Mischief Maker

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-I see a man whose Image is reflected in a mirror. His reflection is holding a cross and looks more sinister. The man is wearing a body armour, he has a sword and he's a holding a candle. The table is decorated to look like a shrine.

-I feel the man is plotting something mischievous and finds delight in doing it.

STORY
In a far away kingdom, there lived a Princess called Elixir. She was the fairest maiden in the entire realm and also the most obstinate and uppity. Princess Elixir was a sought after pretty little maiden who was so vain that she went everywhere with a mirror. She was also a legendary heartbreaker, and many men had been known to jump off cliffs to their death because of her rejections.

It wasn't only that she rejected these men, she led them on, making them believe she had feelings for them then broke their heart's. Her actions left her feeling elated and the poor young men feeling devastated. One of such young man was Harold, who currently stood at the edge of a cliff, wailing in sorrow each time he remembered what had transpired between him and the princess.

He had gone all out to finally propose marriage to the princess after months of courting her despite his father's disapproval. His father had warned him about the princess's behavior and told him his quest was a foolish idea. It turned out his father had been right because not only had he emptied his pockets, he had also emptied his father's coffers just to impress her with ridiculous gifts.

“My fairest lady, the most beautiful ever to exist. Would you do me the honor of becoming my mate for life?” he'd asked her earlier.

The princess had looked at him and let out a shrill laugh that had attracted the attention of half the palace.

“So you think a beauty like myself would settle for a poor, wretched prince who is not even worthy to clean my shoes?”

The prince gazed at the shoes in question because he had given them to her as a gift. He was about to make this point when she continued.

“You're nothing but a half man and a dim witted fool!”

The insult was enough to make him leave in shame and he felt worthless.

The thought of her face made him let out another wail that sounded like a pregnant fox in labor.

“Goodness gracious, what is that awful noise?” he heard a voice ask a distance away.

The prince who was about to jump off the cliff paused and shouted.

“Oi! Who is it that wanders this lonely parts? Show yourself!”

“Someone who was having a peaceful nap but has apparently been disturbed by that hollering and howling you've been doing for the past half hour!” the voice replied

“I have been doing nothing of that sort” the prince replied, wondering why his case was always different. Other men came here and ended their lives peacefully, but his attempt just had to be interrupted by someone he didn't even know.

He heard laughter, and the owner of the voice was suddenly before him.

“Go on then, humor me. Why exactly are you here?” the stranger asked.

The prince was momentarily stunned by the handsomeness of this stranger, but he recovered quickly and asked

“Who are you and why are you also here?”

“My name is Theo most people call me Sebastian, and I was travelling past and decided to rest” the stranger replied. “So what is the problem?”

This question prompted the prince to burst into tears again.

“Good Lord” Theo groaned.

After a lot of consoling Theo finally got the whole sorry story from the prince. He burst into laughter at the end of the story.

“I know, Sebastian, this is so hilarious. It was all because of a maiden!” Theo said shaking with laughter.

“Not just any maiden, Princess Elixir, and who are you talking to?” the prince asked warily, suddenly craving the comfort of his bed and warm food.

“Never mind who I'm talking to young man and hush Sebastian!” Theo scolded.

“That's it, I'm going home” the prince said tiredly, suspecting that he'd been talking to a mad man. He turned to leave.

“Good choice young lad, but before you go tell me more about this princess” Theo urged the prince.

He listened earnestly as the prince talked, and after he had waved goodbye to the prince, Theo chuckled gleefully to himself and said

“Come on Sebastian, we have work to do!”

What the Prince didn't know was that Theo was a magical being who loved making mischief. In fact, it was because of his recent prank that he had been temporarily banished from their realm. He had managed to grab his magic mirror before being tossed out through the portal, that was the only way he could effectively communicate with Sebastian. He was glad he'd brought it along because now he had found something else to keep him busy, and he could use Sebastian's help.

Firstly, he moved into Princess Elixir's village and made everyone like him, secondly with his powers he succeeded in securing a job as a palace keeper.

“It's just a matter of time Sebastian” Theo said into his mirror late at night “very soon, the Princess will be ours”

“I can't wait for that to happen. We'll take her back to our kingdom. It'll be so much fun!” Sebastian replied giggling. “Here, take this cross, it'll help the princess notice you faster” he said handing the silver piece over to Theo.

“Thank you brother now let's get some rest and anticipate success” Theo replied pocketing the cross and carefully covering his mirror.

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Soon enough, Princess Elixir noticed Theo and took an instant liking to him. She became obsessed with the new palace keeper, who was devilishly handsome and aloof to her charms and beauty. The fact that he refused her only seemed to motivate her to try harder in gaining his love. The whole palace was in shock, but they were also relieved that the princess had found love.

Theo eventually gave in to her request and wedding preparations began. He told the princess about his brother Sebastian and their kingdom. He assured her that Sebastian would love her since they had no other living relations and now Elixir would be a part of their family. Princess Elixir couldn't wait to become his wife and waited with bated breath.

At nights, he went to his quarters and informed Sebastian of their progress and how he had ensured that the day of the marriage would also be the day the punishment ends and the portal to return home opened. On the D-Day the entire palace was happy they all couldn't wait to see the princes move to her husband's place. Her parents and other siblings heaved a sigh of relief as they bade her goodbye after the festivities.

Just before they got to the portal, Theo cast a sleeping spell on Elixir, and she fell into a deep slumber…

“Wakey wakey princess” she heard someone saying to her. Elixir stirred and resumed her sleep when she heard voices shout.

“WAKE UP, ELIXIR!” she jolted awake to find Theo standing over her with a twinkle in his eyes.

“Theo dear, have we arrived?” she asked him, looking around at her surroundings. It was a bit shabby and not what she'd been expecting, but she smiled at him with lovelorn eyes.

“Yes Elixir dear” Theo replied in a funny tone “It's time for you to meet my brother Sebastian”

He led her into another room which was brightly lit, and it was as if they'd stepped into another house. It had an eerie feel to it with the lit candles and skull on a table. Elixir let out a terrified yell as the mirror in front came to life and someone who looked exactly like Theo smiled sinisterly at her and brought out his hand for a shake, saying:

“How do you do fair one? Welcome to our world”.

Princess Elixir fainted, but promptly jumped up when Theo threw a bucket of icy cold water over her.

“Do you know why you're here?” Theo asked while Sebastian eyed her evilly.

“You've been a naughty girl, Princess Elixir. Do you know how many lives you've ruined?” Theo said.

She shook her head and started sobbing, asking for forgiveness

“Well, it's a little too late for that, your highness. From today, you're going to be our slave and no one can save you because we're no longer in your world or realm” Sebastian finally spoke from the mirror, picking her crown and setting it on Theo's head.

“He's right, fair one, and we'll use all the riches your father gave us to a better and bigger house. I hope you know how to cook and clean” Theo said, moving towards the door to catch up with friends.

“We will be together most of the time and mind you I'm not as loving as my brother Theo” Sebastian snarled.

The princess cried uncontrollably, realizing she had no one, but herself to blame for the bondage she'd gotten into.