Patron part 6
Previously: Chroias, Nefret and Mozenrath have had many adventures: a fight
with Aladdin, Nefret and Xerxes were banished, but brought back one way or
another, and Nefret had been knocked into a coma for a while. Now Chroias
and Mozenrath have children! Nefret, Chroias, Mozenrath and the new twins
Zak and Tris celebrate Mozenrath's birthday. But Aladdin and Jasmine show
up to! They propose a treaty for the sake of Mozenrath's children and their
own unborn child. Surprisingly Mozenrath agrees. Taking advantage of the
treaty the group heads to the palace to have clothes made by the royal
tailor. But they weren't the only guest Aladdin had! Eden and her master
Domdi soon arrive. Young Zak takes a liking to Domdi. Being a demon child
he is apt to growth spurts, BIG GROWTH SPURTS! In a matter of moments Zak
is aged from 5 to 15!
Disclaimer: Mozenrath, Xerxes, Aladdin, Jasmine, Genie, Abu and Carpet are
property of Disney. Chroias belongs to Kalynnn Osburn. Nefret, Apepe, and
Anubis are mine. Rated Pg for suggestive content.
Chapter 73 (by me)
Chroias and Nefret contemplated Zakurum with tilted heads. No longer did a little boy of 5, no, now he seemed to be around the mortal age of 15, maybe 16. He was rather tall for his age, and already his body promised to be long and lean, much like his father's. His face had matured nicely, a strong nose, almond shaped eyes, nicely shaped but not toughly unmasculine lips. Yes he really did grow into a fit young man, leaving little doubt that he wasn't sickly. Nefret turned to Chroias. "That poor tailor is going to have to measure again." the girl smiled at her friend. A frustrated snort caught their attention. Tris stood near her brother, her shoulders hunched to her ears, fist balled. "Oh, well.." Nefret looked to Chroias for an explanation. "Um, maybe it was Domdi that influenced the growth spurt. Give her a little time." The demon gathered her daughter in her arms kissing her cheek lightly. "Will you three cut it out about Domdi!" Zak pleaded. "She hates me!" He frowned as he remembered their encounter. "Oh, now. Some of the best relationships often start out on bad terms. I could point out a few examples," Nefret looked to Chroias. "But your father needs to be told." Nefret knocked quietly on Mozenrath's door. "What!?" He growled. Confrontations with Aladdin always left him on edge. "You should come to with me to see your son." Nefret jumped slightly as the door whipped open. "What has he done now?" Moze whined slightly. "He jipped his sister by growing first. He always has a jump on that poor girl it seems." Nefret said, but Moze was already halfway down the hall. When they entered to room again, Zak was pulling is long hair into a low ponytail. Tris sat by Chroias shooting mental daggers to her twin. Mozenrath advanced on his son to investigate him. "Well wait till Domdi lays eyes on you!" the elder sorcerer smiled. "See! I told you! Zak's got a girlfriend, a girlfriend, a girlfriend!" Tris taunted "Sister, that is so childish." Zak quipped. Tris's face turned beet red. Mother and Godmother kept a watchful eye on young Tristram all that night, but to no avail. She stayed the pretty little 7-year-old girl all through the night hours. But everyone could feel that it was coming, building, approaching ever faster. But it there was no way to hurry it along. It was the next day and the nursemaids had dug up some old clothes for Zak to wear and everyone marched down to the dinning room for a so-called 'civil breakfast' before the final fittings. Chapter 74 (by Kalynn)
Mozenrath went slack jawed as Zak walked in wearing the new outfit that Nefret and Chroias had made the mistake of letting him choose. He prefers a pair of Black tightly fitted pants and a wild green top with gold patterns sown in. As though because Tris wore no jewelry he had to make up for it. Has three earrings on each ear and two almost Genie like manacles on his arms, studded with black opals. He also wore a black cape for flourish and apparently for the excuse of having a new place to stuff a bit more style in. The cape was attached with a gold buckle and has an odd question like mark closely resembling the one on Mozenrath's shirt done in emeralds. He had a necklace of polished lava stone and one that is just a simple gold chain. His hair was as long as his fathers and pulled back into a long ponytail. "Well dad whda ya think?" Mozenrath continued to let his jaw hang. Nefret stood behind Chroias and the two giggled as Zak did a gentleman's turn and bowed. Mozenrath still hadn't spoken. Nefret finally spoke. "It's ....original." she tried her best to complements. Mozenrath stood up and walked over to his son. He fingered an earring and frowned. "Can't say I approve of these." he commented dryly. Zak's casual smile turned to an unhappy frown. He suddenly must have thought of an idea cause the smile brightened him again. "You know dad you aughta get one." Mozenrath backed up a bit. "Me, an earring?" Zak nodded. "Come on it didn't kill me." he fingered the gold one. "I still think you did this just to get that girls attentions." he shook his head. "Domdi is Eden's adopted child. The moment Eden finds that your my son she'll kill you." she shuddered remembering his last meeting with the female genie. Chroias put a comforting arm around her son and winked at Nefret. "She would unless a certain distraction was to appeared." Nefret caught on and dragged herself into it. "Yeah and you were to have a few moments alone with Domdi." she nudged his shoulder. Zak brightened again. "Mom Auntie I swear I won't play a prank on either of you for a whole month." she pledged. Nefret smiled. "My gods he must be in love." Chapter 75 (by me)
Eden was making her way down the palace halls to meet Domdi in the garden when all of the sudden she felt an arm fall around her shoulder. She looked over to see a grinning demon at her side. Another woman sauntered up to them. Eden had only caught a glimpse of these two women last night before they had disappeared to their private rooms. "Um, hello." The female genie tried to be friendly as she extracted herself from the green-haired woman's grasp. The woman gave a warm smile. "Do I know you?" "No." the plum headed one chimed in. "But were here to fix that. I'm Chroias, and this is my good friend Nefret"
"Weren't you hanging out with some kids earlier?" Eden eyed them. Nef and Roias looked at each other. It was best not to get on the subject of the children. Chroias looked around. "No, no kids with us! Come on we've come to invite you to tea!" Chroias laughed as Nefret stated to coral the green genie around the corner to the parlor. "So, Chroias you're a demon huh? Well, it's always nice to meet another supernatural entity." Eden commented calmly accepting the plate of cookies from Nefret. She hated to keep Domdi waiting, but the woman had made it quite clear that she really didn't have much choice in the matter. So she mise well make the best of it. Chroias nodded. "I'm the product of Hades and Persephone." "And you?" Eden turned to Nefret who was stuffing cookies in her mouth. "Sorry I'm just a lowly mortal. I just pal around with higher beings." If Eden had caught onto the sarcasm in Nefret's voice she didn't let on. "And how do you two know Aladdin?" Eden inquired innocently. The two girls looked to each other yet again. "Oh, we have our little bouts of civilness." Chroias hinted vaguely at the truth. Zak peeked out the garden gates at Domdi who was sitting near the fountain. He whipped back around before he was seen. Zak ran a hand over his hair, carefully avoiding his horns, smoothed his eyebrows, and gave a quick tug on his shirt before he cleared his throat and stepped out into the light of the menagerie. Chapter 76 (by Kalynn) Domdi was playing with a flower when Zak appeared. He remained quiet up until the brown haired girl turned around. She gasped in surprise and suddenly Zak found himself wishing he could erase his horns. Of course he looked spectacular. The jewelry showed he was defiantly a man of rich qualities ,but his build and his looks were...supernatural. Domdi looked carefully at his horns and his sharp green eyes. "Hello." she said in a soft voice. "Hi." Zak said and mentally kick himself for such a stupid opening. "Umm. The moon is great tonight." "Yes it is beautiful." she nodded in confirmation. "I love watching the stars." "Really?" Zak felt elated. He mentally thanked his father for the astronomy lessons. "Do you know the constellations?" "Only a few. Eden taught me." She pointed to one in the shape of a dragon. "I know that's Draco. And thats Ursa Major and Ursa Minor." she gestured another direction. "That's Cassiopeia. And that's the crab." she said proudly. Zak sat held rapt by every word. "Well what were you born under?" he asked gently. "Cancer." she looked at him with the large black eyes. "And you?" "Leo." he said proudly. "Like my father and sister." "Oh. Well you know what they say about Leo's and Aries." she gave him and all to familiar grin. "No clue.." He took the hints well and let her take the reins "Exactly." Domdi sat down beside him. "So who did you say your father was again?" "Mozenrath." he said to comfortable to even think of. He gulped when Domdi stiffened slightly after hearing that name. "But he's not such a bad guy." Zak confirmed. "And I'm sure he'll like you." Domdi relaxed, but only a bit. "I suppose if your being allowed in Agrabah it can't be all bad." she gave him a warm rich smile. "Maybe I could get used to this." she said as she snuggled in closer. Chapter 77 (by me) Eden had gotten away from them. It simply couldn't be helped. Chroias and Nefret had tried to distract her as long as possible, but when Eden had had enough, the girls couldn't keep her there any longer without looking suspicious. The two friends stood leaning against the doorway of Roias's room nervously awaiting sounds of a struggle. But instead the sound of whistling echoed through the palace halls. Zak turned the corner positively strutting like a roster. "Well that answers my question." Nef breathed and uncrossed her arms. "Mother, Auntie. Nice night isn't it?" Zak stopped in front of the woman. "I take it everything went alright? You didn't run into Eden?" Zak answered his mother with a toothy grin. They all entered the room. Moze was sitting with Tris, who was still a little girl. Though he never said so, everyone knew that she would be growing soon, and Moze wanted to make the most of what little time he had with his baby. With a florish Zak produced three flowers from the garden. Tris took hers happily, but Nef and Chroias were hesitant. "How does it work? Does it squirt water, or have a bee in it. Or does it just explode?" Nefret inquired gingerly turning the flower over in her hand. "Oh Auntie! I told you no pranks for a month!" He sighed happily and plopped into the couch. Both girls shrugged and placed the flower behind their ears. "I hope you gave Domdi a similar gift." Chroias sat across from him. "Good thing the royal tailor is so slow." Nef noted. "We still have another day or so to stay her. Than again if Tris grows soon it could be longer." Nef ruffled the child's hair, which Tris didn't mind so much since her Auntie always took the time to smooth it back out again. Zak frowned noticeably. "Well with our treaty with Agrabah we could always come for visits." Roias pointed out. Mozenrath had been silent for all of this but finally he spoke. "No! I do not wish to enter Agrabah unless I have to!" Moze blurted. Everyone frowned at him. "All right. Then the answer is simple. Domdi can come for visits at the Citadel. We just have to tell Eden!" Nef chimed in, hoping the fear of the female genie would override his hatred of Aladdin. "Tell Eden what?" Came a voice from the door. Everyone looked to Jasmine and her swelling belly. Chapter 78 (by kalynn) Chroias desperately fumbled for an explanation. "Umm...." she looked desperately at Nefret. For once thought Nefret didn't have a brilliant plan to save them trouble. "Jasmine darling...." "My brother has a girlfriend." Tris smiled even as her father gave her a harsh look. Jasmine smiled in an understanding way. "Oh does he now?" she gave a warm smile to Zak. "I can't say I blame the girl who fancy him." "Yeah and her name is..." Tris was forced to silence herself as Nefret shoved another leftover sticky bun into her mouth. As she glared at her Auntie Nef angrily she mentally sent her mother an angry image. "You know kids always rambling." Chroias said as she guided Jasmine out to the patio. "So I see someone's coming along rather nicely." she pointed to the belly. "You know what we aught a do." Nefret suggested. "We aught have a baby shower. We never did one for the twins." she put her head to one side. "And it'll be the perfect way to seal the treaty for Mozenrath to bless the child." Chroias caught the idea and gave Mozenrath a you'd-better look. He gave her a half grin as though trying to profuse his innocence. Zak himself was still wearing the same grin. It was shocking the way the two looked alike. 'Thank god Zak got horns' she thought as Nefret gasped yet again. "Tris." she said as the small girl began to glow in her father's hands. The little girl threw her brother a nasty grin and stuck out her tongue. Chapter 79 (by me) Jasmine and the two girls entered back into the room. Tris has slipped out of her father's lap to stand proudly in front of the group. "Ever seen a miracle up close, princess?" Nefret inquired to the wide-eyed Jasmine. Tris's thin outline began to fade under the bright green glow. Chroias narrowed her eyes, but refused to close them. Just as before the process was a long one. So long that Zak sat back down with a huff. When the light finally dimmed everyone looked upon Tirs with tilted heads. Since Zak had grown up to be such a looker it was really no surprise that Tris should do so also. She was long and thin, with lanky arms and an all- together fragile frame. But her face seemed to make up for it. Big eyes, a delicate nose, high thin eyebrows, and sweetly shaped lips. Her face could be described as impish. She matched her mother's beauty, but did not surpass it. "Well it looks like your Auntie Nef is going to have to get out the shears again." Chroias embraced her girl and tugged at her slightly long hair. Nefret's eyes rolled to Jasmine, who's mouth stood open rather dumbly. She chuckled. "Just be grateful you child wont grow so fast." She whispered as she pointed out Mozenrath who had a half proud half mourning look on his face. Tris looked to her brother. "Well looks like I did just as well as you!" she smiled. Zak rolled her eyes and crossed his arms. "Oh brother, that is so childish." Tris quipped. Revenge was so sweet! The next morning all the girls stood in front of the mirror primping themselves for the start of the all day baby shower. They had put on their best, Chroias wore a black off the shoulder dress with her hair tied into a complicated bun. Nefret had on a pair of dark blue harem pants with a black and blue top with a double sleeve design, obviously a Mozenrath special. Tris had come up with a blue Greek top and a nicely shaped black skirt that dragged the ground a bit. "Are we even invited to this thing?" Zak whispered to his father as they eyed the women. "Not the gift giving part that 'strictly woman's territory'. But after that there'll be a party for everyone." Mozenrath gave a snort and walked away. Chapter 80 (by Kalynn) Mozenrath managed to disappeared into the shadows as the girls went wild over Jasmine and the bulging stomach. A smiled as he remembered what Chroias had promised him if he remained a good boy. Really he knew that he didn't want to be in Agrabah any longer then necessary, but hey if Chroias kept these incentives up... Also she seemed to have found a rather intriguing if skimpy outfit she claimed came from something called Moulin Rouge?? Grinning to himself, Mozenrath found the excuse to wander from the party, Tris noticing her father sulk out, followed immediately. Mozenrath didn't notice his daughter until he was in the market place. "I though you were at the party." he said to the teen that stood before him. "It got boring." she simply stated and immediately walked over beside him. "Whatcah doing?" she asked in such a childlike fashion that her father smiled. "Wandering the streets." Mozenrath stated simply as he caught his daughter glancing at a pair of women. Well not specifically at the women, rather at their earrings. He had never liked those odd bulky things most Arab women wore, but if that was what Tristram wanted... Tris hugged her father as he waited beside her at the piercing booth. She winced slightly as a small pop went of and the two studs of gold shone brightly in her pale ears. But the smile on her face made up for the twenty denari it was costing him. "You aughta get your ear pierced daddy." Tris said and giggled as her father turned beet red. "Tris I think I'm a bit old to be..." "Aww come on daddy, it's cool. Besides Zak wears 'em you don't want to be out done by your own son do you?" Tris said knowing it would hook him. "Oh My Gods." Nefret said as she looked up at Mozenrath. The sorcerer shrugged as Tris proudly showed off the two earrings she wore and the one silver stud her father had been talked into putting in his own ear. Zak for one managed to look as though he approved and Chroias just toyed with the stud momentarily. "I like it." she said as Nefret collapsed in a chair laughing. "I mean you actually went and got a piercing. It's ....kakkoi." she muttered in some unknown language. Mozenrath let himself smile, glad to see she approved. Aladdin looked at the earring and almost laughed. He barely managed to hold it in. In fact only a look from Jasmine made him subdue it. He gave Mozenrath a curt nod even though he was aware that the sorcerer didn't really care about his opinion. Chapter 81 (by me) Mozenrath sat there shoving in the cake it warp speed. Obviously hoping he could leave as soon as he was done. Nefret was eating rather gingerly (for once in her life) she had her eye on Mozenrath's ear. He had tired hide it begin his hair and the folds of his turban, but it was obviously turning a brilliant shade of red. Tris was to busy fingering her ears to eat much of anything. With a sigh Nef turned her attention to her meal. Chroias was also keeping a watchful eye on a male member of the party, but not Mozenrath, Zak. He and Domdi had been exchanging small secret glances all the way through dinner. If they didn't watch it they'd out themselves. Finally all the festivities were done and curt addresses had been passed around the group dispersed. Moze and Roais into their room, Zak informed his aunt he would be in the garden, no doubt Domdi had said the same thing to Eden. Tris trotted off with her nursemaids who's attention she still enjoyed, and Jasmine off to rest. Nefret stood in the ballroom picking over the remnants of the banquet. Aladdin entered and cleared his throat, Nef turned to him. "Hey." Al greeted. Nef smiled and swallowed her last bite of bread. "Hey, So everyone left ya to eh?" she joked. Aladdin laughed slightly and scratched his head. Nef caught onto his edginess. "So what can I do for ya?" "Well I, I wanted to ask you about. Exactly how hard is it to raise kids?" the hero asked bluntly catching the plum-haired girl off guard. "It all depends. I suppose in my short experience with the twins I can tell you not to expect to sleep a lot, watch out for sibling rivalry (though I hope you only have one) and above all else, watch you back!" Nefret grimaced as she remembered some of Zak's finer stunts. Aladdin nodded in acknowledgment and walked away inviting Nefret to come along. She accepted.
Aladdin insisted to Nefret the gender of the child wasn't important, but she could tell he wanted a son. They chatted idly when all of the sudden a surprised yell came from the garden. A yell that sounded suspiciously like it might belong to a certain green genie. "What was that?" Al turned to Nefret who placed her head in her hands and said nothing. Chapter 82 (by kalynn) Chroias heard the scream and looked at Mozenrath. They both jumped from the couch, (were I will not explain what they were doing there), and ran for the door. Mozenrath made it down to the garden to find a very mad Eden hovering over top of a very scared looking Zak. Mozenrath hesitated remembering the last encounter he'd had with Eden, but Chroias pushed straight through. "What is going on here?" she said as loudly as she could just as Nefret and Aladdin rounded the corner together.
Eden turned and looked at the demoness, then at Zak. Obviously noticing for the first time the similarities between Zak and his father and his mother. A shocked look overcame her face. "Domdi!" she said in a scolding voice. The young girl blushed and hung onto Zak's arm. "He's a nice guy really Eden." she said as Zak finally got to his feet. "He isn't as bad as..." she hesitated to name certain parties present. "He's not as bad as all that." she said firmly. Zak stood beside her. "I'm not." he said shrugging as though even he didn't really believe it. Mozenrath finally decided to intervene. "Kids why don't let the grown-ups handle it." he shoed the two away. Zak gave his father a questioning look. "It'll be fine." Chroias confirmed and let the two go. Everyone waited till the two were out of site, then it was like bomb shell dropping. "Mozenrath tell me why your son is with my baby?" Eden snarled in his face. Thank gods and all that Mozenrath managed to keep a straight face. "Well you know how sorcerers are." Chapter 83 (by me) Eden's face reddened. "No, why don't you tell me how they are! And perhaps I'll show you exactly how genies are!" the woman took a step forward, but was interrupted as Aladdin stepped between them. She looked at him in surprise. "What's going on here?" Al tired to diffuse the situation. "Don't play dumb street rat." Mozenrath groaned sparing him a withering glance. Aladdin's mouth twitched slightly but he remained silent. "I don't see what all the fuss is about. Everyone has had their own childhood crushes. Puppy love is a right of passage!" Chroias gave a wave of her and as if to brush it off. "Not my Domdi. Not with.. Him anyways." The female genie snorted, letting her address of Zak carry all her emotion. Nefret could see the rage boiling in her demonic friend. If something wasn't done Eden would look like an advertisement for a meat grinder. "Zak is a fine young man, despite an appearance that may state otherwise. I'll admit he's a bit of a prankster, but nothing worse. He was raised well, and I hand my own hand in his up bringing. I know him, and he will be nothing but a gentleman to your daughter Eden." Nefret winded on until it seemed Chroias had composed herself. The demon smiled slightly at the flabbergasted face an Eden. Mozenrath shoed Nefret aside and took her place in front of Eden. "You can't find fault with that reasoning. There is peace between our two lands now, and like it or not, we have a right to be here. And Domdi has a right to see and court whom she wishes. That is unless you have subjected her to the old practice of an arranged marriage?" Mozenrath ginned, knowing a woman as headstrong as Eden would implement no such tradition. A serene smile graced Eden's lips. "I see. She does have her rights. But lets face it would a girl like domdi really go for a demon who's parentage once tired to take the life of her mother? I think she'll come out of it, once she sees the light." "You wouldn't poison her mind!" Nefret gasped angrily. "It's not poison if it's the truth!" Eden quipped and walked away, knocking Mozenrath's shoulder as she did. It was only be extreme self control that he let her continue. Chroias placed a comforting hand on his arms. Aladdin looked to Nefret, but she refused to look at him, concern wracked her face and her hands worried themselves over the other. Aladdin suddenly got a clear understanding of things, or at least what he considered clear. He turned to the sorcerer. "I know we had an agreement, but don't think for a second I trust you. I've known you to long to do that! If this is one of your tricks, there will be hell to pay. And I will be the reaper." His gaze shot to Nefret to confirm his suspicions. But her eyes only narrowed at him and her lips turned into a tight frown. Getting the feeling he had spoken to soon he turned and marched away. Domdi turned her gaze from her lap to Zak. "They're not very happy about this." He didn't turn to her. She lowered her eyes once more. "I don't care. I want to see you. Even if we have to sneak out of the city to get some peace." Zak's tone was serious. Domdi looked doubtful and happy all at the same moment. Chapter 84 (by kalynn) Zak clasped Domdi's hand in his. "How about an official date?" he suggested. "Ya know you me under the stars a nice dinner. Ya like Chinese?"
Domdie blushed. "I love Chinese" she agreed to meet him outside the city walls for an official date. Nefret only wished her life could be so easy. Eden had NOT been happy about the budding romance. Not happy at all. Genie had managed to cool her temper, but she was still not pleased. Aladdin...well Al wasn't saying much of anything. Nefret sided up to her friend. "I know I know. This is what I've had to live with for the past few years." Nefret said jokingly. Aladdin sighed and smiled gently at Nefret. "Nef how do people like us get mixed up in situations like this?" he asked. "Fate likes to screw with us." Nefret answered as Jasmine appeared around the corner. She smiled pleasantly at Nefret and pulled her husband aside. Leavening Nefret, for the first time in a long time with nothing to do. Tris however, was more then happy to come to her auntie's aid. "Hey Auntie." she said in her whimsical voice. "You ok?" Nefret nodded. "Just a bit downtrodden." "Well you know, while all the guys are busy, why don't you mom and I sneak off for a vacation." "Only one problem." Nefret pointed to her anklet. "Oh no problem." she snapped her fingers in a royal way. " I can get daddy to undo it." she curled a lump of her auntie's hair. "You know he loves me sooooooooo much." "Yeah cause your just as manipulative as he is." Tris gave a sweet smile. "Of course." Chapter 85 (by me) Zak looked at Domdi's features as the shadows of the soft light played over the plane of her face. She was rather clumsily bringing food to her mouth with the chopsticks. A noodle snaked off the sticks to land with a splash into her won-ton soup. She gave him a don't-you-say-a-damn-thing look. Zak took in the look and grew somber quickly looking back to his chow mane. "You know... Tomorrow I head home." He breathed. Domdi nodded and gave a sad little smile. "I know. You can't say forever. You belong with your father and your mother, and you aunt. But surly you don't think I'm gona give up that easily!" She stabbed a shrimp completely giving up on the 'traditional' way of eating with chopsticks. Zak looked rather amused. "Daddy!!!" Tris sang rather childishly as she entered the room. He looked up with raised eyebrows. Nefret walked in just in time to see Chroias throw herself away from Mozenrath onto another couch. "What is it Tris?" Moze asked clearing his throat rather uncomfortably. Tris paid little to no attention to what she had obviously interrupted. "I've just had a thought. I thought it might be nice for us girls" she gave a broad swoop around the room. "To take a little holiday to somewhere nice!" Chroias smiled approvingly. Moze's mouth pulled to one side in thought. He had gotten so used to the company of the girl (not wholly by choice mind you) but a break would be nice. Without distraction he and Zak could do some serious training. Moze sat back and gave an indifferent shrug. "Good!" Tris cried as she pulled Nefret forward, placing her before her father. Moze looked at Nefret than at Tris. The young girl pointed to her aunt's ankle. Mozenrath frowned. The anklet was Nefret's ball and chain, it kept her from passing outside the Land of the Black Sand without him. But when in other lands with him, it kept her at least on a short leash. She could only travel about 10 miles from him before she was stopped in a not so nice fashion. Removing it would give her complete freedom. Something he didn't really trust her with. "Please?" Tris whined and gave the sad puppy eyes. God, she knew how to get him. He growled slightly and pulled Nef's foot from under her. Luckily she was close enough to fall into the couch. He began to swivel and move the ruby in a practiced dance while at the same time mumbling something. Nefret hovered over him, trying to pick up on his movements. But he gave her a warning glare and she shrunk back. Chapter 86 (by kalynn)
Nefret closed her eyes as the green and grey smoke swirled around her. She blinked back dust as a familiar feeling soother around her. "You didn't" Chroias smiled at her friend. "I did." Nefret almost lost it and went ahead anyways. "I can't believe you got me to Egypt." It was true the sights and smells were the same as she remembered them. Stands full of great food and fine silk cloths piled up around them. Nefret grabbed Tris's hand. "Come on girl We've got shopping to take care of." Chroias was caught in Nefret's excitement as well and immediately pulled out her coin. bag. "I've got mad money." She hollered. Not even an hour later all three girls were dress in Egyptian finery. Nefret was pleased with her choice of clothing for the two ladies, and was even more satisfied with their human disguises. Tris, had decided to keep her black hair as where her mother had opted for a bright brassy red. Both demoness's now sported unsettling blue green eyes and light mahogany akin close to Nefret's color. They were giggling and all talking and having a fine time when a slight push from in front sent Nefret sprawling on the ground. "Watch were your going!" she shouted at the man in front of her. "Nefret??" Came a masculine, and very familiar voice. "Oh by Hourus." Nefret placed her hand over her mouth in shock Chapter 87 (by me)
Nefret struggled to get into a sitting position. In a flash she was looking up at a familiar face. As usual his short spiky dark brown hair peeked out of his slightly lop sided plated wig. His eyes were a familiar shape, much like Nefret's but overturned and where lined heavily with broad lines extending out of each corner. A crooked foolish grin spread across his face. "Well hey there stranger. Never thought I'd see you again!" He offered her his hand. Nefret just stared at him with a pout. How in the hell could he be so calm about the situation? "Why of why do I have to have such an obstinate woman for a little sister?" He rolled his eyes and grabbed her under each arm, pulling her into a bear hug. "Why oh why do I have to have such smug ass as a brother?" Nefret punched him in the shoulder playfully. "Ahem." Chroias cleared her throat. Nefret looked back at her friend. "Anyone want to clue me in?" She eyed the man with a cocked eyebrow. "Oh of course. This is Apepe. My half brother, the product of one of my fathers teen hood indiscretions." Nefret explained suddenly serious. "I never knew about him until a few years ago when he sent word to the Citadel to make his existence known. I never knew he was the message boy until I read the note. By that time he was long gone." She looked down. "Hey now, it's alright. Were her now. And it looks like you got out of the grasp of that yellow bellied lying conniving bastered Moze.." He was cut off as Nefret's elbow made contact with his stomach. "No actually. Apepe, this is Chroias and her daughter Tristram, the girlfriend and daughter of Mozenrath and my friends. Moze trusted me to their care for a little vacation!" "Oh sorry." He looked sheepish. "Nice to meet you both." He suavely kissed both Roias's and Tris's hands, giving the young Tris the giggles. "Well than, it is my duty to take care of my young sister and her friends while they are here! Anyone up for dinner? I know a great little place near the temple." "When did you get money like that that?" Nefret eyed his humble robe. "Last I heard you were running messages for rich men." "I got some money tucked away for a rainy day. Not everything is as it seems ya know!" He motioned for them to follow. "Don't have to tell me twice." Nefret ran her finger tips through Chroias's red hair. Everyone was chowing down on roasted meat and bread a few minuets later. Chroias swallowed the last bite. "So we left Zak and Mozey back in Agrabah." She finished explaining her story of how Nefret and her had become friends. She had of course left out some key elements that hinted at her identity. No need in scaring the boy. "Why don't you tell me about yourself." Tris said in a small cute voice. Apepe grinned and began to tell of his great adventures as a messenger boy and how he bravely suck into the Land of the Black Sand to see his sister. Both Chroias and Nefret rolled their eyes. Chapter 88 (by kalynn) Chroias watched the two chat. She had to admit that the boy seemed nice enough, despite how danmdebly cocky he was. 'And what kind of ego does Mozenrath have?' she chided herself for being hypocritical. Anywho, Tris had her eyes focused directly on Apepe's nicely formed deltoids and biceps.
'Still I prefer Moze.' Chroias sighed as Nefret returned to the table. "Regrets?" The plum haired girl asked. "No. But your half bro may have a few if Moze finds out about this fiasco. More overly out of concern for the fact that that tanned Adonis is YOUR BROTHER." Chroias grinned at her friend. "And just what are you insinuating?" Nefret said with mild shock. "That because He's my HALF brother He'll be more inclined to make questionable mischief then if he were say ZAKURUM???" Nefret watched as Chroias arched an eyebrow. "I'm not insinuating, I'm saying it." Chroias ducked as a handful of pomegranate juice floated her way. Immediately she retaliated. By throwing some strawberries into Nef's face. Nefret giggled as they fought. It had been to long since the opportunity for some good honest fun popped up. And they were intending to enjoy it. Unfortunately, this was not to be. "MOM!" Tris called for her mother as Chroias and Nefret came over. The young girl had turned a bright shade of pink. "Mom something's wrong at home." She said with a warning voice. "What do you mean wrong baby?" Chroias asked gently, glancing carefully at Apepe who was watching Nefret. "Ummm, from the mental pic my dear brother Zak is sending me....I think he and Domdi have been caught in...premarital consultation." Tris gave her mother a meaningful look. "Oh No!!" Nefret swallowed. "It gets worse." Tris confirmed. "Eden caught them." Nefret gripped Chroias "AGRABAH NOW!" Chapter 89 (by me) Chroias pulled Nefret aside and away from the hearing range of both Tris and Apepe. "What about HIM?" She whispered picking food from her hair. Nefret's face twisted in thought as she eyed Tris sneaking looks at her half brother. "Well, I don' know.. Moze doesn't know about him yet..But oh boy with Eden we're going to need all the help we can get!" Nefret finished. Chroias shrugged. "It's on your head." Chroias said as the group disappeared in a puff of green smoke. The place was in total chaos! Servants running around trying to fix trashed rooms, the apparent aftermath of a certain female genie hunting down a certain green-eyed demon. Yells, roars, crash, whining and crying were heard from the throne room. "I think we found them." Tris stated the obvious as the girls walked down the hall. Apepe sort of stumbled behind. "How did we get here? Why is Chroias's hair green now? Those aren't horns are they?!!! Did I just see fangs in Tris's mouth?" Apepe rambled on confused. Nefret and Chroias spun around simultaneously. "Will you shut up?" Both girls hissed in unison. They looked to each other and laughed slightly before continuing. "Now dear girl will you put that vase d-down?" The sultan was trying to negotiate with the irate genie, but it wasn't working. "Please stop Eden!" Domdi cried glomming onto her saraget mother pleadingly. "Yes Eden do be compliant." Mozenrath stood protectively close to his son. "This can't be put on Zak's shoulder' souly. It takes two to tango! The girl wasn't exactly protesting!" Eden let out an ungodly yell and prepared to zap the two to hell. Then she caught sight of the three girls and Apepe standing in the doorway. Mozenrath also looked over. His expression almost suggested he was glad to see them. "OUT! I want them ALL OUT! I want this hormone driven problem child out, and his villainous father, the she-devils of a mother and sister." Eden pointed as she named them all. "The obstinate shrew of an aunt, and." she stuttered as her finger fell upon Apepe. "and. and . him OUT!!!!!" "Sorry Eden, We have a treaty with Agrabah. I have the right to be here, whether you like it or not! So does Domdi!" Zak growled, he had had about enough of this. "I don't think so!" Eden growled back deadly serious. She began to glow and everyone tensed knowing what was about to happen. The energy around her snapped into the form of a dragon's head and neck. It shot forward, pulling the rest of its body out of the female genie. Mozenrath grabbed his son and they both hit the deck. Aladdin finally stepped forward. "Stay out to this street rat!" Moze lifted Al into the air with invisible hands and set him unto the throne, where he was held. Father and son scrabbled to their feet and slung a quick blast at Eden, she barley dodged it and her shoulder was slightly singed. Again she prepared herself and shot at Moze and his son again. But unknown to her Chroias was simultaneously preparing herself. The green energy tentacled out of her, than wrapped around each other and speed forward. The two energy's crashed into each other and set the other off course. They ricocheted around the room a few times, Chroias's bolt imbedded into the floor. Eden however imbedded into domdi's leg. The girl fell back in pain. Eden looked to her adopted child and sputtered for a moment then turned back to Mozenrath. She found that Chroias had joined Mozenrath's side, Nefret and Tris were helping a stunned Zak to his feet, and Apepe was hanging behind his sister completely dumbfounded. "Look what you made me do!!!!" Eden screeched and lunged at the collective group, not really caring who she got a hold of. Chapter 90 (by kalynn) Chroias shoved Nefret out of the way. "Shit the genies gone ape!!!" she yelled over the din. Nefret growled out something Chroias was sure she didn't wanna know. "Any ideas?" "Not unless you think your daughter can take on a Phenomenal cosmic power!" Nef shouted back. "And get her for calling me a SHREW" "Better shot then the one we got now!" Chroias crawled over under Eden's destruction till she reached Tris's side. "Baby, do you think you can curb some of her power?" she asked her daughter with hope. "I can give it a wild shot but I'm not sure." Tris looked over for where her brother was and mentally asked him to look over at her. A harsh jab of pain hit her as she realized her brother was holding an injured Domdi. "Mom try to get over to Domdi and Zak. She's hurt real bad." Tris stood against the gale force wind that was beginning to rip around the female genie. Chroias nodded to her daughter. She crawled around the broken objects and had almost reached Zak as a gloved hand pulled her back. "What are you doing?" Mozenrath shouted into her ears. "I went through hell...literally!!! To keep you, You think I'm gonna let some psychopathic genie get ..." "Your one to talk about psychopaths!!" Chroias yelled at her lover. "Why didn't you stop him?" "Did it ever occur to you dearest that it was because I DIDN'T KNOW?" Mozenrath grabbed Chroias and pulled her down. "You see if you can help Tris with Eden, I'll go see what can be done for Domdi." To Chroias's surprise, Mozenrath planted a quick kiss on her lips. "Welcome home." he said sarcastically. Chapter 91 (by me) Tristram's eyes were closed, her hair whipped around her and stung her face. She was concentrating will all her being, letting her abilities take over completely. Her arms raised and her fists clenched. Eden yelped as her feet left the ground and her arms plastered against her side. She seemed confused for a moment and the roar of wind and power made on last run around the room before it died out. A rope was suddenly tossed at Nefret, but she caught it. The plum haired girl looked to Chroias and quickly got the gist of her plan. Nef split the rope and handed an end to Apepe. He followed the girl's example as they lopped the ends into a lasso. Mozenrath joined his son's side and gave Domdi a quick once over. Her face was marred with pain, the blast had gone completely through her leg leaving no opening, but had most defiantly burned her muscle and bone as much as it had her skin. Moze carefully pressed his gloved hand to the abrasion; it felt soft and slightly squishy. Domdi let out an agonized roar. Chroias threw her rope and let the loop fall to Eden's ankles and then quickly tugged it tight. A millisecond later Nefret's rope caught around her waist forcing her arms into her sides as far as they would go. Apepe got her around the shoulder and chest than all three ran a path around her. The ropes twisted around Eden and in no time she looked like some bizarre May pole. And just in time to, Trist let out her breath and fell to her knees, unable to carry on anymore. Eden fell screaming and writhing to the ground. "Semi phenomenal and she can't break hemp ropes?" Nefret finally voiced her uncertainty of the plan. "That's no hemp! It's anti magic material! Apepe, hand me your robe tie." He did and the demon fixed it over the cursing genie's mouth. Findlay it was relatively quite. Green smoke swirled around the bound genie, and when it cleared she was gone. "Where did you put her?" Apepe looked slightly amused. "Oh, just somewhere that will take her a few days to get back!" Chroias gave a broad grin. A cry caught everyone's attention. The three joined Domdi's side. Mozenrath had done his best with a healing spell and was wrapping her leg tightly in bandages. With a sigh Mozenrath sat back on his heals and Domdi forced a brave smile. Zak wrapped his arms around her shoulders and kissed the top of her head. "Hey now, stop that! That's what got all this started ya know!" Tris playfully teased her brother. Everyone giggled slightly. "So little sis, this is your life eh?" Apepe put an arm around Nefret and tugged her close. "Yep, this is pretty much it. Wanna be a full time part of it?" Nef jabbed him in the ribs. "HELL NO!!!!!" Apepe roared and ran his knuckles over her scalp roughly. Chapter 92 (by Kalynn) Chroias smiled over at Apepe. He seemed to be taking the news rather well. Not happily, but rather well. Nefret joined her friend. "Is this ever gonna stop?" She asked and smoothed out her plum hair. "Damn straight it is!" Came a familiar voice. Mozenrath grabbed Chroias around the waist and grabbed Nefret's arm. "We are going back to the Citadel." He gave his children curt nod. Zak suddenly turned a slight red. "Well ummm." he looked over at Domdi. "Since Eden isn't going to be around for a bit....." Domdi gave a slight grin. "See dad..." "I get it." Mozenrath said in an almost proud way. "You intend to make a second attempt." Mozenrath shrugged and looked over at Tris. She didn't respond , only gave Apepe a casual glance. Mozenrath noticed the small resemblance between Nef and Apepe and gave his minion a sharp glance. Don't even start it. This was so not my fault." Nefret began. "Save it." Mozenrath said to tired to argue. "I just want to get home." The three returned to the citadel. Nefret sighed, she somehow found the dark walls and corridors comforting now. "Good to be home." she said as Anubis came running to greet her. "Anubis!" she wrapped her arms around the dog as it licked her face. Mozenrath felt Chroias light touch on his darier. "Yes?" he said putting a small smile on his face. "It's been to long." Chroias said simply and, after giving Nefret a quick, "Ya might want to stay out of the corridors tonight." She retreated upstairs with Mozenrath.
Chroias and Nefret contemplated Zakurum with tilted heads. No longer did a little boy of 5, no, now he seemed to be around the mortal age of 15, maybe 16. He was rather tall for his age, and already his body promised to be long and lean, much like his father's. His face had matured nicely, a strong nose, almond shaped eyes, nicely shaped but not toughly unmasculine lips. Yes he really did grow into a fit young man, leaving little doubt that he wasn't sickly. Nefret turned to Chroias. "That poor tailor is going to have to measure again." the girl smiled at her friend. A frustrated snort caught their attention. Tris stood near her brother, her shoulders hunched to her ears, fist balled. "Oh, well.." Nefret looked to Chroias for an explanation. "Um, maybe it was Domdi that influenced the growth spurt. Give her a little time." The demon gathered her daughter in her arms kissing her cheek lightly. "Will you three cut it out about Domdi!" Zak pleaded. "She hates me!" He frowned as he remembered their encounter. "Oh, now. Some of the best relationships often start out on bad terms. I could point out a few examples," Nefret looked to Chroias. "But your father needs to be told." Nefret knocked quietly on Mozenrath's door. "What!?" He growled. Confrontations with Aladdin always left him on edge. "You should come to with me to see your son." Nefret jumped slightly as the door whipped open. "What has he done now?" Moze whined slightly. "He jipped his sister by growing first. He always has a jump on that poor girl it seems." Nefret said, but Moze was already halfway down the hall. When they entered to room again, Zak was pulling is long hair into a low ponytail. Tris sat by Chroias shooting mental daggers to her twin. Mozenrath advanced on his son to investigate him. "Well wait till Domdi lays eyes on you!" the elder sorcerer smiled. "See! I told you! Zak's got a girlfriend, a girlfriend, a girlfriend!" Tris taunted "Sister, that is so childish." Zak quipped. Tris's face turned beet red. Mother and Godmother kept a watchful eye on young Tristram all that night, but to no avail. She stayed the pretty little 7-year-old girl all through the night hours. But everyone could feel that it was coming, building, approaching ever faster. But it there was no way to hurry it along. It was the next day and the nursemaids had dug up some old clothes for Zak to wear and everyone marched down to the dinning room for a so-called 'civil breakfast' before the final fittings. Chapter 74 (by Kalynn)
Mozenrath went slack jawed as Zak walked in wearing the new outfit that Nefret and Chroias had made the mistake of letting him choose. He prefers a pair of Black tightly fitted pants and a wild green top with gold patterns sown in. As though because Tris wore no jewelry he had to make up for it. Has three earrings on each ear and two almost Genie like manacles on his arms, studded with black opals. He also wore a black cape for flourish and apparently for the excuse of having a new place to stuff a bit more style in. The cape was attached with a gold buckle and has an odd question like mark closely resembling the one on Mozenrath's shirt done in emeralds. He had a necklace of polished lava stone and one that is just a simple gold chain. His hair was as long as his fathers and pulled back into a long ponytail. "Well dad whda ya think?" Mozenrath continued to let his jaw hang. Nefret stood behind Chroias and the two giggled as Zak did a gentleman's turn and bowed. Mozenrath still hadn't spoken. Nefret finally spoke. "It's ....original." she tried her best to complements. Mozenrath stood up and walked over to his son. He fingered an earring and frowned. "Can't say I approve of these." he commented dryly. Zak's casual smile turned to an unhappy frown. He suddenly must have thought of an idea cause the smile brightened him again. "You know dad you aughta get one." Mozenrath backed up a bit. "Me, an earring?" Zak nodded. "Come on it didn't kill me." he fingered the gold one. "I still think you did this just to get that girls attentions." he shook his head. "Domdi is Eden's adopted child. The moment Eden finds that your my son she'll kill you." she shuddered remembering his last meeting with the female genie. Chroias put a comforting arm around her son and winked at Nefret. "She would unless a certain distraction was to appeared." Nefret caught on and dragged herself into it. "Yeah and you were to have a few moments alone with Domdi." she nudged his shoulder. Zak brightened again. "Mom Auntie I swear I won't play a prank on either of you for a whole month." she pledged. Nefret smiled. "My gods he must be in love." Chapter 75 (by me)
Eden was making her way down the palace halls to meet Domdi in the garden when all of the sudden she felt an arm fall around her shoulder. She looked over to see a grinning demon at her side. Another woman sauntered up to them. Eden had only caught a glimpse of these two women last night before they had disappeared to their private rooms. "Um, hello." The female genie tried to be friendly as she extracted herself from the green-haired woman's grasp. The woman gave a warm smile. "Do I know you?" "No." the plum headed one chimed in. "But were here to fix that. I'm Chroias, and this is my good friend Nefret"
"Weren't you hanging out with some kids earlier?" Eden eyed them. Nef and Roias looked at each other. It was best not to get on the subject of the children. Chroias looked around. "No, no kids with us! Come on we've come to invite you to tea!" Chroias laughed as Nefret stated to coral the green genie around the corner to the parlor. "So, Chroias you're a demon huh? Well, it's always nice to meet another supernatural entity." Eden commented calmly accepting the plate of cookies from Nefret. She hated to keep Domdi waiting, but the woman had made it quite clear that she really didn't have much choice in the matter. So she mise well make the best of it. Chroias nodded. "I'm the product of Hades and Persephone." "And you?" Eden turned to Nefret who was stuffing cookies in her mouth. "Sorry I'm just a lowly mortal. I just pal around with higher beings." If Eden had caught onto the sarcasm in Nefret's voice she didn't let on. "And how do you two know Aladdin?" Eden inquired innocently. The two girls looked to each other yet again. "Oh, we have our little bouts of civilness." Chroias hinted vaguely at the truth. Zak peeked out the garden gates at Domdi who was sitting near the fountain. He whipped back around before he was seen. Zak ran a hand over his hair, carefully avoiding his horns, smoothed his eyebrows, and gave a quick tug on his shirt before he cleared his throat and stepped out into the light of the menagerie. Chapter 76 (by Kalynn) Domdi was playing with a flower when Zak appeared. He remained quiet up until the brown haired girl turned around. She gasped in surprise and suddenly Zak found himself wishing he could erase his horns. Of course he looked spectacular. The jewelry showed he was defiantly a man of rich qualities ,but his build and his looks were...supernatural. Domdi looked carefully at his horns and his sharp green eyes. "Hello." she said in a soft voice. "Hi." Zak said and mentally kick himself for such a stupid opening. "Umm. The moon is great tonight." "Yes it is beautiful." she nodded in confirmation. "I love watching the stars." "Really?" Zak felt elated. He mentally thanked his father for the astronomy lessons. "Do you know the constellations?" "Only a few. Eden taught me." She pointed to one in the shape of a dragon. "I know that's Draco. And thats Ursa Major and Ursa Minor." she gestured another direction. "That's Cassiopeia. And that's the crab." she said proudly. Zak sat held rapt by every word. "Well what were you born under?" he asked gently. "Cancer." she looked at him with the large black eyes. "And you?" "Leo." he said proudly. "Like my father and sister." "Oh. Well you know what they say about Leo's and Aries." she gave him and all to familiar grin. "No clue.." He took the hints well and let her take the reins "Exactly." Domdi sat down beside him. "So who did you say your father was again?" "Mozenrath." he said to comfortable to even think of. He gulped when Domdi stiffened slightly after hearing that name. "But he's not such a bad guy." Zak confirmed. "And I'm sure he'll like you." Domdi relaxed, but only a bit. "I suppose if your being allowed in Agrabah it can't be all bad." she gave him a warm rich smile. "Maybe I could get used to this." she said as she snuggled in closer. Chapter 77 (by me) Eden had gotten away from them. It simply couldn't be helped. Chroias and Nefret had tried to distract her as long as possible, but when Eden had had enough, the girls couldn't keep her there any longer without looking suspicious. The two friends stood leaning against the doorway of Roias's room nervously awaiting sounds of a struggle. But instead the sound of whistling echoed through the palace halls. Zak turned the corner positively strutting like a roster. "Well that answers my question." Nef breathed and uncrossed her arms. "Mother, Auntie. Nice night isn't it?" Zak stopped in front of the woman. "I take it everything went alright? You didn't run into Eden?" Zak answered his mother with a toothy grin. They all entered the room. Moze was sitting with Tris, who was still a little girl. Though he never said so, everyone knew that she would be growing soon, and Moze wanted to make the most of what little time he had with his baby. With a florish Zak produced three flowers from the garden. Tris took hers happily, but Nef and Chroias were hesitant. "How does it work? Does it squirt water, or have a bee in it. Or does it just explode?" Nefret inquired gingerly turning the flower over in her hand. "Oh Auntie! I told you no pranks for a month!" He sighed happily and plopped into the couch. Both girls shrugged and placed the flower behind their ears. "I hope you gave Domdi a similar gift." Chroias sat across from him. "Good thing the royal tailor is so slow." Nef noted. "We still have another day or so to stay her. Than again if Tris grows soon it could be longer." Nef ruffled the child's hair, which Tris didn't mind so much since her Auntie always took the time to smooth it back out again. Zak frowned noticeably. "Well with our treaty with Agrabah we could always come for visits." Roias pointed out. Mozenrath had been silent for all of this but finally he spoke. "No! I do not wish to enter Agrabah unless I have to!" Moze blurted. Everyone frowned at him. "All right. Then the answer is simple. Domdi can come for visits at the Citadel. We just have to tell Eden!" Nef chimed in, hoping the fear of the female genie would override his hatred of Aladdin. "Tell Eden what?" Came a voice from the door. Everyone looked to Jasmine and her swelling belly. Chapter 78 (by kalynn) Chroias desperately fumbled for an explanation. "Umm...." she looked desperately at Nefret. For once thought Nefret didn't have a brilliant plan to save them trouble. "Jasmine darling...." "My brother has a girlfriend." Tris smiled even as her father gave her a harsh look. Jasmine smiled in an understanding way. "Oh does he now?" she gave a warm smile to Zak. "I can't say I blame the girl who fancy him." "Yeah and her name is..." Tris was forced to silence herself as Nefret shoved another leftover sticky bun into her mouth. As she glared at her Auntie Nef angrily she mentally sent her mother an angry image. "You know kids always rambling." Chroias said as she guided Jasmine out to the patio. "So I see someone's coming along rather nicely." she pointed to the belly. "You know what we aught a do." Nefret suggested. "We aught have a baby shower. We never did one for the twins." she put her head to one side. "And it'll be the perfect way to seal the treaty for Mozenrath to bless the child." Chroias caught the idea and gave Mozenrath a you'd-better look. He gave her a half grin as though trying to profuse his innocence. Zak himself was still wearing the same grin. It was shocking the way the two looked alike. 'Thank god Zak got horns' she thought as Nefret gasped yet again. "Tris." she said as the small girl began to glow in her father's hands. The little girl threw her brother a nasty grin and stuck out her tongue. Chapter 79 (by me) Jasmine and the two girls entered back into the room. Tris has slipped out of her father's lap to stand proudly in front of the group. "Ever seen a miracle up close, princess?" Nefret inquired to the wide-eyed Jasmine. Tris's thin outline began to fade under the bright green glow. Chroias narrowed her eyes, but refused to close them. Just as before the process was a long one. So long that Zak sat back down with a huff. When the light finally dimmed everyone looked upon Tirs with tilted heads. Since Zak had grown up to be such a looker it was really no surprise that Tris should do so also. She was long and thin, with lanky arms and an all- together fragile frame. But her face seemed to make up for it. Big eyes, a delicate nose, high thin eyebrows, and sweetly shaped lips. Her face could be described as impish. She matched her mother's beauty, but did not surpass it. "Well it looks like your Auntie Nef is going to have to get out the shears again." Chroias embraced her girl and tugged at her slightly long hair. Nefret's eyes rolled to Jasmine, who's mouth stood open rather dumbly. She chuckled. "Just be grateful you child wont grow so fast." She whispered as she pointed out Mozenrath who had a half proud half mourning look on his face. Tris looked to her brother. "Well looks like I did just as well as you!" she smiled. Zak rolled her eyes and crossed his arms. "Oh brother, that is so childish." Tris quipped. Revenge was so sweet! The next morning all the girls stood in front of the mirror primping themselves for the start of the all day baby shower. They had put on their best, Chroias wore a black off the shoulder dress with her hair tied into a complicated bun. Nefret had on a pair of dark blue harem pants with a black and blue top with a double sleeve design, obviously a Mozenrath special. Tris had come up with a blue Greek top and a nicely shaped black skirt that dragged the ground a bit. "Are we even invited to this thing?" Zak whispered to his father as they eyed the women. "Not the gift giving part that 'strictly woman's territory'. But after that there'll be a party for everyone." Mozenrath gave a snort and walked away. Chapter 80 (by Kalynn) Mozenrath managed to disappeared into the shadows as the girls went wild over Jasmine and the bulging stomach. A smiled as he remembered what Chroias had promised him if he remained a good boy. Really he knew that he didn't want to be in Agrabah any longer then necessary, but hey if Chroias kept these incentives up... Also she seemed to have found a rather intriguing if skimpy outfit she claimed came from something called Moulin Rouge?? Grinning to himself, Mozenrath found the excuse to wander from the party, Tris noticing her father sulk out, followed immediately. Mozenrath didn't notice his daughter until he was in the market place. "I though you were at the party." he said to the teen that stood before him. "It got boring." she simply stated and immediately walked over beside him. "Whatcah doing?" she asked in such a childlike fashion that her father smiled. "Wandering the streets." Mozenrath stated simply as he caught his daughter glancing at a pair of women. Well not specifically at the women, rather at their earrings. He had never liked those odd bulky things most Arab women wore, but if that was what Tristram wanted... Tris hugged her father as he waited beside her at the piercing booth. She winced slightly as a small pop went of and the two studs of gold shone brightly in her pale ears. But the smile on her face made up for the twenty denari it was costing him. "You aughta get your ear pierced daddy." Tris said and giggled as her father turned beet red. "Tris I think I'm a bit old to be..." "Aww come on daddy, it's cool. Besides Zak wears 'em you don't want to be out done by your own son do you?" Tris said knowing it would hook him. "Oh My Gods." Nefret said as she looked up at Mozenrath. The sorcerer shrugged as Tris proudly showed off the two earrings she wore and the one silver stud her father had been talked into putting in his own ear. Zak for one managed to look as though he approved and Chroias just toyed with the stud momentarily. "I like it." she said as Nefret collapsed in a chair laughing. "I mean you actually went and got a piercing. It's ....kakkoi." she muttered in some unknown language. Mozenrath let himself smile, glad to see she approved. Aladdin looked at the earring and almost laughed. He barely managed to hold it in. In fact only a look from Jasmine made him subdue it. He gave Mozenrath a curt nod even though he was aware that the sorcerer didn't really care about his opinion. Chapter 81 (by me) Mozenrath sat there shoving in the cake it warp speed. Obviously hoping he could leave as soon as he was done. Nefret was eating rather gingerly (for once in her life) she had her eye on Mozenrath's ear. He had tired hide it begin his hair and the folds of his turban, but it was obviously turning a brilliant shade of red. Tris was to busy fingering her ears to eat much of anything. With a sigh Nef turned her attention to her meal. Chroias was also keeping a watchful eye on a male member of the party, but not Mozenrath, Zak. He and Domdi had been exchanging small secret glances all the way through dinner. If they didn't watch it they'd out themselves. Finally all the festivities were done and curt addresses had been passed around the group dispersed. Moze and Roais into their room, Zak informed his aunt he would be in the garden, no doubt Domdi had said the same thing to Eden. Tris trotted off with her nursemaids who's attention she still enjoyed, and Jasmine off to rest. Nefret stood in the ballroom picking over the remnants of the banquet. Aladdin entered and cleared his throat, Nef turned to him. "Hey." Al greeted. Nef smiled and swallowed her last bite of bread. "Hey, So everyone left ya to eh?" she joked. Aladdin laughed slightly and scratched his head. Nef caught onto his edginess. "So what can I do for ya?" "Well I, I wanted to ask you about. Exactly how hard is it to raise kids?" the hero asked bluntly catching the plum-haired girl off guard. "It all depends. I suppose in my short experience with the twins I can tell you not to expect to sleep a lot, watch out for sibling rivalry (though I hope you only have one) and above all else, watch you back!" Nefret grimaced as she remembered some of Zak's finer stunts. Aladdin nodded in acknowledgment and walked away inviting Nefret to come along. She accepted.
Aladdin insisted to Nefret the gender of the child wasn't important, but she could tell he wanted a son. They chatted idly when all of the sudden a surprised yell came from the garden. A yell that sounded suspiciously like it might belong to a certain green genie. "What was that?" Al turned to Nefret who placed her head in her hands and said nothing. Chapter 82 (by kalynn) Chroias heard the scream and looked at Mozenrath. They both jumped from the couch, (were I will not explain what they were doing there), and ran for the door. Mozenrath made it down to the garden to find a very mad Eden hovering over top of a very scared looking Zak. Mozenrath hesitated remembering the last encounter he'd had with Eden, but Chroias pushed straight through. "What is going on here?" she said as loudly as she could just as Nefret and Aladdin rounded the corner together.
Eden turned and looked at the demoness, then at Zak. Obviously noticing for the first time the similarities between Zak and his father and his mother. A shocked look overcame her face. "Domdi!" she said in a scolding voice. The young girl blushed and hung onto Zak's arm. "He's a nice guy really Eden." she said as Zak finally got to his feet. "He isn't as bad as..." she hesitated to name certain parties present. "He's not as bad as all that." she said firmly. Zak stood beside her. "I'm not." he said shrugging as though even he didn't really believe it. Mozenrath finally decided to intervene. "Kids why don't let the grown-ups handle it." he shoed the two away. Zak gave his father a questioning look. "It'll be fine." Chroias confirmed and let the two go. Everyone waited till the two were out of site, then it was like bomb shell dropping. "Mozenrath tell me why your son is with my baby?" Eden snarled in his face. Thank gods and all that Mozenrath managed to keep a straight face. "Well you know how sorcerers are." Chapter 83 (by me) Eden's face reddened. "No, why don't you tell me how they are! And perhaps I'll show you exactly how genies are!" the woman took a step forward, but was interrupted as Aladdin stepped between them. She looked at him in surprise. "What's going on here?" Al tired to diffuse the situation. "Don't play dumb street rat." Mozenrath groaned sparing him a withering glance. Aladdin's mouth twitched slightly but he remained silent. "I don't see what all the fuss is about. Everyone has had their own childhood crushes. Puppy love is a right of passage!" Chroias gave a wave of her and as if to brush it off. "Not my Domdi. Not with.. Him anyways." The female genie snorted, letting her address of Zak carry all her emotion. Nefret could see the rage boiling in her demonic friend. If something wasn't done Eden would look like an advertisement for a meat grinder. "Zak is a fine young man, despite an appearance that may state otherwise. I'll admit he's a bit of a prankster, but nothing worse. He was raised well, and I hand my own hand in his up bringing. I know him, and he will be nothing but a gentleman to your daughter Eden." Nefret winded on until it seemed Chroias had composed herself. The demon smiled slightly at the flabbergasted face an Eden. Mozenrath shoed Nefret aside and took her place in front of Eden. "You can't find fault with that reasoning. There is peace between our two lands now, and like it or not, we have a right to be here. And Domdi has a right to see and court whom she wishes. That is unless you have subjected her to the old practice of an arranged marriage?" Mozenrath ginned, knowing a woman as headstrong as Eden would implement no such tradition. A serene smile graced Eden's lips. "I see. She does have her rights. But lets face it would a girl like domdi really go for a demon who's parentage once tired to take the life of her mother? I think she'll come out of it, once she sees the light." "You wouldn't poison her mind!" Nefret gasped angrily. "It's not poison if it's the truth!" Eden quipped and walked away, knocking Mozenrath's shoulder as she did. It was only be extreme self control that he let her continue. Chroias placed a comforting hand on his arms. Aladdin looked to Nefret, but she refused to look at him, concern wracked her face and her hands worried themselves over the other. Aladdin suddenly got a clear understanding of things, or at least what he considered clear. He turned to the sorcerer. "I know we had an agreement, but don't think for a second I trust you. I've known you to long to do that! If this is one of your tricks, there will be hell to pay. And I will be the reaper." His gaze shot to Nefret to confirm his suspicions. But her eyes only narrowed at him and her lips turned into a tight frown. Getting the feeling he had spoken to soon he turned and marched away. Domdi turned her gaze from her lap to Zak. "They're not very happy about this." He didn't turn to her. She lowered her eyes once more. "I don't care. I want to see you. Even if we have to sneak out of the city to get some peace." Zak's tone was serious. Domdi looked doubtful and happy all at the same moment. Chapter 84 (by kalynn) Zak clasped Domdi's hand in his. "How about an official date?" he suggested. "Ya know you me under the stars a nice dinner. Ya like Chinese?"
Domdie blushed. "I love Chinese" she agreed to meet him outside the city walls for an official date. Nefret only wished her life could be so easy. Eden had NOT been happy about the budding romance. Not happy at all. Genie had managed to cool her temper, but she was still not pleased. Aladdin...well Al wasn't saying much of anything. Nefret sided up to her friend. "I know I know. This is what I've had to live with for the past few years." Nefret said jokingly. Aladdin sighed and smiled gently at Nefret. "Nef how do people like us get mixed up in situations like this?" he asked. "Fate likes to screw with us." Nefret answered as Jasmine appeared around the corner. She smiled pleasantly at Nefret and pulled her husband aside. Leavening Nefret, for the first time in a long time with nothing to do. Tris however, was more then happy to come to her auntie's aid. "Hey Auntie." she said in her whimsical voice. "You ok?" Nefret nodded. "Just a bit downtrodden." "Well you know, while all the guys are busy, why don't you mom and I sneak off for a vacation." "Only one problem." Nefret pointed to her anklet. "Oh no problem." she snapped her fingers in a royal way. " I can get daddy to undo it." she curled a lump of her auntie's hair. "You know he loves me sooooooooo much." "Yeah cause your just as manipulative as he is." Tris gave a sweet smile. "Of course." Chapter 85 (by me) Zak looked at Domdi's features as the shadows of the soft light played over the plane of her face. She was rather clumsily bringing food to her mouth with the chopsticks. A noodle snaked off the sticks to land with a splash into her won-ton soup. She gave him a don't-you-say-a-damn-thing look. Zak took in the look and grew somber quickly looking back to his chow mane. "You know... Tomorrow I head home." He breathed. Domdi nodded and gave a sad little smile. "I know. You can't say forever. You belong with your father and your mother, and you aunt. But surly you don't think I'm gona give up that easily!" She stabbed a shrimp completely giving up on the 'traditional' way of eating with chopsticks. Zak looked rather amused. "Daddy!!!" Tris sang rather childishly as she entered the room. He looked up with raised eyebrows. Nefret walked in just in time to see Chroias throw herself away from Mozenrath onto another couch. "What is it Tris?" Moze asked clearing his throat rather uncomfortably. Tris paid little to no attention to what she had obviously interrupted. "I've just had a thought. I thought it might be nice for us girls" she gave a broad swoop around the room. "To take a little holiday to somewhere nice!" Chroias smiled approvingly. Moze's mouth pulled to one side in thought. He had gotten so used to the company of the girl (not wholly by choice mind you) but a break would be nice. Without distraction he and Zak could do some serious training. Moze sat back and gave an indifferent shrug. "Good!" Tris cried as she pulled Nefret forward, placing her before her father. Moze looked at Nefret than at Tris. The young girl pointed to her aunt's ankle. Mozenrath frowned. The anklet was Nefret's ball and chain, it kept her from passing outside the Land of the Black Sand without him. But when in other lands with him, it kept her at least on a short leash. She could only travel about 10 miles from him before she was stopped in a not so nice fashion. Removing it would give her complete freedom. Something he didn't really trust her with. "Please?" Tris whined and gave the sad puppy eyes. God, she knew how to get him. He growled slightly and pulled Nef's foot from under her. Luckily she was close enough to fall into the couch. He began to swivel and move the ruby in a practiced dance while at the same time mumbling something. Nefret hovered over him, trying to pick up on his movements. But he gave her a warning glare and she shrunk back. Chapter 86 (by kalynn)
Nefret closed her eyes as the green and grey smoke swirled around her. She blinked back dust as a familiar feeling soother around her. "You didn't" Chroias smiled at her friend. "I did." Nefret almost lost it and went ahead anyways. "I can't believe you got me to Egypt." It was true the sights and smells were the same as she remembered them. Stands full of great food and fine silk cloths piled up around them. Nefret grabbed Tris's hand. "Come on girl We've got shopping to take care of." Chroias was caught in Nefret's excitement as well and immediately pulled out her coin. bag. "I've got mad money." She hollered. Not even an hour later all three girls were dress in Egyptian finery. Nefret was pleased with her choice of clothing for the two ladies, and was even more satisfied with their human disguises. Tris, had decided to keep her black hair as where her mother had opted for a bright brassy red. Both demoness's now sported unsettling blue green eyes and light mahogany akin close to Nefret's color. They were giggling and all talking and having a fine time when a slight push from in front sent Nefret sprawling on the ground. "Watch were your going!" she shouted at the man in front of her. "Nefret??" Came a masculine, and very familiar voice. "Oh by Hourus." Nefret placed her hand over her mouth in shock Chapter 87 (by me)
Nefret struggled to get into a sitting position. In a flash she was looking up at a familiar face. As usual his short spiky dark brown hair peeked out of his slightly lop sided plated wig. His eyes were a familiar shape, much like Nefret's but overturned and where lined heavily with broad lines extending out of each corner. A crooked foolish grin spread across his face. "Well hey there stranger. Never thought I'd see you again!" He offered her his hand. Nefret just stared at him with a pout. How in the hell could he be so calm about the situation? "Why of why do I have to have such an obstinate woman for a little sister?" He rolled his eyes and grabbed her under each arm, pulling her into a bear hug. "Why oh why do I have to have such smug ass as a brother?" Nefret punched him in the shoulder playfully. "Ahem." Chroias cleared her throat. Nefret looked back at her friend. "Anyone want to clue me in?" She eyed the man with a cocked eyebrow. "Oh of course. This is Apepe. My half brother, the product of one of my fathers teen hood indiscretions." Nefret explained suddenly serious. "I never knew about him until a few years ago when he sent word to the Citadel to make his existence known. I never knew he was the message boy until I read the note. By that time he was long gone." She looked down. "Hey now, it's alright. Were her now. And it looks like you got out of the grasp of that yellow bellied lying conniving bastered Moze.." He was cut off as Nefret's elbow made contact with his stomach. "No actually. Apepe, this is Chroias and her daughter Tristram, the girlfriend and daughter of Mozenrath and my friends. Moze trusted me to their care for a little vacation!" "Oh sorry." He looked sheepish. "Nice to meet you both." He suavely kissed both Roias's and Tris's hands, giving the young Tris the giggles. "Well than, it is my duty to take care of my young sister and her friends while they are here! Anyone up for dinner? I know a great little place near the temple." "When did you get money like that that?" Nefret eyed his humble robe. "Last I heard you were running messages for rich men." "I got some money tucked away for a rainy day. Not everything is as it seems ya know!" He motioned for them to follow. "Don't have to tell me twice." Nefret ran her finger tips through Chroias's red hair. Everyone was chowing down on roasted meat and bread a few minuets later. Chroias swallowed the last bite. "So we left Zak and Mozey back in Agrabah." She finished explaining her story of how Nefret and her had become friends. She had of course left out some key elements that hinted at her identity. No need in scaring the boy. "Why don't you tell me about yourself." Tris said in a small cute voice. Apepe grinned and began to tell of his great adventures as a messenger boy and how he bravely suck into the Land of the Black Sand to see his sister. Both Chroias and Nefret rolled their eyes. Chapter 88 (by kalynn) Chroias watched the two chat. She had to admit that the boy seemed nice enough, despite how danmdebly cocky he was. 'And what kind of ego does Mozenrath have?' she chided herself for being hypocritical. Anywho, Tris had her eyes focused directly on Apepe's nicely formed deltoids and biceps.
'Still I prefer Moze.' Chroias sighed as Nefret returned to the table. "Regrets?" The plum haired girl asked. "No. But your half bro may have a few if Moze finds out about this fiasco. More overly out of concern for the fact that that tanned Adonis is YOUR BROTHER." Chroias grinned at her friend. "And just what are you insinuating?" Nefret said with mild shock. "That because He's my HALF brother He'll be more inclined to make questionable mischief then if he were say ZAKURUM???" Nefret watched as Chroias arched an eyebrow. "I'm not insinuating, I'm saying it." Chroias ducked as a handful of pomegranate juice floated her way. Immediately she retaliated. By throwing some strawberries into Nef's face. Nefret giggled as they fought. It had been to long since the opportunity for some good honest fun popped up. And they were intending to enjoy it. Unfortunately, this was not to be. "MOM!" Tris called for her mother as Chroias and Nefret came over. The young girl had turned a bright shade of pink. "Mom something's wrong at home." She said with a warning voice. "What do you mean wrong baby?" Chroias asked gently, glancing carefully at Apepe who was watching Nefret. "Ummm, from the mental pic my dear brother Zak is sending me....I think he and Domdi have been caught in...premarital consultation." Tris gave her mother a meaningful look. "Oh No!!" Nefret swallowed. "It gets worse." Tris confirmed. "Eden caught them." Nefret gripped Chroias "AGRABAH NOW!" Chapter 89 (by me) Chroias pulled Nefret aside and away from the hearing range of both Tris and Apepe. "What about HIM?" She whispered picking food from her hair. Nefret's face twisted in thought as she eyed Tris sneaking looks at her half brother. "Well, I don' know.. Moze doesn't know about him yet..But oh boy with Eden we're going to need all the help we can get!" Nefret finished. Chroias shrugged. "It's on your head." Chroias said as the group disappeared in a puff of green smoke. The place was in total chaos! Servants running around trying to fix trashed rooms, the apparent aftermath of a certain female genie hunting down a certain green-eyed demon. Yells, roars, crash, whining and crying were heard from the throne room. "I think we found them." Tris stated the obvious as the girls walked down the hall. Apepe sort of stumbled behind. "How did we get here? Why is Chroias's hair green now? Those aren't horns are they?!!! Did I just see fangs in Tris's mouth?" Apepe rambled on confused. Nefret and Chroias spun around simultaneously. "Will you shut up?" Both girls hissed in unison. They looked to each other and laughed slightly before continuing. "Now dear girl will you put that vase d-down?" The sultan was trying to negotiate with the irate genie, but it wasn't working. "Please stop Eden!" Domdi cried glomming onto her saraget mother pleadingly. "Yes Eden do be compliant." Mozenrath stood protectively close to his son. "This can't be put on Zak's shoulder' souly. It takes two to tango! The girl wasn't exactly protesting!" Eden let out an ungodly yell and prepared to zap the two to hell. Then she caught sight of the three girls and Apepe standing in the doorway. Mozenrath also looked over. His expression almost suggested he was glad to see them. "OUT! I want them ALL OUT! I want this hormone driven problem child out, and his villainous father, the she-devils of a mother and sister." Eden pointed as she named them all. "The obstinate shrew of an aunt, and." she stuttered as her finger fell upon Apepe. "and. and . him OUT!!!!!" "Sorry Eden, We have a treaty with Agrabah. I have the right to be here, whether you like it or not! So does Domdi!" Zak growled, he had had about enough of this. "I don't think so!" Eden growled back deadly serious. She began to glow and everyone tensed knowing what was about to happen. The energy around her snapped into the form of a dragon's head and neck. It shot forward, pulling the rest of its body out of the female genie. Mozenrath grabbed his son and they both hit the deck. Aladdin finally stepped forward. "Stay out to this street rat!" Moze lifted Al into the air with invisible hands and set him unto the throne, where he was held. Father and son scrabbled to their feet and slung a quick blast at Eden, she barley dodged it and her shoulder was slightly singed. Again she prepared herself and shot at Moze and his son again. But unknown to her Chroias was simultaneously preparing herself. The green energy tentacled out of her, than wrapped around each other and speed forward. The two energy's crashed into each other and set the other off course. They ricocheted around the room a few times, Chroias's bolt imbedded into the floor. Eden however imbedded into domdi's leg. The girl fell back in pain. Eden looked to her adopted child and sputtered for a moment then turned back to Mozenrath. She found that Chroias had joined Mozenrath's side, Nefret and Tris were helping a stunned Zak to his feet, and Apepe was hanging behind his sister completely dumbfounded. "Look what you made me do!!!!" Eden screeched and lunged at the collective group, not really caring who she got a hold of. Chapter 90 (by kalynn) Chroias shoved Nefret out of the way. "Shit the genies gone ape!!!" she yelled over the din. Nefret growled out something Chroias was sure she didn't wanna know. "Any ideas?" "Not unless you think your daughter can take on a Phenomenal cosmic power!" Nef shouted back. "And get her for calling me a SHREW" "Better shot then the one we got now!" Chroias crawled over under Eden's destruction till she reached Tris's side. "Baby, do you think you can curb some of her power?" she asked her daughter with hope. "I can give it a wild shot but I'm not sure." Tris looked over for where her brother was and mentally asked him to look over at her. A harsh jab of pain hit her as she realized her brother was holding an injured Domdi. "Mom try to get over to Domdi and Zak. She's hurt real bad." Tris stood against the gale force wind that was beginning to rip around the female genie. Chroias nodded to her daughter. She crawled around the broken objects and had almost reached Zak as a gloved hand pulled her back. "What are you doing?" Mozenrath shouted into her ears. "I went through hell...literally!!! To keep you, You think I'm gonna let some psychopathic genie get ..." "Your one to talk about psychopaths!!" Chroias yelled at her lover. "Why didn't you stop him?" "Did it ever occur to you dearest that it was because I DIDN'T KNOW?" Mozenrath grabbed Chroias and pulled her down. "You see if you can help Tris with Eden, I'll go see what can be done for Domdi." To Chroias's surprise, Mozenrath planted a quick kiss on her lips. "Welcome home." he said sarcastically. Chapter 91 (by me) Tristram's eyes were closed, her hair whipped around her and stung her face. She was concentrating will all her being, letting her abilities take over completely. Her arms raised and her fists clenched. Eden yelped as her feet left the ground and her arms plastered against her side. She seemed confused for a moment and the roar of wind and power made on last run around the room before it died out. A rope was suddenly tossed at Nefret, but she caught it. The plum haired girl looked to Chroias and quickly got the gist of her plan. Nef split the rope and handed an end to Apepe. He followed the girl's example as they lopped the ends into a lasso. Mozenrath joined his son's side and gave Domdi a quick once over. Her face was marred with pain, the blast had gone completely through her leg leaving no opening, but had most defiantly burned her muscle and bone as much as it had her skin. Moze carefully pressed his gloved hand to the abrasion; it felt soft and slightly squishy. Domdi let out an agonized roar. Chroias threw her rope and let the loop fall to Eden's ankles and then quickly tugged it tight. A millisecond later Nefret's rope caught around her waist forcing her arms into her sides as far as they would go. Apepe got her around the shoulder and chest than all three ran a path around her. The ropes twisted around Eden and in no time she looked like some bizarre May pole. And just in time to, Trist let out her breath and fell to her knees, unable to carry on anymore. Eden fell screaming and writhing to the ground. "Semi phenomenal and she can't break hemp ropes?" Nefret finally voiced her uncertainty of the plan. "That's no hemp! It's anti magic material! Apepe, hand me your robe tie." He did and the demon fixed it over the cursing genie's mouth. Findlay it was relatively quite. Green smoke swirled around the bound genie, and when it cleared she was gone. "Where did you put her?" Apepe looked slightly amused. "Oh, just somewhere that will take her a few days to get back!" Chroias gave a broad grin. A cry caught everyone's attention. The three joined Domdi's side. Mozenrath had done his best with a healing spell and was wrapping her leg tightly in bandages. With a sigh Mozenrath sat back on his heals and Domdi forced a brave smile. Zak wrapped his arms around her shoulders and kissed the top of her head. "Hey now, stop that! That's what got all this started ya know!" Tris playfully teased her brother. Everyone giggled slightly. "So little sis, this is your life eh?" Apepe put an arm around Nefret and tugged her close. "Yep, this is pretty much it. Wanna be a full time part of it?" Nef jabbed him in the ribs. "HELL NO!!!!!" Apepe roared and ran his knuckles over her scalp roughly. Chapter 92 (by Kalynn) Chroias smiled over at Apepe. He seemed to be taking the news rather well. Not happily, but rather well. Nefret joined her friend. "Is this ever gonna stop?" She asked and smoothed out her plum hair. "Damn straight it is!" Came a familiar voice. Mozenrath grabbed Chroias around the waist and grabbed Nefret's arm. "We are going back to the Citadel." He gave his children curt nod. Zak suddenly turned a slight red. "Well ummm." he looked over at Domdi. "Since Eden isn't going to be around for a bit....." Domdi gave a slight grin. "See dad..." "I get it." Mozenrath said in an almost proud way. "You intend to make a second attempt." Mozenrath shrugged and looked over at Tris. She didn't respond , only gave Apepe a casual glance. Mozenrath noticed the small resemblance between Nef and Apepe and gave his minion a sharp glance. Don't even start it. This was so not my fault." Nefret began. "Save it." Mozenrath said to tired to argue. "I just want to get home." The three returned to the citadel. Nefret sighed, she somehow found the dark walls and corridors comforting now. "Good to be home." she said as Anubis came running to greet her. "Anubis!" she wrapped her arms around the dog as it licked her face. Mozenrath felt Chroias light touch on his darier. "Yes?" he said putting a small smile on his face. "It's been to long." Chroias said simply and, after giving Nefret a quick, "Ya might want to stay out of the corridors tonight." She retreated upstairs with Mozenrath.