Here you go - the next chapter in the sweet, sordid tale of Princess Sarah AKA MacKenzie and her beloved Prince Harmon. However, since this is so short, I'll post Chapter 11 as well. That's right - two chapters for the price of one! Oh, and Charmboy4, personally I think Singer would have welcomed any relationship between Harm and Mac since most likely, it would result in one of them leaving the office, making for one less senior officer in the way of her becoming the JAG. Anyway, enjoy! -MKR

Chapter 10: Maleficent's Joy

[Harmon whistles 'once upon a dream' as he approaches the cottage. He knocks on the door]

Maleficent: Come in!

[Harmon gets in and is surprised by a couple of Maleficent's servants. He struggles, but ultimately is completely tied. Maleficent and her raven watch the scene with deep satisfaction]

Maleficent: [lighting his face with candlelight] Well, this is a pleasant surprise. I set my trap for a peasant, and lo! I catch a prince! [laughs] Away with him. But gently, my pets, gently, I have plans for our royal guest.

[The fairies are still on their way. As they arrive, they find the door open. They enter and find Harmon's hat on the floor]

Fairies: Maleficent!

Madelynne: She's got Prince Harmon!

Anna: At the Forbidden Mountatin.

Jaclyn: But we can't, we can't go there!

Anna: Says who? We've got to.

[The fairies reach Maleficent's castle and cautiosly approach it. They are surprised by some guards, but get in unnoticed. They find a window to a room where Maleficent is having a feast, with her 'pets' dancing around a huge fire]

Maleficent: [talking to her raven] What a pity prince Harmon can't be here to enjoy the celebration. Come, we must go to the dungeon and cheer him up. [Maleficent walks toward the dungeon. Her raven and the fairies follow her. Maleficent talks to Harmon, who sits chained to the wall, head down] Oh come now, Prince Harmon. Why so melancholy? A wondrous future lies before you. You, the destined hero of a charming fairy tale come true. [The fairies appear in the window of the dungeon. Maleficent uses her magic wand to depict the following] Behold, King Albert's castle, and in yonder topmost tower, dreaming of her true love, the princess Sarah. But see the gracious whim of fate. Why, 'tis the very same peasant maid, who won the heart of our noble prince but yesterday. She is indeed most wondrous fair. Rich mahogany in her hair, lips that shame the red, red rose. In ageless sleep she finds repose. The years roll by, but a hundred years to a steadfast heart are 'bout a day. And now, the gates of the dungeon part, and the prince is free to go his way. Off he rides on his noble steed ... [In Maleficent's imagery, the prince is shown to be old, anything but what she's telling. Her voice drips with sarcasm] ... a valiant figure, straight and tall, to wake his love with love's first kiss, and prove that true love conquers all.

[Harmon struggles in his chains, but pauses.]

Harmon: Um, what the heck are you talking about?

[Madelynne starts towards Maleficent in anger]

Madelynne: Why, you mean ...

[Madelynne is pulled back by Anna. The raven has noticed Madelynne speaking and turns towards the window, but doesn't see the hidden fairies]

Maleficent: Come, my pet. Let us leave our noble prince with these happy thoughts. [at the door] A most gratifying day. [outside the dungeon, she locks the door] For the first time in sixteen years I shall sleep well.

Madelynne: [sarcastic] Yeah, well, sweet dreams!