Thulani and The Drogon

Submitted into Contest #217 in response to: Write a story about a warrior who doesn’t want to kill the dragon.... view prompt

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Thulani, the Lion of dearth, was a warrior who was known for his bravery and strength. He had killed a leopard, a lion, and even a black mamba, the most feared snake in the community. But despite his reputation as a killer, Thulani had a kind heart. He loved animals, and he especially loved dragons.


One day, Thulani was hunting in the forest when he came across a dragon. The dragon was huge and terrifying, with scales as black as night and eyes that glowed like embers. Thulani knew that he could easily kill the dragon, but he didn't want to. He had never killed a dragon before, and he didn't know if he could do it.

The dragon saw Thulani and roared. Thulani raised his spear and took a step forward, but then he stopped. He looked into the dragon's eyes and saw pain and fear. Thulani realized that the dragon was just as scared of him as he was of it.

Thulani lowered his spear. "I'm not here to hurt you," he said to the dragon. "I just want to talk."


The dragon looked at Thulani for a long time. Then it spoke.

"Why don't you want to kill me?" the dragon asked. "Everyone else wants to kill me."


"Because I don't believe in killing innocent creatures," Thulani said. "I know that dragons are misunderstood. They're not evil creatures. They're just trying to survive."

The dragon nodded. "You're the first person who has ever understood me," it said. "Thank you."


Thulani and the dragon talked for a long time. They talked about their hopes and dreams, their fears, and regrets. Thulani learned that this dragon had been living in the forest for hundreds of years, and that he had seen many things. Thulani gave his new friend a new name ‘Mr. Humble’. Mr. Humble told Thulani about the rise and fall of civilizations, the great wars that had been fought, and the many changes that the world had undergone. Thulani was fascinated by Mr. Humble's stories. He had never met anyone who knew so much about the world. Thulani also learned a lot about dragons from Mr. Humble.


He learned that dragons were intelligent and wise creatures, and that they had a deep understanding of the natural world. Mr. Humble was also fascinated by Thulani. He had never met a human who was so kind and compassionate. Mr. Humble had always been feared and misunderstood by humans, but Thulani accepted him for who he was.


Thulani and Mr. Humble became fast friends. They would often meet in the forest to talk and share stories. Thulani taught Mr. Humble about human culture, and Mr. Humble taught Thulani about dragon culture. They learned a lot from each other, and their friendship helped them to understand the world better.

One day, Thulani's village was attacked by a group of bandits. The bandits were ruthless, and they killed many people. Thulani knew that he had to do something to stop them, but he was outnumbered and outmatched.


Just when Thulani thought that all was lost, Mr. Humble appeared. Mr. Humble breathed fire on the bandits and scared them away. Thulani was saved, thanks to his dragon friend.

The villagers were grateful to the dragon for saving them. They realized that dragons weren't evil creatures, and they vowed to protect Mr. Humble from anyone who tried to harm him.


Thulani and Mr. Humble continued to be friends for many years. They taught each other a lot about their respective cultures, and they helped each other to understand the world better. Thulani was glad that he had never killed Mr. Humble. He knew that Mr. Humble and other dragons were special creatures, and he was grateful to have him as a friend.


One day, Thulani's village was threatened by a drought. The crops were failing, and the people were starving. Thulani knew that he needed to find a way to save his village. Thulani went to Mr. Humble for help. The dragon knew of a magical spring that could provide water for the village. Thulani and the dragon travelled to the spring together, and the dragon used his magic to bring the water back to the village.


The villagers were overjoyed. They thanked Thulani and Mr. Humble for saving them. Thulani and Mr. Humble were heroes.

Thulani and Mr. Humble continued to be friends for many years. They travelled the world together, helping people and fighting for justice. They were known as the greatest warrior and the wisest dragon in the land.


One day, Thulani and Mr. Humble were traveling through a forest when they came across a group of humans who were hunting a dragon. Thulani knew that he had to do something to stop them.

Thulani stepped in front of the hunters and raised his spear. "You can't hurt this dragon," he said. "It is my friend."

The hunters laughed. "What is a human like you doing protecting a dragon?" one of them asked.


"Dragons are not evil creatures," Thulani said. "They are intelligent and wise creatures. They deserve to be treated with respect."

The hunters didn't listen to Thulani. They attacked him and the dragon. Thulani fought bravely, but he was outnumbered and outmatched. Just when it seemed like the hunters would win, Mr. Humble breathed fire on them, driving them away.


Thulani was saved, but he was wounded. Mr. Humble helped Thulani back to his village, where he was healed by the village healer. The villagers were furious when they learned that Thulani had been wounded while protecting a dragon. They vowed to find the hunters and punish them.


Thulani knew that the villagers were angry, but he asked them to spare the hunters' lives. He told the villagers that the hunters had simply been afraid of the dragon, and that they didn't understand that dragons were not evil creatures. The villagers agreed to spare the hunters' lives, but they warned them that they would be punished if they ever tried to hurt a dragon again.


The villagers gathered around the hunters; their faces grim. The hunters, their hands bound behind their backs, stood in the canter of the circle, their heads hung low.


"We have decided to spare your lives," said the village elder, his voice stern. "But we want you to know that you are very lucky. You have trespassed on our land and hunted our sacred dragons. This is a crime that is punishable by death."


The hunters looked up at the elder, their eyes wide with fear.

"We understand," said one of the hunters, his voice trembling. "We will never hunt dragons again."


"We will hold you to that promise," said the elder. "If we ever catch you hunting dragons again, you will be put to death."


The elder nodded to the other villagers, and they began to walk away. The hunters were left standing alone in the center of the circle, their hearts pounding in their chests. They had been lucky. The villagers had spared their lives, but they knew that they would never forget this day. They had come to the village to hunt dragons, but they had learned a valuable lesson: dragons are not to be trifled with.


As the hunters watched the villagers walk away, they vowed to never hunt dragons again. They had learned that the hard way. Thulani, the warrior vowed to educate people about the importance of respecting every animal or creature on earth. He says that every creature has a reason to be alive as they all play a significant role in the ecosystem.



September 24, 2023 04:45

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