This drabble is inspired by Saturday Night Live's sketch, "The Princess and the Curse". Enjoy. :)
21.) Fountain
Story: Frodo and Eilonwy
Word Count: 305
Frodo was a princeling from the Shire. A hobbit prince, one that meant well. In fact, it was at this hour that he searched for a bride, one who would be his companion for all time. He walked towards the stone fountain, his usual spot, hoping she would come. She would be his true love! Someone who he could share his thoughts and deepest desires!
But that was asking too much. He needed to resume his search. Hopefully, she would creep up on him and surprise him! Yes!
"Ahhh!" Frodo jumped upon seeing a fair-skinned princess wearing a pink dress. She had blonde hair and looked as radiant as the sun. Nothing could surpass her beauty!
"Hello, good sir. I'm Princess Eilonwy," Eilonwy said in introduction.
She's nice, too! Frodo thought, enjoying this moment. Good traits.
"Hi," Frodo managed to blurt out.
"Well, it was nice seeing you," Eilonwy started to walk away until Frodo grabbed her arm. "I'm sorry. Were you looking for someone?"
"You!" Frodo said, announced his feelings to her. "You shall be my bride!"
"I'm sorry. What century is this?" Eilonwy asked, confused.
Frodo knelt before her, intrigued by her beauty. "Marry me! Let me be the best gentle-hobbit prince you ever knew!"
"You're too kind, but I'm afraid I'm already betrothed," Eilonwy said.
Frodo stood up, astonished by these words. Maybe he could make this prince go away, so he and Eilonwy could be together forever! That was his plan!
"Then let's run away!" Frodo said, enthralled.
"I'm afraid I can't do that either." Eilonwy walked away from him, straight to a red-haired prince, who swept her off her feet and rode off with her into the sunset.
Frodo was alone. He was at a loss for words. He shrugged, deciding that some brides were harder to catch than others.
References:
Eilonwy and Taran are from Disney's animated film, "The Black Cauldron".