"Finally, I can finally meet you… my precious child." The woman held the newborn baby close to her chest as sweat streamed down her body, she was tired after the difficult delivery. The man place one hand on the woman and on other on the baby, "She's beautiful…" he smiled tenderly down at the baby.

Esla flick open her golden eyes as sat up in bed, "Another dream," she looked out the window, the sun was already high in the sky. Esla slid out from under the covers and dressed herself for the day. She slung her staff into the sash at her waste and went to exit her room beaming with glee, "I wonder what adventures await me today?!"

Esla walked down the luxurious corridors and turned the corner when she ran into Spartos, "My Lady, I was just going to wake you… breakfast is served, follow me,"

Esla smiled, "Thanks you… Spartos I know you're trying to be polite but you don't need to keep calling me 'My Lady' I mean you have a higher status then I do, just 'Esla' would be fine with me."

Spartos nodded then smiled at the young magician, "If that is what you wish My… I mean, Esla."

Upon arriving at the dinning area Esla walked through the doors Esla noticed the room was filled with both familiar and unfamiliar faces.

"Esla," King Sinbad stood up and welcomed her, "You finally arrived, I wanted to introduce you to my Generals since you will be staying here for a while," Sinbad pointed to the vacant seat to his right, Esla walked up to the seat and sat down, Sinbad did the same, "I Believe you already know, Hinahoho and Spartos" he pointed at the Immuchak warrior and the red head who sat further down the long table, "And Jafar told me you met yesterday, what you probably don't know is that he is an ex-assassin so if you need any help at all just ask him," this time you pointed towards the ex-assassin sitting to his left.

"This is Yamuraiha, she's a magician like you I'm sure she could help you improve your skills with magic," he pointed towards a woman with long blue hair and wearing the hat most magicians wore, "next to her is Sharrakan, Pisti, Masrur and Drakon." Sinbad pointed to a sliver haired swordsmen, a girl with blond hair who was only a little taller then Esla, a tall muscular man with red hair and another tall man that had to appearance of a green dragon, Esla looked a little shocked at the sight of Drakon but Sinbad just smiled, "no need to worry, he may look like a dragon but he was originally a normal human."

"Oh, I see… well it's nice to meet you all! As I'm sure most of you already know my name is Esla" Esla smiled brightly at all of the eight Generals.

From the opposite end of the table Yamuraiha smiled, "So Esla, you're a magician correct?"

"Yes that's true, when I was five years old the village I grew up in was attacked by a group called Al-Thamen and that's when I discovered that I was a magician." Esla looked at the floor sadden at the thought of her lost village, Sinbad to looked pained at this statement.

"AL-THAMEN!" Yamuraiha shouted in surprised at this new fact, "Yes… Have you heard of them?" Esla looked up from the floor. Drakon nodded his head then went on to explain that Sindria was an enemy of Al-Thamen and everything about their hatred for them.

"If that's true then how did you escape them?" Jafar questioned.

Esla looked down at the floor once more not saying a word, 'I really don't think it's a good idea to tell them about Yunan yet.'

Sinbad sighed, "Leave her alone everyone she doesn't have to tell us anything." At this all the Generals backed off and continued eating their breakfast, nothing more was said about Al-Thamen or Esla's past for the rest of the time.

The thoughts of her past quickly faded in Esla's mind and she was back to her cheerful self, "Oh, Esla you seem oddly happy today, what's going on?" Spartos commented. A large smile appeared on Esla's face and she scratched the back of her head, "Well… today's my Birthday, the day I turn thirteen." All the Generals instantly lit up with smiles, "That's wonderful, Happy Birthday Esla!" Sinbad was the first to offer his congratulations followed by the others.

Breakfast finished and the Generals left one by one to attened to their various duties, Sinbad was among the last to leave with Jafar and Masrur. Esla then hoped out of her seat and walked outside where she spotted Yamuraiha and Aladdin training together, Aladdin using fire magic and Yamuraiha using her water magic.

"Hey guys!" Esla yelled as she ran up to them, "You guys are really amazing that was an epic spar," Esla tilted her head and smiled.

Yamuraiha laughed, "Well I'm not sure that was to great but if you want you could always practice your magic against Aladdin… come to think of it what type of magic can you use?" Esla looked up to the taller female and replied, "My mentor trained me to use all types of magic however my primary element is Wind, and my secondary Fire," she stated looking proud at this fact.

"Your mentor ha… who was your mentor Esla?" Esla looked at the floor, "He was an amazing magician, he and was almost like a brother to me… I really miss him…" Yamuraiha decided not to ask any more questions relating to the matter, "Well then Aladdin, you feel up to sparring with Esla?" Aladdin nodded energetically, "Any time!"

The two stood across from each other around 10 meters apart, the wind started to pick up as both shot into the air, flying high in the sky. Esla took a position higher then Aladdin did as she pointed her staff at the little Magi, "Asfal Riif!" a large tornado was immediately created and engulfed Aladdin, the Rukh practically exploding around her as she did. As the tornado cleared Aladdin became visible again and Esla could see the borg he had thrown up around himself.

"Damn it… I should have predicted he would use his borg to defend against my attack!" Esla said frustrated, she had intended to end the battle with one strike, however she now realized that, like Yunan, she shouldn't underestimate the power of this small Magi.

Aladdin raised his own staff and shouted, "Halharl Infigar!" when a stream of flame was shot straight up at her, Esla instantly countered with another type of magic she had learned, "Flash!" as a laser beam was sent flying towards the Magi. Meeting his flame attack in the two magic's collided and created a large explosion sending to two hurtling back to earth. Aladdin managed to regain his balance before making contact with the ground however Yamuraiha stepped in and caught Esla just in time.

"Yamu! Is she alright?!" Aladdin landed gently on the ground and ran over to where the two females were.

"Yes, she's fine just unconscious, it seems that explosion shocked her quite a bit" Aladdin had a worried look on his face, he was not the only one to share this expression as Sinbad and Jafar both arrived on the scene, "Yamuraiha what happened!?" Sinbad asked concerned for the safety of the young magician.

"She's fine my King… she should wake up in a few hours once she has regained her strength," Yamuraiha gathered her up and took Esla back to her room.

"I'm sorry little one, this is for the best… please just always remember that I love you" the woman hug the baby close to her then kissed the baby lightly on the forehead, "I'm sorry"

Esla slowly opened her eyes, her vision was blurry but she could make out the image of a figure standing above her. The figure looked oddly familiar, as her vision cleared up she could see that it was none other then King Sinbad looking down at her concerned.

"Esla… how do you feel?" he said gently stoking her brilliant purple locks. She shifted her head to the side and looked directly at him, slowly she pushed herself up, "Fine… just a little dizzy is all."

Now sitting up in bed, Yamuraiha walked to her side, "That was some amazing magic you used, I enjoyed watching you two spar together," she smiled at the young girl. Esla looked out the window and assumed that it was now around mid afternoon.

"Tonight there will be a festival that we call Maharajan, I hope to see you there" Sinbad stood up and left the room after this statement leaving to two magicians behind.

"So… Esla what are you going to do for the rest of the afternoon," Yamuraiha asked tilting her head in curiosity.

"Well I was going to go and explore the rest of the town, maybe do some shopping," Esla slid out from under the covers and stretched her limbs, "I've never been hear before so I'd like to see as much as possible."

Esla left the palace to explore the parts of the city she wasn't able to see upon arriving, 'First off I'll go check out the shopping district, I wonder what type of items they sell there!' her heart beat fast with excitement as she found her way to the shopping district.

Looking at tall the stalls Esla found one that sold small, elegant trinkets, some of which were covered with sparkling jewels, Esla looked at all the different types of necklaces, bracelets, rings and more staring at them in awe.

"There so beautiful!... Ah! Sir, I'll take this one please," she pointed to a silver bracelet, carved into the metal were swirl patterns and at the center of each sat a turquoise coloured gemstone. She slipped her writs through the bracelet and admired it for a while before she moved on.

Esla spent the rest of the afternoon looking around different stalls and items then before she knew it the sun was setting and the citizens started to set up for the festival. Esla returned to the palace and changed her cloths, she chose to wear a blue knee length dress with a white sash tied into a bow at the back, she also wore her new bracelet on her right wrist and decided to leave her staff behind in her room. She headed outside just as the sun had completely set, she could she bon fires being lit all around the city.

"Wow, so this is a Maharajan!" she stared in awe at the sight of all the happy citizens laughing and cheering together, "This place is truly amazing!"

The sight of King Sinbad and the Generals came into view and Esla run to join them, she found that Aladdin, Allibaba and Morgiana there as well.

"Esla!" They all shouted happy to be reunited with the young magician.

"Hey guys!" she greeted, "You guys wanna go check out the festival?" she asked all three of them nodded and then they ran off to enjoy the festival.

"Esla has grown up quite a bit right Sin?" Jafar looked at his King, "Yeah… she has," he replied, clutching a small crystal box in his hand.

The group of four looked around the city taking in all the amazing sights to be scene. As they grew tired they stopped to get some food from one of the stalls, "These festivals sure are amazing aren't they," Esla stated directing her comment at Morgiana, "Yes, they are…" she replied plainly.

"Esla…" a voice off in the distance called out to her, she recognized this voice, it was so familiar and get she felt like it has been a long time since she last heard it. This voice was soothing and calm and then it hit her, she new where she had heard this voice. Esla turned around and met the eyes of her dear friend, her green hair, which was tied into pig tails, blowing in the wind behind her, tears filled Esla's eyes, "Ruri… you're alive!" Ruri ran up the Esla and crushed her into a hug tears streaming down both their checks.

"Esla… I thought… you were dead… where have you… been all this time!" she said in-between breaths.

"I'm sorry Ruri… I'm so sorry… I left you without telling you anything… but I couldn't find you… I thought you were dead… Ruri I missed you so much!" Esla replied, the other three staring in confusion.

"Esla who is this?" Allibaba asked.

Esla and Ruri parted from their hug as Esla wiped her eyes clear of any tears, "Sorry you guys I guess I never really told you about her… this is Ruri, she was my best friend back in my home town," Ruri wiped her eyes then bowed slightly, "it's a pleasure to meet you all."

"I'm sorry but could you leave us alone so we can catch up… I'll meet you guys back at the palace okay." They nodded and left deciding it was best to leave them be for the time being.

Esla and Ruri found an isolated place were they could speak freely with one another. Esla then explained everything that had happened back in Tison village and how she went to live with Yunan after it was destroyed.

"There is one thing I don't understand Ruri… the reason that I survived was because I was recued by Yunan… how did you manage to survive?" Esla asked curious, for all this time she had thought that her best friend was dead after all.

"Well… when the attack started we weren't in the village… we were still looking for you after you ran off when we saw the first wave of attacks…" Ruri explained.

"Wait that means!" Ruri nodded her head, "Yes everyone we use to play with is still alive… after the attack we all fled here to Sindria and we have made peaceful lives here for ourselves." Esla smiled, "I'm so glad your all alive, I thought I was the only one to survive… but… now I have all you guys as well."

Throughout the night Ruri and Esla continued to talk and laugh together once again, Esla was filled with joy that her best friend hadn't died because of her. Together they walked up the streets when Ruri had to leave, "Sorry Esla, I have to go help out with the store now, we always make a lot of sales at the Maharajan, so I'll see you later okay," Ruri ran off and was about to turn a corner when she turned around and waved at her friend.

Esla arrived back at the palace and was greeted by many smiles from the Maids and the Generals alike.

"Esla you're back!" King Sinbad stood up form his seat as the various woman that surrounded him cried at the thought of him no longer paying attention to them.

"Yeah, sorry I took so long I ran into an old friend of mine," Esla smiled brightly, "This is turning into the best birthday ever!" Sinbad smiled, "Glad to hear that… Oh by the way I have something for you…" Esla looked up surprised as Sinbad handed her the small crystal box, Esla looked at the box for a moment before she opened it, she gasped at what she saw inside. Inside the box, sitting upon velvet cushioning was a golden heart shaped locket attached to a golden chain, "It's beautiful…" she said as she carefully lifted it out of the box and admired it, using her figures to feel the smooth, shiny surface of the locket. Sinbad picked the locket up out of her small hands and put the necklace around her neck.

"This locket once belong to someone very dear to me… however that person is gone now and I have no use for it… so you can have it… think of it as a birthday present…" Sinbad smiled looking down at the small girl.

"Thank you… King Sinbad… this is an amazing gift, but if it did indeed belong to someone dear to you then should you not keep it?" Sinbad simply shook his head, "No… like I said I have no use for, and besides I really suits you… by the way I wish you would stop calling me 'King' just Sinbad will do." Esla nodded and smiled up at the man, 'this guy is really kind… I can see why so many people look up to him.'

The festivities came to an end and Esla changed into her night cloths and place the golden locket back in the box for safe keeping, 'I wonder who this originally belong to anyway?' she shook her head, 'I guess it doesn't really matter.'

Esla lay down on her bed and snuggled underneath the covers, 'This was by far the best birthday I've ever had.' Then slowly she drifted off to sleep. Little did she know that someone at the door was watching her as she lay in bed, but they soon left as they realized she was fast asleep.

The fated day draws closer.

Sorry for the late update but I finally managed to complete the chapter. As I have said before, if you have any suggestions I will gladly take them and use them in this story.

Hope you guys liked the chapter. Have a great day!