While Cassim and Sa'luk fought Azul, Carpet, Sadira, and Bassel flew back to the palace. They came back with Aladdin, Ali, and Genie.
When Cassim was knocked down Aladdin moved to help.
"No."
Cassim got to his feet.
"This is my fight."
Aladdin stepped back. He and the others watched as the fight whent on. Finally, about an hour later, Cassim struck the final blow. Sa'luk fell to the ground, dead.
Cassim was injured badly. He was covered in many cuts and deep gashes. He looked at the others and collapsed!
"Dad!"
"Grandpa!"
"Cassim!"
Aladdin cradled the upper part of Cassim's body in his arms, not caring that his clothes were getting stained with blood. He could see the weakness in his father's dark brown eyes.
"Oh, Dad."
"Aladdin."
"Yeah?"
"Don't take me back to Agrabah."
"Dad, if we don't get you help..."
"Aladdin, my time is almost up."
They realized what Cassim meant.
"Dad, no. No. Please."
"There's no denying it. I'm going to die."
"Then at least let us take you back to Agrabah where you can die with friends and family around you."
"Aladdin, I want to die here. Have Carpet bring the others here. I want to be buried next to Iago."
"Carpet, get the others. Hurry."
Carpet flew back to the palace as fast as he could. He came back with Jasmine, Yensy, and Sahid. They all gathered around Cassim.
He said good-bye to each of them. He hugged Ali, Genie, and Sahid. he shook Bassel's hand, as a sign of friendship. He kissed Jasmine, Azul, Yensy, and Sadira on the cheek. Then he looked up at Aladdin.
Aladdin bent down and hugged him. As he began to pull back Cassim stopped him and kissed his forehead, something he had longed to do for many years!
"I love you, son."
"I love you to, Dad."
"I'll tell Iago, Abu, and Rajah you all said 'hi' the moment I see them."
Cassim drew in his last breath, slowly let it out, and passed on into paradise!
Aladdin honored his father's last request and had him buried next to Iago. The Hand of Midas dagger and his sword were buried with him, attatched at his shash as they had always been.