Magi: Sinbad x child x Ja'far (On Hold)

Chapter 17

Ada woke up the next day to hearing Ja'far nagging her father as they passed by her door. She let out a giggle and jumped out of her bed, landing in an odd position as to not irritate the bruises on her ankles. She ran out of her room and peeked around the corner the two had just turned. Waking up in such a good mood, made her want to play. So she decided right there. She was going to be a ninja today.

Her eyes scanned around the room, looking for something she could do to be a ninja. An idea popped into her head. She ran back into her room, and climbed out the window and onto the roof. She would have to be more careful this time. A smirk formed on her face as she noticed Ja'far and Sinbad entering the courtyard. She had to giggle at the odd timing. Her eyes scanned around until she found a tree that reached up to the roof on the other side. She ran across the roof top, carefully, of course. She was nearing the tree, unaware of the concerned, gray eyes watching her and ready to save her, if needed.

She made it to the tree and climbed onto the branches. Her goal was to scare the two of them. Ja'far smiled to himself, knowing fully well what the girl was up to. He decided he would help her. As Ada climbed to the lowest branch, her best friend led Sinbad to the very same tree. Ada thought just how perfect this was all turning out. She watched the two intently as they closed the space between them and her. When the girl deemed them close enough, she jumped down in front of them, yelling. Sinbad's eyes widened slightly, but he kept his composure. Ja'far on the other hand, didn't flinch at all, but simply stuck his arms out to catch her.

"did you know I was there?" she asked, smiling as she held onto Ja'far's neck. Sinbad shook his head 'no.'

"You were very sneaky." Her father smiled and ruffled her hair. Ada laughed and looked to Ja'far.

"Did you?" She asked him. He smiled softly at her and nodded.

"How??" Ada whined.

"I saw you on the roof." He gave her a smug look, to which she stuck her tongue out at him. "I take it you're feeling better today?" Ja'far asked as he placed a warm hand on Ada's forehead. The girl pushed his hand away and nodded. She wiggled free of his grasp and landed on her feet. Pain shot through her body and she let out a quiet whimper. Sinbad and Ja'far both immediately knelt down to make sure she was okay. Ada just smiled. The pain had vanished as quickly as it had come.

A couple of hours had passed. Ada was now dressed and exploring the palace. She was bored out of her mind and searching for something. Anything. To do. While wandering, she had spotted Sharrkan and Yamuraiha bickering about pointless things. She ran up to them, with a smile plastered to her face. Maybe she could ask Sharrkan to teach her how to swordfight. That would be so much fun!