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Chapter Five
"A Year of Lessons Pt 2"
He ran as fast as he could, throughout the palace gardens and to the Medji quarters to tell Ashait his good news. After half an hour of searching for him, Imhotep went to the head of the Medji, Ardeth Bay and asked where his good friend Ashait had gone.
"Ardeth Bay," Imhotep bowed his head in respect, " Would you know where my friend Ashait has gone?"
"You aren't the only one with good news around here, Imhotep. Ashait has been promoted to being the personal body guard of Princess Nefertiri."
"He's what?! I thought his destiny was to become chief of the Medji."
"Having the honour of protecting the Princess is a far greater honour to be bestowed upon. I think you will find Ashait outside the Princesses quarters."
"Thanks Ardeth."
"Oh and Imhotep, congratulations. I know you will make a fine High Priest and Royal Vizier." And with that Imhotep walked quickly away to meet his friend.
"Ashait!!! When did you get promoted?"
"Imhotep, good to see you, I heard about you being appointed High Priest and Royal Vizier, nice work! I was promoted at the start of this week. I'm so sorry I couldn't get round to telling you, it's so busy, you know, looking after the Princess and all.." a cheeky grin came to his face.
Imhotep humourly punched his arm "Ashait, you can't think like that, you're her body guard, and she is five years younger than you."
Ashait sighed, "I thought being the guard for Nefertiri would be a burden, but really she is beautiful and generous. If only she wasn't the daughter of the Pharaoh."
Just as Ashait finished speaking, the beautiful golden skinned, hazel eyed Nefertiri came out of her room. When she saw Ashait talking to Imhotep, a small smile crept to her lips.
"Hello Imhotep..Ashait" "Princess," both Imhotep and Ashait bowed their heads, only Ashait blushed slightly, and this Imhotep noticed.
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Hebeny led Anck-su-namun to the entertainment room, where she and other new girls would learn how to dance. As they walked along the gold adorned corridors, Anck-su-namun asked Hebeny how she became a servant at the palace.
"Well, I came here five years ago when I was ten years old, in the same way you came, being sold to the Pharaoh. Though I wasn't as lucky or as stunning as you are, so I was offered to be a servant to the Pharaoh's maidens. It's a lot better than being any only servant."
"How old are you now Hebeny?"
"I turned 15 last summer."
"We're the same age then." With that Anck-su-namun smiled, knowing that she had a friend to commune with and that she was not alone.
In the entertainment room, there were various instruments such as lyres, harps, lutes, cymbal and percussion type instruments, tambourines and bells. In the middle of the room, there were twenty girls, all who had been at the choosing. None of them were painted, as they were not the property of the Pharaoh, but instead maidens for Nefertiri or plain entertainers, wearing white short skirts and white halter-top bikinis (think ancient Egyptian though, just the style of a bikini)
When Anck-su-namun entered, the room went silent. Unaware of her captivating beauty and elaborate paint designs, Anck-su-namun shyly smiled and stood at the back of the group. She could hear the girls gossiping, acknowledging her role in the palace, and she felt jealousy and rivalry towards her.
The instructor entered the room accompanied by four musicians. She directed them to start playing a mysterious piece and told the girls to improvise so that she could see who could dance and who could not. As soon as the music started to play, Anck-su-namun felt the melody take over her body and she started to dance. She matched the slow melody moving every part of her body, from her arms and shoulders, down to her stomach and hips. As she began to lose herself to the music, she was unaware that most of the class had stopped to watch her entrancing performance.
The instructor thought, 'She's a natural, wont have to do much work with her.' When the musicians music came to an end, so did Anck-su-namun. Now full aware of her audience she blushed slightly and apologised, although she had nothing to apologise for, as her performance and captivated the whole room. Due to this act, Anck-su-namun was hated, by the girls who thought that 'they' should be in her position, a maiden of the pharaoh. They thought she was showing off, just to get the attention when she danced, even though deep down, those girls new she out shone them in every possible way.
The girls in her dance class were not the only ones to be resentful to Anck- su-namun. She found out that all the other concubines to the Pharaoh were immensely jealous of her and felt that they had competition, as everything about Anck-su-namun was exquisite. Anck-su-namun discovered this the first time she met the rest of Pharaoh Seti's harem.
It was only a couple of days after the dancing incident when Anck-su-namun met the rest of the concubines. They were lounging about in an outside spa, filled with lotus petals. There were twenty of them, each and everyone just as beautiful as each other, all untouchables. There was little friendship in the group, as rivalry and jealousy ruled their lives.
The favourite of the concubines was always the one who held the most power, but was the most hated of the group. At this stage the favourite was eighteen year old Takharu. Takharu was conceited and arrogant. She was despised by all other concubines as she held the power of being the Pharaoh's most desired. Anck-su-namun would never forget the day that they met. Takharu was hostile to Anck-su-namun the minute they met as Takharu knew that Anck-su-namun stood as a threat to her favouritism. After spending a day with the concubines, Anck-su-namun realised what these young women were used for and she was shocked that they were so willing to give up their bodies to maintain their power and position. After hearing many stories, Anck-su-namun realised she did not want to be part of this group, but she had no choice as she was chosen to serve the Pharaoh for ever.
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On his 21st birthday, Imhotep was woken before the sun rose, in order to get ready for the days rituals of become High Priest and Royal Vizier. Imhotep was led to the sacred baths, where he was to be purified with the sacred water from the gods. His head was re-shaven and his body was covered in oils. He was given the traditional black loin-cloth and robe of the High Priest to wear, and by sun rise, he made his way down to the Sanctuary, in the heart of the temple, where only the High Priest of Pharaoh was allowed.
At the door of the Sanctuary were priests guarding the entrance. They opened the gold encrusted doors for him and Imhotep walked inside. The sanctuary was lit by candle light and had intricate designs of the High Priests and Pharaoh's communing and worshipping the Gods. At the end of the room was a statue of Osiris. The Pharaoh and the previous High Priest, who was Imhotep's father, stood in front of the statue holding out the book of Osiris. They started the ritual, in which Imhotep had to take the oath, to be completely dedicated to his work and that he would help the Pharaoh lead Egypt to prosperity. After taking the oath, Imhotep was to invoke Osiris, who was to accept Imhotep as the next High Priest. Feeling the presence of a God inside of you and talk to you was the strangest and most powerful thing Imhotep had experienced.
"High Priest Imhotep, you are to serve me and worship me throughout eternity. You are to make my presence known throughout the land of Egypt. If you accept the position, I will bestow upon you the powers of the High Priest, do you accept Imhotep?"
"Osiris, God of the Underworld, I accept you offer and will be yours for all eternity."
"So be it!"
Light flooded the Sanctuary and Imhotep began to glow gold. His knees buckled as a source of power, stronger than anything felt before flooded his body, and travelled through his veins. After what seemed forever, the glowing stopped, and around his neck now hang the amulet of Osiris.
" So it is done, High Priest Imhotep, you have been appointed. You shall move your possessions to the room for the High Priest and start your new obligations. And with that Pharaoh Seti exited the Sanctuary, leaving Imhotep and his father alone.
"Well done my son, you were worthy enough to take my place, and I know you will continue my job very well, and here you now deserve this,"
Imhoteps father placed a ring with the eye of Osiris in his hand, "This is the eye of Osiris, it is a ring that has been I our family since the first High Priest was appointed. Keep it with you until the next High Priest is appointed."
And with that Imhotep and his father hugged, then left the Sanctuary, power still running through Imhotep's veins.
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Chapter Five
"A Year of Lessons Pt 2"
He ran as fast as he could, throughout the palace gardens and to the Medji quarters to tell Ashait his good news. After half an hour of searching for him, Imhotep went to the head of the Medji, Ardeth Bay and asked where his good friend Ashait had gone.
"Ardeth Bay," Imhotep bowed his head in respect, " Would you know where my friend Ashait has gone?"
"You aren't the only one with good news around here, Imhotep. Ashait has been promoted to being the personal body guard of Princess Nefertiri."
"He's what?! I thought his destiny was to become chief of the Medji."
"Having the honour of protecting the Princess is a far greater honour to be bestowed upon. I think you will find Ashait outside the Princesses quarters."
"Thanks Ardeth."
"Oh and Imhotep, congratulations. I know you will make a fine High Priest and Royal Vizier." And with that Imhotep walked quickly away to meet his friend.
"Ashait!!! When did you get promoted?"
"Imhotep, good to see you, I heard about you being appointed High Priest and Royal Vizier, nice work! I was promoted at the start of this week. I'm so sorry I couldn't get round to telling you, it's so busy, you know, looking after the Princess and all.." a cheeky grin came to his face.
Imhotep humourly punched his arm "Ashait, you can't think like that, you're her body guard, and she is five years younger than you."
Ashait sighed, "I thought being the guard for Nefertiri would be a burden, but really she is beautiful and generous. If only she wasn't the daughter of the Pharaoh."
Just as Ashait finished speaking, the beautiful golden skinned, hazel eyed Nefertiri came out of her room. When she saw Ashait talking to Imhotep, a small smile crept to her lips.
"Hello Imhotep..Ashait" "Princess," both Imhotep and Ashait bowed their heads, only Ashait blushed slightly, and this Imhotep noticed.
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Hebeny led Anck-su-namun to the entertainment room, where she and other new girls would learn how to dance. As they walked along the gold adorned corridors, Anck-su-namun asked Hebeny how she became a servant at the palace.
"Well, I came here five years ago when I was ten years old, in the same way you came, being sold to the Pharaoh. Though I wasn't as lucky or as stunning as you are, so I was offered to be a servant to the Pharaoh's maidens. It's a lot better than being any only servant."
"How old are you now Hebeny?"
"I turned 15 last summer."
"We're the same age then." With that Anck-su-namun smiled, knowing that she had a friend to commune with and that she was not alone.
In the entertainment room, there were various instruments such as lyres, harps, lutes, cymbal and percussion type instruments, tambourines and bells. In the middle of the room, there were twenty girls, all who had been at the choosing. None of them were painted, as they were not the property of the Pharaoh, but instead maidens for Nefertiri or plain entertainers, wearing white short skirts and white halter-top bikinis (think ancient Egyptian though, just the style of a bikini)
When Anck-su-namun entered, the room went silent. Unaware of her captivating beauty and elaborate paint designs, Anck-su-namun shyly smiled and stood at the back of the group. She could hear the girls gossiping, acknowledging her role in the palace, and she felt jealousy and rivalry towards her.
The instructor entered the room accompanied by four musicians. She directed them to start playing a mysterious piece and told the girls to improvise so that she could see who could dance and who could not. As soon as the music started to play, Anck-su-namun felt the melody take over her body and she started to dance. She matched the slow melody moving every part of her body, from her arms and shoulders, down to her stomach and hips. As she began to lose herself to the music, she was unaware that most of the class had stopped to watch her entrancing performance.
The instructor thought, 'She's a natural, wont have to do much work with her.' When the musicians music came to an end, so did Anck-su-namun. Now full aware of her audience she blushed slightly and apologised, although she had nothing to apologise for, as her performance and captivated the whole room. Due to this act, Anck-su-namun was hated, by the girls who thought that 'they' should be in her position, a maiden of the pharaoh. They thought she was showing off, just to get the attention when she danced, even though deep down, those girls new she out shone them in every possible way.
The girls in her dance class were not the only ones to be resentful to Anck- su-namun. She found out that all the other concubines to the Pharaoh were immensely jealous of her and felt that they had competition, as everything about Anck-su-namun was exquisite. Anck-su-namun discovered this the first time she met the rest of Pharaoh Seti's harem.
It was only a couple of days after the dancing incident when Anck-su-namun met the rest of the concubines. They were lounging about in an outside spa, filled with lotus petals. There were twenty of them, each and everyone just as beautiful as each other, all untouchables. There was little friendship in the group, as rivalry and jealousy ruled their lives.
The favourite of the concubines was always the one who held the most power, but was the most hated of the group. At this stage the favourite was eighteen year old Takharu. Takharu was conceited and arrogant. She was despised by all other concubines as she held the power of being the Pharaoh's most desired. Anck-su-namun would never forget the day that they met. Takharu was hostile to Anck-su-namun the minute they met as Takharu knew that Anck-su-namun stood as a threat to her favouritism. After spending a day with the concubines, Anck-su-namun realised what these young women were used for and she was shocked that they were so willing to give up their bodies to maintain their power and position. After hearing many stories, Anck-su-namun realised she did not want to be part of this group, but she had no choice as she was chosen to serve the Pharaoh for ever.
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On his 21st birthday, Imhotep was woken before the sun rose, in order to get ready for the days rituals of become High Priest and Royal Vizier. Imhotep was led to the sacred baths, where he was to be purified with the sacred water from the gods. His head was re-shaven and his body was covered in oils. He was given the traditional black loin-cloth and robe of the High Priest to wear, and by sun rise, he made his way down to the Sanctuary, in the heart of the temple, where only the High Priest of Pharaoh was allowed.
At the door of the Sanctuary were priests guarding the entrance. They opened the gold encrusted doors for him and Imhotep walked inside. The sanctuary was lit by candle light and had intricate designs of the High Priests and Pharaoh's communing and worshipping the Gods. At the end of the room was a statue of Osiris. The Pharaoh and the previous High Priest, who was Imhotep's father, stood in front of the statue holding out the book of Osiris. They started the ritual, in which Imhotep had to take the oath, to be completely dedicated to his work and that he would help the Pharaoh lead Egypt to prosperity. After taking the oath, Imhotep was to invoke Osiris, who was to accept Imhotep as the next High Priest. Feeling the presence of a God inside of you and talk to you was the strangest and most powerful thing Imhotep had experienced.
"High Priest Imhotep, you are to serve me and worship me throughout eternity. You are to make my presence known throughout the land of Egypt. If you accept the position, I will bestow upon you the powers of the High Priest, do you accept Imhotep?"
"Osiris, God of the Underworld, I accept you offer and will be yours for all eternity."
"So be it!"
Light flooded the Sanctuary and Imhotep began to glow gold. His knees buckled as a source of power, stronger than anything felt before flooded his body, and travelled through his veins. After what seemed forever, the glowing stopped, and around his neck now hang the amulet of Osiris.
" So it is done, High Priest Imhotep, you have been appointed. You shall move your possessions to the room for the High Priest and start your new obligations. And with that Pharaoh Seti exited the Sanctuary, leaving Imhotep and his father alone.
"Well done my son, you were worthy enough to take my place, and I know you will continue my job very well, and here you now deserve this,"
Imhoteps father placed a ring with the eye of Osiris in his hand, "This is the eye of Osiris, it is a ring that has been I our family since the first High Priest was appointed. Keep it with you until the next High Priest is appointed."
And with that Imhotep and his father hugged, then left the Sanctuary, power still running through Imhotep's veins.
**********^^^******** Hope u liked that, and I hope it didn't go off the plot either Please REVIEW !!! Thanx Xoxox sare