Beowulf: The Epic Tale

by GhostAlleyCat

It tells the story of a hero named Beowulf, who gains fame as a young man by vanquishing the monster Grendel and Grendel's mother; later, as an aging king, he kills a dragon but dies soon after, honored and lamented. It's a prequel to Jack Frost.

2. Chapter 2 - The Plan

Chapter 2: The Plan:

Beowulf's POV:

I brought some soldiers with me.

"Is that the place," asks Breca.

"That's it," I said, "let's meet the King.

. . .

"Sire, this is Beowulf, and he wishes to speak with you," says Æschere.

"Your majesty, I would like to talk about your problem."

"It's Grendel," says Hrothgar, "he attacked us and ate many of my soldiers! I fear for the safety of my people and my wife and our children!" I then saw his children. "This monster must be stopped!"

"And I will be the one to do it," I said.

"Can you really save us," asks the Princess.

"Aye," I said, "I'll deal with your troll problem!"

. . .

We then discussed the plan. "My men and I will spend the night here," I said, "Grendel will come to kill us, but instead... well, let's just say he'll be in for a surprise!"

"Can you really kill this beast," asks Hrothgar.

"It shall be done," I said.

To Be Continued

In the next chapter, Beowulf and his men prepare the trap.