Sinbad sat in the tavern, watching Maeve flirt with Denzel and any other man that came her way.

"Doubar" Sinbad whispered to his brother. "Don't you think that Maeve is acting strangely?"

"Oh come on Sinbad, the lass is just having a bit of fun after being captured"

"Maybe, but I think there's more too it then that. Look at her, when has she EVER acted like that before?"

"With you, you mean?" questioned Doubar with a grin.

"Doubar, I'm serious. She hasn't said a word to Dermott since she returned; she's flirting with any man who looks at her. Don't you think that it was too easy rescuing her? Denzel and Dermott made out that this Yassil guy was all powerful and set on revenge. Don't you think he'd have come after us by now, or at least guarded her better? We basically just waltzed in and out without meeting more then 2 men"

"I agree it was easier then we thought, but I am not one to look a gift horse in the mouth. And I suggest you don't let your jealousy cause trouble"

"Jealousy?" he screeched before lowering his voice again. "Doubar, haven't you heard a word I've said? That ISN'T Maeve"

"Then who is it?" he replied sarcastically. "The Caliph?"

"Yassil's done something to her, I know it. He's playing us for fools, and Denzel is helping him"

"See Sinbad, you are jealous. We all think Denzel is great. In fact, we were going to ask you if Denzel could join the crew. He'd make an excellent addition, don't you think?"

"I'm sure he'd make an excellent captain too" muttered Sinbad.

"Oh don't be silly Sinbad. This isn't a mutiny. Why can't you just accept that Maeve can like somebody else?"

"I'm telling you that isn't Maeve" said Sinbad angrily. "Why won't you listen to me?"

"Sinbad, when your jealousy isn't controlling you, I'll listen"

"You know what, fine. But as your captain I'm ordering you to ready the longboats. Whether you believe me or not, you know that Yassil won't let us sit here forever. It's too late to leave tonight, but I want to be gone first thing tomorrow morning"

"Ok little brother" smiled Doubar. "Come on Firouz, Rongar"

'Rongar my friend' called Sinbad telepathically.

'What is it Sinbad?' he answered, still walking out the tavern with Doubar.

'You believe me, don't you?'

'I admit Maeve isn't acting herself. There is truth in what you say, but…'

'Thank you, that's all I needed to hear' smiled Sinbad as he walked over to Maeve. Keep an eye on Denzel for me was the last thing Sinbad told Rongar before he took Maeve's hand, swung her around and kissed her.

The clone swooned as they broke apart.

"Wow" she smiled.

"How would you like to come with me for a little moonlight stroll, if you know what I mean" he winked.

"Try and stop me" she retorted.

"Denzel, my crewmembers would like to spend some more time with you. They are down by the shore making camp. Will you tell them not to wait up?" he said whilst winking at the clone.

"Of course captain" replied Denzel smiling.

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Maeve's heart broke as she watched the scene. They were leaving in the morning; Sinbad had kissed that intruder and was planning on doing Goddess knows what with the clone. She turned away, tears trickling silently down her face. Yassil closed the image and smiled at Maeve.

"Don't worry" he grinned. "You'll get used to me…eventually"

Maeve shook her head. "He will come for me"

"Oh Maeve, sweet, naive little witch, Sinbad is having a very good time right now" he winked. "If you know what I mean"