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[dazzeling diamond]

k here is my first ever fanfiction, chapter 1, from

Aladdin and the Amulet of Time

my writing has improved heaps since then, and i am somewhere in writing the sequel! I have a few poems (as well as this story and its sequel) up at ff.net

Prologue
It had been a mere two months since Aladdin and Jasmine’s wedding,

Everything was harmonious for the young couple

The palace was always filled with joy

An unexpected letter arrived, though it was small,

It would eventually prove to be such enormous trouble,

They never would have imagined it

Chapter 1: An Unexpected Visitor

Spring’s magic had filled the air of Agrabah, the gentle desert breezes swept through the palace gardens. Princess Jasmine was outside combing her long black hair, enjoying the splendour of the afternoon.

“Spring has to be my favourite season,” she said to no one in particular. “Hey Jasmine, I couldn’t find you, but then Rajah lead me to you out here”.

Jasmine looked up, the voice belonged Aladdin, her husband, and he was looking more handsome than ever with that twinkle in his eye, something she had loved from the start.

“Raja knows I love spring, I’m outside whenever I can be” Jasmine said as she stroked Rajah, her beloved Tiger. Aladdin looked around the garden, he noticed the way the fountain water seemed to sparkle and the flowers bloomed in celebration of the season.

“Yeah, it’s beautiful, It reminds me of you” he said with a boyish smile. Jasmine could feel her heart flutter inside her.

Suddenly a shrill squeak resonated in the air. Aladdin and Jasmine looked up only to notice Abu shrieking wildly and waving his arms about, while he pranced on the spot. “Abu, what’s up?” asked Aladdin. Abu continued to squeak and then pointed up in the air.

Jasmine looked up towards the sky and saw a blur of red and blue flash before her eyes. The flash was gone in an instant and a loud splash could be heard from the fountain.

Aladdin and Jasmine proceeded carefully towards the fountain, when the saw what had landed in the water and was floating about, all worry seized. “IAGO!” they said in unison, even Abu seemed to squeak his name.


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The parrot continued to cough and splutter from the water in his beak. Aladdin laughed as Iago kept on floating around in the water. “Aladdin!” said Jasmine as she scooped Iago out of the water “Don’t laugh at him!”
“Sorry! It’s just so funny to see a devilish parrot plummet into a fountain” he replied with more laughter, Abu joined in with his lively squeaking. Jasmine looked at the two crossly and Aladdin and Abu did their best to stifle their laughter.

“Thanks guys, a really warm welcome, like I expected” squawked Iago sarcastically as he stood up, dripping, on the fountain edge. Abu leapt from the ground to hug Iago, but accidentally knocked a squawking Iago back into the fountain. This time, even Jasmine had to laugh.

“Let’s get you dried up and give you something to eat, I’ll alert the palace chefs” said Jasmine as she headed towards the palace. Iago nodded his thanks and gingerly hopped off the fountain edge.

“So, Iago, what brings you back to Agrabah? I thought you had gone treasure hunting with my Father? Speaking of him, how is he?” asked Aladdin.

Iago flapped his wings wildly, spraying Abu on purpose. “Well, let’s just say between you and I, treasure hunting…uh…not goin’ so well, although I do enjoy wandering meaninglessly around in the desert, where it’s scorching and I’m cooking faster than a SULTAN’S KEBAB!”

Aladdin chuckled. “Not having fun are we?”. Iago turned around in a few circles all the while flapping his wings. “Well… I wouldn’t say that, but hey, Cassim is a great guy so I shouldn’t complain” he replied.

The trio began slowly moving through the gardens towards the palace. Aladdin listened intently as Iago went on to describe the treasureless adventures he and Cassim had been having. All the while, Aladdin thought about how he’d reunited with his Father only a few weeks before his wedding, and the shock of discovering that he the was the king of the forty thieves.


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“Splendid! Splendid! Iago, It is quite a pleasure to have received a visit from you!” said the Sultan. It was early evening and everyone was seated upon the silk cushions around the dining table. Iago was eating his meals voraciously, after going nearly a week without food before arriving.
“Well, Your highness, There are three reasons why I have returned, number one, I wanted to see the newlyweds, and of course visit Abu, Genie and yourself, number two, I like palace life ” he said as he stuffed a handful of grapes in his mouth.

“Genie is not present at the palace right now, he went off gallivanting again, and he never really mentioned…something about the Nile? He’ll be back soon” said the Sultan.

Aladdin listened to Iago mostly, “The third reason?” he asked.

Iago barely looked up from his plate of sugared almonds. “Its not that I don’t like treasure hunting it’s just that there hasn’t been any treasure to speak of” he said as he crammed more food in his beak.

“The third reason Iago?” asked Aladdin again.

This time Iago paid attention. “Huh? Oh, yes, I have something to give you, It is from Cassim” he said seriously.

Aladdin’s eyes focused on the bird, “Yeah…”

“Well, Cassim wants you to have this” said Iago as he swallowed the last of his food, he pulled a small scroll that had been tucked under his cushion. Aladdin took the scroll and carefully untied the string around it. Inside was his Father’s swift calligraphy that said,

Dear Aladdin,

I hope you’ve been well, I have been remembering all the times we shared before I left. I thought, there is no harm in a letter. I would love to see you and Jasmine. Of course I can’t risk coming back to Agrabah, with what happened last time. But if you could visit me, I would love that just as much. Listen to Iago, he will tell you how to reach me, Give my best wishes to the Sultan and Jasmine. Say hello to Genie and Abu too! I am hoping to see you sooner rather than later, please do visit.

Your loving Father,

Cassim

Aladdin continued to stare at the letter. Getting out of the Palace would be fun, seeing his Father again. He wanted to go, he just had to convince Jasmine to go too. Jasmine waltzed into the room that moment, humming softly.

“Jasmine” Aladdin said as he stood up. Jasmine turned to him, “Yes Aladdin?” she said sweetly.

“Can I talk to you outside?” Jasmine paused at the seriousness in his tone, “Ok…” she said quietly.

The couple walked out of the dining room. Outside it was calm and young and the moon glowed luminously. They walked towards the blossoming Lilies.

“Jasmine, I have been given a letter from my Father, Iago brought it” said Aladdin, hesitation ringing clear in his voice. Jasmine bent down to smell a Lily, “Is everything alright?’ she asked.

Aladdin took her hands in his. “Well, he wants us to visit him, which means if we go, we’d be travelling through the desert for awhile and…” His voice trailed off.

“I’d love to go!” squealed Jasmine in excitement. “You would?” He said in shock. Jasmine’s tone changed immediately. “Don’t you think I can handle it?” she asked defensively.

Aladdin smiled. This was the girl he’d fallen head over heels in love with, rebellious and adventure seeking. “I should have known you would have wanted to go. Well that’s great!” He said.

Jasmine walked around the garden happily, “You just cared about what I thought, my feelings, which is something I love about you,” Jasmine told him.

He gave her a boyishly embarrassed smile. He stared into her dark eyes and she put her arms around his neck. They shared a passionate kiss and for a moment, every reason they’d loved each other was there in front of their eyes.


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The evening turned into night and stars shone brilliantly over Agrabah as the city slept peacefully. But far from Agrabah, something terrible was brewing. Evil was more present than the air itself.

Who was thought to be dead, wasn’t. Who they thought they’d never see again, they would and what no one new existed did exist. The journey into the desert was like none before. None of those who were to embark upon this voyage knew just what awaited them.


Like it? it was up in the library of agrabah, but i took it all down to fix stuff. believe me, my writing has improved a lot since then (mid to late last year)
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[Amadou]

Wait, is it changed from the one I've read on the library (the original)?

Noo, I don't think so... I've read it and yes, I like it (actually, the whole story)!
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[dazzeling diamond]

Thank U!

I never actually posted the WHOLE ting at Library of Agrabah, but all 20 chapters of it are up at my profile at ff.net

www.fanfiction.net/~dazzelingdiamond
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It actually is an Aladdin fanfic...don't be put off by the banner
Check it out at

www.fanfiction.net/~elementalfour