A Dark Evil Sky

A Story by Cookie

Three magical children save the kingdom from the kings mistakes and are granted their heart’s desires.

Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a beautiful Kingdom. Its castle spires rose high into the sky. The castle was made from gleaming white limestone and shown like a beacon to all the people who inhabited the land.

The sun was always shining on the kingdom, until one day, when there was nothing but a dark evil sky covering the land. An evil sorcerer, who had been banished from the castle years before, had finally kept his vow and was using his sorcery to darken the skies and destroy the King and his kingdom or so the king thought.

No one knew what to do. The people panicked. They ran for their lives. Even the king was in despair. ”How can we fight this evil magic when we know not where the sorcerer could be?” Exclaimed the king. He sent messengers throughout the land in search of someone, anyone, who could save them all.

In a small village in the outskirts of the Kingdom lived 3 siblings. Paxton, the eldest, Weston and their beautiful sister McKayln. They were busy tending their animals when a messenger rode up. The king has ordered anyone with any knowledge of magic or anyone who may know the whereabouts of the evil sorcerer Matthew the cruel, to come to the castle for an audience with the king.

It so happens that the three siblings had been taught magic from the time they were born. Their grandfather was a brilliant sorcerer in his youth but a bit crazy in his old age. Not only that but the evil sorcerer Matthew the Cruel, was none other than their uncle. He was a bit cranky, but calling him cruel was a bit over stepping. He had been banished from the castle years before, but that was because he was caught teaching one of the king's daughters a little more than magic.

“We better get started on our way to the castle and get this sorted out.” Paxton said. ”The last thing we need is uncle Matt being tortured for plunging the kingdom into darkness.” Weston agreed and started packing the horses for their trip. McKayln stood and waited for the boys to be ready. Surely no one could expect a beauty like her to do manual labor.

When the trio arrived at the castle they were immediately taken to see the king. He sat high on his throne. With despair in his voice, the king explained what he believed to be the situation to the children.

“Our kingdom has been plunged into darkness by an evil sorcerer. Something must be done to break the spell.” The king explained.

“Your Highness ,” McKayln began, “ You are mistaken about the cause of this unfortunate calamity. It’s not what you call the evil sorcerer Matthew the Cruel causing the sky to darken. Firstly, he can be difficult, but calling him cruel is too much. Matthew is our Uncle. He’s not even around now. He went on a vacation to the Caribbean. He won’t be back for Two more weeks.” McKayln continued, “I have consulted my crystal ball and what has darkened the sky was the eruption of a huge volcano to the west. The sky will soon let the sun shine on your kingdom and all will be well.”

The king was so overjoyed to hear this news. He granted the children anything their hearts desired.

Paxton said “I want nothing more than to become a knight of the crown and compete in the tournaments.” The King knighted him on the spot.

Weston, always the practical one, said “Your Highness, “I would like to never have to pay taxes and I would like to be granted lands to provide for my family.”

The king proclaimed, “So be it, you are now A lord of the realm and will receive all the honor and lands that go with the title.”

McKayln said, “I am the most beautiful girl in the kingdom and I would like everyone to bow when I walk by. They should cheer and proclaim my beauty. They should tend to my every need for the rest to of my life because I’m awesome and good looking.” The king thought for a moment, “Madam, I can see you take after your crazy grandfather. But I will grant your request because you have saved us from making a terrible mistake and given us hope. I, the king, proclaim from this day forward, all subjects of the realm will do as requested by the adorable Miss McKayln. Under penalty of death.”

The three siblings found their way home and couldn’t believe their good fortunes. Their Uncle Matt decided to make a layover somewhere in near St Barts before coming home. He said something about a non extradition country. They didn’t ask.

Paxton, Weston and McKayla lived happily ever after. Never wanting for anything. Except for their crazy lunatic grandfather to stop trying to escape the nursing home,

The End