fell on top of me.”

Vida raises up onto her elbow and looked dead into Cylas eyes with a confused look. “Me, a Goddess? There’s no way. This is all a dream. A really deep lucid dream but still a dream.” “You will understand more once we reached the castle of Taygon,” Cylas responded as he looked ahead, and they continued onward.

It was morning by the time they reached the village. It was bustling with music and noise and yelling merchants. All walks of human-like animals were running around. Vida stood at the opening of the gate and watched with eyes as wide as they could go. She glanced up at Cylas and back onto the villagers. Goats, cats, horses, and even pigs. They all had heads of an animal with a human body. They were walking upright and spoke in the human tongue. Cylas began to walk into the crowd with Vida barely holding on to the thin fabric of his sleeves. Vida couldn’t help but look around her. The sight that she was seeing and hearing was filling her empty heart with excitement. She turned her head back to Cylas. A group of children came running through them. Causing Vida to tumble over backward. A strong arm caught her before she fell. Vida looked up to thank the person who saved her and when she did her face was shocked to see a horsed knight. “Thank you, kind sir, for helping me out there.” Cylas turned back to see what had happened. He rushed over to them and bent a knee. “Commander Arrington! I have found the Goddess of creation.” The commander was not very pleased with Cylas, but he looked over at Vida, swept her off her feet and carried her on top his left shoulder. The view was even better than before. She could see everything around her. Her heart swelled with love and joy.

At last, they reached the castle and it was covered in crystals. It shined so brightly against the sun. “I can’t imagine the beauty once the moon comes out,” Vida said out loud. Commander Arrington gently put Vida down onto the ground. He did not speak a word and continued walking. Everyone followed until they entered the throne room. Vida was so small compared to the Commander that no one could see her behind him when they entered.

A voice called out, “Commander Arrington! What is the meaning of this? Why have you barged in, in such a manner?” The Commander moved to the side left and Vida walked in behind him. “My king, the Goddess of creation have arrived. Cylas has found her at last.” The king rosed up from his throne and walked towards Vida. He circled her as she did before to Cylas, and then he chuckled, “Why is she all dirty and have a bloody chin? I would assume that a Goddess would come to us in a beam of light with a beauty unmatched and not clothed in such a simple attire.”

Cylas bent the knee and responded, “My King, we ran into the Forest God, Naga. The Goddess saved me by injuring his left eye.” Vida felt funny standing there like she was a sideshow attraction. All she could think of was how long of a neck the king had. He didn’t have to circle around her like as many times as he did. She felt so uncomfortable and blurted out, “Stop circling me you, Llama King! Your neck is long enough to be able to see enough of me!”

The room became silent. The king finally took notice of Vida’s eyes. He grabbed her by the chin and whispered, “You dare to raise your voice at me? Do you really want me to believe that a simple girl like you could be the Goddess of creation?” He released Vida’s chin and commanded the guards to take her to a locked chamber.

The king could not help but laugh, “Ha, her? She is the goddess of creation? A child. She is but a child. A noisy one at that! I wanted a Queen. Cylas, why is it that you have brought me a child instead of a queen? The curse on this land has been here for 10 years. I want to see my handsome face and brush my hands through my flowing locks again.”

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When As Vida and Cylas ran out of the got to the opening of the forest. They could hear the echoing cries of Naga in pain. They slowed down to catch their breath and Vida fell onto her back exhausted, “what an adrenaline rush that was. I can feel my heart popping out of my chest. This is the best dream I ever had. Did you see me charging into Naga’s eyes with that giant branch? I bet you didn’t see that coming, did you? Oh, I never want to wake up!” 

Cylas kneeled down to Vida and said, “Vida, this is no dream. This is the land of Aislinn. A land you’ve created with your own mind. We, creatures, have come to live on this land in harmony. You are our Goddess of creation. When you speak the land around us change. Anything you say is created by your words and thoughts alone. When I heard your cries I knew I had to go and find you. I followed your weeping into Naga’s forest and there I saw you. Floating in the moonlight sky, crying. I reached out to you and you took my hand. I did not think that the vision I saw would be so real. It took me by surprise and naturally I pulled back. When I did you came with me holding onto my hand and fell on top of me.” 

Vida raises up onto her elbow and looked dead into Cylas eyes with a confused look. “What do you mean a Goddess?  Me, a Goddess? Are you crazy?  I can never be  There’s no way. This is all a dream. A really deep lucid dream but still a dream.” “You will understand more once we reached the castle of Taygon,” Cylas responded as he looked ahead and they continued onward. 

It was morning by the time they reached the village. It was bustling with music and noise and yelling merchants. All walks of human-like animals were running around. Vida stood at the opening of the gate and watched with eyes as wide as they could go. She glanced up at Cylas and back onto the villagers. Goats, cats, horses, and even pigs. They all had heads of an animal with a human body. They were walking upright and spoke in the human tongue. Cylas began to walk into the crowd with Vida barely holding on to the thin fabric of his shelves. Vida couldn’t help but look around her. The sight that she was seeing and hearing was filling her empty heart with excitement. When she turned her head back to Cylas. A group of children came running through them. Causing Vida to tumble over backward. A strong arm caught her before she fell. Vida looked up to thank the person who saved her and when she did her face was shocked to see a horsed knight. “Thank you, kind sir, for helping me out there.” Cylas turned back to see what had happened. He rushed over to them and bent a knee. “Commander Arrington! I have found the Goddess of creation.” The commander was not very pleased with Cylas but he looked over at Vida, swept her off her feet and carried her on top his left shoulder. The view was even better than before. She could see everything around her. Her heart swelled with love and joy.” 

The castle was covered in crystals. It shined so brightly against the sun. “I can’t imagine the beauty once the moon comes out,” Vida said out loud. Commander Arrington gently put Vida down onto the ground. He did not speak a word and continued walking. Everyone followed until they entered the throne room. Vida was so small compared to the Commander that no one could see her behind him when they entered. 

A voice called out, “Commander Arrington! What is the meaning of this? Why have you barged in, in such a manner?” The Commander moved to the left and Vida walked in behind him. “My king, the Goddess of creation have arrived. Cylas has found her at last.” The king rosed up from his throne and walked towards Vida. He circled her like she did before to Cylas and then he chuckled, “Why is she dirty? I would assume that a Goddess would come to us in a blem of light with a beauty unmatched and not clothed in such a simple attire.” 

Cylas bent the knee and responded, “My King, we ran into the Forest God, Naga. The Goddess saved me by injuring his left eye.” Vida felt funny standing there like she was a sideshow attraction. All she could think of was how long of a neck the king had. He didn’t have to circle around her like as many times as he did. She felt so uncomfortable and blurted out, “Stop circling me you, Llama King! Your neck is long enough to be able to see enough of me!” 

The room became silent. The king finally took notice of Vida’s eyes. He grabbed her by the chin and whispered, “You dare to raise your voice at me? Do you really want me to believe that a simple girl like you could be the Goddess of creation?” He released Vida’s chin and commanded the guards to take her to a locked chamber. 

The king could not help but laugh, “Ha, her? She is the goddess of creation? A child. She is but a child. A noisy one at that! I wanted a Queen. Cylas, why is it that you have brought me a child instead of a queen? The curse on this land has been here for 20 years. I want to see my handsome face and brush my hands through my flowy locks again.” 

(sides note: everyone is cursed with an animal head that reflects their personality because of the goddess of creation. She cannot see faces)                 

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