.: A Goddess Adventure - Chapter 12 :.

“ Genie? Where is he? Genie .. I need your help “ Lila had been working all morning on looking for an egg which was lost from a creature who was currently being held at Getzistan but Lila has learned that the egg had become lost and somehow made it to Agrabah’s Market place.

Lila had send Iago to go searching for the egg but he then came back with no news what so ever which Lila was not annoyed about yet she didn’t blame Iago for it.
Lila had tried rubbing Genie’s lamp but he appeared not to be in there as he would usually be there and yet he was not.

“ Iago, have you seen Genie? “ Lila asked watching her friend land on the window still.
“ Huh? Oh! Yeah, him and Aladdin are in the market place looking for the egg as well, I saw them in the market place while searching myself “ Iago replied.

Lila sighed with relief “ That’s good, I’m glad you guys are helping me with this “.
“ It’s no problem! But are ya going to the marketplace yourself? Cause I’ll come look with ya if ya want? “ Iago asked flying up to her again.

Lila nodded “ Yes I am I just need to change into something else because of the place I’m going to be looking into is sort of dangerous “.

“ Dangerous? Oh no! You’re not thinking of going into the thief’s hideout are ya?! “ Iago questioned flapping his wings with fear.

“ Oh its fine Iago I won’t be there long “ Lila replied while looking through a slightly shorter dress which she quickly changed into, the dark blue dress was shorten around her knees which would make running a lot more easy, she also put on a dark cloak which had an added hood which she put over her head.

Lila started to walk down into the marketplace with a fearful and worried Iago flying after her “ Your insane! “ Iago yelled at her. Lila rolled her eyes ignoring him for a moment before making her way into the dark alleyways of the thieves.

“ What makes you think it’s here anyway?! I haven’t seen it here…. “  Iago trailed off.
Lila looked at him for a moment before shaking her head “ You didn’t look through here did you? “  Lila asked walking through the alleyways getting strange looks from some men but ignoring their stares for the moment “ Of course! I was not entering this place on my own?! “ Iago replied landing on her shoulder.

Lila and Iago wondered up to a guild of thieves which was packed filled with thieves, Lila stopped to think about where the egg could be but stopped as her gazing eyes stopped on a rather large egg which was set on a table “ Found it “ Lila muttered before looking at Iago.

“ Iago you go get Aladdin and Genie, tell them I found the Egg “ Lila explained as she put her hood down for the moment.

“ Are you crazy?! I am not leaving you on your own! “ Iago yelled  quickly flapping his wings in fear yet again which Lila shook her head at “ It’s fine Iago, if I can take on a giant snake that tried to take over the world then I can take on some thieves “ Lila replied which silenced Iago “ Eghh fine! “ Iago said flying off.

Lila watched as Iago flew off before entering the guild where she quickly sat down next to the table next to the egg which was being stared down by one larger man and another skinny man. Lila put her hood back up for the moment before the two men noticed.

“ What’s a thing like you doing in the thieves guild? “ the larger man asked pointing his finger at Lila.

“ What’s it to you? I am only here for this “ Lila replied point her hand to the large egg which then the skinny man started to bring out a pointed dagger.

“ Do you really need to bring out a knife? “ Lila asked pointing to the dagger.

“ We don’t want someone like you coming in here and taking what we found, we found it fair and square! “ The skinny man yelled pointing the dagger at her which Lila rolled her eyes at as she stood up and took off her hood for a moment staring down at the men.
“ Well I’m sorry but It isn’t yours is it? It belongs to its mother who is clearly worried where it is, so with that I’m off “ Lila replied picking up the egg quickly before rushing the exit but it was blocked off by another large thief.

Lila glared up at the man “ Move out of the way! “ Lila demanded but the man just laughed at her “ Oh really why? What’s a little thing like you going to do? “.

“ Oh I don’t think you have to worry about her “.

The large man turned around to see Aladdin, Iago and Genie stood right behind him, Lila smiled tried to rush past but was struck by something which appeared by her side, The skinny man from before had stabbed Lila in the side of her waist “ Lila! “ Genie yelled rushing to her side which made Lila panic almost but only because she had to yet again lie.

She quickly forced her body to make it appear that she was bleeding out which was worst for Genie to see “ I need to take the blade out! “ Genie explained.
“ Oh let her bleed “ the thief said before getting a full on punch in the face by Aladdin.

“ Aladdin! Take the egg “ Genie explained as he took the egg and handed it to him.

“ I knew! I knew I shouldn’t of left you!  “ Iago yelled making the situation worse.
Lila knew herself that she couldn’t handle this amount of stress and panic all at once, Lila closed her eyes and fell into Genie’s arms, then fell into a deep sleep.

A few hours later

Lila woke up in her room to find that her side was wrapped up “ Maybe I shouldn’t of done that “ Lila said to herself.

Lila eyes gazed over at the large egg which lifted her hopes up “ Oh thank highness its safe! “ Lila thought but as she sat up which set off a poof of smoke to appear next to her “ Lila! Are you alright?! Well of course you’re not? But you’re up!  “ Genie had appeared all panicked which Lila then panicked at herself.

“ Oh no? poor Genie, I need to get him to calm down“ Lila said to herself.

Lila then had gotten out of her bed and grabbed his arm, then forced him to face her “ Genie! Genie.. I’m fine alright you don’t have to worry, just calm down alright “ Lila said in a calm tone for him to understand, she didn’t exactly want him to panic even more.
“ But Lila, I don’t want you getting hurt again “ Genie explained with his worried expression appearing again causing Lila to re think her actions.

“ His right Lila, You’re not in the right state right now to be doing anything “ Aladdin had just entered the room at this moment with Iago sat on his shoulder “ You guys don’t understand we need to get this egg back to Getzistan “ Lila pleaded.

“ Lila you’re not in shape for a monster hunt “ Aladdin tried to explain but Lila wasn’t having any of it “ It’s not a monster! It’s not! It’s a mother wanting its child back, The griffins are very protective of their child.. “ Lila explained but turned her head away from them all.

“ They don’t understand how much its going through “ Lila thought as she felt the connection of the egg wanting its mother, as a goddess Lila could feel the emotions from a creature which she knew herself would be hard to explain as it is “ I’m going.. no one can stop me “ Lila spoke out.

“ The griffin will leave Getzistan once it has its baby back.. I promise that “ Lila explained as she gathered up carpet and the egg“ Well were coming too! We can’t let you go on your own “ Aladdin said as he grabbed Carpet.

“ Don’t worry Lila, I’ll be there to look after you so that nothing bad like that happens again! “ Genie explained holding Lila’s hands up to him “ Alright fine! But you have to promise me not to go over broad with your worrying you tend to do that a lot “ Lila said as she began to sit on Carpet holding the egg “ Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye! “ Genie said as he sat next to her.

Lila gave him a strange look for a moment which made Genie laugh a bit from her reaction “ What you asked me to promise and I did “ he explained wrapping his arm around her “ It’s gonna be a long flight you better rest “.

“ But I just woke up- “.

“ No! missy your gonna sleep! It’s better for your wound “ Genie said as he forced her to sleep against his shoulder, “ Fine “.

The next morning

The gang had reached a very deserted Getzistan except for the Sultan who waited by the entrance to his kingdom “ Oh thank the stars someone has come at last! “ A rather short rounded man said watching the gang land.

Lila awoke with Genie’s movement but she found herself in a different place, she was lying on his back “ Ah Your awake! See I was right you did need rest “ Genie gave a sly smile to her, Lila moved herself away from him before looking down at the man  “ Must be the sultan, I’ll handle this “ Lila said as she slowly started to get off Carpet.

“ Careful Lila! Your wound “ Aladdin exclaimed by was waved off by Lila’s hand “ Its fine don’t worry, excuse me sir are you the sultan to this kingdom? “.

“ Oh yes! Yes! I am Pasta Al Dente, are you are? “.

“ I am Lila, this is Aladdin, Iago, Carpet and Genie. We traveled from Agrabah to your kingdom because we have found the egg which you informed in your letter “ Lila explained.

“ Oh yes! Why thank you my dear I’m so glad you got the Egg back now I can finally get this cursed Griffin out of my kingdom, Its scaring everybody away and ruining the economy! Because of that griffin, our poor casinos have lost their business! “ Al Dente explained.

“ Don’t worry, Sultan Pasta, We’ll take care of everything! “ Aladdin exclaimed taking the egg away from Lila who gave him a glare but was distracted by a shadow of what seemed to be the griffin flying past them “ There it is, come on! “ Lila said but was stopped by Genie.

“ Hey! No rough housing for you! Little missy, you can stay here with the sultan “ Genie said picking her up and putting her next to Al Dente.

“ But Genie! I need to do this I’m the Go-“ Lila stopped mid senescent “  … I mean Vizier here“ Lila then continued hoping Genie didn’t noticed which luckily he didn’t.

“ I know you’re the Vizier and all but this is too dangerous! “ Genie explained but was pushed past by Lila “ I’ll be fine! “ she replied as she stormed past him.   Lila had tried to split up away from the gang but this did not go as planned as Genie would always poof next to her, this carried on until it began to set into the evening where Lila patience grew into anger because of Genie’s worrying, she understood why he was like this but not to this state.

“ Lila, You might step on something nasty! Or sharp! “ Genie had been checking on the floor now for anything that could be of harm “ Can’t be too careful you know, you dunno if something or someone will come, like a thief or an assassin or a monster or a-“.

“ GENIE! I get it your worried but this is getting out of hand now! I’m going to go find Aladdin, get the egg back, find its mother and be done with this! “ Lila exclaimed angrily that caused Genie to back off from her his face was filled with worry and a hint of sadness from her rage fit but Lila then calmed herself before heading off to find Aladdin.

Genie followed behind but not as close as Lila thought he would, Lila felt bad for the way she treated him “ Genie I’m-“.

“ Lila! Watch out! “ Genie grabbed Lila and flew up onto a building “ Genie! What you doing? “ Lila questioned but quickly turned to see the griffin staring up at her, the griffin screeched out loudly to the two before she started to fly up to where they were standing “ Hang on, I got you covered! “ Genie stood in front of Lila “ Hey bird face! Come after me! “ Genie yelled at the griffin which slashed at him with her paw but was then knocking him down onto the floor below.

“ Genie! Are you alright? “ Aladdin asked running over to him, Genie rubbed his head as he stood up “ I’m fine it’s just Lila! She is being rude to me because I’m worrying too much, I’m only worrying because I care about her “.

“ Fine if Lila wants to put her life in danger then let her “Iago said pushing Genie’s emotion’s up “ No we have to help her, this isn’t about her getting hurt anymore, if she carries on like this, she’s gonna get herself killed “ Genie explained which Aladdin nodded in agreement with “ Well lets go get her then! “ Genie nodded and jumped on Carpet before flying up, finding Lila standing near the griffin.

Lila looked up at the griffin, she sensed sorrow from the screeches that came from the griffin, Lila than stepped forward towards the Griffin  “ Lila! What are you doing?! “ Aladdin yelled, Lila looked back at the gang “ Its fine just hand me the egg “ Lila asked looking back at them but Genie had then transformed into helicopter.

“ Give yourself up! We have you surrounded! “ Genie exclaimed trying to flash its lights at the griffin but it clearly wasn’t working as Lila hoped for “ Genie stop it! It isn’t helping I’ll deal with this! She’s calm around me “ Lila explained walking over to the griffin over “ But Lila it will hurt you! “.

“ It won’t Genie, I’m fine see! “ Lila then reached around the bandage area of her waist which was now completely healed.

“ Just trust me and give me the egg “.

Genie proofed back to his normal state as he watched Aladdin fly up to her while still on carpet as he pasted the egg to her.

“ Genie come on, Lila can handle this “ Aladdin exclaimed.

The griffin looked at Lila for a moment which Lila knew why these were one of the many creatures her father created in his years of being a god for earth, the Griffin had realized that a new God had come from the word of its old creator which is why it did not attack Lila it simply bowed its head to her and let her touch her head.

“ I’m sorry that you lost your baby but I was able to get it back to you “ Lila whispered to it as she stroked her head, as they both looked down at the egg which slowly started to hatch open in front of them “ Oh hey look! Its hatching “ Iago exclaimed as he flew over to get a better look on Lila’s shoulder.

The new-born griffin looked out from its egg at its new sightings but set its eyes on its mother which made it screech happily.

Aladdin and Genie watched from afar at Lila and the griffin family “ I think Lila has a connection with animal’s or something “ Aladdin said which made Genie think for a moment before looking back at the sight of Lila helping the new born onto her mother’s back, his thoughts traced back to her now completely healed self which is not possible for any human being to have “ Do you think maybe she is something else .. Maybe? “ Genie asked.

Aladdin gave his friend a confused expression “ No why? “ he replied but genie than shook the feeling of answer away “ It’s nothing I’m just thinking out loud “ he said before looking back at a now smiling Lila.

“ I just think she is a very special girl “ .