Eustace and the Tiny Dragons

In the aftermath of the Last Battle, the worn and weary heroes found themselves in a world very different from the one they'd left. Eustace, now a brave and seasoned warrior, still couldn't shake a feeling of unease that hung over him like a cloak. Through the corner of his eyes, he saw the new world glittering in its purity and wondered if it was indeed the heaven Aslan had promised.

Despite the beauty of the new Narnia, the world seemed strangely quiet, devoid of the hustle and bustle of the everyday life they had known. Eustace missed the camaraderie and the sense of purpose brought on by their previous adventures. He missed the thrill of danger and the ecstasy of impending doom. In the sanitized tranquillity of the new Narnia, Eustace felt out of place, like a stranger in a foreign land.

One day, as Eustace strolled aimlessly through the golden streets, he noticed an unfamiliar creature. It was a tiny, scaled creature, no bigger than a bird, but it had a dragon's head and tiny wings that fluttered with each breath. A pang of nostalgia washed over Eustace as he remembered a time when he himself was turned into a dragon.

Compassion stirred inside him as he knelt down and extended a hand to the creature, but it squeaked and darted away, disappearing into the alleys. Days turned into weeks, and Eustace found himself increasingly drawn towards the elusive creature. He would leave small offerings of food, hoping to entice it out. Slowly but surely, the creature started to trust Eustace, coming out of its hiding place to eat the food he brought.

Eustace named the creature 'Little Dragon' and their bond grew stronger each day. Then one day, Little Dragon disappeared. Eustace looked everywhere but in vain. His heart grew heavy with worry but he did not lose hope.

Weeks later, Eustace found Little Dragon again, but he was not alone. To his surprise, Little Dragon had brought along others of his kind. Eustace was overjoyed. He leapt to his feet, his heart brimming with excitement.

The next day, Eustace introduced Little Dragon and his kindred to the Narnians. These tiny dragons, he realized, were indeed baby dragons. And with them, Eustace experienced a renewed sense of purpose, a purpose that had been missing when he'd first stepped foot on the new Narnia.

And so, Eustace, once a dragon himself, became Narnia's first Dragon-Keeper, finding his place and purpose in this new world.