The Most Epic Dream Ever

A war was raging of epic proportions, much like the battle of Middle Earth. Courtney, Clarie, Ross, Simion, and I were leaders of our “army,” though it was more like a highly skilled force of fighters. We had the most experience in battle and were the best strategists. Each of us had special equipment – I had an elf-crafted sword light as a feather that would always return to me, and Clarie a shield which would block any blow as long as she held it. There were other characters as well, among them Will Carson, who had a pitchfork/battle axe and shield, Hsiang and his sister Chi, who could both control the element of water, and a girl named Selina, our scout, who had eidetic and photographic memory.

My dream began before the war reached our village, though we knew of it. We were having our annual sparring contest, which concluded with Hsiang and Chi sending waves of water into the air over the audience. We were then attacked by a rogue band of men, who took us by surprise, and whom we were only able to defeat through the quick-thinking and efforts of Hsiang and Chi. At this point, only Courtney, Clarie, Ross, Simion, Hsiang, Chi, and I were a part of the force that set out to claim other cities.

We journeyed to a neighboring city with which we had had an alliance to find it deserted and overrun with weeds. We split into two groups – Clarie/Hsiang/me and Courtney/Ross/Simion/ Chi – in an attempt to find any survivors or stragglers. My group was walking up stone-cut stairs in a hill when the stairs suddenly turned into an escalator, putting us all on guard. We stepped to the side of the stairs just in time for them to stop moving and form a smooth slide off a cliff and to the bottom of the hill, some 100 feet below. This pattern continued to cycle, so we made it to the top by alternating walking on the stairs and on the sides of the stairs. Hsiang and Clarie made it to the top before me, and as I almost caught up, a rock thrown from some far place tripped my foot. Hsiang was able to help me to the top while Clarie protected us with her shield.

We journeyed on, not finding any people, but we found a tome which contained a list of all the conquered cities and the leaders of those armies, as well as which were essential to the opponent’s cause. We marked the ones which we could manage, and kept the list with us. We then met with the other group – Hsiang and Chi, being siblings, could sense the other’s whereabouts – to find that they had found a group of six refugees, among them Will and Selina, all sympathetic to our quest.

We then set off for Cylia, the closest city that we could manage that was also a stronghold. Along the way, we visited deserted towns and the depths of the wilderness, until we amassed a force of about a hundred strong, all excellent fighters. We also stumbled upon an ancient temple, where we found more weapons and a magical crown, which we placed under Simion’s care. When we were about two days off from Cylia, we saw a guard from a nearby city, Ismirth, which just so happened to be one of the strongest cities against us. Their dwellings were enchanted – however, their army and leaders couldn’t step outside of the fortress. Only three people, guards or scouts usually, could venture out each day. However, through these guards, their queen could see everything, and they were insanely strong.

We commanded everyone in our force to flee – they were able to get away safely with the help of Courtney, who had the ability to shield people from view for periods of time. After this, our force was composed of Clarie, Ross, Simion, Hsiang, Chi, Will, Selina, and me. The guard discovered us and easily overwhelmed us with the power of his enchanted city behind him. We woke up in a cage, so magically protected that they had left us with our weapons. We believed it was over until Robyn appeared – she had refused to leave with the rest of the force. She was able to break us out of the jail somehow, handed me a spear, and told us about an escape route. She had even found us steeds, two white, and the rest roan. As we were about to exit the city, the entire army, led by the queen, appeared behind us – we rode as fast as we could, and in retaliation, I launched a spear towards the queen. We made it out of the city and remained wary of the guards which might be outside. Turning back, I was amazed to see that my spear had actually struck the queen, and that her army was collapsing behind her. Robyn informed me that the spear was enchanted – it would never miss, and would kill anyone with a mind linked to the one struck.

We then journeyed to “The Lake,” where we met the Guardian. She was a supporter of our cause, unable to be executed because only she could control The Lake, which was central in the land. She further equipped us, and assigned us boats. Selina chose to stay in this area, to further recruit members. She hoped to find our army, led by Courtney, and launch attacks on the cities which we had formerly bypassed. As we were about to leave, the Black Wasps, an extremely elite fighting force thought only to exist in myths, appeared. They had four members, among them Eric Tu and Daniel Cheng, and were dressed in what looked like black soccer uniforms. They asked to join our numbers, as they had heard of our seemingly impossible triumph at Ismirth, and all together, we set off to the next city.

I Want a Monkey!

Really Time, Really?

I woke up at 10:30 and thought it was too early... Next thing I know, it's 4:00. What the hell happened? o.o

Getting my sleep schedule back on track might be harder than I thought...

Happy 2012!

New Year's Eve = Eating at Cheesecake Factory + watching Girl with a Dragon Tattoo. Which I'm sure is great if you've read the book, but is utterly confusing if you haven't. So a goal for 2012 = read the book! xD

Some resolutions? I never like making them - they're way too hyped. Why can't I make February resolutions? Or ones of July? But since I've been meaning to do it anyways, get my sleep schedule back on track!

Anyways, lots of new excitement in 2012! I'm graduating in June, going on vacation during the summer, entering college... Not to mention the world is going to end. =P In any case, I'm going to go get some sleep, maybe I'll have an interesting first dream of 2012!

Uh. Sleeping didn't work out too well.

At least I won't miss the sunrise, in the words of Ellen Liang. =] I've always wanted to watch the sunrise with someone... I prefer sunsets, but watching the sunrise just seems more special. Probably because fewer people would be willing to get up at like 6am than stay up until 6pm. =P

Han Yi Lie!

Oh dear, this scene. He tries to kiss her, she protests, he's like "screw it" and does it anyways. It's so cute, but at the same time, would completely suck if you didn't like the guy... Wonder if it ever happens in real life with people that are actually compatible though. Hm. [Or else it's called rape.]

Edit: He really is persistent. And commanding. Wow. Though at the same time, "Methinks the lady doth protest too much." [Yes for Hamlet references!]

Edit: Ouch. This drama seriously brought back the huge heartaches... Usually it's a little pang, but this HURTS. Jeez.

Christmas Presents!

Finally time to start using them - currently charging my new Panasonic ZS10 camera! =] Much better resolution and zoom than my old Canon, though low-light performance isn't ranked very high. In any case, I'm happy.

And getting around to those 27 little pieces of joy. Along with more pieces of joy that I didn't count. xD

These Daydreams of Mine

Thinking about things that I would do if I had the guts, the opportunity, the patience, or the will. -sighs- Maybe it's all for the better that I never end up doing this stuff. I'd probably either make a fool of myself, or hurt someone. Oh well, no big loss if I don't.

Merry Christmas! =]

Things to Do

So many things I could be doing... Homework, finishing driver's ed, starting on birthday presents, playing piano... Eh, I have a week. For now, it's sleep and dramas. =P

The Best of Winter Break

~ Cuddling up in a heated throw, or on a heated rug, watching random movies
~ Sleeping just for the hell of it
~ An excuse to walk around wrapped in a blanket
~ Snow! (Though we don't get any...)
~ Christmas cookies and presents =]
~ Hanging out with friends, doing absolutely nothing half the time
~ Being able to ignore homework for a week, because we get one more
~ Having relatives over
~ Singing Christmas carols
~ Cooking random crap and eating it
~ Drinking hot chocolate in a puffy jacket

Yay!

Bowling, Wii, movie. =] Today was pretty damn awesome. Beat Ross at bowling twice, and got beaten by Brandon twice. Made them play Just Dance 3 (which was hilarious). Killed Brandon a few times in Brawl. Ross won Mario Party in what might have been the best upset I've ever seen (bonus stars for the win?). Then Scott Pilgrim. Fun movie. xP Anyways, today was a much needed actual break during break. ;D Now time to sleep!

These Little Things

I don't know. It feels like... not break. Little things you know. But I keep stressing, and I haven't even started my homework (and I have a lot for lit...) which makes me stress even more. I want replies to my e-mails. I don't know what I'm doing! Agh! Someone come save meee!