My Protector
Author: JessC
Rating: PG-13
Summary: A story of how Nefertiri met her med-jai lover. Slightly different from the ancient Egyptian scenes from the movie! enjoy : )
It was morning, and the sun began to rise over the Nile casting shadows onto the fisherman's boats. This was Nefertiri's favourite time of the day, the cool air that still remained from the night sent shivers through her skin, smells of herbs and spices rose from the kitchen entering through her window, and the mumbling noise from the streets was calming as the market stalls opened to sell their goods. Nefertiri rose from her bed pulling her robe around herself and walked onto the balcony sighing as the thought of another day filled with business and protocol came to mind. Since she was a child she had been put under immense pressure to remain loyal to her father and to Egypt but she had always wondered what life would be like if she didn't have duties of being a princess.
Nefertiri's thoughts were disturbed as Tey, Nefertiri's servant entered her chamber carrying a tray full of fine delicacies
"Morning Princess, I hope you slept well" Tey and Nefertiri had become good friends since Nefertiri's mother had died. Tey had always been there for her to talk to and confide in especially when Nefertiri had got into trouble. "I shall put your food down here, I shall be back when you have finished." Even though their friendship was strong Tey knew that there was certain protocol that she must stick by, certain things like addressing the princess by 'Princess' and not by her full name
"Thank you Tey, you always know how to take care of me…"
"Is something wrong Princess? you seem lost in thought?"
"Well you see I met this… nothing its nothing I'm fine, thank you Tey you may leave me"
"Yes princess"
Nefertiri soon became washed up in her own thoughts again as her thoughts drifted back to a few days earlier. She had agreed to take part in a formal 'game', which would decide her fate. She had undoubtedly lost to her opponent Anck-Sunamun, a more distinguished fighter. The problem was not that she was embarrassed to lose in front of her father and his court but the idea of loosing to her and what the consequences would be infuriated her. The idea of that woman marrying her father angered her "How could he not see through her falseness and scheming?" Anck-Sunamun was a pretty girl who only managed to enter the palace walls for entertainment purposes. Her fighting skills were known throughout the land and so she was summoned to compete in the games. A positive thing did occur with Nefertiri's loss, she had been put in charge as royal protector of the Bracelet of Anubis, only she was allowed to enter and everyday she would attend the cartouche chamber to check that it had not been disturbed.
On her way to the chamber Nefertiri noticed that her father had summoned his med-jai, worried that there may be trouble Nefertiri entered the court fearful that rebels and outlaws were nearby.
"father?" Nefertiri called from across the room
Pharaoh rose from his seat to embrace his daughter "Nefertiri, my beautiful daughter, how are you on this fine morning?"
"I am fine… I was worried about you, is there trouble? when I saw the med- jai I assumed…"
"Bright and aware you are my daughter but I promise you the med-jai are here with good news not bad"
"Good news father?"
"Yes, I have been informed of a new arrival to our med-jai, he is strong and known for his courage and loyalty. You will meet him tonight, I am sure you will get to know and become very fond of him"
"Why so father?"
"I have decided to appoint him to you as your new bodyguard"
End Chapter One
Author: JessC
Rating: PG-13
Summary: A story of how Nefertiri met her med-jai lover. Slightly different from the ancient Egyptian scenes from the movie! enjoy : )
It was morning, and the sun began to rise over the Nile casting shadows onto the fisherman's boats. This was Nefertiri's favourite time of the day, the cool air that still remained from the night sent shivers through her skin, smells of herbs and spices rose from the kitchen entering through her window, and the mumbling noise from the streets was calming as the market stalls opened to sell their goods. Nefertiri rose from her bed pulling her robe around herself and walked onto the balcony sighing as the thought of another day filled with business and protocol came to mind. Since she was a child she had been put under immense pressure to remain loyal to her father and to Egypt but she had always wondered what life would be like if she didn't have duties of being a princess.
Nefertiri's thoughts were disturbed as Tey, Nefertiri's servant entered her chamber carrying a tray full of fine delicacies
"Morning Princess, I hope you slept well" Tey and Nefertiri had become good friends since Nefertiri's mother had died. Tey had always been there for her to talk to and confide in especially when Nefertiri had got into trouble. "I shall put your food down here, I shall be back when you have finished." Even though their friendship was strong Tey knew that there was certain protocol that she must stick by, certain things like addressing the princess by 'Princess' and not by her full name
"Thank you Tey, you always know how to take care of me…"
"Is something wrong Princess? you seem lost in thought?"
"Well you see I met this… nothing its nothing I'm fine, thank you Tey you may leave me"
"Yes princess"
Nefertiri soon became washed up in her own thoughts again as her thoughts drifted back to a few days earlier. She had agreed to take part in a formal 'game', which would decide her fate. She had undoubtedly lost to her opponent Anck-Sunamun, a more distinguished fighter. The problem was not that she was embarrassed to lose in front of her father and his court but the idea of loosing to her and what the consequences would be infuriated her. The idea of that woman marrying her father angered her "How could he not see through her falseness and scheming?" Anck-Sunamun was a pretty girl who only managed to enter the palace walls for entertainment purposes. Her fighting skills were known throughout the land and so she was summoned to compete in the games. A positive thing did occur with Nefertiri's loss, she had been put in charge as royal protector of the Bracelet of Anubis, only she was allowed to enter and everyday she would attend the cartouche chamber to check that it had not been disturbed.
On her way to the chamber Nefertiri noticed that her father had summoned his med-jai, worried that there may be trouble Nefertiri entered the court fearful that rebels and outlaws were nearby.
"father?" Nefertiri called from across the room
Pharaoh rose from his seat to embrace his daughter "Nefertiri, my beautiful daughter, how are you on this fine morning?"
"I am fine… I was worried about you, is there trouble? when I saw the med- jai I assumed…"
"Bright and aware you are my daughter but I promise you the med-jai are here with good news not bad"
"Good news father?"
"Yes, I have been informed of a new arrival to our med-jai, he is strong and known for his courage and loyalty. You will meet him tonight, I am sure you will get to know and become very fond of him"
"Why so father?"
"I have decided to appoint him to you as your new bodyguard"
End Chapter One