"I'm hungry."said Fahriha.

"Me, too."said the boys together.

Genie turned into a waiter, and led them away from the throne room towards the dining room. Iago followed on Genie's shoulder.

"At least they're fine."said Jasmine.

"Of course."said Rasoul. "I don't think that no good thief would dare harm the Crown Prince. Of course, with those types of individuals, one never knows. Thank goodness the King of Thieves came to his senses, and turned himself in. He could have just changed his mind, and..."Rasoul sighed. "Well, I shall return to my duties."he said, and left.

Genie kept bringing more cakes into the dining room.

"I wanted chocolate."

"I want a sherbet."

"Um, Genie, wouldn't it be better to add more sugar to this?"

"I'm thirsty."

Genie kept writing down the orders.

"It sure feels good to be in the Palace again."said Iago, between mouthfuls. "I thought we were going to die there! The Kid's dad and the Guard got there to save us just in time! But he didn't seem interested in the treasure, you know. That Saluk guy."

Genie cut more slices of cake.

"He was mean. Now he's going to be mean to Grandfather."said Fahriha.

"Uh, no need to worry."Genie told her. "After all, I'm your grandpa can take care of himself."

"Too true."said Iago, stuffing his face.

"At least everybody's safe and sound."said Genie. "And now it's nap time!"

Genie led the kids back out of the dining room.

"I just...just why do these things have to happen?"asked Aladdin, sitting on the throne, as he looked at his hands. "We just said good bye to my dad this morning."he said sadly.

"I know."said Jasmine sadly, sitting at his feet.

"But he had been turned to stone by the Hand of Midas!"exclaimed Aladdin,as he began to wonder across the room. "I saw it.!"

"That's all right, Kid."said Iago as he flew in. "Rasoul said that it was to return the King of Thieves to his rightful place. Said that now the Seven Deserts'll be more secure."

"Rasoul?"asked Jasmine.

"Yup. Came with Cassim to get us himself."

"Yeah, he asked that one of the guards come to bring you back, as long as my dad stayed."

Iago landed on Aladdin's shoulder.

"Said that Saluk was just one of the people needed around here to catch dangerous criminals on the way back."

"Saluk is a criminal!"exclaimed Aladdin. "Didn't he kidnap you and now he's got my dad!"

"Yup. I wasn't paying much attention, Kid. Just sort of looking forward to coming back to the Palace, and eating a full meal."

Aladdin shood Iago off his shoulder, and grabbed him with the palm of his hand.

"What are you talking about, Iago."he demanded.

Iago looked up.

"I was just sort of picking up some conversations. Not nosy, you know."

"Did he try to keep you guys while taking my dad, too?"Aladdin demanded.

Jasmine gasped, and put her hands over her mouth.

"Nope. Just untied us and gave us to the guard. That's it. More business-like."

Aladdin looked at Jasmine.

"Well, if he could have all of you, why didn't he just keep you all?"

"Don't know. It might've made Rasoul look bad?"

"Why would he care how Rasoul looks?'

Iago shrugged, and yawned.

"I gotta take a nap, Kid."he said as he began to fly away.

Aladdin grabbed him by the tail feather.

"What's the big idea?"

"Iago, you're going to tell me everything you heard while you were there!"demanded Aladdin.

"Iago, please."said Jasmine, as she walked closer.