Nights in Egypt

Chapter Seven: Fireflies


"Ms. Katara," Iroh's face suddenly hit a very grave tone after taking a dainty sip from his tea glass. "My keen ears have picked up something of importance, your future." Katara nodded, curious for him to continue. "It involves the Pharaoh, my brother, King Ozai. . ." He trailed off stroking his beard.

Katara cringed at the sound of his name, Iroh noted this.

"Word on the grapevine is. . .He wishes to make you his new mistress."

Katara's fingers that rested neatly on his thighs curled inward, fisting the delicately smooth silk material. She didn't lower her eyes; she kept them locked with Iroh's gold and summoned all her courage towards her. "I decline."

Iroh's face turned skeptical. "You have no choice. He rules these lands. You stay here, he will send guards. You run away, he will have you hunted down."

Betrayal flashed in her eyes. "No!" She quickly got to her feet. "I will not. I am not one of his natives he can order around." She began to pace, the silk material of her dress fluttering behind her. She now realized she was trying really hard not to yell at Iroh. She didn't want to upset him. She didn't trust him.

She didn't trust any of them.

The likes of those Egyptian scu– Her thoughts were abruptly halted by a new leering voice from outside.

"'Not one of his natives'?" A new voice called, Katara turned, finding the Prince of Egypt standing in the desert garden just past the open doors and ruffling gossamer curtains. He was heavily in disguise: dark black cloak and a few of his golden and ruby necklaces, and other elevated signs of wealth, removed. His eyes were blazing angry gold and the comet shaped scar looked even more menacing in the light of the high afternoon.

Katara's breath caught.

"Now, now." Iroh stood and stepped between them. "Calm down you two."

Slowly, Katara back up to the door.

Iroh raised his hands defensively. "Ms. Katara, my nephew, Prince Zuko of Egypt. He'd like to have a few words with you."


Sorry, sorry, sorry for the long wait. I've been caught up in my movies and original stories and original characters and playlist and few straying ideas for this story. No matter how much time it takes! It will be finished! And the next chap is almost done~ I'm so cute. Look at me I'm adorable~!

Please review, don;t leave the cute child alone in the dark, I'll get kidnapped and unable to finish the story~

~QueenVamp