Last chapter. But I might make a sequel. If you enjoy it and REVIEW, then I will. I'll try not to make it as sad next time.

WARNING: Kind of OOC for Mozenrath. But I kind of like it. Idk if you don't, I'm trying to stay in charecter, but I kind of wanted to add this side to Mozenrath. It was fun to make.

"Extelah!" Again, Mozenrath shouted, and this time the crystal glowed, but instead it shot out a beam of light like a helicopter, searching for its magic. Soon its spotlight caught Genie right in the act, of hiding, and started to suck him in. Aladdin did his best to stop Genie from moving closer, and he succeeded in slowing genie down. He hadn't stopped Genie from entering the crystal, but sure delayed it. From now on it was my job to stop the crystal before Aladdin lost his touch.

Fast as quicksand, I got an idea. "Mozenrath's just full of magical powers, right?" I asked carpet, sure of myself. He nodded, shook his top edge, did… whatever he did… I took it as a nod. "Carpet, let's move!"

He started moving forward and I hopped on just on time. Aladdin was using his legs to latch onto a rock, but was slipping fast. We would have to move.

"I love it!" Mozenrath started laughing triumphantly. He hasn't won yet. Mozenrath was sure of victory when he saw Aladdin's fingers lose Genie's, but lady luck was on our side, and some of his black goo was still stuck on Aladdin's hand. He started reeling genie in using the goo to connect them.

"Look how Aladdin loves his genie, he'd do anything for him. Can we really take his genie away?" I was just close enough to hear Mozenrath's taunts. Xerxys nodded next to him.

"In a Gomorrah minute." Again, he started falling towards Aladdin, ready to use his powers to break the bond, but before he could do anything, I had him by the cape. Carpet and I began lifting him off his rock, and up in the air. He looked up at me. "You!" Was that all I got?

I narrowed my eyes at him and didn't hesitate when I dropped him right between Genie and the crystal. The link between the crystal and Genie was broken, and now Mozenrath was being dragged in. Foolishly, Mozenrath's last decision was to suck Xerxys into the crystal with him, not leaving his friend out to help him. Mozenrath was stuck inside his own magic trap, bet he wasn't expecting that. Not yet anyway. A few more encounters with Aladdin and it will be as causal as Night or Day.

"Next time, know who you're up against!" I gloated to a seemingly lifeless Mozenrath and Xerxys. Unlike before, they were stuck in a solid position, like being incased in ice. I could imagine neither would be pleasant.

We returned to Genie and Aladdin, who both seemed in awe.

"Wow! What an amazing display of Manlyness- I… uh… Womanlyn- Uh- Heroics!" Genie decided upon.

"It's all in the company you keep." I winked at Aladdin, quoting his line.

"Wow, Jasmine that was amazing." Aladdin smiled.

"Thanks! You guys get back to Agraba."

"Aren't you coming with?" Aladdin asked.

"Yeah! The palace just won't be the same without you!" Genie commented.

"Don't worry! I'm coming back!" I smiled at their ignorance. "I'll just catch up with you. You guys take carpet, and I'll be back soon."

Aladdin hesitated, then smiled. "Wow, I never thought the princess of Agraba to be the type to gloat."

I giggled. "Hey! It's not gloating if no one is around to see it!" Carpet let me down, and I hopped off.

"But how will you get home? You can't walk!"

"Tell the guards to leave a camel! It'll be easier talking one unattended camel along then two. I'll be fine!"

Aladdin still looked unsure.

"Look! Have I ever gotten in trouble from being left alone before? You just saw me; I can take care of myself!"

"Alright. If you're sure you'll be fine. Come-on Genie." Aladdin gave in, but Genie still looked worried.

"Fine. But I'm watching you!" Genie grew thousands of eyes, all of them directed on me, he backed away with Aladdin, right into a wall, got up and started again. Then backed up again into the same wall. "Ouch." After a couple tries he finally got outside the cavern, and when they were out of sight I turned back to Mozenrath.

"Ah, Mozenrath. You should've known by now that I always search for the obvious things. You're so worried about the details you forget the important things. Then again I already warned you about that. If you remembered me, you wouldn't have gotten into this mess!" My once whisper had grown to a yell as I got angry at his memory. I sighed at the hopeless cause and pressed one hand against the crystal for support.

A single tear fell from my eye. "Oh, Mozenrath, why don't you remember me? I spent my whole life remembering you." My words had a whisper in them, but my next phrase was almost just mouthing the word. "Gomorrah. What have you gotten yourself into? You didn't even know words like that when I knew you, but now you're using them against my fiancé. Extalah. Extabore."

My eyes were closed, but I felt the light from my hand, still pressed against the glassy textured crystal. When they opened, I saw the light emanating from the crystal explode, in the process spitting out two vermin. "Uh oh."

When Mozenrath opened his eyes, still in daze from the crystal and landing hard on solid rock probably didn't help, I could tell they were filled with surprise. Both Mozenrath and his pet landed right next to me, and Mozenrath was staring up at me with hate in his eyes. Xerxys was still surprised and a little scared, but when he saw his master he narrowed his eyes as well.

Mozenrath didn't waste another second in getting on his feet. "You." He echoed his last word before entering the crystal. I growled.

"You."

"I think I owe you something."

"For releasing you? Nah."

"No, for almost killing me and knocking me off the edge and kicking me in the face!" As he progressed his voice got steadily louder, but never too loud.

"Wow, you owe a lot."

"Enough!" He shouted. "I believe we were at this part." With his words he raised the ground beneath him again and lifted his right hand behind his head, again glowing with red fury.

"Okay. Fine. Kill me." I answered calmly. His glove dimmed.

"Er- What?"

"Kill me."

"Um… Aren't you going to beg for your life? Scream 'Aladdin'? At least try to run away, or pull some maneuver again."

"Beg for life! Scream for hero!" Xerxys begged.

"No."

"Aww… Why not? It makes this whole 'being a villain' thing worth doing!" His voice was dripping with sarcasm.

"Screaming fun!" Xerxys laughed

"Because I don't think you'll do it."

"Excuse me?"

"I don't think you can kill me."

"Why on earth wouldn't I?"

"Because you remember." My answer was swift, but it left Mozenrath hanging. His eyes took over a slight glossy figure, and his arm relaxed. He shook his head, then narrowed his eyes, regaining his red glove glow and pulling back his arm again.

"Remember what?"

"Remember me." That struck him hard. His eyes went blank again and his arm dropped. If Xerxys hadn't saved him, he would've fallen off the rock. "The way you looked at me when you came from the crystal, and what you said to me when I arrived. You do remember. Though I thought you didn't."

"Of coarse I remember." His voice was a mumble, but I heard every word. "You- You were that memory in the back of my mind. You were the dream I didn't remember when I awoke, but I knew I had. You were the person less voice in the back of my head telling me to move forward. You were the promise of freedom in the cold and hopeless prison. It- it was you."

"Whoa. I've just got a key and a bunny." The look on his face came to, and there was no longer a child-like look of empty memories anymore. I could see the focus of his gaze was on me. He squeezed his hand and the rock was replaced to its place beside me. Now we were both sitting next to eachother. "Where were you? All this time."

"Destane. The man who kidnapped me was Destane, the man who was amazed at my power in the garden. He kidnapped me and taught me the magic I know today."

"What happened?"

"What do you mean?"

"I mean, you used to be so… fun. What happened? From what I know, you're pretty cold-blooded…"

"Destane was ruthless, and raised me to be so. It was like living in the wild. You live tough, or you don't at all. Not much of a choice."

"I'm sorry." I reached out my hand to his shoulder, but he shook me off.

"I don't need your apology. "

"You have it anyway."

"I still don't need it."

"Well, then give it back." He met my gaze for the first time since he mentioned his old master.

"What?"

"You do realize you left me all alone in that big world. People expected too much from me. No one realized how much I depended on you, how much I had grown attached to you, and how much of me was ripped away when you were. Without my childhood friend, people expected me to immediately turn into a lady. Overnight."

"Destane didn't expect too much from me, he thought he did, which is why he kept asking for more and more. But he did blame me for every mistake he made. I was his little punching bag, his stress ball. The one thing he needed when he needed something to punch. He wanted me to crack, because if I didn't think for myself, it would be easier to think for me. If I ever tried to get away, he would find me. "

"They wanted to live my life for me. I even tried running away, which is how I met Aladdin. He-"

"Oh! So how is wonder boy?" Jealousy bit Mozenrath's voice.

"When I first met him, I never caught his name. The only-"

"I really don't need to hear this story."

"The only reason I trusted a complete stranger in the market place, was because I thought he was you." Again Mozenrath met my gaze, but only for a second before he returned his gaze to the floor. He didn't speak.

"Aladdin looked a lot like you, if you got a tan and grew out your curls. Which both would've happened if you grew up in the street like Aladdin did. I assumed it was you, because you were nice to me for no reason. When I found out it wasn't, I was devastated. But I had already won his heart, and I couldn't do that to a nice man who just needed someone. Besides, he was just like Cassim, a streetrat we gave another change in the palace. As a princess of the people, I owed it to him to give him the second chance he deserved. And look! He's saved the city hundreds of times from monsters and wizards, and… well… You. He probably wouldn't have had the courage to do that if he didn't have to fight Jafar." I looked at Mozenrath, pride in my eyes. But Mozenrath was staring at his feet, his eyes glazed again, sure he was focused on something I said earlier.

"Why were you disappointed it wasn't me in the marketplace? Your fiancé?" That's what was up!

"Isn't it obvious? Hasn't it been every since I met you?" I smiled. This was risky, but it was the only thing I could say. No point in hiding it any more. "I love you." His reaction wasn't pleasant.

"You do realize you can't say that to someone who isn't your betrothed. Aren't you marrying Aladdin?"

"Yes, but I don't love him. I never have." He narrowed his eyes, not in anger but confusion.

"Explain."

"When I first met Aladdin, I thought he was you. When I found out he wasn't but actually thought he was Prince Ali in disguise, I didn't have much time left before I would be forced, and Ali was a nice boy. I had no quarrel with him, and I realized then that marrying someone would be to my benefit, I could finally get out of the palace."

"Your dream." Mozenrath remembered. He looked up, and I thought I saw sadness in his eyes. "Go on."

"Besides, my father approved and Jafar didn't, it was a dream come true. And if I hadn't chosen Prince Ali then, then I would've have had to marry…" I shivered. "Jafar."

"Wait a second, I heard a lot about Jafar, but not enough. Who is he?" Mozenrath asked.

"He was my fathers' royal advisor. I never liked him, too tall and menacing, and his pet parrot freaked me out. We later found out he was evil when he successfully captured Genie and used him to take the throne and make me prisoner. Then he hit on me. Not a nice guy."

"Oh…"

"Yeah, anyways, after I found out that Prince Ali was really Aladdin in disguise, that was after Jafar had taken control, and I didn't really have a choice. But when Aladdin saved us from Jafar, I realized something else. Aladdin was a fighter. He had a good heart. He had the ability to save the city from anything that troubled us. Or at least he would be better than nothing. "

"So it was at that point I realized, that I had to keep him in the palace with the guards, genie, and carpet. He had more of a chance to help us if he had connections, and he could help us. Besides, then he would have a way of discovering about the threats if we were there to tell him, and it can't be good for self esteem being the princess' x-boyfriend. And he obviously loved me, and I couldn't bear to break his heart. So I kept Aladdin as my fiancé, but I feel nothing more then a friendly connection, even after all this time." I concluded.

Mozenrath's face was in a kind of shock. "How could you do that?"

"What?"

"To yourself. Pretending to love someone you don't is agony. The false kisses, the false looks, each of them kill you inside."

I was cursed with a look of burden. "How could I do anything else?" His look turned more playful then I had ever seen it, other than when he was a playful little boy.

"You know your problem, princess?" I looked hurt. "You give too much."

"Huh?"

"Come-on! You gave your life and soul to the people, and now you gave your only love! You're a people person now, a person of the people!" I giggled at his choice of words.

"yeah, I guess I am."

"When was the last time you had fun?

"When I'm with Aladdin, he may not be my love but he is a nice boy that is very friendly. He's my best friend now."

"I don't mean on one of your pity dates! I mean real fun. Like just playing around like that little kid you buried under all that grief and pressure. Just messing around!"

"I – I don't know… What about you? Did you stop planning Aladdin's doom to just 'mess around?"

"Please! You can't have fun by yourself. It's boring."

"You know, you seem a lot less menacing when you have that goofy smile on your face."

"Dance with me princess!" Again, I was on the wrong side of the question.

"What?"

"Dance!" He grabbed my hand and pulled me up and grabbed both of my hands.

"You know, your random mood swings are really annoying."

"Tell me you're not enjoying this." He smiled as we started dancing. There was no hiding it anymore, so I just smiled at him with the biggest smile I've ever. "The time for emotional talking and letting it all out is over. Such a bummer. Just, enjoy yourself."

So I did. I enjoyed the new moonlight seeping into the cavern. I enjoyed the sweet feel of music less dance. But most of all, I enjoyed the light touch of his lips against mine as we both forgot everything and let our emotions and impulse take over. But it wasn't long before our minds came crashing onto us, and my ears opened to my screaming conscience I had been blocking out. It made me pull away.

"I- I'm sorry. I can't do this." I murmured. He took his hand and lifted my chin.

"I know."

"I- I should leave now."

"Yeah, you probably should." We both agreed.

"I should walk away now."

"And never come back."

"I have to return to Agraba."

"You have to return to Aladdin." But by his last word our ever closing lips sealed, and if this were a movie, then wind would've blown our hair back from the magic we both felt.

We both pulled away at the same time, but neither of us wanted to.

"Will I see you again?" I confirmed the idea this wasn't the last of the only.

"I'll meet you there."

"You know where to go?"

"Yes."

"Take me to the palace, I'll meet you there in a minute."

We both kissed for the third time today and in a flash we were in the garden of the palace. He pulled away and flashed to his destination.

I walked inside the palace to accept the praise from the guards and father.

"Daughter!" Father shouted from his throne and ran up to me, giving me a big hug.

"Hi, father."

"I'm so glad your okay! Then again, of coarse you are. You are my daughter after all."

I smiled

"The guards told me about your heroic display. Well, I'm not surprised at all." Father complemented.

"Thank you father. I'd love to stay, but I'd like to be alone for a bit." With a bright smile I walked out, but not before catching the worried glance from Aladdin. I winked at him, and he brightened up.

Before leaving I heard genie ask. "Hey, has anyone seen our funny little animal sidekicks?" I giggled, they'd be fine.

I snuck my way into my room, and used the key from my jewelry box to open the bottom drawer. From the key in the bottom drawer I opened up the small box also in the bottom drawer. Dramatically, I placed the box on my dresser, and closed my eyes before I opened.

Struck with an idea, I walked over to the wall separating Mozenrath's room from mine. My hand knocked the wall 5 times in a specific rhythm, then I let silence follow before a 6th knock. The same pattern replied from the opposite wall. So it was true. Without hesitation, I tore open the box and ran outside, struggling with my excitement to fit the key into the lock and open it.

Eventually, I got it open and saw Mozenrath sitting on his old bed. When I opened the door, he stood in surprise.

"Oh, it's you. Good. I thought it was someone else."

"No one else can get it. I have the only key." I turned back around and locked the door from the inside. "How do you feel seeing all your old stuff?"

"Too much. I need to leave here as soon as possible. I feel… uneasy."

"I understand." I kissed him quick, then let my hand slide to his face. "It's been so long since I last saw you.

"Too long." He agreed.

"We've been so far apart."

"Too far."

"I've missed you so much."

"Me too."

I let my hand slide off his face. "You can leave now, if you want."

"I'll see you again."

"Maybe."

"No." His voice was hard. My eyes trailed to his. "I WILL see you again."

I smiled. We both hesitated, then I pulled him to me. "I love you." Our lips touched.

In the kiss, he decided then was the best time to disappear, but he let it be a flashy, long lasting thing. Blue fire rose from the ground. As it passed him, his body became a single red flame. When his neck became engulfed, I pulled away and watched him burn out.

Now I was alone in his room. Something was missing, but I didn't know what. A soul was missing from the room, a loneliness filled from the room. I looked around, searching for nothing. Then I saw it. Mozenrath had taken Destiny with him. I decided to let him keep it. ((Sappy warning!)) He already had my destiny.

A smile seeped through my lips, and soon I was laughing silently. This was the happiest I had been in a long time! But now was time to return to my life, so I walked over, unlocked and opened the door. I was so lost in thought; I didn't notice the golden slippers before me until I bumped into the disappointed genie standing in the doorway.

"Genie!" Surprise and fear fueled my voice, but I quickly covered it up with am not-so-honest smile.

"jasmine, I think we need to talk."

"What do we need to talk about? There's nothing to talk about!" MY voice was a little too fast to be truthful.

"Follow me." Obedience forced me along behind Genie as we walked out the palace, but I did manage to lock the bedroom door before so. "Why would you do it?" Genie asked once we had reached a deserted alleyway in the marketplace.

"How did you find out?" There was no point in denying it anymore.

"I told you I would be watching you, right before I left Dagger Rock. I don't break promises like that. I saw what you did there, and while al thought I was looking for Abu and Iago, I was really with you the entire time. "

"Oh…"

"Jasmine, what about Al?"

"Did you hear me? I never loved him! He's just a nice guy with a good heart and a tendency to kill evil things threatening the city. I can't leave him! Not only for Aladdin, but for Agraba."

"But how could you cheat on him?"

"My life had killed me inside!" I shouted, letting out the bottled emotions, the sadness on Mozenrath and the anger on Genie. "Don't I deserve some happiness? Mozenrath gave that to me, when Aladdin didn't!" I lost the battle against tears threatening to escape. "Mozenrath was my first love, and I just found out he loves me back. After 15 years of giving myself to my people and friends, do I deserve ONE thing for myself?" All the tears broke loose and now I was crying in front of Genie. It was someone else's turn to be sympathetic.

"Look, Jasmine, I understand why you did it now, but I don't know how long you can keep this a secret."

"I don't care; I just want it to last as long as it can." I chocked through my tears that were swelling my throat.

"Okay, Jasmine, for you, I'll keep this a secret."

"Thank you, Genie."

"Now, let's clean you up before we return to the palace."

My eyes were puffy and red, and my throat was swollen and red. Speaking was nearly impossible, so I just smiled, trying to fend off tears for as long as I could.

Mozenrath and I kept seeing each other, and Genie successfully kept it a secret. Once or twice, Genie actually helped us sneak off when Aladdin almost caught us. When we met in battle, it was hard for both of us, but we acted normal. Normally directly afterwards we would meet in my room. At first it started as a monthly thing, than it became a weekly. Occasionally, he would just show up in my room, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't like it.

We would meet in the citadel, except for the disadvantage of him being able to zap places, and me not. He's taken me there before, and when Aladdin was away on vacation, I even spent the night there once. He zapped me back in my room in the morning.

I could get used to this.

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