
The Mouse Queen's Wish
By Inry Rokan Yin

04 Oct, 2023

Cinderella was a beautiful young woman known for her kindness and strength. However, she was not happy. The prince, who seemed perfect in every way, was only interested in her because of her small feet that fit into the glass shoes.

The thought of marrying someone who only cared about her foot size made Cinderella feel dejected. She felt a strange bond with her pet mouse, Jaq, who loved her unconditionally.

One day, Cinderella had a peculiar idea. She decided she no longer wanted to be a princess but a mouse! She thought, "I'd be happiest as a mouse queen, living with Jaq."

Cinderella approached her fairy godmother with her unusual request. The fairy godmother was surprised but respected Cinderella's decision.

The fairy godmother waved her wand and Cinderella's body began to shrink. She felt herself becoming lighter and furrier. She was transforming into a mouse.

Cinderella was now a mouse. She looked at her tiny paws and twitched her whiskers with delight. She was no longer a princess, but a mouse queen.

The fairy godmother then turned to the glass slippers. With another wave of her wand, she enlarged them, making them the perfect size for Cinderella's stepsisters.

Cinderella's stepsisters were thrilled when they saw the shoes. They each put on one, excited about the possibility of marrying the prince.

However, the stepsisters began to argue over who would marry the prince. They were both so determined that they refused to remove the shoes, each hoping to be chosen.

Meanwhile, Cinderella was exploring her new life as a mouse. She found joy in simple things like running through the grass, nibbling on cheese, and playing with Jaq.

Cinderella and Jaq built a cozy nest in the corner of the kitchen. They spent their days playing and exploring, free from the worries and troubles of the human world.

Cinderella's stepsisters' quarrel escalated. They refused to eat or sleep, each determined to outlast the other. The once beautiful glass slippers now seemed like shackles.

As Cinderella watched the chaos from her nest, she felt a sense of relief. She realized she had made the right decision. She was happier as a mouse queen.

The prince, unaware of the chaos, arrived to choose his bride. He was surprised to see the stepsisters barely standing, each wearing one glass slipper.

The prince realized his mistake. He had been so focused on Cinderella's feet that he had failed to see the chaos it created. He left, disillusioned.

Cinderella's stepsisters, exhausted and defeated, finally removed the shoes. They looked at each other with regret, realizing how foolish they had been.

Cinderella, on the other hand, was living a life of bliss. She was loved and respected by all the mice in the house. She was a true queen.

Cinderella and Jaq spent their days in harmony, living a simple yet fulfilling life. They had each other and that was all they needed.

Cinderella's stepsisters learned a valuable lesson. They realized that greed and vanity could lead to destruction. They vowed to change their ways.

The prince, too, learned his lesson. He understood that love couldn't be based on superficial attributes. He set out to find a woman who loved him for who he was.

Meanwhile, Cinderella was content. She didn't need a prince or a palace to be happy. She had found true happiness as a mouse queen.

Cinderella's unusual wish had changed the course of her life. She had chosen her own happiness over societal norms and expectations. She was truly free.

Cinderella's story spread among the mice. She became an inspiration to them, a symbol of freedom and happiness. Her reign as the mouse queen was peaceful and prosperous.

The fairy godmother watched over Cinderella with a sense of pride. She knew Cinderella had made the right choice. She was truly happy.

Cinderella, the mouse queen, lived her days in joy. She had chosen her own path, and found happiness where no one else could. Her story was a testament to her courage and wisdom.

Cinderella's tale was not about a princess who found her prince, but about a girl who found her true self. It was a story of courage, self-love, and the power of choice.

Cinderella proved that happiness is not about fitting into glass slippers but about being true to oneself. It's not about living a life others want for you, but about choosing your own path.

And so, Cinderella, the mouse queen, lived her days in peace, surrounded by those who loved her for who she was, not what she was. And she was truly happy.

Cinderella's tale serves as a reminder. It tells us that the only way to find true happiness is to be true to ourselves, no matter how unconventional our wishes may be.

Cinderella's story is a timeless tale of courage, self-love, and the pursuit of happiness. It teaches us that sometimes, the smallest creatures can make the biggest differences.