The Ogre, The Fox, And The Dragon
At the heart of a towering, dark forest lived a reclusive ogre named Gorlak. Beyond the menace that his exterior appearance portrayed, was a heart that relished warmth. Nature was Gorlak's only confidante, and trees and animals were his family.
One sunny morning as Gorlak was casually stroking a baby deer, a powerful roar echoed through the forest, sending chills down everyone's spines. It was the fearsome dragon, Voltar, returning after a seven-year absence. The last time Voltar visited, he had left a trail of destruction and forest decay in his wake. The thought of another catastrophe stirred panic among the forest inhabitants. Gorlak, however, decided to face Voltar and confront him.
Gorlak's every step towards Voltar's den echoed his bravery. He knew his strength was nothing compared to Voltar's flaming breath. However, he shielded his fear and moved forward. At the dragon's den, Gorlak initiated a peaceful dialogue, trying to negotiate Voltar's truce and his exit from the forest. Voltar scorned at the request, challenging Gorlak to a duel every sundown until he accepted his dominance.
Returning to the forest, Gorlak found a glimmer of hope in an ancient prophecy. The prophecy foretold the arrival of a common creature with unique courage in the face of calamity. The creature would host 'Power of the Spirit', a mystical power that could tame the mightiest, and even defeat a fiery dragon.
Days passed, and Gorlak, despite his best efforts, was on the backfoot in his duels against Voltar. With no sign of the foreseen creature, the forest community's fear was turning into despair. It was during one such night that a mysterious little fox entered the realm. Auris, was unlike the others of her kind. She held no fear and radiated an otherworldly calmness. Sensing the uniqueness in Auris, Gorlak approached her with the prophecy.
Auris, after absorbing the prophecy, revealed her secret to Gorlak. She had been a part of their world's creation. The Creator had gifted her 'Power of the Spirit' to maintain balance in dire situations. The revelation brought hope back into Gorlak’s heart. Together, they decided to confront Voltar.
The next evening, Gorlak walked towards Voltar not in solitude, but with little Auris by his side. As they confronted Voltar, Auris unleashed her power. Voltar was taken aback as he felt his power waning. Auris, through her power, communicated with Voltar, and for the first time, the mighty dragon felt fear, remorse, and realization.
After a long, energy-draining battle, Voltar, beaten and humbled, bent his head low to Auris and Gorlak. He promised to leave the forest and never return again. The forest erupted in cheers, and Gorlak felt a heavy burden lifting off his shoulders.
Auris chose to live amongst the forest community, and together with Gorlak, they served as protectors of the woodland. They revived the decaying parts, and their accomplishment went down as an awe-inspiring fable within the forest – the tale of a brave ogre, a wise fox, and a repentant dragon. The forest remained peaceful, its tranquillity undisturbed, and its inhabitants lived on, echoing the tale of bravery and wisdom to each new generation.