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Chapter one: introduction

As Nero pounded swiftly across towards Jackilin, going in for the kill, his paws beneath him ate up the blood stained grass. The time traveller held her breath. She didn't understand any of this. She shook her head in confusion. "To understand this, she thought, I must go back to the beginning. Lifting her staff high into the air, she sang out a magic chant and a golden ring appeared around her. The world around her faded into blackness. Back to the beginning...

This story is under serious editing. I know there are a huge number of mistakes an details that need fixing but in full fairness, I actually first started writing this story when I was about nine years old and never really finished. I just happened to come across it buried in some forgotten file when I first started up on fanfiction and decided to chuck on-line just to see what other people think. I know it's really outdated and desperately needs re-writing with I fully intend to do once I can find the time between College life and all my other active stories. So for now, you'll just have to be patient and let me know how it goes so far. Thanks! SS