The following story is a fictionalized version of a true story. The characters are real but the names have been changed. This all took place between members of a newsgroup on usenet. There is no real sex described only implied. It is my story and I hope you will not use it without my permission.

The Fable of The Magic Box   Ch. 1
    by Uncle Sky 

Once upon a time not so long ago on an island out in the ocean there was
born a boy. Now this boy was not special. He was the son of regular
people who loved him and raised him to be a good person. He tried. But
sometimes he would get into a little trouble. 

 
He grew toward manhood and did well in school, making many friends. His
family was proud of him. The day came when this boy, now a young man,
felt the need to leave this garden in the ocean and spread his wings. He
decided to go to the mainland and seek higher education. 

 
He found a place in the middle of this great land that seemed to suit
him and he settled into his studies. 

 
It was while he was out exploring one day that he found a box. This box
was a magic box. The box contained a genie who promised him the world.
He took the box home and prepared to see the world. He asked the genie
to let him find others like himself and was whisked away to a land near
a university that was very crowded with many different people. 

 
Most of these people had one thing in common. They were attracted to
young girls. This frightened the young man. Was he like these people?
Yes he was. And so he watched these people for a while to see what was
going on. 

 
He found there were also people there that would destroy the land if
given a chance. People that hated what he and the others were. 
 
And he watched. He made friends. He found some he liked and some he
didn't. But overall he was happy there. 

 
Then came a day when the genie told the man that he could not go to this
land any more. He said that it had been decided that he should not see
that which he wanted to see. And so he was left alone again with no
friends. Shortly one of his friends came to him and said "I have found
another group where we can all meet and have the things we had back in
the land by the university. He went willingly. 

 
The new place was a kingdom. There was a king and queen and a wise man.
There were all sorts of people. Some were titled and some were not. But
all were friends. He joined in and became a contributor. 

 
He still had the habit from his youth of getting into a little trouble
at times and so he was named small hot water. Small hot water became
well known and liked in the kingdom. The time came when he was offered a
title. But true to his roots on the garden island he declined with
respect. 

 
And so it came to pass that he was given a position instead. He was
given the position of promoting the goodness of the people of his island
among the subjects of this kingdom. Small hot water did his job well
even if he did now and again live up to his nic. 

 
As the days passed, there came into the kingdom some who did not fit
well there. From time to time small hot water spoke in their defence and
from time to time he spoke out against them. He did not think he was
heard but it turned out he was and many agreed with him though not
always. 

 
Time passed and a sad day came when two of the subjects of the kingdom
were whisked away and thrown in a dungeon for putting up pictures that
made the subjects of this kingdom happy. They were all saddened by this
loss. Then more people from the land of the university came to visit and
then decided to stay. These people were stronger than the subjects of
the kingdom as they had more powerful boxes with smarter genies. Things
worsened when these new arrivals blamed the subjects of the kingdom for
the loss of the two who gave them pictures. 

 
And there was unhappiness in the kingdom. Some of the people left. The
king went away and the queen abdicated. The wise man became silent.
Others left. 

 
One day the person who had been a watchman over this kingdom sent secret
messages to some of the subjects inviting them to a new place. The new
place was like a den. A family room. The people started to arrive and
they made it a friendly place. The very thing that had first attracted
small hot water was no longer important. The friendly atmosphere was the
attraction. 

 
All who stayed dedicated themselves to peace and having fun. There was
no more of the pictures that had first been so important in the first
land. Here it was good. More like his home. 

Yes he flourished in this family room. He still visited the kingdom and
still lived up to his nic at times. But he was loved by all. 

 
Now the man did not know that for a long time even in the other places
there was one who loved him more than the rest. This person had been
watching him and growing to love him without saying anything. Then one
day she came out of the shadows and joined in the fun in the family
room. No one noticed at first and when they did she was named she who is
not seen. 

 
She began to talk to small. The conversation was all fun at first but
then became flirtatious. Little by little the two became more and more
involved. 

 
Then it happened. Much to the surprise of small hot water, she who is
not seen made a bold statement. "I love you." she said. At first it was
just thought to be a casual statement. Then as days went by it became
more. Soon all the people in the family room realized the truth. The men
stopped flirting with she who is not seen except for the occasional
jest. Everyone noticed that the two were there at the same time and gone
at the same time. It became obvious that they were spending much time
together. 

 
Small hot water was amazed that this woman was in love with him. He was
also surprised to find that he was falling in love with her. All of this
was going on through the magic boxes that they both had. It was
beautiful to see. 

 
The wise man from the kingdom was a special friend who often called
small his brother. He was very happy to see this happening. He gave them
his blessing and warned them to be careful and go slow. He wished them
joy and hoped they might someday join together as one. 

 
Now this is the point where most stories either give the happy ending or
the terrible sadness that ended the story. But I can not do either. You
see I am the wise man in the story and my two friends are only now at
the point where I have ended the story. How will the story continue?
Will the story end sadly or will it go on in joy and happiness? I wish I
knew but I can only watch, and wait and hope. 

 
Let us all join together in the hope that this story goes on and brings
joy to she and small. They deserve to be happy. Not the end, I hope, but
to be continued 

 
Chapter 2 

 
And so it came to pass that she and small spent much time together. They
kept using the magic boxes but also used land lines to spend much time
talking and sharing their lives, hopes and dreams. 

 
Soon the holiday season was upon them. They and all their friends had
many good times together but she and small had the best times alone
together. Christmas came and went. New Years eve arrived. There was much
celebrating in the family room. 

 
A friend suggested that she and small spend the evening on the beach and
showed them a place. There were many good natured jokes about the
special place. The evening drew close and plans were made. 

 
As the evening progressed there was much music and everyone sending out
good wishes over the magic boxes to their friends in the family room.
Those who watched the room but did not speak were invited to do so and
join the fun. Passers by were invited to stop and join the fun. Even
those who were thought to be enemies were sent good wishes. 

 
The wise man watched and smiled. This was good. But he saw something not
all there saw. Something special was going to happen besides the coming
of the new year. 

 
The party went on for hours. Then it came. A message in the family room
from small to she. 

 
"To all in the room I ask attention. I Small Hot Water ask She Who Is
Not Seen to become my life partner. To be my wife and share the joy of
life together with me." 

 
There was a hush in the room. The wise man smiled. This was good. There
were a few comments but the party continued as they waited for she to
respond. The clock ticked as the wise man waited for what he knew would
be the answer small wanted. Then as the hour approached to start the new
year it came. A message on the magic box from she. 

 
"I, She Who Is Not Seen, say to you, Small Hot Water, that I accept this
honor you have offered me. I will join you in the celebration of life
together. We will show the world the meaning of joy as we travel the
path to happiness together as one." 

 
The people of the family room erupted in shouts and cheering. The wise
man smiled so wide that he was in danger of splitting his face.
Congratulatory messages poured in from all the people of the room and
even those who only watch sent wishes for happy times to the couple. 

 
She and Small were joyful and began sending messages over the magic box
using both their names as a sign of togetherness. It was good. 

 
The new year started off with the happiest news any could imagine. There
was much joy and singing in the family room. 

 
As the night progressed things became quieter. No one noticed that small
and she had slipped away. But the wise man did and knew they were
together as it should be. They were sharing this special moment with
each other by land line. 

 
The party died out and people went to bed   In the morning there was
sunshine. The people of the family room began to ask about plans for the
wedding, Small and she were not ready yet to announce plans. They were
engaged and that was enough for that time. They were happy and the
people in the family room all smiled and felt joy for them. 

 
Well now again I reach a point where the story might end. Who knows what
will come to pass? Not I and I am the wise man. I can only wish that the
story may continue for many happy chapters. Who knows? Maybe there will
someday be small drops of warm water that will not be seen. :-) 

 
To be continued? 

 
Chapter 3 

 
It is with heavy heart that I write this next chapter for I must tell of
sadness. This story I have told has reached it's end. There will be no
small drops of warm that will not be seen. 

 
After much celebrating and joy, Small and She finally made plans to meet
in person. They kept the meeting secret since there were those who might
object. It seems that She was joined with another at that time. It was
not a permanent bond but it was thought to be by some. 

 
And so after much planning Small traveled across the great land to see
his lover. They met and for a short time enjoyed one another. They
shared that which makes a man and a woman become one. It seemed that
they were on the way to the future they had planned. But it was not to
be. 

 
In all the time these two spent sharing their hopes and dreams through
the magic boxes, Small had made promises. It seems that She had three
little ones that were not seen. And Small knew of this. He promised She
that he would love and care for her and her small ones for ever and
ever. She was happy that Small was willing to take on this duty. 

 
Then when they met Small made a confession. He was poor and did not have
the means to care for She and her little ones as he had promised. He
wanted to but was not able. He told She that he would find a way. That
he would work hard and save for the future. But he had lied. 

 
She who is not seen was unable to risk the future of her little ones on
the promises of Small. She wished it were possible but she needed help
and support then and not later. 

 
And so it came to pass that She who is not seen told Small hot water
that they could not be together. She told him that they must go their
separate ways. She told him this with great sadness. 

 
Small hot water was crushed. He blamed himself as was proper. But he
could not face life in the family room without She who is not seen. He
said goodbye to all his friends. He told them that he and She were no
longer to be wed. He said he could not stand to be in the place where
they had been so happy. And so he left. The people were saddened to hear
what had happened and were sorry to see him go. 

 
She who is not seen continued to visit the family room. She was popular
and fun to be around. She found others to care for who also cared for
her. She changed from She who is not seen and became Young lady who
rides the waves. She slowly reduced her visits. After a time she stopped
visiting at all. She too had left the family room. 

 
It is known that Young lady who rides the waves moved across the great
land and joined with another from the family room. They and her little
ones lived by the sea. They were not joined for life but simply shared a
life. 

 
Small hot water has gone on with his life. Not much is known except that
he is working hard. Perhaps once a year he stops by the family room to
greet those he knew. But that is all. He does not stay. 

 
Now you ask. Are they happy? I can not answer. I have my feelings but do
not know for certain. I think not. And that saddens me. These two had
been my friends. I wanted them to be happy but it was not to be. 

 
Much time and many things have gone by since this story started. The
family room is almost deserted now. Very few that were there in the days
of love are there any more. Life has moved them on. It has changed many
of us. Some for the good and some not. I am sad that I must tell of this
unhappy ending but I owed it to those who read my tale. 

 
Is there a moral to this story? I think perhaps there is. Remember at
all times that what you see and hear on your magic box is but a fantasy.
Enjoy it while you can but do not expect it to be real or to last. 

 
The End 

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