A Fantastical Short Story

A Fantastical Short Story

A Fantastical Short Story

Audrey, Dan Vy, Thida and Vivian

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June 5, 2025

Chapter 1 - Dan Vy

“Ugh,” I sigh. “The flying bison are so stupid.” 

“Don’t say that; the flying bison have been part of our cul-” said my mother, a very respected business elf in our community.

“I think it would do us good if we banned all flying bisons from our skies until they stop causing a ruckus. Not to mention all the traffic it’s causing to our sky roads.”  I complain, cutting off my mother

“Don’t say such a thing!” My mother has a disappointed face.

Hi. My name is Lily, and I’m an elf. My best friend is a wombat named Wallace! Judge E is the only judge in our town. He is infamous for being unexpressive and cold. 

If you’re wondering about the flying bison, their leader, Diaper Hope (yes, I am aware it is ridiculous), has recently passed away. Now every single sky bison has gone crazy! Causing traffic, the only safe mode of transport for us elves is now walking since we usually ride sky bisons in the sky. 

My mother has opened and managed her own crafts shop, where she sells crafts she makes and supplies for other elves to make crafts of their own. 

“LILY!!!” A piercing voice echoes through the hall

“COMING!” 

Chapter 2 - Vivian

“Ma, what do you need me for?” I said as I ran down the hall, breathing heavily.

“Ah, there you are, Lily. They want you to come to the town hall.”

“Why, ma?” 

“They are finding a flying bison that may become new leaders today, remember? And they want you to come represent me.” 

“Ah, of course, ma, I forgot you are a judge in these sorts of things.”

I went and grabbed my stuff to head out. Little did I know what was going to happen next. i


5 minutes later

I had come to the town hall but didn’t see anyone other than Wallace, my wombat friend.

“The fact that we have to choose a new flying bison leader is so stupid,” I exclaimed

“Lily, it's your opinion plus. Have you forgotten that we ride on them?” 

“Of course, I didn’t; I just think it’s stupid,” I said as the elf leader came. 

“ Lily! The flying bison are not stupid; they are a part of our beautiful culture; I can’t believe you said such a horrid thing, you of all people,”  the elf leader said to me. 

I replied, “It’s my opinion, sir, but if we need to choose a new leader, I shall help.” 

Chapter 3 - Audrey

“Very well then,” the elf leader said. “Take care.”

Yes! My plan is working. I just need a few steps, and I can eliminate them! I took Wallace and went to the town hall.

“Okay, Wallace. You know how I think airbuses are useless and they just make traffic? Well, since now I'm in charge, I'll try to get them out of here! I’m going to be a hero of this city!”  I whispered to Wallace while looking around. Wallace just looked at me with a black face.

What a great idea you have, Lily. You so gonna be a hero,” Wallace said in a sarcastic tone .“How many times do I have to tell you? These sky bison have been with us for so long, it’s a part of our culture.”

“Blah blah blah. We’re going to be late!”

After we arrived, we were stopped by the security elves. “Stop right there! What do you people think you’re doing here? This is the town hall, VERY important people." They all said, “You have two choices: get out, which is the easy way, or the hard way. We’ll take you out. That’s your choice, sir.

And I just stood there looking at them until Wallace broke the silence.

“Oh, haven't you heard? My friend here is choosing the new leader for the sky bison! So let us through, and we’ll get out of here.”

The security guards moved out of the way, and the door opened. We looked around while the guards kept staring at us, making sure we were not up to anything bad.

Chapter 4 - Thida 

The hall was terrific. It looked like a magical castle; I slowly went in and saw a stable filled to the brim with flying bisons. A thought came into my mind.

“Let's poison them all!” I exclaim

“Please don’t, Lily,” a voice said from behind

“Judge E? I’m sorry,” I said 

“ Lily, the flying bison is our honor and pride. Removing them will lead them to extinction.”

“Extinction? But why?” I asked, “I thought they were just bison with wings”

“The crop that we grow is mostly for them, and that type of crop was made with a powerful chemical. It will be impossible to find it anywhere else besides here, so we can’t banish them,” Judge E said in an emotionless tone.

“Ah.” I said, “ I won’t go near them… when does the meeting start?”

I left with the judge, and from that day on, I started to like the flying bisons.

THE END

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