*DISCLAIMER Most of the art, isn't accurate to the setting, coz its been done with ai. I feel kinda bad about it, but im a writer, not an artist :/ This story is inspired by Darkest Dungeon, you will see 4 crusaders, go into The Tomb, signing themselves to death, by simply exposing themselves to the tainted air. With the only goal, being to kill the heart of the tomb, before they succumb to the illness. With themes of coming to terms with something, the title "I Am Ready" is a reference to a Darkest Dungeon quote, where the Leper character says "Spare the others, I am ready." Referring to his own death, and how he's come to terms with it. I will do my best to make sure it doesn't turn into "Ohno bad edgy violence happens" I want to make something that inspires thought, don't worry though, there will be edgy violence. It's DD inspired, I think violence is a must have. Also check out fellow writer WolvesOfHope who is cowriting this with me! I want the characters to be at stake. like JoJo's Bizaare Adventure, where they usually win, but not without grievous loss. If you like this story in particular, consider going to my Nightcafe account. Slugcat, or Scug Lat, because some short stories are there, which could be expanded, much like this one! You could like, vote on what story you want to me to do next. Oh, and if this blows up and becomes semi famous or whatever, want a free pass to whistle and sing in public and no get mad at me, and chipotle burritos. That too

Book One: The Posison Jungle -------------------------------- Holly Mcmeares is your average homeschooled girl with a love for books, an awkward social life, and a bizarre sense of humor. Her life is normal, until she finds herself in the strange world of Pantala . . . as a dragon. After unsuccessfully trying to return home, she realizes that the only way to get back, may be joining the quest to find the dragon known as Hawthorn. She doesn't realize just how dangerous the mission is, until she much too far to turn back. The Poison Jungle is full carniverous plants, sink-holes, and perhaps worst of all, venomous snakes. Things get more deadly, when she starts hearing the voice of the Breath of evil, a seintient plant bent on ruling Pantala and devouring all life. It only get weirder when she realizes she has feelings for Mandrake. . . Now tied between her emotions and her home, she tries to keep her friends safe, even as strange feelings swarm beneath. ------------------------------- Book Two: The Flames of Hope The Othermind has taken Pantala. Blue and Swordtail have become the propterty of Queen Wasp. Queen Sequoia, Belladonna, Nettle, and countless other Leafwings have been infected with the Breath of evil. Hawthorn had lied. A fellowship of twelve dragons has been chosen to return to the other continent and uncover the truth, to go where no dragon has ever gone before: under the earth, into the caves and taverns of Pantala. They must find the Aybss, a mysterious chasm that might be the key to defeating the Othermind and rescuing their friends. Little do they expect it, but when they land, they are intercepted by Hivewings. Moonwatcher is captured, along with Mandrake and a third of the team. Sundew and Lynx are forced to leave the others, in order to save them. Leaving Holly in charge. Now pushed into the role of leader, Holly must lead the remaining members of the fellowship into the unknown to reveal the secrets of the mind control . . . or die trying.