In a land filled with majestic mountains, mystical forests, and creatures of all shapes and sizes, there lived a dragon. Oh yes, a dragon! Because what kind of fantastical world would it be without a fire-breathing, scaly beast terrorizing the innocent villagers? Naturally, this dragon had a name, but who needs a name when you have fiery breath and the ability to fly? Let’s just call him Steve.
Now, Steve wasn’t your average dragon. No, he didn’t sit atop a pile of gold coins, guarding his treasure with a possessive glare. Instead, he had a cozy little cave tucked away in the mountainside where he binge-watched his favorite dragon documentaries on Dragonflix and snacked on leftover shepherd’s pie from the local tavern. Truly, the life of a dragon was nothing short of glamorous.
One fateful day, as Steve was busy catching up on the latest episode of “Dragon Dynasty,” he overheard a group of villagers discussing their big plans to slay him and rid the land of his terrifying presence. Naturally, this came as quite the shock to Steve. After all, he was just minding his own business, occasionally scaring a wayward traveler or two for fun. How could they possibly resent him for that?
Determined to confront these so-called heroes, Steve spread his magnificent wings and soared through the sky, his scales glistening in the sunlight. He landed amidst the villagers, causing them to scatter in fear. “Why are you trying to slay me?” Steve bellowed in his most menacing voice, which was more reminiscent of a grumpy librarian than a fierce dragon.
The villagers trembled before him, their torches shaking in their trembling hands. A brave soul, who seemed to have misplaced his common sense, stepped forward and boldly declared, “You have terrorized our peaceful lands for far too long, oh mighty Steve! It is time for justice to be served!”
Steve blinked his fiery eyes in disbelief. “Terrorized? Me? I don’t even like leaving my cave most days! I’m more of a homebody, you know?” he retorted, his voice dripping with sarcasm. “And justice? Is that what you call swinging pointy things at innocent dragons?”
The villagers exchanged nervous glances, realizing perhaps they hadn’t thought this through. But it was too late to back down now. They had already started this dragon-slaying business, and they were going to see it through to the bitter end.
And so, the battle commenced—or at least, the villagers’ sad attempt at a battle. Armed with rusty swords and makeshift shields, they charged at Steve, who barely had to lift a claw to defend himself. With a casual swish of his tail, he sent them flying through the air like ragdolls caught in a hurricane.
“Is that all you’ve got?” Steve taunted, rolling his eyes. “I’ve seen butterflies put up a better fight!”
Realizing their futile efforts, the villagers retreated, leaving Steve victorious but also incredibly bored. He couldn’t help but wonder what humans did for fun besides trying to slay dragons. Summoning his inner mischievousness, Steve decided to pay a visit to the nearby kingdom, just to see if they had any decent board games or perhaps a good wine cellar.
As he descended upon the kingdom, the people scattered in panic, their cries filling the air. But instead of unleashing his fiery breath, Steve landed gracefully in the courtyard, causing minimal damage to the carefully manicured flower beds.
“I come in peace!” he declared with a toothy grin, which looked more like a friendly smile than a menacing threat. “I’m just looking for a little entertainment. Maybe we can play some chess or have a tea party?”
The king, who had been hiding behind his throne like a frightened squirrel, cautiously emerged. “You come in peace?” he asked, his voice quivering.
“Of course! What kind of dragon do you take me for?” Steve replied with mock outrage. “I’m a peace-loving dragon who just wants to make sure your kingdom has a good selection of board games!”
And so, Steve spent his days organizing chess tournaments, teaching the royal children how to fly (or at least glide), and occasionally scaring away the occasional overly ambitious knight who thought he could earn fame and glory by slaying a dragon. The villagers learned to accept Steve’s presence, realizing that instead of terrorizing them, he brought a touch of excitement and whimsy to their otherwise mundane lives.
In the end, the land became known not for its fearsome dragon but for its peculiar dragon who preferred shepherd’s pie over gold and chess over carnage. Legends were told of a dragon named Steve, who brought laughter and eye-rolling to all who encountered him. And as for Steve, he lived happily ever after—because what more could a sarcastic dragon really ask for?
Author: Opney. Illustrator: Stab. Publisher: Cyber.
