Chapter One

Anubis' chosen son

The silver haired man walked into the dimly lit temple, the priests bowing to him. His given name was Prince Asim, and as his name suggested, he was a protector of the temple of the dog. His father was the great god Anubis, his mother a beautiful Egyptian queen named Umayma.

"Asim," his mother called, "What are you doing? You are to be ready for the arrival of your princess to be."

"I know, Mother. But do I really want to marry a girl I hardly know?" He hated being forced into something he didn't want.

"I heard that Princess Ojufemi is the prized jewel of Memphis, and you would do well to marry the girl. It would assure your step father, the Pharaoh, that you are the chosen son of our great god Anubis." She touched his dog like ears, the same ears he'd inherited from his father.

"Mother! I'm to old for you to do that!"

"You will always be my precious boy. Now go prepare for the boat."

Asim did as his mother bid him. The slaves drew a comforting bath for him. Asim drifted to sleep.

A few hours later, a slave girl woke him up. "My Prince, the boat is here and you're not ready."

"Very well, young Kikyo. Hand me my robe."

She did as instructed. Kikyo was his favorite slave girl. He'd bedded her several times. If she became with child, Asim could always have her sent elsewhere. Kikyo had never refused him. Who would ever refuse the great crowned prince Asim? But what of this princess? Would she take a lover on the side as he would do? What was she thinking right now?

Kikyo helped her master dress in the royal colors, blue and gold. She placed the royal necklace on his chest, and the signet ring on his left third finger, identifying him as not only the crowned prince of Egypt, but also the son of Anubis.

"Kikyo."

"Yes, my prince?"

"I require a bed partner tonight. I will send for you tonight. It may be our last night together. But know you will be well taken care of."

"As my prince wishes. I will answer your beckoning call." She bowed and left his chambers. Asim walked to the stable where his chariot awaited him. It was time to meet his future wife.

a/n I've never done an Inuyasha fan fiction with an ancient Egyptian flair. Hopefully It will be the best piece I've written