Dragon tales of Gotham
I do not own batman
The Prince and The Dragon
Once upon a time there was a boy named Richard Grayson but everyone called him by his nickname Dick. He and his parents travelled around the world to perform. But when they were in Gotham an accident happened and his Parents died. None of the other performers could take him in. But there was a man in the crowd that watched the show who was the richest of them all. The king of Gotham, Brue Wayne, took the child in. Prince Richard Grayson grew up to be a handsome man who could make all the women in the kingdom and far beyond fall in love with him. But this prince of Gotham wasn't only handsome, he was kind, loyal and trustworthy. Who was the lucky girl that would marry him? That was Barbara Gordon the daughter of the general of the army James Gordon. It was an arranged marriage but both of them agreed to it. They had been childhood friends ever since they met and they deeply care about each other and they knew this was their duty so they stood together at the altar ready to give the I do's.
But there is one thing you do not know yet. Because in this world there do not only live humans but also other creatures: dwarfs, elves, dragons, witched and wizards. That's right in this world magic exists and magical creatures to. Not only the neighbouring countries like Metrapolis or Star have heard the rumours about the handsome prince Richard who even rivalled the king in looks, charisma and manners. The magical creatures did to. Just like a big red dragon who at the day of prince Richard's wedding appeared from the sky and took Prince Richard away from his to be. Everyone was in shock and before they could attempt anything the dragon already vanished behind the clouds. The king was furious and worried and for days and nights long the whole kingdom was searching. But they didn't find the dragon. The red dragon was named Starfire by the people who saw her because she always breathed fire in the night bright like a star. According to rumour she never stayed in one place for long like she was running away from something or searching for something. It seemed unlike the rest of her kind she didn't have a home. The people of Gotham didn't find their prince. But Lady Barbara didn't give up. She together with her horse went on a journey to find her childhood friend and slay the evil dragon.
While everyone was worrying and looking for prince Richard, the man in question was trying to not anger the dragon because he didn't want to be eaten. It seemed like they had flown for hours. They must be far away from Gotham. Richard thought the dragon would never rest and he was getting very cold because it was already night. But then the dragon descended and flew into a cave. Since the dragon brought him in the cave he had a staring contest with it which the beast won. The dragon had beautiful green eyen and a beautiful red skin colour. The prince had a thing for the colour red.
''Why did you bring me here?'' The prince asked but the dragon just kept staring at him.
''Can you not talk or can you not understand me?'' The prince asked.
The dragon just kept staring at him, then the dragon slowly creeps forward and the prince thinks this is it. The mouth of sharp teeth come closer towards his head but the mouth doesn't open to bite his head of no the dragon puts its lips on his and kisses him. Before the prince can progress it the dragon gets enveloped in a blinding light and Prince Richard has to close his eyes. When the light has vanished he slowly opens his eyes. But he doesn't find a dragon in front of him but a young woman. A beautiful young woman with long red hair and green eyes. She explains that she is a princess of Tamaran and got transformed in a dragon by her sister in an effort to not let her get the throne. To break the spell she needed to kiss prince charming and rumour said prince Richard was the most charming prince of all.
''Please call me Dick.'' The prince asked of the princess. ''What is your name?''
''It is Koriand'r but you can call me Kori.'' The princes responded.
To apologize for kidnapping him the princess would accompany prince Dick back to his kingdom. On their way towards it they got to know each other better and eventually fell in love. Along their way they cross paths with Lady Barbara who is really happy to see her childhood friend again. Alive and safe. Prince Dick introduces her to Kori and Barbara scolds the lady for kidnapping her future husband. Barbara is a smart woman and she immediately while accompanying them back to Gotham notices what the two are feeling for each other and like a true friend she gave them her blessing. She also helped her friend convincing his father, the king and then nothing stood in their way. Prince Richard Grayson of Gotham Married Princess Koriand'r of Tamaran who soon would become queen as she defeated her sister in battle and took the throne. Together with her prince she ruled it fairly and later it would be passed down to their child Mar'i Grayson. And that is the end of the first Dragon tale of Gotham.
Author's note
What do you think? Do you like it? I really had fun trying a different writing style. Does it make you think of fairy tales?
I read a story about Bruce being a dragon and then I thought about dragons and the batfamily and I got this idea. I also had the idea of someday doing an arranged marriage au fanfic but as you can see I also kind of put that one in here. This story will have 4 chapters and each of them will be about one of the four male robins. So next up is Jason.
I know I could have made an individual fanfic of this chapter alone with a lot more dialogue and detail and storytelling but I had this idea to make a short fanfic about it and I thought if I drag it out to much my motivation to write it will disappear. But if anyone is interested in writing a much longer version of this with more chapters I would love to read it.