* Lord Farquaad's Quest: Lord Farquaad, the ruler of Duloc, is looking for a princess to marry. He sends his knights to find her, but they stumble upon Shrek's swamp.
* Dragon's Rescue: Shrek, annoyed by the fairy tale creatures Farquaad has banished to his swamp, sets out to get rid of them. His journey leads him to the tower where Fiona is imprisoned by a dragon. Shrek rescues her, but she doesn't seem too thrilled.
* The "Ogre" Factor: Fiona is initially disgusted by Shrek's appearance, unaware that he's actually quite kind. She agrees to help him get rid of the fairy tale creatures in exchange for him taking her to Duloc.
* A Developing Connection: As Shrek and Fiona travel together, they start to connect and Fiona begins to see beyond Shrek's ogre exterior. She starts to enjoy his company and sees his good heart.
* The Kiss and the Transformation: Fiona and Shrek arrive at Duloc and are about to get married. But before they can exchange vows, a kiss breaks the curse that has been keeping her trapped as an ogre by day and a princess by night. Fiona finally accepts herself and loves Shrek for who he is.
So, Fiona and Shrek meet through a series of events that involve a demanding lord, a grumpy ogre, a fearsome dragon, and a quest to rescue a princess. Their journey culminates in a surprising twist that reveals Fiona's true form and the start of their love story.