I don't own Aladdin. Well, Aladdin fans, here's a fic for you, especially for those who are Mirage fans or even Mirage/Aladdin pairing fans. This story takes place after "Two to Tangle" and "While the City Snoozes."

Chapter One- The Realization

The world of Morbia is a strange place. It is an unending vast expanse of space with stars and numerous asteroids shooting past. On the biggest asteroid of all is a palace whose front gate is shaped like a cat with a pharaoh's hat atop its head. Two floor-length torches sit on either side of the gate, flames always flickering away in the holders. This palace is the home of Morbia's ruler, Mirage. The cat woman was currently sitting on her throne with her legs tucked up to one side. Her green cat eyes were focused on her magic orb which was showing an avalanche of snow cascading down on a village that was nestled at the foot of the mountain the snow was coming down from. A satisfied smile graced her lips.

Such destruction and devastation, she thought. I love it. It will take the villagers some time to dig themselves out and attempt to rescue those who are still trapped. I'll look for some other misery to cause while I wait. I'll return to this scene to see if I can sabotage their rescue attempts.

She waved her hand and the image of a snow covered village disappeared and was replaced by the image of a desert city that Mirage recognized all too well. The sight of it infuriated her. "Agrabah," she hissed. "I have tried to destroy that city or make its citizens miserable and always that insufferable Aladdin ruins my plans!" She waved her hand again and the scene changed to show Aladdin and his friends, sans the princess, in the marketplace. This scene gave the cat woman pause.

Why do I wish to see what my enemy is up to? she wondered. She watched Aladdin for several long minutes, unaware at first that she was admiring his body. Hmm. You know, he's actually quite handsome. For a human. Slowly she sat up as she realized what she had been doing and why she had been doing it. "By Ra," she said softly. "I think I've fallen in love with him. After everything I've done to him and his city, I've fallen in love with him. I thought I would never fall in love again but it would seem I was wrong. I must bring Aladdin here and make him my mate."

Aladdin strolled through the marketplace with his friends. Carpet floated ahead of him, Iago and Abu lying on him. Genie floated beside their woven friend. It was a shame that Jasmine wasn't with them. An important visitor was arriving and Jasmine was expected to be there to receive him alongside her father. She told her boyfriend that he needn't do so and to go out and enjoy himself. He reluctantly agreed, but deep down he wouldn't have minded greeting a royal visitor as long as Jasmine was by his side.

"Aladdin!" a familiar voice called behind him. The group turned to see their friend Sadira, the sand witch, running up to them.

"Hi, Sadira," Aladdin greeted with a friendly smile. "How are you?"

"Oh, just great. Aladdin, could you come home with me? I got Jasmine a friendship gift and I want your opinion on it."

"Well, okay. Come on guys." Aladdin gestured to his friends.

"No! I mean, I just want you to come, Aladdin. You understand, don't you?"

"Uh, I…guess I do," Aladdin answered, a bit puzzled by Sadira's behavior. "Right, guys?" he glanced back at his friends.

"I guess I see," Genie answered, not quite understanding. "We'll see you at the palace." The group vanished in a puff of smoke. Aladdin turned back to Sadira.

"Well, lead the way," he said.

Mirage was inwardly relieved. Her disguise as Sadira was perfect. Her excuse to get rid of the others sounded awkward, forced, and a bit clumsy, but it somehow worked. She led him to Sadira's house, knowing the sand witch wasn't there. They went inside and up to the single room that constituted as Sadira's kitchen and dining room.

Aladdin glanced at the table, expecting to see some kind of gift, but the surface was empty, save for a flickering candle. "Where's the present?" he asked.

"You're the present," Mirage answered in her own voice before shedding her disguise.

"Mirage!" Aladdin exclaimed in surprise. Mirage smiled triumphantly as she teleported both of them back to her home.

I apologize if Mirage falling in love seems a little sudden, but I did it to move the story along and it'll be worth it.