AURORA, ROYAL DOMAIN – Tensions within the Royal Family reached a boiling point last night following a dramatic and reportedly volatile confrontation between Princess Red and her sister, Princess Mal, within the Mirror Realm. The event, which occurred shortly after midnight, has triggered a swift response from King Frederic and prompted a temporary restriction on travel between the Royal Domain and the Mirror Realm.

Witnesses – primarily palace guards and a small contingent of Royal Enforcers – reported a protracted and increasingly heated exchange between the two princesses. Initial reports suggest the conflict centered around allegations of sabotage against the upcoming Royal Ball preparations, with Red accusing Mal of intentionally damaging critical components of the stage design. Mal, in turn, vehemently denied the accusations, claiming Red was attempting to undermine her efforts to showcase the kingdom’s artistic talent.

“It was… unsettling,” stated Sergeant Bramwell, a Royal Enforcer who observed the confrontation. “The air itself seemed to shimmer with negative energy. They were trading barbs, and honestly, it felt like the entire realm was holding its breath. Red’s magic was particularly aggressive, conjuring shadow tendrils and manipulating reflections to disorient Mal.”

The clash escalated when Mal attempted to utilize a powerful illusionary technique – a projected image of a crumbling Aurora – to demonstrate Red’s perceived recklessness. Red responded by severing the illusion with a blast of concentrated darkness, causing a localized distortion within the Mirror Realm. This disruption triggered a cascade of minor temporal anomalies – brief flashes of past and potential future events were reported by those present, including a fleeting glimpse of a previously unseen coronation ceremony.

Following the exchange, King Frederic issued a Royal Decree demanding both princesses remain under strict supervision for a minimum of 72 hours. “The stability of the Royal Family, and indeed, the Realm, depends on maintaining order,” the King stated in a brief address to the court. “Any further displays of animosity will be met with the full force of the Royal Guard.”

Experts in Royal Magic are currently analyzing the residual magical energy from the confrontation, attempting to determine the extent of the damage and identify any potential long-term effects. The incident raises serious questions about the growing rift between the sisters and the potential for further instability within the Royal Family. The upcoming Royal Ball, already facing scrutiny, is now shrouded in a palpable sense of uncertainty.