Sunday, March 2, 2025
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Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde Short Story
A long time ago, during a foggy rainy night, in the West End of London, a mysterious sinister stagecoach travels down a busy street to the office of Dr. Holly Jekyll. The passage of this stagecoach is Dr. Victor Frankenstein who is coming to check how Dr. Holly’s research is going. Dr. Holly Jekyll is the beautiful, intelligent, kindhearted niece of Dr. Henry Jekyll. Dr. Henry Jekyll was infamous for his potion that transformed him into the evil Mr. Edward Hyde. After Dr. Henry Jekyll’s mysterious death, she and the remaining members of the Jekyll family inherited his affairs and even though uncommon for young women of the time, Dr. Holly Jekyll studied to become a chemist like her infamous uncle. After graduating with honors, Dr. Holly Jekyll reopened her late uncle’s office and after digging through his many belongings she rediscovered the recipe for how to create the infamous Hyde formula. Which Dr. Holly would eventually make and drink herself turning her into the murderous monstrous Ms. Emily Hyde. Currently Dr. Holly can control her dark twisted side and Ms. Emily Hyde has remained dormant, until she is visited by one of her benefactors, Dr. Victor Frankenstein. This will be the night of not only the return of Ms. Emily Hyde, but the day that she’ll encounter a worthy opponent of her own.
The old, batty, and slender, Dr. Victor Frankenstein just enters Dr. Holly’s office without even knocking as she just is writing in her journal at her desk in candlelight. Dr. Victor Frankenstein takes off his top hat and using his cane limps over towards her. “Good evening, Ms. Holly,” said Dr. Frankenstein. “That’s Dr. Holly. And I wasn’t expecting to see you here Dr. Frankenstein, why are you here so late?” asks Dr. Holly. “Because if you care about your research than you better come with me to Transylvania tonight,” says Dr. Frankenstein. “Tonight, but it’s so unexpected. Why is this so urgent, am I going to lose funding?” asks Dr. Holly. Dr. Frankenstein sits down in a comfy chair in Dr. Holly’s office. “I will explain everything over tea, Ms. Holly,” says. Dr. Frankenstein. “Tea? What are you talking about?” asks Dr. Holly. “Never mind, Igor, come in here and make Ms. Holly and I some tea,” yells Dr. Frankenstein. “That’s Dr. Holly actually, and who is Igor?” asks Dr. Holly.
Suddenly the hunchback ghoulish assistant of Dr. Frankenstein, Igor, enters and heads straight into the kitchen to prepare tea. “So, Dr. Holly, I’m not your only benefactor you know. Have you ever heard of Count Dracula of Transylvania?” asks Dr. Frankenstein. “I have heard of Count Dracula, but I thought he was only a myth. What does he want with my research?” asks Dr. Holly. “Well, he’ll explain it to you when we’re there tomorrow night. Pack your things and most importantly, pack that legendary Jekyll formula too. We must hurry, head into my stagecoach. The Count doesn’t like those who are late,” says Dr. Frankenstein. Dr. Holly gulps and runs upstairs to pack a small suitcase. Dr. Frankenstein puts his top hat back on and grabs his cane. Igor just finished the tea and hands a cup of it to Dr. Frankenstein. Dr. Frankenstein takes a sip of the tea and spits it out. “Igor, you very well know that I like sugar in my tea. Now dump that tea in the sink and let’s prepare the stagecoach for departure,” said Dr. Frankenstein. “You didn’t mention to Dr. Holly your true intent. She to be warned about your monster sooner than later,” says Igor. “The less she knows Igor, the better. Oh, we’ve left Professor Van Helsing alone in our stagecoach this whole time. Go check on him Igor, while I go check on Ms. Holly,” says Dr. Frankenstein. Igor sighs and heads back to the kitchen to dump the tea into the sink while Dr. Frankenstein heads upstairs to check on Dr. Holly. But when Dr. Frankenstein heads upstairs Dr. Holly is nowhere to be found, but Ms. Emily Hyde is back and thirsting for blood. Ms. Emily Hyde appears at the end of the hallway and as Dr. Frankenstein approaches her, Ms. Emily Hyde jumps out of the upstairs window and down into the city streets below. Dr. Frankenstein notices green blood on the ground and takes a sample. “Damn, it looks like my son will be awakened a little early,” says Dr. Frankenstein to himself. As it continues to downpour in the dirty streets of London, the pale green skinned ugly brutish overweight Ms. Emily Hyde runs amuck scarring and killing innocent people on her tirade.
Crawling on all fours like an animal and is about to kill her next victim with her large bare hands only for the even larger bright orange hulking monster, the creation of Dr. Frankenstein himself, known simply as The Monster. The Monster grabs Ms. Emily Hyde and drags her back to the stagecoach Dr. Frankenstein where he, Igor, and the handsome German college professor and vampire hunter, Van Helsing were waiting in. The Monster holds Ms. Emily Hyde still as Dr. Frankenstein ejects the antidote to the infamous Jekyll potion. After she is given the antidote, Ms. Emily Hyde reverts to Dr. Holly Jekyll, with Dr. Holly Jekyll being unaware of what just happened. “Oh, my head. Wait, what just happened? Who is this monster?” cries Dr. Holly Jekyll. “I’ll explain everything to you Ms. Jekyll as we make our way to Transylvania, come inside and get out of the rain,” said Dr. Frankenstein. Just like that, Dr. Holly Jekyll was told everything about what just happened earlier, much to her fright and shock, where they are going, and what they need with her research. Many days of travel later, they arrive in Transylvania as the stagecoach slowly rides up to the top of a large mountain with a decaying castle on the very top of it. That decaying castle is the home of Count Dracula, a powerful and very wealthy figure in Transylvania. Count Dracula is quite the avid supporter of new scientific studies and anything that he can invest in to grow his vast fortune along with investing in anything he feels can help himself. But, as the legends state, which aren’t legends but facts, Count Dracula is a centenaries old vampire with many wives and who fathered many children. Sadly, for The Count, vampires are becoming extinct with he, a few of his wives and a couple of his children remaining with no other vampires left in the world. Oddly enough, what is killing all the vampires, is Transylvania’s and other European countries growing more garlic and becoming Christians. After their long journey, Dr. Frankenstein, Professor Van Helsing, and Dr. Holly Jekyll are currently eating dinner with Count Dracula as a thunderstorm rages outside. “So….,” says Dr. Frankenstein. Count Dracula takes a sip of wine and then speaks “You all were late getting here. I don’t like those who are late,”. “Look, we’ve all traveled from long distances, and we seek funding for all our scientific research,” says Dr. Frankenstein. Count Dracula laughs and then slams his fist on the dining room table in anger. “I gave you enough money of my money. Now all of you, show me your research and why I should care,” says Count Dracula. Dr. Frankenstein laughs and then he whistles. Igor rushes into the dining room with a looking visibly frighten. “Igor, fetch me my Monster,” said Dr. Frankenstein. “But Doctor, The Monster escaped from his cage on our way here. He could be anywhere in Europe right now,” said Igor. Dr. Frankenstein shakes in fear as Count Dracula hovers over to him. Count Dracula grabs Dr. Frankenstein and lifts him up into the air. “Are you telling me, that my key to immortally has escaped?” angrily asks Count Dracula. “Wait? What are you three talking about?” asks Dr. Holly Jekyll. Count Dracula slams Dr. Frankenstein to the ground and flies right over to Dr. Holly Jekyll. “Who’s the girl?” asks Count Dracula. Dr. Frankenstein slowly gets up and dusts himself off as he moans in pain. “She’s my backup plan. That’s Dr. Holly Jekyll. The niece of Dr. Henry Jekyll. And the only person who currently knows how to make his potion,” says Dr. Frankenstein.
Count Dracula strokes his chin as Dr. Holly Jekyll slowly rises from her chair. “So she is, the niece of the good doctor and one of your old colleagues. Listen here Dr. Holly, give me the recipe for your potion or else I’ll….,” says Count Dracula. Out of nowhere, Professor Van Helsing throws some garlic powder at Count Dracula which poisons The Count temporarily. Professor Van Helsing grabs Dr. Holly Jekyll’s hand and escorts her out of the dining room.
Once Count Dracula recovers, he is furious as he fangs shine bright and his eyes start glowing dark red. Count Dracula then attacks Dr. Frankenstein and Igor by biting both of their necks which eventually turns them both into vampires. “You two, obey your master and go find the girl right now,” yells Count Dracula. “Yes master,” says Dr. Frankenstein. Suddenly, Dr. Frankenstein and Igor turn into bats as they begin their hunt for Dr. Holly Jekyll and Professor Van Helsing.
Minutes later, Professor Van Helsing and Dr. Holly Jekyll are at foyer of The Count’s Castle as Professor Van Helsing arms himself with a crossbow with arrows shaped like crosses. “What is going on? And who are you?” asks Dr. Holly Jekyll. “My name is Professor Van Helsing. I study the supernatural and I’m a vampire hunter. I came here to slay Count Dracula once and for all. But I need your help,” says Professor Van Helsing. “So, the legends are true, Count Dracula really is a vampire, then what does he want with me?” asks Dr. Holly Jekyll. “The same reason I need you. Your Uncle Henry’s serum, Count Dracula wants it to help with an immortally serum he and Dr. Frankenstein have been working on. And Frankenstein’s Monster is the original test subject of their serum,” said Professor Van Helsing. “But Igor said back in the dining room earlier that The Monster escaped. We have no idea where it is,” says Dr. Holly Jekyll. Loud roars are heard upstairs along with loud footsteps. “It’s upstairs. We have to go now,” says Professor Van Helsing. “Go upstairs, I’ll catch up with you,” says Dr. Holly Jekyll. “What are you doing?” asks Professor Van Helsing. “Letting an old friend out for some fun,” says Dr. Holly Jekyll. Professor Van Helsing sighs and rushes upstairs. Dr. Holly Jekyll grins as she pulls out a vial of her potion and drinks it. After drinking the potion, Dr. Holly Jekyll rapidly turns into Ms. Emily Hyde and after her transformation pounds her chest. Ms. Emily Hyde goes on all fours and runs upstairs with Count Dracula, Dr. Frankenstein, and Igor following behind her.
Meanwhile upstairs, Professor Van Helsing is tracking The Monster when suddenly it appears and attacks him. Professor Van Helsing shoots arrows at The Monster only for The Monster to rip the arrows off his body and the arrow wounds rapidly heal. Professor Van Helsing tries to outwit The Monster but when he is countered at the end of the hall, it appears that all hope is lost. Until Ms. Emily Hyde appears and tackles The Monster as they slowly begin to brawl throughout the castle. While Ms. Emily Hyde and The Monster wrestle each other, Professor Van Helsing flees as he starts to look for his main target, Count Dracula. Professor Van Helsing is in the ballroom when Count Dracula flies in as a bat only for Professor Van Helsing to shot him with one of his cross shaped arrows. As that cross shaped arrow briefly weakens him, Count Dracula transforms back into his human form. Now that Count Dracula is weak lying defenseless on the ballroom floor, Professor Van Helsing pulls out a wooden stake and stabs Count Dracula in the heart. After being stabbed in the heart with a wooden stake, Count Dracula coughs blood and turns to dust. Professor Van Helsing pours holy water over the dusty remains of Count Dracula when out of nowhere Dr. Frankenstein and Igor appear only they for them to turn to dust as well. “I finally did it. I killed Count Dracula. I hope I made you proud grandfather,” said Professor Van Helsing. Professor Van Helsing does a sign of the cross prayer and then pulls out a lighter. Professor Van Helsing pulls out a rag covered in oil and throws into the center of the ballroom. Before Professor Van Helsing leaves he lights one of his arrows on fire and shoots it at the oil covered rag to start a huge fire throughout The Count’s Castle.
As Professor Van Helsing escapes the burning castle, Ms. Emily Hyde and The Monster are still brawling inside the castle known the wiser. Professor Van Helsing steals the stagecoach originally owned by Dr. Frankenstein and rides away down the mountain as the castle burns down. Ms. Emily Hyde has beaten The Monster to a bloody pulp as The Monster is engulfed by the fire. The Monster starts moaning in pain as it’s burning alive, Ms. Emily Hyde laughs madly only for her to slowly begin to transform back into Dr. Holly Jekyll. After she turns back to being Dr. Holly Jekyll, she lies passed out inside the burning castle as she and The Monster slowly burn down with The Count’s Castle. As The Count’s Castle continues to burn down, lighting as if struck by down to Earth by God himself, makes the flames grow ever larger.
Eventually once The Count’s Castle is nothing but ashes, rain slowly pours as the mountain appears to be quite peaceful without any monsters atop it. Professor Van Helsing travels by a small village underneath The Count’s Castle as they celebrate its destruction.
Two years later, Professor Van Helsing works during sunset in his office inside the campus in Berlin where he teaches when he’s paid a visit by two unexpected visitors wearing hooded robes. When the visitors lowered their hoods, they were Dr. Holly Jekyll and The Monster. “Well, you both survived. Honestly, I’m not that shocked,” said Professor Van Helsing. “Nice office you got here. How are you doing?” asks Dr. Holly Jekyll. “I’m fine, and I’m quite proud of my office. Now why are you two here?” asks Professor Van Helsing. “Allow me to explain,” says The Monster. “Oh, so Frankenstein’s Monster can talk now. Did you find another brain or what to make him more intelligent?” asks Professor Van Helsing. Dr. Holly Jekyll taps The Monster and The Monster then puts a huge briefcase on Professor Van Helsing’s desk. Professor Van Helsing opens the huge briefcase to see it’s stuffed to the brim with money. Professor Van Helsing laughs and slams the huge briefcase shut. “Let me guess, you stole this money from Count Dracula, right?” asks Professor Van Helsing. “He had literally quite the treasure in his basement. That’s how my husband and I grew got I fortune,” said Dr. Holly Jekyll. “Wait, you married The Monster?” asks Professor Van Helsing. “And I cleaned him up a little,” says Dr. Holly Jekyll. Dr. Holly Jekyll shines a light over The Monster to reveal that he’s a little more handsome than he was before. Professor Van Helsing laughs and then asks “Let’s cut to the chance. What do you two want with me?”. “To stay quiet and to take part in a scientific project,” says Dr. Holly Jekyll. “I have a feeling that you both are fugitives now. Am I correct?” asks Professor Van Helsing. “Look, time is short. Yes, or no?” asks Dr. Holly Jekyll. Professor Van Helsing hands the briefcase full of money back to The Monster as he slowly lights up a pipe. “I will take that as a no. Come on honey, we’re at a university. I’m sure we’ll find another scientist who will be willing to help us,” said Dr. Holly Jekyll. Dr. Holly Jekyll and The Monster are about to exit Professor Van Helsing’s office blocks their path. “Wait, I have a gift for you two,” says Professor Van Helsing. Professor Van Helsing hands them a novel titled “Pandora’s Box & Other Greek Myths”. Dr. Holly Jekyll takes the book and looks confused. “Why did you give us this?” asks Dr. Holly Jekyll. “Because I have a feeling, you’re about to open Pandora’s Box again. Now both of you get out of my office,” says Professor Van Helsing. Dr. Holly Jekyll puts the novel in her purse, and she exits. Professor Van Helsing resumes smoking his pipe as The Monster remains in his office. “That potion is pure evil you know? And so is she, but I sense some good in you. You don’t have to listen to her you know,” says Professor Van Helsing. The Monster looks down and laughs and then he lunges into Professor Van Helsing. The Monster beats Professor Van Helsing to death inside he office. A day after The Monster beat Professor Van Helsing to death, Dr. Holly Jekyll and The Monster are outside an old factory with a realtor. Dr. Holly signs some paperwork and then The Monster hands the realtor briefcase full of cash. Three days later, the old factory that Dr. Holly and The Monster bought is turned it into a brewery that manufactures the infamous Jekyll potion at a larger scale. Posters outside the brewery advertise a wonder tonic known simply as “Pandora’s Tonic” as the streets outside the brewery are filled with monsters and madmen having been turned into their own versions of a Mr. or Ms. Hyde brawling with each other in the streets. The last words of Professor Van Helsing were right, Dr. Holly did open a Pandora’s Box and the masses are madly drinking it up.
THE END
A Future King and His Friends Short Story
Once a upon a time, there lived a young adventurous man named Robin who lived in the village of Nottingham with his two friends Little John and Arthur. Robin, Little John, and Arthur are poor orphaned misfits. The three young friends were raised by the kindhearted and portly Friar Tuck in his church. For Robin, Little John, and Arthur, Friar Tuck is the only family they have ever known. Robin, the oldest of the three, who came first after he was left in a basket on the doorstep of the church. Arthur, who came second, was found wandering in the forest as a child with no memory of where he came from nor of his past. As for Little John, his father died in war and his mother died of the plague. From that day forward, Friar Tuck raised Robin, Little John, and Arthur as his sons and the three young men bonded like brothers. Robin is handsome and a little cocky. Robin wears a green shirt with his favorite green hat, and he has long flowing hair because he rarely likes to get haircuts. Little John is a strong giant of a young man with a great appetite, a kind heart, and a talent for making people laugh. Lastly there’s Arthur, who finds comfort in the church’s library and being around his adopted brothers. Arthur is a boney weakling who uses his brains to solve his problems.
Currently, Nottingham is under the rule of their sheriff who is the judge, jury, and executioner who cares only for one thing, money.
The Sheriff of Nottingham taxes the citizens to the point that the whole village of Nottingham is poor, minus The Sheriff himself of course.
However, one day would change the three young men’s lives forever. Arthur, Robin, and Little John were sleeping in their bedroom when Arthur heard a mysterious gruff older voice calling out to him. “Arthur! Sword In Stone! In Camelot! You are the true King of England! Go now to Camelot!” cried the mysterious gruff older voice. Arthur woke up in a fright and screamed so loud it woke everyone up in the room. Robin and Little John jumped out of their beds and rushed over calm Arthur down. “What’s wrong Arthur?” asks Robin. “Did you wet your bed again? You used to do that a lot when you were five,” asks Little John. “No, I heard a voice,” says Arthur as he puts on his glasses in a fright. “So, this voice wasn’t familiar to you?” asks Robin. “He sounded like an older male. He claims that I’m the true King of England,” says Arthur. After Arthur spoke, Robin and Little John cried out in laugher. Little John slaps his huge hand on his knee. Robin moves his long hair to the side and then places his hand on Arthur’s shoulder. “Like you’d ever be the king, Arthur. Now I would be a great king,” said Robin. “Oh, come on Robin. We ain’t royalty, mate. We’re three poor orphans with not a penny or anything to our name,” says Little John. “There’s something I need to tell ya all boys,” said Friar Tuck as he enters the room carrying a tray of milk and cookies with a huge sad frown covering his face.
Friar Tuck pulls up an old two-legged wooden chair and explains to Robin, Little John, and Arthur that Arthur is the long-lost son of King Uther of England and hidden away to protect him from King Uther’s enemies.
Friar Tuck then hands Arthur a map to Camelot. “I think you’ve matured enough to head to Camelot, Arthur. You may not be strong physically but mentally you’re wise beyond your years. There’s nothing left here for you in Nottingham, my son. Follow this map to Camelot and once you get there, look for the wizard Merlin. I’ll start packing your things Arthur,” said Friar Tuck. “Wait, I’m going alone to Camelot? Should someone come with me?” asks Arthur in an awkward high-pitched voice. “We’ll come with you Arthur. We Merry Men must stick together,” said Robin. “And I should go too because I believe you’ll both probably die in the dark forest without me,” said Little John. “No. Robin and Little John, you need to stay here and take care of Friar Tuck,” said Arthur. “I believe he’s well taken care of,” said a sinister devilish mysterious voice. Suddenly, out of the dark shadows as the wind howls, The Sheriff of Nottingham appears out of nowhere choking Friar Tuck. “It’s the Sheriff. Look we didn’t break any laws,” cries Robin. “One, you fair Friar Tuck has been behind on his taxes. And two, I worked alongside the men who killed your father, Arthur,” says The Sheriff of Nottingham. Arthur cries and lodges at The Sheriff of Nottingham. Friar Tuck gets loose and grabs a greasy frying pan lying on the ground. Friar Tuck rushes toward the sheriff and hits him in the head with the frying pan. “Get out of here boys! I’ll hold him off,” yells Friar Tuck as he fends The Sheriff of Nottingham off. “But what about you?” asks Robin. “Go! Before it’s too late,” cries Friar Tuck. Robin nods his head in approval and storms out.
Robin and Little John pick up Arthur from off the ground and escort him out of the church. Eventually, the three friends ran into the dark foreboding forest as they were being chased by The Sheriff of Nottingham, his menacing men, and their ravenous dogs. As he was running away from his enemies, Robin spots a lone bow and some arrows on the ground underneath an old oak tree. Robin slowly walks over and dusts the old bow off as he rushes to pick up as many arrows as he can. Before Robin rejoins his friends, he notices a note on the ground. Robin picks up the note and it reads that this old wooden bow and arrows were a gift from Merlin.
Robin hears the cries of his friends and rushes to their aide. The sheriff and his men are getting closer as Little John and Arthur continue to franticly flee. Robin jumps out in front of the bad guys and starts shooting his arrows at The Sheriff of Nottingham and his men as he flees alongside Little John and Arthur. Eventually, they manage to escape from The Sheriff of Nottingham and his men. “That was a close one. You’re a pretty good archer Robin,” says Arthur. “Thanks, I learned that on the fly. Let’s set up camp here for the night and continue into to Camelot in the morning,” said Robin. As Robin and Little John set up camp, Arthur feels around in his pocket and realizes that he doesn’t have the map to Camelot that Friar Tuck gave him. “Oh darn, I left the map to Camelot back in church,” said Arthur. “Oh no, how will we get to Camelot now?” cries Little John. “We’ll find a way. Now let’s get some sleep. But we’ll take shifts just in case the sheriff and his men catch up to us. Understood?” asks Robin. Little John gives a thumbs up and Arthur shakes in fear. Robin pulls out a cross necklace that Friar Tuck gave him and prays before he starts his shift.
As it gets later into the night, during Arthur’s shift, he gets anxious while keeping guard of the friends who he feels like are his brothers. Arthur slowly starts to fall asleep when an old silly looking man in a red robe with a funny hat and a long white beard carrying a magical staff of wonders appears out of nowhere. “Who are you?” asks Arthur as he points a knife at him while shaking in fear. “Oh, dreadfully sorry my boy. My name is Merlin. I’m a friend of your father. I sensed that you three need help getting to Camelot, I am right?” asks Merlin. “Yes. But how can I trust you?” asks Arthur. “Sleep my boy and when you awaken, you and your brothers will be in Camelot. See you in the morning. We’ll meet by the Sword in the Stone,” said Merlin. Arthur fell asleep as they campfire slowly went out. Merlin claps his hands as the campfire goes out into the night sky.
The next morning, Arthur, Robin, and Little John wake up in a room inside a little inn. They were all wearing new clothes that fit them comfortably and with fresh delicious food abound.
Robin notices at the end of his bed a new metal bow and metal arrows. Robin went to examine his new bow and arrows while Little John and Arthur ate breakfast. Suddenly, outside the sounds of powerful horns are heard alongside the sounds of a cheering crowd. “What the heck is that?” asks Little John. “I don’t know Little John, but something tells me we need to follow that noise,” says Arthur. Arthur and Little John finish eating as they exit the room. Robin grabs his new weapon his trusty bow and arrows and is about to head out, but he feels a little cold. Before Robin leaves, he puts of the hood of his new green jacket over his head. “Huh, I haven’t worn a hood before. It feels nice and cozy. Look out world here comes Robin Hood! I may need to work on that name though,” said Robin to himself.
Now we go to the wondrous Sword in the Stone ceremony which is outside a grand golden castle. Many brave knights wait in line just to pull the sword out of the stone, and sadly usual, to no avail. When Robin, Arthur, and Little John arrive they notice that The Sheriff of Nottingham and his men are the guards of this pulling the sword out of the stone event. Robin lifts both Arthur and Little John’s hoods up at the same time as he whispers in their ears. “Wait in line, Arthur. Little John and I we’ll protect you,” said Robin. Robin was about to go then Arthur grabbed his hand before he could leave. “Thanks again, my brother,” said Arthur. Arthur gave Robin a huge hug and then ran to the line. Robin and Little John hide in the crowd keeping guard of Arthur. As Arthur waited in line after an eager young handsome knight Sir Lancelot. Sir Lancelot, through a young man, looks like he has seen quite his battles in his life even though he looks to be only two years older than Arthur. Sir Lancelot carries two swords on his back and a small baby dragon skull around his neck. Sir Lancelot is in front of him feeling very gleeful. “Hello sir, my name is Sir Lancelot. I’ve haven’t seen you around here before. Where are you from and what is your name?” asks Sir Lancelot. “My name is Arthur and I’m from Nottingham. I’m feeling nervous right now,” said Arthur. “You know what Arthur. I’m nervous too. Look at it this way. Whatever happens, happens. Best of luck to you Arthur,” said Sir Lancelot. Lancelot is next up to pull the sword of the stone and he tries but fails to get the sword out of the stone. “Good luck, Arthur. I also was a friend of your father King Uther. I’ll protect you from the sheriff and his men,” said Sir Lancelot. Sir Lancelot pats Arthur on the back as he leaves while rubbing his arm in pain. Arthur gulps and walks up to try and pull the sword out of the stone. Little does Arthur, know he is also being watched by his short tubby cousin Prince John and Merlin as he attempts to pull out the sword in the stone. “Why do we hold this event every year, Merlin?” asks Prince John. “Because we need to find the rightful King of England,” says Merlin. “But I should be king. I’m the only heir apparent left. We’ll never find the legendary true heir. That’s a myth. So, I should declare myself king right….,” cries Prince John.
Before Prince John could finish his sentence, just then Arthur did the unthinkable. He did what no one else could do. Arthur pulled the sword of the stone. As a heavenly light shines down on Arthur as he holds the magnificent sword in the air, all the citizens of Camelot bowed down to their new king. Robin and Little John were a gasp and just fell to their knees on instinct because they knew that their nerdy friend who they treated as their little brother, had just become the King of all of England. The Sheriff of Nottingham was livid, as he pulled out his crossbow and aimed it directly at Arthur. Robin spotted the sheriff attempting to kill his friend and foster brother. Robin rapidly shot an arrow into The Sheriff of Nottingham’s leg and quickly grabbed another arrow to shoot just in case. The sheriff fell to the ground and moaned in pain. The crowd lifted Arthur and carried him into his new castle home. The Sheriff of Nottingham was being escorted out by his men to a horse and buggy. Robin was about to go after him but then Sir Lancelot appeared and grabbed Robin. “We’ll deal with him later. We need to see our new king right now,” said Sir Lancelot.
Inside King Arthur’s glorious throne room, he sat on the same throne as his father as he, Merlin, Sir Lancelot, Prince John, Robin, and Little John discuss what happens next as a huge wooden round table was being built in the background. “I Arthur, the newly crowned King of England, declare, Merlin, you will be my royal advisor. Sir Lancelot, you will be the caption of the royal guard. And as for you my cousin Prince John. Since you couldn’t have my throne. Out of pity, I will let you rule a single part of England. Prince John, I declare you the new ruler and my advisor to the village of Nottingham. You will report to Nottingham’s sheriff and me with updates about the village. But overall, it’s your toy box. This meeting has concluded. Good day,” said King Arthur.
Prince John jumped up and down with joy as he exited the throne room. Sir Lancelot raised his sword in the air before he left. Merlin went up to King Arthur’s side as Robin and Little John stood confused. “Your highness, not to be rude but don’t Little John and I get anything?” asks Robin. “Of course, my brothers. You are my real advisors and royal guard of Nottingham,” said King Arthur. “Wait, so we all together keep an eye on Prince John?” asks Robin. “Exactly, now I suggest that you and Little John look for some new Merry Men,” said King Arthur. “We will. Good luck, my brother,” said Robin. “Hey Arthur, I had a question. We’ll we get paid for this or should we take a little from the side if you know what I mean?” asks Little John. “Little John, Robin, you can’t steal from the poor citizens of Nottingham. But the rich citizens of Nottingham are fair game. Farewell my brothers and keep Nottingham safe,” yelled King Arthur. Robin and Little John each hugged King Arthur before they left. Robin and Little John waved goodbye as Robin put his hood up and strapped his bow around his back. King Arthur leans back on his throne and strokes his chin. “Merlin, what should I do as my first day as King of England?” asks King Arthur. Merlin laughs and says, “I believe you just create another legend that’ll be equal to your own,” laughed Merlin as his cheeks blushed. “What do you mean Merlin?” asks King Arthur. “Three legendary events happened today in England. The Sword in the Stone was pulled out, a king has been crowned, and Robin Hood and his Merry Men will steal from the rich and give to the poor. This is going just like how I predicted it,” said Merlin. Under the reign of King Arthur, England and its subjects would live in peace and harmony for years. And under the watchful eye of Robin Hood and his Merry Men, Nottingham is now a thriving village full of life and no longer of dread. And they all lived happily ever after.
THE END
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