Chapter 9

Jasmine was sitting on her balcony after spending time with Ali's friends. It was nice spending time with people who were easy going and who didn't treat her like she was either an object or bowed before her. She just wanted to be treated like a person and she was finally getting that.

She was wondering what this surprise Ali had was. She was definitely excited but a little nervous.

I wonder what kind of a surprise this is going to be. Jasmine thought.

Just as she got up and walked inside with Raja following, she heard something on her balcony and rushed back out there.

"Yo." Ali said with a smile. He was standing on the balustrade with his arms crossed and smirk on his face.

"W-what? How did you get there?" Jasmine asked shocked.

Ali uncrossed his arms and jumped down to pet Raja who came up to him. Raja once again could only sense Ali's good intentions and kindness from before. So, he felt comfortable with Ali being here. But he was also curious as to how he got here.

"I used Carpet to get up here." Ali said with a casual tone.

"Who's Carpet?" Jasmine asked confusedly.

Ali smiled at her before looking over the railing and motioned for someone to come up here. Raja padded protectively over to Jasmine waiting for whoever 'Carpet' was.

All of a sudden, something flew right by them extremely fast and flew a couple times around the palace and landed right in front of them.

"What is that?" Jasmine asked pointing at Carpet and Raja nodded basically asking the same question.

"Carpet. I told you that he got me up here." Ali said chuckling like it wasn't a big deal. Carpet got up and stood next to Aladdin. Aladdin then turned to Carpet to speak to him.

"Carpet, this is Princess Jasmine and her pet tiger Raja. Jasmine and Raja, this is Carpet." Ali said with a smile.

Carpet waved a tassel at Jasmine and Raja, and they could only nervously wave back.

"Anyways, I was wondering if you wanted to come for a ride on Carpet with me." Ali asked as Carpet picked up Ali and flew next to Jasmine.

"Is it safe?" Jasmine asked nervously. This sounded dangerous as tempting as the offer was.

Ali gave her a blank look as a response.

"What?" Jasmine asked with her hands on her hips. "It just sounds dangerous."

"You own a pet tiger." Ali said with the same blank look.

Raja growled at Ali angrily and padded over to him.

"Raja even you have to admit that you're a little dangerous." Ali said reasoning with him.

Raja stopped growling and thought about it for a second as Ali pet him. He then gave a small nod agreeing with him.

"But anyways, yes if you trust me." Ali said looking straight at Jasmine who was petting Carpet.

"What?" Jasmine asked.

"Do you trust me?" Ali asked extending a hand towards Jasmine.

"Yes." Jasmine said accepting his hand and Ali pulled her on.

Carpet flew off as Raja looked on the direction they flew on. He could only hope that Ali and Carpet took good care of Jasmine.

I can show you the world

Shining, shimmering splendid

Tell me, princess, now when did

You last let your heart decide?

I can open your eyes

Take you wonder by wonder

Over sideways and under

On a magic carpet ride

A whole new world

A new fantastic point of view

No one to tell us no

Or where to go

Or say we're only dreaming

A whole new world

A dazzling place I never knew

But when I'm way up here

It's crystal clear

That now I'm in a whole new world with you

Now I'm in a whole new world with you

Unbelievable sights

Indescribable feeling

Soaring, tumbling, freewheeling

Through an endless diamond sky

A whole new world (Don't you dare close your eyes)

A hundred thousand things to see (Hold your breath, it gets better)

I'm like a shooting star

I've come so far

I can't go back to where I used to be

A whole new world (Every turn a surprise)

With new horizons to pursue (Every moment, red-letter)

I'll chase them anywhere

There's time to spare

Let me share this whole new world with you

A whole new world (A whole new world)

That's where we'll be (That's where we'll be)

A thrilling chase

A wondrous place

For you and me

After the song ended and Ali and Jasmine held each other, Carpet flew them over to where Ali asked him too. Paris, France.

After a few minutes, he arrived there and got them close to the ground so they could get off.

"Wait is this?" Jasmine asked Ali as she couldn't believe where they had landed.

"Yeah. This is the Eiffel Tower. I meant what I said before about wanting to get to know you properly. So, I wanted to bring you here and get some food and get to know you more." Ali said jumping off Carpet and extending a hand so Jasmine could walk off.

Jasmine happily took his hand and walked down the makeshift stairs Carpet made for her to walk down. But she didn't let his hand go as he led her to walk past the tower and to a small bakery near there.

"Welcome, oh hey Ali!" The old shop owner said to Ali and Jasmine when they walked in.

"Hey old man. How's business?" Ali asked.

"It's fine. Who's that behind you?"

Ali turned around with a smile as Jasmine stepped forward still holding his hand.

"This is Jasmine. Jasmine, this is Carter. I come here from time to time to get his croissants." Ali said.

"Ah Jasmine is it! Take care of him will ya! He's a good kid." Carter exclaimed happily.

Ali was about to say something but Jasmine nodded shyly at him instead.

"Alright old man, can we get 2 plain croissants and we'll each pick a flavored croissant." Ali said letting go of Jasmine's hand and putting some coins for Carter to take.

"Alright my boy!"

Ali and Jasmine started looking around for the flavors they want. Ali explained the flavors to Jasmine since she never had anything like it before. Eventually, Jasmine decided on a chocolate coated croissant with cream filling. Ali went with a cinnamon flavored croissant.

"Come back soon you 2!" Carter said as they left and walked back to the tower.

"So, you come here often?" Jasmine asked as they sat down at a table in front of the tower.

"From time to time. My friends and I sneak out a lot to travel. I've seen a lot of the world and I wanted you to experience it as well." Ali replied to her as he started eating.

Soon, Carpet returned and sat next to Ali as they conversed. And they properly got to know each other more and more. This is what Jasmine had truly wanted. For the chance to properly bond with someone and marry for a true genuine connection. For love.

Soon the conversation spelt over to Ali's travels. She feels giddy at the thought of traveling and visiting new places whenever she felt like. He tells her all about the new places he visited, new experiences and all the adventures he's had. She felt a little jealous too. Maybe, she could have that from now on.

After they finished eating, they went on Carpet as he took them back to Agrabah and dropped Jasmine off on her balcony. Ali handed her down from Carpet before she turned back towards him. Carpet dipped underneath the railing so Ali stared up at her.

"Goodnight. My handsome prince." Jasmine said staring dreamily into Ali's eyes.

"Sleep well Princess." Ali responded returning the loving stare.

They leaned closer slowly until Carpet gave Ali the boost to kiss her. They remained like that for several seconds until they broke apart. Jasmine walked back giving a little sway and tease for Ali. She gave one last smile before she departed to her room.

Ali happily watched her walk into her room before Carpet took him back to his room and to his friends who were asleep. Ali decided he would sleep with all his friends tonight since they all were in the same room.

He changed into his nightwear and slept near all his friends on one of the beds. He smiled knowing he finally found the one for him. Hopefully she felt the same!