The elves hadn't been in the cave long, when the dragon returned unexpectedly.
They scrambled to hide, squeezing behind boulders, books and piles of treasure, keeping as quiet as possible.
The dragon lumbered in, tired from a long flight, completely unaware, lighting his chandelier with a puff of flame.
The elves burst out of their hiding place, throwing confetti, and cheering, "Surprise!"
The dragon gasped, "You remembered my birthday!"