Aladdin inspired!

The marketplace scene where Aladdin first meets Jasmine.

Aladdin - Sousuke

Jasmine - Haruka

Abu - Rin

Rajah - Makoto

Jafar - Rei

Haru threw the scarf over his head as he ran across the grounds, past the fountain and towards the tree that led to his escape. Just as he grasped a branch readying to push himself up he received a nudge which caused the male to jump in fright. He turned and sighed in relief to find his furred friend pouting sadly at him.

"I'm sorry Makoto, I can't live like this anymore."

The beast's eyes saddened but knew what the boy was saying was true. The countless suitors he had run off were aplenty and the depressed look his owner and best friend had after every day was beginning to take a toll on himself as well. After receiving a small heartfelt kiss on his forehead Makoto watched the teen heave himself up the tree deciding to give Haruka a boost in hopes that it conveyed his acceptance of his decision.

"Thank you, Makoto."

"Ready Rin?" Sousuke asked the humanised monkey who gave him a cheeky sharp toothy grin in return. "Go."

Stealing food was too easy for the duo, sitting back with half a melon each, watching the stall keepers barter goods, both ripping off and underselling their goods in order for some kind of profit. Sousuke couldn't remember the last time he paid for something, watching the large woman place two silver coins in the greedy clutches of the merchant's hands. His teal eyes were drawn to a fire-breathing, the blows of heat keeping him entertained as he and Rin finished their breakfast. When the figure bumped into the performer and the scarf hood unexpectedly dropped from the strangers head Sousuke breath caught in his throat.

"Woah."

The boy that was hastily apologising to the performer was unlike anything Sousuke had ever seen. His luscious dark locks sat beneath a well-made headband, the large jewel clashing with the boy's stunning ocean blue eyes. The large golden earrings that dangled from the boy's ears seemed to enhance his facial features, the sharp raised brows and handsome jaw. He hadn't realised he had been staring for so long, blinking slowly as Rin waved his arm in front of his eyes to gain his attention. Unfortunately for Rin Sousuke spared but a moment for him, a shout had him distracted now concentrating on the scene below. The mysterious boy was pleading with a merchant, it was clear to Sousuke this guy had no idea how bartering worked. The fear that resided in his eyes as the man pulled a machete from his side had Sousuke jumping from his spot and rushing forward. He grabbed the merchants wielded hand and pushed him away, pulling the frightened boy towards him.

"Follow me."

Sousuke didn't wait for a reply before sprinting away, lugging the boy with him as they went. Rin was close behind, his chest seemed bigger and Sousuke sighed in knowing as he caught sight of a golden glint protruding from his waistcoat. His best friend must have begun snatching when everyone was distracted.

"Where are we going?"

If Sousuke wasn't alone with the mysterious boy he might have thought Rin had actually started talking. The voice was thankful but slightly exasperated, the lace of displeasure somehow cancelled out by the smoothness of the boy's voice. Sousuke didn't reply until they were several streets over, up upon a roof the boy's back facing him as if he didn't want to reveal himself.

"You're something."

Haruka gently replaced his hood, hoping the man that saved him wouldn't be able to recognise him before gazing over his shoulder. Finally able to look at his saviour Haruka's breath hitched in admiration. The man had the most intense eyes Haru had ever seen, the teal colour mesmerising, to say the least. His natural frown had a quip of a smirk to it and his chiselled jaw rested perfectly in the man's large hands.

"Thank you, for before," Haruka spoke, quickly remembering his manners.

"You're welcome."

Haru's eyes widened slightly when the small mammal he hadn't noticed before climbed onto the teal eyed man's arm, settling comfortably on his shoulder, its small red eyes staring at him.

"Why'd you save me?" Haru asked his eyes not leaving the small mammals, watching as it jumped effortlessly from the man's shoulder and approached him curiously. Haruka leant down a hand out, offering it to him as if to test the waters.

"You were in trouble," Sousuke replied in a dream-like state watching Rin touch the boy's hands cautiously before jumping and surprising the stranger, the hood once again flying off his head. The smile that was revealed had Sousuke heart palpating. Rin climbed over the boy stopping on his shoulders, both freezing as their eyes connected. A shout from afar had all three runaways jumping to attention.

"This way." Sousuke motioned Haru over. Haru tilted his head to the side in confusion when Sousuke held a large plank of wood between his hands. The ravenette watched in awe as the muscled male vaulted between the buildings, the small mammal grinning in glee. Haruka glanced from the building edge down below before glancing back up to see the man staring at him. "First time in the marketplace?"

"Was it that obvious?" Haru clutched his arm in embarrassment.

"Well, you do kinda stand out." Sousuke smiled dreamily, watched the small flush appear on the boy's cheeks, almost groaning in desperation when the ravenette covered his head with his hood. Sousuke quickly placed the large plank between the building and continued talking. "You don't seem to know how dangerous it can be."

A light thud had Sousuke snapping his head up to find an empty space where the boy had been, turning behind him to find the ravenette leaning against a plank of wood, his eyes shining in smugness.

"I'm a quick learner." Haruka threw the piece towards the large male playfully finding the speechless man both amusing and endearing. Sousuke shared a look with Rin before throwing the plank away and offered the boy his hand.

"This way."

Haruka only hesitated for a moment before accepting, letting the man guide him to a small roof space dodging large beams that threatened to fall any instant.

"You live here?" Haru asked a little saddened to think that he had an entire palace to roam and his saviour had nothing but a tiny cube box that was slowly deteriorating, covered in cobwebs and dust.

"Yeah, just me and Rin, We come and go as we please."

"That sounds amazing." Haruka sighed absentmindedly at the thought, removing his hood in respect.

"It's nothing much." Sousuke sighed heading to the hole that they called a window and pulled the flaking material to the side. "But the view is incredible."

Haruka's face fell at the scenery, the Palace sat centre stage and he couldn't help but divert his eyes to the floor. Makoto. He just left his lifelong friend, not even a single thought had been given when he had left but now.

"I wonder what it would be like to live there." Sousuke sat staring out towards it, smiling as Rin joined him. "To have servants and valets."

"People who tell you where to go and how to dress," Haruka mumbled sighing as he slumped down.

"It's better than here. Always scraping for food and ducking the guards."

"You're not free to make your own choices."

Rin noticed the two seemed to be having the same conversation but to themselves rather than together and he rose a haired brow as the two continued.

"Sometimes you feel so-"

"You're just-"

"-Trapped."

As soon as that word escaped their mouths in unison their heads snapped towards each other, eyes instantly finding one another and a feeling washed over them. Sousuke gulped and glanced at Rin who was smiling mischievously at him. The teal eyed man furrowed his brow at him before swiping the red juicy apple that the sharp-jawed mammal was about to bite and rolled it down his arm, the fruit expertly landing in the ravenette's hands.

"So where are you from?" Sousuke piqued his interest.

"Why does it matter? I ran away, and I am not going back." Haruka let a small amount of emotion escape, his hands squeezing the apple in anger.

"Really?" Sousuke rose a brow giving Rin his half-eaten apple, ignoring the disgust on the mammal's face. "How come?"

"My father is forcing me to marry," Haruka revealed, he supposed the man earned to know at least a little about him.

"That's awful." Sousuke oblivious to his best friend's movements until the apple had been swiped from the ravenette's grasp. "Rin!"

Sousuke folded his arms in defiance as the mammal chittered in anger and turned as Haruka opened his mouth.

"What's he saying?"

Sousuke didn't want to actually reveal what his companion was saying, as rude as his friend was perhaps he could use this moment to his advantage.

"Rin just said that it's not fair."

"Oh, did he?" Haruka smirked a little, he may have had a sheltered life but he knew that his saviour was somewhat flirting with him.

"Yeah of course." Sousuke nodded, sliding a little closer to the ravenette noting the boy also doing the same.

"And does Rin have anything else to say?" Haruka bit his bottom lip as Sousuke leant further in.

"He wishes there was something he could do to help."

"Hmm, tell him that's very sweet." Haruka let his eyes shut as the teal eyed man took his chance. Their lips were but a breadth apart when a loud crash had them jumping apart, eyes widening at the guards making their way towards them.

"There you are!"

"They're after me!" Sousuke and Haruka said in unison before turning to each other. "They're after you?"

"My father must have sent them." Haru shook his head panic, quickly covering his head to obstruct the band and jewel that the guards would surely recognise. His attention was swiftly taken by the teal eyed man who was quickly formulating a plan.

"Do you trust me?"

"What?"

"Do you trust me?"

Haruka watched the man offer his head and the ravenette glanced into the intense teal eyes and hoped he wouldn't regret this.

"Yes?"

Sousuke waited for him to place his hand on his own and pulled him towards the window and jumped out, hurtling towards the ground. They landed in a large pile of salt, scrambling up with Sousuke lugging Haru away. Sousuke slammed into a guard stumbling back, quickly hiding the ravenette behind his back.

"We just keep running into each other, don't we, street rat?"

Sousuke was well built and he was at least a head taller than the man before them and he easily pushed him aside heading to the door where at least four guards appeared ripping Sousuke's near death grip from Haru's, Rin was sent flying from Sousuke's shoulder.

"Rin!" Sousuke exclaimed before grunting as the captain grasped the boy's jaw forcing the teal eyed male to look his way.

"It's the dungeon for you boy."

"Get off of me!" Sousuke growled, resisting the bruise tight grip the guards had on him.

"Let go of him," Haruka announced, gasping as the captain grasped his wrist and brought him to the tips of his toes.

"Look, men, another street rat. This one seems weak." The man chortled along with his comrades before throwing the boy away causing Haruka to steam and Sousuke to resist further.

"Unhand him immediately," Haruka ordered, standing in defiance throwing his hood back, watching the realisation hit the guards. "By orders of the Prince."

"Prince Haruka." The captain quickly bowed, the others quickly following suit, Sousuke grunting as he was forced to his knees.

"The Prince?" Sousuke spoke with despair watching the boy place his hands on his hips as he spoke sternly with the captain.

"What are you doing outside the Palace?" The captain questioned worriedly, "And with this street rat?"

"That is not your concern," Haruka spoke with authority. "Now do as I command, release him."

"I would your Highness, but my orders come from Rei." The captain waved his hand at his men who dragged the teal eyed man away. "You'll have to take it up with him."

"Believe me, I will." Haruka folded his arms and narrowed his eyes as the captain sheathed his cutlass.