[ WP ] Due to a misunderstanding the hero arrives at the tower , defeats the princess , and marries the dragon .

`` I told you this sort of thing would happen, Gerald'', the Queen whispered to her husband. 
 
 Gerald, or more formally known as King Gerald the III, was too lost in the great behemoth clothed in flowing white cloth to respond. 
 
 His and Her Highness were seated in the front pew in the kingdom's largest cathedral. Their son, the brave Prince Dawkins, stood by Gisterwald, the most feared dragon in all the land. They listened intently to a minister reciting words from a rather worn book. No one else could tell what he was saying, due to the constant murmur from the confused audience. 
 
 `` Gerald!'' the Queen snapped. 
 
 He turned slowly with a slight smirk. `` It's rather funny, do n't you think?'' 
 
 `` Funny! This is n't humorous in the slightest! Why did you have our maidservant give the plans to our son? She's mute and her handwriting looks like a wombat had a seizure with a pen!'' 
 
 The King was n't fazed. `` Well, what happened happened. Our warlocks have yet to learn how to reverse time, so we must just deal with it.'' 
 
 `` Think of how our grandchildren will look! They'll be hideous!'' 
 
 `` Oh dear, have n't you heard of genetics? There's no chance in hell they could have kids. Biology simply wo n't allow it.'' 
 
 `` Even worse then! Our bloodline is doomed!'' The Queen started to appear hysterical. Gerald simply glanced at her and resumed watching the couple hold hands. Well, hand and claw. Gisterwald must have some excellent talon control, or else Dawkins must learn how to dress himself with one appendage. 
 
 The King chuckled at the ridiculousness of the whole situation. Understandably, his wife was not as amused. 
 
 `` This is not a laughing matter. It's not just the scaled monstrosity that has me worried. King Geoffry and Queen Hadley are furious. Not only did our son choose that vile lizard over their beloved Samantha, he killed her!'' 
 
 `` Yes yes, admittedly that is a bit of an issue. Ah... I would not fear. I think they'll understand it's all just a simple mistake,'' the King replied. 
 
 The Queen gawked at him for a short moment, then proceeded to speak: 
 
 `` A simple mistake! Of course, a simple mistake!'I'm so sorry, we accidentally murdered your daughter instead of the dragon that kidnapped her. Please take this gift basket as an apology.' Do n't be stupid! War is only a few weeks away because of this! What do you plan to do abo-'' 
 
 The King hushed her. `` They're near the end, quiet now.'' The crowd behind them quieted as if they all heard the King as well. 
 
 `` Prince Dawkins, do you take Gisterwald to be your lawfully wedded wife?'' The minister boomed. 
 
 `` I do,'' said Dawkins. Despite the unusual scenario the brave Prince is placed in, he beamed with happiness. 
 
 `` And do you, Gisterald the Feared, take Prince Dawkins to be your lawfully wedded husband?'' 
 
 Silence spread throughout the holy building, deafening in volume. The minister stared intently at the dragon, wondering how the beast intended to communicate. Squeaks throughout the massive cathedral were heard as each citizen leaned forward eagerly. Even the numerous babies bawling seemed to quiet out of curiosity. 
 
 After a few moments that seemed to be years in length, the dragon slowly opened her mouth. Suddenly, the dragon reared its mighty green head and quickly lurched forward again, letting loose a mighty sound. 
 
 `` AAAAAAAAAACCCCCHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!'' 
 
 The dragon's sneeze burst the eardrums of anybody standing near her. Unfortunately for the minister, that was not the only damaging thing that exited from Gisterwald's mouth. A great wall of flame accompanied the involuntary sneeze, incinerating the poor minister into a crisp. Luckily for everyone else, the cathedral was polished with a flame-retardant liquid. This was due to one too many clumsy choir boys holding lit candles during their performances. 
 
 Everyone stared with their mouths hanging open in disbelief. The cathedral became silent once again, except for the best man and bridesmaid testing their hearing by singing offkey. 
 
 The dragon reared her head towards the audience and exclaimed with a surprisingly smooth and quiet voice! 
 
 `` I'm sorry!'' the fiery leviathan yelled, `` I did n't mean to. Allergies and all. But anyways,'' she turned back to the grimacing Prince Dawkins, who was trying his best not to cover his bloody ears. 
 
 `` I do,'' Gisterwald said. With no minister to conclude the marriage, the King stood and bellowed `` You may now kiss the bride!''. 
 
 The dragon extended her head for a kiss that the Prince quickly returned. He feared if he stood in front of her for too long, allergies may hit her once again. 
 
 The audience began to fearfully applaud, hoping that Gisterwald wo n't use her flames out of annoyance. They stood and cheered with pained looks clearly seen on every face. 
 
 During the applause, the Queen turned toward the King and said `` See? This is what we're going to have to live with.'' 
 
 The King grinned widely and replied; 
 
 `` Say what you may, but now we do n't have to worry about a war anymore.'' 
 
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 This was my first attempt at a story, sorry for the poor writing. 

