The Knight's Dragon

Chapter 14. A Fulfilled Dream

At first, Havana was nervous being high up off the ground. She holds Cecil tightly, having just a little bit of fear of falling off. Cecil realized the situation and tries to calm her down. "Hey kid!" He said. "Don't look down! It's never okay to look down!" "I'm scared!" Said Havana with her eyes tightly shut. "Listen." Said Cecil. "Just look straight ahead. I shall not let you fall your majesty." Havana gains enough courage to open up her eyes and look straight ahead of her. Suddenly, she wasn't afraid anymore. Instead, she was amazed by the scenery of the night sky. The stars were shining brightly, and the wind blowing through her long hair felt relaxing to her. She begins to smile. "Its just like my dreams!" She said. She even looks back down at the ground without anymore fear. "Wow!" She said. "Its beautiful! Look at the trees! Look at the mountains!" Finally, Cecil returns to the Village. Havana looks at the buildings from high above. "Wow!" Havana said softly. "The Village! It looks so peaceful!" To Havana, flying through the clouds was like flying into the Heavens. She had never seen such beauty in her life. It was definitely a dream come true to her, but it would never had been fulfilled without the help from Cecil. She pets him as she continues to ride him. "I knew you were a good dragon!" She said. Cecil could not help but smile. He had never felt much loved by anyone before, especially from someone such as the little girl that was riding on his back. But he didn't want to get too attached to her. He decides to end the flight and return her to her Castle. "We should go back." He said. Havana was disappointed. "Aww!" She said. "So soon?" "Yes." Said Cecil. "I'm afraid so." "Okay." Said Havana. They quietly land back onto the tower of Cove Castle. Cecil gently places Havana back into her room. "That was so exciting!" She said jumping up and down. "I've never felt so alive!" "Try to be quiet." Said Cecil. "I still don't want anyone to know I'm here." Havana runs to Cecil and hugs his massive head. "Thank you so much Mr. Dragon!" She said quietly. Suddenly, she realized something. "I don't think I ever got your name." Cecil gently makes Havana let go of him. "Its Cecil." He said. He realized that he didn't know HER name either. "What about you?" Havana bows to him. "I am Princess Havana." She said with a smile. "Its nice to meet you." Said Cecil. "But the morning sun will rise soon. I must go now." "Will I ever see you again?" Asked Havana. "I don't know." Said Cecil. "Only time will tell." He leaves the Castle and Havana runs to her window to watch the dragon fly away into the night. Suddenly, King Roden walks into her room. "My Dear." He said. "What are you doing out of bed?" Havana goes to her father. "I had another dream!" She said with excitement. "And it was the best one yet!" Roden goes to her and strokes her long hair. "You were flying again?" He asked. "Oh yes!" Said Havana. "But I wasn't alone this time." "Someone was with you?" Asked Roden. "A Dragon was helping me fly!"