I'm sorry if the characters really aren't acting like themselves. Like, I know Max is really bad in this story, and I apologize. But its hard to juggle their personalities and keep the Aladdin Story balanced, ya know? I'm trying my best people, so just hang with me on this one!
Having that said, lets get to it!
Here's chapter 4!
May stood up straight, like a princess that she was and glared down at them. "He had helped me out of a jam, and as a repayment, I command you to sent him free."
The head guard finally stood up and looked a her. "You will have to talk with the Sultans Adviser, Brandon, Princess. For it was he who wanted this boy."
May's gaped at the guard. "Brandon!? Brandon-well, whatever. I will talk to this, adviser, then. But until I talk with this, Brandon, you will not lay a hand on him. Do you understand?" May asked sternly.
The guards bowed and nodded. "Your wish is our command, Princess. Now, to the palace!"
"Brock! Brock! Wake up! May's gone!"
Brock groaned, he was having such a nice dream. He was a King, and May somehow was his daughter. Nurse Joy was there too, and told him to call her Joy. Then the two went out on a date and fireworks were going off and she was smiling at him and-
"BROCK!! GET UP!! THIS IS EMERGENCY!" Brock jolted out of his bed and looked around frantically.
"What? Where?" Joy stood next to his bed, still wearing her pajamas, arms crossed across her chest, looking a little worried.
"We've got a problem."
"She, WHAT?!?' Brock shouted.
Joy nodded sadly, "And all the guards have been out for hours and can't find her! What are we going to do?"
Brock walked back and forth, starting to wear down the carpet. "She is so grounded when she gets home." Brock grumbled.
"She's the Princess, Brock! Someone could have kidnapped her!" But Brock shook her head.
"No, She went out on her own. I know it. She wanted to find Max and Ash." Brock sighed and turned to Joy.
"There nothing we can do now, I guess. All we can do is wait for some news. Let's go eat Breakfast." Joy nodded solemnly. Brock looked at her, then gulped. He bowed to to Joy and grinned.
"May I have the honor or escorting you to the dining room?" He asked, still facing the ground. He heard her stifle a giggle and he looked up excitedly.
"Only because May isn't here." She winked, and held out her arm. Brock jumped up happily, and they hooked arms. Together, the two strolled down the hall, while everyone stared at them: it wasn't custom for the head Servant to be walking with the Sultan, none the less, hooking arms with him! But they didn't mind, they were both enjoying themselves.
A room opposite of the dining room showed empty with no sigh of anyone close around it. Suddenly, a wall of the room split in half, and a dark figure stepped quickly out of it, double checking no one was around. He shut the door quietly behind him, and walked over to his desk. He looked up with he heard loud footsteps approaching him. He smiled as the Princess peeked into his room. He stood up at once, and bowed to her. "Greetings, Princess. What brings you to my chamber?" May gaped at him for a minute, studying him. He was slightly taller than herself, brown spiky hair. He had on a long black cape that had red lining, and a black robe. He held a long golden rod in his right hand and his eyes seemed... different than what May had remembered.
"Brandon! What do you think your doing? Let Drew go!" Brandon stood up from his bowing and grinned slightly at her.
"But why? He was a thief, and had to be punished." May glared at him.
"He saved my life, and is a very good friend of mine. I command you to set him free. Besides, you've got the wrong person. He didn't steal a thing." May stood right in front of Brandon, their feet practically touching.
Brandon's mood instantly changed. "Oh, oh no! If only I had known earlier! Oh... oh dear!" Brandon said sadly. May's eyes went wide, as she tried to keep her voice steady.
"What-? What is it?" Brandon shook his head sadly as he turned away from her.
"I'm afraid, he's... he's been... put to rest." May gasped, as her eyes started to tear up. She stepped backwards as she stared horrified at Brandon.
"Your kidding... tell me your joking!!" She shouted. Brandon turned around and walked toward her.
"I'm so sorry Princess. If only I knew..."
"How, how could you?" May asked softly, before sobbing and running out of the room, tears streaming down her face. Despite the fact that his plan was working perfectly, Brandon frowned. He hate to see her cry...
"Aw, May..." Drew sighed, putting his head against the wall and looking up at the stars. He had been locked into a cell, that resembled a deep well, and had chains on his wrist connected him to the cold stone wall. He had been reviewing the whole afternoon in his head, over and over again, Always stopping at the part where May demanded to set him free. He had been trying to think of a reason, why she would stick up for him: he had yet to think of one. It just didn't make sense!! She doesn't like him, their rivals!!
...yet, why did he have to blush when she demanded that he be set free?
He groaned and closed his eyes. Besides, she was a Princess, in this world... and in the real Pokemon world. So pretty, popular, nice, funny... he had no chance with her. She probably likes that Ash guy anyways.
Suddenly, he sat up straight and looked up. He heard some movement and scratching. His eyes searched the top of his cell, searching for the source. When he finally found it, he broke into a grin.
"Max!" Max jumped from pillar to pillar, until he reached the ground. He was twirling around a ring of keys on his tail and smiled up at Drew.
"Hey buddy! You miss me?" Drew rolled his eyes.
"Just get me out of here, please." Max, however did not move and sat down in front of him.
"What are doing? Come on, Max! Let me out of these!" Max grinned up evilly to him.
"Oh, I will. You just have to admit to me that you like my sister first! Then, we can get out of here!"
"What? I DO NOT like her!" Drew struggled against his chains as he shouted to Max angrily. Max wrapped his tail around his Indian Style legs.
"Well then, I hope your comfortable because your not going anywhere until you do. Besides, I already know you do, I just want to make sure you know that you do." Max grinned.
Drew growled at Max. "Set me free, monkey, or worse things will happen." Max laughed and spun the keys around his tail in circles.
"Yea right! Go ahead and try! Your chained to the wall here! Besides, I'm the good guy here, remember?" Drew glared at him for a good minute, before he let out a sigh.
"Alright, fine. You win. Maybe, maybe, I like your sister. But I'm not even sure I do, alright?" Max laughed happily and jumped off the ground and onto his chains.
"That's good enough for me! Alright, lets get out of here!" The chains fell to the ground and Drew rubbed his aching wrists. He stood up shakily, and began to walk around, trying to find a exit. Max jumped up on his shoulder and sat there, quiet happy with his confirmed information.
"Listen, I don't know how we are going to get out of here. Theres guards crawling all over the place." Drew said, peeking out of the wooden door at the top of the stairs.
"I guess you can't leave the same way I came in..." Max said slowly, flicking his tail around. Drew rolled his eyes, and decided not to respond. He continued to search for a exit when a raspy voice called out to him.
"Looking for a exit? I can help you there... for a small price." Drew peered suspiciously as a small figure came hobbling over to him. A old man, quiet scary looking to Max, and looked at little crazy to Drew.
"What's the catch?" Drew asked, looking over the old man with suspicion.
"It will benefit you and me, both! Come closer, and I'll tell you!" Drew stepped forward into the shadows, cautiously and the old man took his cane and grabbed his neck and jerked him down.
"Now listen here, boy. There is a place called the 'Cave of Wonders' located not far from here. Inside, it is full of treasure beyond the common mans belief! I could lead you there, and you would be a happy, rich man for the rest of your life!" The old man crackled.
"Why are you telling me this?" Drew asked, narrowing his eyes.
"Because, you will get me the one thing I desire in there, and the rest will be yours!" Drew stood up, and crossed his arms.
"How are we going to get past the guards?" Drew glared.
The old man gave a toothless grin and tapped the wall with his cane. "Thats the easy part, my lad." And instantly, a piece of the wall moved away, showing them the open desert. Drew didn't like the idea of going into that cave, but he did want to get out of there as fast as possible. And of course, he was a man of his word. He held out his head for the old man to shake.
"Mister, you've got a deal. Lead the way."
"Good! Good! Come this way!" The old man crackled and stepped out of the cell. After Drew came out behind him, the old man tapped the wall with his cane again, and it closed up. Drew glanced back at it as he entered the desert. It looked like no one had ever been there. The old man somehow had a mule ready, and he climbed on. Drew took the reins and followed the mans direction. By the time the old man told him to stop, Drew was tired and Max was scared out of his wits. The Desert had turned out to be real windy, and it had to go against them. It brushed up sand with got into his eyes and the old man kept on crackling, which got on Drew's nerves quickly. The old man dug into his pocket, and took out a glass jar with a golden beetle flying around in it. He took of the lid, and the beetle went flying out and then straight down into the sand. Drew snorted, that was dumb, but instantly he took it back. The ground around him started to shake, as a mound of sand grew bigger and bigger, until it was the shape of a lions head. It had bright yellow eyes and a deep, deep voice.
"Who dares wakens the slumber of the Protector?!" It shouted angrily. The old man poked Drew in the back.
"Its your turn, boy! Go on! Approach it!" Drew, not wanting the old man think he was scared, walked up bravely to the monster.
"Drew from LaRousse City!" He stated proudly and flicked his hair.
"You may enter, but only touch the lamp or parish!" The old man crackled excitedly as the sand monster opened his mouth and seem to freeze in place.
"Now, go and get me the lamp!" Drew glared at the old man as he approached the monster. He cautiously stepped inside, then slowly walked down the descending stairs. When he reached the bottom, he gasped. It was a huge room full of glittering golden pots, coins necklaces and jewels of all colors. Max popped out of his shirt, and gaped. He jumped down and looked at his reflection in a golden platter. "Don't touch anything." Drew reminded, as he made his way down the path working his way carefully into the next room. As he did, he passed the hundredth rolled up carpet on the side and took no notice to it. But it took notice to him... It moved slightly as he walked by, and began to silently but curiously followed him.
"Uh... Drew? There's something following you!" Max screeched. Drew quickly turned around, but all he saw was a rolled out carpet on the floor. He turned around and continued walking.
"Not funny Max. Come on, the sooner we get that stupid lamp, the sooner we can get out of this weird place." Drew said. Max watched in astonishment as the carpet came back to life and followed him again.
"Drew!" Drew stopped, but did not turn around. His fists balled up with annoyance.
"Max! Knock it off!" Max glared at him, as he continued walking past the treasures and jewels. And as he did, the carpet sprung to life. Finally Max just jumped on Drew's shoulder, trying ignore the carpet completely and grumpily sat watching their surroundings. He also slowly watched the carpet follow them cautiously and then-
"What-?" Max quickly turned Drew's head so he could see the flying carpet. The carpet, knowing it was caught, quickly hid behind a stack of golden coins. Drew gasped as he smiled.
"Wow, a magic carpet. Hey! Come on out! We're not going to hurt you!" Drew said softly, coaxing the carpet out. The carpet slowly walked out, as if peering at them, making sure they wouldn't hurt him.
"Hey, do you know where the lamp is?" Drew asked (feeling slightly foolish). The carpet jumped up and down, and pointed forward.
Drew grinned. "Would you lead the way?" The carpet nodded and lead them through the golden room, into a dark and gloomy room. In the room, there was water all around. In the middle, there was a path of rocks connecting them to the island/mountain. On the very top of the mountain, there was a light beaming down, and a golden lamp stood shining in all its glory.
"Yes! Stay here Max, and don't touch anything. I'll be right back!" Drew then started the journey to the island. Max sat down, next to carpet and tried to wait patiently when something caught his eye. There was a golden statue monkey, a lot bigger than him, holding a huge ruby red diamond. Max's eyes went wide with amazement as he slowly approached the jewel, dazzled by its beauty. The carpet looked over at Max, and saw it walking slowly toward the jewel. It quickly got up to stop him.
Drew had reached the island, and now only had to climb up. He groaned, he hated climbing but he started up anyways. The rocks were slippery and heard to keep a hold of, but over all, it was pretty easy. And he was soon at the top. He slowly walked into the circle of light, reaching out for the lamp.
Max's desire was too strong for the carpet, who was desperately trying to hold him back from touching the jewel. Closer, he was almost there, just a little farther...
Drew stepped up and slowly reached out to pick up the lamp.
Max stepped up and slowly reached out to pick up the jewel.
And they both got what they wanted.
Drew held the lamp with both hands as he frantically watched their surrounds begin to crumble in a alarming rate and almost instantly, he looked at Max and the carpet.
"Max! You didn't!" Drew shouted angrily, trying to climb down the mountain quickly but his hold slipped and he fell down.
"No!!" And just like that, he stopped falling and was flying! He looked down and saw the carpet and Max.
"Thanks carpet! I own you one! Now, get us out of here!" Max jumped on Drew's shoulder and down into his shirt.
"I'm sorry... I couldn't help myself." He said in a meek voice, as things around him fell and crumbled, while the monster slowly started to sink into the ground. The carpet swerved back and forth, missing the falling debris only by inches.
"Not now, Max! We've got to get out of here!" Drew held the carpet with one hand, and the other gripping the stupid lamp in his hand. Was it really worth all this trouble? He began to see a lit ahead and his sprites lifted.
"We're almost there! We're going to make it!" They were flying up the flight of stairs when out of no where, and rock came hurtling down and collided with the carpet. The carpet had just enough time to react, and bucked Drew and Max up toward the entrance. Drew grabbed the edge and the old man hobbled quickly over to him, as he watched the carpet fall back down.
"Carpet!" He screamed but the old man interrupted him.
"The Lamp! Give me the lamp!" He demanded.
"Help me up first!" Drew shouted angrily, his hold on the edge slipping.
"Lamp first! Give me the lamp!" Drew looked up at the old man, and saw only greed in his eyes. He wasn't going to help him out. Drew looked at the old man, and smirked. He looked go of the edge, and fell back down, holding the lamp tightly. He heard the old man shout and curse his name the whole way down...
Joy happily floated down the hall. Who knew that Brock was such a gentlemen? They had had a lonely breakfast together, and she felt really excited and... giggly? She hadn't felt like this for years! She suddenly stopped as she past by the courtyard and heard the soft sound of crying. Without hesitation, Joy quickly ran over to May and sat down next to her. All of her plans of yelling at her for running away disappeared, as she tilted her face so she could she her.
"May? What happened? What's wrong?" May sobbed into her arms.
"Drew! They killed Drew!" Joy gasped.
"What? Drew- Why?" "It's all my fault! Drew! He was- I- Wish- I want him back!" May said softly, tears streaming down her face. Joy patted her on the back, and wrapped her arms around her.
"He was always there for me, looking out and guiding me to a better person... he gave me the courage and encouragement I needed... and I never told him..." A fresh waves of sobs overtook May, and all Joy could do was hug her and hope that everything would be okay.
Alright, so I lied. Max is still a monkey, and Ash hasn't showed up, But I promise they be in the next chapter!
Next chapter: What? Do I need to repeat myself? Ash joins the story and Max loses his monkey form!
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