WARNING: POSSIBLE ATTEMPTED LEMON WITHIN THE NEXT FEW CHAPTERS

Chapter 31: Feline Seduction

Imhotep led Sphinx outside where it was private and down into his private chambers.

There were candles lit up quite well around the room as he entered.

"You know why you are here?" he said

Sphinx gave his master a questionable look.

"What is this about?" Sphinx asked his tail swinging behind him.

"It is about you…and Katy," he said

"What does Katy have to do with this?" Sphinx asked as his master led him outside.

"Everything," he said and they were on the shores of Sun Shrine Island.

"I don't understand," Sphinx said

"Sphinx did you feel a sort of attraction to her?" he asked

"Well sort of…but why bring this discussion up now?" he asked

"Sphinx you are nearly twenty seven years of age close to Katy's own age if I remember correctly." Imhotep said

"And?" he asked

"You are of the age to take the ritual of becoming a man," Imhotep said

"Are you kidding me? I am to bed her!" Sphinx said outraged

"Remember the law on the woman that you felt attracted to the first time and if she agrees." He said

"But I only just met her a few days ago!" Sphinx said

"Still you saw her as attractive and if I remembered correctly had seen you bathing not a few days before," Imhotep said with a smile to his face.

Groaning Sphinx put a hand to his face, "Please master don't bring that up again." He said embarrassed by the attempt at Imhotep to make him blush.

"Why not? I saw that look on your face when you saw her in that evening gown," he said smirking

Groaning in embarrassment Sphinx remembered what had happened after dinner that night too.

"Yes, you do remember that don't you," he said smirking

"Alright what is your point master," Sphinx said sending a playful glare his master's way.

"You do realize that your twenty fifth birthday is coming up right?" he said

"Yeah," Sphinx said

"Well Katy is near your age if not a year or two older," he said

"I am not marrying her," Sphinx said defiantly.

"No not that I am not making wedding plans anytime soon heavens no!" Imhotep said with his hands up in the air.

"No what I meant is that it is near the time of your ceremony to manhood," he said

Shocked Sphinx totally forgot about the custom of his people.

When a young man reaches the age of twenty five he must wed a woman if he is to be a man amongst his people. That symbiotic relationship shows that he is shedding all of his childhood innocence and taking his first steps into becoming a man.

But is must be a woman with whom he chooses.

There is only one problem though with Sphinx.

One of the problems with him is that there is no women his age and even if there is they are all married off or arranged to be married. The only other option is one of the servant women in the temple. If push comes to shove they would choose a man for him and he would have to bed a man even though he has no interest in men. But that is if the man in question is leaning in that direction or there are no women to be found.

This left Katy Saotome

And it is one thing that Sphinx did not want.

"I hardly every know her master," he said

"All the better to seduce her Sphinx and become a man," he said

"What about her symbiote?" he said

"Icarus?" Imhotep replied

"Yes Icarus her symbiote you can't just let me seduce her without alerting her symbiote," he said

"I nearly forgotten about him," Imhotep said

"Yes you need to consider the fact that Katy is a Tar'ak and a Goa'uld host. Don't forget what they have done to our race long ago. I am not holding both of them at what their ancestors did but I want to warn you I don't want any backlash if I agree to this," he said

"Very well," Imhotep said

LATER THAT NIGHT

Tired Sphinx returned to the room to find Katy on his bed and realized that Imhotep has set this up to get him to seduce her.

Walking closer he approached Katy and gently placed a finger on her face and traced the large bruise on her cheek.

Like lightning her hand whipped out and caught his and glowing eyes indicated that Icarus was the one who was awake.

"Sorry," Sphinx said

"Don't be," Icarus said getting up.

"Is Katy awake too," he said worried

"No she is resting as she should be the only reason I am awake is because I need to repair her body of the damage the Geb Queen has done to her," he said

It was then that Sphinx looked down at his own wounds and found that they still needed to be treated.

"That salve that Imhotep has given has been aiding me quite well actually and is helping me to speed the process up but I will be exhausted once this is over. So I am letting Katy get all the rest she needs at the moment for this was very exhausting for both of us," he said

"I know," Sphinx said

"You should treat those wounds as well seeing as they are going to cause trouble," Icarus pointed.

"That is not the only thing you noticed didn't you," he said

"And I am well aware of the custom of becoming of age," he said now fully sitting up and next to Sphinx.

"So you know then?" he said

"It was my mother who started that ritual years ago in order to seduce men into coming into her bed chambers to get their code of life," Icarus stated.

"Code of life?" Sphinx asked

"Your seed, Queen Goa'uld need it to give to their young so when they take a host the symbiote is compatible," Icarus replied

"I see," Sphinx said.

"I am not a queen so you don't have to worry about that however since Hathor had neglected to null the tradition it still stands doesn't it?" he said

Sphinx nodded

"Then I will help you get what you need in return for preventing Katy from ever getting pregnant. As her symbiote I not only do I protect her from disease and give her increased health, life and stability but I also can control her bodily functions except for excretory because if not regularly manifested then Katy can and will get sick from it. It is something that is preventable by regular visits to the bathroom. I can shut her reproductive system down for you and prevent any unwanted surprises," Icarus said.

"I really don't want to do this to her," he said to Icarus meeting the Goa'uld's eyes

"I don't either but it is something that needs to be done and Katy is still innocent herself so you both will be losing something," he said

Nodding he still looked down unsure of what to do.

"Don't feel like you are taking advantage…think of it this way Katy has been feeling frustrated with the whole thing of not going home and what had happened to Laserbeak and is taking it rather hard. A welcomed distraction is all that she needs to relax even if that distraction is sex," Icarus said

"I will think about it," he said getting up.

"Please sleep in your own bed I would rather return to my rooms but it is too exhausting to do so, so it is ok to do this just until our strength returns," he said.

Nodding at the invitation Sphinx took off his traveling clothes and left it for the servants and joined Icarus in bed who was already undressed. Snuggling in close he then allowed his mind to drift to sleep.

THE NEXT DAY

It was Katy who woke to find herself in bed with someone's arms wrapped around her.

At first her mind was in a panic as to what had happened but before she could do anything Icarus interrupted.

You fell asleep on Sphinx's bed his voice sounded very tired indeed.

Oops she said

Don't worry nothing happened I just was too tired to move to our room so Sphinx joined us as he was exhausted himself and still in need of treatment Icarus stated.

Katy then noticed that his body was still marred with the many cuts and bruises and his bandages had bled through.

His face paint was still on his face but luckily his headdress and traveling clothes were off to make him more comfortable. He was not naked that much Katy was glad for but he had a loin cloth around his groin which he guessed was normal. His long shoulder length bangs where all around his face and the look on his face made Katy want to melt.

You should rest Icarus said

After I use the bathroom Katy remembered the reason why she was up and went to use the bathroom.

Looking at herself in the mirror she was a complete mess.

Her face was burned badly from the acid and claw marks marked her other side of her face.

There was also heavy bruises and cuts from various things.

The most noted thing was the burns from the blast of the rays.

Those take time to heal and I am surprised that they have a mirror in here Icarus said.

Ack! My hair is long again Katy said as she looked at her nearly waist length hair.

We can cut it later but for now I need you to rest so I can work on your wounds Icarus stated.

Katy walked back towards their room when Icarus stopped them.

Icarus what the fuck! Katy demanded

Return to Sphinx's room I don't think he would be in a good emotional state if we returned to our rooms Icarus said and sure enough Katy walked back towards Sphinx's room.

MEANWHILE

Imhotep stood at the statue of Anubis the lava bubbled below him and the entrance behind.

"How are they recovering?" Anubis asked

"They had taken worse damage from the acid of the Geb Queen it would take time for them to recover," Imhotep said shaking his head.

"I know the goa'uld would heal the girl but Sphinx is what has me worried," Anubis said

"If you are worried about Sphinx's nature then I am sure Katy would make him find balance," Imhotep said and Anubis chuckled.

"Are you still following that foolish tradition old man?" Anubis replied

"Who hasn't?" Imhotep replied back.

"I sure as hell didn't," Anubis said

"You are ascended," Imhotep replied

"I know and for that I no longer follow the laws of this world and since I am not an ancient well I don't follow their rules either." Anubis said

"I see," Imhotep replied

"So why is it so important for Sphinx to follow a fool's tradition anyway?" Anubis asked

"Because it sets an image that Sphinx needs in order to drive out Set's followers from this world." Anubis said

"I understand but to follow the traditions of those who pose as gods is quite wrong don't you think. Surely I figure that you being an ascended being yourself you would find that hard to believe?" Anubis said

"Yes but sometimes you have to play by the rules in order to gain their trust," Imhotep replied

"Besides I think Sphinx likes Saotome and would only help to push the boy in the right direction." Imhotep said with an impish look on his face.

The look on Anubis's face was indeed priceless when he appeared next to his old friend.

"Really? You a match maker Imhotep I am quite surprised let's just hope this does not turn into another incident with Horus," he said

"Oh I will not forget about that one, that was a big disaster," Imhotep said with a bit of back head rubbing in embarrassment.

"Do remember to let nature take its course Imhotep," Anubis said and disappeared into silence his strength having worn out.

Nodding with a smile Imhotep disappeared.

BACK AT THE TEMPLE

Sphinx woke to see Katy still sleeping and he stretched.

Only to be met with intense pain.

That woke Katy up when he cursed.

"Here let me look at that," she said softly.

Sphinx turned away as she inspected the bandages.

"They need to come off and be cleaned along with both of us," she said with a smile.

Sphinx was a bit embarrassed by that fact and so replied, "You should bathe first," he said

Katy shook her head, "No way buster you need to get your back cleaned if my guess is right it is infected and needs to be cleaned," she said

"Really?" Sphinx said

"That is why you feel pain is because it is infected," Katy replied rather worried

"What if I don't want to bathe with you?" Sphinx said trying to hide his embarrassment.

"I have seen it all before remember and besides I worked with many brothers and sisters. Where I come from we take family baths so I am not really nervous except walking in on someone who was a bit…oh endowed," she said with a faint blush to her cheeks.

Sphinx turned red at that moment when she said that and was deeply embarrassed.

He then stood up with Katy following.

"What about Icarus?" Sphinx asked

"Icarus I think is resting after working nearly all night to heal these wounds," Katy said holding up her hand and Sphinx also noticed that her face is also nearly healed.

That Goa'uld sure can heal I guess that is one of the advantages to being with a symbiote. I heard they extend your lifetime as well by centuries Sphinx thought and decided to voice his question.

"Well from what I know and what Icarus told me the average Goa'uld can live up to two thousand years. If helped by a sarcophagi or like me a Tar'ak then the average age is about four thousand." Katy replied as she walked off towards the bathing rooms.

Sphinx was now limping when he looked down and realized that his foot was also infected with the same agent and burned badly.

He had not noticed it before since he was with Imhotep and the salt water had soothed it a bit but now that he was fully on it he felt the pain shoot up through his foot.

"Let me help," Katy said and gave him a arm to lean on.

Sphinx let her guide him towards the bathing rooms his feet were very painful seeing as they were both badly burned by the acid.

Katy then walked into the bathing room.

"Strip and get in the water," she said and he did so not seeing Katy undress and then slipping in herself.

Sphinx didn't see her till she was basically taking the bandages off his back.

He winced as some of the blood had dried and scabbed on his skin. Katy was careful as she took it completely off.

Sphinx remained motionless as Katy cleaned the wounds and applied some of Imhotep's healing salve to them.

Sphinx let it go for a bit as she continued to treat his feet and then padded his back.

When she was done placing new bandages on him he turned to her.

It took all of his will power not to take her then because she was presenting her back to him and the burns that came from it.

His arousal was really going to get the best of him.

It was a good thing the water was ice cold though or else he would have had an embarrassing situation.

Katy continued to massage his back and work the soap into the wounds to clean them of the infection and to squeeze out any puss that formed around the wounds.

Sphinx winced at this act and tried not to scream as Katy put pressure on some of the wounds.

The salve she used also burned as well and he had tears fall from his eyes as he scrubbed the face paint off of his face.

As he cleaned his face he was not aware that his tail had other ideas until…

"YIPE!" Katy said and she backed away immediately.

Sphinx quickly turned and realized that his tail had brushed the area between Katy's legs.

Blushing with embarrassment he tried to fix it but Katy startled him by laughing.

It was then that Sphinx noticed her body for the first time as well.

Her body was slim with traces of bone from her travels but curves in all the right places. She is starting to fill out again and even then Sphinx noticed the healing acid burns on her body from her hands down to a slight mark in the front which is large in the back.

"Here let me take care of that," he said noticing the mark.

"Icarus is taking care of that," Katy said and Sphinx smirked before he slowly gotten out of the water. Katy followed suit and he dried himself off.

She also dried herself off and put on some clothes his tail nearly hit that sweet spot in between her legs again but he decided to keep his body parts to himself.

Yawning he knew that the medicine that Katy placed in his wounds also had a sedative in them to help him sleep with no pain.

Both of them returned to their separate rooms to rest. Sphinx was out cold due to the medicine but Katy found herself wide awake.

"Damn how the hell am I going to deal with this," she said out loud.

TBC