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Cronos the Hero     Cronos was traveling for many days until he had reached a barren country of rock with not a single living person in sight. In this dead region, he saw a man eating fire and Cronos wanted to see what was up about him. Cronos approached the man and asked what he was doing here and the man replied that his name was Gentry the Flame and that he was the strongest person ever and could do as he pleased. Cronos of course replied that he was the stronger warrior and that no one could destroy him. Gentry laughed and spit a fireball onto Cronos burning some of his armor in the process. Cronos immediately drew his sword and removed his garment before it could burn his skin. Cronos at first couldn't think of a way to close the distance between him and Gentry who could obviously do a lot of damage at range. Eventually Cronos thought to throw his sward with enough force at Gentry to kill him. He did exactly that and was able to obtain Gentry's fire ability. Cronos now ha...

   Beowulf Author: Stafford Riggs      Part B: Battle with the Dragon It was dark when they got close to the spot then they saw a space among the trees At one side was a burial mound and at the entrance, you could see the dragons hot breath Beowulf drew his earls and gave a great speech Gripping his shield he advanced to meet the dragon Beowulf cried out "come out foil field... pit your strength with me which is the greatest known in all this cold Northland!" There was a deathlike stillness in the night and finally, the dragon rushed from its lair It was ten ells in length with six-inch claws and a head so large that Beowulf marveled for a second The heat from its flame was so hot Beowulf held up is shield The battle was swift as lightning the forest was filled with clamoring from their battle  The heat was so bad Beowulf has to resort to cunning to wear his enemy out and avoid burning to death Trees fail from the earth from a flick of his tail Beowulf soug...

 Beowulf Author: Stafford Riggs     Part A: Beowulf's Resolve A wanderer was singing Beowulf sat No one paid attention to his rapid breathing  He leaned forward on the table with his eyes fixed on the minstrel The thoughts running through his head were confused but one was sure and that was to slay the monster Grendel He saw himself face to face with Grendel and suddenly and wild cry came from him He shouted that he was the son of Ecgtheow and of Hygelacs sister and that he will go to the land of the Danes and serve their king He shouted he will slay Grendel Those that heard him thought his cries were humorous to want to battle someone like Grendel The audience didn't know whether to approve or laugh and the youthful Beowulf with his eyes lit on fire Hygd the queen stood up among the turmoil and stepped to Beowulf and offed him a cup and smiled at him with pride Hygelac commanded silence among the guests and turned to Beowulf in a loud voice and told him it was time...