"Is everyone okay?" Kairi asked and quickly got confirmation from the others as they gathered together
"What a mess." said Donald as he looked around at the destruction left in the wake of the Forty Thieves ambush "And I thought we could take it easy."
"Oh my word" the Sultan was saddened. The long awaited wedding was ruined and the palace was in shambles.
"Don't worry father of the bride." Genie appeared by his side "We can rebuild."
"Please do Genie. We can't have a wedding without a pavilion."
"Aladdin, are you all right?" Jasmine walked over to check on him in the wedding gift area. A majority of the gifts manage to survive.
"Yeah I'm okay. Sorry guys, you came to our wedding and things got out of hand."
"It's okay. The bad guys here are those Forty Thieves."
"But I'm glad you were all here." said Jasmine
"It's nice to meet you Princess Jasmine." Kairi took a bow "My name is Kairi."
"It's nice to meet you." Jasmine placed her at her chest "I can feel it, we're the same."
Kairi nodded; being Princesses of Heart meant that they had a strong connection when meeting face to face.
Jasmine turned her attention to Riku who shifted his eyes "And you are?"
"This is Riku."
"So you're the friend that Sora has been looking for." Jasmine placed her hand at her chin "But you look familiar, like I've seen you before."
Ignoring the pain in his heart, Riku properly faced Jasmine and bowed"I'm sorry!" This surprised everyone including Genie, Abu, Carpet and Iago who just joined in "I'm the one who kidnapped Princess Jasmine. I hurt you both and I don't expect you to forgive me but at least let me make it to you."
"Riku..." Sora knew that his friend was doing is best to make up for what all that happened when they were separated and he had sided with Maleficint. He also knew how upset Aladdin was when Jasmine disappeared and had not it been for the rules of maintaining the world order, he would have been able to come along with him to look for her.
Aladdin and Jasmine looked to each other and nodded having coming to a decision.
"Riku it's all right now." Jasmine spoke up "I"m back home thanks to Sora. You're his friend so that makes you ours."
"He's been searching everywhere for you just as I would have done for Jasmine." Aladdin tapped his shoulder "So it's okay."
Riku was surprised, he really did not expect to be forgiven so easily but he was grateful. He felt a great weight lifted off his chest "Thank you." he got back up and smiled
Genie and Carpet nodded in approval since they had a feeling the couple would forgive Riku. Donald and Goofy were relieved, they were starting to worry that the situation was going to be worse than it already was but it turned out to be the opposite.
Riku noticed Sora and Kairi staring at him "What?"
"Well," Sora scratched his head "I thought you were going to cry."
"We're here for you." Kairi opened her arms wide "Don't hold back."
Riku turned away feeling embarrassed "I won't." He did not want to admit that he was nearly close to tears so he changed the topic "So what should we do now? If Heartless are going to show up, we'll have to protect the palace."
"And those Forty Thieves might show up again." Goofy pointed out. There was a chance that they might return.
"But, were they only after the gifts?" Jasmine wondered
"Not all the gifts." Aladdin held up the scythe "This is what the King of Thieves wanted."
Iago perched on the tip of the scythe looking unimpressed by the object "With all the other great stuff, why go for this thing?"
Suddenly the staff glowed a white blinding light causing everyone to shield their eyes. Iago got off the scythe as a voice cried out "Your question is mine to answer!" The scythe moved itself to the center of the room. It revealed a clear image of a translucent, light gray woman wearing an Egyptian headdress "The King of Thieves sought my scythe to find the ultimate treasure."
"Did someone say treasure?" Donald and Iago were immediately hooked on the idea of an ultimate treasure
"Who and what is that?"
"Whoa, looks like an Oracle." Genie said as he wore sunglasses to cover his eyes
"I see all that there is and all that will be."
"Oh yeah definitely an Oracle, tells the future."
"All right, if you know all then tell all. Where is the treasure?" Iago asked
"Yeah, you know the ultimate one." Donald rubbed his hands greedily
"I am bound by the rule of one" The Oracle moved her hands to illustrate her point "One question, one answer."
"I only want one answer!" Iago yelled "Where is the ultimate treasure?!"
"You've already asked your one question." The Oracle replied and crossed her arms
"No, wait! That doesn't count!" Donald shouted
"Yeah I was just thinking out loud!"
"Okay it's my turn!" Donald was about to ask but was held back by Sora
"That's enough" Sora shut his beak tight while Genie held Iago down
"So we can learn anything?" Jasmine asked as she held Aladdin's hand "Our lives? Our futures?"
"You have but to ask."
"I know what my future is." Aladdin looked at Jasmine lovingly "My future is you." Then he turned his attention to the Oracle" But my past, it's a blank. My Mother died when I was just a kid and I never even knew my father. I have no idea where I come from."
"Your question is your choice. But remember the rule of one." The Oracle advised him "Choose carefully."
"I don't think you can help me." Aladdin took out the dagger from his pocket "My past isn't just one question. It's a million questions."
"But mere questions about your past can be answered by your father."
"My father?"
Everyone held their breath as the Oracle revealed a middle-aged man with a bold look in his black eyes and a smirk. He had tan skin, black graying hair and beard.
Aladdin walked towards the image trying to find the right words to say "My father is alive?" That was all he could say.
As dusk fell on Agrabah, Aladdin left the palace wanting to be alone. Jasmine, Abu and Carpet also haf left to go check on him. Having returned to their usual travelling outfits, the quintet began taking part in the palace cleanup.
"I hope Aladdin is okay." Goofy looked worried as he and Sora lifted a rock to carry to the pile of debris to be thrown out.
"I can't imagine what he is feeling right now. He thought his Dad was dead all this time but he's alive."
"I can't imagine it either." Donald's eyes were glittering as he swept the floor "An ultimate treasure! Just thinking about it gets me excited!"
"Donald" Sora and Goofy glared at him making him flinch
"O-of course I'm worried about Aladdin too!" he replied and chuckled nervously
"Is there anything we can do it?" Kairi asked as she rearranged the wedding gifts
"It's up to Aladdin if he wants to know about his Dad or not." Riku said as he carried a rock to the pile "If he doesn't want to, we'll have to respect his decision."
"Hey guys" Genie came out "Al and Jasmine are back. They want to tell you something."
Everyone headed out to the veranda. Aladdin and Jasmine had already changed their clothes. Jasmine wore and pink and gold version of her usual outfit and Aladdin wore a white turban, black undergarments with a matching sleeveless top with a red obi around his waist, a medium blue long sleeved shirt and a gold cloak. "I'm going to find my father and I could use your help."
Sora smiled and beat his chest "Like we're gonna say no."
Aladdin nodded "Well, here goes." He held up the scythe and it glowed its' light once more as it levitated to the sky and summoned the Oracle
"Have you chosen your question?"
"I have."
"Then ask."
"Where is my father?"
The Oracle pointed her finger to the east of Agrabah "Follow the trail of the Fort Thieves. Your father is trapped within their world."
"Forty thieves?" This caused Aladdin to worry "Is he hurt? How long has he been their prisoner?"
"I am sorry. I can only answer one question." The Oracle returned to the scythe as it floated down and into Aladdin's hand.
"The rest is up to us."
"Sora, Riku." Kairi caught their attention "You two should go with Aladdin. We'll finish cleaning up."
"That's right." Genie held two buckets of cleaning suppllies "By the time you get back, this place will be spotless."
"Okay."
"Leave it to us."
"I'm coming too." said Iago. He whispered to Donald "I'll keep an eye out for any clue about the ultimate treasure."
"Good idea." Donald whispered back "Good luck."
"Take all the time you need." Jasmine rested her on her fiance's shoulder reassuring him that she will wait for his return
"I'll be back in time for our wedding" Aladdin embraced Jasmine who returned it "I promise."
Kairi handed Sora her lucky charm and then held his and Riku's hands "See you soon."
"Be careful out there." said Goofy
"Don't be reckless." Donald pointed at Sora "Especially you Sora."
"I know, I know."
"We'll be back."
