A Forbidden Name

The moment they reached the threshold of the palace, Ali Baba's mouth gaped at its grandeur. Zarqa on the other hand made sure hers and Ali Baba's jaws were still in place as she shut the boy's open mouth. " Mind your manners. We're in the presence of the prince." She hissed at him, reminding him of whom they were going to meet.

Sindbad and Jaber led the way, with the purple head nonchalantly greeting guards and calling out to them. His laidback attitude served to worsen the kids and Jaber's anxiety.

" Uncle Harun said to make ourselves comfortable as long as we're here." Sindbad led them into a roomy parlor and settled down crosslegged on the laid cushions with a broad smile. " That also includes our little friends. Don't be so tense." He motioned towards Ali Baba and Zarqa to sit.