Fairy tales for young and old ~ English version

The silly sorcerer

Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom nestled amidst rolling hills and glistening streams, there lived a sorcerer named Cedric. Now, Cedric was not your typical sorcerer. While most sorcerers were known for their wisdom and power, Cedric had a reputation for being quite silly.

Cedric's spells often backfired, causing him to trip over his own robes or turn objects into absurd shapes. His potions would sometimes fizz and bubble, creating a mess rather than the intended outcome. Despite his many mishaps, Cedric's heart was pure, and his intentions were always good.

One sunny morning, as Cedric was strolling through the enchanted forest, he stumbled upon a small, injured bird. Its wing was broken, and it chirped in pain. Cedric's kind heart immediately urged him to help the little creature.

With a wave of his wand, Cedric attempted to mend the bird's wing. However, instead of the wing healing, the bird started to grow feathers of different colors all over its body. It became a vibrant rainbow bird, dazzling to behold. The bird chirped joyfully, seemingly happy by its newfound appearance.

Cedric couldn't help but laugh at the unexpected outcome. He named the bird Rainbow and decided to keep it as his companion. Rainbow would perch on Cedric's shoulder, bringing smiles and laughter wherever they went.

News of Cedric's silly antics and his colorful companion spread throughout the kingdom. People would gather in the village square to watch Cedric perform his spells, eagerly awaiting the unpredictable results. Cedric's spells would often create comical mishaps, leaving everyone laughing and in awe of his silliness.

One day, a wicked witch named Rosita heard tales of Cedric and his magical mischief. Consumed by jealousy, Rosita decided to challenge Cedric to a magical duel. She believed that by defeating the silly sorcerer, her own powers would be recognized and respected.

The day of the duel arrived, and the entire kingdom gathered to watch. Cedric, with Rainbow perched on his shoulder, stood opposite Morgana. With a mischievous grin, Cedric waved his wand, attempting to cast a spell to turn Morgana's wand into a feather duster. However, the spell went awry, and instead, Morgana's wand turned into a bouquet of flowers.

The crowd erupted in laughter, and even Rosita couldn't help but chuckle. In that moment, she realized the true power of silliness and laughter. She had spent her life seeking power and recognition, but it was Cedric's ability to bring joy and laughter that truly captured the hearts of the kingdom.

From that day forward, Rosita decided to abandon her wicked ways and embrace a life filled with laughter. She became a friend to Cedric and joined him in his adventures, using her magic to bring smiles to the faces of all they encountered.

And so, the silly sorcerer and the reformed witch, along with their colorful companion Rainbow, continued to spread laughter and joy throughout the kingdom. They reminded everyone that sometimes, it's the silliest of moments that bring the greatest magic to life.