K Colesnotes version.
1) Dragons are discovered ZOMG.
2) They tie in with nature and the world is so fucked over that they're beginning to die. Or they're beginning to die ERGO the world is getting fucked over.
3) Poachers = PROBLEM. Kill dragons = moar fucked over world.
4) Some characters have minor psychic connection with dragons and help them out, like stopping poachers or something. Needs more discussion @_@
5) Big plot twist = one country (based off America assumedly) finds out and wants the dragons.
6) Country (Assumedly based off China) says NO.
7) America-esque country gets PISSED and declares war on china-esque country.

Connection characters go 'ZOMG THATS NOT GOOD' and hafta save the day.
Still needs more elaboration. But that's what we've got so far. Also I like that it'll be sorta small. We don't wanna end up with an Inuyasha, Bleach or Naruto here.