Entry 6

A Re-written Version of "King Grizzle-Beard"

King Grizzle-Beard

Far to the east there is a very haughty "princess". She is known for rejecting every teenage boy who comes to court her as a ``suitor". One insult and/or embarrassment and they were gone. ( Now, this "princess" isn't actually a princess. She;s just the mayor's daughter. The mayor is the "king". )

So Chloe's ( the "princess" ) father hosted an extravagant feast ( more like a party with a D.J. and some food ) were all her " suitors"; "kings","princes,"barons",and "knights" were all seated hoping to be "betrothed"/chosen to/by the "princess". The "princess" was gorgeous and her dress sparkling. To every face she was superb, but her words (which were pretty rude) not so much. "Too fat","too lanky","too short"," too pallid", and "too crimson" were all things she churlishly mentioned to these "suitors". Which was actually better than what she said to one specific good "king". This "king" had some ferociously appalling facial hair. She then slyly went to name him " King Fuzzy Wuzzy".

The "princess'" father was so furious he promised that the next boy that came to the door would be "betrothed" to her ( obviously against her protests ).

The next day a "fiddler" stopped by the "king" invited him in. He sang (more like karaoke) a song and asked for the "king" and "princess'" boon. Instead he was "betrothed" to the "princess." When the "princess" objects the "king" reminds her he had sworn. The "princess" was then sent to travel with her "betrothed" (more like to go on a date).

Soon they go to a movie theatre. The "princess" saw a poster for a very famous movie she had never been allowed to see.

"It was produced by" "King Fuzzy Wuzzy," said her "betrothed."

I should have accepted "King Fuzzy Wuzzy," stated the "princess."

The next (date) trip took them to a beautiful park.

It was founded by, "King Fuzzy Wuzzy," stated her "betrothed."

The "princess" then half mumbled, half sighed, "What a fool I was not to choose "King Fuzzy Wuzzy."

The next (date) took them to a small town with beautiful rolling hills.

"It belongs to---------," her "betrothed" tried to say.

"It belongs to "King Fuzzy Wuzzy," I got that part. "What a fool I was not to take his offer," stated the "princess."

"Why is it you wish for another while I am right here," asked her "betrothed?"

The next (date) trip was to an old bakery.

"This here is my fine bakery, passed down through generations," stated her "betrothed."

"This wretched place? What was my father thinking? That I would become a baker?," exclaimed the "princess!"

And so the next day she failed at many things; knitting, cooking, cleaning, sewing, and selling things on "Ebay."

She was then sent off to work at a factory. She was told the "king" (Fuzzy Wuzzy) was soon to marry.

When she was sent home with the extra goodies the "King " spotted her. He led her inside his mansion. Everyone laughed at her and she was abashed, that they would think her extra goodies paltry. She tried to run, but was stopped by the "King".

"It's time you wake up to reality, Chloe. Not everything is a fairy tale, Chloe. There are realities and hardships that you will have to face one day. One day someone may not be there to face help you. I am your "fiddler",your betrothed",your knight in shining armor, and I am "King Fuzzy Wuzzy" also known as William. So will you marry me?" sheepishly inquired William.

Chloe then said, "Yes, yes, I will, William."

Chloe burst into tears on the spot. She cried tears of joy. Beautiful robes were then brought to her. Everyone was filled with joy.

It was the first time Chloe had seen people for they really were and not who she made them up to be. If only you and I had been able to see it.

The End