Dove: I'm tired, my feet are cold and it took several hours to fall asleep last night... *pout*

Raven: Let's just get down to business! I put "It's the end of the world" by the Riddling Kids on and they rock on singing that song than any other band!

Dove: *bobbing head to fast beat* It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine! *Sticks out tongue*

On with the flic!

Sefu and Garnett ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

After a short while, Lateef returned when he finishing boiling cabbage for an appetizer. He have a small smile on his face because he noticed his guests' hair was a mess and that he'd seen them 'having fun' while he was gone.

(I hate that stuff but I did research and I read somewhere that that's what was consumed first before every meal, who knows maybe that stuff is healthy. I personally think I'll die if I eat more than one fiftieth of a leaf.)

"Here you are my lords." He said softly as he put down the bowl.

"Thank you." Murmured Shakir.

"I'll be back, my lords." Bowed Lateef as he turned to the front door and headed back to the kitchens.

The farm was no hut in modern times. There was a pen for cattle, horses and for servants but Lateef wasn't big in slavery so he worked the farm alone with my cousin.

There were three bedrooms and four master bedrooms. One for his mother and father, one for his cousin and one for him. The last one was for his uncle and aunt but all those were no longer occupied. Only his and his cousin's. There were two bathrooms and a lot of storage.

There was also a chapel, workshop for his no longer present father, a lodge that never was really used, only for more storage and a garden next to a fairly large pond. The farm was spread out evenly on the large piece of land.

Lateef was proud of his farm. His father got the piece of land from his experience of growing fruits and vegetables. In exchange for the land free of charge was growing royalty their food. The other farms either couldn't grow enough for their desire or the pharaoh didn't trust them growing them their food.

Sagira was very good at catching fish, clothes making and was a great help at the farm. Lateef did the cooking and cleaning. They both did the growing of the plants.

On the way to the kitchens, he saw the horses were worked up and went over to investigate to see what was bother them so. The horses were normally quiet and didn't make a fuss about rain and thunder.

As Lateef walked through the thick mud over to one of the horses he noticed footprints of five different people. There were three horses. Abayomi, True and Chafulumisa, all male. Abayomi was a light brown that it appeared blond, True was a pure white and Chafulumisa was a dark brown.

Lateef walked over and raised his hands to the horse. Trying to show him he meant no harm. "Abayomi! Shh. calm, shh, it's okay. calm, calm." The horse was wailing trying to free itself from the safety of the stable but slowly calmed down at the sight of its peaceful master. "Shh, it's all right." Lateef continued to whisper as he hugged the horse, patting it happily.

Quickly Lateef was able to calm all three horses. Lateef smiled at them and decided to give them a treat. Lateef walked into the stable and into the workshop next to it but was shocked to see things missing.

The workshop was full of statues and other carvings by his father. His uncle taught him how to fight because of an incident that ended up with him in a dark alley when going into the city. First he walked over and grabbed a few treats for his pets.

Swiftly Lateef went to the other side of the room and grabbed his staff. His sword was in his room in the secrete storage area so that Sagira wouldn't find it and hurt herself.

Lateef looked around for the intruders but didn't see any. Lateef walked outside and to the next building, the servants' quarters.

He searched high and low but gave up to go serve his lords. Lateef grabbed his belt and hooked his staff to his back for quick access. As fast as he could he assembled various fruits and vegetables on a tray such as coconut, olives, grapes, figs and various melons. Then he went back to the main hall, where his lords sat waiting.

"I'm sorry to keep my lords waiting."

He set the tray down and everyone's eyes when silently larger. "Mmm, chow time." Answered Adofo. He always thought of his stomach.

"Do my lords wish for more? We have bread and fish also."

"No, this will do. We do wish for you to take us on a tour of your lovely farm though." Answered Nassor.

"It would be my pleasure, my lords." Bowed Lateef.

A small yawn came from the doorway and everyone turned to see Sagira rubbing her eyes tiredly.

Lateef smiled and bowed to his lords to go and pick up Sagira into his arms.

"Who are they, cousin." Whispered Sagira shyly.

"Guests. from the palace." He whispered back into her ear.

She gasped and jumped down only to run to the four at the table, clasping to her knees, bowing.

Nassor chuckled lightly and picked her up to put her in his lap.

"No need for that, little one."

"How did you know my name?" Sagira asked softly.

"The gentle one over there." He said pointing over to Lateef.

There was a knock on the door.

Lateef took a deep breath and walked over to the door. He looked through the cracks in the door as he did with the four at the table.

There was what looked to be one male and one female.

Lateef opened the door and greeted them.

"Hello, how may I be of help?"

The one on the right was taller than Lateef by about three inches with brown hair with smoky gray brown eyes. He had a scare on his left cheek and piercing on the shell of his ears.

The one on the left was only an inch or so taller than Lateef but shorter than the man next to him. That one had jet-black hair and forest green eyes, this 'female' was really a male dressed as a woman. He had to have fool everyone but not Lateef. He had both ears pieced and a tattoo down both eyes.

Behind the couple, there were two horses. The brunette was carrying a sword and the other was carrying a spear.

"We wish to spend some time here, our horses have been traveling for us for about half a week (4-5 days, in Ancient Egypt there were nine days in a week.) and we need the rest." The one on the right asked.

"How long have they been chasing you?" Lateef as softly so not to have the others hear.

"How did you-?"

"You're both male, I didn't relies this until I opened the door." Lateef stated with a smile.

"You don't mind, do you?" Asked the one with the spear.

"Of course not. What is your name, if you don't mind me asking?"

The one on the right was Sefu and the one on the left was Garnett.

"You'll fit right in, Sefu, Garnett. How long have you been married?" Lateef asked, his smile widening, stepping back to allow them in.

He just had to put the pieces together. He could tell that Garnett had dressed as a woman to marry Sefu and they were running from those that didn't understand same sex relationships. (This might not have been a problem back then so this part is made up.)

He also could tell that Nassor, Shakir, Hasani and Adofo were lovers because they sat VERY close together.

"A good three months." Answered Garnett as Sefu wrapped his arms around him, hugging him.

They stood there for a second with their eyes closed. When they opened them they saw they were not alone. Nassor, Shakir and Hasani were staring at them with smirks as Adofo was still wolfing down food. Sagira just stared curious. She's heard of couples but this is the first time she's been around people not in the family.

Garnett turned around in Sefu's arms to hide his face to keep the blush on his cheeks secret.

"No need to hide. I told you, you'll fit right in." Lateef said happily.

"You mean you know-" Asked Shakir softly.

"Yes, but who can I tell and these two won't be telling because if they do so." He left the threat open. He wasn't used to threading and didn't like to but this is one of those rear occasions.

"You can trust us. . ." Answered Sefu wait for names.

"He's Nassor, that's Shakir, He's Hasani and the one eating is Adofo." Said Lateef as he pointed to everyone.

"I'm in the pharaoh's lap." Squeaked Sagira.

"Shh!" That was Shakir.

"Oh, it's quiet alright love. They won't tell. People from the enclosure can be trusted." Stated Nassor.

"Alright, how did you know that?" Asked Lateef.

"His clothes, they're from the enclosure. That's were Adofo and I were from." Answered Hasani.

"Well are ya gonna stand there all day or will ya join us before I eat everything!?" Asked Adofo.

There was light laughing all around.

"Sure." Smiled Sefu as he and Garnett set their weapons down.

"I'll go and rest your horses. I'm sure Abayomi, true and Chafulumisa will love their company." Smiled Lateef.

Unknown to them three figures were walking outside the house toward the servants quarters.

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Karenu-anime: Thanks for reviewing! You were the only one on FF.net . . . Sad. But I'm happy! ^__^

Elys: Who ARE you? O.o I'm still happy that you like my stories so much but WHO _ARE_ you? *Snicker* I'm sorry that you feel that I'm not going to continue. . I'm friends with DragonDreamer Yami Dragon and she would beat my ass if I stopped only because I didn't get enough reviews . . . Plus I'm starting to get my attitude back and my dumbass depression under control a little! ^___^ It's great that I have a fan! YOSH! Sorry it took so long . . . It's called writers block. ^__^ I didn't know where I was going in this chappie! *sniffle* Well I got it up didn't I?!?

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Thank you for reviewing this crummy ass flic!!!

I forgot to give the meanings of some of the others names:

Note- these are real Egyptian names.

Lateef: Gentle- Ryou Sagira: Little one- Rebecca Abayomi: Brings joy True: loyal Chafulumisa: Fast (I'd like to see Jack in the Box say that!) Sefu: Sword- Tristan/ Honda Garnett: Carries a spear- Duk/ Otogi Haqikah: honest- Anzu Kamilah: perfection- Mai Akila: smart/ intelligent- Isis

Ryou and Rebecca are cousins, Sefu and Garnett are married because Garnett lied about his gender so when some people found out they went after them, so they're being chased and they've been cased out of the enclosure- a field; a corral; an enclosed area. Yami is married to Isis, Yugi to Anzu and Seto to Mai. BUT Mai, Isis and Anzu are lovers to themselves and wives to them in public. Get it?

Ja ne!

PLEASE REVIEW!!! *Big puppy eyes* (NO ONE can resist the PUPPY EYES!!!)