Hello, Brownstripe here. I am here to tell you my story. I lived in a clan called the Sierra Travelers Clan. What my clan does is travel to their chosen worlds through a remarkable invention, called the dimension portal. There have been others before me, and I, myself have chosen the world of Anastasia. I will find out about the mystery of her story, and think on certain parts of it. Pretty awesome, huh?
My leader Sunrise has some assumptions on her theory. She wonders of the time between the revolt and Anya's cast out scene, and she also wonders where Pooka has come from, since she absolutely adores that adorable puppy and so do I too. She assumes that Grand Duchess Marie somehow got out of Russia to Paris during the revolt by using the train or a boat. And she assumes that Dimitri was found by Vlad after the revolt somewhere in St. Petersburg near the palace. That is a lot, hmm?
The day I came to my world was in late autumn/early winter, it was sunny with a flat copper blue sky, the leaves leaving their branches to the ground, the geese and ducks honking and quacking as they fled south. I was dressed in blue trousers, a thick black sweater, brown boots, and a gray trench coat. I was walking home to Upworld House where down below rests the dimension portal and my room. I greeted my clanmates around Upworld House, and made my way down in the elevator. It opened up, revealing a crowd of clanmates talking and laughing. I glanced at the portal, shining brightly to await me. I shivered with excitement.
"Hey, Stripe! You look good! Man, you certainly chose your world well." said a voice as I turned to see my best friend, Foxleaf. She was smiling widely and I chuckled, "Fox! How is the power down here? You are missing a beautiful day!".
"Well, couldn't complain. Power's excellent as usual, and I got my room and the library here to keep me busy on the breaks from my duty". replied Fox.
"That's good news, Foxleaf, but I believe you are needed now." chuckled a voice as I glanced to see Sunrise coming toward us.
"Oh, what is it, Sunrise?" asked Fox as a sudden boom came from up above, filling sound in the air. One of the clanmates was shouting, "The emergency power got shortened again!".
Fox slightly growled, "Drat! Now I have to find new batteries and who knows what else". and thanked Sunrise politely and left into the elevator to up top to check the situation. Meanwhile, I was looking at Sunrise, who chuckled. Man, she may be wise, but she is scary good when she knows things. Like she heard my thoughts, she winked, and then putted her left hand out holding a necklace in her fingers. Oh, my necklace is finished! Wow, it's incredible! I looked closely to see a dog in shape of Pooka, bronze, and the dog stands under a vertical gold crown that is tied into a metal necklace. I grinned, and gently took it into my right hand, feeling the cool metal totem on my palm. Sunrise slightly nodded her head, and left.
I went to the cafeteria and grabbed some brunch to go, and headed to my room which is number 1 because it was the beginning of the numbers of Anastasia's time era. Coming in, welcoming me is roses tied into the lining of the ropes in my doorway, the floor stained chestnut, the walls dark blue with murals of the Russian palace and the Eiffel Tower, the ceiling painted as the canopy of trees. My bed is black with stitched white stars, my dresser stained oak. I ate my food while changing from my sweater to a comfortable long-sleeved green shirt, covering it up with a thick soft white scarf to go along with my trench coat, and grabbed a brown cap hat. After I finished up, I headed to my bathroom, which has the same flooring, the walls white with pictures of Anastasia's world characters, the sink and toilet pale cream, and the shower is englassed with modern Russian tiles. I freshed up, headed out, and went to the portal where everybody was waiting with Sunrise behind them. Sunrise then nodded, and the portal turned on, showing the rainbow colors. I walked up, everybody divided up in parts, making a line for me toward her. Sunrise looked me down and up, and smiled. She gestured to the portal, I nodded, and turned to see everybody including Fox grinning at me and making thumbs up all around. I smirked, turned, and leaped into the portal.
Rainbow colors flashed around me, I heard voices echoing the tunnel, then something bright flashed behind me. I turned to see and I gaped at the sight as I recognized them. Holy, it's the royal family, Tsar Nicholas and his wife Alexandra and the kids! Oh, man, the kids are timestruck in their ages, Olga, the other girls, and little Alexei!
"Hey, I am not little!" said a young, slightly echoing voice as I stared at Alexei as he thought-said it.
"Son, you may be young, but you are plenty big enough." chuckled a deep, humorous voice as I heard Tsar Nicholas.
"Yeah! Papa is right! You can't complain of that, brother!" echoed the girls as they gently compliment Alexei and their father.
"Kids, I believe our new friend needs to introduce herself." sternly said their mother, Alexandra. I shook my head from the shock, and politely introduced myself. They introduced themselves and said no formalities. I nodded, and asked why they're here.
Nicholas smirked, and asked his son, " Why don't you show Brownstripe, Alexei?". "Sure, Papa!". happily replied a grinning Alexei. He positioned himself, then ran, and leaped toward me. I stepped back, watching him step into a way I'd never believe until I saw it with my own eyes! What the heck is he doing? Is he changing? I watched his body change smaller and smaller, then a brief light made my eyes avoid it until it got gone. I glanced at the space, nothing, then I heard a tiny bark, and then I looked down, widening my eyes at the sight. It's Pooka! Wait a second, those eyes! I know these eyes. No freaking way! Alexei is Pooka! Alexei/Pooka smiled at me in a sly way, winked, and glanced at his family. I looked at the family, they are smiling. Hold on! They knew of this!
"Oh yes, Brownstripe. Our son has been given a second chance, but he had to be a dog this time. He wants to help his sister, which is Anastasia. He is healthy and strong, he may be a puppy, but he has to help in any way of Anastasia's destiny." said Nicholas patiently.
"And you are to help him. We know your story, and your history. This is why we chose you and Alexei to help my little girl, sweet Anastasia". replied Alexandra. She is right! I chose this world and they chose me. I want to help and so I will. I nodded and the family smiled. Alexei barked impatiently and I picked him up. He gave his parents a lick on the cheek and pawed his sisters as I held him to their heights. They waved and we waved back and then the family disappeared. Alexei whimpered and I comforted him that he will see them again. He smiled widely, and barked as he gestured at the end of the tunnel, showing St. Petersburg. I nodded and ran, holding Alexei in my hands, barking happily, impatient to see Anya. I then leaped, then darkness.
