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I DON' OWN ALADDIN CHARACTERS, BUT THE OTHERS ARE MINE!

To persian85033 and Jafar Crazy:

Sorry this one is coming late, lost internet access for awhile! Sorry!

Recap:

The song died down and men from all around the bar whistled at the dancers. Cassim kept watching her. Nadira laughed seductively "Took your mind off it didn't I?" Cassim nodded slowly. "Wh-what's your name?" he asked.

Nadira made her way to his back and wrapped her arms around his shoulders from behind "Remember this name…" she whispered, her breath tickling his neck. "Yes… "he said

"Nadira" she said seductively.

Chapter 11:

Tali and Aladdin made their way to Farah's statue. Aladdin sighed. Tali watched him, full of concern. They reached the foot of the statue and sat down. "Aladdin?" whispered Tali. Aladdin looked up, his eyes filled with sorrow and uncertainty.

"Yeah?" he replied. "I know that what you saw today was shocking," she paused in thought "But if you love Jasmine as much as you say you do, and she loves you the same way, then you can't let some silly crystal ball decided your future, without knowing" she finished.

Aladdin was speechless. "I also know that I don't know Jasmine, but the way you talk about her I feel like I do, and well, I just feel that there must be some other explanation for what you saw" she said. Aladdin inhaled deeply and stared at the ground. Tali looked at him exasperatedly. "Aladdin!" she scolded.

Aladdin looked her. "It's not like that, and besides she was kissing JAFAR! I thought he was dead! I mean, I just don't get it!" he blurted out. Tali looked at him angrily. "Exactly, you DON'T get it, so why make judgments now? Let's find Jasmine and figure this whole mess out and not jump to false conclusions" she finished expertly.

Aladdin sat silently. "Ok, we'll find Jasmine" he concluded bravely. Tali grinned "I'm sure everything will turn out right" she said reassuringly. Aladdin wanted to believe her, and part of him did, but there was still that lingering feeling of betrayal that he couldn't shake off.

Cassim left the bar. His head was spinning in thought. He thought about the dancer he had been mesmerized by. Quietly, he strode away from the bar and in the direction of Farah's statue. "Nadira…" he said to himself "That was her name," "You bet it was," said a new voice.

Cassim spun around with his cape sweeping the ground and found Nadira standing in front of him. "Nadira," he said, his eyes fixed on hers. "Yes, that's me, unfortunately, I didn't get your name…handsome" she crooned sweetly. Cassim felt confident all of a sudden "The name is Cassim" he said in a low growl. "Cassim…" she said with a smile.

She took a step closer to him and suddenly appeared illuminated by the glow of the moon. Her eyes shone like gentle flames. Her whole body was glistening from the perspiration. Cassim felt a fire spark inside him. She took another step closer.

"So…" she sighed. She lifted a hand and ran a finger down the centre of his chest. This time Cassim came closer and placed both hands around her waist. Nadira stood up on the tips of her toes as their lips met for a passionate kiss.

After a while, both pulled away gently. Cassim stared at her, completely infatuated already. Nadira closed her eyes and threw her head back "Oh Cassim…"she moaned sexily. Cassim held her tightly. Nadira slowly unlocked herself from his embrace. "I have to go" she whispered.

"Wait!" growled Cassim, holding her hand firmly. She stopped. "When will I see you again?" he said weakly Nadira smiled seductively "Very soon, Cassim, very soon" she said as she bolted off in the direction she had come from.

Cassim stood there, still feeling her lingering presence. With Nadira on his mind, he wandered off to Farah's statue to find Aladdin and Tali.

Jasmine remained in the throne room. She stared out the open terrace, it was late night, possibly morning. She knew dawn was near, and the moment it arrived, she would be there for another day. Slowly she drew in a breath. I can't believe I'm doing this, it's not even getting me anywhere! She thought sadly.

Jasmine paced around the room in thought when she heard a shrill whinny outside. She ran to the terrace, and down below, stood Aamira. She grinned and ran down the terrace steps to her beloved mare.

She reached her horse. She ran her hand down her messy mane. "I'm so glad your ok," she whispered. The horse nickered softly, almost mutually. Hugging her horse, tears began to flow. Then she had an idea. Since Jafar and Mozenrath are still in the Amulet Tower, this is my chance to get away! She thought happily.

She mounted her mare and nudged her into a fierce gallop. The pair rode through the small city and were close to the other side. They neared the opening to the desert, at the edge of the city.

Just as they were about to ride through the opening, Jasmine felt a bolt-like strike hit her, causing her to fly off Aamira's back. Aamira felt it too, and reared in fright, unable to go through the opening.

Jasmine rubbed her head. She was fine and so was her horse, but she didn't understand why she'd felt that bolt just as they were about to ride out. She stood up shakily and walked over to her horse.

"Going somewhere princess?" a voice said snidely. Jasmine turned around only to face Mozenrath. "You see Princess, Jafar and I are not dumb, or at least, I'm not" he said wickedly "I knew you would attempt an escape, of course jumping on your horse and simply fleeing seemed pretty easy" he said, a smile forming on his thin lips.

"I planned ahead for such a thing to happen," he said casually "I put a spell around the perimeter of the city, so those who come in…can't get out!" he laughed threateningly. Jasmine looked up at the night sky "So I'­­­m—"

"Trapped!" Mozenrath said darkly

Cassim found Aladdin and Tali at the foot of the statue. He saw Tali comforting Aladdin. He smiled proudly. "She's just like her mother," he said softly. He walked over to where they were sitting.

Tali and Aladdin looked up at the sound of footsteps, only to see Cassim approaching. Both teenagers stood up. "Dad, we should get back to the others, I mean, it's near dawn, they'll be wondering where we are" Tali said worriedly. Cassim nodded. "Tali, you go ahead, I just want to talk to Aladdin for a moment" he said. Tali nodded and walked away.

Cassim sat next to Aladdin. There was an awkward silence until Cassim spoke up "Son, I'm sorry" he said. Aladdin looked at him "For what?" Cassim sighed guiltily "For not coming with you, I shouldn't have gone into that bar" he said shaking his head.

"Dad, it's fine really" Aladdin said. "I've been the worst father, but I promise you I will stick by you now, I'll come back to Agrabah with you, whatever you want!" he said pleadingly. "You'd come back to Agrabah?" Aladdin said. Cassim nodded "Anything for you son," he said determinedly. Aladdin smiled and gave his father a hug.

The father and son began walking slowly, to where the others were waiting. For a moment, Aladdin felt more positive about everything. I'll find you Jasmine, I promise! He thought strongly.

Cassim and Aladdin reached the edge of Efram, where Tali and the others were waiting with the horses. "IT'S ABOUT TIME!" squawked Iago. "YOU GUYS HAD ME WORRIED, er, I was worried but not too worried" he finished. Aladdin laughed. Cassim mounted his horse. Genie burst out of the lamp dressed as a typical grandmother "Oh my, you nearly gave me a heart attack, you lot!" he said with a Kentucky accent.

Abu jumped on Aladdin's shoulder and started hugging his neck tightly. "Take it easy Abu!" he said with a laugh. Tali smiled "Maybe I should ride Sadeek, and Aladdin you can sit with them tonight, it would make you feel better" she said. Aladdin smiled at her consideration "That's sweet Tali, but I think I'll ride up front with my Dad," he said with a grin in Cassim's direction.

Cassim smiled proudly "Well, m'boy! Let's go, we have to find the love of your life!" he said grandly. Aladdin mounted Sadeek "Right on Dad!" he said focusing on the desert in front of him "Let's Go!" he said spurring Sadeek into a gallop. Cassim rode next to him neck in neck and Carpet carried the along swiftly.

It was clear, no one was backing down until the quest was complete.