We made this book for all the kids who love to dream, play, and level up! Thanks to everyone who believes in us and a big shoutout to our mommy for helping us turn our ideas into something real.  Let's keep leveling up!

AJ and Zyon

I play Roblox, draw, and can throw a spiral better than anyone.

My favorite team is the Baltimore Ravens and my favorite QB is Lamar Jackson. He's fast like me! I've got big energy, big dreams and no rhythm lol. Seriously; I dance like a broken joystick. But I don't care I'm still the MVP!

MEET AJ

MEET Zyon

Hi. I'm Zyon!

I'm quiet at first. I play Madden, love the Vikings (Gooo Justin Jefferson), and my favorite superhero is Spiderman because he's brave and funny.

I like drawing Sonic and making up new games in my head. Most people think I'm shy, but once I feel comfortable I go full Super Saiyan.

I'm the thinker. The plotter. The one with the big ideas!

Chapter one: Glitch in the game

It started on a regular Saturday. The kind with cereal crumbs on the couch and AJ yelling "YOU CHEATED!" at the tv. 

Zyon was on the floor quiet, locked into a Madden match with laser focus.  AJ?  He was flipping through Roblox games like, "Boring. Too easy. Next." 

Then it happened. Zyon's controller blinked. AJ's screen turned purple. Before they could say "Lamar Jackson touchdown," the entire room started to shake. Like the floor was about to do the griddy.

"Uh.... Z?" AJ said.

"Yeah?"

"Why is the tv sucking us into a black hole?"

The brothers screamed. And just like that , they were gone. Pulled into the game world.

Chapter two: Touchdown or Timeout

Level 1: The Football Field of Doom

AJ hit the ground face first.

"Ow my nose!" He sat up and looked around blinking hard.

Green grass. Giant stadium lights. Loud, glitchy crowd noises.

"Zyon, where are we?"

Zyon landed beside him, rolled like a ninja, and stood up slow.  "Uh.... Bro? I think we're inside of a game." He pointed ahead.  A giant scoreboard flashed: Level 1: Football field of doom. Score a touchdown or stay here forever! You have 3 minutes.

AJ grinned. "Say less."

But this was no normal  football field. The players on the other team were robots with glowing eyes and smoke coming out of their helmets. 

AJ got in position. "Hike!"

Zyon took the snap and tossed it to AJ. The robot linebacker zoomed toward him like a rocket. AJ juked left, spun right, but the robot dove and caught his shoe.

 AJ shouted "Think fast!" and launched his shoe at the robots face.

BOOM!

The robot glitched and fell apart like broken Legos.

AJ dashed into the end zone. " TOUCHDOWN BABY!"

The crowd noise roared. The scoreboard blinked: LEVEL COMPLETE.

A glowing tunnel opened beneath their feet. Zyon gulped . "Uh-oh. That looks sketchy..."

Chapter three: Draw to escape

Level 2: The Sketch Cave

They landed in a dark cave, but the walls weren't rock. They were covered in paper. Crumpled drawings. Drawings everywhere. Zyon's eyes went wide.

"Dude.... this is my sketchbook!"

A loud robotic voice echoed through the cave: Level 2: Draw the path out. Use your imagination. BUT be careful! If you mess up the drawing, it comes to life.

Zyon found a glowing pen on the ground. AJ pointed to a cliff ahead "Draw a bridge Zyon."

Zyon focused. His hand moved fast and a long rope bridge appeared across the gap.

"Nice!" AJ said.

They crossed slowly, but halfway across the bridge started to flicker.

Zyon gasped. "I forgot to finish the ropes on the side."

Suddenly, a monster crawled out of the unfinished drawing. A paper dragon with eyes

made of erasers.

AJ reached into the air and yelled, "DRAW A FOOTBALL!"

Zyon quickly sketched a flaming football. AJ threw it right into the dragons mouth.

BOOM! The dragon exploded into scraps.

Zyon smiled. "That was awesome.

The next tunnel opened glowing brighter than the last.

AJ fist bumped him. "You're kinda built for this bro."

BONUS PAGE: Create your own character

Now it's your turn!

You've entered into the game world.

What's your name? Your super move? Your special item? 

Your name: ___________________________________________

 Your Super Power: __________________________________________

Special move: ______________________________________________

Draw yourself as a video game hero here