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They say that fantasies stay the way they are because it's considered to be impossible for the mind's eye to witness such a reality. But who's to say when it's someone else's that cherishes it?
In a land that they call "LA", lies a little girl named Marcy Wu, and she's watching the mammals swim by in a pond at a "park" while reading a book full of stories about wonder and enchantment. This child, this Marcy Wu, dreams of one day going to these types of worlds. Worlds that don't adhere to the realities of "humanity". Worlds that don't appeal to the logic of her own. Ironic, isn't it? Since the little one is known by others to be the most analytical of all. But to her, it didn't matter. She wanted to escape from it all. She wanted her own fantasy.
However, something seemed to had caught the little girl's eye when reading these tales. It was a lily pad. And it wasn't just a lily pad. There was an amphibian lying on top. A frog, to be exact. And that's when the revelation started to bloom.
What if Marcy's fantasy is a world full of newts, frogs, and toads? What if she can rule over this world like a royal monarch? Why stop here? What if her friends were a part of this fantasy?
Yes, the friends of Wu, Anne and Sasha. They can be a part of this too, yes? After all, they are the ones who are the closest to her. The ONLY ones in her life. And just like that, Marcy's mind starts to work like clockwork. She figured out the roles that would be perfect for her friends.
The Hero, the Warrior, and the Princess.
This Anne Boonchuy would get to play as the Hero in Marcy's fantasy world. She would live in a small town full of frogs and reside with a family of two. Neigh! A family of three. Yes, a family of an old one, a young one, and a little one. This town wouldn't be accepting of her at first, but by learning their ways, she will get to understand what it's like to stand up for the little ones. To have a heart full of copper. Neigh! A heart full of gold. She will fulfill the burden placed onto her because it's the right thing to do. After all, helping and connecting with others is a virtue, isn't it?
Sasha Waybright would get to be the Warrior in the fantasy of Wu. She would be found by a family of toads. Neigh! A clan. Yes, a clan full of toads that are the warriors of this land. They are determined to do anything to pursue their goals, no matter the cost. Sounds very perfect for the fearless Sasha. Instead of a town, it will be tower. Yes, a tower that towers over a certain part of the land. Why stop at one? Why not four? Of course! Let there be four. The tower that Waybright would reside in will be in control of the captain/mentor named Grime. He will teach Sasha the ways of the toad and what it truly feels like to be a guardian. A protector. A controller of their destiny. She would not be a rival to Boonchuy, neigh! But rather a compliment. It's fair that the friends of Wu get equal treatment, yes?
And then there's Marcy Wu, the Princess of her own fantasy.
She will reside in a place better than a town or a tower. It will be a utopia. Yes! A utopian city full of newts. It will be called...Newtopia! Of course, Newtopia! A place filled with prosperity and euphoria. A place where the most successful can live and provide for many all over the land. This kind of place is perfect for someone like her! She will be the most fairest and generous of all. She will be the catalyst for everything that happens in this land and they newts, frogs, and toads will be forever grateful for actions. But she won't do this all on her own, neigh. She will need more than one soul to take on this responsibility. She will need three. A Lady who could not only help her learn the ways of the newts, but also how to be a proper princess. A Soldier? Neigh! A General who could help her learn how to defend against the forces against her. Yes, this General will the Scourger of the Wars of Sand and the Defeater of the wretched Ragnar. Finally, there's the King. The King will not be tyrant, neigh. But a kind and gentle newt of all of Newtopia. His humility and goofiness will all be the most affectionate traits to ever grace upon Wu. He will be the one to know all her wants. Her needs.
Their names, Olivia, Yunan, and Andrias.
With the three of them by her side, they will make Newtopia in the most prosperous city know to all.
But why stop at being a Princess? It's her fantasy, after all.
Couldn't she also be a Royal Night Guard? Yes. A Princess by day, a Royal Night Guard by night. It won't be easy to meet the standards, but with the right training along with Yunan, It will be nothing more than an easy trek through the waters.
But why stop there? Couldn't she also be an Ambassador of sorts? Yes!
An Ambassador who could not only keep the peace only between the newts, but also the frogs and the toads. Lady Olivia is the perfect mentor for this kind of occupation!
But why stop there!? Couldn't she also be a Strategist?! Yes....it's. Her. Fantasy. And the newt who would be perfect for the teachings will be Andrias himself. What they have in common is the way of learning how to outsmart certain obstacles. It's likely all the reason Marcy draws such a closer bond to the King of Newtopia.
But there's one thing that puzzled the brainy child.
What would be the name of this land, this fantasy?
Amphibiland? Neigh!
Amphibia.
Yes, of course! Amphibia! It's the perfect name for a land full of these cold-blooded creatures! It describes everything that fits within the realms of their reality and logic. The kind of things that would go beyond the understanding of other "humans", but not Marcy Wu. She will understand it perfectly. It would also be a land full of excitement. Gigantic creatures will lurk behind every corner. Insurrected forces will do anything they can to change the ways of Amphibia. And then there's the entities, the kind that would have such a cosmic grasps on the universe itself.
And it will be worthwhile for the three of them.
But what happens when the fantasy becomes stagnate? What if Marcy feels bored about the whole prospect?
What if...there are more lands to explore?
Yes....infinite lands, infinite universes, infinite settings, infinite possibilities.
This is what the child needed! Places to explore upon the realm of Amphibia! Many mentors and influencers to learn from! Many scenarios for her friends to "roleplay" under! Many fantasies to act out on! And the best part, they will be forever grateful of her! They will know that Marcy Wu is responsible for everything that takes place! Because she gave them everythin-
"MARCY WU, GET OVER HERE NOW THIS INSTANT!"
But alas, the dreams would come to a halt as the sounds of Wu's parental guardian spearheaded her thoughts. The logic and reality of her world came back to her senses, the kind that she didn't want in the first place. Maybe it was all too good to be true. Maybe it's best to stay in this world. A world that will never ever EVER understand the likes of Wu. Maybe not to her own friends and most certainly, not to her own parental guardians. And so, she got up from the bed of grass and took the book of stories along with her. She will long for the day when that fantasy finally becomes a reality. A reality with her friends in it.
Yes, it's all a fantasy. But it's HER fantasy.
And nobody, not even forces that be, can take that away from her.
THE END
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sdneirf eurt ruoy reven erew yehT
tnaw uoy tahw wonk eW
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ytilaer a ysatnaf ruoy ekam nac eW
niaga reve enola eb ot evah reven lliw uoY
sruoy fo sdneirf doohdlihc esoht ot eybdoog yas ot emit s'ti kniht uoy t'noD