11:26 PM
Monday, December 8, 2008
Prince Fale was never one to fall in love.
That is, until he set his eyes on the one he thought was God-given beauty, a crystal-eyed dragon. Fale was always a dragon lover, even when he was a kid. Everytime he spotted the flying things, he would try to catch and keep them, though they were a hundred times bigger than him.
The crystal-eyed dragon heaved a fiery breath, and stretched its pallid, snow-white wings. Approaching cautiously, the prince tried not to alarm the mystical creature.
"Hello, you." He murmured as gently as he could.
However, the dragon showed no signs of being frightened, and allowed Fale to touch his nozzle. Thrilled that he had gained it's trust, the prince smiled and stroked the soft hair again.
"Miranda," he whispered, "That will be your name."
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Many years passed, and Prince Fale was very contented with his life. The only problem was, other countries heard of his new pet, and have tried to steal it from him. Try as he might, he could not get used to the disturbances and his armies were greatly affected by the constant invasion.
Finally, when he could not take it anymore, he ordered his men: "Burn the bridges and destroy the roads, for when living with a soul so beautiful and true, i have no need of anything else."
So the men did as they were told. More years passed, but this time, nothing happened.
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One day, Prince Fale awoke from on top of the highest room in his palace. "Miranda!" The first name that came to his head.
The corridors were silent.
"Miranda..?"
Sensing that something was amiss, he got out of his king-sized bed and walked along the halls. That's funny, he was usually woken up in the mornings by the wails of his pet. Today, nothing much as a squeak was heard.
The prince started to panic. Frantically, he searched every nook and cranny possible to find his beloved creature.
Suddenly, the realization hit him.
Miranda had gone. It had flown away into the skies, leaving him.
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It can't be. After all these years, the love and care, gone to waste.
He had blocked out those unnecessary things, just to tend to his dragon.
It looks like i need them now.However, damage as been done, and there were no more bridges or roads to lead to the outside world, which he had abandoned so long ago. He had even sacked his men and armies, convinced that the invasion will not happen anymore.
His friends. Other dragons. How can he ever enjoy these gifts again?
I'm all alone.
