Break In

L.A.: Hello everyone and welcome to chapter 3. Just to let you know when something is underlined and italicized at the same time that is Carpet signing. Also, I wanted to thank everyone for their awesome reviews. It made me happy! Anyway, I hope you enjoy!

When Anna woke up the next morning, she found herself wondering if the night before had been a dream. She turned to her side and looked down. Carpet was still sleeping next to her bed. Well, she guessed it was sleeping. It was kind of hard to tell since it was lying so still. Plus, did magic carpets even sleep?

Careful not to disturb it, she stepped over it and crept towards the door. She could hear the television which meant Lizzie was up. This wasn't surprising since she was always up at the crack of dawn. Anna often wondered where she got the energy from.

"Good morning," Anna yawned as she trudged towards the kitchen.

Lizzie looked up from her cereal and newspaper. "Oh, good morning." She set the newspaper down. "I have to go to the library to work on my paper. I won't be back till later tonight. You want to get dinner then?"

"Sure," Anna said as she turned her attention to the TV. Ironically, Aladdin was on.

"I figured you would like that," Lizzie grinned as she pulled her backpack on. "I'll see you later, okay?"

"See ya," Anna said already mesmerized by the show. It was at the part where Aladdin and Abu meet Carpet. As she watched, realization dawned on her. That carpet looked exactly like the one that was currently sleeping in her room.

"I have Aladdin's magic carpet?" she said in disbelief. "I have the magic carpet." She glanced at her room and her eye twitched. "I have Aladdin's freaking magic carpet and it didn't even bother to tell me!"

At that moment, Carpet chose to come out of her room. The way it wobbled made her think it was still half-asleep.

Anna immediately rounded on it. "You're Aladdin's carpet?"

Carpet nodded slowly.

"Why didn't you tell me?" Anna asked angrily.

Carpet waved its tassels in protest.

Anna rubbed her forehead. "Sorry, I forget that it is hard for you to communicate. She slumped into a nearby chair. "I know how to do the alphabet in sign language. You think you can learn if I teach you?"

Carpet nodded as it landed next to her.

The next half hour was spent teaching the sign language alphabet. Carpet was a fast study and even though it had tassels for hands, it formed the signs with ease.

"Okay," Anna said as she sat back in her chair. "Let's start with a simple question" She grinned cheekily. "So, are you a girl or boy?"

"Boy" Carpet signed.

Huh, magic carpets do have genders, Anna thought.

"So," She leaned forward. "How exactly did you get here?"

"Not sure," Carpet signed. "One minute I was in the market place and then the next I was trapped in a dark cramped space." Carpet shivered which made Anna wonder if he had a fear of enclosed spaces. "I heard strange voices and knew I had to get out. When I finally did break free…well, you know the rest."

"These people…will they come back for you?"

Carpet shrugged.

"So, Agrabah, it exists, right?" Anna asked.

Carpet nodded.

"Do you know how to get back?"

He shook his head sadly.

She wasn't too surprised by his response. Seeing how Agrabah wasn't even on a map, Anna was still trying to figure out how he even got here. She sighed. The conversation had confused her more than cleared things up.

"Well, look," Anna stood up. "I've got class, so stay in here until it gets dark. People around here aren't used to enchanted flying objects."

From the way Carpet sagged she could tell he wasn't happy with the idea of being cooped up. She felt like she was telling a bird not to fly.

"Look, it's just for a little while." She grabbed the remote and handed it to him "You can watch TV. I bet they don't have them in Agrabah."

Carpet took the remote as he curiously floated towards the TV.

At least that will keep him entertained for a while, Anna thought as she grabbed her backpack and exited the apartment.

"What the heck happened to our apartment," Lizzie said as she dropped her bag.

Peeking around her, Anna's eyes widened.

It looked like a tornado and an earthquake had a party. Books, plates, and many other objects were scattered across the floor. A couple pieces of furniture were turned over and the TV was hissing with static.

She glanced out the window just in time to see Carpet wave his tassel sheepishly before zooming off.

I'm going to kill him, Anna thought.

Lizzie was having an emotional breakdown. "This is going to take forever to clean up. Who could have done this? Did they steal anything?" She daintily picked up a plate. "And, I still need to perfect my paper."

"Look," Anna put a hand on each of Lizzie's shoulders. "I'll start cleaning up the mess." She steered Lizzie towards her room. "You go work on your paper."

Lizzie paused at the door. "You sure?"

"Go," Anna shoved her into her room. "I can manage."

Lizzie gave her a grateful smile before closing the door behind her.

Anna headed back to the center of the room. Hands on hips, she surveyed the room. "Where to begin…"

There was a slight rap at the window. Carpet waved his tassel sheepishly again while Anna unlatched the window.

"You're worse than a dog," she said.

Carpet's front half drooped as he floated in. "Sorry," he signed as he grabbed a book and put it back on the shelf.

She sighed. Really, she couldn't blame him too much. Magic carpets are supposed to fly and she had asked him to go against his nature. The apartment must have felt so small to him that she was surprised he hadn't gone insane.

"Just be more careful next time," Anna said as she bent down to help. "And sorry you had to be cooped up all day."

"It's fine. Although I don't think I'll watch TV again. It tried to attack me several times."

Anna burst out laughing. "I guess I never explained what a TV was to you."

It took awhile, but Anna was finally able to convince Lizzie that nothing had been stolen. She didn't bother to tell her about Carpet. With the current mood Lizzie was in, Anna was afraid she would rip him to shreds.

Carpet left soon after for some night flying. Anna would have gone with him if she didn't have an early class. She had left the window unlatched so she didn't have to let him back in. So, she was annoyed when she was shaken awake at three in the morning.

She blearily looked around and saw Carpet floating above. "Carpet," Anna groaned as she turned over on her side. "Go to sleep. We'll talk in the morning."

Carpet shook her again, this time with urgency.

Anna sat up and glared at him. "What?"

Carpet frantically signed to her. He was signing so fast that it took a couple of tries before she understood.

"Bad men here. We leave now!"

A loud bang caused them both to jump.

"That came from our front door." Anna said as she stood up. Carpet grabbed her hand and tugged her towards the window.

"Lizzie," Anna said. "We have to get Lizzie."

Carpet shook his head as he tugged even harder.

Anna pulled her hand from his grasp. "I can't leave Lizzie." She grabbed a coat and her purse before heading towards Lizzie's room. "Just give me a sec."

Carpet waved his tassels in frustration but she ignored him

The banging was getting worse and now she could her muffled voices.

Not bothering to knock, Anna ran into Lizzie's room. "Wake up Lizzie," she said as she shook her.

Lizzie opened her eyes, glanced at her alarm clock, and glared. "It's three am."

"Grab a coat and your purse," Anna said as she went to Lizzie's closet. "We need to go."

"Why do we…" A loud bang interrupted her. Lizzie's eyes widened. "What the?"

"No time," Anna threw a coat at her. "Where's your purse?"

Lizzie quickly got up and grabbed her purse off her dresser.

Anna took her hand and directed Lizzie to her room.

"Why are we going to your room?"Lizzie asked.

The loud bang at their front door was more than enough of an answer.

As soon as they were in Anna's room, Anna locked the door. She turned around to see Lizzie gaping at something.

Carpet was floating by the window. Even though in the dim moonlight he looked like a shadow, she could tell by how rigid he was that he was displeased with the delay.

"Is that a…" Lizzie began.

"Yes, and our ride out of here," Anna tugged her towards Carpet.

Lizzie planted her feet. "I'm not going anywhere until you tell me what's going on."

"Lizzie," Anna said. "Just trust me."

A crash resounded through the apartment causing them to freeze. They heard footsteps and voices.

"They're inside," Lizzie whispered.

"Lizzie, please," Anna said.

Lizzie sighed but nodded.

Carpet waited outside the window. While Anna helped Lizzie on, the door knob jiggled.

Lizzie held out her hand. "Hurry, Anna."

Anna jumped on Carpet just as the door burst open.

The girls threw their coast on and clung to their purses and Carpet, leaving their apartment and the shouting men behind them.

"Where are we going?" Lizzie asked.

"Away from them," Anna leaned towards Carpet. "Just fly."

L.A.: And that's the end of this chapter. I'm going to update at least once a week. So, don't expect another chapter until next week. Anyway, please READ and REVIEW!