Chapter 2: Letter & Memories

It was late in the day as Elizabeth found herself walking through the busy streets of Balbadd. Holding her golden stave she felt herself stumble, catching herself she knew that she could not hide much longer. She felt her brother's presence, it was similar to their father's and yet it was different. Much softer and gentle while her father's was bright and powerful but calm.

She had no doubt that he could sense her presence as she was still a magician but that didn't mean that she could reveal herself. Sinbad and Ja'far were in Balbadd, if either of them were to find out that it was her, she didn't know if she could stay away any longer. Al-Thamen would eventually find her, and if they knew about anyone she cared about chances are that they would use any means to get her to join them.

Al-Thamen wanted her, even if it wasn't willingly. She had abilities and power that they wanted, but she wanted something else. She wanted to be able to live in peace and live a normal life. She wanted to be with her baby brother and maybe rejoin Sinbad again. She missed Ja'far and Hinahoho, and it especially hurt her to know that she could never spend girl time with Rurumu again.

As she walked through the streets she once again felt weakened, her body hadn't accepted magoi from the Ruhk in a long time thus causing it to feel different and weak. She couldn't remove the spell that kept her hidden Al-Thamen was sure to find her that way.

However she continued to walk, she knew that most likely the Fog Troupe wouldn't accept her deal. Finding herself back at the palace she felt her body weaken once more. She couldn't keep it up, entering her chamber(The previous King gave her her own room) she called upon one of the female servants.

"You called My lady?" she asked bowing.

"Yes, inform King Ahbmad and the King of Sindria that I have played my hand. If it does not work then I can no longer aid them." Elizabeth said feeling her energy being drained once more.

"Of course My lady." said the servant.

"Also, give this to Sinbad, and tell him that the Winds on the sea are always calm before a storm," she ordered kindly.

Accepting the scroll the servant left. Elizabeth settled into her bed. As she lay down she felt herself slipping into unconsciousness. Before she was completely gone she had only one thought.

'Sinbad….I wonder if you still remember me…..please help Balbadd…...and find my brother…'

It had been a week since Sinbad had seen the mysterious woman, Lady Amore. However, with that had all been going on recently he found it odd that she had said that she would aid Balbadd and yet she hadn't done anything.

A female servant came up to him and Alibaba, she held a scroll in her hand.

"E-excuse me, but my lady told me to give this to you," she said handing the scroll to Sinbad. Ja'far inwardly sighed, he hoped that it wasn't another woman.

"She also told me to tell you something." she continued.

"Go on," said Sinbad wondering what message could be sent to him, he hadn't the faintest idea of who her mistress could be, he hoped that it was nothing serious.

"She told me to tell you, The winds on the sea are always calm before the storm." said the servant. To anyone, the phrase would mean nothing, but to Sinbad it meant everything. It was a secret held between him and one other person. Only they knew what it meant. Opening the scroll he read its contents.

'Dearest Sinbad,

It ticks me off to send you this. I had hoped that I would be able to tell you things myself, however at the moment that isn't possible. Currently, you might be wondering why I left you all. Well, I had told you this, and I will say it again. I am waiting for my little brother, and I have to find him. When I was traveling with you and the others I lost track of my goal, it pained me to leave but I couldn't just abandon my little brother. Anyways, I'm not writing this because I need to tell you about my mission and goals but to ask a favor of you. At the moment I have been involuntarily forced to stop my mission and can no longer continue. However, the favor I am asking is quite personal. If you can, please find and take care of my baby brother. I know this is a lot to ask of you after being gone for so long but please understand it was my intention to find him and return to you and the others. Finding him just proved to be a tedious task. His name is Aladdin. He had the same blue hair like me and a lighter shade of blue eyes. He generally wears a white turban and had a red gem on his forehead. Also, in case you are wondering I'm not going to die, I just have had my magic sealed for too long and haven't had a chance to release it. Give Ja'far and Hinahoho by best regards.

Lots of love,

Elizabeth

Ja'far watched as Sinbad read the scroll that he was handed, the phrase that the servant had said seemed to unnerve his king and he was beginning to worry. Sinbad's face changed from one negative but slightly positive expression to another. Ja'far only hoped that it wasn't something completely terrible.

When Sinbad finished the letter he saw a small drawing of a little boy with a note next to it. 'I haven't seen my brother in a long time, so he might be a bit older but this is what he looked like when I last saw him'

Looking at the sketch he glanced at the little blue-haired Magi who was talking animatedly with Alibaba. The servant who had brought him the scroll stood there awaiting orders.

"Please stay here for a moment," said Sinbad on the woman nodded her head.

"Aladdin, might I ask a personal question?" asked Sinbad approaching the two friends.

"Sure thing Uncle Sinbad!" the boy answered.

"Do you perchance have an older sister?" asked Sinbad, Ja'far, however, did not react happily.

"Sin! You don't ask questions like that!" he scolded as Sinbad brushed him off. Aladdin however smiled.

"Yeah! I have a big sister, and she's the best big sister ever!" he chirped happily.

"I didn't know you had a sister Aladdin," said Alibaba surprised that his friend had never mentioned her before.

"Yeah, she had to leave a long time ago though. I haven't seen her since, although Ugo said that she would be looking for me," said Aladdin. Sinbad looked at the scroll in his hand. The letter he had just read, if he was right he might be able to see her again.

"Was her name Elizabeth?" asked Sinbad shocking Ja'far.

"Sinbad!" cried Ja'far in shock that he had actually said the woman's name. Neither one had dared say her name as it was painful and yet Sinbad had actually said it. Masrur was also curious, was this Elizabeth the same woman Ja'far, Sinbad, Hinahoho, and Drakon mentioned or was she someone else.

"Yep! Elizabeth is my big sis's name. From what I remember she had the same hair like me and her eyes are a pretty dark blue!" described Aladdin. Sinbad turned back to the servant.

"Is it possible to meet with your mistress?" he asked hoping that he would be able to see her again.

"N-No. My lady fell asleep after handing me this letter over a week ago, she had yet to wake up. She isn't dead, but nothing will wake her, it's like she had been enchanted to do so." responded the servant.

"Is it possible to take her to Sindria to get her checked by one of my generals?" he asked hopefully.

"Y-Yes, you can have a ship prepared and we can have a few people get her ready to move." answered the servant.

"Alright, please do so," he said as he felt a smile creep onto his face. As the servant left Sinbad handed Ja'far the letter so that he could read it. Ja'far read the letter. Masrur didn't know what to think, Sinbad wasn't one to care so deeply about some random woman, nor had he ever seen Ja'far being to tear up when reading a letter.

Looking out of the palace Masrur saw something that made his blood run cold. The Kou Empire was approaching from the sea. Masrur wasn't one to speak but this needed to be said.

"The Kou Empire approaches," he stated pointing at the open window. Seeing this Sinbad grew serious.

"Ja'far, make sure she is on a ship and fast. I'll take care of Alibaba and Aladdin," ordered Sinbad. Ja'far hurriedly followed after the female servant. The Kou Empire wasn't the best to deal with, Alibaba refused to leave Balbadd so Sinbad resorted to knocking him out. Aladdin was also quite upset but he didn't fight back.


In Sindria….

Drakon looked out onto the sea, he always found it calming. Currently, he was wondering where was Sinbad, Ja'far and Masrur. They had been gone longer than expected, however, this was Sinbad who he was thinking of so in truth it wasn't that much of a surprise.

Thinking on how far he had come since he was part of Parthavia he thought of the people he had met. Including his first encounter of Sinbad...and her. They were two peas in a pod, Sinbad and his Blue haired Magician. He thought back to when he had first met them.

"Is Sinbad here?" asked a younger, human Drakon. The villagers looked at him in terror, he supposed that they were just intimidated by his rank, oh how foolish he had been.

"Yeah I'm here, what of it?" said a boy who looked fourteen. He had long dark purple hair and wore dirty clothes.

"You have been called to report to the military, do you dare ignore the messages we have sent your way?" Drakon had asked foolishly.

"Nah, I haven't read a single letter, not that I can read in the first place." the teen mumbled the last part. Drakon smirked, of course, a peasant like him couldn't read. However something else had caught his attention, a little ways into the village was a young girl with blue hair, she was playing with the children, but that wasn't what had caught his attention. She wore white robes lined with gold, she held a golden stave that was taller than she and wore a necklace that no peasant could afford. She looked of nobility yet, she played with the children of this poor village. Pushing people out of the way he decided to investigate.

"You, girl. Who are you?" he had asked. She blue haired girl stopped playing with the children and gazed at him with her azure blue eyes. Getting a good view of her face she was indeed beautiful, no doubt would she be a true beauty as she grew older. However what caught his attention was the foreign symbol that rested on her forehead.

"I am a traveling magician who aids in healing people as I pass through their village," she answered. Her voice was soft and gentle, but her gaze betrayed her. In her gaze was power, authority, and experience. She looked frail, like a gentle kitten, there was no way she could be a traveler thought Drakon.

"What is your name?" he asked hoping that he might have heard of her before.

"Leave her alone." said a voice from behind, it was Sinbad.

"Quiet peasant!" he barked before turning back to her, "Your name, miss?" he asked once more although his tone is much harsher than before.

"My name…..I wonder….." she said closing her eyes, before opening them once more, Drakon felt calm, as if there was nothing going on in the world. He felt relaxed, too relaxed.

"I wonder….." she repeated, "What would you do…..if you knew….my name….." she slowly asked, as if she struggled to speak. However that couldn't be so, he had heard her speak clearly before, so why was she speaking so slowly, like she was contemplating her situation. However, her asking her question annoyed him and the feeling of calm left his body.

"It's so simple, tell me your name so that I can address you properly." he snapped as Sinbad walked up to try and get Drakon away from the girl.

"I see….my name is Elizabeth Amore Jehoahaz Abraham….." she responded. Drakon was confused, only people of nobility had more than one name, much less a last name. However Sinbad had, had enough.

"Just leave already Drakon. There's no need to stay here and bother Elizabeth," said Sinbad annoyed.

"Sinbad...don't be rude. Drakon, I understand that you desire Sinbad to aid you in your military conquest." she said, Drakon smirked victoriously at Sinbad, Sinbad just scowled at both of them, "However, he is one of the key people that is keeping this village running. If you desire to protect them, then let him stay. They will die if he does not aid them." she said smiling.

"Then they should, every citizen of Parthavia should help in protecting their country!" snapped Drakon.

"Leave Drakon. I will not ask again." said the girl who's gentle aura had changed. Drakon felt a bead of sweat roll down his neck, Elizabeth's eyes had turned a blood red, her aura was threatening and dangerous. Taking Sinbad from the village while she was around was completely out of the question.

Drakon chuckled to himself after he had met Elizabeth he knew that she was not a woman to reckon with. She was a terrifying force who could make armies bend to her will, if not entire empires. However, lucky for him she only desired a peaceful world. At least that's what she said she wanted, there was always something in her eyes, something that said that she wasn't telling the whole truth.

He would never dare bring it up to her, while he did want to know, it was best that she tells in her own time. However, she had yet to return since Sinbad claimed she had departed so long ago. Truthfully he missed having the ability to cross blades with her. Sharrkan was a great sparring partner when it came to swords, so was Sinbad, but Elizabeth had such a unique fighting style that it was thrilling just to watch(he had seen it both fighting her and when he was trying to find Sinbad he found her training).

He wondered if he would ever see the blue-haired woman again. Yamuraiha walked through the palace. It was rather boring without Sinbad around, however she found it curious that Drakon was staring out into the ocean. While it was something he normally it wasn't normal for Hinahoho to approach him during. Standing in the hall she eavesdropped on their conversation.

"It has been many years since Sinbad conquered his first dungeon…" said Drakon.

"Yes, it has. I still remember seeing her and Sinbad in their little boat when they first arrived at the Imuchakk tribe. Ha! I remember when Sinbad flirted with my sister she smacked him right upside the head." he said chuckling at the memory. 'Her? Who is he talking about?' wondered Yamuraiha.

"Indeed, those two were two peas in a pod. She might have been a magician, crossing blades or stave in her case was one of the best things about her. Magician or no, she could kick any of our arses any day of the week." admitted Drakon.

"Indeed, I don't think that even Masrur could match her strength," said Hinahoho thinking of their resident Fanalis.

"Hey, I wonder….what would happen if she and Yamuraiha were to meet?" asked Drakon thinking on it. Yamuraiha thought on their words, a woman, magician, and a fighter. Who are they talking about? And why do they want her to meet this mysterious woman?

"The two are both genius magicians, but Yamuraiha can have a bit of a temper, and Elizabeth tends to be very cryptic. Yamuraiha would drive herself mad trying to understand every word that comes out of that girl's mouth." chuckled Hinahoho.

"Ah yes, I forgot she did that. She never really got to the point, and she also seemed to mumble things under her breath," said Drakon recalling each memory of said woman.

"Yes, you know sometimes I wonder if she's ever going to return," said Hinahoho.

"Indeed, I would like to see her once more. She was an interesting character," said Drakon as the pair settled into a peaceful silence both just watching the waves of the ocean.