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The Princess and the Dragon

The Tale of Friendship and Courage

By Rajeswari AkkiniPublished 3 years ago 4 min read
 The Princess and the Dragon
Photo by Alice Alinari on Unsplash

Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there was a beautiful princess named Isabella. She had long golden hair, bright blue eyes, and a kind heart. Isabella lived in a castle with her parents, the king, and the queen.

One day, while out riding in the forest, Isabella heard a loud roar. She turned her horse around and saw a dragon! The dragon was huge, with shiny red scales and smoke coming out of its nostrils.

Isabella was scared, but she knew she had to be brave. She approached the dragon slowly and spoke to him in a calm voice.

"Hello, dragon," she said. "Why are you here?"

The dragon looked at Isabella and saw that she was not afraid. He told her that he was lost and didn't know how to get back to his home.

Isabella felt sorry for the dragon and decided to help him. She offered to lead him back to his home and asked if he would promise not to harm anyone.

The dragon agreed, and Isabella climbed onto his back. Together, they flew over mountains and valleys, forests and lakes. They talked and laughed, and Isabella learned that the dragon's name was Blaze.

As they approached the dragon's home, they saw that it was surrounded by a group of mean knights. The knights wanted to capture Blaze and kill him.

Isabella knew that she had to act fast. She jumped off Blaze's back and faced the knights. She told them that Blaze was her friend and that he meant no harm.

But the knights didn't listen. They attacked Isabella and Blaze with their swords and shields. Isabella fought bravely, but she was outnumbered.

Blaze saw that Isabella was in trouble and knew that he had to help. He breathed fire at the knights, scaring them away.

Isabella and Blaze hugged each other, grateful to be safe. They talked to the dragon's family, who welcomed Isabella with open arms. They thanked her for bringing their son home and promised to protect her and her kingdom.

Isabella returned to the castle, where she told her parents about her adventure. They were proud of her bravery and impressed with her kind heart.

As time passed, Isabella and Blaze became the best of friends. They went on many adventures together, and Isabella learned more about the dragon's world.

The people in the kingdom started to see the dragon as a friend and not a foe. They welcomed Blaze and his family with open arms and were grateful to Isabella for showing them that dragons could be kind and gentle.

Years went by, and Isabella grew up to be a wise and just queen. She ruled her kingdom with kindness and fairness, always remembering the lessons she had learned from Blaze.

One day, while sitting on her throne, Isabella heard a familiar roar. She looked out the window and saw Blaze, flying towards the castle.

Blaze landed in the courtyard, and Isabella ran to meet him. She saw that he was injured, and she knew she had to help.

Isabella tended to Blaze's wounds and asked him what had happened. Blaze told her that he had fought an evil dragon who was trying to harm a village.

Isabella knew that she had to help Blaze defeat the evil dragon. She gathered her army and rode with Blaze to the village.

The evil dragon was huge and fierce, with black scales and red eyes. He breathed fire at Isabella and Blaze, but they were ready.

Isabella and Blaze fought bravely, using all their skills and powers to defeat the evil dragon. They succeeded, and the village was saved.

Isabella and Blaze returned to the castle, where the people cheered and thanked them. Isabella was proud of herself and of Blaze. They had proved that anyone, no matter their size or appearance, could be brave and strong.

From that day on, Isabella and Blaze continued to go on many adventures, fighting for justice and defending the kingdom. The people of the kingdom looked up to them and admired their courage and strength.

But as the years went by, Blaze grew old and weak. He knew that his time was coming to an end, and he wanted to say goodbye to his friend, Isabella.

Isabella was heartbroken, knowing that she would soon lose her dearest friend. She went to see Blaze, who was lying down, weak and tired.

"Isabella," he said, "I want to thank you for everything. You have been a true friend and companion to me, and I will never forget you."

Isabella could not hold back her tears. She knew that Blaze had been a true friend to her as well. She hugged him and told him that she loved him.

As Blaze took his last breath, Isabella felt a sense of peace. She knew that Blaze had lived a long and happy life, full of adventure and excitement. She would always cherish the memories they had shared together.

In honor of Blaze's memory, Isabella commissioned a statue of him, which was placed in the center of the kingdom. It stood as a reminder of the brave little robot who had taught them all that anything was possible with courage and determination.

Years later, when Isabella passed away, the people of the kingdom placed a wreath of flowers at Blaze's statue, in honor of the two friends who had shown them the true meaning of friendship and bravery.

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About the Creator

Rajeswari Akkini

Hi, my name is Rajeswari Akkini and I love writing children's stories! I am a proud mother of two beautiful daughters, and I have always enjoyed creating stories for them and their friends.

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