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P.S. The title tells you about the chapter lol ENJOY!

GOODBYE AND GOODNIGHT!

Chapter 6 - Spice and Sinbad II - Spice and Muu

"Sindria Trading Company has come a long way." Sinbad said.

"Yes, this company has become a prominent company of Napolia."

"I believe it's all because of the people we've met so far. Each and every encounter was essential. We made it here because of our comrades. I feel like there's a great force that's drawing is together."

"Sinbad..."

Sinbad turned around and put his hands in my shoulders. "Sapphire, listen to me. Our journey together is not over! In fact, it has just begun!"

He turned around and pointed straight forward. "I can see it. I can see...the flow of all the currents turning towards me!"

"Sinbad?"

"I'M BEING GUIDED BY DESTINY! Sapphire...I am...someone special."

I remember what happened last night. The foreboding feeling of the moment. Those ominous words he spoke. That threatening look in his eyes. All of it. Fear was running wilding threw me. When Sinbad had that threatening look in his eyes, he always had a dark presence around him...for that matter, when he spoke about his dream, or when he had some dark plan to get his way. Sinbad always had a dark presence around him. I didn't know what scares me the most about him, that threatening look in his eyes, or that ominous presence around him.

I was standing on the balcony, with a cup of water in my hand. Ryubebe and Sieglolo had left to go tell their master what was going on so far. About Zadimus, and my dream and Sinbad's Full Djinn Equip and is part in my dream. Oy vey, I'm hoping that it's just some dum dream and not something important.

"Sapphire..."

I turn around and saw Sinbad leaning against the door frame. He has a devious smile in his face, but, his expression was dark.

"What are you doing out here alone? A beautiful young woman such as yourself, should enjoy the company of others."

You mean your company Sinbad. His voice was deep, strong and very seducive. That was the type of man Sinbad was. That was what drew women to him. That, was his most powerful weapon, more powerful than any Djinn or Djinn Equip he had.

"Please. Come inside. It's cold out here." It was not a request, it was an order. Sinbad was good at that, especially for me.

"Well? I'm waiting." He said.

I let out a sigh, then I walked inside where everyone was. I could tell Sinbad's cold, dark, golden color eyes were following me every movement. He was watching me like a hawk who was closing in on its prey, and was about to swoop in for the kill. Sinbad was the predator and I was the prey. That's how it was for this whole evening. Me, trying to avoid Sinbad's deadly gaze and Sinbad following me around (very stealthy), with the feeling of his eyes literally piecing my soul.

"Hey Sapphire!"

I turned around and saw Jenna running towards me. When Sinbad saw Jenna with me, he scowled and walked to his employees to discuss business. I was relieved to finally get Sinbad off my back.

"Say Sapphire, why don't you have I have a little chat together?" Jenna asked.

"Sure." I agreed.

Then Jenna and I found a secluded spot to talk.

"You know, I was thinking about talking about ours lives before we came to this world." Jenna explained.

"You know I think that's a good idea. Alright, let's talk." I said.

"So tell me about yourself Sapphire?" Jenna asked.

"Well, I am half Indian and half American. I never had boyfriend or never went on a date. I live with three of my friends before I went to college. It was one girl and one boy. And I decided to stick with my real name."

"You lived with a boy?!" Jenna's mouth hung wide open.

"Yes. I lived with them until my second college. The boy, his name was Patrick, he got married. Same with my other friend, Mary Anne. She also got married. I graduated from Southern University in Tennessee then I graduated from Loma Linda University in California. After I graduated from Southern, that's when Patrick got married, same with Mary Anne. Then I became a pharmacist and worked at a Wegmans pharmacy. Back home in our world I'm 25 years old. I lived in River Heights, Utah until a massive storm destroyed my neighborhood so I lived with my three college roommates from Loma Linda. The fiery red-head Cassidy, the bold blonde Veronica, and the cute curly blonde Katerina. A short hair blonde man named Richard and a ginger hair man named Tony. Richard was Veronica's husband and Tony was Cassidy's husband. And when I came to this world, it was during Katerina's wedding. She married a man named Aaron." I explained. "What about you?"

"Well, I'm half Irish and half American. And my real name is Jenna Diana Roberts. I kept my first name and changed my middle name and used that as my last name. I had a boyfriend, but he died of an illness. I got over it, but I still miss him. I lived in Jacksonville, Florida and I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania then I graduated from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. After I got my degree I became a nurse and worked in hospital. And back in our world I'm 23 years old." Jenna finished.

"Wow."

"Yeah."

"Sapphire!"

Jenna and I turned around and saw Sinbad flagging me down.

I walked over to him. "What is it Sinbad?"

"There's someone who wants to met us." Sinbad said.

"Alright Sinbad. Do you know who it is?" I asked.

"No. But I wonder who it could be and at this time of night?" Sinbad asked.

"AAAAAAAAHHHHH!"

Sinbad and I rushed to the source of the scream. Sinbad opened the door and we could not believe what we saw. It was a dragon! Well, a green humanoid dragon.

"I didn't intent to startle anyone. My hood slipped...and my face was unfortunately exposed. Then, I only wished to offer my hand to help up the young woman who had fallen in surprise...I'm sorry." The dragon man apologized.

I saw those yellow butterflies emanating from the dragon man.

"Bring us here without telling...I...I won't approve of that man!" A hooded woman yelled. There were two more hooded figures behind her.

"Princess!" The dragon man said.

"...That man is...that man is a traitor!" She accused. "That man is also the one who humiliate me. My bitter enemy! Having to appear before my enemy like this...is truly disgraceful!" She took off her hood. "I am the first princess of the Parthevia Empire, Serendine! I won't let you get away with saying you forgot about me!"

The two people behind the girl with short pink were two girls with black hair.

"Sinbad." The dragon man called him, he got on his hands and knees and begged Sinbad. "...I'm begging you...please...please help us."

"...could you be?" Sinbad thought. "DRAKON!"

Sinbad and I sat down in front of Drakon and Princess Serendine. It was just the four of us.

"...long time no see, huh, Drakon?" Sinbad said. "You sure have changed a lot haven't you?"

"...you haven't changed a bit." Drakon replied.

"HUH? REALLY?!" Sinbad sounded shock. I don't know why though, it's true.

"I've become a much more handsome man than back when I was just a kid, right?! Especially here, and here! Right?!" Sinbad explained.

"That's exactly what I'm saying hasn't changed about you..." Drakon counter.

"That's so cold." Sinbad wined

"...Dragul." Princess Serendine glared at Drakon.

"It's all right...I've sent away anyone who isn't necessary to our conversation." Sinbad said. "You can speak freely here."

"Thank you Sinbad." Drakon thanked him.

"I have nothing to discuss with a man like him."

"Princess!" The servants cried.

"That man is a traitor." The princess excused. The princess was about to speak but I cut her off.

"Princess Serendine, I understand your upset over the loss of your country and father. Your exhausted, tired, hungry and weak. Your whole party is that way, it's been a rough journey for you all, and you need some rest. I know you blame Sinbad for what has happened, but that's not the case here. You blame Sinbad because you think you have to blame someone for this mess, but that not the case. Like I said, your exhausted, tired, hungry and weak, you don't know what you're saying." I crossed my arms. "Now, will one of your attendants please tell us what happened?"

The princess was silent after that, and her attendant Sahel began to tell us, why they had been driven out of Parthevia...from beginning to end.

For a long story short, she told use the premeditated murder of Parthevia's emperor, a coup d'état by General Barbarossa, one of the four chosen generals who can use a metal vessel. A King's Candidate, just like Sinbad.

"I understand your story after that you..."

"Yes...after that we fled the country to seek asylum abroad..." Sahel said.

"Coup d'état? You can't just sum it up in that one little word." Princess Serendine said. "Barbarossa murdered my father and-"

"Princess Serendine, please your exhausted faces and your scrawny and life lifeless. If you won't listen to Sinbad then listen to me, a fellow Parthevian woman. Please, rest now, you can tell us the rest of your story in the morning." I calmly said.

"...alright...I will listen to you..." Princess Serendine said. Then they all went to bed. They were out when their heads hit the pillows. I stayed with they through the night.

When I went to get a drink of water, I noticed Sahel left. The Drakon followed a while after, and then Princess Serendine. I followed Princess Serendine, quietly but closely. Sahel told them the story, then Drakon followed after. He told the rest of the story,and from his point of view. Princess Serendine was there listening by the door frame. I walked over to her, she was surprised to see me, but she kept quiet. When they we all done talking, I took the crying Serendine back to her room. Serendine told me what she planned to do now, and she and I had a favor to ask her.

Next morning Serendine stayed by my side, along with Jenna. Serendine's attendants thank Sinbad over and over again. Sinbad smiled at Serendine but she turned away. Jenna and I followed after her, she needed friends now more than ever. Jenna and I comforted her, she need it. Serendine had lost a lot, her little brother was capture, her father was murdered, and her kingdom was going downhill and fast. Jenna and I stayed with her, while she cried her eyes out.

We stayed there for a while, then we fell asleep. We were out like lights, and when we woke up. A lot happened, and I mean a lot. The three of us woke up to a lot of commotion. Apparently Sinbad lost a fight to a really strong child and was a slave to this woman named Maader. This was not good...

.x.X.x.

It's been a couple of days since Sinbad had been a slave. Ja'far and ever one else was in an uproar trying to get Sinbad back. And since nobody was focusing on trading products, it fell on me and Jenna to keep the trading routes active.

Jenna handled all the gold, silver, bronze, and jewels from Sasan. While I handled all my spices imported from Sasan, Artemyra, Reim, and Parthevia. I went outside to check out our supplies.

Everything was in working order, besides the fact that I was the only one here...I know I should be worried about Sinbad, but he should have not been so cocky. I wonder if he sees it that way...I wonder if he learned his lesson? And I wonder if he'll finally give up on his ridiculous dream?

"Ouf." I bumped into someone and I fell on my butt. "Ouch."

"Oh I'm sorry. Here, let me help you up." The man offered me his hand.

I put my hand of his, and he pulled me back on my feet. I finally got a good look at the man you helped me. He was actually a boy, same age as Sinbad I'm guessing. He was tall and muscular boy for his age. He had long, red hair and red eyes with distinctive markings. He wore golden metal cuirass, golden shoulder plates, a golden metal skirt, golden shin guards, sandals, and a large sword that he carried at his waist. This brings a whole new meaning to the phrase "golden child." He also had a nice smile on his face. Nothing like Sinbad's devious and sly smile. Sinbad's smile sent shivers down my spine, this boy's smile made me feel safe and warm.

"Hi! My name is Muu Alexius." He smiled.

"Hello Muu, I'm Sapphire Vale. It's a pleasure to meet you." I smiled back.

"That's a pretty name. It matches your eyes." Muu said.

"Thank you very much." I giggled.

"Say, would you like to go for a walk with me?" Muu asked.

"Sure I'd love too!" I smiled.

Then Muu offered me his elbow and I put my arm around it, and we watched off. When Muu smiled at me, I could feel a blush on my face. This not was nothing like Sinbad. He was kind, sweet, caring, everything girl wanted, or should I say, everything I wanted. Sinbad was someone who every girl wanted, no questions asked. To other girls, Sinbad was the greatest guy on earth. To them he was, gorgeous, charming, seducive, everything they wanted. But not me...Muu...Muu was my type.

He took me around Napolia, we saw all the sights together, he even took me to lunch. I wonder if this would be called a date? If it was, then this would be my first date. With a great guy I might add. Muu told me he was part of the Alexius family, which played an important role in Reim's senate. When it was time to go back, Muu walked me home. I had a great time with Muu.

"Thank you for today fun. It was very fun." I smiled.

"You're welcome Sapphire, I hope I can see you again." Muu said.

"Well, I'm always here if you need me. And you can come anytime you want." I replied.

Muu smiled, then walked away. I went back inside all happy and cheerful, I never felt this way in my entire life. I really do hope I see Muu again, and soon.

My wish came true, I did see Muu again. Muu came to see me everyday for the past week. He took me on boat rides, horseback riding, and a tour of the city. I loved every moment with him. While I was with Muu, everyone else was worried and was trying to get Sinbad out of slavery. I won't lie, I had completely forgot about Sinbad, and that he was a slave. Boy, was I stupid! When Sinbad needed me, I was out with Muu! In the time I was with Muu, Rurumu showed up, and brought Pipirika with her, along with her newborn twin girls. They were so cute! Well, she helped get things in order around here. She and Ja'far went to go see this Maader to get Sinbad back. Rurumu wanted me to stay behind because it fell upon me for all the company bills and problems. Lucky me...but! Muu took my mind off things. We had fun together, and for the next couple of days he took me out to all the fancy places, he even bought me some new fancy dresses and some jewelry. We were having the time of our lives! I was kinda feeling guilty that I wasn't helping my friends get Sinbad out of slavery, but everyone told me "someone has to run the Sindria Trading Company since Sinbad not here." So, I was left with all work with practically no one to help me, besides Jenna. But, Muu also helped me with a few things. I also found out that he was very strong. And I mean VERY strong. He was literally very strong and I mean beyond human capabilities. He lifted five 100 pounds crates like they were nothing. My mouth dropped and all Muu did was smirk.

"You seem surprised." He said.

"Yeah why wouldn't I be? You lifted five 100 pounds crates as if they we nothing!" I replied.

"Ha! You think that's impressive? Wait to you see me when I'm a man. Then I'll be even stronger!" Muu proclaimed.

My head was trying to figure out what just happened. Oy! Where's Ryubebe when you need him?

A few more days after that, Sinbad was finally set free and Maader was a done deal. Everyone was celebrating the return of their boss or lord as they said. They had a massive feast for Sinbad because he was all skin and bones. Well when all that was taken care of, Sinbad brought in all the children slaves. Jenna and I made clothes for all the littles ones, Sinbad even brought in another child, who looked an awful lot like Muu. Rurumu told me that he was a Fanalis, they had astounding physical abilities. And that they were admired as the strongest race in the world. However, because of that strength they were hunted down and made into slaves, leaving few of them left in the world today.

The first thought this entered my mind was Muu being a slave...poor Muu.

"Sapphire!"

"Huh?" I turned around and saw Muu running towards me. He had that wonderful smile on his face. The thought of Muu being a slave broke my heart.

"So you ready to go out now?" He asked.

I lowered my head and stared my feet. I was hesitant to answer him.

"What's wrong Sapphire?" He asked.

"Um Muu...are you a Fanalis?" I asked.

This time Muu was silent. "Yes...I am a Fanalis, well I'm actually half Fanalis."

"..."

"Does this mean you don't want to go out with me anymore?" He asked sadly.

"No...but I am sorry. I'm sorry that such cruel people tortured your people...I am truly sorry." I bowed to Muu.

"...It's not your fault Sapphire. You're not to blame for what happened. In fact I have a dream!" Muu proclaimed.

"A dream?"

"My dream is to travel the world and to gather all the Fanalises and create a squad of Fanalises to protect the Reim Empire!" Muu said.

I smiled. "Muu. I think that's a wonderful idea."

Muu smiled and offered me his elbow. "Well then shall we go my lady?"

I smiled and put my arm around his elbow. "Yes. Yes we shall."

And Muu and I walked off into town. Leaving all the troubles behind us. When Muu and I came back, everyone was packing up.

"Hey what is everyone doing?" I asked one of the work men.

"Oh, I thought you heard the news already Sapphire?" He said.

"News what news?"

"We're moving to Balbadd!"

Muu frowned and I was surprised. "We're moving where?"

"To Balbadd." Then he walked over to the others to pick up some ore stuff.

We're moving to Balbadd...then I won't be able to see Muu again.

"Sapphire!"

I turned around and saw Sinbad running towards us. "Sapphire come on! You need to get your things packed up and ready to go. We're leaving for Balbadd soon."

Sinbad glared at Muu. "Who are you?"

Muu growled at Sinbad. "I'm Muu. Who are you?"

"I'm Sinbad. Head of the Sindria Trading Company." He bragged. Then Sinbad pulled me away from Muu. "Come on Sapphire! It's time to go!"

Sinbad glared me like a hawk, while I packed my things. I knew he wanted to asked me about Muu, and I also knew that he asked everyone else what I was up to for the past couple of weeks. I heard one of them say, that when I was done with my work I went out. Sinbad was not stupid, he knew that I had been out with Muu while he was held captive and a slave. And that made Sinbad even angrier. By the time I was done packing, everything was already on the boat and ready to take off. I saw Muu at the dock and before I left, I was determined to say goodbye to him. So, when Sinbad wasn't looking, I ran over to him. I leaped into his open arms and cried. I was sad to say goodbye to him, he was such a great guy. Nothing like Sinbad. I turned around and saw Sinbad leaning against a wall. He stood just on the wall, eyes fixed on me. He was so still he could have been carved from stone.

"I think, I better go now..." I said.

"Don't worry Sapphire. We'll meet again someday, I promise. Remember, I'm a Fanalis. So there's nothing I can't do!" Muu smiled.

I smiled back. "Then I look forward to the day we will be able to meet again."

Muu hugged me again once more, beige I waved goodbye and got on the boat. I could feel Sinbad's eyes glaring at me. When our eyes met, Sinbad's eyes were cold, dark and empty. Nothing changed I see...

.x.X.x.

Well we finally set up shop here, and Sinbad hasn't spoken a word to me since we arrived. After we were finally set up, Sinbad, Ja'far and Hinahoho went to go see the King, and thank him for letting us come here. When Sinbad came back, he was more than determined to build his own country. I'm just wonder how? Because he'll need land to do that, not to mention a ton of other stuff. I just hope that Princess Serendine will do the favor I asked her. So Sinbad, Mystras, Ja'far, Hinahoho, Drakon, Masrur, Jenna and I went to a place called the Dark Continent. Apparently the Dark Continent is the birth place of that Fanalis. Fanalis...thinking about them reminded me of Muu. I really did miss him. But, I just hope it is a nicer place then it sounds. Buuuuut sadly, except for the colonies like Reim's city of Cathargo, the entire continent is a desert. This place reminded me of the Sahara Desert. Great...I'm gonna be baked alive.

And also besides the Fanalis, there's also another country here. It's know as "Heliohapt." A mysterious country which had been ruled by its royal family for hundred of years. There are also rumors that it's power surpasses that of both Sasan and Artemyra...

Then we got ambushed by bandits. Great...first I'm practically getting baked out here, now I have to worry about bandits. Today is just not my day.

All the boys attacked the bandits before that could get to me and Jenna, then I heard Ryubebe's voice in my head. "The Dungeon Capturer Sinbad a legendary existence now know throughout the world, but...those who stand by his side supporting him will...become the world-famous Eight Generals, the Warriors that protect Sindria!"

Eight? I only count five! What about the other three? Maybe they come later...

"I see it!" Sinbad said.

His voice brought me back from my thoughts. I looked over at the horizon and saw a great city.

"There it is! Heliohapt!"