A/N: This has been bouncing around my head for a while, I just never seem to get 'normal' ideas *sigh*. I will warn you now that it may or may not ever be finished, as I like writing long stories, but I will try my best!

Disclaimer: I don't own Sherlock *huff*. I don't specifically own the idea of a Dragon Rider Universe but I do own this version of it. Any OC's are mine!

The Times

14 June 3035, London, New England.

IN BREAKING NEWS

Dragon Rider extraordinaire John H. Watson has been rushed to hospital in a critical condition after his Class 2 dragon Atraxia lost her footing and fell on him during the Grande Prix, the most prestigious race for Dragon Riders this side of the hemisphere. The dragon has been declared to have died almost immediately after snapping her neck. Officials are baffled at how a dragon in perfect form and well familiar with the course can lose it's footing, but many argue to take into consideration that the dragon's weakness was Grip in the first place and that Hangman's bend is one of the sharper corners of the circuit. This controversial accident has turned the racing world upside down as every fan, official and judge takes their side. While some argue...See Page 3

In Other News

Evidence has come to light after several decades of stagnation on the death of Dragon Rider Carl Powers, in which it is rumored foul play may have been involved. While the authorities have neither affirmed or denied these claims, sources have uncovered information on an underground racing organization responsible for fixing races, tampering with raceways and even going so far as removing Riders from events through less than legal methods. While racing officials deny these allegations...See Page 5

Relations with America continue to increase as the two governments both signed the Peace Alliance after almost two hundred years of war looming over the countries. Many are pleased by this Alliance although there are some who would rather...See Page 7

Italy has recently come into wealth after discovering a large supply of precious metals that had been hidden 6 kilometers under the Earth. The country has already started trading at reasonable prices, providing competition for...See Page 9

Dragon relations continue to improve. After a rocky start the giant reptiles agreed to continue to allow competition and human control in the racing scene, but have required all domestic dragons to be released and returned to the ...See Page 11