The Last Of The Dragons

In a far-off land, there lived a young prince named Adrik. He was brave and strong, but he also had a fierce temper that often got him into trouble. One day, while out hunting, he came across a dragon. Adrik raised his bow, ready to slay the beast, but before he could release his arrow, the dragon spoke to him.

"Do not harm me, young prince," the dragon said. "I mean you no harm. I am the last of my kind."

Adrik was shocked. He had always thought dragons were nothing more than myth and legend. But here was one standing before him, speaking to him.

The dragon continued. "I have a request of you, young prince. Will you hear me out?"

Adrik hesitated for a moment, then lowered his bow. "Speak, dragon."

The dragon told Adrik of an ancient curse that had befallen his kind. Long ago, a powerful sorcerer had cast a spell that slowly but surely turned all dragons to stone. The dragon had been the only one to escape the curse, and he had been living alone for centuries, searching for a way to break the curse.

"I need your help, young prince," the dragon said. "There is a powerful magic crystal that has the power to break the curse. It is hidden in a cave deep in the mountains. I cannot reach it on my own, but with your help, we can find it and break the curse that has plagued my kind for so long."

Adrik was skeptical at first. He had always been taught that dragons were dangerous beasts to be feared and avoided. But as he listened to the dragon's tale, he began to feel a sense of compassion for the lonely creature before him.

"I will help you, dragon," Adrik said. "But on one condition. You must teach me to control my temper. I know it is my greatest weakness, and it has caused me to hurt those I care about. If you can help me master my anger, then I will help you break the curse."

The dragon agreed, and together they set out on a perilous journey to the mountains. Along the way, the dragon taught Adrik the art of patience, and how to think before he acted. They faced many dangers, including treacherous mountains and fierce monsters, but they always prevailed.

Finally, they reached the cave where the magic crystal was hidden. The dragon breathed fire onto the stone that blocked their path, and it crumbled away, revealing the crystal inside. Adrik reached out and touched the crystal, and he felt a surge of magic flow through him.

The dragon watched in amazement as Adrik's temper faded away, replaced by a sense of calm and inner strength. And then, with a flash of light, the curse was broken. The dragon was no longer alone, and he and Adrik had become true friends.

As they journeyed back to the kingdom, Adrik knew that he had been changed forever. He was no longer the angry, impulsive prince he had once been. He had learned the power of patience and compassion, and he knew that he could use that power to make the world a better place. And the dragon knew that he was no longer the last of his kind, thanks to the courage and kindness of the young prince who had become his friend.