AUTHORS NOTE: erm hello , this is my first story and it will probably be terrible and awkward , but I still hope you enjoy!!!
"I present you princess Lucy , daughter of the great Roman emperor Jude!"
Lucy looked around nervous as the messenger announced her presence. She was located at a room without a ceiling. Tall marble pillars rose from the ground , and hanged between them light curtains , moving from the soft breeze.
On her left side there was a set of stairs leading to the Nile. Girls bathed with pieces of white fabric framing their bodies.
"Princess I welcome you to Egypt. It is a pleasure to have you here."
Lucy looked away from the river. In a corner , pillows were placed forming a sitting space. There sat a man , close to the age of her father , and beside him a younger man .The older man had dark red hair , tan skin and bright yellow eyes. He smiled at Lucy and motioned her to take a seat.That must be Pharaoh Igneel.
As she took a seat she observed the younger man. He had a head of dark hair , dark blue eyes and was paler than his father.
"How was your trip?" Igneel asked.
"It was mostly peaceful." Lucy answered and placed her hands on her lap , smoothing her toga. She observed her surroundings and the people around her. It was very different from Rome. Everyone here had khol lined eyes and were extremely tan.Must be the sun.
"Very well. How is Jude?" Igneel said.
"Father is well and very preoccupied with his duties as emperor. As a token of your hospitality and an apology for not being able to be here , he sends a gift." Lucy motioned her hand and the curtains opened bringing in four guards , each pair holding between them a prisoner.
"My father says they shall be slaves under your orders." Lucy added.
She didn't want any of this. No one deserved to be treated as an object but no one objected him.
As the guards brought the slaves in , a blue haired woman and a black haired man , the woman spitted before the Pharaoh's feet."Juvia will never bow down to you." she scowled.
Igneel let out a rumbling laugh. He was laughing so hard that tears fell from his eyes."This one is feisty!"he laughed.
"We will see if you will think the same thing when Juvia cuts your throat open!" Juvia growled. The guards pulled on Juvia's chains tighter as if afraid that the threat might come true. " Take them to the slaves master and have them positioned somewhere at the palace." Igneel ordered the guards. " And make sure the lady is well branded." he added.
The guards bowed at him and dragged the slaves inside.
"Sorry for this commotion princess. Slaves can be sometimes... hard to handle with." Igneel said beaming. " How unthoughtful of me! I haven't introduced you to my son." he motioned at the dark haired man , who bowed his head. " This is Gray my second in line. He is not my biological son , as I am sure you have noticed, but I love him never the less." he said and patted Gray's shoulder. "As for the first one , I haven't got the slightest of his location. He is probably hunting or fooling around." After Igneel finished talking there was an uncomfortable silence between them.
"Um.. I don't intend to sound rude , but I would like to rest. Our trip has been really exhausting so far. " Lucy said refusing to look up. "Of course princess. Cana will show you to your rooms." Then a brown haired woman with a silly smile came out from behind a curtain. Lucy got up and bid her goodbyes to the court and followed Cana inside.
The palace was huge. It was a building made out of stone and marble , with lots of windows and wall drawings. After taking turns and climbing stairs they finally arrived at Lucy's quarters. Her room was huge. As the rest of the palace its wall were decorated with drawings and tapestries of previous pharaohs and gods. A huge balcony took up most of one wall . Curtains were swaying with the soft breeze. Lucy ran and jumped onto her bed . It was like a dream with its soft linen sheets and plushy pillows . The room also had a golden table with a marble bowl and golden vase for washing in the morning.
Lucy's eyes slowly closed and she sleep took over her.
When Lucy woke up she had no idea what time it was. In fact she was in such a daze that she momentarily forgot where she was. A thin blanket was covering her. Cana must have come in while I was sleeping. At the far edge of the bed was what looked like to be a dress. It was white and had gold threat stitched at the edges. It came with a gold neck piece adorned with blood red rubies. Finally a pair of leather sandals completed the outfit. Lucy took the bell from her bedside table and gave it a twirl. Cana came in moments later with the same smile from before.
"What can I do for you princess?" Cana asked. "Please , call me Lucy. What is the purpose of this dress?" Lucy motioned to the dress. "Well the Pharaoh would like to join him and his family for dinner. He told me to help you get ready." Cana smirked.
"Um where can I take a bath?" Lucy asked. " You can either bathe at the Nile or at the bathhouse. Since the sun is setting I would suggest the bathhouse. It is warmer." Cana answered with a smile. "Then lead the way Cana." Lucy sported the same smile. Cana headed towards a chest and took out pieces of fabric for drying and bottles of essence.
They both made their way to the bathhouse.
By the time she and Cana arrived outside the dining hall , Lucy was so nervous she was trembling. Horrible thoughts were swarming her head. What if they don't like me? What if I trip and fall? What if I make a mess?
Cana put a hand on her shoulder and gave her a reassuring squeeze. Lucy took a deep breath and calmed her nerves . The doors opened and she faced a large dining room