Chapter 6

Dhandi and Rajanikant were looking around Fire Mountain. She was more than ready to make this bond!

"Dhandi…you do realize that your bond will be permanent," He said, now looking down at her.

"Yes. I am aware."

"And that you will forever be by my side…,"

"Yes, I want that!" Dhandi said eagerly, now holding his hand. "You're my best friend! I trust you!"

At those words, his eyes widened. He then gently placed a hand across her face and she could feel the gentle claws on his hand.

"What do I need to do for the last part of the bond?" Dhandi smiled.

"You need to place your hand against mine." He replied, now holding up his large hand and letting her place her hand against his. Once she did, their hands glowed and Dhandi smiled happily, now seeing that the bond was almost permanent.

"Rajani, I…"

"STOP!" A voice yelled. Both turned and saw Jasmine, Aladdin, and the others fly in at the speed of sound. "DHANDI, PLEASE LISTEN!"

"It's already too late! This is where I belong!" Dhandi said firmly.

"Dhandi…please listen. I was harsh on you and I understand that. I'm so so sorry. I didn't mean it." Aladdin said sorrowfully.

Dhandi's anger began to melt away, seeing the love and sorrow in both Jasmine and Aladdin's faces.

"D-Do you really mean it?!"

"Of course we do!"

"But I already made a bond with Rajanikant!" Dhandi said in horror, now turning to the large genie that was looking down at her.

"That is true," Rajanikant said, now seeing Dhandi's face. But then he placed a large clawed finger under her chin. "But…you are still young Dhandi. A bond cannot be broken, but I will soften it because of your age."

"What does that mean?" Eve said, now walking over and placing a hand on Dhandi's shoulder.

"It means that one day I will return for Dhandi…she will not be my slave; I intend to make her my wife." Rajanikant smiled.

"WHAT?!" Everyone said in shock.

"You can't be serious! No genie in history has ever married a human!"

"It's impossible!"

"That's unheard of!"

"But I will make it happen. You see…anyone that makes a bond with me will always be connected to me in some way. Dhandi is young, so I will not take her away from her family or companions. But one day when she is older and of age, I will return to claim her."

Dhandi began to shake in fear. Both her parents and the genies ran in front of her, but Rajanikant used his power to bring Dhandi to him.

"Dhandi…do not fear me. I am only here to serve you. Do you not wish for me to be with you always?"

"B-But I don't know if I would be ready for marriage!"

"You won't be right now…but you will be one day." He smiled, now letting his eyes glow. "Now, Dhandi…what is your last wish?"

Dhandi stared deep into his eyes and then she looked away. She was sad because she felt alone and not sure what to do. There was pure silence and no one said anything. You could hear a pen drop and could almost feel the sweat going down their faces. Everyone was praying that Dhandi wouldn't make the wrong wish!

"Dhandi…I can't make you wish for something specific, but please know that we love you," Eve whispered, now gently reaching out to her.

"We love you, kiddo. Please be careful with this last wish!" Genie begged.

Rajanikant floated closer to her and now formed legs and walked so close she could feel his body heat.

"What do you wish for master?" He whispered.

"I-I wish…I wish…," she paused again, now feeling sad. But suddenly, her eyes lit up and she gave him a big grin. "I wish for you to become human, Rajanikant!"

Everyone's eyes widened almost to the size of saucers; Rajanikant only arched an eyebrow in amusement.

"Dhandi…you must be joking. I cannot make that wish come true. No genie can accomplish such a task," he replied, slightly agitated.

"Ah, but you can for a certain period of time!" Genie smirked.

"Such as a year, or two years?" Eve smirked evilly.

Rajanikant gave them an icy scowl and looked at Dhandi pleadingly.

"Dhandi…master…don't do this." He said, now looking at her straight in her eyes.

"Rajanikant…this isn't a punishment. This is to teach you how we live just like people have to learn to become genies when you change them." She said gently.

"Please! I don't want to become a human!"

"Rajani…,"

"Please, I beg you! I don't want to become a human!"

"Rajanikant…I have made my decision," Dhandi said sternly. His eyes narrowed, but he bowed his head in respect.

"As you wish…for how long must I be in this…human form?" He asked, now more agitated.

"Only for a year, Rajanikant." Dhandi replied. He growled under his breath in agitation, but there was nothing he could do. "Will you still have your powers?" She asked.

"Yes, but they will be limited because I am in a human form." He replied, now engulfing himself in deep dark purple smoke. He then rose high into the sky. "AS YOU COMMAND, MY MASTER!" He thundered, now letting his green eyes turn white.

Everyone stepped back and let him transform and let the magic streak across the rocks and sky! This was the first time a genie accomplished such a task! For no human has EVER wished for a genie to become a human!
Within a few seconds, the large genie landed on the ground. His dark purple skin had vanished and replaced with beautiful tan skin. His green eyes were still the same, but his white long hair was now black. He still had a large intimidating physique and was very handsome. He stretched a bit and then walked over to Dhandi.

"Will this suffice, Master?" He asked, now arching a frustrated eyebrow and placing his hands on his hips. Dhandi's face crumbled, seeing him upset and she looked down. But it wasn't long before she felt a strong finger under her chin, lifting her brown eyes up to meet him. "Do not be sorrowful, Master. I am still here to serve you." He said, now giving her a small smile. Dhandi then squeaked in happiness and jumped up and hugged him. He chuckled and hugged her back, while the others watched.

"Could he really care for her, Eve? Were we wrong?" Genie asked, now feeling uncertain.

"I don't know, Genie. I've never seen him act like this before, but then again he is the genie of the night. He is known for being tricky." Eve replied.

"But if he is going to stay as a human, we can let him stay with us to keep an eye in him," Aladdin said, now walking over to Dhandi and hugging her, now seeing her turn back to normal.

"I'm just glad you're alright!"

And with that, Dhandi couldn't say anything as she was suddenly grabbed and hugged by both her parents and two genies, as Rajanikant looked. He smirked to himself and just observed the scene.

"Humans are such interesting creatures." He thought to himself.
Once they were done, Aladdin suggested that everyone head back home. They all had a long and eventful day, but were just glad that Dhandi was safe and sound.

"I love you, honey. I'm sorry I didn't listen to you before," Aladdin said, now helping her down off the mountain.

"It's okay, Dad. I'm sorry I ran off and yelled at you all too. I was wrong." Dhandi said sadly.

"We all were, Dhandi…but it's fine now," Jasmine said, now wrapping an arm around her shoulders. Dhandi smiled and then turned to Rajanikant.

"Come on, Rajani! It's time to go home."

"As you wish, master," he replied, now following them back to the castle.

Once they arrived and everyone walked in, Rajanikant stayed outside for a bit.

"I may be human now…but in one year, I will change back into my form. And when I do, Dhandi…our game will begin again," he chuckled, now walking into the castle and using his magic to close the door behind them.

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