Everything with "EDITED" in the title is rewritten and everything with "NEW" in the title is completely new and was not there when I first wrote this story. I hope you enjoy.

Because I have a rather busy live, it takes a while for me to update so I'm really really sorry in advance. I'll try to update when I can.

I do not own Magi or the characters. Eleanor is mine.

Chapter 2 Edited: Greetings

"Eleanor, correct?" a voice spoke in the murky blackness.

Eleanor recognized it as the disembodied voice from her room. "Who's there?" She spun around, trying to find the source. "Were you the one that brought me here? Why?!"

Light shimmered in the corner of her eye; she turned to see the light forming a figure. Yunan stepped out from the darkness, smiling kindly. "I'm sorry to have scared you."

"Yunan?" Her eyes widened. His mirrored hers.

"So you really do know the names of people in this world?" His shock was not comforting.

Eleanor looked away. "Only the people who… play main roles." She looked back, standing her ground on her previous question. "Answer me, why did you bring me here?"

Yunan continued to smile. "It wasn't me, per se. It was the future me. The spell I created a long time ago isn't an exact science. The summoned person can fall into any time period and any location that they have knowledge of. Though that guardian beast is definitely a new touch."

"I… don't understand." Guardian beast? Her earring pulsed in response, sending a warm sensation through her body.

He sighed. "A long time ago, I decided that if there was ever an event that could destroy the current world, I would summon someone from another world. This someone had to have knowledge of the events to come—maybe not all of them, but enough knowledge to change the course of events in the right direction."

Eleanor just stared. "Is that even… possible?"

Yunan motioned to her. "Well considering you're here…"

"Then answer this… why me?"

Yunan frowned. "Well it didn't have to be you. The spell kind of chooses on its own. But you have a reason to stay in this world, correct? If you really hate it, I can send you back." He paused. "I don't know what my future-self experienced to decide to summon you, but at least I know that there is something coming. I can summon someone else."

Her mouth fell open. She wasn't special then… not even in this world. She could be replaced. The earring pulsed again in what felt like a comforting gesture. How exactly was jewerly comforting her?

Did she want to go home? To a place with a depressed father who stays in his room all day every day? To a place with a deceased mother? To a place where she stayed away from people? She had stopped trying to make friends, worried about what they would think of her.

The answer was no—a definite no. She wanted to stay here. Especially if the characters she read about were real! This was the dream of many anime fans.

Yunan smiled again, noticing she had made her choice. "So you will stay?"

Eleanor nodded her head hesitantly. This was going to be dangerous though. Did she want to face this danger? And what about her dad… Sure he could cook for himself, and their relatives paid the bills for them using the money her mom left. Would anyone notice her disappearance at all?

"Perfect!" Yunan sounded so relieved and happy. "Oh, I should warn you though. If you do something that changes the course of events, unless I have a specific protection spell on you, you will become a part of this world; I won't be able to send you back." This news made Eleanor freeze. Yunan didn't seem to notice as he continued his explanation. "The spell can't be active 24/7. It's a little draining. But don't worry! I'll notice when the more important things are happening and activate the spell for you." He didn't seem bothered at all by this consequence of interference.

"But…" Eleanor remembered how she had already interacted with different people and even told Sinbad about the enemies attacking Aladdin's group. She explained her concerns to Yunan but he never stopped smiling.

"None of that should change the course of events. They still happen, just a slight difference. You'll be fine." He looked around. "Well, I've taken enough of your time. Have a good sleep~"

"Wait!" Eleanor exclaimed, outstretching her hand and… jolting up in bed. She blinks a few times. "Was it all a dream?" she looked around and confirmed that it was not. This was not her room. This was the guest room in Sinbad's castle.

"Damn it. Don't just leave… I still had questions," she grumbled to herself, running a finger over her earring in what was quickly beginning a new habit.

Curtains made the room dark, so she got up and ventured to the window. The sun was beginning to go down outside. "How long was I asleep? I'm never taking a drink from Yamraiha again…" Something white caught her eye. Turning she noticed fabric neatly folded on a desk. Picking it up, she unfurled it into something that looked like a dress. She noticed that its style was similar to those worn by women of Sindria in the manga.

Looking down, Eleanor frowned at her own outfit. Her jeans, long sleeve shirt, and jacket may have been good at home, but they would be a little hot in this tropical region. "I suppose I should try fitting in if I'm staying." It took a little maneuvering and redoing until she finally figured out how the dress was worn. Before heading out the door, she modeled in the mirror. "Definitely not something I would have normally worn," she laughed at herself. The cream fabric made her look more pale than normal. Her dark brown hair lay loosely over her back and shoulders, contrasting with her light skin. "A little tropical sun may be good for me." The snake eyes flashed in a sort of response that she was quickly learning to understand.

"I'm assuming you're the beast he was talking about?" No response. She frowned before turning away from the mirror.

Cracking the door open, she looked around. Two guards stood stationed there. They noticed her and one spoke. "Oh, you're awake? King Sinbad wishes to see you as soon as you are awake. Please follow me."

She nodded hesitantly and followed behind him. The other guard followed behind them. They lead her outside and finally brought her to a table. There sat Sinbad with his generals, as well as Alibaba, Aladdin and the Kou prince... What was his name again? Ha... Hakaru? No… It was something else. All the prince names just seemed to similar, I never bothered remembering them. Eleanor realized she must have been asleep for a while, because the group's presence meant that they had already conquered the dungeon.

"Oh Eleanor, you're awake! Come join us!" Sinbad exclaimed. He seemed way too cheerful, making Eleanor eye the cup in his hand with suspicion.

Everyone looked up from their conversational and watched her as she nodded and obediently sat down beside Sinbad. A blush formed over her cheeks as she felt their stares. "I suppose you are celebrating the dungeon capture now?" she murmured. Silence at the table made her glanced up at Sinbad.

He looked shocked before he collected his composure. "Yes, we are. I'm glad you made it in time. You seem to have calmed down too."

Eleanor just nodded, fingering her earring in nervousness before looking around at everyone at the table.

"Hello Miss!" Aladdin exclaimed, coming up to her and giving her his sweet smile.

Eleanor couldn't help but smile back. "Hello, Aladdin."

His eyes widened. "Do I know you?"

Eleanor covered her mouth. "Well… no…" she mumbled.

"Aladdin. This is the girl I mentioned before." Sinbad said. "She say's she know the future."

"Not the future… exactly… Things can change." Eleanor tried to inform them, but her voice was too quiet.

"Wow!" Aladdin grinned. "That's amazing!" While he seemed cheerful, she noticed his inconspicuous glances at her earring.

"Aladdin, we are heading over there." Alibaba called over. He, Sharrkan, and Yamraiha were standing now, waiting for Aladdin.

"Ah, coming!" Aladdin exclaimed. "See you later, Miss!" He enthusiastically waved to Eleanor as he ran off. Eleanor smiled and waved back.

She quietly listened to the conversations going on at the table between the generals. This had not been in the manga so she had no idea what they had discussed, before now. Though it all seemed like casual home stuff that made her bored.

Food was eventually brought to the table and the smell made Eleanor's stomach growl loudly. Hinahoho, hearing it, had a hearty laugh and patted her on the back. She stumbled, almost falling off her seat from the force.

"Don't hold yourself back! Dig in!" the big man laughed, taking a large chicken leg for himself.

Embarrassed, Eleanor nodded and picked up a biscuit, nibbling on it slowly. Being in front of all these strong people was actually quite intimidating. She could just imagine all the different ways they could crack open her skull if she make a wrong move. Though she was very hungry, she had lost her appetite. Suddenly, a hand reached over and dropped a mountain of food on her plate. Eleanor looked over at Sinbad.

"Don't be shy. Eat," he suggested with a smile. "No one here will hurt you."

She smiled half-heartedly, but not wanting to cause trouble she began to eat what had been placed on her plate. The fruits especially were delicious. They could not be compare to those she bought at the grocery store... These were freshly picked, un-modified fruits. She turned to thank Sinbad when she realized he was no longer there. He must have left sometime while she was enjoying the food. Then it hit her… if this world followed the manga, won't Sinbad and Alibaba be in danger of that "curse" soon?

Standing up abruptly, she caused her plate to tumble to the ground, food everywhere. Without pausing, she ran off, hearing the other generals behind her asking what was wrong. She didn't have time! She had to find them! She slowed for a second when she realized that if she interfered, she would be stuck here… But what if this was the important thing that could change the future?! Determined, she kept running, frantically searching. But there were too many people, she found herself lost in the crowd, the streets unfamiliar and confusing.

"Ah! There appears to be less people over…" she headed toward the direction of the thinner crowd only to freeze when she saw Sinbad. He was by the ships, speaking with the Kou prince! "No!" She exclaimed, running in their direction. Her scream was answered by another. Eleanor stopped in front of a gathering crowd, frozen in horror as she watched the Kou prince scream as his arm came off. In the manga it had been a lot less graphic.

A shiver went up Eleanor's spine as a man burst out from the fallen arm. She was frozen in her spot, afraid of what may happen next. The conversation continued just as the manga had portrayed. Before Eleanor could catch up to what they were saying she heard it… "I have trouble breathing here."

Eleanor flinched, feeling the heat of an explosion. When she opened her eyes, Sharrkan was holding her, a dark expression on his face. She looked over to where she had been before. There were many injured, and others were now running to their aid. How had she not noticed she was standing exactly where Ithnan would attack… Before she could thank him, Sharrkan released her and ran at Ithnan, sword drawn.

"No wait!" Eleanor screamed, hand outstretched. But it was too late. Sharrkan cut through the man who then divided into three. Just like the manga…

The three leaped out on different directions, aiming for Alibaba, Sinbad, and Aladdin. "Wait! Don't cut them!" Eleanor commanded to no avail. As they were cut, their blood sprung at their targets.

"The curse… I'm too late…" she muttered.

Sharrkan heard her and turns. "What did you say?"

She only shook her head, "Just listen to him… there's nothing I can do about it…" She listened silently as Ithnan spoke.

"Become Black Kings and surrender to our Father!" Ithnan laughed. As he was leaving, Eleanor shivered when she noticed him staring at her. His expression was dark and unreadable, but she realized she had said too much. He knew she was not supposed to be here.

Her earring pulsed, drawing Ithnan's attention. His frown deepened farther before he turned away.

Oh no! She was too late! What will she do now...? And what about this whole Guardian beast thing? Weird right? Hope this take a turn for the better soon.