All righty then, let's get another chapter down and out! Anyway, enjoy!
Out in the desert, riding a camel late at night, Donald and Goofy were currently trying to relax and brave the quiet sandstorm as they explained, to the best of their abilities without revealing they were from another world, that they got separated from their friend Sora after a minor incident (which, thanks to a very convoluted lie, involved stampeding camels and thieves kidnapping their friend), as Aladdin listened in. "I have to admit, it is a lot to take in."
Goofy and Donald paused awkwardly as Goofy decided to change the subject, "So, uh... what are you doing all the way out here, Aladdin?"
Aladdin paused as he gave a grin. "Oh, well, my friend Abu and I... we were going treasure hunting."
Donald's eyes widened in pure interest as the duck asked, "A treasure? Like... riches beyond your wildest dreams treasure, that type of treasure."
The street rat nodded as he gave a sigh. "Yeah, that sort of treasure. I made a deal with this old man that I go out to the desert and find something rather important that, no matter what, I don't question it, just, get the item and return it to him right away. He said that I could have all the treasure I want from there, but in return, he only wants ONE thing from that place. He said it was a lamp."
Donald and Goofy paused as they looked at each other in confusion, before Goofy asked, "Uh, a lamp?"
Aladdin shrugged. "Yeah, I didn't get it, either, but I wasn't complaining. I was eager to take the deal when I heard about it."
A few moments passed as Goofy then decided to ask, "Why are you looking for treasure? Are you a treasure hunter of some type?"
"Well, no." Aladdin paused as he looked a bit awkward.
"Are you doing this for family?" Donald asked in curiosity.
"Er, no, I mostly live alone in Agrabah." Aladdin said as he turned to his monkey, who looked offended. "The only company I had was my good monkey friend, Abu..."
When hearing his name, Abu just grinned as he lifted his hat as Aladdin continued, "...and a girl that I happen to go on small adventures with through the streets. You see, don't take this the wrong way, but... I live out in the streets. Poor and trying my best to live my day to day life."
"Oh..." Donald paused... before squawking in shock. "WHAT?"
"That does explain the... raggedy pants and the vest with no shirt." Goofy chuckled a bit.
Aladdin sighed as he said, "It's not easy living in the streets than you think. Every day, I have to sneak around and steal bread on the streets just to get a square meal. You have no idea what living on the streets in this world is like until you've lived it..."
"Gawrsh, that must have been hard for you..." Goofy said as Aladdin looked over at the tall dog.
"Well..." Aladdin paused as he gave a smile. "It's not all that bad. Like I said, Abu was always there to be sure I didn't go off the deep end. And then there's... her..."
Donald and Goofy paused as they noticed Aladdin giving a sickly sweet smile, much to Abu's annoyance. Goofy then asked, "Uh, her?"
Aladdin recovered as he said, "Yeah, there's another street rat I've met a few times, always hung around each other when we were kids. Had each other's backs all the time. Her name is Sadira, and she's... magical in every sense of the word. I can't explain it, but whenever I'm near her, my heart always was a-flutter, and she may be tough, but she's a sweetheart. A little egotistical at times, but her heart was always in the right place."
Donald snapped his fingers as he said, "And that must be why you're going out there. You're hoping that old man you met will reward you by giving you and Sadira anything your heart desires."
"Something along the lines of that." Aladdin sighed. "But I also want to make Sadira happy, live well enough for the both of us. That's why I'm heading to where the Cave of Wonders is at, to find the lamp and return right away..."
"Still... treasure..." Donald gave a sigh as he imagined dollar signs floating around in his head. "What I wouldn't give to be even more richer than my uncle Scrooge..."
Goofy shook his head a bit before turning to Aladdin. "Is there anything we can do to help? Maybe you need someone to defend you, just in case..."
Aladdin paused as he looked towards Abu, who looked doubtful, but gave a shrug as he made some monkey noises. Aladdin gave a smile as he turned to his two new friends. "Well, the more the merrier. You two know what you're doing?"
"You might say that..." Donald smiled as Aladdin stopped the camel as he pulled out two pieces of a scarab from his pocket. "So, where is the Cave of Wonders anyway?"
"The old man said that if I attached these two pieces here..." The street rat said as he slowly put the two pieces of the scarab in... causing the small bug amulet to glow as it started to fly off. "All right! Let's follow it!"
The four team members nodded as Aladdin directed the camel after the golden scarab as Donald and Goofy looked up to see it whiz by, until it stopped near a sand dune, separating as it landed on the sand dune, forming two eyes. Then, much to Aladdin, Donald and Goofy's surprise and Abu's fearfulness, the sand dune began to form into something large... like a tiger's head as it opened its mouth, breathing. Aladdin, Donald, Goofy and Abu approached as the tiger said, in a rather mystical, but rough voice, "Who disturbs my slumber?"
Abu yelped as he ducked in Aladdin's vest as Aladdin approached, slowly but surely as the street rat answered, "It is I, Aladdin. I've come with a few friends who just want to explore."
For a long time, the tiger head said nothing as he examined Aladdin, then the two friends as they looked nervous. After a moment, the tiger then said, "Proceed. Touch nothing but the lamp."
Aladdin gave a sigh as he looked towards Donald and Goofy, then towards the entrance as the tongue of the cave folded inwards to make a staircase down below. "Well, this should be it. Let's be careful and... take the cave's advice to not touch anything."
"Aye aye!" Donald and Goofy saluted as they followed Aladdin deep down into the cave.
Of course, there were some things that even Donald and Goofy had to be impressed with... a large room full of treasure, some rooms filled with water, and even a magic carpet that Aladdin and Abu had ran into, a carpet that knew the direction of the lamp. Goofy then whispered to Donald, "Gawrsh, Aladdin sounds determined to win this Sadira girl's heart."
"Yeah, romantic." Donald grumbled as he whispered, "But don't forget our main reason for coming here!"
"Find the Keyhole and Sora?" Goofy whispered. "Don't worry, Donald, I didn't forget. I'm goofy, not dumb."
Donald shook his head as he quickly shut his beak as the group of five had arrived in a large cavern with a trail of rocks in the water leading to a large pillar with stairs where something shiny was waiting on top. Aladdin climbed down as he looked towards the group. "Wait here."
The others nodded as they watched Aladdin hop across the island and carefully walked upstairs. Donald impatiently waited as he looked around, only to spot something of interest... a red jewel that was being held by a gold guardian. Donald's mind flashed as he licked his lips, thinking "With a jewel like that, I can show off my cousin Gladstone! Oh, won't he be surprised that I got the good luck for once..."
Smirking deviously, Donald started to go over to the jewel.
"Donald? DONALD! What are you doing?"
The duck ignored the voice of his concerned friend as he continued to approach the jewel.
"Donald, the cave said not to touch anything, remember?"
Donald's desire to pick up that gem overrode his ears. But his eyes noted Abu going after the same gem. Immediately, the monkey and duck glared at each other as they started to run towards the gem, but thanks to Donald's nimble feet, he snatched the gem first with a grin.
"Ha! I win!" Donald grinned as he started to walk back... when all of a sudden, everyone felt the cave shake.
"INFIDELS!"
Donald's eyes shrank when he looked at the jewel, suddenly remembering the rule that the cave SPECIFICALLY told them. "Uh-oh..."
And with that, the sixth chapter is finished! How did you guys like it? Yeah, I couldn't resist that reference to "House of Mouse" and a "Ducktales" mention in that last part! Regardless though, we'll have to leave Aladdin, Donald, Goofy, Abu and the Carpet alone with their troubles for a little while. Because next time, we'll be going back to Sora and Jasmine as they go out on the streets in secret for a fun time! Anyway, if you guys have any suggestions for this story, go ahead and shoot out a PM (Private Message)! Anyway, read, review, criticize and suggest, folks!