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"Teana, darling! You look beautiful!" Teana's mom gushed.

"Does she not?" Shukura asked.

"Yes, absolutely gorgeous!" Maibe agreed. "If I so say myself."

Teana looked in the mirror. "Mother is this truly me, she who stares back at me?"

Teana starred at her reflection. Her dress was so long, she could not see her feet nor her shoes. The dress was indeed very flowing and it was white in color. Her sleeves were up to a bit past her elbow and were loose and flowy at the end. Her dress included a golden v-shaped fabric belt sewn on it and golden embroidery was evident in much of her dress. He sleeves also showcased thick strands of woven embroidery to match. There were both floral and geometric designs in it.

A blue piece of fabric was also placed in front of her dress, similar to Atem's apparel, although hers was rounded at the bottom as opposed to pointed. She also wore an Egyptian collar for such an event with a blue cape flowing behind her.

Egyptian hieroglyphics had been painted on her back with ink, hidden beneath her dress's fabric. Prayers and blessing had been written to protect her marriage, loyalty and fertility. Her nails were painted with Henna.

Maibe had painted her face with makeup. Her eyes were painted with bright blue eye shadow and gold around the edges. Thick kohl, much more than usual, was used to outline her eyes. Mascara elongated her eyelashes and her cheeks were painted pink with blush paint. Her lips were painted with a much more saturated pink.

She had to wear a black wig for this occasion strung with gold beads throughout it. Oh her head was also a snake crown. She truly looked like a bride.

Her mother put hand on Teana's shoulder and looked in the full length mirror besides her. "Yes my dear it is truly you. Look at you my dear, you are all grown up!" Her mother muffled a cry.

"Oh mother." Teana hugged and comforted her.

"Before you know it my dear, you will be a mother and the Queen to both Egypt and Nubia. You have made both your father and I so proud." She sniffed.

Shukura appeared at the doorway. "It is time." She announced slowly.

Teana nodded. "Teana dear, remember this, you are the Princess of Nubia, soon you shall be Princess of Egypt and Queen to both our lands; but remember this darling, you shall always be foremost my daughter. No one can take that away." Teana flicked a teardrop off her eyes before it could smear her painted eyes as she hugged her mother one last time before she was to be given away.

"I grant permission for my daughter Teana, Crown Princess of Nubia, on behalf of her father King Hasaan-Al-Jameen, King of Nubia to wed and give forth herself to this man in marriage." Teana's mother spoke in a dignified manner.

"I, Pharaoh Aknamkanon grant permission for my son Atem, the heir and Prince of Egypt to wed this woman here forth."

Eyes were now on the couple standing facing each other. Atem held one hand palm faced with Teana holding it with her own hand palm faced down. Atem's other hand was loosely clenching Teana's hand palm faced up.

The priest beckoned Teana.

"I, Teana, Crown Princess of Nubia, give forth myself to this man in holy marriage."

The priest nodded his head to Atem.

"I, Atem, Crown Prince of Egypt, take this women to be my mine in holy marriage."

The priest now spoke with words and chanted a prayer now joined with the royal priests standing on the side encasing the couple; their chants filling and echoing throughout the room for a good minute.

"It is done. The couple must now complete the marriage ritual and seal their newfound marriage."

Teana's heartbeat quickened. Atem's heartbeat quickened.

Atem gazed into Teana's large blue, cerulean eyes. Those same blue eyes that Atem associated with the blueness of the Nile.

Teana gazed into Atem's sharp amethyst-crimson colored eyes. The eyes that Teana was in so awe of when she first saw Atem.

Both leaned forward leaned forward and sealed their marriage with a kiss.

This was it. This was what Atem sought out to do yesterday and twice before. It was everything he thought it would be and more. Teana's lips were so soft, so smooth and so perfect.

Atem and Teana perfectly molded into each other. Her lips, his lips were the perfect size and increment. It was as if they were made for each other.

Atem's lips were nothing like Teana experienced before. It was her first kiss and the most magical kiss she ever experienced. She shyly ended the kiss and moved back.

Atem looked at Teana. For him, the kiss ended way too quickly. He could not get rid of the tingling feeling on his lips.

They both looked back into each other's eyes and smiled.

After the marriage ritual was complete, Atem and Teana went to the temple to pray to the gods for the blessings upon their marriage. Teana specifically prayed to the goddess Isis for herself to be a good, dutiful wife and be able to produce an heir for Atem. Then her wedding was announced on the balcony to the populace just as the betrothal had been announced.

**FLASHBACK**

"Citizens I am here to announce that my son has completed one more of his duties before Ra. He has been wed and married."

The populace cheered and screamed in support.

"I shall now introduce the newlywed couple and bring them before you." He paused and gestured. "Prince Atem and his beloved wife Princess Teana!"

The populace went crazy screaming and hooting as Atem and Teana stepped atop the balcony. Teana trembled slightly, but Atem kept her stead by securing his arm around her waist. "You are doing wonderful Teana. They love you." he whispered.

He was somewhat right. In the crowds chants were heard. "Long live the Prince and his Queen! Long live the Prince and his Queen!"

Teana blushed. She wasn't even Queen yet!

"A heavy burden has been lifted from our shoulders!" The Pharaoh shouted. "May the gods bless the couple and endow them with many blessings and a pious heir!" The crowd roared and cheered. "May the festivities begin!" Pharaoh Aknamkanon dictated.

**FLASHBACK ENDS**

Now she was sitting on a new throne besides Atem's. Although she technically did not have any say in the matters of the kingdom yet, as she was not queen yet, she had become a member of the royal council and was allowed to share her ideas. Teana felt uneasy, as a princess she always sat in front of her own people, those whom customs she was aware of. Here in Egypt, the customs were slightly different.

Teana tried her best to sit up straight and smile, like the perfect bride. A bride that was of porcelain and a doll. Tea mentally smirked. If wearing this ensemble was hard enough! She looked beautiful, but the black wig she was wearing was itchy. Teana felt fake. She looked so gorgeous and pretty now; and the people here were all supportive of her. However, once the makeup, the hair and garments she wore came off, and what was left of her- was the real her, would she be able retain the support of the people? She did not know, but Teana kept smiling. Egyptian dancers danced on the floor trying to entertain the people of the room. She tried to enjoy their performances.

"Teana."

"Mhm?" Teana turned to her left to Atem.

"Are you alright?" He asked concerned.

Tea gave him another fake smile. "Why would you think otherwise?"

Atem gave her a look. "Well, for one thing, you have not broken out of that smile, for what two hours?" Teana frowned. "I would have liked to say this better now," he said referring to her frown, "but now you are frowning and I do not like that either."

"The Prince cannot make up his mind?" Teana questioned slightly narrowing her eyes.

"No, it is a matter of your happiness." Teana blinked. "I do not like to see you look like a statue nor do I like to see you frown. You do not have to smile all the time, love. No one will be offended. Perhaps you should relax." He suggested.

"I shall relax tomorrow. Today I am a bride." She said fixing her wig.

Atem shook his head and stood up. He held out his hand. Teana stared at his hand. "Come now." He commanded in his voice that demanded authority.

Teana took it hesitantly looking up meeting his gaze. "Where are you taking me?" She asked uncertainly, biting her lip.

"A bit of fresh air shall do you some good." He said as he escorted her out of the room. He took her to a part of the palace she was unfamiliar with. He led her to an entryway and proceeded to pull back the curtain and bring Teana forward. She gasped. The balcony gave sight to a magnificent view of the city. It was a different view and the sun was setting. Teana could see a bird's eyes view of the city and all the little buildings. The sun's rays were bright and orange and it was encasing the city in a filter of orange-ish yellow glow. Atem and Teana stayed silent as they watched the descending sun.

"You have tanned quite a bit here in Egypt." Atem dared to speak, only once the sun set. Teana looked up at him and then down at her arm.

"I suppose I have." She smiled.

Atem lifted her chin up so her eyes could meet his. "I can barely recognize you at the moment. I fear that someone has stolen my dear Teana and replaced her with a decorated porcelain copy of a doll." He chuckled.

Teana grinned. "This husband of mine should try wearing all that I am wearing."

Atem smirked. "This husband of yours would not dare try become a porcelain doll."

Teana laughed. "I do look as if I am one. Once the celebrations have ended, I shall take pleasure in taking such off." She paused and put her hands to her head. "Especially this blasted wig of mine!"

Atem laughed. "No one is here now, only you and me. Why not take it off, if not only momentarily?"

Teana took a second to consider the motion, but then shook her head. "No...I should not..."

Atem touched the wig. "I shall help you put it back on, if that is what you are so worried about."

Teana was about to protest, but Atem already began to slip off her wig. Locks of her hair slipped out. Atem placed the wig aside on the bench and threaded his hands through Teana's hair to fix them. "There." He announced. He slipped a lock of hair behind Teana's hair, but did not remove his hands from her hair. "So beautiful." Teana blushed and looked down. "I do really prefer your dark brown locks to you wearing fake typical Egyptian black hair. I hope when you are queen, that you would rather wear a crown as opposed to a headdress."

Teana smiled as she looked back into Atem's eyes. "We shall see."

Atem slightly leaned down, his lips gently slowly meeting Teana's own. She did not reject him now as she too kissed back. The kiss was sweet and much longer than the one they had shared when they became joined. Atem's hands were in Teana's hair, but slowly moved down to grip her waist. Teana's arms ended up around Atem's neck. What they did, was done based purely on instinct and what they felt comfortable with, but perhaps that was what made it so wonderful and pleasurable.

Perfectly meshed they were. Teana felt warm all over. The only thing that could be heard was the soft chatter of the city from below and ever so soft noises that Teana and Atem made while kissing. The kiss, while not that long of a kiss, but for some reason perhaps even more special and gratifying than the one they shared at their joining just hours before.

"Son, where were you and the princess?" The Pharaoh questioned on their return.

"Well Father," The Pharaoh put up his hand interrupting Atem.

"Does not matter now. You two must perform the ceremonial dance of your joining." The Pharaoh commanded. "The people have yet to see the newly joined dance from you, especially those with such talent I am told. Go!" He directed.

Atem turned to Teana and slowly pulled her to the floor. Teana put her hands on her head to make sure her wig was in place. Atem had helped her put it back on, but she was afraid it was not as stable as when the maid who placed it on her before had. Atem was after all, a man, one with no experience in women's wigs. At least that is what Teana hoped.

Teana gulped. Dancing used to be something she wanted to do, not something she was forced to do. As Atem and she started dancing, she relaxed. She twirled, moved and spun with Atem. She was finally getting used to this attention. Maybe she could get used to this.

For the rest of the night, much to Atem's happiness, Teana finally relaxed and enjoyed herself. Teana was happy, at dinner time she got to sit with her mother. Her mother was very proud of her and wished her a happy marriage like she had. Teana and Atem, of course left their wedding celebration early. They were the bride and bridegroom after all. They were to metaphorically officially tie their marriage once they retreated to their chambers. That was when they were to be fully joined.

They're finally married! Wooh they actually went on with it, plus you got your kiss! Two kisses! I hope I did ok with them, I've never written kiss scenes before :-* I really hope you guys liked the chapter! I worked really hard on the whole thing. :) The Egyptian wedding and detail aren't really historically accurate but as you guys can probably tell, it's not supposed to be a historically accurate story. I tried to add a couple Egyptian and modern elements in it. I think my one-shot 'Redemption' is more Ancient Egyptian realistic or historically accurate like, if you guys are interested. (It's actually my best work.)
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**Super thanks to Akai22878. She's the best beta ever!

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