A/N: Anything you recognize belongs to Tamora Pierce. This is based off of two scenes in the Lioness Rampant where Duke Baird says, "Should we call a minstrel and have him sing all the Lioness songs in his memory?" Duke Baird asked, his eyes kind. "The newest is the one in which the Lioness and the Dragon defeat whole armies of Saren mercenaries. I like it, although now that I see you again, I remember you aren't ten feet tall." This is also inspired by the scene in which George meets Alanna in Port Caynn after her return from the Roof of the World, he says, "Sweet, everyone knows the Lioness and the Dragon were prowlin' Sarain. I heard two songs about you this week.". Also, this fic has been Betaed by the amazing HeartDancer, you should go read some of the stories she has published in the Tortall universe, I love all of the stuff she has published!
The Ballad of the Lioness and the Dragon
She was a Lioness,
He was a Dragon,
Together they traveled,
Conquering the armies,
Of Sarain.
She rescued a princess,
He journeyed with her.
She is a noble,
He was a farmer,
Yet, even children know their names.
She was Alanna,
He was Liam,
She is a knight,
He is a Shang,
She is a redhead,
He is a redhead,
She is strong and brave,
He is wise and brave.
She hated spiders,
He hated magic,
She has the Gift,
He loved her anyway.
She fought an Elemental,
He helped her to recover,
They have the Dominion Jewel,
They bring good fortune,
They bring safety,
They are hope for everyone.
Commoners love them,
Nobles think she is strange,
She had the Hand of the Goddess,
He is at the top of the Shang,
Together they wander,
Protecting the people.