In the aftermath of the Great War, the once-unbreakable bond among the dragons shattered into fragments of resentment and animosity. Each dragon established its own kingdom, a testament to their newfound independence and the wounds of conflict. Among these realms, the Kingdom of Fire rose prominent, boasting formidable armies that could scorch the earth, while the Kingdom of Water dazzled with brilliant inventions that harnessed the fluidity of their element. The Kingdom of Earth was renowned for its wisdom, priding itself on shrewd strategies and hardy fortifications. Meanwhile, the Kingdom of Air honored principles of valor and loyalty, fostering a culture rich in nobility and honor.
Yet, amidst all these powerful kingdoms, it was the radiant Kingdom of the Sun that commanded the greatest authority. Its sovereign was none other than Penelope, a figure steeped in legend and unrivaled in strength. Penelope, a dragon born from the fiery embrace of sunlight, embodied the very essence of power. His prowess eclipsed even that of his fellow dragons' offspring, earning him the revered title of The Great Dragon. While others had lineage and legacy, none could rival the sheer intensity and brilliance that Penelope possessed, making him a beacon of power and a figure of awe among dragons and kingdoms alike but with great power comes enemies.
I am insufficient. Well, that's not my name obviously, but that's what my family has decided I am.
I'm Julie. I'm 14, about to be 15 years old. I have a twin sister, Jamie. Jamie is an angel. Perfect at everything, and can do no wrong. At least in my family's eyes. And I? I am not perfect. I am a disappointment. Though they've never said that to me outright, I know that's what they truly think.
The apparent "last straw" was when Jamie fucked up and I took the fall for it. Now, I'm on my way to live with some of my more distant relatives back in Italy. They're supposed to "put me back in my place."
So now I get to go live with 3 Italian Capo's.
Sounds like fun right?
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What happens when Julie gets sent away? And what happens when her relatives receives a girl they had been brought to believe was a troublesome, borderline delinquent teenager, but is actually just a confused, dissociative little girl with a messed up idea of what family really means.
And what happens when Julie comes to realise that the people she was living with, weren't all who they said they were?