56 (The Little Whirlwind)

[her_mouse_jesty]

[Video/Action for those in Olivine!

Minnie is sitting on the front porch of her home/inn, with Walt the Charizard sleepily resting his head on her lap. She strokes his 'horns' as the Pokegear turns on.]

Hello, everyone. I hope you're all having a good day. I was just talking with a new friend, and she made me want to do 'that' again... By which I mean, share fairy tales! My home has so many fairy tales, and I love telling them to others. So if you'd like to hear one, just say so, and I'll spin a story with you!

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[colorsofthewind]

[ GASP. Even Sanput the Emolga gives a tiny squeak. This prompts her Scyther and Skarmory to come over and see what the commotion is- what was that about befriending animals, Minnie? ]

Oh no! What did she do?

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[her_mouse_jesty]

[Been there, done that, got a whole house full of Poke-servants.]

The Step-mother mocked her ambition, saying Cinderella didn't belong at a ball. They left her, and poor Cinderella, with the one dream she desperately desired shattered, fell to her knees and wept. After a moment, she felt her hair being stroked, and calm voice telling her there was no need to cry. She looked up, and there was a lovely old woman there, with a gentle smile, holding a magic wand. This was Cinderella's fairy godmother, the magical sort that come to those who hold onto their dreams. She told Cinderella that she was here to help her go to the ball!

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[colorsofthewind]

[ I guess Talim is a as close to a Disney Princess as you can get without actually being a Disney Princess. ]

A... fairy godmother? This woman had magical abilities, then?

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[her_mouse_jesty]

That's right.

The fairy godmother used her magic to create a carriage out of a pumpkin, turned the animals into drivers and carriage men, and created a simply marvelous dress for Cinderella, with glass slippers. But she warned that the spell wouldn't last, and on the last stroke of midnight, everything would return to as it was before. Cinderella thanked her, and left for the ball, delighted she could have this one night of happiness. The ball was everything she could have imagined, and as she stepped in, everyone was marveled at her beauty. The most marveled was the prince, who instantly fell in love with her, and asked her to dance with him. They danced long into the night, hopelessly in love with one another.

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[colorsofthewind]

And then what happened? Did he ask her to marry him?

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[her_mouse_jesty]

Not yet!

Everyone watched the happy couple in admiration, save for the Step-Mother, who believed she recognized that face, and told her daughters it was time to leave. As for Cinderella, she was so blissfully happy, she never noticed the time - not until the clock struck midnight. Remembering the Fairy Godmother's warning, she fled from the prince's arms. Startled, he gave chase! As Cinderella ran down the steps, she accidentally left behind one of her glass slippers. There was no time to pick it up, so she went to her carriage and left, and by the time she had gotten home, everything was as it had been before. The only proof of that night was the other glass slipper, which the Fairy Godmother had let Cinderella keep.

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[colorsofthewind]

But... why didn't she stay? If the prince truly loved her, than it shouldn't have mattered when the spell wore off.

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[her_mouse_jesty]

He did, but Cinderella thought he wouldn't love her if he found out she was just a poor girl.

The step-family came home to find Cinderella cleaning, and nothing more was thought of it. However, a mere few days later, there was a great announcement throughout the entire kingdom. The Prince was going to every woman in the kingdom, and seeing if the left behind glass slipper fit them. If it did, they would be his bride, for he had fallen in love with the mysterious dancer. Knowing it would fit her, Cinderella abandoned her chores, wanting to tidy herself up for the Prince. But the Step-mother managed to connect the dots, and when Cinderella wasn't looking, she locked the poor dear up in her room.

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[colorsofthewind]

What a selfish woman! Did she get out?

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[her_mouse_jesty]

Cinderella tried and tried to escape, but it was no use.

The prince and his men arrived at Cinderella's house, and began to try the slipper on the step-sister's feet. Of course it didn't fit them, but while they were distracted, the animal friends found Cinderella's locked room, and managed to find the key and free her. She ran down the stairs, asking to try on the slipper. The Step-mother said she was just a maid, but the prince's servants insisted... after all, they were supposed to try it on every maiden. But as the servant with the slipper approached, the Step-mother stuck out her foot to trip him, and when he fell, the slipper was smashed to bits. If her daughters couldn't be princesses, she would never let Cinderella be one!

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[colorsofthewind]

[ Another collective gasp form Talim and her pokémon ] No! What did she do?

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[her_mouse_jesty]

Well, Cinderella just smiled, and said it was all right... for she had the other slipper, and she put it on for everyone to see. The prince recognized her as his mystery dancer, and he took her away from the horrible stepfamily. They were married, and her animal friends were allowed to live in the palace with her. They all lived happily ever after.

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[colorsofthewind]

[ Applause ] I'm glad that Cinderella was able to get out of there. She had far more patience than most.

And thank you very much for the story.

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[her_mouse_jesty]

Sometimes patience can help you towards the best rewards.

I'm glad you enjoyed it! I love to share stories, and seeing happy faces like yours is why.