Multi-person Story building

'''So, I was bored and I came upon the idea of everyone writing a story together. The idea is credited to Snow-scales Ice dragon. Basically, I’m going to start writing, and another person comes on the edit this page and continues the writing. There’s no set plot at all, just keep writing using good grammar, and when you continue the story continue in the same story format that you would see in a book. Have fun! Also, don’t control the plot. Let the story flow in its own way.'''

Creater:  Bluejayflyingfree

People participating:
 Bluejayflyingfree -Alyssa

 Snow Scales-Ice Dragon -Nick

 DeltaTheSeawing -Kathryn

 StarryNight05 -Rachel & Astrid

Chapter One
Bluejayflyingfree : Alyssa Mari awoke on Saturday morning with a feeling of apprehension. Today was the day. The day when every twelve year old on the planet of Compire was given The Test.

Snow Scales-Ice Dragon : Nick Kresil rolled off his bed while he had a nightmare about failing The Test. He had to remind himself that he was preparing this for his whole life, and he at least had to be better than someone.

DeltaTheSeawing : Kathryn Carylyn opened the door to her room, picking out a book. ''The Test. ''Her mind hummed. She opened the book, flipping to the page on The Test. ''Wow. ''She looked at all the intricate layers.

Snow Scales-Ice Dragon : Nick forced himself up and tossed his blanket on his bed. He opened his window and called out, "It would be SUCH a shame if a boulder fell on me right now!" No boulders fell. He closed the window and started to procrastinate.

DeltaTheSeawing : Kathryn sighed, flipping through the pages. Lots of pages on The Test, nothing on how to pass ''it. ''She growled to herself. She was nervous, but she felt ready. After all, this was what all twelve year olds had prepared for their entire life.

StarryNight05 : Rachel was running. The Test was today, of course, but she didn’t care much for it. She had much better things to do, like breakfast. She entered a busy marketplace, looking for something she could easily steal.

DeltaTheSeawing : Kathryn felt her stomach growl. She swung down from the rafters of her room, putting the book back. Well...it wasn't a room ''exactly. ''It was really just a bunch of boards suspended over a small room. She hopped onto the thin board that served as her floor, walking gingerly towards the pantry.

Bluejayflyingfree : Alyssa got up, looking through the books on her shelf. She didn’t want to think about The Test right now, so she pulled off a book of fairy tales her grandmother had given her before she passed away.

Snow Scales-Ice Dragon : Nick picked up his pocket knife near his bed table. You never know when you might need it. He also grabbed some snacks from his kitchen. The cupboards squeaked, and he was afraid he might wake his parents up. Then he grabbed a jacket and ran out into the woods for his daily walk.

Bluejayflyingfree :Alyssa abandoned the fairy tales, her nerves taking over. She walked out of the rafters she called home, looking down on the crowded orphanage. She walked outside to the market.

Snow Scales-Ice Dragon : The bark of a tree splintered as Nick attacked it with his pocket knife. The Test might include strength and cruelty, so he was getting ready for it. A while later he got a splinter on his right thumb. Stupid, stupid, stupid, Nick thought. Maybe it could get healed before The Test starts.

<font color="303F9F">StarryNight05 : Rachel stole a few apples and a loaf of bread, and then slipped back into the busy marketplace, hoping to blend in. Then she broke into a run, going about her daily routine.

<font color="303F9F">StarryNight05 : Astrid was an aristocrat. She wasn’t a royal, but above the peasants that made up most of the planet. She had everything you’d dream of: a big house, large fancy clothes, and butlers and servants that obeyed her every command. She even had a boyfriend, Charlie, but her parents didn’t approve of him.

<font color="C2185B">DeltaTheSeawing : Kathryn grabbed a rotting apple, slicing off the dirt with her one weapon. A throwing star. She leapt off the board, landing on the roof of the very tall building. Her home. Alone. Kathryn sat on the edge of the roof, munching on the apple. It was gritty with dirt, but she didn't care. Kathryn leapt up, leaping from one rooftop to the next with swift agility.

Chapter Two
<font color="2E7D32">Snow Scales-Ice Dragon : A giant gong echoed 7 times. It signaled the start of morning, meaning it is 7:00 AM right now, and the adults should be doing their jobs now. Nick's parents didn't have jobs. They get all their food from fruit trees in the backyard, and hunt squirrels and rabbits in the forest.

<font color="C2185B">DeltaTheSeawing : When Kathryn heard the gong, she peeked over the edge at her mother, bustling to work without even glancing up as usual. She never did. Honestly, Kathryn's mother didn't even know (or care) that Kathryn was alive. But Kathryn didn't need her. She was strong and free.

<font color="303F9F">StarryNight05 : Astrid heard the gong, then saw her father leaving the house. He worked in finance, and was busy during his job times. Her mother mostly stayed at home.

<font color="2E7D32">Snow Scales-Ice Dragon : A few minutes after the gongs sounded, a loud voice called out, "''Attention residents of Compire. It is now time for all of the 12 year olds to take The Test. Any 12 year olds left behind until 7:30 will be forced to arrive to the Spire." ''Nick was now on a full edge of panic. A splintered thumb and no positive attitudes on The Test will most likely result in him failing. The ones that fail never came back home.

<font color="C2185B">DeltaTheSeawing  : Kathryn gasped. It couldn't possibly be time. And yet the announcement had just been made. She clenched and unclenched her fists. ''I haven't studied nearly enough! ''She thought hysterically. But nonetheless, she leapt off the roof, ducking into a roll and walking towards where the Test would be held.

<font color="303F9F">StarryNight05 : Rachel put the bread and her last two apples in her pouch, quickly stealing some more food and a blanket. She ran towards the place where the Test would be held.

<font color="33FCFF">Bluejayflyingfree : Alyssa walked towards the Glide Building, where The Test was. The Glide building had a long narrow roof, with strange curves on the edges. Many a times had she had nightmares of this place, but now as she walked toward her destiny, Alyssa was surprisingly calm.

<font color="C2185B">DeltaTheSeawing : Kathryn approached the Glide Building carefully and slowly, fidgeting nervously with the tassels of her skirt. She sighed. ''This is coming whether I like it or not. ''She straightened her thin shoulders and continued to walk.

<font color="2E7D32">Snow Scales-Ice Dragon : Nick quickly ran back home and wrote a note for his parents, saying where he will be and hoping he would pass it. Then he ran as fast as he could the the Glide Building. Now that he though of it, he can run pretty fast, though his stamina was horrible.

<font color="33FCFF">Bluejayflyingfree : Alyssa walked up the steps to the Glide Building. Suddenly her steps slowed, and she found she wanted to turn around. Now, for the first time, she realized there was no door. How was she supposed to get in?

<font color="C2185B">DeltaTheSeawing  : Kathryn circled the small platform at the entrance, looking for some sort of door. But there wasn't. She sat down carefully, trying to recall the stories. ''That might be the first test. Get into the Glide Building. ''Kathryn looked around wildly and noticed a balcony above the door. It was way too high to jump, but there were multiple trees. I can do this.

<font color="2E7D32">Snow Scales-Ice Dragon : Many people were already here. As Nick tried to catch his breath, he realized what he has to do. He saw someone climbing a tree to a balcony, and decided that was the way. Being careful of his splintered thumb, he grabbed a branch and hoisted himself up.

<font color="C2185B">DeltaTheSeawing  : Kathryn blinked at the other person climbing the tree. She had never met a person who didn't radiate gloom and anxiety. "Hey." She shouted. The platform was still too far away, though she was at the top of the tree. "Can you help me up to the balcony? I'll pull you up once I'm up."

<font color="2E7D32">Snow Scales-Ice Dragon : "Oh! Um, sure." Nick said. He didn't trust her fully, though, and kept a close eye on her. The rough tree bark irritated his skin.

<font color="C2185B">DeltaTheSeawing : Kathryn smiled. "Ok. How should we do this?" Only half listening, she began flipping through books in her head. No, um...maybe, ooh maybe.

<font color="2E7D32">Snow Scales-Ice Dragon : "Er, maybe we could use a tree branch, or a vine if there is any." Nick looked around for a vine on one of the branches. He wasn't sure what type the trees were.

<font color="C2185B">DeltaTheSeawing  : "These are willow trees, with strong bark. We could make a temporary rope and tie it around the balcony. I'm good at climbing from...um..." She let her voice drop low. "Being a peasant."

<font color="2E7D32">Snow Scales-Ice Dragon : Nick decided to not say anything about the peasant part. "Sure, I believe you. Maybe you should handle the tying part."

<font color="C2185B">DeltaTheSeawing  : Kathryn smiled at nodded. "Get some bark." She stretched her fingers, calculating how much they would need. ''Five times thirteen raised to the second power, plus the three strands we would need. To hold us we would need ninety raised to the second power.''

<font color="2E7D32">Snow Scales-Ice Dragon : Nick pulled out his pocket knife from his pocket and started hacking away at the tree bark, while trying not to fall off. They were about 10 feet high from the ground.

<font color="C2185B">DeltaTheSeawing  : Kathryn held out her hand. "Bark." She said absently, still completeing her calculations. They were high, but living on a roof made Kathryn rather adapt to heights.

<font color="2E7D32">Snow Scales-Ice Dragon : Nick gave some bark to her. A bit demanding and a day-dreamer, but I can handle this, he thought. He was looking out for anything dangerous, because this seemed too easy.

<font color="C2185B">DeltaTheSeawing  : Kathryn quickly tied the rope and threw it over the balcony. She tested it before scrambling up the side. She sat on the balcony, watching the ramshackled buildings for a moment. She looked down at Nick and widened her eyes. ''I need to pass. I can't be dragging someone along with me. ''She twisted her hands together, not wanting to do this, but something inside her, a deep, peasant instinct curled up inside her. Kathryn took out her throwing star and sliced through the rope, letting it fall to the ground.

<font color="2E7D32">Snow Scales-Ice Dragon : "What!?" Nick froze in shock and anger, but snapped back to reality. How could she do this? How did he not realize this? No, of course he knew this would happen. Deep down in his mind, he knew this would happen to him. He should've pushed her off. And he would be just as bad as she was. He vowed that he would get her back, but now he has to find out how to get on to the balcony.

<font color="C2185B">DeltaTheSeawing : Kathryn sighed but walked along the balcony, looking for a window to go through. The balcony was high, and now she could see something, far off in the distance. A mountain range, blocking anyone's view from further on. A sense of foreboding followed her.

<font color="2E7D32">Snow Scales-Ice Dragon : Nick climbed up higher until he was above the balcony, a solution that somehow neither of them noticed. He wobbled, and jumped off, landing on the balcony. His feet absorbed the impact, and a moment of shock rippled through his body, but passed. He ran to catch up to Kathryn. "Hey!... What did... you do that for?...” he gasped as he caught up to her. An angry glint shined in his eyes.

<font color="C2185B">DeltaTheSeawing : Kathryn gasped. "I...I can't explain it." She confessed. Then, she leaped though one of the stained-glass windows and into the building at last. ''He'll hate me, but mother would be proud of me. But...would she?''

<font color="33FCFF">Bluejayflyingfree : Alyssa watched the two others climb. She was never one to follow the crowd, and some idiotic instinct made her take a running start and headed straight for the wall where the door should be.

<font color="C2185B">DeltaTheSeawing : "Woah." Kathryn gasped. The inner hall was...was beautiful. It shimmered in blue and gold and green, with light filtering through glass strings covering a carved ceiling. The floor was shined marble and it glinted in the fading light. Windows of all color covered the blue and gold walls and the hallway was long, narrow, and radiated beauty.

<font color="2E7D32">Snow Scales-Ice Dragon : Nick followed her through the window. The amazing view caught his breath, but then he remembered that he was angry at her. Was it really worth arguing with her? He got to the balcony easily enough. He decided to let her go, and get revenge later. He shot a look at her head with a face that said, you're lucky I let you go easily.

<font color="C2185B">DeltaTheSeawing : Kathryn shot a quick look back that said, ''not likely. ''She gasped at brilliant light filled the hallway. I wonder if any of the others have made it yet. She mused.

<font color="2E7D32">Snow Scales-Ice Dragon : Now that that was out of the way, Nick began to explore the Spire, wondering what the next task is. He also wondered whether the walls were real gold.

<font color="33FCFF">Bluejayflyingfree : Alyssa felt the impact of running into the wall, hard. But then something gave way, and she suddenly fell through into the Hall. But she still felt massive pain from running into the wall, and saw nothing but stars and felt like she might puke.

<font color="C2185B">DeltaTheSeawing : Kathryn ran towards the person who had just fallen through the wall. She extended her hand. "Are you alight?" She asked with concern. The girl was pale and looked sick.

<font color="2E7D32">Snow Scales-Ice Dragon : Nick overheard their conversation, and lingered in the area to see what they will say.

<font color="33FCFF">Bluejayflyingfree : “Uhhh, maybe?” Alyssa groaned, trying to stand up.

<font color="C2185B">DeltaTheSeawing : Kathryn laughed. "Well you did just run through a wall." She hesitated. "How...did you do that?"

<font color="2E7D32">Snow Scales-Ice Dragon : "What an idiot... Who's first instinct is to ram into a wall?" Nick muttered.

<font color="33FCFF">Bluejayflyingfree : “My… family… used to be shapemorphers. I guess… instinct?” Alyssa replied to Kathryn, slowly feeling better. Then she turned to Nick. “Mine, I guess. And it worked… faster then your… plan.”

<font color="C2185B">DeltaTheSeawing : Kathryn glared at this new person. "Well that was a stupid idea. If I followed my instinct, my mother would be dead and I would be living in the palace, but that would be stupid of me." She hissed. "And I got in without ''nearly passing out." ''She pointed out, waving her arms around.

<font color="2E7D32">Snow Scales-Ice Dragon : Nick hadn't expected Kathryn to agree with him. "And I got in while getting sabotaged by a certain someone." He directed this comment towards Kathryn. Did this person say her family can shapeshift? Nick has heard of some families who have these kinds of special powers. He never knew his family's power. It was forgotten hundreds of years ago.

<font color="C2185B">DeltaTheSeawing : Kathryn muttered. "I don't hear much thank you for the amazing idea." She grumbled. "Did you say your family can shapeshift?" A murmur of respect flew threw her. She thought that all the special powered families had either been killed or imprisoned hundreds of years ago. She shifted uncomfortably.

<font color="2E7D32">Snow Scales-Ice Dragon : "Thank you for not letting me use the rope and almost breaking my feet! And thank you for lying to me!" Nick said sarcastically. Then he turned to Alyssa and said, "And I won't be bowing down to you just because your family are apparently shapeshifters."

<font color="C2185B">DeltaTheSeawing : Kathryn sighed. She thought she was the sarcasm queen. "Me neither! You could be lying."

<font color="2E7D32">Snow Scales-Ice Dragon : Nick was a bit frustrated that she kept on agreeing to everything he said. "Anyways... what's your name?" He said to Alyssa.

<font color="C2185B">DeltaTheSeawing : Kathryn smirked. Getting on nerves was her favorite thing to do in life. She did it all the time with her mother. But where did that get her? Usually starving or thrown against a wall. Occasionally off a roof. She paused. So why is it my favorite thing in the world?

<font color="33FCFF">Bluejayflyingfree : Alyssa scowled at both of them. It had been a bad idea to say her family’s power. They’d faced enough scorn already. “Well, if I’d followed my instinct, my parents would be alive and I wouldn’t need have been stuck in some stupid orphanage.” She directed at Kathryn. “And my name’s Alyssa.”

<font color="C2185B">DeltaTheSeawing : "At least you had a roof over your head." Kathryn spat back. "So don't try and guilt trip ''me." ''She glared at them both. "I'm Kathryn."

<font color="2E7D32">Snow Scales-Ice Dragon : "I'm Nick. I also have a roof." It seemed like they were interested in roofs, and figured it was a good thing to know about him.

<font color="C2185B">DeltaTheSeawing : Kathryn raised an eyebrow. "Fascinating." She said bluntly. "Soooo, as much as I would love to keep standing here and talking, we have work to do."

<font color="2E7D32">Snow Scales-Ice Dragon : "Yes, but what? Should we just keep poking around?" Nick asked. He started touching the gold on the walls.

<font color="C2185B">DeltaTheSeawing : Kathryn sighed. "Do I look like the Gamemaster to you?" She said. "But..." Kathryn pulled out her huge book on The Test.

<font color="2E7D32">Snow Scales-Ice Dragon : "Why do you go around carrying a giant book?..." Nick wondered.

<font color="C2185B">DeltaTheSeawing : Kathryn beamed. "For reasons I just explained! INFO!"

<font color="2E7D32">Snow Scales-Ice Dragon : "But wouldn't it weigh you down? Like how I would weigh you down when we climbed that tree?" Nick shot back.

<font color="C2185B">DeltaTheSeawing : Kathryn smirked. "Halarious." She said flatly.

<font color="33FCFF">Bluejayflyingfree : Alyssa watched their bickering with an amused smile. “you’re right, we should get going. Also, I totally ship it,” she said slyly.

So basically now you can just continue it any way you’d like.