We walked a little ways further, the lord introducing himself as Jamil. There was definitely no bragging involved, though. Note my sarcasm. We came to a stop once we reached what we assumed to be the way to the treasure room. There was a curled dragon, its open mouth bearing its hooked teeth. end of the dragon continued to circle down the passage it seemed. If the dragon wasn't a statue I'd probably piss my pants. Small fires spun into a tornado popped in and out through the passage promising a painful death to whoever got in its way. Jamil let out an amused laugh. "My... Such an obvious-looking gate, is it not?" Jamil walked forward slightly, studying the sign held before the entrance. "These characters are in...um..." He squinted his eyes at it, peering closer. I coughed into my hand "The language of Tran, right?" I asked in a quiet voice. I knew it was the language of Tran. I learned the language when I was younger. Its been years since I've seen the unique language but I think I can mostly understand it, still. Jamil looked at me his eyes glinting. I felt my heart beat quicken and I tensed. The look in his eyes quickly disappeared and he smiled at me. "Good for you, my boy." He praised, reaching in his jacket and pulling a bag out. "It's unusual for a commoner to even be able to read!" My shoulders went down and I let out the air I had been holding in and I forced a small smile onto my face. He dug into the bag pulling out a handful of hopefully gold. "T-thank you." I held my hands out, stuttering slightly.

His faced turned slightly suspicious as he put the mystery item in my hands. "normally you wouldn't be able to read Tran unless you'd received an extensive education but...". He put fucking corn in my hands. My jaw clenched as I shoved the corn in my pocket as I responded, coming up with some excuse. "Well, I heard that it came with the the territory of ancient temples and dungeons, so, uh... I taught myself..." Although my response was a bit shaky I think it should be good enough. Jamil raised his eyebrows his facial expression showing mild surprise. "Oh? Well I was taught properly by a teacher." He turned to the sign again, putting his hand on his chin. "Let's see... 'The unknown before you is the dragon's... Dancing truth...will..." I looked at the sign also. No, that doesn't look right. I took a deep breath, taking a gamble. "'Dance with the tornado... Scale the dragon's jaw... To reach the truth... All can be found in the dragon's tail.'" I smiled brightly at him, worry picking at my brain when I saw his straight face. "Something like that, maybe?" I felt a sharp pain in my arm and I jumped back. "Ow!" The high pitched yelp left my mouth as my hand went to the source of the pain, feeling what I assumed was my own blood. Jamil glared at me. "I was just about to say that myself!" I felt my face scrunch up as I looked at him. Asshole, he obviously doesn't like to be wrong. "But this is perfect. Now you're going to prove whether or not your translation was correct." The fire from the passage reflected in his narrowed eyes. I bit the inside of my cheek staring at the small red spots on the floor from my own blood.

"Well, go on" Jamil said gesturing towards the gate with his sword. I stepped forward until I was right in front of it. My heart raced and I could feel the intense heat from the flames. I glanced at Aladdin. He put his life on the line for me. So now I guess, its my turn. I looked at the gate again, determination and adrenaline mixed in with my blood. Jumping onto the first rock, I passed through three fire tornadoes before jumping to the next rock, continuing like this and dodging the flames by a hair. I can't stop moving, I have to dance with the tornado. I had to kick off the rock wall to reach the next rock the back of my white coat probably catching a flame. Ignoring this, I continued to jump to rocks. "Ah, well done!" I heard Jamil's voice call. I ignored it and took another jump this time the rock under my foot sinking slightly. Shit! I kicked off the ground getting as much momentum as possible and did a barrel roll over the flames the suddenly shot up. I felt the fire lick my back and I tensed against the pain , the next roll I did putting whatever flames out. "All right, pull that switch!" I heard Jamil order. I stood up, breathing heavy as I patted down the flames on my clothes. There was another dragons mouth opened wide. I took a deep breath and put my hand in its mouth moving down its throat, finding a small knob. I fumbled with it slightly before turning it left, a loud noise sounding from it. All the fire laced tornadoes died down and disappeared into their proper holes. I looked towards Jamil seeing the smirk on his face. "now!" He jogged towards me his slaves following him. I looked at him triumphantly. I was right, suck it.

I heard the small whirling sound but it was too late A wall of fire blazed up in front of me. I yelled out in surprise my clothes catching on fire again. I backed up slightly bumping into the statue dragon pushing it back. Oh. So its a secret passage way. I grinned widely at that. This is so cool! Or hot. Whatever. I walked down the path for awhile taking all of its twists and turns. I wonder if Aladdin's awake yet? I sighed regretting once again the fact that I didn't run when I had the chance. Coming upon a fork in the path, I decided to go left. I continued walking for some distance until I walked into a room. This is it! This is the door to the treasure room! I ran past the tall pillars carved with flames and towards the large door. I studied it closely. Two right hands were engraved onto the door. You need two people to open this door. I grinned a bit. I really hope Aladdin's awake when I find back the way I came I took the other path this time. As I walked I heard a voice talking, getting louder with each step I took. "He can't even save himself , yet he tried to save another, and because of that, your friend..."That sounds like that slave girl. I followed the bright light ahead of me, walking fast. "Your friend...is now dead!" I let out a small puff of air through my nose, amused. No, very much alive. I came upon the source of light leaning out the opening. Some dirt and little rocks fell out landing on Aladdin. I saw him look up his clear blue eyes glassy. Awe, he looks about to cry. His eyes suddenly widened and he gave me the most unbelievable look. I held up a hand staring down at him awkwardly. Well he did think I was dead. "your friend is... now dead" She repeated her head down. Aladdin slowly stood up from his sitting position. "Huh? Oh... Yeah, is that right?" She didn't look at him. "take care to remember your place or you'll end up dead as well." I bundled some of the vine growing against the wall in my hands. "Well, that's not true..." I said jumping down. Landing next to Aladdin, I grinned at the surprised girl. Her eyes were wide and she looked pale. "but how..?" I pointed a thumb at myself smirking at her. "I'm immortal, that's how!"

Jamil suddenly screamed, running in from one of the passage ways. "Magi, Magi...I beg of you! That monster..." He stumbled as he ran towards us. He looked at me his eyes wide and his brow furrowed. "What..." I stared back at him straight faced before I smirkedwidely. "My bad. That translation was bogus." He continued gaping at me. "W-what?" He finally stuttered out. " The correct translation is, 'Dance with the tornado, the truth lies inside the jaw of the dragon. You will find everything before you reach the dragons tail!'. Thanks to you, I found the right path! I'm so grateful to you, My Lord!" I finished lacing my voice with sarcasm. "All right then, see ya!" Aladdin had set out his turban while I spoke and we slowly lifted into the air. Aladdin peered down at them. " Sorry, Miss! But lets meet again...Someday when your invisible chains are broken..." He paused before grinning widely. "Lets go see the sun together!" She stared up her eyes wide open. "Morgiana!" Jamil snarled. Oh? That's her name? He suddenly looked determined. Fuck, that can't be good. She stomped, the ground breaking under her foot. Holy shit! I felt a sweat gather on my forehead. She's insanely strong! She ran towards us the ground breaking under her feet. She couldn't possibly get us from way down there. Its simple impossible. No way. She took a jump and started to run up the wall. My sweating increased as Aladdin and I both leaned over the edge gawking at her. " Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!" Her speed increased as she ran up further, leaving holes in her wake. "Higher, Aladdin, higher!" I cried, each word I said my voice getting louder. She took a final leap towards us her arm stretched out to grab a hold on the turban. Her finger slipped past the white fabric and gravity started to take her. Her red hair flew around in her and I noted the sheen of sweat on her face and the disappointment in her eyes. I would have felt sorry for her if she wasn't so terrifying.

"How could those low-lifes defeat me..?" Jamil growled out his hand clenching around his sword. Morgiana landing down next to him and he almost immediately kicked her down and took his frustrations out on her with his kicks. "Dammit, dammit!" He turned, his eyes wild and his sword out. His eyes zeroed in on the other slave and he started jabbing at his back with the sword. "I'll kill them! I'll kill them if it's the last thing I do!" He cried out. I felt a vein throb on my forehead as I watched the scene get smaller and smaller until we reached an opening in the wall. Jamil is a sick human being and he should be put down to rot. Aladdin sat next to me not looking down his jaw clenched. I put my hand on the edge of the opening, jumping of the turban. Turning around I grabbed Aladdin's reaching hand helping him into the opening. His turban wrapped around his head on its own, securing itself with the red jeweled pin. I grinned at him, pushing the last few minutes of my life to the back of my mind. " The treasure rooms this way." I said making a small gesture as I walked ahead. I heard Aladdin take a deep breathe and I felt a sudden weight against my back. Pale, lean arms trapping me in an embrace.

I felt my face heat and I tensed slightly. "A-Aladdin?" I asked, uncertain. A watery chuckle came from behind me. "I thought you were actually dead, you know." Aladdin said in a quiet, shaky voice. Oh yeah. In all the action, I forgot about those watery blue eyes, looking up at me. My shoulders slumped and my heart slowed. "Aladdin let go of me." His arms held tighter and he put his face in the crook of my neck. I felt warm liquid trail down my collar bone. He was crying? My heart broke a little. I put my hand up and rested in on his arm. "Aladdin. C'mon. Let go, look at me." I heard a sniffle and the arms loosened. I slipped out of them and turned to look at the boy two years my junior. His head was bent down and his eyes were heavy lidded. He glanced up at me before quickly looking down his cheeks wet and pink. My brow furrowed as I pulled him into a proper hug. "I'm sorry Aladdin." I sighed resting my head against his. "If I had taken you and ran when I had the chance we wouldn't have met that shitty lord." Aladdin shook his head against me. "It's not your fault. I just.. I just wouldn't be able to handle it if you died.. " He pulled back looking me in the eyes. I blushed, realizing the position we were in. He bent his head back down nuzzling me. I pulled his head back up pushing his azure bangs up before kissing his forehead. I grinned at him. "We've got a dungeon to capture, Aladdin." He blinked at me as I stepped back. "We don't have time for any tears" I finished wiping at his warm wet cheeks. I took his hand into mine, leading the way to the room I found.

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