Nico And The Phoenix

• Israel Reifler, Grade 5
• Short Story
• 2021

Once upon a time in a faraway land a magical phoenix was flying in the sky and a wicked elf shot it down with a net. The phoenix was struggling to get out of the net, but sadly it fell to the ground with a thud.

A nearby unicorn saw the net fall as it was galloping over towards it. The wicked elf ran as fast as he could because he feared unicorns.

Then the unicorn picked up the net with its horn and galloped away. When it was a good distance away from where the phoenix had been shot, it loosened the net so the phoenix could escape. Then the unicorn asked the phoenix, “What is your name?”, and the phoenix replied,
“Gold Fire”. The phoenix asked the unicorn, “What's your name?”, and the unicorn replied, “Nico.”


One day Nico and Gold Fire got a message from the queen of diamond fairies saying that her diamond had been stolen. Then Nico send a message back saying,” We will find your precious diamond immediately.
So, when they went to look for it, they found a light which was glowing behind a rock. Then an elf, who looked familiar, jumped out from behind it to protect the diamond. He did not want it to be taken away because it was magical! Nico and Gold Fire fought and fought until they got the diamond. Then they went to the queen of diamond fairies and gave her precious diamond. She was glad and thanked them very much.