The adventures of Prince Siwel

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  • By Keegan McFarland, 11
  • Whiteman Elementary School, Grade 5
WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. --  When you grew up, you probably heard fairy tales. You know the ones that involve a charming prince, and evil step mom and a beautiful princess. Well, when you hear the word 'prince' that's probably what you think of. But that is not even close to this story. I welcome you to a world of magic and monsters. I welcome you to Ascenia.

Prince Siwel was just about to board the C.S. Birmingham. His father, King Cusel the brave was on his deathbed and made a request that his son to sail to the end of the world and bring back a blue rose to heal him. Prince Siwel accepted the quest, gathering fifty of the finest sailors and an experienced captain. After saying his goodbyes he boarded the ship and headed for the end of the world.

Seven days and nights passed when they caught sight of the first island of the Three Sagona. The Three Sagona are the scariest islands in Ascenia. They sailed past Exala, but something told the crew that Sila and Biola were not going to be the same.

After a month of sailing, the crew tired and thirsty, they found the second island of the three Sagona. Prince Siwel became worried that his father would be dead by the time he got back, so he urged the sailors to keep sailing. But something made him and the sailors very tired and thirsty. One night they managed to camp out, but they forgot to be careful on the strange island. The next morning they went off to get water when suddenly a whit-hot bullet shot and missed a sailor by inches. Then the prince smelled smoke and recognized the bullet. Only one creature had those weapons and smelled like that, the demon. Out of nowhere, a black demon appeared in front of them. But not just one, many demons were surrounding them. Without thinking, the prince drew his sword and began slicing at the demons' heads. It would have been a great victory, but demons cannot die. Immediately the crew started running for the ship, heading for the open sea.

Two days later, the final island of the Three Sagona was in sight. In the back of Biola was garden. The only known garden that carries the blue rose of healing. In order to reach this garden you have to sail through the most dangerous creatures in the ocean, the Sesonds. Suddenly, something attacked the ship and it was blasted into smithereens. Prince Siwel jumped and landed on a stray board. As the water began to suck him in, he dove to a side of the island. He hit the ground hard. Prince Siwel thought for a moment about his dad. Even if he did find the blue rose in the huge garden, how would he get home? He opened the solid bronze gate and looked around. Each plant had an engraving describing its purpose. Then he saw it. In the middle of the garden stood a huge, beautiful fountain and next to it a blue rose. The prince got so excited he ran to the edge of the fountain and plucked it. Something black moved in the corner of his eye. The he heard, "Why pick that one dear?" prince Siwel turned around rapidly. It was a wolf. "Do not tempt him. It will not work," said a much deeper voice. The prince was scared to turn his back on the wolf, but yet he was curious to see where the deep voice was coming from. He turned slightly to find a panther. Prince Siwel heard a pop and saw the wolf was no more. "You did well, my soon," said the panther. "You were tempted, but stood firm. Because you are loyal, I will get you back to the castle. Stand firm and you will always have my blessing." The garden started to blur and the prince appeared nest to his dad. King Cusel was still on his deathbed, asleep. It was late and he knew he should go to bed. He placed the blue rose in his father's hands. The next morning his dad woke stronger than ever. The king lived a long happy life. When the prince took the throne later, the people of Ascenia dubbed him King Siwel the loyal.