Jou: Thank you, Hutchy!!! ^_^ My wonderful reviewer, I love you. And I mean
that in the best way possible, of course. To my best friend, Tekki!! You
would know her as Telkella, another authoress and ya, she's my best friend,
although I just moved and now I live halfway across the U.S. from her.
*sniffs*
Aerin: Ya, anyway, this is the second chapter to this insanity my hikari calls a story. The reason she can update so soon is that she takes home school, and having nothing else to do after her schoolwork is done... Well, Tada!
Jou: That's right! ^_^ My smart yami! So, plz R+R!!!!! Enjoy the story.
Chapter Two: The Palace
After running for what to Aerin seemed a long time, she decided to slow to a walk. Breathing heavily, she put her hand to her waist, clutching a stitch in her side. Aerin looked around, taking in her surroundings: the sun was starting to set on the west, but fortunately, she was reaching the outskirts of the city. Most people had gone inside, but there were still a few on the streets, and even fewer of them paid any attention to her at all.
Looking down at herself, she realized just how dirty she was. There was a small part of the Nile that had been broken and flowed towards and past the palace. Aerin headed towards the river branch to see if she couldn't find a place to was herself off before she went further into the city.
The way got a bit more difficult as she went, for Aerin had chosen to stick to staying under cover. She found a good, secluded spot that was surrounded by trees and shrubs, and would hide her nicely from the odd passerby. Carefully dipping her foot in the water first to make sure it wasn't to cold; she slipped out of her once white dress.
With only the small, thin silk slip she wore under her dresses on, Aerin slid quietly into the calm water with a peaceful sigh.
*****Back at the Palace*****
"Hail, cousin Irrylath." said the deep voice of King Yami the Pharaoh. Yami had deep, riveting violet eyes and spiky hair that could be sometimes related to a starfish by those that disliked him of red, gold and black shades.
Prince Irrylath turned to face his cousin, and returned "The same be unto you, cousin Yami." Irrylath was of a different sort than Yami, but mostly in their looks. With his longer dark chestnut hair and sea storm gray eyes, he was less the walking colour show.
Yami chuckled, "Come now, Irry, stop being so formal. You know how much I like to avoid it where possible."
"Yes, I know Yami. I'll make you an accord, you stop being formal with me when able, and I'll do the same for you. Do we have an agreement?" Irrylath held out his hand to his cousin, who shook it with a smile.
"However, we must be formal a little longer, I am afraid, while we go to the party that Tristan has is throwing for King Arnyas." Yami's smile faded a bit. "His daughter has not yet been found, though it's been a week from tomorrow that the barge was destroyed."
"Oh, yes, the one that none of us has ever met because she's been living with distant relatives...Poor man, does he still refuse to accept the honors?" Irry inquired, walking with the Pharaoh to the door, then on to the designated room for the party.
Yami nodded the affirmative "He still refuses to even think that she might be dead. The stubborn man thinks that his precious daughter might yet be found and returned to him. Though I suppose we must give him some leave, if we consider that she is his only family. I feel for him."
However, at this point they were forced to change the subject, for King Arnyas himself came and joined them at that moment. And though the party was meant to cheer him up, his face held no trace of good humor. Yami and Irry almost felt depression walking with him, by his side.
Intending to cheer his friend up, Yami said pleasantly "Beautiful evening tonight, is it not?"
"Not as beautiful as my little princess, my life after her mother had left me for the next world. The grand Jewel of Nile, my little princess." Was King Arnyas mournful reply.
This answer caused all ends to attempts at conversation. Arriving at the party the King seemed no more cheerful than he had been out in the hall. However, he put on a good show of trying. He thanked his friends, he tried to laugh, but his eyes had lost their sparkle and shine.
After a half an hour of doing practically nothing, Irrylath took a seat at the table and stared longingly out the window. His cousin saw him and made his way to Irry's side. At coming to his side, Yami said quietly "Get out of here, you great lump. Just get yourself back here in one piece and I'll cover for you. Deal?"
"Deal!" Irrylath agreed happily, standing up quickly and making his way out the door.
On the way outside, he ran into a young woman with warm blue eyes and chocolate brown hair: Anzu. Though she was a servant, many thought that she was a long lost princess. Contradicting Irrylath's fears of her trying to stop him, she merely whispered "It's a beautiful night out this evening, with a bright moon and starry skies to soothe the restless soul. Good night, my prince."
Smiling, the young prince wished the same to the slave girl. He then continued to run out into the open gardens and walkways. The fresh night air was wholesome, and made his heart seem lighter. Anzu was right, Irry realized it soothed the restless soul.
Not having anywhere particular to go in mind, Irrylath just meandered thru, turning when he felt like it. After one turn, he spotted the branch of the Nile that ran past the palace and brought life to all of the fountains. Irry felt a sudden desire to go closer, and seeing as there was no one there who could really care, or even know, he put on a bit of speed in the direction of the branch.
Arriving at the river, he sat down beneath a tree on its bank, and relaxed. He closed his eyes and listened to the lulling rush of the waters. But it was then that is eyes popped open. Someone was on the opposite bank.
Jou: Mauhahahahahahahaha*chokes*hahahahahahahaha!!!!!! I am so naughty! I am also quite stupid, since my yami is the one on the other side of the river without her clothes on.
Aerin: Jou, you baka! How dare you write such a thing?!?!? Take it off, you simple minded pathetic moronic, over thought of imbecile!!!
Jou: You know, both of us always come up with the most interesting names for everyone when we're mad. It's hard to say if I get it from her, or if she gets it from being around me so much...hhhmmmmmmmm... Oh, well. Tune in next time to see if Aerin will be discovered, why Anzu was outside at night, and will Yami be...?! I'm not supposed to tell you what will happen to people in the next chapters, then you wouldn't come back!
Aerin: GOOD!! TELL THEM EVERYTHING!!!!!!
Jou: Shut up.... Well, plz R+R! ^_^ THANX!!!! Good-bye for now!
Aerin: Ya, anyway, this is the second chapter to this insanity my hikari calls a story. The reason she can update so soon is that she takes home school, and having nothing else to do after her schoolwork is done... Well, Tada!
Jou: That's right! ^_^ My smart yami! So, plz R+R!!!!! Enjoy the story.
Chapter Two: The Palace
After running for what to Aerin seemed a long time, she decided to slow to a walk. Breathing heavily, she put her hand to her waist, clutching a stitch in her side. Aerin looked around, taking in her surroundings: the sun was starting to set on the west, but fortunately, she was reaching the outskirts of the city. Most people had gone inside, but there were still a few on the streets, and even fewer of them paid any attention to her at all.
Looking down at herself, she realized just how dirty she was. There was a small part of the Nile that had been broken and flowed towards and past the palace. Aerin headed towards the river branch to see if she couldn't find a place to was herself off before she went further into the city.
The way got a bit more difficult as she went, for Aerin had chosen to stick to staying under cover. She found a good, secluded spot that was surrounded by trees and shrubs, and would hide her nicely from the odd passerby. Carefully dipping her foot in the water first to make sure it wasn't to cold; she slipped out of her once white dress.
With only the small, thin silk slip she wore under her dresses on, Aerin slid quietly into the calm water with a peaceful sigh.
*****Back at the Palace*****
"Hail, cousin Irrylath." said the deep voice of King Yami the Pharaoh. Yami had deep, riveting violet eyes and spiky hair that could be sometimes related to a starfish by those that disliked him of red, gold and black shades.
Prince Irrylath turned to face his cousin, and returned "The same be unto you, cousin Yami." Irrylath was of a different sort than Yami, but mostly in their looks. With his longer dark chestnut hair and sea storm gray eyes, he was less the walking colour show.
Yami chuckled, "Come now, Irry, stop being so formal. You know how much I like to avoid it where possible."
"Yes, I know Yami. I'll make you an accord, you stop being formal with me when able, and I'll do the same for you. Do we have an agreement?" Irrylath held out his hand to his cousin, who shook it with a smile.
"However, we must be formal a little longer, I am afraid, while we go to the party that Tristan has is throwing for King Arnyas." Yami's smile faded a bit. "His daughter has not yet been found, though it's been a week from tomorrow that the barge was destroyed."
"Oh, yes, the one that none of us has ever met because she's been living with distant relatives...Poor man, does he still refuse to accept the honors?" Irry inquired, walking with the Pharaoh to the door, then on to the designated room for the party.
Yami nodded the affirmative "He still refuses to even think that she might be dead. The stubborn man thinks that his precious daughter might yet be found and returned to him. Though I suppose we must give him some leave, if we consider that she is his only family. I feel for him."
However, at this point they were forced to change the subject, for King Arnyas himself came and joined them at that moment. And though the party was meant to cheer him up, his face held no trace of good humor. Yami and Irry almost felt depression walking with him, by his side.
Intending to cheer his friend up, Yami said pleasantly "Beautiful evening tonight, is it not?"
"Not as beautiful as my little princess, my life after her mother had left me for the next world. The grand Jewel of Nile, my little princess." Was King Arnyas mournful reply.
This answer caused all ends to attempts at conversation. Arriving at the party the King seemed no more cheerful than he had been out in the hall. However, he put on a good show of trying. He thanked his friends, he tried to laugh, but his eyes had lost their sparkle and shine.
After a half an hour of doing practically nothing, Irrylath took a seat at the table and stared longingly out the window. His cousin saw him and made his way to Irry's side. At coming to his side, Yami said quietly "Get out of here, you great lump. Just get yourself back here in one piece and I'll cover for you. Deal?"
"Deal!" Irrylath agreed happily, standing up quickly and making his way out the door.
On the way outside, he ran into a young woman with warm blue eyes and chocolate brown hair: Anzu. Though she was a servant, many thought that she was a long lost princess. Contradicting Irrylath's fears of her trying to stop him, she merely whispered "It's a beautiful night out this evening, with a bright moon and starry skies to soothe the restless soul. Good night, my prince."
Smiling, the young prince wished the same to the slave girl. He then continued to run out into the open gardens and walkways. The fresh night air was wholesome, and made his heart seem lighter. Anzu was right, Irry realized it soothed the restless soul.
Not having anywhere particular to go in mind, Irrylath just meandered thru, turning when he felt like it. After one turn, he spotted the branch of the Nile that ran past the palace and brought life to all of the fountains. Irry felt a sudden desire to go closer, and seeing as there was no one there who could really care, or even know, he put on a bit of speed in the direction of the branch.
Arriving at the river, he sat down beneath a tree on its bank, and relaxed. He closed his eyes and listened to the lulling rush of the waters. But it was then that is eyes popped open. Someone was on the opposite bank.
Jou: Mauhahahahahahahaha*chokes*hahahahahahahaha!!!!!! I am so naughty! I am also quite stupid, since my yami is the one on the other side of the river without her clothes on.
Aerin: Jou, you baka! How dare you write such a thing?!?!? Take it off, you simple minded pathetic moronic, over thought of imbecile!!!
Jou: You know, both of us always come up with the most interesting names for everyone when we're mad. It's hard to say if I get it from her, or if she gets it from being around me so much...hhhmmmmmmmm... Oh, well. Tune in next time to see if Aerin will be discovered, why Anzu was outside at night, and will Yami be...?! I'm not supposed to tell you what will happen to people in the next chapters, then you wouldn't come back!
Aerin: GOOD!! TELL THEM EVERYTHING!!!!!!
Jou: Shut up.... Well, plz R+R! ^_^ THANX!!!! Good-bye for now!