GIFTS FROM THE DWARFS
“Ah, yes,” said Gump, with a twinkle
in his eye, “the Sword of Fortitude. I could have guessed that one.” Gump
looked proudly at the weapon Donnie held out before him. Then he slapped Donnie
on the back. “Son, with this weapon you not only receive the gift of strength
and determination but also the ability to see things clearly. No magic can
cloud your eyes. You will see your enemy in his or her natural state which in
Fey is of great importance since shape shifting is a weapon used by many.”
Donnie
twisted the blade in his hand. He couldn’t believe how light it felt. He looked
at the proud dwarf. “I will do my best to use it wisely, Gump. Thank you,” he
said, sheathing the sword in his belt.
“Cool,
I’m next!” said Billy. Billy repeated the ritual. The wagon seemed to be
searching for something. Weapons clattered jumping up and down. Then finally a
golden cape appeared in Billy’s hand.
“This
isn’t a weapon,” yelled Billy, throwing the cape back into the wagon. “I want
something else!” The wagon threw the cape into Billy’s face covering his eyes.
As Billy pulled the cape down around his shoulders, he noticed the other kids
staring at him in confusion.
“What?”
asked Billy, looking at their bewildered faces. “What’s wrong with all of you?
I just changed my mind. Gump said we could pick our own weapon. Didn’t you,
Gump?” Billy looked anxiously at Gump.
“Billy,
where are you?” asked Katie.
“I’m
right here,” said Billy. “Have you gone blind?” Billy removed the cape and
holding it in his hands asked, “What is this thing anyway?”
“That,” said Queen Utopia, “is The
Cape of Illusion. It is a very powerful weapon when used properly. It can make
you invisible, or it can transform you into anything or anyone you desire. The
cape also mimics the power of the being, therefore transferring that magical
power to the wearer.”
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