[ WP ] The knight really should have expected the dragons cunning , considering it went specifically for the princess ... but he could n't have expected this !

They came out of the shadows. Sir Foster's eyes widened in shock as they surrounded him. 
 
 `` Surprise!'' They all chimed in at once. 
 
 `` What the?'' 
 
 A chorus broke out. 
 
 `` For he's a jolly good hero, 
 For he's a jolly good hero, 
 For he's a jolly good hero, 
 which nobody can deny.'' 
 
 Princess Fiona pushed her way to the center and hugged Sir Foster. `` Happy Birthday dear.'' They shared a kiss and a cheer rose from the crowd. 
 
 `` What? how did you?'' Sir Foster looked at the crowd of gnomes, pixies, fairies and humans gathered at the mouth of the dragon's den. They were more than he could remember. 
 
 `` How could we forget your birthday?'' A gnome in the back shouted. 
 `` It was all Zazaleis's idea,'' said Fiona. The dragon straightened a bit at the mention of its name. 
 
 `` Zazaleis? why?'' 
 
 `` Ever since you defeated the warlock Trilo I've been free. I no longer have to attack your people and can go explore the world for that Sir Foster I am eternally grateful.'' 
 
 `` But I thought?'' 
 
 `` What? I was a loyal steed for the dark lord? No I was under as much duress as anyone here the fight left me injured, could n't say anything, but it's been a year and well... consider it a token of appreciation. I know you said no party because you're on a budget but I'm financing everything. Wait till you taste the mead I made. Could get anyone under my duress.'' 
 
 `` Hey!'' A pixie cut in, `` there will no more talk of duress,''. They had been under servitude the longest and had n't got over it completely. 
 
 `` You have to see the cake we baked dear.'' Fiona said as she pulled him into the den. The crowd followed singing Happy Birthday to Sir Foster. 
 
 
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