Once upon a time, there was a little dragon named Ere who lived in a village of dragons. Ere was very different from other dragons, for he was not fierce or bold like them, but gentle and kind. One day, Ere was playing in the fields when a fierce, brazen dragon appeared and began to attack the village. The other dragons tried their best to stop the intruder, but he was too strong for them.

Ere, not wanting to see his friends and family harmed, decided to face the brazen dragon himself. The dragon laughed at Ere, for he was small and weak compared to him. But Ere was not to be underestimated. With a fierce roar, Ere breathed a stream of fire and caught the dragon by surprise. The dragon, now burning, fled from the village and was never seen again.

The other dragons cheered and praised Ere for his bravery. From that day on, Ere was no longer seen as weak or gentle, but as a fierce and powerful dragon. And forsooth, Ere was the hero of the village. The other dragons held Ere in high esteem and looked up to him for protection and guidance.

Ere never forgot that bravery comes in all shapes and sizes. And he always kept his fire burning, ready to defend his friends and family from any danger that came their way. Ere's bravery and kind heart will always be remembered by the villagers and will never be forgotten. And so, the little dragon Ere lived happily ever after, clutching the respect and admiration of all who knew him.

Reflections

1. Who is Ere and how is he different from other dragons in the village?
2. Why did Ere decide to face the brazen dragon himself?
3. What did the other dragons think of Ere after he defeated the intruder?
4. What lesson did Ere learn about bravery and size?
5. Why will Ere always be remembered by the villagers?