***This is based on the fact that Tut was revived successfully and is now back to rule over his kingdom. Sphinx...well, he's doing his own thing...***

Disclaimer: I do not own anything from this game, just using these two to satisfy my own needs. Please enjoy and let me know, KINDLY, if there is something you don't get or if something sounds odd. ^_^ thankies and enjoy

Chapter 1

::The Trainer...::

"It is time for your combat training my king." The voice came from broad shoulders that moved ahead of him, blocking the new King from seeing where they were going. He looked around to try and remember where he was and if there was an alternate hall nearby that he could escape through. The hall was just like every other one in the building. Long, bright and plain. The same flower pots lined the walls every tenth column and statues were evenly placed beside windows. Brown eyes watched silently as they continued down the hall.

"..." He honestly didn't care for physical work. Not after he had been burned, electrified, transformed, cut up and flattened in the castle of Uruk. And now that he was once again alive he did not want that to change because of some trainer who wanted him to grow bulging muscles.

"No need to worry. We got you the best teacher that we could. He's renowned for training great warriors." The guard turned around to smile before continuing on down the corridor.

"Oh...good." He looked down at his hands as he fidgeted. He really didn't feel like dealing with pain...or death...

"Now that you're back, in both ways, we have to make sure that you stay that way. No one will capture you ever again. Your bother was the first and last person to succeed in the capture of a king." The heavy doors in front of them were opened by two slaves who obediently bowed in respect once they saw who they were in the presence of.

He attempted to look over the larger frame in front of him but failed and instead started to quietly decline. "I am humbled by your concern, but to be honest-"

"Here we are!" He moved aside so the King could see the room. Brown eyes worriedly looked around. There were freshly sharpened weapons on a large rack and mats everywhere for hand-to-hand combat. There were also a number of others in the room, mainly soldiers keeping in shape. All of this just because of a simple kidnaping? It wasn't even his brother who took him! It was a selfish God who had magical powers but wanted more. "Everyone out! It is the King's time to train!"

"Hah, I would so love to see how that turns out."

"Yeah, someone who has so many bodyguards obviously isn't capable of putting up a fight."

"..." Tut watched as everyone left, a small snicker here and there as he was left alone in the room with the bodyguard. "You really don't have to do that. I don't want-" He grabbed a hold of the guard's arm to draw his attention but he merely darted forward as someone entered the room.

"There you are!" The guard moved aside so Tut could see who he was talking too. His jaw fell but he quickly collected himself as he watched the older chubby man shake hands with his guard. He watched silently as they interacted. Maybe if they got engulfed in the conversation he could sneak away...but what would that say about him as a king? "Now, start him with the basics. He's never had any training so be careful with him."

"A good defense is a good offense no?" The older man smiled before they both broke out in laughter. Tut looked between them nervously as they laughed heartily. Defense? Sure, he needed that...but...offense? What was that anyway?

"Haha...ha..." What were they even talking about?

"Don't worry, I'll take good care of him. He'll be a new man when I'm through with him. We'll have lots of fun, won't we your highness?" With a good laugh, the older man smacked Tut's shoulder in jest and he flinched at the sudden impact. He gave his bodyguard a nervous smile that was on the borderline of breaking.

"Y-yeah...ow..." He reached up casually to hold his upper arm, nurturing the red skin with his fingers. "Loads..." He watched the bodyguard wave before disappearing and Tut reluctantly looked at his trainer.

...I am so dead...

2 Hours later...

The chubby man pulled the guard off to the side and quietly spoke with him out of Tut's hearing range. He simply watched the two from where he lay on the bed.

(whispering)

"Ya know...maybe he just isn't cut out for combat..."

"But how is the young lord supposed to protect himself?"

"Protect himself? From what? Himself?"

This: Tut running away from danger. Run into column.*SMACK*

or this: running away from danger. Trip on mat, or in real life, a rock.

or this: given shiny sword. Swing in every direction possible to get a falling leaf, eyes closed. Cuts the branches above him and they fall on him.

or this: given ball and chain, swinging above his head like an idiot. Whacks his head off.

or THIS: Throws a boomerang. Comes back hits him in head.

or THIS: Shoot wild boar with arrow, doesn't hit vital point, so it isn't dead. Chases after him, he runs like an idiot then back to number one.

"There's no way to protect him from himself." The older man threw an arm around the guard's shoulders before walking out of the room. He glanced at the person on the bed before they disappeared.

"But it isn't his fault! He just...its who he is. But it isn't his fault."He could hear his guard defending him, but to be honest, what he was saying was true.

"Then whose is it? The worlds'? Maybe he should have a body guard or something..."

"Yeah, I know...after all I won't be around forever..." The door quietly shut behind them and their voices dulled to a point that he could no longer hear them. He only caught bits and pieces of the conversation, but still...he knew it was true. He was a hopeless cause. He sighed before painfully rolling onto his side. His entire body was sore and covered with bandages. He felt like a mummy all over again.

"Well now, doesn't this bring back memories." The sultry voice echoed inside the room and Tut jumped and rolled in the direction of the voice. His brown eyes grew larger when he saw who he didn't expect to see.

"S-Sphinx?" His voice was higher then usual and he failed to conceal the surprise and happiness that he felt. He was leaning against the wall beside the door, looking. Just looking at him with those eyes. "How did you–when were you–what are you doing here?" Tut was trying to piece everything together, but none of it made sense. He gave up soon after and looked up to see Sphinx shrug his shoulders before he started towards the bed.

"Well, I heard that you have a new trainer so I just wanted to see if you were actually able to learn something." Brown eyes watched as Sphinx casually walked over to him, sitting on the edge of the bed nearest him. Tut lifted himself and moved back to lean against headboard so he could speak with him properly. He openly flinched as the designs on the headboard dug into his back. Like always, Sphinx was watching. Tut was startled as an arm wrapped around him, pulling him to rest against the larger, more muscular, and warmer body of the demigod. He took a deep breath and sighed, closing his eyes as he leaned his weight against the willing body. The accessory around his neck and the cloth around his ribs caused some discomfort, but he managed to get comfortable, moving his face closer to his neck. He smelled so free. He was wild and untamed and he smelled like the outdoors. It was so...calming...and relaxing...Sphinx almost seemed to take his time doing whatever it was he was doing, but Tut wasn't unhappy with it. He didn't mind the close proximity. When he was released, he found two of his fluffiest pillows waiting for his wounded back as he leaned to rest against the headboard once more. The moment that he was away from the other's body he collected himself and looked at him, fully attentive.

"So...you did this to yourself? I should have known. You were always so clumsy..." Hazel eyes watched him closely with a smirk plastered on his face. There was a knowing gleam in those light eyes and Tut narrowed his gaze, unable to prevent the red flush that grew up his neck. Something brushed against his leg beneath the blanket and he shivered. His eyes went right back to those intense eyes that watched his every movement. It felt like he was a meal for the hungry beast the way that he looked at him.

"S-Sphinx...your tail...its kinda...uhmm..."

"Hm?" They both looked down to watch as his tail slowly crept up beneath the blanket, wanting to feel the warmth that it knew he possessed. Sphinx stood up, forcing his tail to follow him. He smacked it when it tried to creep around his body. He grinned sheepishly, rubbing the back of his neck."Well...can't really blame it...you are the most defenseless when you're hurt." He took his seat once again, this time making sure that his tail was on top of the blanket. They both looked at it as it thumped around, dejected. Brown eyes looked up to see Sphinx looking at him like the predator he was and he had to look away. He could feel the burn of his blush everywhere and it annoyed him as well as embarrassed him beyond human limits that this was the only man that ever saw him this way.

"Yeah..."

"I remember having to wrap your wounds...no, wait, I just had to adjust them every once in a while. You were in wraps 24/7 then." Sphinx chuckled lightly at the memory and Tut's lips turned into a pout.

"Stop laughing. It isn't funny...I was dead you know! And...I don't like to remember that...It was scary...but you wouldn't understand that...not knowing if I'd be able to return to normal...if I'd ever be human again..." Tut's voice began to shake and he looked away as tears threatened to fall. The memories of being dead were haunting as well as the numbness that he had felt the entire time. The emptiness. The loneliness. Merely remembering those feelings brought a hurricane of old fears back to life.

"Tut..."

"Tut! Oh my goodness, I heard that they overworked you in training and I was sooo—what are you doing here?" Nefertiti stopped in the doorway to look upon the scene. Tut looked at her with teary eyes and Sphinx took a side glance her way before ignoring her. He didn't move from where he was; on top of Tut with his mouth open as if to bite him. "Sphinx!"

His teeth snapped together as he lowered his head, glaring over at the redhead.

"Out. Now. Whoever said that you're welcome in here when no one's around! And you've made my baby cry! Go now before I call the guards!" Her manicured nail pointed out into the hall where she had just come from and her other hand remained on her hip. He reluctantly slid off the bed, growling quietly as a sign of displeasure before complying with her demands. As he moved through the doorway his eyes were dark as he glared and his tail accidently smacked her in the face as he passed. Her begrudging look earned a cockily raised eyebrow and smirk from him before he disappeared down one of the halls.

SKIP

"What are we going to do about his protection...he's defenseless by himself..." The guard let out a troubled sigh as he slowly made his way down the hall towards the King's chambers. "There isn't anyone here that's able to look after him except for me..." He stopped upon hearing laughter and he turned to see that the king and the others were still at dinner. The laughter was coming from King Tut himself. "Wow...I haven't seen him laugh in a while..."

"They're talking about his training...quite entertaining I must say..." The voice came from the dark corner beside him and he moved back as someone stepped out. "What are you looking at?" Hazel eyes looked down at the guard as if he were a lesser being and the guard looked right back at him in shock.

"I just...when...how did you get inside the palace gates? I thought you weren't allowed-"

"You mortals cannot stop someone like me. Besides, I came to visit." He looked back over at the dinner table to see Tut looking over. He waved a clawed hand at him and Tut started to glare before turning back to his meal haughtily. "Ouch..."

The guard watched him and the way he watched his majesty before looking between the two. He suddenly had a brilliant idea. He took a hold of the other man and pulled him away from the doorway before his wrist was grasped and squeezed. "Stop! I just want to talk!" The guard let go of him the second his wrist was grabbed and looking up he saw the hazel eyes glowing. "Would you be King Tut's bodyguard?"

"What? No. I'm not going to make extra work for myself. Why on earth would I do such a thing for you humans?" The question took him by surprise and he didn't even know where the man was going with it, but there was no way that Tut would like him protecting him.

"You have to! Tut can't fight and we need him to be safe at all times and you're strong and able and he doesn't seem to mind having you around and-"

"I'll do it." Sphinx interrupted before he had the chance to say anymore and walked back to the doorway. Standing there he watched Tut as he picked up a sea shell and looked at it as if it were some disgusting monster. Nefertiti asked him if there was something wrong with it and he shook his head before closing his eyes and slurping the creature down his throat. Turning to the side he gagged openly.

"Huh?" The guard was still lost and he looked at the demigod with confusion written all over his face. Hazel eyes looked back at him from a painted face, a dark gleam in their depths. The guards deep blue eyes looked at him with concern as he smirked, showing a canine.

"I said I'll take the job."

Few days later

"What can I do to help Nefertiti?" Tut looked over her shoulder to watch as she trimmed the flowers with the knife that she had confiscated from him earlier after he beheaded a rosebush. She looked over her shoulder at him and he gave her a goofy grin. "Did you think of something?"

"...water the plants over there would you?" She shook her head like he was bothering her and he obediently went over to grab the watering bowl. As he passed the entrance to the garden he caught a glimpse of Sphinx and his bodyguard. He halted in mid step. Sphinx caught him looking and he hurriedly went to the fountain with the bowl, collecting the water. What was he doing here? No...he could be going to the main gates...they're near here after all...

"Nefertiti! I have found Kind Tut a new bodyguard. Sphinx has agreed to the job. It was just confirmed by the council this morning. He is now officially a member of the guard." He threw a friendly arm around Sphinx and Tut looked between the two. Sphinx's eyes were fixed only on him while the guard was looking between Nefertiti and himself. He had to be playing a trick on him...it couldn't be true...but the blue eyes that Tut had looked into for so many years held only truth and that was when it struck him. No wonder Sphinx had been so sweet the night before...

"What?" Nefertiti's look was deadly as she gazed at Tut, eyes ablaze with accusations. His dark brown eyes were large and innocent as he looked back at her before glancing at Sphinx. He didn't even know about it until the guard said it. That look soon turned to Sphinx as he threw an arm around Tut's small shoulders, eyes smiling at the redhead. Tut's thin frame was pulled against his bulky body before his sultry voice could be heard. The persistent tail that was always trying to get close wound itself around the leg nearest Sphinx and Tut jumped as it coiled tightly around his leg.

"Don't worry about anything your majesty, I'll take good care of you every hour of every day. Even while you sleep. No one will dare to lay a finger on you while I'm around." His smile was unnerving and Tut looked at him in disbelief. There was something wrong here. Brown eyes looked up to look at the demigod in question before he was pulled away by an angry redhead. Tut stumbled after him because of the vice like grip that his tail had on him and the innocent received a deadly glare that threatened to burn his pupils with their intensity. He moved back as much as he could, leg still anchored to Sphinx's side.

"Simone! Why him of all people?" She released Sphinx in order to point an accusing finger and he slipped away while she was distracted. Tut watched numbly as he crept back over to him, wrapping his arm around his shoulder to plant his hand on his chest. Nefertiti continued to ramble on. Tut watched with fear as she turned to look at her criminal. "Can't you see that they don't...get...along..."

"You know, I was serious when I said no one will lay a finger on you. But I can't promise that everyone will listen..." Sphinx leaned down close to his rounded face, eyes piercing Tut's brown eyes to capture his mind. He replied with a chuckle that was accompanied by a pair of cherry cheeks. Tut listened as he started to purr, resting his chin on his head. His body was completely relaxed and Tut couldn't help but smile. Opening his eyes he saw Nefertiti watching with blazing eyes. Tut swallowed loudly before Sphinx used the hand on his chest to push his body into his own. Tut reluctantly followed, turning to rest against his body as his muscular arms sheltered him from her gaze.

"Really?" Simone looked over at where the two of them were huddling before looking back at Nefertiti. "There is no need for jealously your highness. He's in good hands, I've seen that man fight and he's nearly invincible. Its almost like he's a god. Besides, after the wedding, you will both have equal time with the King. How is the planning going by the way?"

"Oh, well, there's something that we haven't been able to figure out..." She reluctantly pulled her gaze off the two to focus on the long-time friend. He smiled at her gently before lightly grabbing her arm and leading her toward the garden's exit.

"Huh, well let's see what I can do. I do have some connections in Abydos. I might be able to pull a few strings." The guard looked down at her with a smile before she smiled back, taking a final glance at the two in the garden before following the guard out.

The two looked at them as they left and merely watched them exit and disappear down the hall. Tut stood there, sheltered by his new bodyguard.

"I still have things to do today Sphinx...let go." Sphinx grudgingly released him and moved to step back when something pulled at his ass. Tut looked up to see what was wrong when he caught the most ridiculous face on the demigod. He started to laugh at the expression of pure confusion and shock. Hazel eyes looked at him before his eyes narrowed. Tut leaned back to point at his leg and where his tail was still firmly attached. He continued to laugh as Sphinx tried to pull it off.

"I don't think its going to let go unless you promise him something because even I'm not strong enough to break its hold." Sphinx smirked at the one before him and Tut looked back at him in thought. Looking down, large brown eyes stared at the tail that was curled around his calf.

"Um...I won't try to trim your hair for a...month?" It tightened and Tut leaned against Sphinx as he lost balance. Hazel eyes watched him in amusement.

"You're going to have to do better then that your Majesty."

"...really?" Brown eyes looked at him with discomfort but Sphinx didn't waver. "...fine...you can hold me tonight..." It loosened but didn't let go completely. "Wah? Come on! Really?" He looked at its owner with annoyance before closing his eyes and sighing angrily. "Okay! Both of you can touch me tonight...I just want to go." He looked at the ground as it unwound itself and happily swayed behind the firm legs that held him up.

"That's all you needed to say." Sphinx let him go and followed closely as he left the garden. "Now...let's see if I can make you learn something before you go and kill yourself." Tut jumped as a hand lightly tapped his ass before lightly resting against his lower back.

"..."

The blush that crept up his neck went all the way to his ears and it didn't disappear for a long time.

Training::

"We will start with the basics. So get ready to-" Sphinx started to walk around him and when he started to talk about the basics, Tut sighed before interrupting patiently.

"They already tried that." Tut looked at him with a bored expression. He had already gotten beat to a pulp because of his own actions. He wasn't about to do the same thing with Sphinx. The demigod smirked in response.

"Not with me. Now, are you ready?" Sphinx stood firmly in front of him, feet spread and hands behind his back as if he were waiting for him to make the first move. Tut watched him with uncertainty. What the hell did he mean by 'with him?'

"Uh...sure...?" Tut barely had the chance to blink before Sphinx threw something at him. On reflex, Tut ducked as something flew over his head that he was holding for protection. A large sigh came from his trainer and he looked up at him from his balled position on the floor.

"Come on, can't you at least catch a stick?" Sphinx rolled his eyes before motioning at the floor behind him. Tut looked back to see a scrawny looking twig on the floor. He looked at it for some time before looking back at Sphinx. He gave him a look that said 'pick it up now' and so he did. "First you are going to learn how to wield a sword. Now, do you know the stance you should have when holding a sword?" The look that Sphinx received was one of lunacy. Tut looked at him as if he were crazy, and in this case, he probably was.

"Uhm, I don't mean to burst your bubble buuuttt...this is a stick. Not a sword." Tut waved the twig in the demigod's face as if he were some child who couldn't tell a circle from a square. Sphinx's face dropped when Tut rolled his eyes.

"I know. Think of it as a sword. Training with me is going to be just as hard as it was with the other guy but its going to be a lot less dangerous." Sphinx put a hand on his hip, a stern look on his face. He felt like a mother scolding her child for touching a flame.

"But this isn't a sword. And the other trainer let me use real weapons right off the bat, so why won't you-" Tut was cut off just as he was about to reach his point. Sphinx snapped his teeth in his direction before speaking.

"Because I know you. Nothing is going to happen to you so long as I'm around, and that involves protecting you from yourself."

"...a stick?"

"A stick."

"A stick?"

"...yes, we have discussed this. It is a stick. Now, hurry up and get into your stance." The smirk that he had been wearing when they started was slowly starting to dissipate.

"But a sword wouldn't break if I did this!" Tut approached Sphinx who watched him with curious eyes before he whacked Sphinx on the arm. The moment it hit his bicep, the twig snapped in half, part of it flying off in some unknown direction. They both watched as it landed on the floor on the other side of the room. Tut was hesitant to look up at Sphinx. He was watching him with a narrowed gaze. It was silent as Tut felt his glare pierce his mind. "Um...I need another stick..."

"...I'll go and find another one..." Sphinx sighed in annoyance before heading for the doorway. Just as he was about to leave he stopped and turned back to where Tut was standing. "Do not move." He pointed a finger at him to indicate just how serious he was and Tut nodded, holding half of the stick behind his back. He left after watching him for a few moments. Tut remained standing clueless in the middle of the room for only a short period of time. Looking down, he saw that the small stick was still useable. Getting into the correct stance he acted as if he were in a major battle with the enemy. The small stick was waved around as if it were a real sword, hitting the invisible enemy.

"Take that! And that! Haha! Unguard!" His private battle involved numerous flying attacks that he failed most of the time, embarrassing himself to no one in particular. He laughed aloud when he landed on his rump before repelling the enemy and following up with an onslaught of attacks.

Little did he know, someone was watching him from the shadows.