"There's my little girl."
My father said softly, a lot more soft than I thought was possible for his size and kind.
"You look . . . nice Isis."
Montu said as he tried to think of a word quick. We took our seats, and Sire briefed us on the protocol of this homecoming.
"What about you know . . . the mark?"
I whispered to my father.
"Leave that to us Isis."
Osiris said to me quietly, and I nod my head.
"Come, we've landed."
"Yes Sire."
The ramp came down and we were welcomed by the bright suns. With my eyes I scanned the huge crowd that was cheering for the return of their King and Prince; as I came into their line of sight and I took note that they quiet down a little. Eno'd been waiting at the bottom of the ramp.
"King Makhai and Prince Montu has returned and welcome Princess Isis and her personal bodyguard Unblooded Warrior Osiris!"
The crowed broke out in cheers, the males roaring out happily. We walked down and off the ramp and down the road.
"Relax Isis, everything will be fine."
My brother reassures me as he place a light but firm grip upon my shoulder.
"All right brother, I'll try."
My voice was shaky, but still I walked on with my head held high, and that's all that matters. At the end of the road there was some kind of metal death trap looking thing.
"Sire what is that? It looks like some sort of death trap."
He laughs loudly at me and pats me on the head.
"This is how we will make it home."
My mouth made a big "O" and I nodded my head.
"Females first."
Eno'd said with a mocking kindness hidden in his voice, I smiled none the less and got in and everyone else fell in line after me.
"How much longer till we get to . . . where ever we're going?"
I asked timidly as I played with the hem of my cape.
"Five minuets, and we will be home. From there you will meet your mother."
I felt a knot forming in my stomach and throat.
"Will she . . . will she accept me like you did Sire?"
I looked out the window as this metal death trap took to the air.
"She's a . . . how would you say-oh I know a fiery woman, but she will accept you."
I nodded and stared at the scene that passed us by below.