I know you all are waiting for the next Aladdin movie! It's coming very slowly, I'm afraid. But as soon as inspiration hits i'll be ready!

Meanwhile, please enjoy this little made up adventure that takes place somewhere in the series.

I don't own Aladdin! Only Alaric!

Chapter 1

"Please, Al? Just one time?" Alaric pleaded giving his brother a large, puppy dog eyed look.

"Not today, Alaric." Aladdin stated firmly, giving Alaric an annoyed look. "Jaz and I haven't spent time together for a while now. Go ask someone else to play with you." Alaric sighed and turned from his brother's door. Aladdin watched him walk away dejectedly and winced once before calling out: "Why don't you go and ask Iago?" Immediately the boy brightened and Aladdin shook his head internally. At least he wasn't sad anymore.

"Okay!" Alaric smiled widely and ran off, leaving Aladdin behind. Aladdin made sure Alaric was long gone before he let out a sigh of relief.

"Is he gone?" Jasmine asked in a giggle from behind him and he nodded.

"Yeah." She giggled again and then bit her lip worriedly.

"Does he suspect something?"

"Not in the least." Aladdin grinned and turned around to go back into the room.

Alaric raced down the hall and skidded around a corner to find his best friend. He just had to find something to do today! Even if it was another card game!

"Iago!?" Alaric called out and received no answer. He frowned and headed for the throne room. it was empty. Alaric turned around and caught sight of Rasoul. "Hey!" he called out and ran up to the guard.

"I don't have time for nonsense, street rat." Rasoul cut him off before he had a chance to speak. "Get out of my way."
"Have you seen Iago?" Alaric asked, ignoring Rasoul's speech.

"No, thank Allah, it's been quiet this morning. At least until I ran into you." Now Alaric frowned.

"I just wanted to know where he was." He stated at the guard and scowled. "Gee, is everyone cranky today?"

"Listen, street rat. it may come as a surprise to you but not everyone is happy doing what you want. What is it that you just really need to do?"

"I…I just wanted to play one game." Rasoul snorted at Alaric's excuse.

"Just one game." He mocked. "Perhaps, everyone has learned not to come at your beckoning. Think about this street rat. Everyone in here is an adult. Not one of them really enjoys playing games with you. They just say that so that, you will be satisfied and not bug them so. Apparently, today they all decided to ignore you." Alaric shifted. "Finally they have come to their senses." Rasoul finished and Alaric glared at him.

"I don't believe you!"

"Fine. Go and see if that parrot wants to play or the Genie. I'd wager that they both refuse." Alaric bristled at the challenged.

"Oh, yeah? Well I take you up on that then." He snapped and Rasoul grinned. "What's the wager?"

"If both say no, then you stay out of the palace for the rest of the day."

"Deal." Alaric said, confident that one of his friends wouldn't let him down. They found Iago easily enough, by hearing the indignant screeches of Abu. They were both in the middle of a table, odd things scattered around them. Abu had tape and glue all over him and so did Iago.

"Hey, guys!" Alaric said brightly, making them jump. Iago hid something hastily under one of the pillows behind him. luckily it went unnoticed by Alaric.

"What are you doing in here?" Iago demanded. "Don't you know how to knock?"

"Sorry." Alaric said sheepishly. "But I really want to play a game so…any one interested?"

"Sorry, we're busy." Iago said pointedly, gesturing at the arts and crafts things scattered about. Abu nodded.

"Can I make something too?" Alaric asked, never deterring from his determination.

"No!" Iago shouted and composed himself when Alaric's eyes widened. He coughed uncomfortably. "No, um, you'll make a mess. Ya know, like most kids."

"Oh." Alaric stated and behind him Rasoul gave a triumphant grin. Alaric nodded solemnly and looked at the ground not meeting their eyes. "Okay…I-I….I'll just find something else to do."

"Yeah, okay." Iago said happily and missed how hurt Alaric looked. Abu hadn't missed it though and he shot Iago a dirty look once the boy was gone. "What? Did you want him to find out? Genie said he'd wring our necks if we spoil everything! Now, stop giving me the stink eye and help me out!" Abu grumbled, but did as he was asked.

"Okay, that's a 'no' from Iago," Alaric stated, taking a deep breath to get over the depression that beat on his mind. Rasoul grunted in agreement. "Well, there's still Genie! He'll have time for me!" even as the words left his mouth, he had doubt. Would Genie claim he was too busy too?

Alaric found his lamp in one of the gang's favorite places to relax. Loud whirling noises came from the inside of the lamp and Alaric grew curious.

"Genie?" The boy called out and the whirling stopped. A loud crash came from inside the lamp and then Genie's voice drifted up:

"Yes?" Alaric thought he caught a hint of annoyance in his voice and he winced.

"Um, I was wondering if you'd like to do something. Everyone else is busy."

"Nope. Sorry kiddo." Genie said after a minute.

"But Genie-"

"I'm busy, okay? Maybe later."

"But I don't have anyone else to play with." Alaric hated to sound whiny, but he really didn't want to lose the bet to Rasoul. It was too hot to be outside all day today. Genie gave a sigh and Alaric could hear the annoyance fully this time.

"Alaric," He started firmly in a tone that meant no arguing. Alaric looked at his feet again. though, Genie wasn't out of his lamp, the boy couldn't make himself look at the golden object. "I am very busy. So just go and find something to entertain yourself with. Now, don't bother me." With that the whirling noise started again and Alaric took that as the end of the conversation. "Oh, go away!" Genie shouted from inside the lamp and Alaric jumped. He hadn't expected Genie to yell like that and so he heaved a sigh.

"Yeah…okay."

Rasoul grinned at him smugly as the boy descended the steps into the garden.

"Have a pleasant day, street rat." He mocked. "And try not to make noise." He walked back inside and Alaric slumped, knowing that no comeback he could think of would ease the sting of being alone.

Alaric kicked a rock, sending it flying off into the bushes ahead of him as he began to walk about the garden. It was the time of day when he got bored the most anyway, but this time nothing could be done to stop the boredom. No one wanted to play with him today. Aladdin was busy with Jasmine. Genie was busy doing something in his lamp that he wouldn't let Alaric see. Iago and Abu were doing something. He didn't even know where Carpet or Rajah was and worst of all Rasoul had won a bet.

"I guess, he was right." Alaric murmured and then he looked at a tree that was just the height for climbing over the palace walls. The boy looked around and then shrugged. "No one would miss me and it is away from the palace. With another shrug, Alaric climbed up the tree and then jumped to the palace wall, disappearing immediately as he made his descent.

Poor Rick! Will anyone notice he is gone? Does anyone else think that Rasoul needs his butt kicked?