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Dragon Slayer

Once upon a time, a bold knight started his quest That led him to the fearsome beast's enclave, Radiant in an armor of courage shining like gold Where the Dragon roared from disturbed sleep, As vile creature spewed blasts of heated flame, Unsettling the master's gait down to the rocks. But the hero regained fast with his shield, mighty As lightning, and charged the dragon once, twice; To where the barbed point struck a monster's chest... Undaunted, this giant Draco retaliated in haste Lashing out talons upon our hero's smaller form, While the mad creature drew it most lethal blow Now causing the noble knight to fall into a daze. O, his loyal unicorn retrieved his master's sword That angered the dragon, anew, reeling a fire... With his steed alive through chroming on its head In daring rush, brave knight punctured enemy's sides Aiming at Draco's eyes, the poison found there; Like a whip, the empire's villain met its death: And gallant victor pulled the dragon's head Which he offered to the king-- a prized endowment, As for our warrior... dearest princess, his bride! --------------- Eve Roper's Once Upon A Time Contest 2/6/2017

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Date: 2/10/2017 7:09:00 PM
Nette, I love stories of knights in shining armor and dragons very well done. Congratulations on your win Hugs Eve
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Date: 2/10/2017 6:05:00 PM
congrats on your win Nette..
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Date: 2/10/2017 4:49:00 PM
Congrats!!! nette...a wonderous tale...the only thing is I like Dragons lol...god bless...^WW^
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Date: 2/6/2017 1:08:00 PM
- A beautifully written fairy tales, Nette - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 2/6/2017 12:54:00 PM
You have this elegant phrasing that seems to come right out of the medieval period. Stories of daring and winning a damsel do! A 7 it is!
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Date: 2/6/2017 8:23:00 AM
This stirring tale end on a happy note! I like the way your words just so effortlessly flow as the plot progresses!
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Date: 2/6/2017 8:04:00 AM
I do love a happy ending. And that is the best prize yet. ;) Really nice Nette
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Date: 2/6/2017 7:55:00 AM
I love a good dragon story, nette. Did they live happily ever after, or did he get caught cheating with the chambermaid? Lol (Should have had a prenup!) Good luck!
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