resided. As time
past, Luca watched with awe as the King created all these things. Finally, he
had the courage to ask about it.
“Your
Lordship,” Luca said, “I find your power to create so fascinating. Could I not
also receive that power?”
“I
cannot give you this gift, but I will give you a small taste of it.” King Omni
put out his hands and opened them upward.
“Ruby Amulet Necklace!” King Omni commanded.
The
words were no sooner spoken when a red ruby amulet necklace appeared in his
open hands. The necklace was of rich gold chain and the ruby amulet had a golden
cross in its center. King Omni placed it in the dragon’s claws.
“This amulet can be pointed at an item, and
you can change it into something else.”
“So if I point it at a rock, I can
make it into a flower?” The dragon tilted his head slightly.
“Yes,”
said the King, an amused smile forming on his kindly mouth, “Give it try.”
Luca pointed his gift at a gray rock.
“Turn into a flower!”Luca commanded, furrowing his brow in concentration.
That very moment, the rock turned
into a bright red rose, growing as if it had always been rooted there. Luca was
pleased to have some of the King’s power.
“It’s wonderful!” said Luca with
eyes burning bright.
“Use the power wisely, for the good
of the Kingdom. And never use it on living, breathing beings,” warned the King.
“The day you do, I will take back the necklace.”
“Thank
you. I will obey,” mumbled Luca. He barely heard what the King had said because
he was already thinking of all the things he wanted to do with his amulet.
Taking
the necklace from Luca’s claw the King placed it around the dragon’s neck. Luca looked down and pulled it up to have a
closer look.
“It
looks just like one of my eyes!” Luca said, smiling like a small child.
“I
thought you would appreciate that.” Putting his hand over the dragon’s claw,
the King reiterated seriously, “Enjoy your gift. But remember use it wisely for
the good of the Kingdom.”
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