The Fountain of Fair Fortune

Once upon a time, there was a family of rich ministry officials. They had heard of the legend of a mystical fountain which granted money to whomever came across it.

The ministry officials had started their quest, hoping to find this fountain, but had no such luck. The legend was passed down from generation to generation. Until, one poor family of travelers heard it.

They had come upon a lot of bad fortune lately. First, the father had lost his job at the ministry, the mother didn't have enough money to buy new clothes and food, and their children had been kicked out of school for fighting with other children.

One day, the family was traveling to an aunt's house, in the hopes that she would give them money and a place to stay. An hour passed, and the children were dying of thirst. The searched everywhere for a stream or a brook, but they had no luck.

Another hour went by, and the children were forced to ride on their parents backs, for they lacked the strength to continue. Suddenly, out of nowhere, a magnificent, glimmering fountain appeared before them.

The water was pure and clean. It was like liquid gold to the family. They all dove into the water, and when they resurfaced, the father noticed strange markings on the outside of the fountain.

The words read: 'This fair fountain made of gold from under the mountain, comes to those who wander far and wide who need fair fortune to support their side.

'When one has submerged themselves completely, their fortune shall be granted immediately.'

Soon enough, gold coins rained from the sky, but none of them hit the poor travelers. The family took the gold, and put as much as hey could into their pockets, and began their trip back home.

People back home heard of this wondrous tale, and they searched far and wide in hopes of getting a fortune. But, their search was in vain, and they were forced to return to their homes emptyhanded.

So, I beg of you, please do not search for the fountain of fair fortune. It only appears to those who need it, and if one needs it, it will appear.