The Path of Four Magi

Market

I am so sorry that I forgot to update on Saturday!!!! *bows for infinity* I forgot because I was so busy doing absolutely nothing. Actually I read the 2 mangas and 2 omnibus (a total of 8 mangas) that I got on Friday and the 2 Studio Ghibli movies I rented. But that is no excuse because I had plenty of time to do this. I am just too lazy. Or rather, my mind is because I am always forgetting stuff. I'll stop talking now and get to the story.

Enjoy the story, Reader-chan!!!

You were at another small town, and that was a good thing. Recently you had been running out of supplies, specifically food. Man does Aladdin like to eat a lot. You thought. What would have taken me about 3 days to eat on rations took him a day. If I could eat like that, I would, but I don't usually have enough money or supplies to do so.

You and Morgiana decided to go shopping in the stores and market while the boys tried to stay out of trouble. You didn't want to leave Aladdin alone, you thought he would easily get in trouble. Alibaba was going to be with him, but that didn't make you feel any better. But, you couldn't do anything about it, you and Morgiana were already headed to the market.

Aladdin's POV

Morg and (n/n) have been gone for a little while now. Alibaba and I had just been exploring the town in hopes of passing time, but I am still really bored.

"Hey Alibaba?"

"Yeah?" Alibaba asked.

"When are they going to be back because it's really boring without them," I whined, slumping on the bench we were sitting on.

"I don't know, but I hope soon," Alibaba also whined.

At one point when we were wandering around, we had seen a group of men who seemed to be looking for something.

--Flashback--

"Excuse me," a nice citizen asked them, "but is there anything I can help you with?"

The man turned to her and scowled before speaking. "Actually, yeah. I am looking for this girl, have you seen her?" He asked, holding out a picture for reference.

I gasped, that picture looked exactly like (n/n))! I tugged on Alibaba's shirt and gestured over to the group of men. He nodded, understanding what I was thinking.

"It probably is (n/n). It is most likely the guy she was telling us about that was chasing her. It's best if we just ignore it and don't interfere, but we are going to want to keep an eye out from now on." Alibaba explained.

We kept walking, ignoring the conversation between the man and the citizen.

--End Flashback--

Now, Alibaba and I were slouching on a bench waiting the girls to come back. Then I noticed something.

"Look over there, Alibaba!"

"What is it, Aladdin?"

"Look who's over there!" I pointed to a place somewhat far away from us.

"What's he doing here?" Alibaba whisper asked, turning to look at me.

"I don't know," I whispered back, looking at him, worried.

"Maybe you should just ask him, shrimp." Another, crueler voice whispered.

Alibaba and I jumped. "Judal!"

"Yeah, that's my name, don't wear it out," Judal said. "What are you guys doing here anyways?"

"We could ask you the same," Alibaba said, glaring.

Judal looked thoughtful for a moment, like he was thinking something over. After a few seconds of awkward silence while he though he sighed.

"I don't have time to waist on you two, I need to get back to looking," With that, he started to turn away from us.

"What are you looking for?" I asked curiously.

"None of your business shrimp," Judal stated.

"But maybe we could help you," I argued.

"I don't need your help. I never have and never will," Judal spat.

"Just forget it, Aladdin, it's no use. Besides, we need to get back before we worry the girls." Alibaba said to me.

For some reason, this sparked an interest in Judal because he soon asked "Girls? Did another brat join your group of losers?"

"Yes, we do have another girl in our party." Alibaba said monotonously.

"She must be really ugly, stupid and bratty if she thought joining you guys was a good idea." Judal snickered.

"(Y/n) is a beautiful, smart, talented and over all amazing girl!" Alibaba shouted, a light blush tinting his cheeks.

This almost made Judal choke because of the shock this he experienced while he was still laughing from his previous statement. In a flash, he had grabbed Alibaba's shirt and pulled him close.

"Where is she?" Judal hissed in Alibaba's face.

Now Alibaba and I were surprised. It seemed like Judal knew (Y/N). He couldn't though. She didn't show any reaction when we talked about him earlier in our journey.

"I said, where is she?" Judal hissed again.

"Why should I tell you?" Alibaba questioned.

"Because I need to see her," Judal said.

His eyes looked so fierce. They were as blazing as the sun. I had never seen him like this before, and no way was I going to let a beast like that near my new friend.

"Well it doesn't matter," I stated, "we would never tell you where she is. We wouldn't sell out a friend like that. She shouldn't have to be in the presence of someone so evil. Let's go, Alibaba, Morg and (n/n) must be worried."

Alibaba yanked himself out of Judal's grip and with one last glare at him, walked with me to the place where we were going to meet the girls. I would never let someone as pure as her, with so much suffering in her past go near a cruel being like Judal.

Judal's POV

Those brats. They don't know anything. I am so close to finding her, but yet so far. I don't want to give up, and know that I should follow them, but if I don't get back to the Kou empire soon, I will get punished really badly. I was informed the other day that I was needed for some stupid scheme, but had put off going back. Although I don't like the shrimp and his friends, I know that (y/n) will be safe with them) I reluctantly decided to head back to the Kou empire.

Your POV

Today was a great day. Morgiana and you had a fun time at the market, and you didn't think Alibaba and Aladdin caused any trouble. Today has been a drama free day. It's always nice to have one of those.

Ugh, so sorry, I almost forgot to post this again. I promise something like this won't happen again!!! *continues bowing for infinity* Sorry it was kinda stupid. I had lots of hope for this chapter but was writing it quickly so it didn't turn out as good as I would have liked.

NEXT TIME:

"Goodbye, everyone! I hope you all enjoy the rest of your adventure!"

"Bye (Y/N), same goes for you!"

Next chapter is your last one with the Trio, how sad! I hope you look forward to it! Find out what happens next in Departure.

Goodbye, Reader-chan!!! Have an anime filled day!!!