Chapter 125: Desert Pride

78 4 0
                                    

Since the Great Wall blocked the direct way desert kingdom,

"Thanks for that by the way."

"Hey I had to make all of the kingdoms happy."

"Well, no wonder why the people of the Isle called it Boreadon." Audrey said.

"It was boring before the Vks came." Lonnie said, causing almost everyone to nod in agreement.

Ben and Lonnie had to take the jet, despite the short distance of the trip. Ben could see why the people of Agrabah insisted on flying carpets.

"It does makes things easier." Emir said.

Without air rights in the area, they'd have to go completely out of their way to get to Stone City. Once they set foot in Agrabah, they were met with as much fanfare and joy on that side as in the village.

The Sultan's nephew, the Grand Vizier, awaited them at the bottom of the mountain.

"His my nephew by the way, not Aladdin's." Jasmine father said.

"Their know, father." Jasmine said.

"I know, but when people hear that's his the Sultan's nephew, they think he's Aladdin's nephew."

While it had been cold and damp in Stone City, Ben found he was already sweating in his regiment coat after a minute in the hot desert sun.

"Well to be fair, it is the desert."

"Welcome, welcome!" said the Grand Vizier, walking toward them with his arms outstretched, the golden bells decorating his elaborately embroidered sandals tinkling with every step. Like the citizens of Northern Wei, residents of Agrabah wore both traditional and modern garb; the Grand Vizier wore a shiny tracksuit and a pair of noise-reducing headphones around his neck. He embraced them warmly and kissed them on both cheeks, in keeping with the native custom.

The Sultan's people kept watch over the royal jet while the Grand Vizier led them toward a pair of camels for their journey to the palace. The desert kingdom hadn't changed much from the days when Aladdin prowled the souk in the middle of city with his pet monkey. The place was buzzing with merchants and tourists haggling with each other, arguing over the prices of spices and rugs.

Ben found the camel ride a bit bumpy, but soon enough they were sitting comfortably on rugs in the Grand Vizier's great room, while a succession of mouthwatering dishes were presented for their nourishment—lamb tagine with stewed prunes and airports, great bowls of couscous, eggplant turn-overs, and aromatic saffron rice.

Morning sickness came to Macaria as soon the food was shown, she ran to the bathroom as fast as she could, Meg instantly followed her.

But Macaria wasn't the only one who got morning sickness as the food was shown, as Melody, Persephone and Rapunzel ran to the bathroom.

Phil ran after Melody, Ariel and Eric ran after their daughter (after handing their triplets daughters to one of her sisters and her husband), Aurora and Phillip (after asking Herbert to watch their other kids) ran after their son and make sure that their girlfriend was okay.

Eugene ran after his wife (after asking Lance to watch the kids).

And Amphitrite ran after Persephone.

Emir shook his head, and then turned to his family. "No one appreciates amazing foods."

"Is this our third lunch?" Lonnie asked, amused at all the feasting the trip had brought.

"I stopped counting," said Ben, piling his plate high with food from every dish presented in front of him.

"Hey as long as he eats, then I have no problems." Emir said as he and Akiho nodded.

Descendants watching the vks past and PresentWhere stories live. Discover now