I trudged through the sand with heavy feet. The hot air blew on my cheek mercilessly...how I loathed hot places such as this. Since my natural body temperature was so low...it just seemed so extreme to me. I breathed heavily when I finally arrived at the gates of the city. Agrabah.
"Well...the quality of things here has certainly declined..." I stated admiring the condition of not only the buildings but the people as well. Things were in a steep decline...a new leader must've taken over. But that was NOT why I was here. I had to find him. Jafar.
I wandered through the market and checked with various sources. None had seen hide nor hair of Jafar for weeks. This was so frustrating...I'd wanted nothing more but to leave this place quickly...yet it seemed that wouldn't be happening. I was hot and irritable...suddenly I felt a pair of eyes on me. Slowly I scanned the area. It was too crowded to pinpoint them. I continued on.
No matter where I went, they were always there...staring at me. It was the eyes of another Nobody...my senses were slightly dulled thanks to the extreme heat...but I could still tell. I swore, if it was a member of Zero...I'd kill them in an instant. I just didn't have the patience to deal with a confrontation right now. I mean...I could create ice anywhere...but it took so much energy to do it in the DESERT! I shouldn't need to jump to those measures though...my combat skills in and of themselves would suffice.
I walked faster. Turning down random alleyways, ever so often increasing my speed just enough to keep them on their toes. I smiled and masked my presence as I turned the next corner...faded into the shadows and waited. A dagger prepped in my hand. Suddenly my 'stalker' appeared. A man with long hair, two, no three different colors. That was peculiar...but it was painfully obvious he'd been following me. He scanned the area. I jumped out when the moment was right and pinned him to the wall, my dagger to his throat.
"Speak!" I shouted. "Why do you follow me?! Are you in Organization Zero?!"
His eyes narrowed. "I belong to NO organization!" He denied. "I just came to warn you...NOBODY...keep your meddling away from Agrabah!" He winced slightly...he had some wounds...and they were still fresh.
"You are a nobody as well." I pointed out. "Don't you dare assume that I am here to 'meddle'. I'm looking for someone. Tell me where Jafar is."
"Jafar?" He questioned.
"Ugh! NEVERMIND!" I shouted and pulled away. I looked at him harshly. "Don't follow me or I'll kill you. Understand?!" I then left him, continually masking my presence for some time. It had been quite awhile since I'd encountered a rogue nobody. Much less a 'protective' one such as him. He seemed determined to keep Agrabah safe. Pursuing a strong opponent in his condition. Chh...
I walked around for hours...yet still nothing. Why was this so hard? The sun was beginning to set, and I took a breath of relief. The night would be much more pleasant. I loved desert NIGHTS. So cold... ^^ Deciding to put off my search for the day, I headed towards a nice little alcove under one of the buildings. There were leftover tapestries and even some discarded pillows. Adjusting them just right, I sat down to relax.
Ari...the fool...why did she try and help me? I mean...these sources are just...bogus. I thought to myself. A KISS! -_- What the heck... I suddenly saw an image of Verex...I was sure he would accept the gesture...UGH! WHAT IN THE WORLD AM I THINKING! I shook my head and laid down.
I must've been tired...I seemed to drift off. Being so comfortable in the chilly night...yet it was morning far too soon for me. I didn't rise to the sound of the busy marketplace. But to the gourd in my cloak slowly being slipped out. I grabbed the hands of the thief, a tiny monkey. Holding him up I slowly froze him. He squealed for help...
"HEY!" A voice shouted. "He's sorry! He's sorry! Abu didn't mean any harm...right Abu?!"
"Uh huh uh huh!" The monkey nodded, squawking in his own annoying voice.
I looked for the voice. A red parrot. I smiled. JAFAR'S PARROT! A LEAD AT LAST! I grabbed him out of the sky. Holding him tightly by the neck, I glared at him. "Iago! You will take me to Jafar!" I ordered him.
"Jafar?!" He whined. "No...I don't wanna see him again. Sorry Lady, tough luck...you're on your own..."
I slowly froze him now...as well as the monkey, Abu. I was in a BAD MOOD. Abu squirmed and squealed, and Iago squawked loudly. He finally gave in...though it really didn't take much.
"FINE! Alright Alright! I'll take you to Jafar! Just lay off will ya?!" He yelled.
I smiled. "That's better. Let's go." I stood up...I hadn't released him. "Which way?"
"Come on Lady...aren't you gonna even put me down?" He asked.
I smiled maliciously. "No." I denied him flat. "If I put you down, you'll escape. I'm sorry Iago...I know your tactics far too well."
"I won't! I promise."
"I'm sorry I don't believe you." I still denied. Then glared at him again. "Oh and Iago...I think it only fair to warn you. I haven't been having the 'best' of times here in Agrabah. I'm hot, I'm tired, and I don't want to put up with a run-around TWO DAYS in a row. Take me where I want to go...or I'll freeze you solid."
He gulped. "To the right...take that path."
I started walking. He had better lead me to Jafar...as the heat of the day began to increase...so did my irritability.
~RaXi
