So, how is everyone? Good, I hope! For those of you waiting for chaps in both of my pirates stories, don't worry, I'm working on them!

Okay, so this chap has references to the TV show. I just like to add people in. I really think that they should have put these people in! I mean some of them were royal too! Anyway, hope you enjoy this chap!

xxxMadameMysteryxxx: Thanks for the review! I hope you enjoy this chap!

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Bookworm Gal: Thank you very much! I am having fun with this story! :)

Nasira: That is intriguing, but I don't think I'll do that. Sorry! Also, Alaric is not going to be with Sadira, I have someone for him to be with!

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Chapter 2: Wedding: Take One!

After Genie carted me off, we went to greet more people. Genie was in the middle of the crowd dressed as a broadcaster and I sat on the steps nearby to watch as he zoomed in and out of the crowds.

"Hello and welcome to the Lifestyles of the Rich and Magical!" Genie announced and I laughed as he spoke to the camera. "That's right. We're taking you to the marriage of a millennium." Behind him the very young king Mamoud looked on with a raised eyebrow, while his advisor tried to hide a smile. I caught both their eyes and shrugged with a grin, making Mamoud grin back.

"And whose this coming down the lovely stretch camel," Genie called and everyone looked to see two odd looking people coming down the path. "It's Cleopatra and Caesar and they're bringing a salad. How wonderful." A large bowl was being carried behind the two and I snickered. The line of people continued and Mamoud went inside.

"Oh, look there's Osiris." Genie stated and I looked over to see who he was waving at. It was an eagle-headed creature. "Oh, Osiris? Osiris, can we have a word?" He held the microphone out and Osiris screeched. Genie put a hand over his eyes and looked over to his left.

"Oh, no. the crowd is parting. Who's coming? It's Moses!" A man with a white beard parted the crowd with his staff, robes billowing out. I laughed loudly and the noticed someone behind Genie.

"And your name is?"

"I'm Thor." The big man stated.

"You're Thor?"

"Well it hurths." I busted out laughing at that one and Genie winked at me.

"Once again this whole broadcast has been brought to you by…Sand! It's everywhere, get used to it!" I snickered again and a shadow appeared over me.

"Flimsy friend, Rick!" I looked up in time to get caught in a very large bear hug. I gasped for air and struggled to breathe as the large person cracked my back.

"Ugh…Hey, Uncouthma…" I groaned and then added quickly: "Can't breathe…" He let go and before I could hit the ground he set me upright with a large pat on the back, sending me forward. I caught myself before I hit the ground and turned to face him.

"Hey, Bromhilda." I greeted the Odiferian woman. She beamed at me and I prepared myself for another bone crushing hug. "It's nice to see you too." I groaned and she set me down.

"You remember, Bud?" She asked and gestured to the five-year-old red-headed Odiferian kid. Bud ran up to me and I groaned internally as he grabbed my hand and gave it what he called a 'friendly' hand shake. It felt more like my hand being smashed in a door. not to mention my feet left the ground once.

"Hiya, Bud." He didn't answer but he did smile at me. I think he was a bit intimidated by all the people hanging around.

"Where do we put our gift?" Uncouthma asked, holding up a very large sack and a familiar smell filled the air…. Trying not to gag, I pointed at the entrance to the wedding pavilion. I remembered that Iago was in there and snickered to think what he'd do when that sack of rotted cheese got in there with his precious gold.

"See you soon, friend Rick!" Bromhilda chuckled and gave me another hug. Once the Odiferians were gone I sighed with relief. Genie appeared beside me and grinned.

"Having fun?" He asked and I nodded.

"Yeah, it's good to see friends again." I told him and then he patted my head.

"Come on, shorty."Genie stated and he turned to me. "We've got a wedding to get to!" We went back inside and passed Iago and Abu who were sitting on the treasure, far away from the Odiferian cheese.

"Come on, come on!" Abu called to him and Iago rolled his eyes.

"I can see fine from back here."

"Uh-uh. It's Aladdin." Abu tugged on him and Iago scowled.

"Look, there's one thing I get sentimental about and I'm sittin' on it." The parrot stated, Abu looked confused for a moment and then lifted him off the box he was sitting on. Iago scowled.

"The loot, monkey, the loot." I snickered as we passed and Iago rolled his eyes.

Genie and I appeared inside as they closed the doors for the last of the guests. I stood behind Al and beside Carpet.

"Bad news, Al." Genie murmured to my brother as Al fidgeted. "The boutonnieres clash with the cummerbunds." He held up a flower for emphasis. Al held back an eye roll and leaned towards him.

"Genie, isn't it a little late for that?" Al hissed through his teeth and I had to stifle a snicker.

"What? What are you trying to say?" Genie demanded and he grabbed Al's shoulders. "Out with it! Wha-wha…Heh." He gulped and gave a cheesy grin to the guests who were eyeing us. "They're here….Oh, no!"

I'm late, I'm late for a very important date!"He took out a pocket watch and turning into a small white rabbit with a red waist coat ran down the aisle towards the doors. They swung open and he flew out, only to reappear as they swung back open, and he was dressed in his best man outfit.

Genie had tried to tell Al to make me the only best man, but I wouldn't let him. Al had agreed that the both of us being the best man has been better than having to choose between us and Jasmine had agreed.

Genie stood there a moment then blew on a horn, signaling the start of the wedding. Al stood stiffly in front of me and I poked his back. The flower girls/brides maids came in and I took the opportunity to talk to him.

"Relax, we've been over this a dozen times." I murmured to him. "You'll be fine."

"Thanks, Rick." He said and looked at me. He had a look in his eyes that made me want to sigh. "I mean it. If it wasn't for you or Genie…I wouldn't be here."

"C'mon, Al." I said gently punching his arm. "You and Jaz were made for each other." He smiled. "I didn't really do much."

"Yes, you did." He said sincerely. "Without you, I don't know what I would have done. I've almost lost Jasmine before…and if you hadn't-"

"Don't start with the 'what ifs', Al." I teased. "It's too late to start thinking back. You have to look to the future now."

"Yeah, I guess you're right." Al turned back around and I thought back to my conversation with Iago this morning.

"Err…Al?" I whispered and he looked at me again.

"Yeah?" I looked at him for a moment, unsure if I should go on. It wasn't that I was afraid of what he'd say…it was just that…well it's his wedding day, he shouldn't have to worry about me.

"Um…never mind."

"What?"

"It's nothing, forget it." I said quickly and luckily the Sultan came in. he was carried in on a large golden litter by four guards. Sadira stopped with the other brides maids one of which was Jasmine's cousin Sharma, and she smiled at us. True, I did harbor feelings for her. I wasn't head over heels anymore. Not that I would tell Al, but I suspected it was from that vision that Phasir let me see. I had no idea who the mystery girl was only that she had raven black hair and sad blue eyes that were the same color as the sky….

I shook my head to clear it and was in time to see Abu waved energetically at the Sultan, who gave him a small wave and a chuckle in response. The guards stopped just short of us and the Sultan got off the litter and made his way over to us. Genie popped back beside me and beamed at me.

"D-don't look so solemn, boy." The Sultan chuckled as he elbowed Al who bowed stiffly. "This is a happy day."

"I told you to relax." I snickered and Al rolled his eyes at me. The Sultan winked at me and I grinned at him.

"Oh, look. It's a Kodiak moment." Genie stated and suddenly a bear appeared roaring at us. He grabbed its snout irritably and shoved it away. "Put that bear out of here!" I laughed quietly and across from me Sadira rolled her eyes. Genie snapped his fingers and a beautiful white and gold carpet, carried by doves appeared above the aisle and the birds dropped the cloth delicately on the ground. The music grew more dramatic and two peacocks I hadn't noticed before, folding their tails to reveal Jasmine. She looking stunning in her white and gold wedding dress and I looked at Al to see him gaping.

"Wow…" He said breathlessly and I could hear the guests murmuring softly.

"Oh, yeah!" Genie cheered and I smiled at Jaz. Her eyes swept the room once, before landing on Al and there they stayed as she walked down the aisle towards us. Once she arrived the Sultan wiped at his eyes, taking her hand gently.

"I never thought this day would come. Now I'm afraid it has come all too soon." He said softly and I felt a little emotional at that. I think Al did too because he had to look away from them once.

"Oh, father." Jasmine sighed and hugged him. The Sultan stepped back and Al took his place, offering his arm to Jasmine. She took it, smiling wider than I have ever seen her. Beside me Genie sniffed and I looked up at him.

"It's all so magical. I'm not gonna cry. I'm not." He sniffed and then snagged Carpet. "Wahh!" He cried and then blew his nose on the rug. Carpet flailed helplessly and I couldn't help but snicker. Genie gasped and let go of Carpet. "Oh, sorry." He stated as the rug looked down at himself in disgust.

"Poor Carpet." I teased and Carpet only shook slightly, showering Genie with the water. Suddenly the room started to shake and people began to look around in alarm.

"I thought the earth wasn't supposed to move until the honeymoon." Genie joked and I looked at him with wide eyes as the room shook harder.

"Oh. Oh, my word!" The Sultan exclaimed, trying to remain upright, but he fell to the ground. Elephant trumpets cried out and the loud noise of rumbling came closer. People began to panic.

"Genie, what's going on?" I asked over the loud noise and he suddenly looked alarmed.

"Stampede!" He yelled as the first elephant broke through the pillars. Everyone screamed and scattered to avoid getting trampled.

"Come here, monkey boy!" Genie shouted and I looked over to see him scooping up Abu. "You were almost Dumbo toe jam."

"Carpet!" I yelped too late as the rug was stomped on by one of the elephants. Genie flew over to him and gulped.

"Wow! They trampled the carpet! That's a little redundant. So this isn't a bad day for you, really, is it?" Genie asked and Carpet swayed. I noticed the Sultan standing there and I ran over to him.

"Come on your highness." I stated and pulled him to a safer place before taking off back into the panic of things. After rounding up a good bit of people and shooing them away from the roving elephants, I ran into Sadira.

"What's going on?" She asked and I shook my head.

"I dunno, but I've got a bad feeling." I turned my head as she ripped the bottom half of her dress off. She rolled her eyes.

"I've got clothes on." She scoffed and I sighed with relief that she had pants on, and then I looked at her in puzzlement. She shrugged. "You never know." I shrugged back knowing she was right. This was Al we were talking about. There are too many enemies around.

"What do you want me to do?" She asked and I arched an eyebrow. "Your brother's busy."

"Go help the guests then." I stated. "They need to be someplace safe." She nodded and ran off, as I went the opposite way.

I dodged parts of the large ceremonial display where Al and Jaz were standing just a few moments ago and ran towards the doors.

"Rasoul! What the heck is going on around here?" I asked him as I spotted the burly guard step into the room.

"It is an attack!" Fazal shouted and I frowned.

"By who?" He pointed and I turned in time to see some of the guests back away from the pillars. Men came out from behind the pillars and I frowned at their number

"Not in this palace!" Rasoul snarled and brandished his sword. The elephants rampaged on, causing more harm to the building and knocking over a few of the pillars and Rasoul growled.

"Well this is a great start to the wedding." I sighed.

Review? Oh and does anyone want someone to specifically be there? Any villains?