AliMor: a Morgiana x Alibaba story

The feast

     "I'm home!" I shouted. Yet no one was there to answer me. Could it be that they're just busy preparing for the feast? No... This is quite strange. Usually, no matter how much busy they are with their tasks, there should always be someone to answer me. But this time... I could only hear the hushing sound of the wind. Not a single noise was heard from them. "Alibaba-san! I'm starting to feel a bit worried." I said to him. "Don't worry, Morgiana. I'll find them no matter what." he told me.

     I searched into the cottages and tents, yet no one was there. I'm starting to have this strange feeling that something bad happened to them. "Morgiana." Alibaba-san nervously called me. "What is it, Alibaba-san?". He showed me a sword covered with blood. "No way... Could it be that..." I almost broke down and wept. But then Alibaba-san extended his comforting arms and placed it on my shoulder saying, "Morgiana, don't worry, everything will be alright. I'll find them at all costs!". Hearing those words coming from him made me feel a little bit secured and determined  to rescue them.

     We traced where those sheds of blood came from. They somewhat made me remember those days where I was forced into slavery, and the chaos that was brought to my tribe. Through those traces, we were able to locate the area where the whole village was held captive by the Kou empire. I could clearly hear them shouting and suffering from afar. I ran as fast as I could, hoping to see them safe and unharmed. But we were shot by some sort of magic from above - and it was Judal! And he wasn't alone. I could see someone's image with him. I drew myself closer to them, hoping to catch a quick glance upon that person Judal was with, while Alibaba-san was trying to dodge his attacks. But as I drew myself closer, I couldn't believe what I just saw... It's Hakuryuu! He's leading the Kou empire with Judal. And he's behind everything!

     At first, I really don't know how to react. I was confused. Why is he doing this? And why is he leading the Kou empire to cause such a great trouble to my people? My thoughts were interrupted by Alibaba-san. "Morgiana, brace yourself! I know this is quite impossible for you, but it's already happening! Hakuryuu already caused much pain to the Fanalis, whether he's our old friend or not, we need to defeat him for the sake of your people! Morgiana, can't you hear them? They're screaming out for you, asking for help!" I suddenly snapped out of my confusion and tried not to mind the things that's happening. I could still think about this later once everyone is safe. So with the help of Alibaba-san, I hurriedly stood up and fought. Yet Judal's magic is quite strong. "Morgiana, use your household vessel! We can't defeat them with just simple attacks." Alibaba-san told me. "H... House...hold...v...vessel?" I was speechless. I didn't know what to tell him. "Morgiana?!" he shouted. I couldn't say a single thing. "The vessel... Isn't with me." I answered in a low voice. "Wait... What? Why isn't it with you? Didn't I told you to always bring it?". "I... I can't" I said to him.