Dear Children,
I write to you from deep within the Dragon’s Lair, with heavy news. Though the news I write to you is sad, I do not want you to be sad for long.
I only write to say, I visited a Dragon yesterday. The Dragon needs my help to defeat the evil Wizard, Koronin. Together we must attack, but from the realm of the Sky. It is the only way. Once I enter that realm, I will not be able to return back to Earth.
One day we will meet again, I promise you, beloved children, in that realm of the Sky. It is bright and beautiful, and I am safe beside the gentle Dragon. And I am watching you every moment. I am with you always. Though you may not see my face for many years, look up into the clouds and know that I am there. And when night falls, know that I dwell amongst the stars, in flight around the constellations with my Dragon.
I know that you will cry, for it is a long time until we shall meet again, and for that same reason I cry as I write this. But once you have finished reading you must dry your eyes, go out into the world and wonder at the treasures of the Spring.
I will never leave you. You will grow up strong, and always with the force of truth and justice on your side. I kiss this letter before sealing it. Send me kisses on the air as you have so often done in happier times.
Your ever-loving Mother.
I seal the letter and hand it to a runner, praying he will never have to deliver it. Tomorrow we attack Caer Pathogen. Let this not be my final word!
To be continued…?
Read the story so far in the Chronicles of Lockdownia archives.
I hope not! (K)
Your “Chronicles of Lockdownia” tales are so creative. I am smiling at the thought of you sharing these stories with your children. I love how you have turned our not-so-fun lockdown realities into creative fictional adventures. 👏🏻
Thank you Michele, it helps to pass the time a little!