The Prostitute's Deal

By Luna A

PROLOGUE

King Sinbad was in a deep thought.

At least, that was what Alibaba could see from the way the King looked at the rolling waves of the sea, the crashing of the waves onto the boat they were boarded. Somehow, it was as if he was thrown in a pit of no-return, which was very unusual as he was usually smiling cheerfully whenever they would meet. Well, at least when they are not talking about Al Sarmen. He had been like this since they left for Geniveive, because if Alibaba's memory served him right, King Sinbad was most pleased to leave for Geniveive, most probably because the city was known for their different kinds of wine, brandy, and rum. However, on the morning of their departure, it seemed as if the King wasn't very much as enthusiastic as he was the night before. That time also, he requested for Aladdin and Alibaba's presence for a small discussion once they boarded the vessel.

Somehow, Alibaba felt this was different from their previous discussions, after all, Morgiana was promptly asked not to interfere with the "discussion" Sinbad would have with Alibaba and Aladdin. Perhaps it had something to do with the Fanalis clan? Did something happen to Morgiana's family that they had no other choice but to discuss it without her? But that did not make sense, as Masrur was neither here. If it had something to do with the Fanalis, then for sure, he would be there... and if he was there, it would be for sure that he would recommend that Morgiana be there too.

So the discussion with Fanalis is not it. If not, then what?

Alibaba looked at Aladdin with puzzled eyes, as did the young Magi. It seemed that both of them had no current idea as to what the King had in mind. Finally, King Sinbad spoke.

"I have something troubling me."

"But it doesn't make sense, King Sinbad." Aladdin pointed out, "If something was bothering you, why would you talk to us about it? Is it not that you have a very good relation with your Generals?"

"Ah yes. That. But I'm wondering if they have finally decided to work against me." He said so nonchalantly that Alibaba and Aladdin were not exactly sure why.

"What do you mean by that, King Sinbad?" asked Alibaba, who was a little worried.

Sinbad opened his mouth to speak, and in all his manliness, he said:

"My dear generals want me to find a wife."

A/N: This is my first attempt in making a Magi fanfiction. Please bear with me and the OOC characters that may infect the characters from Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic. I've only been recently introduced to the story, so please, bear with me. :) Thank you!