Shimmer and Shine: The Zeta Complex

by darraq

Zeta the sorceress had attempted to take over Zahramay Falls many times, but failed, but then she meets someone who offers to give her what she wants. But, when Zeta transports to the real world, she eventually realizes that Princess Samira has something she doesn't have, no matter how powerful she'll get, and when things go too far, Zeta has to choose if she wants power, or love?

1. Chapter 1

NOTES: This story take place 5 years after the animated pre-school series. Look up on deviantart for some pictures that show some of the characters
are slightly different.

EXAMPLES: Zeta has grown up a little bit, and Nazboo is a full-grown dragon. (Hellotimelord) Shimmer and Shine taller. (FireIce64)

Chapter 1:

Zahramay Falls, the home to all genies, like sisters Shimmer and Shine, along with Princess Samira, the most powerful genie and mentor to all genies-in-training.
The Zahramay Falls Marketplace was a popular destination for the genies to go shopping. However, there was also an evil sorceress living there, Princess Samira's rival and former genie school friend, Zeta. Zeta had grown up a bit and had gotten as tall as Empress Caliana. Her plans to take over Zahramay Falls many times are usually foiled by Shimmer and Shine, with help from Leah, Zac, and Zac's genie, Kaz. Nazboo, Zeta's pet dragon who was once a baby, had grown into a bigger dragon, and he can fly Zeta around, which led her to pawn her flying motor scooter (which kept breaking down/running out of genie dust) for more potions. Nazboo was able to still come inside Zeta's lair, thanks to a magical necklace Zeta made for him. Every time Nazboo came near a door opening, he shrinks down small enough to get inside, and he became big again when he went outside. Currently Zeta was in her lair, pacing around, thinking about her next plan on how to take over Zahramay Falls would be.

Zeta: Believe me, Nazboo. Many times I tried to take over Zahramay Falls failed because Shimmer, Shine, and Leah were always where I was. Do you know if there's any
way I can get Samira's staff without having those annoying genies come in?

Nazboo still retained his happy and silly personality when he was a baby dragon, and he replied happily with: 'Friends.'

Zeta: (in frustration, ignoring Nazboo) The thing is, what can I do to make sure Shimmer and Shine don't try to stop to become the most powerful person in Zahramay Falls
this time?!
Nazboo: Tummy rub!
Zeta: No, tummy rubs right now, Nazboo. (gets an idea) What I do need are a few more potions to get more powerful. Then I can swipe Samira's staff out from under her! (laughs wickedly)
Let's go, Nazboo!
Nazboo: Coming!

Nazboo flew to the marketplace, with Zeta riding on his back, while some of the genies there looked on.

Zeta: I sure hope this plan doesn't fail.
Mysterious Person: What plan?

Zeta looked over to see the mysterious person, (a man, who's disguised in a robe, a mask that only shows his eyes, and speaks in a Hispanic accent) and was afraid of what
he might do to her. However, the mysterious person motioned to Zeta that he didn't want to cause trouble for her, and wanted to talk to her. Zeta made a potion appear with
her hands, held it with her in case this person tricked her. She got off of Nazboo, and walked over to see what the mystery person wanted. He came over to whisper in her ear: 'I'm willing to give you what you mostly desire: power over everyone here. That is, if you're willing to team up with me to do it.'

Zeta thought about this. She didn't know who this person was, but she liked where this was heading. The man was making a good offer. Zeta could not just get Samira's staff, but other magical stuff the other genies could have, including Shimmer and Shine's gems.

Zeta: Okay. I'm ready! Meet me at my lair later today. It's purple in a dark place.
M.P.: Great. You and I will certainly be the new rulers of Zahramay Falls before you know it! (walks away whistling)

In the forest, Leah, Zac, Kaz, (who are now tall as Shimmer and Shine) along with the two genie sisters, were on a special mission by Princess Samira herself. Somewhere deep in the forest, was a special big gem, that, if used correctly, could power all of Zahramay Falls.

Leah: This gem must be super important if Princess Samira needs us to retrieve it.
Shimmer: We better make sure it doesn't falls into the wrong hands.
Shine: Like Zeta, that sneaky sorceress?
Zac: (laughs) Yes. We'll be ready though, if we see her and Nazboo around.
Kaz: (nervously) We're just lucky we only have to deal with one evil magical being.

Little did they know, that the mysterious guy had gotten to the forest, and was hiding in a nearby bush, overhearing their conversation.

M.P.: That's what you think, kids! (laughs evilly) Yes, expect what her name is, Zeta, to show up. But don't expect me to not tell her about the big gem! (runs out of the forest)