A – The Adventure Begins

My Theme this April is “My Muse Says…”

The Story spark for this story was Book Titles.

The writing prompt I took was the book title The Lion and the Unicorn.

The following 5-part tale is what my muse said I should write.

(Part 1 of 5 of The Unicorn and the Lion)

A – The Adventure  Begins

It was to be an adventure. Jack, Gretel, the Gruff brothers, the Teeny-tiny Woman, and Pinocchio went over to the wise man’s house for the task.  

He was an old man, sitting in the middle of the path, holding a walking stick, and seemed to be meditating when they came and interrupted his thoughts. 

“We are looking for an adventure,” they said, all in one voice, “We want to go on a quest. Can you give us one?”

The wise man slowly opened his eyes wider and put his pipe down. He looked the seven of them over and said, “Many have come to me for advice, but you come for adventure. Very interesting. Well, if it’s an adventure you want, you must seek a unicorn.”

“Unicorns are mythical beasts,” said Jack.

Gretel followed up with, “How do you find a mythical beast?”

“Ahh!” said the wise man. “That is where the adventure comes in.”

The Gruff brothers broke out of a huddle they were having, and as three said, “If it is to find something with a horn, we can do it. We’ve had experience with our horns.”

“That’s true,” the wise man replied, “But you were the ones with the horns, and you didn’t exactly find that Troll. He found you…on his bridge, I believe.”

“Nonetheless,” said the biggest billy goat Gruff, “We will assist.”

The Teeny-tiny woman who was perched on Pinocchio’s shoulder whispered into his wooden ear. “I believe the lion knows.”

Pinocchio repeated what was said, and everyone looked at each other and nodded their heads in agreement. 

We thanked the wise man for his counsel and went off to seek the lion. 

They didn’t have far to look. In fact, the lion was looking for them, or should I say he was looking for a meal, and he happened upon them. 

He licked his jowls and prepared to pounce when Pinocchio stepped forward and called out,  “We are on a quest to find a Unicorn. We were told you would help us and not eat us.” 

The lion, who noticed Pinocchio’s nose growing a bit longer, was well-versed on quests but didn’t know Pinocchio’s background story asked, “Why should I believe you?”

Pinocchio was quick to respond, “Because fairies have endowed me with a magical talent. Whenever I tell the truth, my nose grows longer.” 

This made his nose grow even longer.

The lion also understood the power of fairy magic and agreed to help the adventurers. 

And so this adventure begins.

To Be Continued in B: B – Blood