TRUE LOVERS

AUTHOR'S NOTE:

This is a fanfic for the movie series, Shrek. I began writing this during testing week when it was the only movie that could keep us content long enough to be quiet. It is set in a future time in the series, a time where the children are gone and Shrek has been taken captive during war. It is just Fiona, her servants, Donkey, Dragon, and their youngest daughter Shrieka. This is a romance, and though this is a Shrek fanfic, it is not hilarious at all because my sense of humor involves the perverted or disgusting, and often vulgar language. This story has adventure, action, love, and a slight crossover with Phantom of the Opera (crazy huh? I failed to mention how bored I was in the beginning, correct? Well, this is the epitome of boring). Now that you may or may not have read this long ass author's note (it's T for slight language and murder), maybe you can read this long ass story too. Please review if you feel the need, and feel free to give me the right feedback. Enjoy the story, and try not to fall asleep. I'm trying to make the ending worth it.

*bolded areas are important, so just read these if you want to skim

****BEGINNING OF FANFIC!****

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CHAPTER ONE

Fiona looked up from her book. It had been years since she had looked up to see her husband, or one of their children. She expected to see one of them now, but it was merely a servant.

"Madam, there is a visitor here for you. Would you like to see them?" the servant asked. Fiona marked her place and placed her book beside her.

"Only if they will see me here. My knee is bothering me again," Fiona replied. The servant nodded and picked up a nearby phone.

"I shall call Doctor Nodsworth. He'll prescribe you something," the servant said quietly. Fiona shook her head.

"The drugs make me woozy, but I will see my guest now," Fiona said sternly. The newest servants were not to her liking in their ways, but she preferred not to show it so that they would continue to stay.

"Yes, Madam," the servant whispered. He walked outside and gestured to someone. The servant led them inside and then left them alone.

"Do you remember me, Queen?" the person asked.

"You have not revealed you face, Sir. Do so and I just may."

"I cannot," the person whispered.

"Why can you not reveal your identity? Nothing is going to leave this very room. I will make sure of it."

"Thank you, but…it is preference. I have other information, however, and it concerns some people from your past. A piece of land in a swamp is needed for a new kingdom, and you are the only name listed on the deed. Would you like for me to help you keep it or must I prepare to make the sale?"

"How is my name the only one listed? My husband is still considered to be alive."

"I know this also, Queen, but the area does not," he said quietly.

"I cannot sell it. It belongs to my husband."

"I will help you fight for it then. I will deliver the documents tomorrow evening, unless you object?"

"I object to not knowing my allies."

"You will remember in time, Madam. Good evening," the person bowed, exiting the room.

Fiona did not sleep well that night. She could not stop thinking about the mysterious man and how much he knew about her. She also wondered why the town knew about Shrek's disappearance. Seven ogres were hired to act like Shrek and to travel to other kingdoms. Fiona guessed that someone had ruined their plan, someone who she and Shrek knew very well: Donkey.

"Honey! I'm ho-ome!" Donkey brayed loudly. A burst of fire flew over his head. "Whoa! Shrieka, that is not what you do to your poor old pops. Where's you mom at?" Donkey asked. His daughter then used her smoke signals to tell him. Shrieka had the donkey-form of Down Syndrome and could not talk or function like her older brothers and sisters.

'Mom went shopping. She thought I could stay here, since you were to come home early,' Shrieka smoked. Donkey nodded.

"And someone as sweet as you is sure to have no problems," Donkey smiled.

'No, there was one,' Shrieka whispered.

"What happened!?!" Donkey screamed. Shrieka flew to the back of the house. Donkey trotted and saw a man with a mask on sitting in his wife's favorite chair. "What are you doing in my house?"

"Sit down, Donkey. Miss, could we talk alone?" the figure asked. Shrieka nodded and left the room. "Sit down Donkey."

"I ain't doing shit for you," Donkey hissed. "Why do you think you can just waltz in here? You didn't hurt my daughter, did you, because I'd have to beat your ass?"

"I am not that kind of person, Donkey. I came here for your help. Why would I do anything to insult you?"

"I don't know! I don't even know you!" Donkey yelled.

"Calm down," the figure whispered. "I am here from your past, but I cannot reveal my identity at this time."

"You can break into my house, but you can't even tell me your name? You one sick mother––" Donkey mumbled, stopping himself.

"It's a legal matter. Otherwise, I would tell you. I am here because of Fiona. I need your help with some legal matters. I need papers, so that I can fight for Shrek's land."

"Now you could've told me that before I started cussing you. Sorry, but I didn't know. What exactly do you need?" Donkey asked enthusiastically. The figure nodded at Donkey's sudden readiness to help him.

"You have connections with the kingdom after Shrek's land. I'm here to help you sue them for the piece of…swamp land for compensation," the figure smiled. Donkey hopped and smiled.

"So, I get revenge for helping a friend? Alright I'm in!" Donkey yelled.

"Good. Fiona is expecting me to give her legal documents tomorrow evening. I have even arranged for a time. The documents will be for your compensation, and they will concern your ownership. I know that you've been free since your last day in captivity, but…"

"Fiona is going to own me? If we lose, I'll still be hers! You can't do that to me, not after all I've done!" Donkey sobbed.

"It will not be that way. She is the queen and can regrant your freedom if things do not go well. I have already thought of every legal possibility. Your marriage will be fine because of marriage clauses called by Fiona, mostly for you. The law is behind you, Donkey. You just need to use it to help Shrek, and his family. Fiona will surely contact the children very soon and tell them about the possible loss of land. The daughters are looking forward to the land for their families. You cannot do that to them."

"You're right," Donkey whispered. "What else do I have to do?"

"Just follow my lead. I will do everything for you, but you must obey me. You will be needed in court, and you must act as I direct you."

"I will! I will!" Donkey called. Flapping could be heard nearby. Dragon was back. The figure leapt as soon as she hit the ground, and he left with Donkey's full trust and his hopes for helping his lost friend.

"Madam, here are the documents," a servant whispered. Fiona sat behind Shrek's desk, mostly studying the papers he left behind.

"Thank you," Fiona whispered. "Is he coming to explain these papers to me?"

"He will arrive shortly. His horse was spooked by the drawbridge, Madam. It took six knights to catch him, but the figure is alright. The abilities of a ninja, he has."

"That is enough for now," Fiona whispered, not in the mood for anything. The servant nodded and left the room. He directed the figure into the office and closed the door behind him.

"Good day, Queen. So, my documents need explaining?" the figure smiled.

"I am not ignorant, Sir," Fiona whispered. "These have nothing to do with land. The documents speak of an…'insurance claim'. Who are you working with?"

"Donkey," the figure replied. "I hate lying to you, but it was necessary, It is the only way for you to attain and keep this piece of land. Are you willing to help us. You are Donkey's only piece of security in this transaction."

"Alright, but you better explain your motives before I arrest you for treason."

The figure nodded and proceeded to explain the legal transaction to her. Fiona listened intently, and she saw what the man was trying to so: avoid war. She realized that he acted like a king, majestic and intelligent, and that he would be perfect in the position, if he wasn't already. She smiled to herself, but then became nostalgic and put her head on the desk.

"Madam?" the figure asked. Fiona lifted her head and made it where he could see her face. "Are you alright?"

"This is all so much for me," she whispered. The figure nodded. "I never expected my husband to face more oppression. Equality showed itself in so many ways, but now…I cannot continue to believe in my followers until they believe in me."

"I am sorry for your troubles, Madam, but I feel that you will find him again one day, even if it is in spirit."

"I do not believe in religion," Fiona whispered. The figure nodded.

"You can only believe in your love for Shrek."

Fiona began to cry and escorted herself from the room, but not before giving him her signature. The figure left successful, but with a heavy weight on his heart.

****End of Chapter One ****

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So, if you enjoyed this chapter, there are more to come! Send me a review if you have the time, and pray that I finish typing everything soon (I've been handwriting it at school, but I figured you all would want to read it. Am I right? Send me a message!) Chapter Two will be added soon!

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