A Present for Cynthia
By S.E. Batt
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Not every daughter acts the same. Most of them, however, would never ask for a water dragon for a birthday present.
The Kingdom of Galha faces an unusual challenge, when its princess stands adamant that she receives an elder dragon as a gift for her birthday. Given her strong resolve alongside her fearsome reputation of throwing the biggest strops in the kingdom, King Graham sets out on his mission. Can he bring home a dragon for her birthday?
A 3500 word humorous short story, bundled with a BONUS short story 'A Talk In The Forest', also at 3500 words.
S.E. Batt
S.E. Batt loves all things light-hearted and humorous. When he's not writing, he's playing video games, talking to other writers, and generally wishing he was writing. He's a proud member of the Forward Motion online writer's group, and sends all of its members a digital thumbs-up.
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A Present for Cynthia - S.E. Batt
A Present for Cynthia (with A Talk In The Forest)
S.E. Batt
Copyright 2013 by S.E. Batt
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Table of Contents
A Present for Cynthia
A Talk In The Forest
Thanks
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A Present For Cynthia
The Princess of Galha did not spare any expense when it came to asking for presents. In previous years, grand gifts such as pianos, jewellery, and even land were given to the young queen-to-be, with every event being a resounding success. The problems started, however, when she began demanding an ancient water dragon god for her sixth birthday.
It started in the throne room. Three grand, golden thrones sat in a line, at the end of a grand red carpet stretching down the corridor. The middle throne was an odd one out, being smaller than the other two, an additional podium underneath it raising it on the same level as its bretherin. The red and gold banners around the room boasted animal-based insignias of grand pride and prestige, which contrasted heavily with the urchin that was sat on the smaller throne.
It was clear that she was adamant her decision be carried out. Sitting upon her throne, with her arms folded across her pink dress and her face scrunched up, she gave an alternating death glare to her parents, as if they had committed an unforgivable crime. Knowing his daughter for the six years he has, Graham suspected this might be the case.
Now, come on, Cynthia.
Queen Faye spoke in a tone that would calm a raging lion, which made it even scarier when Cynthia did not shift her posture. Your father and I have had a long talk about this. We've juggled the pros and cons, and settled on the idea that summoning a water dragon for your birthday present is just not feasible.
Don't see why not.
The death gaze became more intense. You've got me everything else that I wanted. Now I want a water dragon.
A water dragon is very hard, if not impossible to make a pet, Cynthia. We would probably not be able to get one ready for your birthday, and even so...
Faye looked over to King Graham, her eyes telling him that her usual tactics weren't working. Well...
...what your mother is trying to say,
spoke Graham, taking the baton from Faye, "is that we simply don't have the resources to keep a water dragon. It would require a big, big lake, and a lot of food on a daily basis. It's not something we can maintain. You do understand, don't you, honey?"
Make a big lake then.
Cynthia shrugged. Dig a big hole in the garden and put water in it, then put the dragon in that. Use your heads.
But Cynthia, that garden was a present to you from your late Uncle Paul.
Graham's tone