The Dark Blade of Seven Seas

Chapter 13

Judar:

I was walking around throughout the palace looking for her. She didn't need to take this long just to find a killer.  I was wondering if she got herself thrown in jail or killed. I hope she didn't meet Sinbad, if so she's done for. I went to her room, she wasn't there. Checked the training court — nothing.  I was getting frustrated, which isn't like me at all. Where the Hell was Yasmine?!
I wanted to talk to her about something important, but knowing her, she's probably upset with me. I haven't seen her in months, and I honestly missed her beautiful face. I keep  thinking about her when I go into training.
That smile.
That sweet voice.
She gets arrogant at times,but I can handle that . I wouldn't want her to change for anyone. Not even me.
"Ah, welcome back Judar. " King Valtiis said, making me turn around and face him.
"My lord, has the princess returned from her trip? " I asked, hoping she has and is just running around doing errands.  Valtiis shook his head at me.
"I meant to write to you about it. Yasmine came home weeks ago, and she now resides in Sindria. Her and Sinbad are married now. " he said. I laughed. Valtiis was always a joker. He gave my Yasmine away to— Sinbad? The man is crazy to think that I won't let her go so easily.  Valtiis was clenching his jaw, and my smile went away. He was serious;  Yasmine really is gone. She's waking up to Sinbad every morning. Holding his hand, and kissing him every chance she got. I was feeling outrage. I wanted Yasmine in Kou so I can keep an eye on her. She'll marry Kouen, and I can see her daily. I bet she didn't even want this to happen.  Did Sinbad even know she was in Sindria? Had he met her before they figured out they were husband and wife?
"Did she kill the assassin in Sindria and got caught?  Is that what you're not telling me?" I snapped, holding my wand in my hand. Valtiis shifted to a comforting position. 
"Excuse me?" He asked. I groaned in annoyance. 
"You didn't know your daughter — The princess of Dracul  and New Queen of Sindria —kills people for a hobby?  Oh,this is rich! "
Valtiis shifted to the ground.Sulking. I can see his Rukh starting to turn black. Normally I wouldn't care, but had Yasmine fallen ,There's Hell to pay.
"When did she start killing people? " He asked. 
"When she was ten. The first person she killed —"
Valtiis must be putting it all together now. The look in his eyes were appealing to me.
"Her mother. "
I danced around in giddiness.  "Bingo! ~" I pointed a gun at Valtiis.  "That day when Amalia snapped and fell into depravity, killing off your son. Yasmine killed her over and over and over again. Then she vowed to kill anyone who poses as a threat to her dear sweet Papa. "
I said, crossing my arms.  My eyes drifted to the sky.
" Knowing her, she'll keep Sinbad alive because she knows you'll catch wind of it if she kills him."
"Why didn't she tell me? " He kept asking under his breath. " I could've helped cover it up,and turn away. "
I felt bad for the man, he lost his wife years ago and found himself losing his daughter too. Ironically, his daughter killed his wife. So how will he handle this, will he go back to Sindria?  Or will he let Sinbad handle this problem?  He'll be putting Sindria in danger just by keeping her around.  Before he could speak, a guard came rushing inside the room, holding a piece of parchment paper. I tilted my head curiously. My hands on my hips. Valtiis read the letter and froze.
Shaking now. He sat down in a nearby chair and read the note carefully.
"Has Yasmine fallen? " Valtiis asked. I shook my head. No one in that guild has fallen except for Donna O'Keeffe. I hope she's not planning to kill Yasmine.
"Good.  We'll keep her in Sindria and wait for something bad to happen, should Sindria ever go to war. She will be brought back here. I'll keep in touch with Sinbad and notify him."
I couldn't reject him. As much as I wanted Yasmine here with me,The King has given his order. Meaning I don't rush into Sindria in order to take back Yasmine. But he didn't mention that I couldn't start the war myself.

Sinbad:

I haven't seen Yasmine all day. Did she get caught up in finding the culprit? Is she hurt too?  I kept walking around until I heard giggling — a giggle that I've never heard before, but the tone sound so sweet and beautiful. There was a man laughing. I looked over my shoulder and saw Yasmine having drinks with a man. Someone who isn't me!  I have to keep my calm, this was a missunderstanding. I crossed my arms and listened to the conversation, sadly they were speaking in Draculian. I can't make out a thing that they're saying. But I kept watching, and noticed her glare softening and her smile was brighter than before. She knew this man. Did she love him once?  Why am I getting so jealous? Then her tone changed. What ever they were talking about, it made her sad.
"Uh... Uncle Sinbad...? " I turned around and saw Aladdin standing behind me.  "What are you —"
I covered his mouth and shushed him.
"I need your help on spying on Yasmine. Can you help me? " I asked. He nodded, I sighed and watched him walk towards the bar. I doubt they'll have anything for a kid his age, but it wouldn't hurt to give it a try.
"Do you have anything sweet? " he asked. I facepalmed. If only Ja'far was here. I'll get all the information I need. Yasmine and the man shifted their eyes at Aladdin, who was sitting closer towards Yasmine than normal. I can see that glint in his eyes. He was staring at her cleavage.
"Aladdin.... Focus. " I mumbled. Then he turned his attention to the man and said something, making the man laugh.  Yasmine was laughing too. What were they talking about?  It wasn't me, was it?
The three were getting up, and Yasmine was holding the man's hands. What was all of this?  She's getting to cozy with this man!  I didn't expect her to start building her harem early. 
"Aladdin, " I whispered out loud. When the boy came, I started drilling him with questions. They were mainly talking about Ali Baba. That's why she was laughing so much. I sighed to myself,as Aladdin kept talking. Yasmine told him something about Donna, and how she was killing everyone in her way. But the man stopped her somehow.    Maybe some magic, or he was fast enough to catch her. However it maybe, he saved a bunch of people from dying. I owe him one.

After making my way back to the palace, I sat on my throne in exhaustion. My eyes locked on the ceiling for quite some time now. I wanted to know who this man was to Yasmine?  Do I even have to worry about him?  I sighed and grabbed a piece of paper and began to doodling in boredom. I kept drawing Ja'far and myself. Wondering how tall my feather should be. I held it up in satisfaction, before going back to add more people to my picture.  I was grinning when I was adding Yasmine to the picture. I kept smiling now, looking at the picture once more.  I honestly felt like someone was watch me, but I just kept drawing Yasmine. She has a small beauty mark on the side of her face, and her hair was always down her back and shoulder.

"Perfect...! " I said ,holding my portrait up and smiling to myself. That was when I felt something hit me against my head. Knocking my hat over my eyes. 
"You idiot! You didn't have to make my breasts look so big! " Yasmine snapped. I held my head and looked over my shoulder at her.
"I'm only being honest! That's one of your best fea —" She punched me again and again.
"Ow! " I said, rubbing my head and looking hiding my picture.
"You're an idiot, Sinbad. " she said before holding me,her arms around my shoulder, and her chin on my shoulder. This isn't like her at all, she's usually abusive towards me. Something was wrong. "Yet I find myself not wanting to let go."
"I like these moments also. " I looked over my shoulder at her. She was soft from her hands to her chin, I can even see that small dot on the side of her face.
"There's something I needed to ask you. " she said. I knew she was in here for something. She wouldn't touch me willingly,yet alone, hold me like this.
"What's that? " I asked. 
" There is someone I need to keep a close eye on,and I can't think of no better way than to keep him here in the castle. " she explained. I let out a soft sigh; knowing my luck, it's probably that man from before. The one she was having drinks with. I sighed and waved my hand.
"Alright, he can stay. " I said,watching her walk towards the door with a pep in her step. She was happy to tell her friend he could stay, but I'm not going through with this empty handed. "You owe me big time, not just for your friend,but for Nala and our secrets. "
She looked baffled at first, her face blushing as she walked out of the room. Minutes later I followed after her, meeting this friend of  hers.

Yasmine:

Damn that Sinbad!  What the Hell does he mean I owe him for all this stuff?!
I stormed out of his throne, and saw Nala and Vladimir hugging it out. Masrur was standing an honorable distance, but when he saw me, he stiffened.
"Your brother is also half Fanalis? " he asks me in a whisper. I nodded.
"My mother slept with someone else before my father, he decided to keep Vlad and even name him after one of our ancestors. " Masrur nodded.
"That explains where Sin went today."
"Excuse me?"
Before Masrur could say more, Sinbad was walking down the steps. Reaching forward to shaking Vladimir's hand. I still couldn't get my mind away from what he told me. I owed him.  How exactly does he want to repay him?
With that body of yours,you fool! 
I sighed, holding my head. Was he honestly going to make me sleep with him?  Now? With so many things going on? My hands were shaking. I wasn't ready for all of this,but I have to suck it up.  Judar isn't coming to see me,he gave up on me. So I have to figure this out on my own.  Sinbad was holding me around m my arm. A grin on his face and his hand rubbing me gently. Up and down. Up and down. 
"Vladimir, was it? " he asked holding me closer. "Why don't we continue this conversation over a few drinks? " I glared at Sinbad. Just what is he planning to do?  What is he up to ?

I sighed and went to my room, laying there and thinking about Jashim. He would like Sinbad. Sinbad reminded me of him. Aside from the alcohol, Sinbad's charm reminded me of my little brother.  He makes me want to hate him,but not entirely. I still find myself falling deeper and deeper in love with him,and I don't want to leave him.I feel so much safer here in Sindria, and I don't want to lose anyone else —Not even Sinbad. I guess I should start admitting things and growing up now,huh?