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Note: This story has been re-edited! Events may have changed but I have done my best to keep major plot the same.
Jasmine sighed as she trailed her fingers in the cool water that poured from the decorative fountain. Rajah was, as always, at her side though he was calmly sleeping. His tail flicked every once in awhile in the bright moonlight before it settled back down and would curl up around his hind legs. She smiled softly before she sighed again and went back to gazing into the empty fountain where even the fish were asleep. She rested her chin on her arm as she watched the moon's reflection move through the water. Another sleepless night was passing for her.
Every night since Jafar had told her of the death of that boy she had meet in the market place she had been unable to sleep. She couldn't rest knowing that she had caused his death! She blamed herself, after all if she hadn't left the castle he never would have been blamed, and that was the very thought that kept her up at night.
She was also restless over the fact that she had to marry soon. Her father had already stretched the laws as much as he was able. It was getting to the point where other royals stopped questioning her and started to question his ability not only as a father but as a ruler. If she didn't do something to the results would affect the whole kingdom. She dragged her fingers through her loose hair and went back to looking at the reflection of the moon, wishing that it would bring her the answers that she was seeking.
Jafar was watching the princess closely from the shadows. He had known that he would cause her distress when he told her of the boy's 'death'; however the results were even better than he expected. A sly smile crossed his face, the princess was very vulnerable, and he knew how desperate things were getting for her to choose a husband.
He stroked the head of his snake staff thoughtfully as his dark eyes continued to watch her. He had already 'found' a law that would convince the Sultan to marry him to Jasmine…however things would go so much simpler if she was willing. He slowly started to walk towards the distracted princess. Usually her mind was too resilient to mold…however, with the turmoil he could see in her eyes he thought tonight might be different.
Jasmine was just about to doze off, her head resting on the edge of the fountain when Rajah growled softly. It was a sleepy warning growl it proved he was still mostly asleep, but he was aware that there was someone approaching. She turned and her eyes widened in surprise at the sight of Jafar, her father's advisor.
She narrowed her dark eyes at him and said coldly "Jafar! What are you doing here?" She hadn't forgiven him for killing that innocent boy. She knew that he justified, saying they had believed that he had kidnapped her. The guilt once again tore through her; it was only because she had left the castle in the first place they had believed he kidnapped her. She got lost once again in the same train of thought that had already taken her attention for most of the night. This left her guard down giving Jafar an opening to make his move.
Jafar smirked darkly, yes the princess was very distracted tonight and this was an opening that he could not afford to lose. He stepped forward and set his staff down with a clank. It was a subtle trick he learned often worked. Like a charm the princess turned to find the source of the noise and was caught in the ruby gaze of the snake eyes.
Jasmine heard the sound and reacted instinctively. Before she could even understand what was happening she was caught in the burning gaze of the snake. It seemed like a fire was filling her mind, the flames burning away all thought while the warmth lulled her into a secure feeling as the staff took full control.
Jafar smiled as the princess's eyes became blank and empty. A look he had seen in the Sultan's eyes so often yet it had more appeal when it made the usually fierce princess soft and docile. He held it close to her face as he thought over what his first order should be.
Jasmine looked blankly up at Jafar, she could feel the control of the staff covering her mind as a cloak but she couldn't shake its control. Very slowly she stopped resisting and its hold became secure. She didn't fight when Jafar cupped her chin and forced her to look up at him.
"You're mine now…" Jafar purred as she nodded and smiled again as she looked up at him. He stroked his fingers against her cheek and started to force ideas into her fragile mind when he saw no resistance. "Good girl, now…after we part tonight you will act as you normally do, however, you will support the ideas that I propose to your father. You will encourage him to trust me, and most importantly little princess…." He paused before adding this last order before he rubbed his thumb over her soft lips and said "You are desperately in love with me."
Jasmine's eyes widened when she heard his last order. She gave a desperate mental shake of her mind, trying to break free of his hold. It was no use as the jeweled eyes of the snake flared up once again suppressing her mind and she said slowly "Y-yes…I understand."
Jafar smirked as he looked down at the young princess "Very good." He was going to return to his rooms and urge the princess to do the same before she was missed. However it was then that he noticed that her hair which was usually bound back was flowing along her back. He raised his hand, resisting at first before he stroked his slender fingers through her silky hair. He pulled back his hand before he turned away from her and added "Be sure to sleep princess."
The next morning dawned brightly as Jasmine woke slowly, she looked around her bedroom in confusion, wondering how she had gotten there from the garden. She shrugged her shoulders carelessly, thinking that one of the guards must have carried her. She began to get ready for the day, unaware of the change that had taken place inside of her mind.
Jafar had been awake for hours preparing for the day ahead. With the princess on his side he would soon have Agrabah in the palm of his hand! Though of course he would soon expand control…but everyone had to start somewhere. He smirked imagining how they day would go. He would start slowly, so as not to reveal himself too soon. He would introduce the discovered law that would allow the Grand Vizier to marry the princess. Then it would be Jasmine's turn to take part in the plan.
The Sultan smiled as Jasmine came into the room; happily humming she greeted him "Good morning father!" She kissed his cheek happily making the Sultan start in surprise. After all ever since her birthday she had been very sullen about her upcoming marriage. He wondered what had happened but didn't want to ruin her mood by bringing up her marriage, at least not so early in the morning.
As always Jafar sat on his right hand side while Jasmine stood on his left. He watched the princess closely and was glad to see the force of his spell still clouding her eyes. He had used a lot of his 'suggestion' on her last night. He knew it would wear off but he could always strengthen it when the need arose.
Deciding to press his advantage he bowed lowly before the sultan and said "I've found a solution to our problem! " He pulled out a long scroll and said "If the princess has not chosen a proper husband by the appointed time then the Sultan will choose for her."
The Sultan who was fruitlessly trying to feed Jafar's parrot Iago one of the million crackers he had on his person. "But Jasmine hated all of those suitors. How can I choose someone she hates?"
Jafar smiled at the Sultan's naïveté "Not to worry my liege there is more. It says in the event that a suitable prince cannot be found then the princess must been be wed to…" He paused for dramatic effect and to look more surprised as he said "The…Grand Vizier…why that would be…me!" He smiled as he looked up at the Sultan his plan slowly being fulfilled.
The Sultan looked uncertain as he went to read the law for himself. He knew it was imperative that Jasmine marry soon, but he had no desire to marry her to someone she hated. He knew that she had not been fond of any of the other suitors, but since the incident with the boy from the Marketplace she had been cold to Jafar. He started shaking his head when he heard Jasmine speak up from his side.
Jasmine frowned as she heard the suggestion from Jafar. It seemed insane; after all it was well known that she despised Jafar. However a little voice whispered into her ear 'would you rather marry a stranger?' She shivered at the thought of being bound to a stranger for her whole life. She knew at least what to expect from Jafar. She bit her lip, she had no desire to spend the rest of her life with Jafar, but he had loyally served her father for years. She forced a smile onto her face as she put a hand on her father's shoulder "We could at least consider it father, we are running out of options and we can trust Jafar."
Jafar was very pleased at how well the Princess was playing her part and she didn't even know it. His usual spells of suggestion worked instantly, but for the princess he used a powerful one that would settle slowly. He knew that if she felt the jaws of the spell clamp around her mind she would rebel and struggle; but if it settled over her mind like a warm blanket he doubted she would be able to resist.
The Sultan looked between the Grand Vizier and Jasmine with shock. He frowned as he became thoughtful, if Jasmine was willing to at least see if it would work then he had no choice. She had made it clear she would never marry any of the Princes that he had picked out for her. He nodded, his decision made "Very well…Jafar will be the current suitor for your hand in marriage and we will see how the courting process goes before making any final decisions."
Jafar stroked the head of his Serpent staff as he said "Splendid." He looked at Jasmine and was pleased to see that her face was for once passive towards him. Before she only ever looked at him with disdain or distrust. He smirked to himself; this was a rather nice change.
He stepped over to Jasmine's side and bowed lowly "I hope that I will be more agreeable to you princess, then your past suitors have been." He straightened and smiled down at her, mentally he noted that her eyes were clearing of the spell and becoming more wary. He would have to 'refresh' the spell on her.
Jasmine nodded slowly towards Jafar not certain what to say. The warm feeling that had been encouraging her that this was a good match was gone, and she felt doubt start to creep up in her mind. She was distracted when she heard trumpets off in the distance. She gave a polite nod to Jafar before going to the Balcony to see who was arriving now.
Jafar frowned when she escaped him, then a sly smile twisted his lips, the balcony would give him the seclusion he needed. He told Iago to keep the Sultan busy and followed the young princess out.
Jasmine shook her head as she watched the show off Prince Ali parade his way into the city. She could tell that he was another stuck up prince. The small voice in the back of her mind whispered 'Jafar is nothing like that.' It seemed a bit weaker this time though but she couldn't help agree with it. She heard someone join her on the balcony and turned.
Jafar smiled as he said "It is only I my princess, I was curious about this latest arrival." He made sure to keep a safe distance from her so that she wouldn't become alarmed. When she nodded and turned to continue watching the prince with obvious disgust on her face Jafar had to admit he was pleased.
He came up behind her, causing her to turn when she sensed him and pushed the head of the snake staff close to her face, the ruby eyes once again capturing her as he purred darkly "Remember princess Jasmine…you're falling in love with me, and you won't give this Prince Ali the time of day…Isn't that right Princess?"
Jasmine gave a small cry of alarm when she turned to see Jafar standing so close to her, then the red eyes of the snake clouded her vision and all thoughts were once again burned away. The whispers in the back of her mind grew powerful again, repeating Jafar's words over and over before she nodded weakly "Yes…" She felt his cold fingers cup her chin as he forced the once again enchanted princess to look up at him.
Jafar looked down into her face and smiled "Very good Princess…" He leaned in and stole a kiss from her while the enchantment ran its course. "Now I believe it's time to join your father in welcoming this Prince Ali." He led her along, since it was a powerful enchantment again she would be a little dazed afterwards, which Jafar thought was best around this Prince Ali.
Jasmine entered the throne room and saw her father talking to a young man who seemed to have brought a circus with him. He had a flying rug an elephant with him. Jafar ushered out the majority of the troupe that had come with him and she felt grateful to him that he had done so. She turned to Ali and sneered, he was just like all the other Princes before him. She felt Jafar come to stand next to her and relaxed unconsciously falling deeper into his spell.
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