From: ChocChipCookie69@aol.com Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2001 20:02:22 EST Subject: (no subject) Source: direct Title: X-Smiles-A Fairytale (1/1) Author: Sparkle Email: chocchipcookie69@aol.com Rating: PG Category: MSR Spoilers: None Summary: Happily ever after? Feedback: Bring it on!!! Once upon a time there lived Princess Dana Scully, whose mother Queen Margaret ruled over the whole kingdom of Maryland. The family was very rich and powerful, and Princesses Dana and Melissa and Princes Bill and Charles were very popular amongst the subjects. Princess Dana was by far the most beautiful maiden in the land, but alas!this also brought her problems. She had to quickly choose a suitable husband, but there were so many suitors, she couldn't decide. Finally, after many hours of pondering, she had narrowed her choices down to three. There was Doggett, the Dungeon Master, Pendrell the Court Jester and finally Mulder, keeper of the X. "But mother,"Princess Dana one day complained. "How will I choose?" "Dana my dear, you must follow your heart. But in the mean time, why don't you call up Spellcaster Skinner. I'm sure he will be able to help you." So Dana did. She climbed aboard Queequeg, her trusty steed, and galloped off to the mysterious land they call...DC. When she arrived there she found the spellcaster busily chopping wood. "O, spellcaster, what should I do? I cannot choose out of the three men!" The sunlight gleamed on Spellcaster Skinner' head and he said "There is only one for you, and it is the Keeper of the X. Go to Virginia and seek him out, it is there he is currently on a quest. Seek him out, it is only him that can make you happy, truly and undoubtedly happy." Dana once more climbed on her steed and galloped off back to her pink glittery castle. She would need provisions if she was to find the mysterious Mulder. The hot sun beat down on the princess's back. She had with her a crystal ball that the Spellcaster had given her. He had also told her that she would meet many foes on the way. She was riding along when all of a sudden a mighty cloud of smoke rose up thru the humid air, and an evil cackle could be heard. "Who's there?"Dana called, trying to hide the fear in her voice. "Hahahahaha!!!!I am CGB Spender, mighty troll of the Cancers. Cross me if you dare!!!" Princess Dana swallowed hard. Who was this mysterious man? "I'm not scared of you!!!"she yelled bravely. "I have a proposition for you. I'll tell you where the man u seek can be found, for an exchange..."the voice belonged to a stooped man, with greying hair and a giant pipe hanging out of his mouth. "What kind of...exchange?"The princess's curiosity was aroused. "Quite the monarchy, come work 4 me,"he said quickly, drawing on his pipe again. "Why would I do that? Do you know who I am? I'm one of the richest women in the world!!!Besides, I know where Mulder is. He's in Virginia, so ha!!" Princess Dana tossed her head and rode past forcefully. Heehee, she thought, if that was a foe, this should be easy...But alas! all of a sudden a huge green beast leapt out of the bushes at her. Queequeg reared up, pawing the air with his mighty hooves. The beast snarled again, glaring at her with glowing red eyes. She gasped, and pulled out her trusty magic cross. She swung it twice round her head and let it fly at the beast. It screamed once, then fell back, seemingly crying. Dana felt a pang of guilt. "Good shot,"said a voice behind her. "Oh my God,"she exclaimed. It was the mighty ruler of all the kingdoms of X...King Carter of the Files. He flicked his blond hair and smiled. "I know what would be alot easier for you...I will transport you straight to the man you desire. Be prepared to fight for him." "Is there a catch,"asked the ever-resourceful Dana. "Yes. You must tell me this...do you love him or not?" "Of course I love him!"Dana snapped. "Why do you think I'm going on a quest for???" "Alright, keep your knickers on!"King Carter chuckled to himself as Dana stepped into his transporter and disappeared. Mulder would have alot to handle with this one-just because he was drop-dead gorgeous the princess wouldn't take any of his nonsense. Dana, meanwhile, had landed in a strange looking place. It seemed she was in a large hall, with corridors spreading left and right. Swallowing again she stepped out of the tramsporter. "Hello?" "Hi!"said a voice. A man came around the corner, brushing a hand through his brown hair. He smiled. Dana smiled back. This had to be Mulder, he was so hot! She cleared her throat. "I am Princess Dana of Maryland and I come to meet Mulder, keeper of the X. Are you him?" "Er, of course I am. I-I came here to welcome you,"he stuttered. Dana let down her guard and took his outstretched hand. But while Dana's thoughts were of happiness at finding the man she loved, one thought occupied her mind-didn't Mulder have two arms...? 'Mulder'led Dana through to the kitchen, where he disappeared into the cellar to get a bottle of wine. Suddenly her fluffy purple Nokia beeped. It was Spellcaster Skinner. "Your Highness?" "Yes?" "Er, where are you?" Dana shrugged to herself. "I'm at Mulder's castle. He's just getting some wine. Why?" "Look, you have to get out of there!!"the spellcaster shouted. "That isn't Mulder!!! Your highness? Dana...?" But Dana couldn't reply. 'Mulder' had picked her up and thrown her Nokia into the breadbin. Despite only having one arm, Dana's captor was suprisingly strong. He took her down to the basement and threw her into the darkness. "Who are you?!"she shouted."Dontcha know who I am??!!I'm a PRINCESS!!" "So?"the onearmed man snapped. "I'm a mystrious kinda guy who can't decide whether he's good ar bad, but you don't see me complaining, do you?" He walked out. "Dana? Of Maryland?" said a quiet voice in the corner. "Who the hell are you??"she snapped, getting up and brushing herself off. "I'm Mulder, Keeper of X. I was looking for my sister and sorting out the oddities of the area when that man came here and held me hostage. He's Krycek." Dana peered out of the darkness. The minute she saw his hazel eyes she knew she should have known Krycek was an imposter. "How do we get out of here?"she asked softly. "I don't know." "I do,"said a female voice. "Oh my God!"Mulder exclaimed. "It's you!" "That's right. It's me. My name is Marita Covarrubias. I am a witch, a good one. I will help you." "Why do you want to help us?"Dana asked suspiciously. "Krycek told me he loved me...then he left me for dead. I need to get my own back even if it is on ly a little." Dana nodded sympathetically. "Men are scum, aren't they?" she commented. Mulder looked a little pissed off. "So how do we get out of here?"he asked briskly. "Here's a tunnel. Go through and you'll be just outside." The two prisoners thanked Marita for her help and began crawling along the tunnel. "Hey, Mulder. If this is your castle and all, why didn't you know there was an escape route?"Mulder shifted around in the tunnel so he was facing her. "I was waiting for you. Spellcaster Skinner told me you were coming." "Really?"Dana smiled. Mulder smiled back. A few moments passed. She leant forward, and laid her lips on...thin air. Mulder had already continued down the tunnel. "Come on Dana!"he called back. "Now far now.." Dana sulked. Her mind was full of doubts about whether it was really worth coming all this way. She was tired, dirty and getting pretty claustophobic. Mulder was treating her like his irritating little sister and she was very pissed off. Eventually though, they reached the end of the tunnel. They pulled themselves out and blinked in the glare of the sunlight. Dana straightened her crown and looked around. "Where is everybody?"she murmered. "I don't know. Oh, there's a little store over there! I need to top up my phone, so I'll be back in a minute. Do you want anything?" "Sure. Just some water. Evian, not tap,"Dana replied. She scowled at his back. Why hadn't he made a move on her? She, of course, would declare that she was innocent and it was against royal protocol, but still. He hadn't even flirted. She watched him return, dialling into his phone. Dana swallowed and, since there was noone was around, decided to go against her staunch Catholic background. "Hey, I can get..."but Mulder couldn't finish his sentence. Dana's lips were on his and her hands in his hair. He pulled away and grinned. "What was that for?" Dana shrugged. "Well, I came all this way to find you and I needed a little...uh...reward,"she blushed. "Hey, that's cute. You're blushing!" "I am so not. You just think I am because you're a man and you seem to believe that evrything revolves around you!" "Whoa, calm down! Gee, I was only joking,"Mulder pulled her into a hug, breathing into her hair. "So, can I get your phone number?" "Uh...there's not much point. You can't phone me, my phones in Krycek's breadbin. How do I get it back?" "I'll buy you one Dana. Say, do you hear that music?" "Yeah,"she agreed. "It sounds like...uh...'Walking In Memphis.'" She shrugged again. The two walked over the grassy knoll and saw a massive group of people. There was Queen Margaret and all Dana's brothers and her sister, Mulder's mother Duchess Teena and even Spellcaster Skinner. Mulder waved. There were his three friends, the Imps, Langly, Byers and Frohike and Marita danced away with Pendrell the Jester. Dana looked at Mulder, and smiled. This time, when he smiled back, he pulled her close. Placing his lips on hers, he kissed her, and then took her down to the dance floor. A huge disco ball descended from nowhere and the band broke into the first chords of 'Beyond the Sea.' And above it all sat King Carter, with a contented smile on his face. This was how it should be, how it always should have been................. Scully sat up suddenly. She shook her head and looked at her clock- 11:21 pm. She shook her head. What a strange dream, she thought to herself. She needed her sleep-she had to be at the bureau tomorrow at nine. Scully was confused at one part of the dream. Who was Doggett? And who was King Carter? He looked pretty familiar, but she couldn't put her finger on who it was. Running a hand through her short red hair she looked down at the sleeping man beside her and smiled. Gently running a finger through his brown hair she knew that was one part of the dream that had made perfect sense to her. Scully turned over and went back to sleep. ***********************THE***************END**************************