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| 'Tis the season, and everyone needs a good Christmas story! So here's ours - Merry Christmas to all, from all of us at Dragon Realm Studios! |
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'Twas the night before Christmas, all was quiet throughout the lair A blizzard raged outside, but I didn't care. My mate was nestled beside me, my wing draped over her form. We just lay there together, sleeping throughout the storm. All of the sudden, from outside came a sound I quietly got up and checked to see what was around My mate remained behind, she wasn't feeling too fine Having recently eaten some humans dragging a pine Such a weird little custom! Why should they be Outside in this cold, just to be fetching this tree? Indeed 'tis peculiar, but that isn't the point. This tale I shall tell, to you I anoint. Continuing the story, I looked up into the night sky And found eight tiny reindeer going on the fly. Now that was a sight! Especially for me to behold! A phenomenon indeed to a dragon this old! They had bells attached all over, jingling merrily. So that was the noise, I thought suspiciously. Almost upon their heels, they towed along this little sleigh. It didn't matter much, they were now all my prey. I unfurled my wings and leapt off into the night. Those poor little creatures! They're in for a fright! My wingbeats were strong, and my eyes glowed with glee. I'll catch up with them soon, and that's the last they shall see. My appetite was great, as saliva dripped from my fangs. I only hoped they were enough to suit my hunger pangs. As I slowly approached them, their final doom impending, I suddenly noticed that they were descending. I looked down beneath, and found to much discontent. That we were all nearing some human settlement. Oh, curse all the luck! This was not to my appeal! No matter, then. I shall still have this meal. With but a thought in my mind, I blinked out from sight. Invisibility has its uses, I must certainly indict. From the sleigh came a command, and they all landed upon a roof. I settled on the ground, and to the surroundings, became aloof. A fat little man with a sack on his back Jumped out of the sleigh, for which he seemed knack. He approached a chimney, this stony outcropping Within its confines, he fell down adropping. Now what was he up to? That I didn't know. But I was interested enough to pursue this little show. Closing my eyes, focusing concentration, A spell I performed with a mere incantation. What I once saw before was just the building's wooden walls Were now dissolved away, leaving bare its rooms and halls. Looking up and down, I searched out this fellow Where was he now? Where did he go? Ah, there he was, in a room with a fireplace A plate of milk and cookies he was stuffing into his face. All the more the better, my fat little friend. One snap of my jaws, is where you shall end. After eating his food, he proceeded to take out of his bag Many colored boxes, but an occasional gag Where did he put them, but under a tree! The same kind of tree that I did previously see! This mystery continues to boggle my mind! With the more I discover, yet more I must find! When he was finished with that, he took his bag by the string And went to the mantle where many socks stood hanging He proceeded to stuff them with goodies and snacks Generosity, this man certainly did not lack Suddenly, in my mind, something did click Reindeer, boxes and socks--this must be St. Nick! The renowned man of Christmas, who comes every year He visits all these places and spreads his limitless cheer. It is he who is respected by humans all around Giving away gifts for all the world abound. He wore a red suit, and a great big belly Which jiggled a lot, and was similar to jelly. Thus, I came to a conclusion, and I'm reluctant to say, I couldn't eat him, much to my dismay. He was too well known, and if him I devour Everyone would be sad, and that'd make everything sour. Humans would grow suspicious, if he didn't come next year They would become downtrodden, and would happen to fear That he'd given up his job, but that is not quite. What he really did was feed a dragon's appetite. And perhaps, with concern, they came out to search And discovered it was me, would their hearts ever lurch! But, alas, if they did, they'd react just the same As always to my race--they have me slain. So, you see, I cannot eat him, not outright Therefore, I must turn back and jump into flight. A saddening thought, I do so confess *sigh* What I must do to avoid such a mess But as I returned to the lair I found much to my surprise! Happiness indeed in the form of a guise! Succulent meats, throughout the cave, were arrayed My mate had already eaten half (she had several eggs on the way). Ravenously hungry, I prepared myself to eat But paused for a moment; Where'd we get the meat? We didn't have a clue, until we recently discovered A rolled piece of paper, from the food we uncovered It was a small little scroll, which I could read ever so slight On it, it read Merry Christmas to all, and to all a Good Night! |
| Merry Christmas to all, from all of us at Dragon Realm Studios! |
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