The Imaginary Genie
Once upon a time, long ago, in a faraway kingdom, lived a handsome and brave prince. But, this is not that kingdom.
— It's the palace of my master, Aladdin the XV.
The Master's Last Wishes
— I'm going to die, Genie. I've fulfilled my wishes. I've lived a great life, but my time has come. Thank you for never leaving me.
— That's because you hid my lamp.
— Go, Genie. I set you free, Genie. Go, Genie.
— But, master, where shall I go without my lamp?
— Go on vacation. Travel the world. Live for yourself. And when you return, the lamp will be waiting for you here.
— But...
— Go, Genie.
Unexpected Freedom
— No! Master!
— I'm still alive, you idiot!
— Oh!
On that sunny afternoon, I left the palace, not knowing my fate. Undecided where to go, Hawaii or Goa.
Well, I decided to go to Hawaii, because the name had more letters. Man, if I had known what a roller coaster ride it was going to be!
Paradise in Hawaii
Boy, what a beautiful place it was!
— Welcome to Hula Pau Beach, Hawaii! Sir, would you like something to drink?
— It's like I've been living in a lamp all this time, which was technically true.
— Sir?
— Excuse me, with your permission, madam, may I have the most delicious drink?
— It's a free country, sir. You can have anything you want.
The Taste of Freedom
— Ah! And that hit me. I'm no longer a servant. I'm a free man, a genie, a man. A genie, a man. I know! Whatever it is, I'm free!
— Your 234th glass of exotic coconut.
— Ah, aren't you the best? You have more, right?
— Yes, sir.
It was so much fun! All my life I've been taking orders. And now I'm giving them to others? Wait! What's that? They're dancing.
Let me show you real dancing. Excuse me, my turn.
Fun and Consequences
Oopsie! But I wasn't going to give up.
— Hello! It's my vacation and I'm free!
— Thank you, sir!
— Ah!
Oopsie! Hmm, I can do that too. Even better.
— Yes, in your dreams.
— Take heed!
Seriously, bro, are you stealing my food? Oopsie!
— Mommy, the moon is so pretty!
— Indeed, darling.
— I wish it were bigger!
Just you wait.
— Mommy, look, my wish came true!
— Happy to help, child.
A Wish with Devastating Effects
It really looks much better up close. Why does it have to be so far away? What's happening?
— Oh, no! The moon's gravity is causing this tide!
— What? What have I done?
— Hey, what about my babies?
Oopsie!
— I want to let you go, but I can't.
— Me too! Why is it so hard?
— Oh, no! They're stuck! No fear when Genie is here!
Failure and Regret
— Ah!
— Thank goodness I'm...
— Ah!
Maybe I don't belong here. I keep trying to help people, but I end up hurting them. Forgive me, I even managed to upset the dolphin.
Oh, I can't explain how I felt at that moment. It was like my socks were wet. I decided enough was enough. I decided, I'm going back to my master.
Love at First Sight
Until I saw her.
— Look! The Princess of Hawaii, Princess Eliza!
— Princess Eliza!
It was love at first sight. It was a feeling I had never felt before. It was like... like my socks had dried.
At that moment I knew: she is my destiny. The universe brought me to Hawaii because of her. I decided to go to her and impress her with my charm.
The Unexpected Obstacle
But then...
— Prince Alton of Waltland. Yes, they will marry in a month.
— Ha ha ha!
You see? Love either makes you a man or destroys you. The problem is, I'm not a man. I'm a genie. And it's time not to let man decide my fate.
I decided that Princess Eliza would be mine, no matter what.
Failed Attempts to Impress
— Ah! Oh, no!
— Excuse me!
— Ah!
Rescue and Reality
— Alton!
— Ah!
— Alton!
— Ah!
— He's fine now.
It's... it's just a toy.
— Ha ha ha!
You know, I really thought it would work. Silly me. Hey, where is the princess today? I don't see her here.
The Truth of Love
— Why is Prince Alton sick? She's taking care of him.
— Oh? Why is she taking care of him?
I was thinking, even after she saw what a loser he is.
— My love, I am here for you, now and forever. Please, get well soon.
At that moment I realized how wrong I had been. I loved Eliza, it's true, but she loved someone else. She wanted to be with him. And, and as a genie, it is my duty to respect people's wishes.
It was time to let go of the bad genie inside me.
The Rescue Plan
— Alton!
— He's fine now.
— Oh, nonsense! My son is marrying the princess just so we can own Hawaii. He doesn't love her.
— Uh, so good, because I arranged his meeting with a wealthy merchant who wants to invest in his New Hawaii project.
— Oh, dear, Aladdin! Alton is a scoundrel and his father too. I must help Eliza before it's too late.
The true bad genie will return.
Disguise and Unmasking
— Oh, yes! Hello, sir! I'm your driver.
— You're late.
— Sorry, sir, traffic was heavy.
— Take me to the palace now.
— Oh, yes, I will take you, Mr. Merchant. Not just to the palace.
The plan was simple. The merchant was going to meet Alton. Only, the merchant was going to be me. Ha ha ha!
— Welcome, Mr. Merchant! I hope your journey was uneventful.
— It was. Thank you for making time to meet us.
Meanwhile, I made sure Princess Eliza didn't hear the conversation.
— Your Highness, the prince asked you to come to the green room.
— Okay. Uh, where is he?
The Truth Comes Out
— You mean the princess didn't know that?
— No, but that's not a problem. Once I marry her, Hawaii is mine. She will have no authority at all.
— You're marrying the princess just because she's rich? Ha ha! I like it. You're just like me. But be careful, if she has any suspicion...
— Ah, don't worry. She's naive. She won't suspect a thing.
— Alton?
— Uh, Eliza, my love, what are you doing here?
— I heard everything!
— What are you talking about?
— I will leave you two alone.
The Victory of Good
— I can't believe it!
— Ha ha ha!
So, that was it. Princess Eliza canceled the wedding, and Alton and his father were banished from Hawaii. I freed the merchant. The poor guy had no idea what was going on.
Well, I was thinking of confessing my love to the princess. But what would be the point? I'm a genie, fickle. The circus...
A New Adventure
Oh, and my vacation isn't over yet. See you at my next destination. Until then...
— How long have I been... Oopsie!
The moral of the story is that true freedom is not just about doing what you want, but also about understanding the consequences of your actions and using power wisely, respecting the wishes and happiness of others. Sometimes, giving up what you think you want for the good of others is the noblest action.
