Chapter 1
A long ways away, in the far reaches of the universe, there is a galaxy, much like our own. Inside this galaxy, there is a planet, named Lurra. This planet is the clone of Earth, except for one discrepancy: Lurra is home to every fairytale creature we have ever known. They live, breath, and talk like us. No contact has been made between Earth and Lurra.
Yet...
"Are you even listening, Aurora?", asked Pocahontas.
Aurora blinked and looked at Pocahontas. "Yeah, totally. You were saying something about... uhm..."
"Obviously you weren't," said Pocahontas, raising her eyebrows. "This daydreaming has to stop. You're supposed to be a mature and composed princess, not some child who fantasizes during meetings."
Turning her head to see Jasmine and Ariel giggling, Aurora blushed. "Sorry," she mumbled.
"Now then, let's get on with it. I was just asking Princess Aurora what the politics in her kingdom are," Pocahontas said. "Mulan already told us about the unfortunate growth of debt in her kingdom."
The princesses were seated at a circular table with papers and pens sprawled everywhere. The walls were covered with baby blue wallpaper, and golden candelabras lighted the room. Dark, royal blue velvet curtains hung at the sides of every window. Pocahontas and Aurora sat at opposite ends of the table, with Ariel, Jasmine, Mulan, Snow White, Cinderella, and Belle in between them. They were all attending the annual Female Leadership Committee meeting to discuss politics and problems within their own kingdoms.
"Well, the rate of unemployment is dropping, so that's good. But, the villagers aren't happy; they're protesting the new law that the King made. The riots are quite loud," Aurora replied.
"And what is this new law, might I ask?", inquired Pocahontas.
"The law makes recreational drugs illegal."
"Why'd you have to do that?", whined Ariel. "I mean, those drugs aren't all bad, are they?"
"Don't ask me," snipped Aurora. "Ask the King."
Ariel turned to Jasmine and whispered something in her ear. Jasmine erupted in a fit of laughter, which, with a look from Pocahontas, turned into a fit of coughing. Both girls looked at the head of the Female Leadership Committee, trying their hardest to appear innocent. Pocahontas gave them both stern eyes, then continued.
"Belle, what about you? Any news from your end?"
"No, not really," Belle said, quietly. "Everything's the same as last year."
"Good, good...," Pocahontas murmured.
"How about this: instead of you asking every single person around the table for news from their kingdom, you ask if there's anything significant going on with anyone, so those with no news don't have to waste our time," sassed Ariel.
Belle sank deeper into her seat, while Mulan spoke. "You're not the only one here you know, Ariel."
"I know, that's why I said that we should-"
"Well, you don't have to be so rude about it!", interrupted Mulan.
"Now girls, let's handle this like the adults we are," said Pocahontas.
Ariel rolled her eyes while Mulan looked approvingly at Pocahontas. The Committee leader opened her mouth to speak, but was interrupted.
"I have some news," squeaked Snow White.
"Thank you, Snow. What is it?", replied Pocahontas.
"My kingdom's crops have been very healthy, and the villagers have been eating bountifully," reported Snow White.
"You know who else has been eating bountifully...,", whispered Ariel to Jasmine, looking pointedly at Cinderella and making a half circle motion with her hands over her stomach. Jasmine giggled, trying to contain herself.
" -very rarely get this many cherries. It's a sea of red this year!"
"Good, good. I like hearing positive things about other kingdoms," replied Pocahontas. "Now Cinderella, you haven't said a word this whole meeting. Anything you care to say?"
Cinderella looked around and smiled. Pausing, she said, "I'm pregnant!"
Surprised shrieks and screams were heard from all over the room. The princesses all rushed over to Cinderella, hugging her and congratulating her. Sitting back down, Ariel murmured to Jasmine, "Whoops," That sent Jasmine over the edge. The princess exploded with laughter, causing Snow White to jump.
A loud sigh emitted from Pocahontas. "And do you care to share what you're laughing at?"
Jasmine bit her tongue and contained her laughter, "No, Your Royal Female Leadership Committee Leader." She burst out into giggles yet again.
Pocahontas started to turn red. Taking a deep breath and collecting herself, she said, "Jasmine, please collect yourself so you can continue taking part in this very important meeting."
"Jeez, woman, you don't have to be so condescending!", exclaimed Ariel.
"I am not condescending!", yelled Pocahontas, who started to stand up. "I'm simply taking charge."
"I agree with Ariel. Pocahontas, it doesn't make people feel good!", said Jasmine.
"Don't you get involved," retorted Pocahontas.
"I'll get involved when I want!", exclaimed Jasmine, standing up. "And right now, I think that I want to highlight your snooty behavior towards all of us!
"Come on, guys, let's just sit down and continue the meeting," said Cinderella. "You're upsetting the baby."
"Oh, come on, that is bullshit," Ariel said, turning her head to look at Cinderella. "Absolute bullshit."
"Hey! Keep the baby out of this!", squeaked Snow White.
"How about you and your squeaky voice just shut up!", yelled Ariel, standing up as well.
"That's rude. Take it back," Belle said with a surprising amount of confidence.
"Oh good, is everyone joining this argument now?", asked Ariel, sarcastically.
"Ladies! Sit down before I make you sit down!", shouted Pocahontas.
"You can't make us do anything!", shouted Jasmine.
Ariel said, "Except for maybe Miss Prissy over there," looking pointedly at Mulan.
"You know what, Ariel?", Mulan started, standing up. "I am done with your attitude. I vote that you should be taken off the Committee."
"And I'm done with you always siding with Pocahontas like you're her stupid little minion."
"I am not a minion! I'm a confident, strong willed girl who happens to have a shred of respect in her. Unlike you," Mulan retorted.
"Oh, it's on," Ariel said, making her way towards Mulan.
"Ooh yay, a fight!", said Jasmine, clapping her hands. "Go Ariel! Show 'em who's boss."
"Ariel! Back away from her!," screamed Pocahontas.
"Guys, stop, remember, I'm pregnant!", added Cinderella.
"Shut up!", yelled Ariel. "Shut up about your stupid baby! It's not all about you!"
"Ariel, seriously, stop," said Aurora. "It's not worth it."
"Not worth it?", started Ariel. "Not worth it? Everyone in this room treats me like I'm scum. And I am sick and tired of it. I don't have to put up with this bull-"
"Shh!", said Belle sharply. "Shut up for a minute."
"How about you shut up you ignorant-"
"I mean it! I hear something."
The room fell suddenly silent as the princesses listened.
Belle whispered, "I heard something weird over in the east corner."
The girls made their way, slowly, to the corner, being as quiet as possible. No one could hear anything, until suddenly, a loud and resounding pop! echoed through the room. The princesses jumped back from the corner.
"What the hell was that?", exclaimed Jasmine.
"I don't know!", whispered Belle sharply.
Suddenly, a black circle appeared out of thin air. The girls huddled together, protecting themselves from the corner, and the circle kept getting bigger. A strong wind began to pick up inside the room, and the papers on the table began blowing all over. The heavy blue drapes swayed with the gusts of air.
"What should we do?", Snow White squeaked at Pocahontas.
"Stay calm, someone will come help us," yelled Pocahontas, over the loud wind.
"And what if no one does?", asked Cinderella? "What if we die in here?" Cinderella started crying.
"Oh, get a grip," said Ariel, untangling herself from the huddle.
"No, I'm being serious! I have a baby to think about!", sobbed Cinderella..
"Oh. My. God. Seriously! Enough about that bab-"
The black circle made another loud pop!, and started to suck the flying papers into it. It was a giant vacuum, paper after paper soaring into the blackness. Next, it started sucking in the furniture.
"Help!", shouted Aurora. "HELP!"
"No one's going to hear us," stated Mulan, noting the wind.
"Well isn't that just grand," said Ariel.
"Enough! We have bigger problems, Ariel. Must you be a child, even now?"
"If this hole wasn't here, I would punch you in the face!"
"Composure!", screamed Pocahontas.
The black circle was getting stronger, and the princess were sliding towards it, the strong pull forcing them to break their group.
"Oh no! We're going to be sucked in!", exclaimed Belle.
"Damn it, I made myself a really good dinner," said Jasmine.
Suddenly, Snow White screamed and was sucked into the hole. Aurora was next, then after that, Mulan.
"Oh my god, we are going to die! We are going to die!", yelled Cinderella.
"Goddamn it, woman, are those really going to be your last words?," Ariel asked.
Cinderella grew red, and was unceremoniously sucked into the black hole. Belle looked at the remaining girls and said,
"Thanks for being so nice to me,"
And then she was sucked in.
"And then there were three," murmured Jasmine.
"Hasta la vista, bitches!", shouted Ariel, who screamed as she was taken into the black circle.
"Huh," scoffed Pocahontas.
"I'm sorry for how she treated you back there," said Jasmine. "Sorry for how I treated you."
"You don't need to apologize. I understand that I can been a little arrogant sometimes."
"As long as you know," replied Jasmine, with a smirk.
Pocahontas took one last look at Jasmine before being plunged into darkness.
And then there was one, thought Jasmine. She took a deep breath and was sucked into the black void. After she disappeared, the black hole gave one last pop! and closed itself up. The air grew still, the curtains stilled, and an eerie silence echoed throughout the room.