All the princes and princesses felt ashamed because
they knew they had disobeyed the King’s command. They quickly climbed out of
the water. But alas, as soon as a foot stepped on dry land, each turned into a
dragon. The older ones, who had met Luca, ran into the hills to hide in shame
from their father. They had known the dragon and yet still disobeyed.
Prince Adam, Princess Eva, and many
of the younger dragons remained. They ran to their father and fell on their
dragon knees.
“Is there no way to change back, father?”
asked Princess Eva as she grabbed her father’s hand with her claws.
“Must we live our lives out as
dragons?” asked Prince Adam in the sand next to Eva.
All the young dragons
began to cry.
“It’s entirely
my fault. I talked Eva into going in with me. Everyone else came in because
they saw how much fun we were having. Can you forgive me?” Prince Adam asked
dejectedly.
The King
gently placed his hands on Prince Adam’s scaled dragon shoulders.
“My
Son, I forgive you and love you,” said King Omni, “Someday you will be a great
help to me. You and Eva will help right this evil the dragon created, so take
heart.”
The King drew Prince Adam to his feet.
Prince Adam and
Princess Eva, now dragons, wiped their dragon tears and looked into the eyes of
their father, along with all the other little dragons. They saw nothing but
love there. After the King assured them, he looked up seriously, determination
in his eyes.
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