The Desert song

What Makes You Happy

"Stella?"

The sandy wind twirled in a dance as we began to load the finishing bags into the caravan.

"Where is he? I really wanted to say goodbye before we left."

"Don't worry about it," Saare told me from the other side of the caravan where he was helping to load our bags.

"I'm sure he'll show up before you've left."

"Hmm.."

"Mor!" Aria ran up to me.

"So how did it go with..um him?" she asked suddenly.

"Okay, he remembers everything."

She smiled and then looked sad. I frowned then looked over my shoulder at Saare and saw that he was avoiding her gaze.

"What's wrong?" I asked confused.

"What? Oh nothing!"

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"Mor! Lets go, hurry up!" Aladdin called from inside the caravan.

"Alright," I struggled to say as I climbed up into it.

"I really wanted to say goodbye to Stella, but I guess I can send a letter.. Lets go Saare!"

I looked over to him where he was standing by Aria.

He looked very confused, and then said "I-I'm sorry. I can't go with you, Mor. I need to stay here with Aria and the village."

I spun around to look at him, and Aria gasped, suddenly tears painted her eyes.

"What do you mean brother?" I asked in a quiet voice.

Aria stepped forward.

"Are you seriously going to stay here when your sister just found you after she thought you were dead?! Don't be an idiot! I know you just found out about me.. But I can take care of myself!" She added hesitantly.

"What? What's wrong, Aria?" I turned to ask her who was now trying not to weep.

"She's pregnant." Saare said suddenly in a low voice.

My heart stopped, and I turned to Baba who was now looking at both me and Saare in glances.

"Is it true..?" I asked all three of them, not sure what to think.

"Yes.." Baba and Aria said together.

"I see.."

I looked at Aladdin, and he turned away. So I thought for a moment. I thought of all the things I've been through, what I've done to find him, who I've met in the way here, all the people and things that have made me happy on my journey. And I decided.

"Brother, I have thought you were dead for many years. And I finally found you with the help of Aladdin. And I am so glad that I am no longer alone.." I took a breath. "So I realize now, that whatever makes you happiest, you should do. I finally see that I was never really alone.. I had Aladdin, Natsume, Yunan, all the people I've met here, and even you, who I thought was dead the whole time. So if this is what makes you happy, and you want to stay, then it's ok. Because I'm not alone anymore..

"And I can always come visit you. I'm so glad I'm not alone or the only one in the family anymore. Actually it seems our family is growing!" Aria laughed a smile and wiped her tears.

"And I'm happy you've found who you love most.. So it's ok."

I hadn't noticed tears were running down my face, and someone was holding my hand. It was probably Aladdin, but I didn't have the strength to look down. I was looking at Saare, and him alone, waiting for his answer.

But it didn't matter what his answer would be, because I already had mine.

"Morgiana.." He said softly.

"Thank you."