Ok, while we're on the subject of "weird," who's up for going after the witch? ;)

David: Let's get 'er!

Peter: To REFORM, not to hurt her! :o

Coco: I am!

Debbie: Me too!

Gina: And me!

Micky: Get bad witchie! :P

*We fade in on the living room of the Pad...*

Micky: So, whadaya think? *turns to Coco* No comments from you, either. You butted in enough times to add your boyfriend. ;)

*Coco sticks her tongue out at him.* :P

Emma: Very nice, Mick. :)

Mike: You can't turn me back into a human?

Peter: It adds suspense, Michael!

Micky: *grinning; to Mike* Sorry, man. ;)

Mike: Well, then, we're just gonna have to do somethin' about that, ain't we? ;)

Davy: Come to think of it, Mike, you 'aven't gone yet.

Micky: Here we go... ;)

Mike: What, Mick, afraid I'm gonna turn YOU into somethin'? ;)

Emma: Honey, lay off him. Just get going. :p

Mike: (Sighs) Yeah, yeah. So, they boarded the train again, and were off...

(Fade out on the Pad; fade in on an elaborate green glass train station. The group sits by the train, carrying a few bags and the knapsacks Peter and the kids first used when they started out on their journey.)

Mr. Webster: Tell me why we're taking the train instead of the cart again?

David: I would 'ave loved to 'ave taken the cart meself, but we can't. It's too obvious.

Emma: And she'll be expecting that.

Sir Michael: Yeah, but she can see us with that mirror of hers, anyway.

Coco: I like the train. :)

Elina: (Squeals) I've never been on a train before! This will be fun! :D

Shelly: Twain ride! (claps) :D

Micky: Love twain! :D

(Engine 99 finally puffs up the concourse, beaming as always. Four young men in blue conductor uniforms pop out of the front.)

Conductor 1: All aboard for the Eastland Square, the River Square, the Farmer's Market Square, the Mother Goose Square, and the Elbetha Square!

Conductor 2: (Makes a face) How do we end up with the lousy runs?

Conductor 3: Do we REALLY have to go to the Elbetha Square? That's Witch territory, you know! :p

Peter: (Goes up to the four) This will take us to the Elbetha Square?

Conductor 4: Unfortuantly. :p

Emma: Where's Larry?

Conductor 1: He had the morning shift. :p

Conductor 2: Some guys get all the breaks. :p

Sir Michael: (Scratches his head with his paw) Man, I know you guys from somewhere...

Conductor 2: Where, the zoo? (Snickers; Conductor 1 elbows him :p)

(Sir Michael looks sadly at the ground. Emma puts her arm around him as they board the train.)

Sir Michael: (Soft whimper) I ain't never gonna be human again, Em. Even the Wizard couldn't help me. :((

Emma: The Wizard couldn't help any of us, Michael. Don't feel bad. We'll find a way to get the witch to reverse that spell!

Coco: Yeah! :)

Sir Michael: (Watches Emma board the train) Yeah. (Sadly follows her; to himself) If only I had the courage to tell you what I'd do with you if I was human... :(

Shelly: Wolfie sad?

Sir Michael: Wolfie wants to be a human like you again and not be scared, so he can say "I like you" to Miss Emma. :(

Micky: Poor wolfie! *gives Michael a quick hug* :)

Shelly: Be happy! We like you! (Hugs Michael)

Sir Michael: (Sighs) Thanks, kids. (As they board) Thanks.

(The train once again chugs off. There's a quick montage of the group watching the countryside go by, except for Mr. Webster, who once again naps. The land gradually becomes less and less colorful. The grass turns dry, brown, and prickly, and the animals become large, lumbering, furry monsters with big eyes, long tongues, and huge claws. Fewer and fewer houses are seen, and the few people who till the soil wear drab peasant clothing and seem as colorless as the rest of the land.)

Debbie: This is the Witch's land?

Gina: Not the nicest place I've seen. :p

Coco: It's awfully depressing. :P

Sir Michael: It used to be beautiful here...until the Witch took over, enslaved the people, and made herself ruler. :p

Peter: I don't like it here. Everything is so sad. Even the Grickle Grass weeps for what's happened to this land! :(

Shelly: Scary! :o

Micky: Bad land! :P

Emma: God, this is a sin! We've got to stop her!

Elina: The question is, how?

David: I still liked me "get 'er drunk and 'ope for an accident" idea. ;)

*Suddenly, there's thumps from the ceiling of the train car... followed by the sound of a vaccuum cleaner...*

David: Oh god!

Mr. Webster: Huh?

Elina: The witch! :o

Coco: Oh, no!

Mr. Webster: Gee, Elina, what gave you that idea?

Elina: Who else rides a vaccumn?

Emma: Ladies, gentlemen, faries, and gnomes, I do believe it's time to vacate the train. :o

David: Um, yeah, I'm with 'er. Let's make a little stage left 'ere. :o

Peter: (Unloads the bags) I'm way ahead of you!

Coco: I'm not arguing with that! :P

(They all make their way out of the car...only to be met by the Witch and the pigs in the hall.)

Elina: Stand back! I'll handle this! (She shoots pink fairy dust at Witch and the pigs. Grizelda ducks, but the pigs are hit dead center. There's a pink light around them, and when it subsides, they now have the heads of pigs and the bodies of butterflies. ;) )

Grizelda: How dare you!? X-(

Pigsly: (Looks at himself and winces) Hey, could someone turn us back?

Porker: Yeah, I wanted to go on a diet, but this isn't what I had in mind! :p

Flying Pig 3: Why do I have this sudden urge to suck nectar from a flower? ;)

*Grizelda sends off a red light onto the pigs, changing them back.*

(The others are already running the other way as "Midnight Train" begins. ;) )

(Everyone scatters for different parts of the train. Porker keeps trying to catch Elina...but the fairy sends pink dust over him that makes him sneeze and flits away. ;) :p)

(One of the pig reachs for Mr. Webster, but he takes one whiff of the pig's breath, backs away, and hands him a breathmint. :p ;) )

*Coco ducks into a pair of seats. The pig chasing her stops in the aisle, looking around. He continues down the aisle as a leg shoots out from the seats. The pig trips and lands on his face. Coco stands, grinning.* ;)

(David ducks under Pigsly's legs as he reaches for him.)

(Sir Michael runs as fast as he can from the two pigs after him. He scrambles over several tables in the food car, knocking them into the pigs and blocking their way.)

(Peter pulls the twins into the kitchen, where he quickly makes a potion with various items while they chase each other. ;) )

(Grizelda chases Emma into one room where a horse and a mouse, both human-sized and wearing clothing, play checkers. Emma moves one checker for the mouse and the horse lets out a horse-y laugh. The mouse pulls out the horse's neck, and Emma runs over the startled equine's long, stretchy neck and into the racks. She jumps back down when Grizelda reaches for her, upsetting the checker game as she does. The mouse sighs, pulls the horse's neck back into position, and sets the checkerboard back up. :p)

*Coco lures another pig between cars, picking up a broom on the way. She climbs the ladder and lays down on the roof, waiting for the pig. He comes out, stops, and looks around. Coco swings the broom down, hits the pig, and knocks him from the train.*

(Elina tries to outrun Porker...but instead of hurting her, he presents her with a bouquet of flowers and has hearts in his eyes. Elina's eyes grow quite wide. :p :o )

(Mr. Webster sits in a rack above the two pigs who are looking for him. He has his arms crossed and looks grumpy. :p 8-| )

(Debbie and Gina play cards with two pigs.)

(Two more pigs run into the kitchen where Peter was making potions. He gives them the mix in a big bowl. They fight over each other to get to the bowl first while Peter and the kids sneak away. ;) )

*The two pigs eventaully spill the mixture on themselves.* ;)

(Cut back to Debbie and Gina, who run out of the car with the cards and wearing the pigs' leather jackets. The pigs are now quite naked and are trying to cover themselves. ;) :o :"> )

(David is trying to duck around Pigsly, but he finally grabs the young man when he isn't looking and carries him to Grizelda.)

(Porker is following Elina, who tries to escape HIM. :o :p)

(As the music winds down, Grizelda is still chasing Emma. Two pigs chase Sir Michael into the room; he runs behind Emma, quaking with fear.)

Emma: Grizelda, we don't have the wands on us anymore! The Wizard has them!

Sir Michael: Yeah, so could you leave us alone? :o

Grizelda: I already know that you don't have the wands. I also know that you've come looking for me, so here I am!

Emma: (Growls) Turn Michael back into a human. He's not a wolf. He can't live this way.

Sir Michael: Please? :(

Grizelda: Now why would I want to change him back? I asked him to do something, and he didn't do it. This is what he earned. :P

Emma: You asked him to kill one of the High Princesses! X(

Grizelda: So?

Sir Michael: I'm not a murderer, Grizelda. I've tackled armies, but I would never kill a kid...especially one of Storybook Land's best leaders!

Grizelda: Too bad for you, then. >:)

(Grizelda advances on the girl and the wolf. The other pigs finally arrive, some of them still chasing the others.)

David: Emma! Michael!

Shelly: No hurt wolfie! :o

Peter: Grizelda, no! Leave them alone!

Pigsly: Why don't we bring them all to your place, your ladyship? Maybe you could feed them to the cats or somethin'.

Grizelda: *nods* Hmm...a good idea. ;)

Porker: (Indicates Elina) But not her! She's the most gorgeous creature in the history of Storybook Land!

Elina: I'm flattered, but... (makes a face) :p

Sir Michael: Griz, if I wasn't afraid... X(

Grizelda: But you ARE. ;)

Emma: Michael, you're a knight! Do something! :o

Sir Michael: I...I can't...I just...

Pigsly: (Pulls out coils of rope) Want us to grab the lot of them, Your Ladyship? ;)

Grizelda: Round them up, boys!

Porker: Don't hurt her, though! (He finally catches Elina and pushes her into a small cage. Mr. Webster is also put in a cage.)

(Grizelda pulls Peter aside, grinning. Peter gulps. :o )

Grizelda: *to Peter* I'm keeping you for myself. ;)

Peter: Oh god, no. :o

Flying Pig 3: (Holds up the twins in his arms) What about the rugrats? They ain't gonna hurt anyone!

Shelly: Bad piggy! Let go! :p X(

Grizelda: *considers* Maybe you ought to put them in cages, too. They may be small, but they could still possibly do some damage.

(Grizelda makes another cage appear, and the pig puts the twins in it. They shake the bars angrily.)

Shelly: Let us out! X(

Micky: Want out! X-( :P

Grizelda: Sorry, kiddies, can't be too careful. >:)

Sir Michael: No! They're just kids! (He starts towards them...but three pigs grab him and wind rope around his legs, neck, and muzzle)

David: Grizelda, what did you do to Snow White? X(

Grizelda: *grins* Why, I turned her into a dodo. ;) >:)

David: (Growls as the pigs bind him) You WHAT?! X(

Peter: Grizelda, have you hurt Valeria? :o :(

Grizelda: She still remains a pig. I've got quite the zoo going. ;) >:)

Peter: But is she alive?

Grizelda: Yes.

Peter: Let me see her! Take me to her! Grizelda (sobs) I love her! :((

Grizelda: No!

(Two pigs each have Gina and Debbie under their arms. One takes Coco into his, picking her up.)

Flying Pig 4: What about the girls? (Indicates Coco) This one's sorta cute. Maybe you could use her and the other chick. ;)

Emma: (Struggles as the pigs bind her) No! They're only kids, Grizelda!

Grizelda: *nods* Hmm, not a bad idea. I could use a little help. ;)

*Coco backs off as much as possible from the pig.* :P

(The pig pulls her back and throws her over his shoulder. This is also done to the bound David and Emma. Pigsly picks up Sir Michael, who whimpers and sobs.)

Peter: What about me?

Grizelda: You're staying with me. *grins* ;)

Peter: I don't WANT to! I want Valeria and my friends back! :(

Pigsly: Why don't you tell him who your OTHER guest at the Palace is? ;)

Grizelda: It's too bad you feel that way. After all, you could visit Bennett. Shame. ;)

Peter: (Eyes widen in horror) Bennett? What have you done to him? :o

Grizelda: He's around. ;)

Debbie: That nice old man who helped us out?

Peter: Please tell me he's all right!

Grizelda: He was fine when I last left him. ;) >:)

Peter: Please, please don't hurt him!

(The pigs drag Peter to Grizelda and shove him as close to her as they can.)

Grizelda: Then help me. Help me get the power I want and deserve. We could rule together. :x ;)

Peter: I don't want to rule! I want to heal people and make them happy! :o :( :((

Grizelda: That will be your role as High Prince. ;)

Peter: NO! (Grizelda pulls him onto the vacumn; he struggles)

Grizelda: Oh, stop that! :P

Pigsly: Let's get outta here, before the train security sees us!

Grizelda: That's the last thing we need. :P

(The entire group takes off out an open window as men in blue uniforms, including the four familiar conductors, are seen.)

*Grizelda and the pigs arrive at the Palace. Grizelda keeps a close watch on Peter while the pigs lead the others on.*

Pigsly: What do you want to do with these guys?

Porker: (Holds up Elina's cage with stars in his eyes) Can I keep her? Pllleeeeessseee? :X

Elina: Please not? :p

Grizelda: *smirks* Perhaps they'd like to see the basement? *rolls her eyes* Alright, Porker, you can keep her if it'll make you shut up about it already. Yeesh! :P

Porker: She'll make the most beautiful nightlight. :X

(Elina's eyes widen. :o )

Pigsly: (Holds out Sir Michael) How about our friend the fraidy wolf? ;)

(Sir Michael whimpers; Emma lunges for Pigsly, but she's held back. X( :o )

Grizelda: Hmmm, a good question.

Pigsly: Why don't ya keep him? Make him work, like the others. ;)

Grizleda: *nods* Sure, why not? ;)

Emma: But he's not a work animal, Grizelda! He's a human being! X(

(Sir Michael nods.)

Grizelda: That's funny. I don't SEE a human being. I see a wolf. ;) >:)

(Tears run down Sir Michael's cheeks as Pigsly carries him off into the castle. Emma, David, Peter, and the children are pushed towards Grizelda now.)

Emma: What about us?

David: Yeah!

Mr. Webster: (Huffing from his cage) I don't know if you've had your eyes examined recently, young lady, but I'M not an animal or a small child! :p

Grizelda: I think the rest of you should get a nice tour of the basement. ;) >:)

Flying Pig 3: (Pushes Peter towards her) Didn't you want the idiot for somethin'?

Debbie: Hey, don't call him that! He's really smart!

Peter: (Nods) That's not a nice thing to say.

Grizelda: *pulls Peter closer* You bet I want him. The rest can go see the basement. ;)

Peter: But... (the pigs direct the others towards the basement as Grizelda pulls Peter closer to her)

Emma: No! Let us go!

Coco: This can't be happening! :P

Peter: (Pulls back) Wh...what do you want with me?

Grizelda: I want your powers, and that fact that you're darn cute doesn't hurt. *winks at him* ;) >:)

Peter: My...powers?

Grizleda: Your healing powers. >:)

Peter: I make potions, but anyone could do that...

(She corners him against the wall.)

Grizelda: I seem to recall you know what people are feeling, too.

Peter: Well, yes, I do, but...don't you have ENOUGH powers?

Grizelda: Are you kidding? One can NEVER have enough powers! ;) >:)

Magic Mirror: (Muffled; under her curtain) Your ladyship! (Louder) Yo, Griz, I gotta talk to you! ;) :p

Peter: Was it me, or did the curtain just talk? :-/

Grizelda: *very close to Peter; turns toward the mirror* You know, you've got some REALLY rotten timing! :P

Peter: You do know you're speaking to a curtain.

Magic Mirror: Never mind your love life. One of the High Princesses is in the area!

Grizelda: *to Peter* It isn't a curtain. *whips the curtain away from the mirror; to the mirror* What do you mean?

Peter: (Gasps) The Magic Mirror! That's where you hide it! :o

Grizelda: How very perceptive of you. :P ;)

Magic Mirror: The Princess Laurette has been seeking her twin children, who were swept away from the Truffula Lake and downstream in a storm. She's followed them here...and she has her wand.

Grizelda: What!?

Peter: (Eyes widen) She must think Shelly and Micky are her lost children! That's why they keep seeing her everywhere! They WEREN'T seeing things! :o

Grizelda: *smirks* Hmmm...interesting... >:) ;)

Peter: (Cries) The poor mermaid! She must miss her children dreadfully! That's why she's been following us! :((

Grizelda: Then she'd probably be willing to give up her wand in trade for her children. ;) >:)

Peter: But...her children would have tails! They're not her real children! They're humans!

Grizelda: She doesn't have to see their legs. She'd just need to see enough of them to think they’re hers, and she'll hand over that wand more than willingly. >:)

Peter: No! You don't want to hurt those poor kids, or that distraught mermaid! :( :o

Grizelda: Oh no? >:)

Peter: The children are only two! They won't do anything to you! Please, I'll...(looks down) I'll marry you or anything, just don't hurt them! :((

Grizelda: You'd marry me? >:) :D :x

Peter: (Gulps; softly) Y...yes. :(

Grizelda: *beams evilly* Then I accept! :D >:)

Peter: (Falls into the throne; murmurs in horror) What HAVE I done? :o :(

(Pigsly and two of the Flying Pigs drag Sir Michael back into the room. He's now on a long chain leash and a heavy leather collar and is muzzled.)

Pigsly: Here's your new work animal, Your Ladyship! ;)

(Sir Michael whimpers at the sight of the distressed Peter. :( )

Grizelda: Excellent!

Pigsly: Want us to leave him with you? ;)

(Sir Michael shakes his head and tries to pull away, but the Pigs hold him back.)

Grizelda: Yes, leave him here. >:)

(Pigsly hands the leash to Grizelda and leaves with the other pigs, snorting and laughing.)

Peter: What are you going to do with him?

(Sir Michael whimpers again, trying to escape.)

Grizelda: First, he needs to learn his place. ;) >:)

Peter: But he's a man, Grizelda, and a knight!

(Sir Michael nods.)

Grizelda: He's a wolf. :P >:)

Peter: (Looks at Sir Michael, who gulps; he takes a big breath and smiles) You know, that was really interesting, what you did to him.

(Sir Michael raises an eyebrow, but Peter shakes his head quickly.)

Grizelda: *gives him an odd look at first, shrugs, then grins* It was, wasn't it? :D >:)

Peter: (Puts one hand on Grizelda's waist...but the other goes to Sir Michael's muzzle) Did you keep his men? (Grins) Men into mice...the most heroic men in the kingdom! That was just too funny! ;)

(He tries to work the muzzle off of Sir Michael with one hand while rubbing Grizelda's waist with the other. ;) )

Grizelda: *grins* Of course I still have his men. The cats were just toying with them, giving them a little scare.

(Sir Michael grins as Peter finally gets the muzzle off. He starts to work on the collar, helping Peter's fingers.)

Peter: (Smiles as alluringly as he knows how) So, how were you planning on capturing the Princess Laurette and her wand again? I want to hear it. It's a brilliant plan. ;)

(Sir Michael looks up in surprise. :o )

Grizelda: Well, I just thought if I used those DARLING children that she thinks are hers to lure her in, I could offer a trade. She'd give me her wand.. & I'd still get to keep the kids. ;) >:)

Peter: You know, that's fascinating. Why don't we discuss it a bit more with the Magic Mirror? ;)

(He gets Sir Michael's collar off and tries to gesture for him to go while pushing Grizelda back over to the mirror.)

Peter: I have to know more about the mirror if I'm going to marry it's owner. ;)

Grizelda: Certainly! I'm gonna warn you, though, that mirror DOES have a mind of its own. ;) :P

Magic Mirror: I heard that. I suppose you want to see Laurette seeking her children, so you'll know how to lure her. :p ;)

(Sir Michael starts to slowly, quietly back away, watching the mirror in shock, eyes going from it to Peter and back. :o )

Grizelda: See? You know me oh so well, dear mirror. ;)

(The Mirror flickers, then shows Princess Laurette swimming in the brackish water of the river flowing through the Elbetha Square, calling for her children and waving her wand. Tears occasionally prick her eyes. :(( )

Grizelda: *faux sympathy* Awe, isn't that just heartbreaking? :P

(Peter gulps, trying not to cry around Grizelda. :( )

Peter: (Clears his throat) Why don't we go upstairs and do some plotting? I'm sure everything will be fine here. ;)

(Peter quickly looks over his shoulder at Sir Michael and indicates that he should go.)

Grizelda: Good idea! ;) >:)

(Sir Michael takes off quickly. We see him duck around a few hallways, looking for the others. He finally makes it to the basement we saw before, where Bennett was a prisoner. We don't see him, but the camera does move to another cell where Emma, David, Coco, Debbie, Gina, and the twins are trying to figure out how to escape.)

Emma: (Grumbles) Haven't we been in this situation before? :p

David: Anyone know any 'igh princesses to knock the wall down? ;) :p

Coco: This is getting redundant. :P ;)

(Sir Michael comes barrelling downstairs, now holding the keys in his mouth. He comes to a literal screeching stop by the cell. The twins run to him first, beaming. They lean over and pet him.)

Shelly: Good wolfie! :D

Micky: Wolfie here! :D

Emma: Michael, how did you escape?

David: And where did you get the keys from?

Sir Michael: (Drops the keys in the cell) Pete helped me out. He's keepin' the witch busy. He got Griz to show him where the Magic Mirror is. (Frowns) I also found out why the kids keep seein' a mermaid. Princess Laurette's been followin' you guys all along. She lost her own kids in a storm and probably thinks the twins are them. :(

Debbie: Oh man! Poor Princess! :(

Gina: So the twins really DID see that mermaid?

Sir Michael: Looks like it.

Coco: Oh dear. :(

Shelly: We see Mommy! :D

Sir Michael: Oh man, how do I explain this one to them?

David: Maybe Laurette bettah explain to them 'erself when we find 'er. (Frowns) By the way, 'ow did you get the keys?

Sir Michael: (Shrugs) They were hanging on a peg near the entrance to the basement.

(Emma leans over and works the keys in the lock. There's a click, and the door finally swings open.)

Debbie: We'll have to keep her from getting Princess Laurette or the twins! :p

Coco: Yeah! :P

Shelly: Witchie want us?

Micky: Bad witchie! :P

Sir Michael: My men are alive, too. They're still mice. :p

David: There's got to be a way to warn Laurette and turn you, Snow White, and Valeria back!

Familiar Voice: If you would excuse me...

(The group turns to see Bennett, still locked up in his cell. The twins, Sir Michael, and the girls run over to him.)

Debbie: Hey, you're Bennett, that nice old man who helped us!

Bennett: Yes, yes I am.

Emma: Hold on, sir! We'll get you loose! (She unlocks the door)

Sir Michael: How did you end up here?

Coco: Lucky? :P

Bennett: (As Emma and David free him from the shackles) That about describes it, Coco. The pigs captured me only moments after all of you and Peter left. Grizelda used torture to get me to tell her more about Peter's powers and where you were going, but I refused.

David: (He and Emma take the old man on their shoulders) You don't look so good.

Bennett: (Smiles) I'll be all right there, Mr...

David: David the Entertainah, sir.

Emma: Emma of Cape Holly Beach. We're friends. :)

Gina: We met them on the way. :)

Shelly: Good friends! :D

Micky: Yeah! :D

Bennett: I'm alright, kids. Just let me heal for a moment. (Closes his eyes; there's a gold light around him. When it fades, he's able to stand, though he still looks a bit shaky) There. That's somewhat better. ;)

Emma: (Eyes widen) You're a...

Bennett: I'm a sorcerer. Not one of the greatest, but I do have some skill, mostly in healing.

David: Good. You'll be able to 'elp us, then. We know why these children came to this land.

Debbie: Princess Laurette must have somehow ended up in California and thought the twins were her kids! :o

Coco: Freaky. :P

Bennett: Where's Peter?

Sir Michael: He's distracting the Witch!

Bennett: We must find him and the Princess and return Sir Michael to his human form.

Sir Michael: (Grins) And I think I know how. ;)

(Fade out on the grinning wolf; fade in on the group making their way up to the throne room. Sir Michael leads them to the curtain and tugs on the fabric with his teeth, opening it and revealing the Magic Mirror.)

Emma: The source of all her powers! :o

Bennett: So THIS is where she keeps it.

Magic Mirror: Yes...(frowns) what's going on?

David: We're lookin' for our friends, the gnome and the fairy, Petah of Grenwich, and Sir Michael's men.

Emma: And the three missing princesses, Snow White, Valeria, and Laurette!

Sir Michael: How can I reverse what was done to me?

Magic Mirror: Whoa, one at a time! The Princesses Valeria and Snow White are in the main ballroom, preparing for Peter's wedding to Grizelda. The mice are still in the room with the cats. Laurette is still in the river, seeking her children.

Bennett: His WEDDING? :o

Emma: What?

David: 'E'd nevah marry 'er! He's crazy about Valeria!

Coco: Oh no!

Magic Mirror: Peter told Grizelda he'd marry her to keep her from using the toddler twins to capture Princess Laurette. (Sighs) She plans on going through with it, anyway.

Sir Michael: A...and me?

Magic Mirror: You must retrieve your Sword, Sir Michael. It will restore your lost courage.

Sir Michael: And my human form?

Magic Mirror: Only love can return that.

Emma: (Squints at the Magic Mirror) You know, you're awfully familiar...

Magic Mirror: Let's not go into that running gag again. :p

Bennett: We MUST rescue poor Peter and the Princesses...and save Princess Laurette, her wand, and her children. Where are they now?

Magic Mirror: They are in the ballroom and the parlor rooms surrounding it, preparing for the ceremony. Grizelda is using the pigs, the transformed princesses, and her monster army as witnesses. She will use the twins to lure Princess Laurette after the ceremony, then capture her with the wands and take hers.

David: We've got to stop that weddin'! :o

Sir Michael: What about my men?

Emma: We'll get the wedding first...THEN make Griz turn your men back!

Sir Michael: Where's my sword now?

Magic Mirror: The Sword and the wands are kept locked when Grizelda isn't home...but she intends to use the Sword to kill Laurette after she has captured her with the Wands. All are in the ballroom now.

Emma: We've got to get there...and fast!

Bennett: Thank you, Mirror.

Coco: Thanks!

Magic Mirror: You're welcome, Bennett and Miss Coco. :)

(The group flees downstairs as the Magic Mirror ripples in a sigh.)

Magic Mirror: This should be VEERRRY interesting... :p

(Cut to the ballroom, which is now filled with the Grickle Monsters, Mutations in ties, and the Flying Pigs, now wearing their ties again. Grizelda, wearing an elaborate blood-red wedding gown, berates the Pigs for losing Sir Michael.)

Grizelda: How the heck could you LOSE him!? :P

Pigsly: We left him with you!

Porker: (He still holds Elina's cage; Mr. Webster's cage is on a table) We ain't wolf-sitters!

Grizelda: THAT'S obvious! :P

Flying Pig 3: When's the ceremony gonna start?

Flying Pig 4: Do you want the Sword now? ;)

Grizelda: Let’s get this ceremony going! And, yes, I also want the sword now. ;) >:)

(Two of the monsters bring over Sir Michael's broadsword as the music begins. Two more push Peter out. His hair is now neatly brushed and tied back with a ribbon. He wears a blood red uniform with brading and black trousers with red brading down the side. He looks horror-stricken and very sad. :( )

*Grizelda sighs.* :x

Pigsly: (He stands in the front of the ballroom on a podium while the other pigs sob) You guys ready to go through with this?

Peter: No!

Grizelda: Yes!

Pigsly: (Indicates Grizelda) I'm gonna listen to her, on accounta she's the boss.

Peter: What if I get really cold feet? :o

Grickle Monster: Wanna show how to warm his feet up? ;)

Grizelda: *to Peter* I would NOT suggest getting cold feet. ;) >:)

(The monsters drag out two animals on leashes - Valeria, still a pig, and a small brownish bird with a rounded, striped beak - Snow White. Pigsly grins as one of the monsters points Sir Michael's sword at the two.)

Pigsly: There it is, kid. You don't go through with this, your girlfriend and your buddy's girl get it.

Peter: Valeria? Valeria, is that you? :D

(The pig nods and strains hard at the leash and collar, trying to get to Peter.)

Peter: Valeria! (The monster picks her up and holds the sword to her neck) No! Don't hurt her! Please...I'll do whatever you say. Just let her alone! :( :((

Grizelda: *to Peter* I'm glad you're so cooperative. >:)

Pigsly: Yeah, well, can we begin now?

Grizelda: Please do!

(As Pigsly starts the traditional opening, we see two pastry carts suddenly move on their own. The big purple monster who was watching the carts realizes something's funny, but finally shrugs it off when the carts move away. One gets closer to the ceremony; the other goes to where the Grickle Monster holds the sword closer and closer to Valeria. Snow White squawks and flutters under her leash, but she's being held back by another monster.)

Pigsly: (Flipping through his book) Yeah, yeah, and if there's anyone who don't like this marriage, he should speak now or forever not say nuthin'.

Sir Michael: (Runs out from under the cart, followed by the girls and the twins) I don't like it!

Peter: (Grins) Sir Michael! Kids! :D

(The kids run to the monsters and start pulling at him and trying to get the pig and the dodo away. The twins let Elina and Mr. Webster out. :) )

Sir Michael: I don't want Peter to marry that witch! He doesn’t deserve that! He loves Valeria!

Grizelda: No! No! No!!!

(Sir Michael runs for the sword as "Your Auntie Grizelda" begins. The monster pushes him aside; he whimpers and runs, but turns back, trying to marshall his courage.)

(Bennett and Elina turn the monsters into cute animals or butterflies. ;) )

*The twins run circles around Grizelda, trying to make her dizzy...and are succeeding.* ;)

(Sir Michael joins in to help them. ;) )

(Peter hurries away as the twins run around. He embraces Bennett, then releases Valeria and Snow White. He hugs Valeria, who licks him happily on the cheek. :) )

(David jumps aside from a monster, letting him bang his head into a wall...which shakes down a chandelier on top of four monsters who were going after Sir Michael and the twins. ;) )

(Emma does a flying leap onto Grizelda, and the two wrestle.)

Pigsly: (Over the music) I think we'd better bring in the back-up, Your Ladyship!

Grizelda: *yells; still reeling from dizziness* Good idea! *lets rip a loud whistle*

(The black cats spring into the ballroom, sending pigs, monsters, and humans scattering. Peter runs from them with Valeria in his arms, but Grizelda throws off Emma and blocks him.)

Grizelda: Oh, no, you don't! :P

(She's hit with a gold light that stuns her but does not hurt her; Bennett smiles faintly as Peter runs out to the garden with Valeria in his arms.)

(A monster brings out two cages filled with mice on his paws. Sir Michael's eyes widen.)

Pigsly: Yo, cats, go get the dog and those rugrats! They'll make a nice little lunch! ;) (Indicates the twins and Sir Michael)

Shelly: (Moves away as the cats sniff at them) No! Bad big kitty! :p

Micky: *also moves away* Shoo! :P

Sir Michael: NOOOOOO!!! (He finally growls, jumps up, and scratches one of the cats in the face as it reaches out to claw the twins.)

Emma: We've got to get the sword and release the mice! :o

Coco: Preferably before we become catnip! :P

(There's total chaos as the song winds down. The pigs toss the swords to each other. Someone will catch it, only to lose it or drop it when they get the sharp end. Sir Michael ducks around the cats. He makes "nyahh-nyahh" noises, encouraging the cat to swipe at him...and knock over the cages. The mice all scatter, running under the cats' legs.)

(Grizelda finally gets the sword as the song ends. She goes towards the twins, grinning...but Sir Michael runs in front of them.)

Shelly: Wolfie! Save us! :o

Sir Michael: Grizelda, leave these poor kiddies alone! X(

Grizelda: Make me! :P >:)

Sir Michael: Grizelda, maybe I am afraid, but I do know one thing. I won't let anyone hurt these children. They've stood by me through thick and thin, even when I ran away from every noise and every dark spot.

Emma: Michael, look out!

(One of the cats tries to take a swipe at Michael. He ducks and pulls the twins down with him...letting the cat swipe at Grizelda instead.)

(The cat picks her up in it's claws as Peter runs in with Valeria in his arms, grinning.)

Peter: Princess Laurette! She's here!

Grizelda: You stupid cat! :P

(Sir Michael uses the distraction to pick up his sword in his teeth. There's a light around him, and while he's still a wolf, he lets out a mighty roar. There are lights around the mice, too, which rally around Sir Michael.)

Sir Michael: I...I don't feel scared anymore. Even before I got the sword, I felt more like my old self. (He turns angrily towards the cats and the witch) I oughta take you out with my bare paws for what you've done to this land!

Emma: Michael, don't.

Bennett: You'll be no better than her.

Peter: Maybe we'll just leave her with the cats. The Princess wants to talk to us.

Bennett: No. I know how we can help her. (Indicates the wands, which sit together on a silk pillow) Perhaps we could bring these kitties down to size? ;)

Peter: With the wands?

(Valeria nods.)

Grizelda: I'm gonna get you for this! X-( >:)

Bennett: (Hands the green wand to Snow White, who takes it in her beak) Here you go, Your Highness.

Peter: (Laughs as Valeria takes the gold wand) That tickles! :))

(They wave the wands. There's green and gold lighs around the cats, and when it subsides, the cats are now very small black kittens, and Grizelda is now sitting on the floor.)

Shelly: Kitties little! :D

Micky: Cute! :D

David: (Helps Grizelda to her feet) Well, Grizelda, I do believe you've been surrounded. ;)

Grizelda: No fair! :P

Sir Michael: Try anythin' on anyone, Griz, and I'll scratch right through you! :p

*Grizelda folds her arms, pouting.* :P ;)

Peter: The Princess is here! She wants to meet us all in the garden. :)

Bennett: Now, who are we to turn down a Princess? ;)

Mr. Webster: What's she doin' here, anyway? Truffula Lake is miles away!

Sir Michael: She lost her kids in a storm and thought these two (indicates Shelly and Micky) were them.

Debbie: I feel really bad for her. She's been following us around this whole time, looking for her kids. :(

Elina: Let's go meet her! I've always wanted to see a mermaid! :D

Gina: Especially one who, in our world, can't swim.

Shelly: Mommy here?

Peter: Well...

Micky: Where Mommy? :D

Bennett: I have the feeling this whole thing will be better-explained outside.

*Everyone--including Grizelda--heads out into the garden, by the lake, as there's a flash of purple. Princess Laurette appears by the edge of the lake, waiting for them.*

Bennett: (Bows) Your highness. (Everyone who can bows or curtsies. The twins run as close to her as they can)

Shelly: Mommy! (Frowns) Mommy fishie? :-/

Micky: Mommy not swim... :-/

Debbie: (Eyes widen at the resemblance to Lauren) Wow... :o

Laurette: *smiles upon seeing the twins, but it's a sad smile* You two are so adorable. :( :)

Coco: Oh my... :-O

Laurette: *to the twins* I'm sorry, sweeties, I'm not your mommy. :(

Shelly: (Eyes tear) Not Mommy? :(

Sir Michael: Your highness, when did you last see your children?

Laurette: *sighs* I last saw my childrem right before a big storm several weeks ago. The vanished during it, and my husband faded away a few days before that. I miss them all terribly. :(

*Grizelda is making mocking faces & rolling her eyes.* :P >:)

Emma: Faded away...

Bennett: Like all magical creatures (waves his hand - the gold beam fades) and most magic.

Peter: But why is it all fading?

Elina: Fairies have faded, too.

Mr. Webster: I wondered what happened to Jim and Frank, who used to sit on the bench in back of the garden and heckle everyone.

Shelly: (Puts her arms around Laurette) Mommy fishie no fade! :(

Micky: Mommy fishie stay! *also puts his arms around her*

Laurette: *eyes tear* I sure hope not, sweeties. :(

Emma: There's got to be some way we can stop the magic from fading!

Elina: (Eyes widen...she's starting to flicker in and out) Oh no! :o

Mr Webster: El? Are you ok?

Debbie: I wish we had magic!

Coco: Me too!

Gina: Me three! :(

Sir Michael: Maybe we could ask the Magic Mirror. After all, she can't lie. She could tell us how to bring the magic back.

Bennett: Grizelda, would you like to bring us the Mirror? ;)

Grizelda: *arms folded* Do I HAVE to? :P

Sir Michael: (Growls and puts out his claws) It would help, Griz, unless you'd like to show the world how you'd look in a shredded dress. ;)

Grizelda: Alright, alright, fine, I'll get the mirror! *grumbles, headed back into the Palace--she returns moments later with the mirror and hangs it on a nearby tree* There. Happy? :P

Emma: (Goes to the mirror) Miss Magic Mirror?

Magic Mirror: (Fades in...and blinks) Um, if I wasn't a mirror, I'd say I was looking in a mirror. ;) :o

Emma: Never mind the running gags. Why is magic fading from Storybook Land?

Elina: (She's flickering more) And magical creatures?

Magic Mirror: (Sighs) Because the people of the Other Realm no longer believe in Storybook Land. They have no use for the imagination.

Debbie: That's not true! :o

Coco: That's definitely not true!

Magic Mirror: Oh? (Flickers...and show a group of children watching television while piles of storybooks lay untouched in a bookcase)

Shelly: TV! :D

Debbie: TV isn't all bad! Some of the shows are fun, and you can get news and sports and emergency warnings quickly!

Coco: TV shows require the use of imagination. How would people come up with them? Aren't the ideas based on simpler ones from stories, anyway?

Magic Mirror: It's not the shows themselves that are the problem...it's the habit. Children...and adults as well...often sit in front of televisions for hours on end, watching anything that comes on.

Coco: Isn't there anything we can do to help?

Magic Mirror: You were wrong when you said you have no magic. You do have a kind of magic, for you all, even the toddlers, have very deep, vivid imaginations. This is one of the greatest powers anyone can possess.

Debbie: So what can we do?

Magic Mirror: Use your imaginations. ;)

Debbie: That's all?

Magic Mirror: That's all you need, Deborah Dolenz. :)

(Gina snickers at the full name; Debbie elbows her. :p)

Sir Michael: (Closes his eyes) Maybe we'd all better do it.

Debbie: (Closes her eyes) I'll imagine there's magic and everything is green and pretty, like at home. :)

Shelly: (Closes her eyes) I imagine Mommy fishie and Daddy fishie and twins fishies! :D

Micky: *closes his eyes* Me too, Shelly! *grins* :D

(Bennett and Peter close their eyes; Elina closes hers, even as she fades, and tries to nudge Mr. Webster, who rolls his eyes before closing them.)

(Piglsy also rolls his eyes...before he realizes the other Flying Pigs all have them closed. He shrugs and closes his.)

*Coco closes hers.*

*Grizelda is disgusted. Suddenly, she grins evilly and closes her eyes.*

(Everyone closes their eyes and the Mirror flickers out as "Daydream Believer" begins, quietly at first, but gradually grows louder. At first, nothing happens, but as the song goes on, bits of the grass becomes green, and the trees become brown, then grow green leaves with pink and purple flowers.)

(The clouds clear and the sky shows blue. The castle is now painted yellow and blue and covered with flowering vines. Birds chirp overhead, and fish jump in the lake around Laurette. Flowers bloom all around the lake area. Elina stops flickering in a puff of pink dust. The sun comes out, shining bright yellow. Monsters suddenly fade in from nowhere, looking at themselves and each other in surprise, then dancing happily around. :D)

(The lake where Laurette swims is now a briliant turquoise, almost the same color as her fin. Feeding troughs filled with cracked corn appear in a corner.)

(As the song ends and everyone opens their eyes, two familiar voices cry for their mama. :D ;) )

Shelly: (Opens one eye) Huh?

Debbie: (Eyes open; they widen as she looks around) Holy cow, look at what we did! :D

Peter: (Looks around) This is amazing! :D

Laurette: *joyful cry* Oh my goodness! :D

Bennett: (Waves his hand at the Mirror; there’s a gold light around it, and when it fades, the Mirror is now polished, cleaned, and completely repaired) I'll be a son of a Monster, it worked! :D

(Two tiny merchildren swim up to Laurette, throwing their arms around her. The girl has auburn curls and a turquoise tail and a purple top, like her mother; the boy has brown curls, a red top, and a blue tail.)

Shelly: (Opens both eyes) Twins fishies find Mommy! :D

Micky: *jumps up and down happily* Yay! :D

Laurette: *hugs the children tightly* My sweeties!

Girl Merchild: Mama! We miss you! (Gives her big kisses :X)

Emma: We did it! :D

Peter: (Sobs) Oh, that's so sweet! :D

(David hugs Snow White, who squawks her delight. :) )

Laurette: Oh, thank you, thank you! :D

(Valeria oinks in approval. :) )

Monster 1: (Dances around) Yeah, thank you, thank you!

Monster 2: We don't know what happened! One minute, we're here, and the next...we ain't!

Emma: And the Elbetha Palace looks, well, royalty-worthy! :D

Grizelda: *muttering* I don't believe this. :P X-(

(Grizelda inches closer to the wands held by Peter and David as everyone goes to the lake to see Laurette and her children.)

Sir Michael: Aw, they're little dolls! :)

Debbie: Did we do this? :o

Coco: They're so cute! :D

Magic Mirror: You ALL did it...and every child in the world. It was enough imagination to restore the faded magic for a LONG time. ;)

(The Flying Pigs are gathered around Grizelda, who whispers orders to them. ;) )

Debbie: Wow. We did magic! Real magic!

Gina: Just by imagining! :D

Coco: This is so groovy! :D ;)

Shelly: (Goes up to the merpeople curiously) You look like me! (Points at the little merchild girl)

Girl Merchild: No, you look like ME! ;)

Micky: *points at the little mer-boy* And you look like me! :D

Boy Merchild: You look like me! ;)

*Laurette chuckles.* ;)

(Suddenly, the Merchildren and the twins are plucked away from the lake by fat hooves. The Flying Pigs carry the four toddlers over to Grizelda, who holds the two wands.)

Emma: No! Let them go!

Sir Michael: Damn you, Griz! You've gone too far! X(

Shelly: No, lemme go! X(

Girl Merchild: Mama! Want Mama! :((

Grizelda: Sorry to break up such a happy time. >:) :P

Laurette: No! X-( :(

Bennett: It's over, Grizelda! (Holds up one hand) Put those children down NOW. You're outnumbered! X(

(Porker just ignores the others and starts chasing after Elina again. She runs off with a squeak. :o )

Peter: (Also puts up his hand) Yeah! Let those innocents alone!

Grizelda: Not a chance! I WILL still get what I want! I'm already part-way there! >:)

Bennett: We won't let Laurette give up the wand to you.

Peter: Never! X(

(Valeria snorts and grunts angrily; Snow White squawks. X( )

Grizelda: It would be SUCH a shame to harm these lovely children. >:)

Peter: Don't hurt them! :o

Bennett: Grizelda, I'm warning you...

Grizelda: You'll what, Bennett?

Debbie: (Takes Coco's arm) Hey Coco, you know how we play Cowboys and Indians with our brother Micky at home? ;)

Coco: *grins* Yeah. ;)

Debbie: Wanna play it with Griz? ;)

Coco: You bet! ;)

Gina: What's going on?

Debbie: We're going to play Cowboys and Indians. ;)

Gina: Here?

Coco: Of course. ;)

Bennett: (Watches the girls out of the corner of his eye; they're pulling ropes of vines down from the arbours) What are they up to?

Gina: We're going to play a little game. ;)

David: I 'ardly think this is the time...

Sir Michael: (He gets it) What kind of a game, girls? ;)

Coco: Cowboys and Indians. ;)

Peter: Who gets to be the Indians? :D

Debbie: (Grins widely) Grizelda. ;)

Emma: Sounds like my kind of game! (Grabs some vines of her own)

Peter: Can I play, too? (Also grabs vines)

(Valeria pulls at the vines with her snout. ;) )

Gina: Who gets to lead the warpath? ;)

Sir Michael: Coco was in charge of the wands. I'd say it's on her. ;)

Coco: *grins* Oh, I was hoping it would be me! ;)

Grizelda: What the heck's going on?! :-/

Coco: *as she turns toward Grizelda* CHARGE!!! :D

*As the entire group runs at Grizelda & her pigs with the vines, "Auntie's Municipal Court" begins in the background.*

(There's a cartoon cloud of dust and flying fists, hooves, and vines. When everyone comes up, Grizelda is bound, but the pigs have the kids and the wands.)

*Grizelda screams through the vines.* X-(

(Pigsly tosses the green wand to one of his boys over Sir Michael's head. Sir Michael gets both to chase him. They run into each other and drop the green wand as they pass out. Sir Michael picks the wand up in his jaws and makes a break for the lake.)

(Bennett turns some of the Monsters who chase him into tiny monsters. They get so incensed, they put on their hats and coats and stomp off home, complaining about bad parts. ;) )

*Coco, Debbie, and Gina go after one of the pigs. They "dog pile" onto the pig, who ends up crying uncle.* ;)

(Mr. Webster locks a few monsters in cages, blowing on his fingers. They reach for him and he smacks their paws. ;) )

(Elina chases Porker back towards the lake; he has the yellow wand. He tosses the yellow wand to one of the pigs right before she hits him with pink dust. When the pink dust subsides, he's now a flower with a Pig center. ;) )

(Sir Michael goes after the pigs with the kids, snarling and growling. He runs under their legs, tripping them up, before winding vines around them. The kids all land safely on a bed of moss. They laugh and appaud Sir Michael's antics. ;) :D)

(Sir Michael encourages all four kids to get on his back; the twins help the Merchildren, who have no legs. He trots back to the water with them, and the Merchildren slide back in...and into their mother's waiting arms. :) )

*Laurette again hugs and kisses them.* :D

(Snow White bites the nose of the pig holding the yellow wand; he drops it and David grabs it, but another pig lands on him, and he drops it. Valeria grabs it with her snout and runs off with it.)

(Some of the pigs try to get to the lake and the Princess and her children, but Sir Michael chases them off, protecting the merpeople. Emma pulls the twins behind her back, protecting them. She catches the green wand and throws it to Coco and the girls. :) )

*Coco once again hugs the wand, grinning.* :)

(Valeria runs back in with the yellow wand; she's being chased by pigs. Bennett and Peter both shoot yellow beams of light; they hit the Flying Pigs. When the light subsides, Valeria is in Peter's arms, happily licking him, Bennett holds the yellow wand, and the pigs are in cages. ;) )

(Grizelda lets out a last growl as the music comes to an end.)

Shelly: What about Witchie?

Sir Michael: I say the Princess Laurette should decide her fate. ;)

Laurette: I think she'd make a great statue! :P

Bennett: By all means. We could probably turn her back later if need be. ;)

Laurette: Gladly! :P *points her wand at the still-bound Grizelda and turns the witch into a stone statue*

(Everyone cheers. :D)

Peter: (Looks at Valeria) But...what about the other girls?

Magic Mirror: Only love can restore the human forms of Princess Valeria, Princess Snow White, Sir Michael, and his men.

Peter: What do you mean?

Shelly: (Grins widely) Kissy! :D

Debbie: That's what she means. ;)

Coco: Not a bad cure. ;) :D

David: (Hugs Snow White) You know, your 'ighness, I didn't think I knew 'ow to love a girl...(smiles)...but I was wrong. (Kisses her beak :) )

Peter: (Sighs) Oh, Valeria, I've missed you so much.... (He cuddles her and nuzzles her snout before kissing her)

Sir Michael: (Trots over to Emma and the twins) Em...I finally have the courage to tell you I love you more than life itself. :X

Emma: You know what, Michael? (Kisses him and whispers into his ear) I think I love you, too. :) :X

(There's bright lights around the three animals and in the palace. When it subsides, Emma, David, and Peter now happily have their arms around humans. :D :) :X)

Valeria: Oh, Peter! (She returns his hug) :X

Snow White: (Makes a face) Where have you BEEN all this time? :p

David: It's a long story, luv! We kinda got caught up wit' the witch and the train and everything.

Emma: (Eyes widen as Sir Michael, once again a tall man with a sword on his hip, stands) You really ARE Sir Michael the Brave! :o

Shelly: No wolfie? :(

Sir Michael: (Goes to the twins) I'M the wolfie, kiddos. The bad witch made me a wolf because I didn't help her get Snow White.

Shelly: You no wolfie! You man!

Micky: Wolfie go bye bye! *hugs Michael's leg* :D ;)

Sir Michael: (Sweeps the twins into his arms and hugs them both) Yes, wolfie go bye-bye, and he couldn't have done it without you kids. :)

Emma: Michael...

(Sir Michael finally puts the twins down. He wordlessly takes Emma into his arms and kisses her passionately. :X)

Coco, Debbie, and Gina: Awww! :D :x

Shelly: (Grins widely) BIG kissy! :D :X

*Micky claps, grinning.* :D

Sir Michael: Em, I've wanted to tell you since I first saw you, but I was so scared...

Emma: (Sighs) It's all right, Michael. I knew there was something about you from the moment I first laid eyes on you, but it wasn't until the last few days that I really understood what I was feeling.

Magic Mirror: (Fades back in; shows a huge pink Palace with heart-shaped pennant snapping in the breeze) The Wizard is visiting with the Queen and King of Hearts. They await word from you. :)

Bennett: (Grins) I'd say we have quite a bit to show our friend the Wizard and Their Royal Majesties. :)

Mr. Webster: What about the sides of bacon? (Indicates the pigs)

Pigsly: (He and all of the pigs but Porker, who is still a flower, fall on their knees before Laurette) Please, please, your Highness, spare us! We don't really wanna be made of stone for the rest of our lives! We never wanted to cause any trouble, but this is our homeland, and we figured if we didn't listen to Griz, we'd end up kicked out or stripped of our wings! :o

Laurette: *sighs* Oh, alright, but if you EVER do anything like that again, so help me...

Pigsly: We promise, your Highness!

Girl Mermaid: Bad piggies! (Shakes her finger) :p

Pigsly: (Lowers his head) We know, kiddo. Oh, do we know... :p :(

Laurette. *nods* Very well then. ;)

(Elina turns back Porker, who gives her a quick kiss that almost smothers her before joining the others. :X)

Pigsly: And as our thanks for savin' our...well, so to speak, bacon...we'll give you all a lift to the Center Square. :D

Laurette: I'll be heading home, with my children... *grins, winks* and sleep with my husband. ;) :x

Emma: (Grins) Have fun!

Sir Michael: Cause I know I'm gonna! ;)

Emma: Michael! ;) (She nudges him, and he draws her back into his arms. ;) :X)

*Laurette and her mer-twins wave and swim off.* :)

Shelly: (Waves) Bye-bye! :D

Micky: *waves* Bye! :D

(As they swim off, there's the sounds of hundreds of feet. A large group of men in gray uniforms not unlike Sir Michael's make their way outside.)

Knight 1: (Looks around) What in the HELL is goin' on here, a High Princesses' convention?

Knight 2: (Grins and indicates the now-stone Grizelda) Hey, guys, I always knew Griz was a stiff! ;)

Sir Michael: (Beams) My men! You’re all right! :D

Knight 3: (Nods) Yeah, we're ok.

Knight 4: Although I've got this amazing craving for cheese sandwiches. ;)

Knight 3: Who's the hot woman? ;)

Sir Michael: (Lets Emma go) This is Miss Emma of Cape Holly Beach (smiles), my sweetheart and savior.

Valeria: (Nods at Peter) This dear young man rescued me.

Snow White: (Juts a finger at David) Yeah, the short guy saved me, too. ;)

David: And I'd do it all ovah again in an instant, luv. ;)

Knight 1: (He and the other knights draw their swords when they see the pigs) Those jerks are the ones who grabbed us! They knocked us out and carried us off to the witch!

Knight 2: She turned us into mice! Do you know how hard it is for a mouse in a cage to get dates? ;)

Knight 3: Those cats kept trying to stuff us in their stomachs, but they couldn't get the cages open, thank God. ;) :p #:-S

Pigsly: (Puts up a hoof as he and the other pigs rear back) Whoa, you can put back your hardware Jack, 'cause we're friends. We ain't gonna hurt nobody anymore. We're turnin' over a new trough.

Porker: Yeah, and we're gonna be nice, too! :D

Sir Michael: Why don't you guys take Griz's horses and announce to their Royal Majesties at the Center Square that two of the High Princesses, Sir Michael the Brave, and their friends and lovers have captured the Witch Grizelda and her magical flying vacumn cleaner and returned the magic to Storybook Land? ;)

Bennett: What of the Mirror?

Emma: Maybe the Queen and King would like to have her. :)

Pigsly: Ok, everyone, let's get moving!

Princess Valeria: We've got a happy ending to celebrate! :D

Peter: (Sighs as he looks at Valeria and hugs her) Yeah. :X

Coco: I love celebrations! ;)

("The Poster" errupts as the group cheers. We see a montage of the knights on horseback pulling the stone Grizelda on a cart. The pigs carry the rest of the group as they fly over various squares. They wave to Princess Maxie and her court and the White Queen and King at Northland; they stand on a balcony on the Empire Tower. They pass Southland and wave to Princess Audrella, Prince James, and an older couple who are likely the Red Queen and King. Audrella rubs her stomach, which is now quite a bit larger. Prince William joins them in mid-flight on his own wings as they pass by the Floral Square; the other fairies and gnomes wave. They pass the Truffula Lake, where Princess Laurette and her children wave to them...joined by a very familiar young merman with a dark blue top, a blue tail, and long, curly brown hair and almond-shaped eyes. ;) )

(As the music ends, the group flies over the Center Square, a mass of green and yellow fields and lovely towns, flanked by a pink and red palace with heart-shaped windows and fixtures. The pigs land, and everyone follows the Queen's guard into the throne room.)

*We fade out on the story and back into the Pad as the door opens.*

Nyles: *followed by someone who walks into his back as he stops in the doorway* Hey, you’re havin’ a party and I wasn't invited!? :P

Mr. Bennett: Sorry there, Nyles, but it really isn't a party. ;)

Man: *grumbles* Wanna give some warning before you stop like that? :P

Peter: We're telling stories! :D

Shelly: Tell stowy! :D

Nyles: *comes in--his friend closes the door* Stories! I love stories, man!

Mike: Who you got there, man?

Nyles: *slaps his forehead* Man, sorry, this here's Jack. We were on our way to catch some waves and I wanted to drop in.

*Jack, as it turns out, is a double of Prince William. He gives a small wave.*

Coco: *gasps* Oh my God! :-O :x

(There are lots of wide eyes and head-shaking as the two men sit on the floor and Emma and Mike catch the pair up on the story.)

Jack: *nods* That a very...interesting story. *side glances Coco, who's still staring at him*

Nyles: I think it's groovy, man! (Grins) Hey, can I take a turn? ;)

Emma: Sure, why not? :)

Debbie: You can't be any weirder than the rest of us! ;)

Micky: I wouldn't be so sure about that. ;)

*Jack rolls his eyes.*

Nyles: So, alright, everyone's just entered the throne room... *fade out on the Pad*

(Fade in on the pink-and-red throne room. The Card Guard leads the kids, pigs, and the cart with Grizelda on it into the room.)

Card Guard 1: Make way for the King and Queen of the Center Square and Storybook Land!

*The King and Queen enter. andThe King is big, blond haired, and tanned, a rather familiar surfer-looking guy, while the Queen has curly brown hair, brown eyes, waaay to much make-up, and a very masculine figure.* ;)

Card Guard 1: All hail King Nyles and Queen Arcadia of Storybook Land!

(All of the men bow. All of the girls curtsy, or at least attempt to. The twins just clap. :D)

Coco: *mutters to her sisters* Please tell me I'm seeing things. ;)

Debbie: All the magic around here must be getting to us. ;)

King Nyles: Uh, yeah, dudes, so, what brings you guys here? Ready for a party?

Bennett: We were told the Wizard has come here to visit you, your Majesties. I am Johnathan Bennett, a healer and sorcerer from Truffula Lake.

Queen Arcadia: *to Nyles* Can I say it yet? ;)

King Nyles: Sure, babe, go right ahead. ;)

Queen Arcadia: *grins; to no one in particular* Off with their heads! *shrugs* Okay, I'm all set now. :D ;)

Debbie: Off with our heads?

King Nyles: Ehh, don't mind her. She always does that, just to see what kinda reaction she'll get. ;)

Queen Arcadia: People just can't take a joke. :P ;)

Sir Michael: (Bows as low as he can without falling over; his men join him) Your Majesties, my men and our friends and I have brought you the Witch Grizelda. These people have rescued Princess Valeria, Princess Snow White, my men, and I from terrible fates.

Porker: (He has Elina on his shoulder) And we saved 'em, too! :D

Emma: (Curtsies quite awkwardly) We would like to speak to the Wizard, your Majesties.

David: (Bows) We've brought him the Magic Mirror, Grizelda's vacumn cleaner, and the witch herself, turned into stone.

Queen Arcadia: Even I'd like to see the Wizard. Such a nice looking young man... ;)

Princess Valeria: The Magic Mirror told us he's here.

King Nyles: (Looks around) Oh, yeah, he's around here somewhere...

*The twins wander over to one side of the room, where a curtain hangs. There's a sudden poof of smoke from behind it.* ;)

Shelly: Huh? Where poof come from?

Micky: Curtain go poof?

Wizard: *pokes his head out from behind the curtain* Whozzat?

Shelly: Us! :D

Micky: Yeah, us! :D

Wizard: *looks down* Hey! You kiddos are back! *comes out from behind the curtiain; he wears an apron and gloves and looks more the part of a mad scientist*

Shelly: Make boom? :o

Wizard: I'm trying to, kiddo!

Debbie: Hey, it's the Wizard! (Grins) He looks just like our brother when he's messing around with his chemistry set! ;)

(The twins giggle and run to the curtains, tugging on them.)

Wizard: Careful with the curtains, you two. Don't want the King and Queen to get mad at you for tugging them down. ;)

Shelly: But we wanna see chemistwy set! :D

Micky: Yeah! :D

King Nyles: Hey, what are you rugrats doin'? ;)

Bennett: Oh my... :o

Wizard: Sorry, it isn't for kiddos.

Micky: We find Wizawd! :D

Shelly: Mister Wizawd make curtain go poof! :D

Peter: "Poof?"

Sir Michael: What's goin' on over there?

Wizard: One of my potions kinda blew up when it shouldn't have. :P

Gina: THAT sounds familiar. :p

Sir Michael: (He and his men get closer) What's goin' on over there?

Shelly: See more poof! :D

Micky: More poof! :D

Wizard: Oh, alright! *whips the curtain open and off the rod; makes up a mixture* Everybody ready? ;) :D

Emma: For what?

Sir Michael: I don't trust that, and it ain't fear. My senses are all sayin' that ain't safe. :p

King Nyles: Is it a new kind of soda? :D

Wizard: The kids wanna see another poof, so I'm gonna make another poof. ;)

*Queen Arcadia just sighs.* :x

Shelly: (Claps) Yay! More poof! :D

Wizard: Here goes! *throws it in the air, it turns into something resembling colorful confetti, and it goes all over the place, including ON everyone* ;)

King Nyles: Awesome, man! We've gotta have you do that at our next party. :D

Shelly: Pwetty sparkles! :D

Micky: Want more! :D

Sir Michael: (Brushes confetti out of his hair) Pretty sparkles make BIG mess :p

Emma: Before we go any further, your Wizardship, don't you want to see what we have for you?

Wizard: You've got something for me? :D

David: We fufilled out part of the bargain, your Wizardship. We not only brought you the Witch Grizelda's vacumn cleaner, but her Magic Mirror...and the Witch herself. ;)

(They all part to reveal the Mirror, the stone Grizelda, and the vaccumn cleaner on the cart.)

Wizard: *eyes widen* Oh my God! *face splits into a wide grin* I think I'm in love! :D ;) :x

David: (Raises his eyebrows) I don't believe that. :o

Peter: (Sobs) That's the sweetest thing... (He sobs on Valeria's shoulder ;) :(( )

Coco: *shakes her head* Wow...

Sir Michael: We've kept our part of the bargain, Wizard. Now, you keep yours. Give Peter his brains and David his heart and help Emma find her way. (Grins) As you can see, I no longer need your services. (Grins at Emma, who grins back) I already found my own way. ;)

Wizard: Uh, well, see, there's an, um, slight problem with that. :">

Sir Michael: (Crosses his arms) What kind of a problem?

King Nyles: Ain't you the all-powerful Wizard?

Wizard: *puts his arms out* I'm a phoney. A fake. Sir Michael was right. I can't turn into an animal. I'm human. I didn't even come from here! I'm originally from the coast and stopped here to spend the night. I gave a little display. People like it and started calling me Mr. Wizard. I liked all the attention, so I hung around and eventually just went by the Wizard. My real name is George. *scratches his head* Man, I just wanted to make people happy, and I screwed it all up. I'm sorry. :P :(

Sir Michael: You're nothin' but a big ol' liar! (Pulls his sword...but Emma stops him)

Emma: Honey, he means well.

Shelly: (Tugs on George's pants leg) We like you! We like you poof! :D

King Nyles: Speakin' of "poof," if you ain't a wizard, how did you do all the magic and make yourself look like different things and stuff?

George: It's just a lot of smoke, potions, get-ups, and equipment. I just know how to put on a good show. *shrugs*

Micky: We still like! *hugs George's leg* :)

King Nyles: (Looks at his wife) You know, Arcadia, we need someone around here who can put on a good show. ;)

Queen Arcadia: *grins a little too widely* You mean it!? :D ;)

George: Really? :)

King Nyles: I don't care if you did it with magic or machines. You STILL put on a damn good show! ;) :D

George: Oh, thank you, thank you! :D

Peter: But what about David and me?

Princess Valeria: I don't think there's a thing wrong with either of you.

Debbie: You ARE smart, Peter! You've come up with lots of ideas to get us out of trouble...AND you solved the Troll's riddle! :D

Snow White: (Grins) And you obviously have a heart, David (winks) or you wouldn't have kissed me like that at the Elbetha Palace. ;)

Peter: But Valeria...

Bennett: Her Highness is right, Peter. I've said this all along. You never needed the Wizard's powers. All you needed is a good shot of confidence. :)

David: (Gently takes Snow White's hands) And I guess all I needed was someone I could really love, instead of just run around with. :)

Sir Michael: What about Em?

Emma: I want to become a great writer, but no one wanted to hire me. (Sighs) I guess I never will. :(

Debbie: Don't give up, Emma! Someone must need you somewhere!

Sir Michael: (Bows) Your majesties, would YOU have some use for a writer?

Queen Arcadia: Dear? *bats her eyes at Nyles* ;) :D

King Nyles: Well, someone's gotta write about all this! Don't we have a spot open on the Heart and Soul Daily Magazine? ;)

Queen Arcadia: You bet we do! ;)

Emma: You would? (Beams and curtsies) Oh thank you! Thank you, your majesties! :D

Debbie: What about us?

Gina: We just want to go home. We found what we were looking for.

Shelly: Mommy no here. :(

Micky: Want mommy! :(

Coco: *glances at Prince William* Do we HAVE to leave? ;)

(As the children contemplate their fate, the Wizard has been leaning over the Witch Grizelda and her vacumn cleaner.)

Sir Michael: Why did you want to bring her to you, anyway?

((He thought she was cute, but was scared shitless of her, so he decided to head them off by sending them after her. ;) ))

Wizard George: Well, I've... had a crush on her, but since her powers were real... I was really afraid of her. I didn't want you to find out, that's why I asked you to bring her to me. :x

Sir Michael: You did all that...just so you could meet her?

Emma: You saw what she did to us. :p

King Nyles: Yo, Wiz-boy, why don't you kiss her and see what happens? ;)

George: You...you think I should? What if she doesn't like me? What if I can't reform her?

Peter: We know you could!

Prince William: Would you just kiss her already and get it over with? Geez, and I thought I was bad. :P

Princess Valeria: It's worth a try. :)

Bennett: You may be able to help each other. ;)

George: Well...okay. *uneasily leans toward the statue; he gives a hesitant kiss to the stone lips. There's a poof of a lighter-red smoke, and Grizelda falls into George's arms.*

Grizelda: *grins hazily up at George* My, aren't you a handsome one? :D

George: *squeaks out* Me?! :-O

Peter: (Smiles) I knew you'd find someone you liked even better than me, Grizelda! :D

Pigsly: Yeah, she DID say the blond kid weren't quite right...

Grizelda: *sighs happily* Yeah... :D :x

George: *slowly grins* You like me! :D :x

Debbie: I like this better than the witch getting melted! :D

Gina: It's nicer! :D

Shelly: Witchie like Wizawd! :X

Micky: Wizawd like Witchie! :x

*George and Grizelda kiss...and get a round of "Awwws!".* ;)

Bennett: (Sighs) I love truly happy endings. :)

(The knights all nudge each other. ;) )

Coco: *hugs William TIGHTLY - an "ooof" escapes from him* I don't wanna leave! :P ;)

King Nyles: Ok, folks, in the interest of time and finishin' the story, I'm gonna announce some majorly cool stuff. ;)

Queen: I love cool announcements. ;)

King Nyles: Ok, first, I want Peter and David to kneel. (They do so) Arcadia and I dub you two Sir Peter and Sir David of Storybook Land. (Nyles touches each man with his sceptor) You can go make out with your girlfriends now. ;)

(Peter and David run to their sweethearts and embrace them.)

King Nyles: Ok, Miss Emma, your turn. (Emma curtsies...and almost falls over) The kingdom has it's first official chick knight. You are Lady Emma, knight and writer for the Heart and Soul Daily Magazine, the official story publication for the Center Square. :D ;)

(Sir Michael embraces Emma, who is nearly swept off her feet. ;) :X)

King Nyles: Ok, old guy, you're up. (Bennett bows) You can return to the Truffula Lake and your garden, but please come back here whenever you can get away, 'cause we need the wisdom of one really cool dude. ;)

King Nyles: Sir Michael, get your butt over here. ;) (He does so, rolling his eyes as he bows) Sir Michael, your loyalty to your King and Queen is totally awesome. We're gonna give you our biggest medal for courage in the face of some really nasty stuff (he pulls a heart-shaped medal on a bright red ribbon and pins it to Sir Michael's tunic) and make you the commander in chief of all of the armies of Storybook Land.

Sir Michael: (Grins) What a promotion! :D

(He once again embraces Emma, and they end up just holding each other happily as Sir Michael's men cheer and tease their leader. ;) )

Pigsly: Yo, whattabout us?

King Nyles: You guys are free to party wherever you please and not hear another round of bacon jokes again, as long as you don't make too much of a mess afterwards. ;)

Porker: I got what I want. (He and Elina grin at each other)

Mr. Webster: All I want to do is go back to my position at the bank. :p

Sir Michael: What about the kids?

Debbie: Yeah, what about the kids?

Shelly: Wanna go home! :(

Micky: Yeah! Go home!

Magic Mirror: (Ripples; the round, familiar face appears; Emma blinks) I believe I can help.

Bennett: (Smiles) That's right. Mirrors are one of the many doors into Storybook Land. A "back way," so to speak. :)

Gina: Does that mean we can go home?

Magic Mirror: I do not lie, Gina Dolenz. All you'll have to do is step through my glass, and you will be home. (She ripples again...to show the beach where the adventure began. :) )

Shelly: Home! :D

Micky: Beach! :D

Coco: So soon? :P ;)

William: Coco, I can't breathe. :P ;)

Sir Michael: (Smiles and hugs the girls...then sweeps up the twins in a BIG hug) Thanks, kids. I owe you a lot. You literally saved my life, and you kept up my spirits when I thought I'd never be human again. :)

*Debbie and Gina pry Coco away from Prince William, who gives her a quick kiss on the cheek, moves as far away as he can, and waves, smiling.* ;)

Peter: Thank you so much, kids. Without you, I'd probably still be in the Truffula Forest, thinking I was a dummy! :D

David: And I'd still be on the road, thinking I couldn't love. :)

Emma: And I'd be a bored, frustrated bakeress in Cape Holly Beach. :p :)

Valeria: And I'd still be in the tower! :p

Micky: You welcome! :D

Debbie: Can we go home now?

Gina: I miss Mom. :(

Coco: *sighs* I miss Mom, too.

Shelly: (Takes Coco's hand) We go home. :)

Coco: Okay, we can go home. :)

King Nyles: Thanks, kids. You really did some great stuff.

Bennett: You helped many people...and brought magic back to Storybook Land.

Emma: Never forget that imagination is magic, if you know how to use it! :D

Magic Mirror: I am ready, children.

Debbie: (Takes Micky's hand) Here goes nothin'.

Queen Arcadia: Don't forget to write! ;)

Gina: We won't! ;)

Coco: *takes Shelly's hand and glances sadly at William once more* Let’s go, before I start crying. :( ;)

(The five kids finally step through the mirror. There's a psychadleic light show as the five literally walk through space and time - well, a black room with some nifty, flower-and-fairy-tale-character shaped lights and glitter - as "I'm a Believer" plays. When the music and the lights and the waving storybook characters all fade away, we're once again back on the beach, and Lauren and Micky are running out towards the kids.)

Debbie: Man, am I ever glad to be home! :D

Lauren: Where in the world have you been?

Shelly: We go to Storybook Land! :D

Micky: Where?

Gina: There really is no place like home!

Coco: I miss him already. :( ;)

Shelly: (Throws her arms around Lauren) Love Mommy!

Little Mick: *also hugs Lauren* Missed Mommy!

Micky: What am I, chopped liver? :P ;)

Little Mick: Daddy! *hugs Micky's leg* :D

Shelly: Miss Daddy, too! (Hugs his leg :D)

Micky: *grins* That's better, rugrats! :)

Gina: I want to go see Mom. :)

Debbie: Boy, do we have some stories to tell!

*Coco sighs.*

Debbie: (Grabs Micky's arm) Come on! (The kids all tug Micky and Lauren back towards their house; Coco takes one last look at the caves by the ocean before following, and we fade out and back in on the Pad. The twins are now asleep on the floor. :) ;) )

Nyles: *grins* The end! :D

Micky: That was...interesting, Nyles.

Mike: Queen Arcadia?

Nyles: What?

Jack: *looks at Nyles in disbelief* Man, I think you need to start wearing a helmet when you surf. :P

Mr. Bennett: (Gets up, stretching) And I do believe we need to break up this little party. It's time I was getting home.

Valerie: (Nods) We've got to go, too.

Peter: Val has a Headquarters meeting and I'm going to work on some songs at home. :)

*Coco is still staring, a pleasant smile on her face.* ;)

Jack: *elbows Nyles* Don't we have some waves to catch?

Nyles: Oh, yeah, man! I almost forgot! ;)

Davy: (Grins at Daphne) Why don't we work on plannin' the weddin', luv?

Daphne: (Grins) Sure! ;)

Debbie: (Grins and picks up Shelly) Maybe we should get home too, Micky. Mom will probably want to pick us up soon. :)

Gina: Can we tell another story again tomorrow? :D

Debbie: That was fun! :D

Micky: *nods* Sure, why not?

Emma: All it takes is a little imagination. :)

Lauren: *elbows Coco* Earth to Coco? Are you in there? ;)

Coco: Huh? ;)

Debbie: Coco's not in right now Lauren, but she'll leave you a message the moment her brain comes back down from Cloud Nine. ;)

Lauren: Hmmm. Okay, Deb. ;)

Mike: (Sighs) In the meantime, I've gotta call the TV repair guy.

Emma: And I'm going to check on Katie. :)

Micky: Hey, Mike, I could take a look at the TV! ;)

Mike: No way, Mick! Remember what happened when I let you check out the refrigerator? :p

Micky: So it got a little colder than it should! We had an easy way of making ice cubes, Mike! :P

Mike: Mick, it's cold enough for Santa Claus, igloos, and penguins in there! Last time I checked, frozen leftovers on a stick were NOT considered a delicacy. ;) :p

Micky: Awe, c'mon, Mike!

Emma: Mick, I think we'll let the pros handle it. :) ;)

Micky: Fine! Be that way! :P *hmphs*

Lauren: *puts an arm around him* Aw, Mick...

Jack: *pulls Nyles up* And I think it's time we headed out.

Nyles: Now? They aren't done arguing yet! :P ;)

Mr. Bennett: We could watch the show some other time. (Smiles) Thanks for a fun afternoon, kids. I haven't told a good story like that since my own kids grew up and moved out. :)

Mike: Any time we need cheap labor and the TV goes out. ;)

(Mike goes to the phone as Micky and Lauren pick up the twins and everyone heads out...but Jack and Coco. Coco gently touches his arm.)

Jack: *smiles politely at her* Can I help you?

Coco: Uhh...I...uh...do you believe in love at first sight? *grins* :D

Jack: *eyes widen* Oh-kay...

Coco: Should I call you Prince...or William? :D ;)

Jack: *starts for the door* Hey, Nyles, man, wait up! *nearly runs out the door*

Coco: *stops in the doorway; calls after him* Would you prefer Ralph!? *runs out after him* ;) :D