In a certain kingdom there lived a princess. An ordinary girl, just a bit disobedient — like all children her age.
And he has enormous teeth, and breathes fire! Anyone who encounters him faces certain death!
The Queen Mother always told Angelina.
And the princesses who end up with the dragon are those who don't brush their teeth in the morning and don't finish their soup.
Added the King Father.
At first, Angelina was truly afraid of the dragon who lived "in that tower to the north". But years passed, the girl grew older, and her curiosity gradually began to eclipse her fear. And she'd secretly made a wager with the children of the guards: could she actually go to the dragon? Or was she a coward?
But she was a princess! A real one! Her name had even been written on the family tree. So being cowardly and backing down was not in her interests.
Waiting until Mum and Dad left for one of their incredibly boring meetings, Angelina pinched a couple of apples from the kitchen and set off. She walked for a long time, and although the distance was actually quite short, making her way through the forest thicket in her pretty shoes proved no easy task.
But she was a princess! And so, just a couple of hours later, she stood before the tower of dark brick. She looked around — but the dragon was nowhere to be seen. She was about to snort that it was all nonsense, when a light flickered in the high window.
WHO HAS COME TO ME?
A thunderous voice rang out. In an instant, Angelina forgot all about her status. She shrank back, trembling.
M-m-m-me.
She answered in a shaking voice.
AND WHAT DO YOU W... Ahem-ahem... AND WHAT... Ahem-ahem... AND WHAT DO YOU WANT... Achoo!
And suddenly, from somewhere in the tower, a small dragon with green wings tumbled out.
At first Angelina froze in bewilderment, and then she burst out laughing.
What are you laughing at?
The dragon rumbled indignantly.
You're still just a baby!
The girl explained through tears of laughter.
And everyone frightened me, saying if I didn't brush my teeth, you'd devour me.
Well, I might be able to devour you, hmm. Especially if you don't listen to your mum. She's talking sense, wishing you well.
Yes, I know, I know. But that soup is so horrid... Oh well. Tell me about yourself instead.
And the princess didn't notice how the whole day passed — they were so engrossed. And only when the sunset painted the sky crimson did she realise — she had to go, or they'd miss her.
Well, I suppose I must be off.
The girl waved her hand.
Oh... Well, you know... Come again. It's so boring sitting here alone.
The dragon confessed.
Angelina nodded and, as she left, smiled. Now she knew she had made a new friend.
