"Ha!" Taylor said jubilantly. "Fred can't possibly be the main character now. He's not even in the story any more."
"Just because he's left the chapter, doesn't mean he's left the story. Now. Zac."
"Yes, oh stupid one?"
"Umm, Zac, I think that's just making things worse," Isaac said.
"Psh."
"Interesting. First you try to kill Fred. Then you attempt to insult me. Anything else you'd like to add?"
Zac considered this.
"If I could see you, I'd beat you up."
"Let's pretend you tried, and we can add girl-bashing to the list."
Zac rolled his eyes. Moments later, Isaac and Tayor let out gasps or horror. Zac looked at them inconfusion: why were they so much bigger now?
"Zac?" Taylor said.
"What did you do to him?" Isaac demanded.
"What does it look like I did? I turned him into a fluffy bunny."
Zac paused, and then looked down at himself. He was so shocked at what he saw, he hopped backwards a few paces. Then he was so shocked to find himself hopping that he stopped in mid hop and came crashing down to the ground.
"Turn him back!" Taylor insisted.
"Let me see..." Isaac said.
He lifted his staff and attempted to use what magic he had to turn Zac back again. It didn't work and laughter echoed through the sky.
"There's only one way for Zac to change back. You have to go on a quest."
"A quest?" Isaac asked.
"Yes. I'll send you your first guide shortly."
"First one?" Taylor inquired.
"I like variety. Besides, I don't want any of my people to have nervous breakdowns from guiding you guys through the whole thing."
Zac just sat there, looking positively woeful. Then his ears perked up (Taylor and Isaac had to keep from laughing at the sight), and a small, strange little man appeared.
"Hmm, so you're the ingrates," he muttered. "Don't look like much. Eh."
"Who are you?" asked Isaac.
"I'm your guide," he replied. "Come on. This way. The first thing we have to do is get through the Forest of Doom."
"That's a rather dramatic title isn't it?"
"But surprisingly accuate."