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In a place far far away a long time ago an evil and wicked king ruled over a large kingdom. He took from the poor and the rich. When the poor were penniless and the rich were no more he decided to take their lives. He told the villagers to find one man to represent them. He told them, “This man will be tested. If he fails I will take the lives of every fifth man and every tenth woman. Choose wisely, for once you pick there is no going back.”

 The villagers chose a smart man name Lucian Gillee. The peasant reported to the king who told him, “Fail any tasks and you will be killed and your village-dwelling will feel my wrath!”

Lucian simply replied, “I am ready for the tasks Sire.”

 The king angrily yelled, “You first task is to slay the giant fire-breathing dragon who cannot be killed my weapons of wood, stone, or metal. Also his breath is so hot if it as much as licks you, you will be killed.”

 Lucian said, “I will go Sire” As Lucian Gillee left the king laughed menacingly.

Lucian returned the next day carrying the dragon with help from some other villagers. The king was surprised and asked Lucian how he had done it. Lucian simply responded, “I took a bucket and splashed the dragon’s face so he couldn’t breath fire and I climbed onto his back and took my shirt and strangled him until he was dead.

 “Very well,” muttered the grumpy king.

As the second day came so did the task. “Your second task is to climb the Mountain of the King. At the stop of the steep mountain there is a large nest belonging to the largest bird known to man the Crocodilian Eagle. And as you know the screech of this bird if fatal making it nearly impossible to get the egg.”

And Lucian, again, simply replied, “I will go Sire.” and left as the king laughed maniacally.

 Lucian Gillee returned with the egg and explained to the king he covered his ears with two thick layers of cotton tied to his head. Then the third day came and the king had come up with a most evil plan to make Lucian Gillee fail undoubtedly. Upon Lucian’s entrance the king said, “Your last task is impossible, so give up now!”

But Lucian replied, “I will try to save my fellow villagers. They are counting on me to save them from your wickedness.”

The king snapped back, “Very well! Your last task is to defeat the master swordsman from the Eastern corner of the Earth. He has never failed and wields the most powerful sword. You will be given a dull stick. Beat him and you will not only save the lives of your peasant friends but you will earn back the gold and silver and copper I took from your little friends.”

And Lucian simply replied, “I am ready Sire.”

When the swordsman came in Lucian took the small, dull stick and the swordsman took out his shining metal sword and took his ready position. Lucian faked a jab at the his opponents feet and as the swordsman went to block it Lucian poked his eye out then the other and finally took the sword and beheaded the swords master. The baffled king gave the money and spared the lives without any questions.

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Posted by tarhead 2008-02-09 22:50:52 i liked this line "When the poor were penniless and the rich were no more he decided to take they’re lives." very creative choice of tasks! write on! + Report this comment
Posted by Munky 2008-02-10 01:12:52 .... Nice story. Lucian's my hero. + Report this comment
Posted by thirteen 2008-02-10 03:15:35 .... I saw your comments on the forum, so this is how i found your stories.Your stories are very good.I liked this one . + Report this comment
Posted by Reese 2008-02-10 08:28:54 Thanks Thank you for all the comments. + Report this comment
Posted by R.E.Potter 2008-02-10 08:39:33 ,,, Great story, My only suggestion is that you proof read your story before posting it. The first line might need to be re-written. Other then that, like everyone else who submits, there are a few grammar error's on this story. Over all, graett story...oops..see what I mean. + Report this comment
Posted by Reese 2008-02-10 15:20:38 Thank you for pointing out my mistake + Report this comment
Posted by C.R. Vard 2008-02-10 16:13:28 .... well written story, needs to be editted...my only complaint is that the intro was not attention grabbing. + Report this comment
Posted by Reese 2008-02-11 11:25:59 Thank you all for commenting. + Report this comment

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