An Epic Quest
This piece of flash fiction is based on a true story. I may have hyperbolized a little, though.....
“An Epic Quest”
There it was, beckoning from the webpage like a holy grail. The moment I saw it, I knew I had to have it. It was my heart’s desire, and it belonged in my collection. I knew that I would eventually possess it, but I could not have predicted or understood the lengths I would have to go to in order to finally grasp the object of my dreams.
Outfitted for my odyssey, I began the long search. After treacherous journeys to Disney Store after Disney Store, and fierce forays into the eBay jungle, I continued to come up empty handed. I prayed for divine intervention, but the Mouse God did not immediately answer my prayers. I met false prophet after false prophet who told my that my ordeals were all for naught, as the object I sought did not exist, except, perhaps, in my dreams.
In a last-ditch effort, I undertook a journey south, into the heart of Walt Disney World itself. I carefully packed my gear and boarded the silver bird that would take me to my destination. Still, my search was fruitless. I traveled through mystical emporiums, into a World of Disney, and launched an expedition across World Showcase. And still, I came up destitute and fortuneless.
It wasn’t until I reached the hospitable shores of the United Kingdom that my muse, Claire, provided me with a map, a special code, and specific instructions about how to finally seize the object of my heart’s desire. I had to navigate difficult terrain and come face-to-face with those who thought to mislead me. And yet, still I persevered.
Finally, after many days and weeks, I finally held the coveted object in my hand: the grail was mine at last! Immediately, I boiled some water, tossed in the requisite fragrant herbs, and drank of the ambrosia of the gods, made sweeter still by the vessel containing it. It was mine, mine at last, and I savored every treasured sip.
You can read my blog post about this ordeal here, and how I showed my gratitude to Claire, the most amazing cast member ever!
“An Epic Quest”
There it was, beckoning from the webpage like a holy grail. The moment I saw it, I knew I had to have it. It was my heart’s desire, and it belonged in my collection. I knew that I would eventually possess it, but I could not have predicted or understood the lengths I would have to go to in order to finally grasp the object of my dreams.
Outfitted for my odyssey, I began the long search. After treacherous journeys to Disney Store after Disney Store, and fierce forays into the eBay jungle, I continued to come up empty handed. I prayed for divine intervention, but the Mouse God did not immediately answer my prayers. I met false prophet after false prophet who told my that my ordeals were all for naught, as the object I sought did not exist, except, perhaps, in my dreams.
In a last-ditch effort, I undertook a journey south, into the heart of Walt Disney World itself. I carefully packed my gear and boarded the silver bird that would take me to my destination. Still, my search was fruitless. I traveled through mystical emporiums, into a World of Disney, and launched an expedition across World Showcase. And still, I came up destitute and fortuneless.
It wasn’t until I reached the hospitable shores of the United Kingdom that my muse, Claire, provided me with a map, a special code, and specific instructions about how to finally seize the object of my heart’s desire. I had to navigate difficult terrain and come face-to-face with those who thought to mislead me. And yet, still I persevered.
Finally, after many days and weeks, I finally held the coveted object in my hand: the grail was mine at last! Immediately, I boiled some water, tossed in the requisite fragrant herbs, and drank of the ambrosia of the gods, made sweeter still by the vessel containing it. It was mine, mine at last, and I savored every treasured sip.
You can read my blog post about this ordeal here, and how I showed my gratitude to Claire, the most amazing cast member ever!