Episode 37

**Episode 37** of Forever After is the thirty-seventh episode in the series.

## Summary

With Aladdin and Princess Badroulbadour happily married, Lea is shocked to discover that she has more to do before the story is completed.

## Plot

With Prince Aladdin and Princess Badroulbadour married, the Sultan's Advisor steps away from the celebrations for some time to think. The Sorceress, Aladdin's Aunt, is there with him, and asks why the man who has such proximity to power isn't at the wedding.

The Advisor says that while he is happy for his Sultan's joy and the influx of wealth to the kingdom, he is unhappy that Prince Aladdin has married the Princess rather than his own son. The Sorceress comments that she had never heard of a Prince Aladdin before, and the Advisor said he hadn't either, but Prince Aladdin came with rubies the size of his fist, an offer that couldn't be refused.

The Sorceress quickly realizes just who Prince Aladdin was as she comments on the unexpected cards one could be dealt. The Advisor admits that while his hopes are dashed, he will not wallow in self-pity for long. Putting aside his pride, he finds that he cannot even dislike the new prince, who will do well for the people, and the Sorceress begins to scheme a way for such a thing to not happen.

Elsewhere, the magic of the Genie makes the palace Aladdin promised Princess Badroulbadour. The Sultan is pleased at the speed of the work and asks for the name of the contractor. Aladdin promises to provide for the needs of the kingdom, and Lea pulls her aside, warning her about the unwanted attention she'll get if she keeps using the magic of the Genie too much.

Aladdin agrees to heed Lea's words and put the lamp away for a while, and Lea asks if Aladdin will be content. Aladdin comments that she doesn’t know why she wouldn't be, and goes back to her new wife as Lea open her book to the story of Aladdin. Lea begins to recite the words that end the story, and her book snaps shut. Lea realizes that the story isn't done, but she doesn't know what else to do.

Lea heads outside to think, and sees Captain Hook, who leads her on a chase away from the palace. When Lea catches up, she draws her sword and attempts to attack Hook, who catches Lea by the throat and throws her onto the ground. Hook comments on the attack from behind shows promise in becoming a pirate, and Lea demands to know why Hook hasn't killed her yet after having so many chances.

Hook laughs at Lea's lack of knowledge of Forever After rules, and explains that a villain can only kill in their own story as the price for story hopping. Nevertheless, Hook bows out of the confrontation, saying that the main act was underway, and Lea realizes that Hook was a distraction.

Back at Aladdin's Palace, the Sorceress arrives with a new, golden oil lamp in her hands, and asks the servant if there were any old lamps inside that are available for trade. The servant thinks of Aladdin's silver lamp with the Genie and goes to retrieve it. With the trade complete, the Sorceress rubs the lamp, becoming the new master of the Genie, and start to make a wish for the palace and all inside to-

Lea cuts her off as she knocks the lamp out of her hands, the Sorceress tries to fight back, but her magic is much weaker and smaller than the last time they fought at the entrance to the Cave of Wonders. Aladdin and Badroulbadour rush outside, and Aladdin picks up the lamp while asking why it was outside. Lea explains that her fake Aunt had come back to steal it.

The Sorceress yells that Aladdin had stolen the lamp from her, and Aladdin explains that she had never intended to steal, but her 'Aunt' had said the cave was her destiny. At first, Aladdin didn't understand, but the lamp had led her to her true destiny, Badroulbadour.

The Sorceress says the magic is wasted on Aladdin, and none of them need the lamp like she does. Aladdin offers her 'Aunt' the lamp and all the magic if she leaves, because she doesn't need it. Lea tries to convince her not to, fearing the Sorceress will destroy Aladdin if she does. The Sorceress vows that they will never see her again if she is given the lamp.

Aladdin still believes in promises, and gives her Aunt the lamp, saying there is nothing without trust. The Sorceress weeps as she offers her gratitude, and wishes to go home. The magic of the Genie takes away the Sorceress, Aladdin's Palace, and Aladdin's title as Prince as Aladdin bids her Aunt farewell.

Badroulbadour asks what happened, and Aladdin explains that she is not really a prince, but a humble merchant who came upon a magic lamp. The things she had gain with the magic were fleeting, but the love Aladdin has for Badroulbadour was true. Aladdin begs for Badroulbadour's forgiveness and understands if the princess wishes to leave her.

Badroulbadour replies that she thinks she would like to hear the story of the merchant without a lamp, and Lea quickly takes her book out again as Aladdin stands up and takes Badroulbadour's hands again. Lea opens her book to the story of *Aladdin*, and proclaims that they lived happily ever after.

A short distance away, Hook sees the flash of light that comes with the completion of a story, and comments that the Wicked Witch won't be happy about this as she and Sangria leave with their own portal.

## Important Events

* Lea completes the story of *Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp*

## Characters

Aladdin

Badroulbadour

Sultan’s Advisor

Auntie

Sultan

Lea

Robin (Cameo)

Captain Hook

Sangria

Wicked Witch (Mentioned)

## Credits

*Written by Violet Matter*

*Storyboarding by Valery Yu*

*Art by Hannah Patten*

Backgrounds by Megan Roberts

*Lettering by Kylie Hunsinger*

*Copy editing by Kat Vendetti*

*Produced by Quinn Sosna-Spear and Wil Kennedy*

## Trivia

* The Blue Caterpillar's's Hookah from Episode 28 makes a cameo appearance when the Sultan's Advisor is smoking.