I sat on Abu... Do you have any idea how weird that sentence sounds in my ears!?! Anyways, I sat on Abu watching amusedly as Aladdin was currently trying to teach himself how to surf Carpet.

I chuckled when he fell, and hear chuckling next to me. I jumped slightly and turned to see Genie sitting next to me. I smiled and relaxed slightly when I saw who it was. Suddenly, we heard Aladdin let out a yelp. Genie was watching them, slightly dumbstruck with a snicker slipping out of his lips. I just rolled my eyes.

"Is he always like this?" he asked. I pretended like I was thinking for a moment. "Yes." He laughed at my small joke and I joined in. After a few seconds, the laughter died into an awkward silence. I nervously pushed a little piece of hair behind my ears.

"Um...was there something you wanted?" He looked back at me and rubbed the back of his neck nervously. "I..uh...I was just wondering...um...what happened to your parents?"

I closed my eyes and heaved a deep breath. I should've known this was coming. "It's a long story." I said. "We have some time." I looked into his eyes and saw genuine concern and curiosity. It touched me. I decided it would be okay if I gave him the 'Aladdin Safe' version...Or at least a bit more.

"Well, My mother was poisoned by Arsenic when she still was having me, my father had to use the cake knife to get me out to save me. after I was two, my father left for two weeks to get a present for me, his 'friend' decided to beat me and torture me till he was home. After that, the night he came back and killed my father in his sleep and tried to burn the house down to kill me. I jumped from a second story window, the town hated me and so they saw the fire and tried going after me. I never even stepped in town, every one hated me. I found out the man was also responsible for my mothers death,...I may have pushed him off a cliff. I then had to live in an mean orphanage for a while till I had it, and left to travel the world. Then we met Aladdin and...well, you know the rest."

Genie took in all that I had said for a bit. He looked at me again. "I had got messed up with other things as well, people who kidnapped me just to try experiments out, use me in a freak show for a long majority though, just because on my flexibility. I was called a freak and was a slave to the circus. I got passed all the horrible things I was in though." I shivered involuntarily in memory.

Genie put a hand lightly on my shoulder. I looked up at him and he looked so...awkward and unsure of himself. He was shifting in his seat and looked so lost. This was unusual. He was...self-consious.

It was cute. I put my hand on his and smiled at him. "Thanks for being concerned." I said. "Hehehe...no problem." Genie replied, laughing nervously.

After a few more moments he jumped up. "Well gotta go! It's almost show time!" And just like, that he was gone.We were moving across the desert by now. 

"Agrabah's coming up! Everyone to places! One minute til' show!" said Genie, appearing as a stage manager. "Thanks Genie." Aladdin said. Genie gave a salute and puffed back down into the front of the line of 'servants' to lead the parade. "Ready, Besnik?" asked Aladdin. "Yep! As I'll ever be." I said, suddenly excited and ready for another song.

As we made our way through the large gate, the drums and music started. Harem girls appeared at our sides and put peacock feathers in front of us. I just rolled my eyes...again. Then they all started singing.

Make way for Prince Ali!

Say hey! It's Prince Ali!

I couldn't see anything! I was not happy about this. I wanted to see the show!

Hey! Clear the way in the old Bazaar

Hey you!

Let us through!

It's a bright new star!

Oh, come be the first on your block to meet his eye!

Make way!

Here he comes!

Ring bells! Bang the drum!

Are you gonna love this guy!

That's when the feathers fell back and everyone saw us. I tried my best to look regal without looking like a cheese ball.

Prince Ali!

Fabulous he! Ali Ababwa!

Genuflect, show some respect

Down on one knee!

Genie made the guards bow to us...I liked that.

Now, try your best to stay calm

Brush up your Sunday salaam

Then come and meet his spectacular coterie!

Suddenly there were loads of men all around Ali, who was standing on Abu's trunk.  I just shook my heads at them.

Prince Ali!

Mighty is he! Ali Ababwa!

Strong as ten regular men, definitely!

All the men fell on Ali. Then, he lifted them up (with a little Genie magic) into a really neat design.

Now, Genie flitted through the crowed, dressed as different people.

(As an old man) He faced the galloping hordes

(As a kid) A hundred bad guys with swords

(As a random man) Who sent those goons to their lords?

Why, Prince Ali!

Then, the whole crowd joined in, with Genie saying a few random things.

He's got seventy-five golden camels

(As a TV announcer) Don't they look lovely, June?

Purple peacocks, he's got fifty-three

(As a female announcer)Fabulous, Harry. I love the feathers

When it comes to exotic-type mammals

(As a cheetah) Has he got a zoo?

(As a goat) I'm telling you

It's a world class menagerie

Then Genie poofed up into a balcony and I almost fell off Abu's back. He was in the form of a large Harem woman. While he sang the tune, some other Harem girls joined into his song.

Prince Ali! Handsome is he, Ali Ababwa!

(There's no question this Ali's alluring, never ordinary, never boring)

That physique! How can I speak?

Weak at the knee

(Everything about the man just plain impresses)

Well, get on out in that square

(He's a winner, he's a whiz, a wonder)

Adjust your veil and prepare

(He's about to pull my heart asunder! And I absolutely love the way he dresses!)

To gawk and grovel and stare at Prince Ali!

I about threw up as Aladdin blew them a kiss and they fainted. Genie caught them before they fell of the balcony.

He's got ninety-five white Persian monkeys

(He's go the monkeys, let's see the monkeys)

And to view them he charges no fee

(He's generous, so generous)

He's got slaves, he's got servants and flunkies

Proud to work for him

They bow to his whim, love serving him

They're just lousy with loyalty to Ali! Prince Ali!

That's when we reached the palace. The door was closed. But did that stop us?...Nope. The servants (with Genie's help, I'm sure) opened the doors and we came in.

Prince Ali!

Amorous he! Ali Ababwa!

Genie slid down Abu's trunk to talk to Sultan.

Heard your princess was a sight lovely to see!

And that, good people, is why, he got dolled up and dropped by

I decided to sing with them.

With sixty elephants, llamas galore

With his bears and lions

A brass band and more

With his forty fakirs, his cooks, his bakers

His birds that warble on key

Make way for Prince Ali!

At the last moment, Aladdin jumped up on Carpet and surfed him down and bowed in front of the Sultan. I went and slid down Abu's trunk. I landed on my feet, before I turned and looked back up at Abu. the Sultan had almost finished clapping. "Splendid, absolutely marvelous!"

Aladdin cleared his throat and jumped off Carpet, giving off the 'hero vibe'. "Your majesty, I have journeyed from afar to seek your daughter's hand." 

"Prince Ali Ababwa! Of course. I'm delighted to meet you." He got off his throne and rushed over to shake Alad- - excuse me, ALI's hand. Then he motioned to a dark figure behind him. "This is my royal vizier, Jafar. He's delighted too." 

"Ecstatic."

"Yes...well, this is my brother Besnik." Aladdin motioned to me respectively. "He doesn't look like you." Jafar pointed out. "Different mother." I stated, nonchalantly. "Regardless, Prince Abooboo--," started Jafar, "Ababwa!" corrected Aladdin and I at the same time.

"Whatever," contined Jafar, unfazed. "You cannot just parade in here uninvited and expect to—" Jafar was once again interrupted, this time by the Sultan. "By Allah, this is quite a remarkable device. I don't suppose I might...hm?" Sultan aked, motioning that he wanted a ride.

"Why certainly, your majesty. Allow me." said Aladdin, helping him on Carpet. Right as Sultan was about to take off, Jafar put his staff on Carpet, stopping the Sultan's liftoff. "Sire, I must advise against this." Sultan started kicking the staff away. "Oh, button up, Jafar. Learn to have a little fun." With that, Carpet took off, flying around the room

Jafar started to continue his conversation with us. "Just where did you say you were from?"

"Oh, much farther than you've traveled, I'm sure." Aladdin said, trying to be charming. "Try me." he replied dryly. Just then, Sultan flew over our heads, chasing Iago and screaming something that sounded like: "Look out, Polly!" After a few more death-defying stunts, we heard: "Out of the way, I'm coming in to land. Jafar, watch this!"

"Spectacular, your highness." Jafar said. I detected a little sarcasim in that statement. "Ooh, lovely. Yes, I do seem to have a knack for it." Sultan commented as he stood up. Carpet walked away dizzily, and collapsed. Abu caught him. "This is a very impressive youth. And a prince as well." Sultan continued. He then whispered something that we couldn't make out to Jafar. He replied and they continued this short whispered dialogue for a while.

After a bit, we finally heard: "Jasmine will like this one!" Ever the charmer, Aladdin responded. "And I'm pretty sure I'll like Princess Jasmine!" I rolled my eyes. "Your highness, no. I must intercede on Jasmine's behalf. This boy is no different than the others. What makes him think he is worthy of the princess?" Jafar asked, getting angrier by the minute.

"Your majesty, I am Prince Ali Ababwa! Just let her meet me." My jaw dropped. Talk about egotistical! "I will win your daughter!"

"How dare you!" We all turned to see Jasmine fuming in the entry way. "All of you, standing around deciding my future? I am not a prize to be won!" She stormed out of the room and all the men looked down, ashamed.

"Oh, dear. Don't worry, Prince Ali. Just give Jasmine time to cool down." Sultan said as he lead Ali away. He motioned for us to follow. "It would be my pleasure to give you a tour of the palace, if you so desire."

"Oh, yes please, your highness." Aladdin answered, although I could tell his mind was elsewhere. Just have to give these two a push in the right direction when the time came.