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Star Wars: A Short Story

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“How can war be prevented,why wait for what will come anyway””Yes! You are right,Albert,” conquered Gulliver,the Lilliputians must keep the glory in their chocolate making and if war must ensure,then they have full right.” “There is nothing more inglorious than that glory that is gained by war,” glory is gained by honor,and how unhonorable is this foolish acts,the Freelandians do deserve better,but to invent accusation against others is foolish.Their income would short term increase,and more jobs would be created,but before they knew it disaster would fall upon them,” said Thomas as he leaned further in over the table towards the other hitting the table hard enough to make a spoon shift.
“As I have said,Freelandia will face some ill consequence …show more content…

I have inhabited Lilliput,and they all love me. What wonderful people, you seem,so peaceful,and cherry”.He bowed again and walked goofily around.I bring a gift,this huge barrel here is for anyone who wants to try our glorious chocolates. Many Freelandians,declined,while still charmed by him,felt their own at home would certainly be superior. Thomas,Gulliver,and Albert along with a few others who were ridiculously charmed by silly chivalry tried some. The three men whispered among themselves”This is much better than the …show more content…

“My stallion,I'll get it.” Don Quixote humorously called for him,and out from a covered part of the boat came a poor old previously seasick horse,too small for its rider. He finally let out the Lilliputians who rode in saddle pouches.
He was taken to where the king resided,the king let him in. Outsiders just waited and wondered what went on.He returned all flustered,and headed back to the ship,mummering amongst himself,and the equally angered Lilliputians. As he left he shouted,”We getting closer to war! Be warned Freelandians,be careful what you wish for of your king,lest I return in an ill manner with a fleet following me!” He and the Lilliputians left.
“Like I said,”warned Albert “certainly their will be war.”
“NO NO,answered Thomas,”it's all small talk,Freelandia will not give up it's foolish ways,but both peoples know war will get them nowhere.
Gulliver was about to open his mouth,but then a man sounded a horn,he was from the king's residence,and he came from a balcony to be heard. “A message from the king!”,as he read a

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