And Pichi Began to Read:
"King Ayalmird, ruler of Qefezh ruled his land with a good strength. There was little crime and poverty and much happiness and joy. Ayalmird had seven children, the eldest being Prince Kirth and the youngest being Princess Sinajwa. Prince Kirth was growing to be much like his father, which pleased Ayalmird so much that, when his fleet discovered an uncharted land neighboring Qefezh, he claimed it and named Kirth king over it. On the same day, he announced that Kirth would someday be king of Qefezh as well.
"Over the years, every one of Ayalmird's children were happily wed except for Sinajwa. Sinajwa's beauty was so captivating that no man could ever love her beyond her allure. The young Sinajwa, although a wealthy princess, only longed to be loved.
"After Ayalmird's peaceful death, Kirth joined his and his father's kingdoms and named the land 'Drimlaya,' which is the backwards spelling of 'Ayalmird.' But, the peace did not last long. Terrifying giants attacked the land and took over the throne. Kirth escaped with some brave men, but Sinajwa was captured by the giants' king who forced her to be engaged to his vile son.
"So, Sinajwa secretly went to see a mystic. She told her - "
As Pichi turned the page, a blinding light shot out of the book.
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"Did you hear that?" Iago asked Genie, who tossed another book onto a pile of other useless books.
"Hear what?"
Then he heard the voices of Pichi, Aladdin, and Jasmine calling out in fear. The sound was followed by a surge of blinding light.
Then nothing.
"Al! Jas!" Genie flew over to where they were, but there was nothing.