Good news every one, I have decided to actually rewrite some of the up coming chapters to improve them.
Unfortunately this still doesn't mean faster chapter posts as I have quite a lot of work to do in my real life. In the mean time enjoy whatever I posted this time. Honestly though, I will not blame you if you stop reading, this story still weirds me out a bit and it came from my head... so...
I don't own Aladdin, or Mozenrath or anyone else who might show up in this story. They are all Disney's.
Uh also, yet again I state this is a slash fic with Mozenrath and Aladdin so you can stop reading now if you are not into this couple. I think that by the third chapter you should get the point but hey I don't actually know everyone on , maybe there is someone who really wouldn't get it unless I stated it in every chapter. So this section is for you random hypothetical person, wherever you might be.
Ok, final statement. Now for much of the story Mozenrath will be disguised as Jasmine, so I am trying very hard to make it clear that it is still Mozenrath even when I say Jasmine or use the feminine (her, she... whatever), As far as I can remember Jasmine won't be back for many a long chapter. So... yeah I hope this helps with any confusion that may occur.
After hours of looking at hundreds of blue stones that were in the sultan's vault Mozenrath, still disguised as princes Jasmine, had yet to find the one he was looking for. A frustrated looking 'Jasmine' threw herself down onto one of the many mounds of gold. "This is hopeless. If only I could use my magic to find it."
Still hunched over a pile of gems Aladdin turned around not quite believing what he had heard. "What?"
Realizing his mistake Mozenrath quickly recovered in the sweetest voice he could manage, "I said I wish I could use magic... So it would be easier to find." That was close. I will have to be more careful. Even the street rat will notice if I make to many slip ups.
Walking over to his 'wife' Aladdin put one of his lean tightly muceled arms around her pulling her closer. "It will be ok Jasmine. We can always get you a new one." He was actually a bit lost as to why his wife cared so much about this gem when he knew she had a hundred more just like the it. His confusion grew as she stood up violently, and walked about ten feet from him before turning.
Before 'Jasmine' could say anything Aladdin spoke. "Look, Jas. I don't know why but I can see you are annoyed with me. Maybe I should give you some space." And getting up he walked slowly from the room.
Sighing with relieve Mozenrath turned to the treasure vault once more. "Finally."
It was quick work using a few simple spells to locate magical items within the room. There were very few, most of them not even worth Mozenrath's time. A ring of joke telling, a amulet of time, a bag of holding, a very interesting staff that Mozenrath thought he may have to come back for someday. But no stone. It was night out now the crescent moon cast a white light in threw the tall windows of the palace, and Mozenrath was feeling tired from the stress the use of magic brought.
Slowly walking threw the corridors staying close to the walls, he finally made it to the real princess Jasmine's room. Flopping down on the bed he was to tired to notice that as he fell a sleep a pair of arms wrapped themselves around him.
Light seeped in threw the curtains over the large windows in Jasmine's room. The light didn't seem enough to wake the sleeping 'princess', but Aladdin woke. He was dressed only in a white pair of harem pants, not dissimilar to the ones he wore normally, but newer, and more comfortable for sleeping in. He smiled down at the woman he loved as she slept. She was very beautiful, and he was glad she had come to bed. He had been worried that she might not want to see him again for a few days after yesterday, she could be very stubborn when upset. He still wasn't sure what happened, but he knew something had to be wrong. Snuggling closer to 'Jasmine' he was surprised that she still hadn't changed from her day clothes, she even still wore her jewelry. She must have been very tired to not even take out her earrings. Resting his head next to hers another strange thing struck him. Jasmine smelled different. Normally Jasmine was fond of a jasmine scented perfume, so she always smelled like flowers. But now, the sent was more like fruit, but also there was a hint of dust. It wasn't a bad smell, just different. He enjoyed being close to 'Jasmine' for a little longer, lightly dozing off then waking again, until finally he got up and got ready for the day.
Mozenrath woke alone in the Princess's bed, but he could tell from the cold feeling on his back that he hadn't been alone all that long. Groaning and feeling a little disgusted with himself for having slept next to someone he hated so much Mozenrath swung his feet, small and delicate now since he was pretending to be the princess, out of bed.
He had just finished stretching his arms when Aladdin came in carrying a tray. "Good morning Jasmine." He said as he set the tray down before his 'wife' and kissed her on the cheek. Mozenrath wiped at his cheek when the street rat turned back to the tray. "I brought you breakfast incase you were still upset about yesterday."
"Thank you Aladdin, that is very... sweet."
It was very strange to be the object of this much affection from someone who wasn't a flying the food Aladdin walked out of the room only to return a minute latter carrying a box.
'Jasmine' looked up at him. She acted like she had finished her breakfast, but looking at the plate it seemed like the food was only half gone. The melons had been eaten, and the dates, but none of the meat had even been touched. "Its ok Jasmine, I already ate. You can finish your breakfast."
"I did finish my breakfast."
Looking at the unfinished breakfast again Aladdin chose to let the matter rest, instead he sat next to his 'princess' and handed her the box. Opening it Mozenrath saw a new headband, just like all the other one's he had ever seen the princess wear. With more than a little sarcasm Mozenrath thought my, what a creative gift giver Aladdin is. I can see now what the princess sees in him. Taking it out of the box Mozenrath could see he was wrong, it was more than a ordinary headband, it had gold thread embroidered in a very loose somewhat floral pattern around the blue gem in the center. "I hope this will be alright as a replacement for the gem you lost yesterday." Aladdin pause. "Jasmine I don't know whats wrong but I know there has to be more to it then you just lost part of one of your head bands. Won't you please tell me what is going on?"
Again Mozenrath had to think of a lie. "Oh, Aladdin. I didn't want to say anything but I have been worrying about Father's health. I know he is fine now, but he isn't getting any younger." That seemed like something a girl might worry about. And Aladdin seemed to buy it.
"I know your worried about him, but I think the Sultan will out live us all." Smiling he lent in and kissed Mozenrath on the lips it was very brief, a sweet make up kiss, but it still caught Mozenrath off guard. His first reaction was to push the street rat away, but he knew that would be to much of a give away and it was over so quickly it didn't matter. "Now, let me help you put on your new headband. You have to promise to wear it always."
Rolling his eyes Mozenrath agreed to the silly promise. Were his foes really so juvenile that they still made forever premisses? Given the seriousness that Aladdin seemed to give his request it would seem they were.
Aladdin untied the two ribbons in his 'wife's' hair letting it fall naturally over her back and shoulders. She was very sexy like this and Aladdin told her so as he removed her old headband an put the new one on, pulling some of that long thick black hair threw the center so the bottom would be hidden. Turning her around so he could see his gift Aladdin smiled. It was very beautiful on her. A perfect compliment, beauty on beauty. "You look amazing." And taking her hand he lead her over to the mirror over her vanity.
Mozenrath looked at the reflections a few moments, he really couldn't see much difference now then how the princess normally looked. "Its lovely Aladdin, Thank you." Why not lie to this foolish hero if it would get him to leave Mozenrath alone?
"Your welcome Jasmine." And with that he pulled her into another kiss. This one was much deeper and longer than the last. Again Mozenrath was tempted at first to push away from the hero. But self control won out. And feeling he should play the part as best he could, Mozenrath kissed back.
Truth be told, once he started kissing back it became a lot more enjoyable. Aladdin was definitely a much better kisser than his princess had been when Mozenrath kidnapped her. When the kiss ended Mozenrath found a small part of him wanted it to keep going. But he pushed it aside. He had to find that stone and get out of there, eventually the magic he was using to pretend to be the princess would catch up to him.
"Why don't we go back to bed, we have a few hours before we need to leave this room." The tone Aladdin said those words in left no doubt in Mozenrath's mind as to what he wanted to do once they got to bed.
Thinking quickly for any way to dodge the situation Mozenrath said, "I'm sorry I have to go check on my father." And he ran to the door of the large bedroom and shut it behind him.
Mozenrath had hurried away to the far side of the palace, wanting to put as much distance between himself and the amours hero. I have to find that stone. If I stay here much longer who knows what will happen?
He paused to look out one of the large windows at the well manicured garden that surrounded the palace. It really did look like paradise. The tall palace walls blocked the view of the urban sprawl beyond, masking the good and bad elements of the city beyond. Lounging in one of the trees the blue genie had made his body into a hammock with his tale wrapped around one tree, and his hair another. The thought briefly crossed Mozenrath's mind that the Genie was just a free loader at the palace. But the blue idiot might be a great help to him in finding the Stone of Neffer Fell. There was however a risk. If there was even a single flaw in his disguise the Genie would see threw it in an instant, then he would have to not only fight his way free but also give up his search for the stone.
Lucky Mozenrath was just confident enough in his ability that he knew there was no flaw. He sauntered over to the genie imitating Jasmine's normal walk. "Good morning Genie."
"Jas!" Instantly the genie was up and giving the 'princess' his full attention, like a puppy who's owner had just come home from work. "There is something different about you today Jas... you have a extra glow to you..." the genie pulled lightly on his gotee thinking about it as he looked at the princess carefully. There was some trace of magic all around her that he had never noticed before, but it was a familiar magic, one he had seen before.
Mozenrath shifted slightly to prepare for attack. If the idiot figured this out he would have to act fast. "Thank you Genie." Mozenrath adjusted the headband Aladdin had given him that morning with his right hand. An attempt to hide that he was bringing his arm up to lessen his attack time.
"Oh! I see Al gave you your gift!" With a poof he turned into a woman with red hair, and a tacky green colored dress with a fur stole around her neck. "My yes, the quality is top notch. It must have cost a fortune. And my it looks so pretty on you dear."
Not a normally patient person it took all of Mozenrath's self control not to just blast the buffoon there and then and skip the gem. No, his life depended on finding that stupid rock. Taking a step back, he took a breath to calm himself. "Thank you Genie, its lovely. Aladdin really shouldn't have."
"Aw, he just loves you so much. The kid only wants to make you happy." The Genie had snapped back to his normal self, and had a hint of seriousness in his voice.
It was a little disconcerting to hear that someone loved him, even if it was while he was in disguise. "I know that Genie and I love him too." pausing a moment to admire how easily that lie had come, Mozenrath continued. "I have just been worried lately about my father," why not continue that lie? A plan occurred to Mozenrath, and he smiled . "and Aladdin."
"Is there something wrong with Al?" Genie puffed and had on a white lab coat with a stethoscope around his neck and a black bag in his left hand. "I can help get him back to 100 in no time."
"No, I'm just worried he hasn't been honest with me." Mozenrath paused feigning a look of concern. "Like a few days ago. He was gone, but I don't know where he was. I don't like it when he keeps secrets from me."
Genie looked uncomfortable. "Hey, Jas. You know Al would never keep anything important from you." He laughed nervously, "I'm sure Al was just out in the market, enjoying a walk."
It was satisfying to know that even in Aladdin's group of good, there were still lies. However it was annoying because it was keeping him from his goal.
"Look Jas. You need to trust Al. He would never hurt you." Guiding the 'princess' back to the palace he turned into a blond in a pants suit. "Now, if you want my advice honey, you go back and you talk things out with him. I am sure it will turn out that this isn't as big a deal as you think it is." After giving her a slight push the Genie floated away.
When I rule the seven deserts the first thing I do is put that genie in the smallest bottle I can find. Well it was clearly no use questioning Aladdin's friends about the stone. If he questioned them in detail they might get suspicious, and if he questioned them without detail they would lie. Maybe I should take one of them back to the Citadel, perhaps after some of my... hospitality they might be in a more talkative mood. No, if he did that then Aladdin would save both the princess, and whoever else he had taken. And truth be told only two of Aladdin's friends could even talk in a comprehensible way, and Mozenrath would have a hard time picking which was more annoying, the parrot or the genie. No, for once he would have to be patient.
He would have to search the palace top to bottom for the gem using his own magic.
So... I was rereading this chapter and I realized I made a mistake, Technically since this is after Aladdin and Jasmine were married Iago wouldn't be there so there would be only one person in Aladdin's group of friends that could talk in a understandable way.
In any case moving on. Please tell me if there are issues with identity and what you would recommend to help with them.
Also I feel I should explain one minor point which might not be understood otherwise. Mozenrath's diet... I have a theory. I theorize that if I were a necromancer, I would not eat the flesh of the dead because it seems a little stupid for me to be rasing the dead while I have the dead inside me. And I know the issue is more complex then that, but basically I am making it a thing. He will not be eating meat, and while like I said, not a major plot point it does get noticed as it is a difference between him and Jasmine and yeah I thought it should be explained.
I am also very sorry. I wanted to post two chapters for Valentines day... but I only had time for the one. I will post the next one soon I guess.