The Magical Quest

By Declan Matthews

A long long time ago, in a magical land, there lived a kingdom. It was famous for it’s forging metal  and crafts. The King, a rich and wealthy man, owned the the kingdom and  looked after knights and peasants. The citizens were grateful for their king so one day they hosted a royal party. The king was the top guest. He was happy and grateful for the citizens of his kingdom. The party was held at the royal hall. There were soldiers, knights, and the best of the kingdom. But then terror struck... The one thing that helped the kingdom hold out from invaders was magic. Its source was the magical ring.  Past down from elder to elder, it protect the kingdom and was the source of the kingdom's magical power. Sure they had druids and wizards, but all their power came from that one ring. The day of the party, the king sat down at his royal seat.  But he thought something was missing,. Puzzled, he thought of all the things he had. And suddenly as the idea came to him he yelled “Stop!!!, I’ve lost my ring!!!” Everyone gasped. A wave of terror sped over the people like a racing horse, and everyone screamed, “ Him!!!!!!!!!”... Ok, you're probably wondering what the heck is going on. Well you should be. See the one thing in story that’s was the most feared, and anybody who said  his name would be cursed for eternity. He was feared throughout the region ,and his name wasn’t spoken for sixteen years. He was the kingdom’s most feared, weakest point and everybody across the region did not dare do mock him. Everybody, apart from one brave knight. His name was Ingrannus the Fearless. He was the bravest of the kingdom. He had came from a long way in search of a quest, but little did he know, there was one right in store for him... Suddenly the king exclaimed, “We will need someone, brave and fearless to take on a journey to he whose name will not be spoken’s cave”.  “From there that brave warrior would be to defeat the dark wizard and return back home”. “He would also be granted one wish, of anything he desires”. The crowed gasped. Then somebody said,” But whoever will be brave enough, to take on this quest?” There was a ripple of question in the crowd. But Ingrannus knew he was not afraid of the evil wizard, so this was his chance. “He yelled up to the king ,”I will  take this quest”!!! Everybody gasped. Then the King yelled,”Wish, Granted!!!” The king took Ingrannus into his brewing rooms and the royal wizard gave him some items to take on his quest. He said,” I will be with you on your quest, appearing in your dreams and in visions, but i will not be able to stay for long.” “But for now i will give you some items to take on your quest” The wizard gave Ingrannus a pile of ropes, a sword and dagger, a mirror, some chewing gum (No one knows why.), and a small bag of gold. Then he led Ingrannus to the stables and said to Ingrannus, ”Here is the kingdom's finest horse, Storm”, “There is a saddle ready for him in the barn.” Then he shook Ingrannu’s hand and spoke his final words, “Good luck”... Ingrannus jumped on storm and then he bowed to the king in farewell. Then with no final word he led storm into the forest, with no knowledge of what he would face.  He came by a stream, to go fill his canteen with water, when suddenly he heard a voice, “I wouldn't do that if i were you”. Ingrannus jumped back in fear and surprise. “Who are you”, Ingrannus said, while drawing his sword. He was talking to a young man, with dark hair, who he guessed was a peddler. “ I’m just a young man wandering through a forest”, He replied. “You?” I’m on a journey, sent by the king, to defeat a dark wizard. “Oh”, Replied the peddler. “Here, take this”, he said as he gave Ingrannus a bow and a quiver of arrows. “Thankyou”, Ingrannus replied as he went on his way... Ingrannus came to a stop, as he saw a river. “It’s to powerful to cross”, He thought. Suddenly, he had a idea. He got to of the ropes, tied a arrow to each of them, and shot them across. He shot the first one higher and it stuck to a branch. “Good”, Ingrannus thought. The second one hit a tree and bounced off. He pulled it back and tried again. The second time he had more luck. The arrow curled round a tree, and stuck to a dry branch. Ingrannus yanked both of the ropes to see if they could support his weight. He nodded and started crossing. He had one hand one the top (For support), and both feet on the bottom. When he met the middle, terror struck. The top rope came loose. Ingrannus become stepping with both feet when he fell of the rope.Gasping, he grabbed onto the bank, pulled himself up, and wet, and shivering, he continued on his journey. Then Ingrannus saw Storm, and then said to it, “Go back to your home, for you do not deserve to starve”. Storm neighed, then ran off to hopefully, his home. Ingrannus was to continue his journey on foot, when he gazed up. He knew it would be hard at this point, even harder without a horse. For he was staring at a mountain made of glass. He began to start the journey, but then here remembered that his sandals fell off, well he was in the water. He knew it would be an impossible, to climb a mountain made of glass, yet without no footwear, so he decided to look for another way through. Bye the time he was done, it was night, but he still didn't have any luck. Then finally he saw someone in the distance. It was a merchant. Ingrannus ran up to him, and said, “Do you have any shoes?!” The merchant replied, “Yes!” “It’s your lucky day.” “I have a pair of one of a kind shoes, to sell, and they even make you fly!” “But they will only be able to one flight.” The merchant added. Ingrannus said his thanks, bought the sandals, and flew over the mountain, wondering was next... Ingrannus looked back on the mountain of glass. He shook his head. He knew he had to focus on the journey before him, not behind him. He saw a stream up ahead. He went to fill his canteen. But then his feet started sinking. He knew what this was at once. He knew if he struggled, he would just sink faster. It was quicksand!!! He grabbed onto a few reeds to pull him up, but under his weight, they snapped! Hey was sinking faster and faster, and he knew he had to get out. Ingrannus laid on his back, to stop him from sinking. He slowly swimmed towards the end of the quicksand. “That was a close one”, He exclaimed, and he went on his journey. Ingrannus came to a forest. He knew where he was and he had feared this place for when he had to cross it. He was at the most fred place in the region, he was at the dark forest! He knew he had to go inside the forest, but he was scared. He got out his sword and quietly walked inside. As he walked into the dark forest, he pulled out his shield from his back. But then he heard cackling sound. He quickly hid behind a tree.  What he saw a cackling witch, stirring up a cauldron. She cackled, “Toil, trouble, cauldron, bubble.” “ Anyone shall not PASS!!!” Ingrannus tried to sneak past, but the witch caught him in the act. Ingrannus said, “I’m on a mission to defeat the evil wizard”. “YOU SHALL NOT PASS!!!” But being in a bad mood, Ingrannus took no notice and chucked her into a nearby lake, and Ingrannus went on his way. Ingrannus came to a dark cave and at once, he knew he was here. He took a torch off a wall, and with a single heartbeat, walked into the cave. Ingrannus heard a growl and knew immediately, he was not alone. Ingrannus saw dripping saliva on the walls, and knew one thing immediately, DRAGON! Ingrannus drew his sword and shield and walked in slowly. He knew this would be a big fight. Ingrannus came to a corner and peered over. Sure as sure, it was a dragon. Ingrannus came to a stop. He was too scared to mention, but he was at the evil wizard's cave!!! Legend said there was a dragon guarding the wizard. Ingrannus  tried to sneak past but the dragon spotted him at once. Ingrannus  drew his sword because he knew there would be a big fight. The dragon spat out fire, but Ingrannus blocked it with his shield. Well the dragon was distracted Ingrannus sliced at his feet. Crack! He sliced it straight off!!! The dragon bellowed in pain well Ingrannus  snuck to the wizard's dungeon. Form legend, Ingrannus knew he spent most of his time in his prison, taunting his prisoners. He also knew that his prison. Was filled with dynamite. Ingrannus  had an idea! He grabbed a torch of the wall and chucked it into the cave. \BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ingrannus  could see the wizard being blown into space. And out popped the king’s ring oto Ingrannus finger. Ingrannus knew he had done his job and continued his long journey home... When Ingrannus  came to the castle gates he was greeted with a strong cheer. Ingrannus held the ring up high, so everyone could see his victory. A voice spoke out, “Make way for the king, make way for the king!” The crowd split. Ingrannus  bowed in front of the king and cave him his ring. “Ingrannus , you have one wish!” “Anything you want, gold to become  a god or to wish for eternal love. “Ingrannus replied, “I wish for the kingdom to profit, grow and prosper!!!” The crowd cheered,and everyone thought one thing, “This was a true hero!!!!!”

The End!!!