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- So is anyone going to write a story about a damn thief who goes in to a Dragon's lair, steals something, has her chase him across the land and eventually becomes her husband?
- Because I liked that idea.
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- >Well, isn't this just perfect
- >You've been wandering around these damn caves for hours
- >The guy in town said this would be easy
- >A map to a cave full of riches
- >Sounded like a load of crap, but a free map & chance of loot couldn't hurt
- >Took forever to decipher the map's outdated landmarks
- >Even with your eyesight, you can barely see your hand in front of your face now
- >Your torch burned out forever ago, you've had to resort to a mental map
- >All thee connecting paths & switchbacks, no way is this natural
- >Eventually, you see light
- >You come out to the central chamber & your jaw drops
- >There's a veritable ocean of treasure before you
- >You could come back here over and over for a year not move it all
- >You line your sack with gold & gems to rival a king's fortune
- >As you make to leave, though, thought crosses your mind
- >Who lit the torches?
- >You hear a pile of coins shift behind you
- >From the sea of gold, she emerges
- >She's at least s full head taller than you
- >Claws that look like they could rip through a knight's plate mail
- >A wingspan at least triple your height
- >A toned frame belying impossibly strong muscles
- >Fuck...
- >Her crimson eyes sweep the room before coming to rest on you
- >'THIEF!!!'
- >shitshitshitshitshitshit
- >Where the hell is the exit?
- >You've been running around for almost an hour now
- >Most of the treasure's gone, either dropped in your mad dash or burned away
- >The air explodes behind you again
- >You barely duck behind a rock as a fireball flies past
- >'Where are you, my little mouse? You can't scurry away forever.'
- It isn't too hard to outrun a scaly lizard like you!
- >More fire. Why are you taunting her?
- >'Such a cheeky tongue. I'll be sure to rip it out of your skull before I incinerate you.'
- >Another blast of flame, a little wide this time. She's attacking by sound.
- >In the fading light, you notice something on the ground
- >Claw marks, very heavy
- >It must be from her coming and going over these years
- >Maybe...
- Is that all you can do, you over-sized iguana?
- >'Such INSOLENCE!!'
- >Fire illuminates the floor
- >Yes, the claw marks make a definite path. That way!
- >Finally, you can smell fresh air
- >A good thing too, you're almost out of energy
- >How big is this fucking cave?
- >You can see light ahead
- >You round the corner and...
- >Dead end
- >Light pours in from a shaft in the ceiling. You're trapped now
- >Unless...
- >You hear her claws on the ground behind you
- >'You've led me on quite the merry chase, my little rat, but now you're cornered in my maze.'
- >'Pray to your gods, for you shall see them soon.'
- >She takes a deep breath, looking to vaporize you in one go
- Wait!
- >She stops for just a second
- Surely killing a petty thief like me is beneath one as great and mighty as you, right?
- >'My, my. First you sling insults at me, now you praise me. Don't we have quite the silver tongue.'
- Your kind words are too much for me, Lady Dragon.
- >'However, kind words will not save you.'
- >She begins to wind up again
- Yes, yes, I admit I have wronged you. But has any damage been done?
- >You've stumbled her. 'What do you mean?'
- I, mean, my lady, that you have already reclaimed your treasure! Look me over. As you can see, our little chase has left my attire in tatters. Why, there's nary space to hide a single gold piece on me.
- >She slowly circles you slowly, looking you up and down for signs of treasure
- >'What are you proposing, human?'
- All I ask of you now is my life, milady. Surely the life of one lowly thief, who can't even abscond with a single coin without being caught, is not worth your energy? Allow me to leave, and I vow never to return.
- >She looks her scarlet gaze onto your eyes. 'And what if I were to deny you this?'
- Then I would merely request that you make it quick. If I am to die here today, I may at least take solace that it is by one of such radiant magnificence as you.
- >She's silent for a moment, never breaking eye contact
- >Suddenly the chamber is filled with her booming laughter
- >'It has been too long since I've met a human as quick-witted as you! That tongue of yours could make a succubus blush.'
- >She seems to have decided to spare you
- >'I can hardly remember the last time someone has roused me so. It feels invigorating to be up and about so much!'
- So then, I take it you will let me free?
- >'Yes, human, you will live.'
- Oh, thank you so mu-
- >'On one condition.'
- O-oh... yes, of course, o gracious Dragon. What would you have of this humble pickpocket?
- >'I have been asleep for some time, and I realize now how much I have neglected certain... needs of mine.'
- Needs?
- >'Surely one as spry and eloquent as you would not object to servicing one with such 'radiant magnificence' as me? I might even let you see that treasure you were so keen for a bit more intimately.'
- >Gods above, save my poor soul...
- >...
- >It took a week of personally dousing the fires of her innermost chambers before you considered leaving
- >True to her word, you got a very intimate look at that impressive hoard. Among other things.
- >Though after that kind of expedition, what could compare?
- >You raided a Dragon's nest, plundered the deepest reaches, grabbed her treasures in both hands, and managed to tame the legendary beast
- >Plus finding all this loot wasn't bad
- >She definitely doesn't seem to be opposed to the idea of you retiring from your thieving ways
- >Settle in, live a comfortable life, hatch an egg or three
- >Maybe you ought to go back into town and give that old man a few coins for that map, after all
- >A few coins, and a hook square in the jaw
- >Fin.
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