Chapter Two: Meeting Him
After hearing of her father's proposal Nefertiri carried on with her duties and made her way to the chamber. She had put on a false smile that had pleased her father telling him how grateful she was and how much it showed her that he cared, but deep down inside she was appalled, did he think of her as weak? why would he want to protect her in such a confined way?
"A bodyguard! I never requested a bodyguard, I've never needed a bodyguard, I am perfectly capable of taking care of myself and father should know that! why would he think that I need to be protected? the temple walls are safe enough for me…aren't they?.. It has got to be that Anck-Sunamun! just because I lost to her in combat does not mean that I am not experienced in the art of combat, she must have had a word with father…oooh"
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As night came Pharaoh had requested that Nefertiri was to be dressed in her finest gown, and that she was to wear her finest jewellery. This was to be a very special night for Pharaoh and for the kingdom. Nefertiri was his finest treasure and he wanted to guard it the best way he could. He had heard great stories about the western med-jai, his bravery and loyalty were key things that was needed in a man who was to take on such an important and sacred task. Med-jai leaders, and members of the court had all gathered awaiting the arrival of Nefertiri, she was known to always keep you waiting and tonight was to be no exception. She entered the chamber searching through people trying to find her father, she knew that he must be talking to his guest probably telling stories of how he had managed to build and create such beautiful temples, sphinxes and pyramids. She suddenly spotted him across the room with a small group of med-jai and clung to his right arm was his wife to-be Anck-Sunamun…
"Father!" she called
"Nefertiri! you are just in time" leaving his company including Anck- Sunamun he paced across to the other side of the room to greet her in an embrace. "You my darling daughter are late... again" he smiled reassuring her of his love. "Come, sit with me. I want to get this started, I can not wait for you to meet your new med-jai guard, he is strong and brave…" turning to his daughter in a serious tone "he will protect you when I can not"
The ceremony began with the Med-jai introducing themselves one by one leaving gifts for Nefertiri as a show of their appreciation of protecting her and her father. The leader of the Med-Jai finally stepped forward placing a golden necklace, which was decorated with precious stones, "For you" he said as he moved towards Nefertiri, he bowed as she graciously excepted taking the necklace.
"Your highness, may I present to you with great honour and respect, princess Nefertiri's new guard and protector… Aanen!"
From the back of the room two doors opened as Nefertiri held her breath at who her new protector was to be, everyone seemed excited and pleased to have such a man in the kingdom. He was a foreigner she knew that much, form the west and she soon became intrigued. As the man entered her vision was blocked form the moving heads below her, everyone wanted to see what he looked like, what type of man had the Pharaoh put in charge of his daughter. It seemed to take forever before the man finally came into view but for Nefertiri it was worth the wait. He was unlike anyone she had ever seen before his hair was as light as the sun and his eyes as blue as the morning Nile. Her heart skipped a few beats as she gazed lovingly at the man approaching her.
Finally Aanen stood at the front of the room where Nefertiri and the Pharaoh sat waiting. "I am Aanen loyal member of the med-jai. I have travelled far to reach you and I am honoured that you requested me to guard you"
"Welcome, welcome I have heard such impressive stories about you which I hope you will live up to" giving a reinsuring smile he rose from his chair down the few short steps and embraced the foreigner letting him know of how important his new task was to him.
"I will live up to all expectations highness"
"I am sure you will… now then let me introduce you to my most pressure stone, the most pressure thing you will ever come to meet during your time here! you Aanen must remember that!" Aanen gave Pharaoh a reassuring nod as he walked to where Nefertiri was sitting.
He was coming towards her, smiling and secretly talking with her father getting closer and closer. She began to feel extremely nervous and self- conscious, would he think of her as a spoilt brat who could not take care of herself? would he pity her? she couldn't have that she had to prove to be strong, and determined. To prove that she was only taking part in this whole 'bodyguard' thing to please her father…
"Nefertiri I would like you to meet your new bodyguard Aanen"
"Hello" she was shaking that much and couldn't believe that she had actually managed to squeak out a word. He was so incredibly handsome and his eyes were like blue sapphire's, sucking you in like a whirlpool.
"Hello there" he greeted her back with a wishful smile. She was beautiful, her body was painted in gold and she wore the most stunning golden gown covered in tiny green stones. Aanen stood silent for a few minutes studding her beauty, a smile crossed his face and his heart started to beat faster as he thought of all the time he would be spending with the princess. The idea of getting to know her of protecting her sent a funny sensation through his body. He had only just met the princess yet already he was intrigued at what hid behind her beauty…
End Chapter 2
After hearing of her father's proposal Nefertiri carried on with her duties and made her way to the chamber. She had put on a false smile that had pleased her father telling him how grateful she was and how much it showed her that he cared, but deep down inside she was appalled, did he think of her as weak? why would he want to protect her in such a confined way?
"A bodyguard! I never requested a bodyguard, I've never needed a bodyguard, I am perfectly capable of taking care of myself and father should know that! why would he think that I need to be protected? the temple walls are safe enough for me…aren't they?.. It has got to be that Anck-Sunamun! just because I lost to her in combat does not mean that I am not experienced in the art of combat, she must have had a word with father…oooh"
~#~#~#~
As night came Pharaoh had requested that Nefertiri was to be dressed in her finest gown, and that she was to wear her finest jewellery. This was to be a very special night for Pharaoh and for the kingdom. Nefertiri was his finest treasure and he wanted to guard it the best way he could. He had heard great stories about the western med-jai, his bravery and loyalty were key things that was needed in a man who was to take on such an important and sacred task. Med-jai leaders, and members of the court had all gathered awaiting the arrival of Nefertiri, she was known to always keep you waiting and tonight was to be no exception. She entered the chamber searching through people trying to find her father, she knew that he must be talking to his guest probably telling stories of how he had managed to build and create such beautiful temples, sphinxes and pyramids. She suddenly spotted him across the room with a small group of med-jai and clung to his right arm was his wife to-be Anck-Sunamun…
"Father!" she called
"Nefertiri! you are just in time" leaving his company including Anck- Sunamun he paced across to the other side of the room to greet her in an embrace. "You my darling daughter are late... again" he smiled reassuring her of his love. "Come, sit with me. I want to get this started, I can not wait for you to meet your new med-jai guard, he is strong and brave…" turning to his daughter in a serious tone "he will protect you when I can not"
The ceremony began with the Med-jai introducing themselves one by one leaving gifts for Nefertiri as a show of their appreciation of protecting her and her father. The leader of the Med-Jai finally stepped forward placing a golden necklace, which was decorated with precious stones, "For you" he said as he moved towards Nefertiri, he bowed as she graciously excepted taking the necklace.
"Your highness, may I present to you with great honour and respect, princess Nefertiri's new guard and protector… Aanen!"
From the back of the room two doors opened as Nefertiri held her breath at who her new protector was to be, everyone seemed excited and pleased to have such a man in the kingdom. He was a foreigner she knew that much, form the west and she soon became intrigued. As the man entered her vision was blocked form the moving heads below her, everyone wanted to see what he looked like, what type of man had the Pharaoh put in charge of his daughter. It seemed to take forever before the man finally came into view but for Nefertiri it was worth the wait. He was unlike anyone she had ever seen before his hair was as light as the sun and his eyes as blue as the morning Nile. Her heart skipped a few beats as she gazed lovingly at the man approaching her.
Finally Aanen stood at the front of the room where Nefertiri and the Pharaoh sat waiting. "I am Aanen loyal member of the med-jai. I have travelled far to reach you and I am honoured that you requested me to guard you"
"Welcome, welcome I have heard such impressive stories about you which I hope you will live up to" giving a reinsuring smile he rose from his chair down the few short steps and embraced the foreigner letting him know of how important his new task was to him.
"I will live up to all expectations highness"
"I am sure you will… now then let me introduce you to my most pressure stone, the most pressure thing you will ever come to meet during your time here! you Aanen must remember that!" Aanen gave Pharaoh a reassuring nod as he walked to where Nefertiri was sitting.
He was coming towards her, smiling and secretly talking with her father getting closer and closer. She began to feel extremely nervous and self- conscious, would he think of her as a spoilt brat who could not take care of herself? would he pity her? she couldn't have that she had to prove to be strong, and determined. To prove that she was only taking part in this whole 'bodyguard' thing to please her father…
"Nefertiri I would like you to meet your new bodyguard Aanen"
"Hello" she was shaking that much and couldn't believe that she had actually managed to squeak out a word. He was so incredibly handsome and his eyes were like blue sapphire's, sucking you in like a whirlpool.
"Hello there" he greeted her back with a wishful smile. She was beautiful, her body was painted in gold and she wore the most stunning golden gown covered in tiny green stones. Aanen stood silent for a few minutes studding her beauty, a smile crossed his face and his heart started to beat faster as he thought of all the time he would be spending with the princess. The idea of getting to know her of protecting her sent a funny sensation through his body. He had only just met the princess yet already he was intrigued at what hid behind her beauty…
End Chapter 2