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Aladdin was taken aback by the sudden question. He had thought for sure that Adam was just going to see the status before he saw the person. He had taken a second glance though…and he recognized some part of him. Aladdin felt his conscience twinge here was a chance to be honest, to prove that the street rat could be more. Or…he could start over as someone new. He could be someone who had never known what it was like to be hungry or cold; someone who was handsome and charming. However, for the moment, the choice was taken away from him.

Lumiere came up to Adam and said softly, though Aladdin could easily hear with his sharp ears "Master… we have had no luck in locating the boy…it seems as though he has simply…vanished!" Aladdin noticed the sharp look of disappointment that crossed Adam's features. Who was the boy he was looking for?

"Are you missing someone?" He asked casually trying to see what information he could find out. His dark eyes looked up at Adam as he spoke, once again to find those deep blue eyes directed at him in fierce concentration. "Yes…I picked up a servant a few days ago and he suddenly disappeared…I'm concerned."

Aladdin mentally blinked at that knowledge and he could hear the genie frantically whispering into his ear "Tell him the TRUTH!" Aladdin slammed his hand to his ear so that the genie would be quiet so that he could concentrate. "Um…" Aware that he now had the fixated attention of Adam once again focused on him, and without anything to say relative to the conversation.

Adam narrowed his eyes at the man before him and then turned to Lumiere and said kindly "Thank you for your help…" Lumiere gave a knowing smile before looking briefly at Aladdin and then disappearing.

Adam turned back to the dark haired youth before him and narrowed his eyes as he said softly, a small growl in his voice "Do you know anything about my servant Aladdin?"

Aladdin wasn't even aware that he was stepping backwards until his back hit the wall in the garden. "I…" He started, but it was already too late.

Once Adam had Aladdin cornered he smirked and reached forward, taking off the pompous hat that helped hide his identity and once it was gone there was a triumphant smile on his face as he said softly "Aladdin…"

This was not the way that Aladdin had planned this to go. He swallowed nervously and nodded knowing that there was no point in lying. Adam stepped away and looked over Aladdin's knew clothing "How did you get a hold of these?"

A cold voice came from behind them and said "That's what I'd like to know."

Aladdin's eyes widened when he looked up at Jafar who seemed to be very pleased at seeing him alive. "Imagine my surprise…I thought there was something strange about the sudden arrival of Prince Ali…and now I find he is in fact the street rat who …" He paused knowing that he was about to give away too much. He gave a snake like smile and said "Now…I believe I have some words with Prince 'Ali'."

Adam turned slowly to look at the Grand Vizier and said slowly "Excuse me?" He took a step in front of Aladdin. He had been drawn to him from the start, and the sudden separation after gaining him was enough to set him off. He was being overly protective and he understood that, but he wanted to make sure that the point got across that he didn't want Aladdin pulling another disappearing act again.

Jafar straightened his spine and said again, with a bit more force "I said…I have to speak to Prince Ali…" This time he held up his snake staff, the ruby eyes swirling as they began their usual enchantment.

Adam smirked and strode forward taking the staff quickly out of Jafar's hands. "Once you've been under and enchantment it makes you immune." He chuckled as he looked over Jafar's shoulder "and it seems that someone else has figured out your trick." Standing behind them was an enraged looking Sultan and two guards who he ordered "Seize him!"

Adam later sat in the gazebo with Aladdin; Jafar had tried to escape but was stopped with Aladdin's quick use of the genie which used up his second wish. Then keeping his promise he gave the Genie his freedom, and was rewarded with not only a boisterous hug from the genie, but also a very warm smile from Adam. Aladdin thought that the smile alone made it worth it.

He played with his costume's hat as they sat together, wondering what would happen next. He was just getting to know Adam, but he liked what he knew so far. He looked up at Adam from the corner of his eyes and said "So…" he didn't want to be seen as a burden…but he was interested in these feelings he seemed to be developing …he wondered if Adam was as well.

Adam smiled at Aladdin; the boy was young and inexperienced at hiding what he was feeling. "My business in Agrabah has been finished, I should return to my home soon." He paused for a moment, wondering if he really wanted to go through with this and then leaned forward and took Aladdin's hand as he asked softly "Would you like to come with me?"

Aladdin's bright dark eyes looked up into Adam's face and before he could realize he was saying it a whispered "Yes." seemed to echo around them.

Jasmine smiled warmly at Belle who was buried shyly beneath the silken covers "So…how do we plan on telling?" She gave a mischievous smile "Father won't be able to complain any longer that I don't have an intended."

Belle sat up in bed and tried to fix her hair from the tangled nest it had become during their -various activities "I would suggest softening the blow." She paused from her beauty ritual when she caught Jasmine looking at her skeptically "What" She said, frowning as the young princess started to laugh and tackled her again to the bed.

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