Talpi Toe Wriggling Day-A Serial For Children

[Rincewind]

Thought this would be a good place to try it out..

Part One - The Magical Place

In a hidden wood in the heart of England there is a magical place that is little known about in the legends of folklore. First you must locate the right willow tree. Having done that you find the right spot on the trunk, then you knock on it whilst whispering the magical word 'Klunklebunklestinkykluck' softly three times. A secret door will appear that leads to the world of the Talpi. But to enter you will have to be very small, for the Talpi stand no more than 12 inches high, have three toes and do not have footwear. They have small beards except for the women who have mouthstaches. They are friendly people and love nothing more than celebrating special days, of which there are many. One of these days is Wriggle Your Toes Day which started one Talpi year before.

[The Doctor]

despite what some posters may appear, I doubt this forum is best placed to gauge the opinions of children, if that's who the serial is aimed at.

Good writing though.

[Rincewind]

I forget sometimes. Anyone got young'uns? Just need pictures to go with it. I shall carry on anyway to take your mind off the depressing posts.

[Rincewind]

Part Two The Wedding

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Prince Zami, the son of King Kenik and Queen Debrina, was very happy and excited, for he had just wed a beautiful girl called Sharray. He had a strange feeling which caused his toes to start to wriggle. This was noticed by some of the people watching.

"Look, Mummy, the Prince' s toes are wriggling." Called out Tomi Baker.

"Tomi, it's rude to point." Scolded his mother.

"But Mummy....."

"I know love, but you shouldn't point."

"What are you staring at woman?" Alkred Tinker asked his wife.

"The prince's toes, don't you see them wriggle?"

"It's probably just the thought of all the years he'll have being married. Sigh!"

King Kenik, was watching this and being wise, he saw the staring and pointing could cause his son some embarrassment, he rose from his seat to face his subjects.

"People of Talpi, today is one of great joy, let it be known that I decree that from this day henceforth, today will be known as Talpi Wriggle Your Toes Day,"

There was an enormous cheer from the onlookers. The king held his hand up for silence. "Now there is a wedding feast to attend, feel free to join us in the palace grounds, it is a wonderful sunny day and all must share our joy."

There was another cheer and shouts of Long Live the King as everyone left the palace chapel,

[MikeyT]

Nothing to do with this thread, but were you in the Leicester Library today Ken at around 1:30pm? If it was you i apologise for not saying hello, if it wasn't you then i take my apology back. haha.

[Rincewind]

Yes I was in the old one. I was using a computer looking for jobs.. John Coster was to doing a Media session but as he seemed to be halfway through I only sid hello to him.

Saw one job. Street cleaner , Could involve Leicester Market. Said a HGV would be desireable but I applied anyway. They only need one driver at a time. Could well have been around 1.30. Got home about 3.30. Thought it was much later. Left the IT place about 12.30 then meet a bloke that is a moble driver for a security firm I worked for. He said another company PSS were laying people off. So if even security firms are cutting down there is no chance for unemployment improving.

[Rincewind]

Part Three The Unwriggable Big Toe

One Talpi year later preperations were going on to celebrate Prince Zani and Princess Sharra first wedding anniversary and the lands first Wriggle your Toe Day.

"Debrina, Debrina." The kings voice echoed around the palace.

The queen came running to the king's side. Whatever is the matter Kenik?

It's my big toe Debrina, I can't wriggle it."

"Can't wriggle it!" The queen exclaimed, "You have to, it's Toe wriggling Day."

"I know my love, but I stubbed my toe getting out the bath and now it hurts."

"You silly man" The queen scolded. She turned to a pageboy standing nearby. "Run and fetch the doctor will you."

"Yes your majesty." The boy said.

The doctor came and examined the kings big toe.

"Well, it is a nasty bruise and all I can say is that you should soak it for a hour then put on this cream." He fetched a tube of ointment from his bag and gave it the king. Then all we can hope is for the swelling to go down in time."

The queen left the king to nurse his sore toe and went to her own room to get ready.

Not long after arriving a footman entered the room and addressed the queen.

"Your majesty, It's Mrs Bun the cook"

"What about Mrs Bun?"

"She's very, err, upset, she's asking to see you"

"OK, tell her I'll be along shortly."

[Rincewind]

Part Four The Missing Ingredients.

In the palace's kitchen Mrs Bun, the Royal cook was opening and closing cupboards and drawers when the queen entered.

Whatever is the matter Mrs Bun?" Asked the queen.

"I can't find the ingredients for the top of the celebration cake, I'm positive they were in my shopping bag when I came back."

“Well” Said the queen, “Have you looked in the cupboards?”

“Yes, I have looked in the cupboards.”

“have you looked in the fridge?”

“Oh yes I have looked in the fridge.”

“Have you looked in the larder?”

“Yes I have looked in the larder.”

“Have you looked in the, err, washing machine?”

“Yes I have looked there, they are not to be found, whatever am I to do.?

"Well keep looking Mrs Bun, I'm sure you'll find them."

[Rincewind]

Part Five Preparations Underway.

The queen decided to take a walk in the palace's ground to see how the preparations for the festival were going. Stalls were lined up with candyfloss and stalls with all kinds of cakes available. There was lemonade and a gigantic punch bowl with tasty fruit juices.. The queen was pleased how things were going and went back inside to her husband.

"How is your toe Kenik?"

"Still sore" the king replied rubbing cream onto his toe.

"Well we have to be in our seats soon so keep trying to wriggle those toes."

In a short while the royal family were taking their seats.

In front of them was a huge table where the celebration cake was to go.

The Royal Master of Ceremonies stood on the podium.

"To begin let me introduce the Royal family. We have Prince Zami."

Prince Zami wriggled his toes. The crowd cheered.

" We have his beautiful wife of one year, Princess Sharra."

Princess Sharra wriggled her toes. The crowd cheered.

"We have Queen Debrina."

Queen Debrina wriggled her toes. The crowd cheered.

"And finally there is King Kenik.

With an enormous effort the King wriggled his toes one, two and three. The crowd cheered.

The King stood up and raised his hand. "People of Talpi, let the celebrations begin."

He turned to look towards the Palace. "Good grief, who is that?

"Why it's Mrs Bun replied the Queen.

Running towards them was a bonny lady carrying a big box.

"Sorry about being late," Mrs Bun said puffing and panting. " I found the ingredients, I left them in the shop, young Jakki Fisher brought them over, I can tell you it was a rush getting the cake finished."

She placed the box on the Celebration table and fetched the cake out. On top it was decorated with a foot with three toes. So began the day of fun for the people of Talpi.

[Rincewind]

Part Six The Talpi Song.

The party seemed to go on for hours and hours but it had to end. The public announcer called for quiet from the stage where the Talpi orchestra had been playing the music everyone danced to.

"People of Talpi, have you had a good time?

"Yeaaah" Roared the crowd.

"Sadly we have come to the end."

"Aaaahhh" Said the crowd.

"No, said the announcer, "It's been a long day day and the little ones need their sleep. First we should thank King Kenik for a wonderful organized day

Applause errupted around the palace grounds. The king bowed to his subjects.

"And let's have a special thank you for Mrs Bun for a delicious cake, although, it was touch and go for a while."

Mrs Bun stood up from her seat, smiled and curtsied in a circle to the crowd and lastly to the Royals.

The announcer picked up a bundle of paper. "You should all have one of these." He waved a sheet of paper. "It is the song especially written for today."

The crowd responded with "YES WE HAVE ONE"

"Ah good, It is in two parts, the Choir Master will sing the verses and I want everyone,and I mean EVERYONE, to sing the chorus and at the same time to wriggle your toes. Is that clear?"

"Yes." Came the reply.

"I shall be watching you all." said the announcer.

So the band began to play.

1 (Choir Master}

Hey! Hey people of Talpi

Today is the day to be happy

Gather round and sing this song

For it is wriggle your toes day

{Chorus) All

So wriggle your toes one, two, three

Don't be shy, all must see

Wriggle your toes one, two, three

It's fun for you and me.

2 {Choir Master}

When Prince Zami took his wedding vows

His toes started wriggling

The king's subjects turned and stared

To see those toes wriggle that day

{Chorus) All

So wriggle your toes one, two, three

Don't be shy, all must see

Wriggle your toes one, two, three

It's fun for you and me.

3 (Choir master}

'Hark listen to me.' spoke the King

' Today is one of great joy I say

So I declare henceforth

This to be Toe wriggling day.'

(Chorus) All

So wriggle your toes one , two, three

Don't be shy , all must see.

Wriggle your toes one, two, three.

It's fun for you and me.

4 (Choir master)

So make a toast today

To Prince Zami and Princess Sharray

Wriggle your toes, join in the fun

On this Talpi's Toe Wriggling Day.

{Chorus) All

So wriggle your toes one, two, three

Don't be shy, all must see

Wriggle your toes one, two, three

It's fun for you and me.

After the song was done the announcer made the people to sing it again and again until he was sure all toes were wriggling.

The celebrations ended with a gigantic firework display and the finale of it all was when the night sky was lit up with the words:

WRIGGLE YOUR TOES.

Which everyone did before going home to await the next day of celebration. They did not to have to wait too long.

[Rincewind]

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Part Seven Prince Andrek's Arrival.

Six months later the people had another reason to celebrate. For Prince Zami and Princess Sharra became proud parents of their first child. Prince Andrek.

One afternoon Princess Sharra was watching over his crib when she saw something that made her smile. She called her husband over.

"Zami, look at this."

Zami came over. "Well I never?," He exclaimed, "I do believe my father and mother should see this."

A footman stuck his head out the door and shouted, "Summon the King and Queen."

The summering call went around the palace until it reached the King and Queen.

They hurried to their sons room.

"What is it son, is anything wrong with the baby.?

"No Mother everything is fine, look at him, what do you see?"

"My goodness, "she said, "Kenik take a look."

King Kenik looked then smiled. " My word I do believe he is wriggling his ears, You know what this means Sharra.?"

"What is that Kenet dear?"

"Why we have another celebration day, Ear Wriggling Day." He laughed.

The Queen laughed. The Prince Laughed. The Princess laughed. The pageboy laughed. The Footman laughed and soon the whole palace household were laughing.

The baby smiled, but it was just wind.

THE END

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