The Lion's Princess (Closed for Asa)

[LoganDarkHolme]

Her nails scoring his back only seemed to entice his beast more, as the water sloshed, and swayed with their movements, their eyes locked, his movements became almost desperate, sheathed deep within her body, as their bodies collided together, his face buried against her neck, panting hard as they both moved in sync, “Tikara” he half moaned, half growled before his teeth sank into the base of her neck, as he marked her, sucking and licking at the mark before his body shuddered as he reached his peak, throwing his head back, hair flying as he roared, the power of it shaking anything loose and echoing, holding his mate, his priestess close struggling to catch his breath

 

[Asa]

Any and all doubts about Nefer and the Priestess should be gone. She gasped holding him tight as she felt her own orgasm thundering and her voice calling out as well.

Nefer....

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

Within minutes Nefer’s head whipped up and turned, a low vicious growl rising in his chest as he looked towards their bed, the pounding of feet on the stone followed by loud banging PRIESTESS! ARE YOU OK? PRIESTESS!!” the Magi cried, the door beginning to rattle as Nefer’s growl grew deeper, his pupils narrowing to hard slits as fur began to sprout down his arms, his chest expanded before he let go another bellowing roar as the Magi stormed in, Nefer out of the water and shifted in a matter of seconds stood in front of the bathing pool, lips peeled back as he snarled, the Magi drawing up short as they stared at him, Kyrah and Kyrie also drawing up short “Oh shit” they could smell the sex in the air, and……blood……..Priestess…… they said hesitantly are you ok? We smell blood? they dared not look away from Nefer, they could see that Nefer wasn’t quiet home in his own head, but the Lion male was having none of it as he lashed out, swatting a clawed paw at them all. Kyrie quietly talking did he mark her? Kyrah shrugged, her own eyes shifting to her cheetah’s eyes, ready to shift and fight if she had too. Nefer taking a step towards them, still snarling

 

[Asa]

Her voice holding no acceptance of refusal.

NEFER!

Her eyes looked to the Magi first.

I am fine. You are dismissed prepare for our travels now!

Her eyes moving to the cheetahs.

Stand down but you two may remain for now.

Any blood drawn had placed her once more deep in the Fire warrior side but more of the command of the head priestess as well as if both forms were becoming one

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

NEFER! he jerked, a low snarl rumbling as his head swung back to look at her, but the golden glow seemed to dull, and the lions body relaxed, shaking out his mane of hair he blinked, looking back and forth between the guards, cheetahs and Tikara, clearly trying to figure out what was going on as he finally pushed back the feralness that had over taken him. He nuzzled his head against Tikara’s thigh as she moved from the pool, sitting beside her, his tail twitching lazily Stand down but you two may remain for now. Huffing Nefer shifted back, kneeling there on hands and knees, breathing hard, body dripping with sweat and what was left of the bathwater in his fur and hair, Kyrie and Kyrah each getting a towel and offering it to them, Kyrie’s eyes went to the bite mark on Tikara’s neck, her brows lifting as she looked to Kyrah who noticed also “Umm………the guards heard the roar, I think half the town heard it. With everything going on everyone’s on edge……” Kyrie spoke softly, like she was trying to not startle someone ready to jump off cliff “we..well, we recognized the roar for what it was….” Kyrah said, her eyes going to Tikara’s neck then back “are……..you?.......ok?”

 

[Asa]

I am fine why?

Tikara studied tuem

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

I am fine why? Kyrie and Kyrah glanced at each other, then back to Tikara “well……..Priestess……..caussseeeeeeee you’re bleeding……….” Kyrah said with just the slightest hint of annoyed sarcasm, Kyrie making a pointing motion to the Priestess neck, and the audible swallow that came from Nefer as his eyes too focused on the bite mark, then widened significantly as he became aware of the taste of blood in his mouth, and he visibly shivered “no,.” he whispered, Kyrah rolled her eyes “well, at least Syrene will back off now……..maybe……….anyway relax, the bites normal” those words causing Nefer to Choke “NORMAL?!?!” he wrapped his arms around himself as he backed against a cabinet. “How is biting her normal? Ive never lost control like that before? I’d never hurt her!!” he protested, Kyrie smirking “It’s a mating bite idiot, “ Nefer blinked but Kyrah picked up I guess we uhh, missed telling you a few details, but honestly we never thought things would go this far….but yes, it’s a Mating bite. When a male takes his female for life he bites her, sharing a part of his beast’s essence with her, we call it a binding of souls, Nefer looked to Tikara as the cheetahs traded off speaking, still in shock as he tried to understand long story short Lion boy, you just Married Tikara by shifter laws Nefer’s face paled

 

[Asa]

She reached a hand to her neck and finding blood tilted her head slightly.

Interesting...

Her eyes still the swirling between "normal" and fire warrior as she studied the bloid on her fingers as if it were nothing at all.

So... you claim this will back the child off... very good.

She seemed almost dismissive to it stepping from the tub over to one of the many flame lit wall sconces and held her fingers near the flames.

So we are now truly bound... very well

She smiled but it was strange.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

Kyrie and Kyrah watched, dumbfounded they don’t know what they expected, her to be upset, yell, be scared. Something, they looked at each other, then back to her. She was too calm, at least they thought she was. Nefer too watched, but his feline curiosity got the better of him, his brows furrowed as Tikara moved over to the one of the lit candles, So we are now truly bound... very well the hiss of her blood hitting the flame and Nefer felt……..something…….he couldn’t put it into word. A tingle up his spine, like something had caressed up his back and he involuntarily purred at the warm rush it gave him. Which caused the two cheetahs to look at him before they looked back to her “well…………….ummmmmmmmmmm…………….” neither of them having the ability to form coherent words, they had felt the rush of power at Tikara’s actions, watching as Nefer moved to stand beside her, completely at ease, although Nefer’s face was still showing his apprehension but he too felt a wash of calm, his eyes meeting her’s, warmth, love, concern, tenderness reflected in his gaze “Leave us” Nefer spoke, a commanding tone in his voice that he’d never had before, a bite of growl that had a deep resonating echo, that caused Kyrie and Kyrah to visible twitch and swallow yeaaa, uhh, we will just……go talk…….to the priests….” They backed out of the room, looking at each other before they bolted, heading to the Goddess Alter

 

[Asa]

Sekmet was waiting for them.

They are bound now... Yes?

The lioness headed Goddess addressed them.

Perhaps this will aid in the balance between her lineage and her actual life before that knowledge found its way to light.

Bast was merely smiling at the fact that they were one now as felines and animal laws go. The other deity in the room a bit of a surprise. Khonsu.. devourer of hearts one of the Gods of the underworld stood there. Tikara had always been able to speak with him but it had always been more like a child not this strange being she seemed to be now. If she was Fire warrior she was technically one of his own but they had been gone for a very long time.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

They are bound now... Yes? Kyrie and Kyrah bowed their heads as they were greeted by the goddess's. They were surprised, although they figured they really shouldnt be at that statement, they are god's after all. "Yes Mother" they said quietly in unison Perhaps this will aid in the balance between her lineage and her actual life before that knowledge found its way to light. Again the two cheetahs looked at each other, both wanting to ask the question. "Something has changed in them. Obviously the priestess we knew about but....Something has changed in him as well. and not just the mating urge..." they spoke in turn. Looking at each other, they sighed and rubbed their faces "They leave upon the dawn, and the Pheroah is expected to arrive tomorrow night. we, dont know what to tell him, if anything of what has been going on?" Kyrie asked quietly, both of them figiditing from foot to foot, they attention drawn to Konsu who they gave a wide berth.


****NEFER****

His chest heaved slightly as Kyrie and Kyrah left, tension seeming to melt out of his body as he turned, offering his hand to his Mate, picking up a towel that they'd laid out before they began their.....bath... shaking himself out and running his hands through his tangled mane of hair. "come love, let us take our rest, dawn approachs too quickly, " he smiled helping her from the water, taking his time as he ran his hands over her, drying her with the towel. Not wanting to stop touching her yet

 

[Asa]

Sekmet thought on this as Khonsu spoke.

They will be fine. Their paths were brought together for just this reason. They are as they should be. Each can temper and aid the other. As for the...

As for the arrogant and ungrateful lioness...

Bast quickly spoke up

What is her name Syrene. I say toss her into the life she understand. Her neck under a man's foot as it were with the pharoah until she learns as you two did and be done with her. The others seem more eager to embrace their freedom and own lives. What say you Sekmet?

Sekmet drawn from her trancelike state looked over.

Yes deal with the lioness Cubs or I will. The priestess is strong of mind and soul she will still teach all around her that she can but with the meeting of this colder and equally as strong side...

Sekmet tilted her head.

Her mind merges the cold and the warmth of her being for its own sanity and safety as we speak. The new more complete being shall be most interesting to meet.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

Kyrie and Kyrah watched, curious as the God’s talked amongst themselves, quietly hiding their snickers and chuckles of amusement at the mention of giving her to the Pharaoh and nodded their heads in agreement “Yes mother” they said quietly. Yes deal with the lioness Cubs or I will Kyrie and Kyrah shivered and nodded again, bowing as they left the room, sighing they decided they would speak with the lions in the morning as they retired to their rooms. Bowing and speaking politely as they passed priests and servants, stopping to make sure that The Priestess and Nefer’s preparations for travel were ready.

****Nefer****

Nefer dressed and brought the tray of sweets from their bath chamber to their room. Setting it on a side table and he curled into bed, making sure it was warm enough for his mate as he smiled to her, picking up a small handful of grapes “dessert my mate?”

 

[Asa]

Smiling as she moved to the bed.

Perhaps a little love we must be rested to travel in the morning.

Laying down she moved to curl close. Her eyes had settled some but still held a slightly strange appearance and she took a grape from the plate.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

Nefer fed her a few grapes as they cuddled together. Not speaking, but just enjoying the blessed silence, taking every chance he got to gently stroke her arm, brush her cheek, just touch her. Settling as he began to yawn, watching as she too began to drift off and he shifted, pulling her against him, his arm slung over her waist as he spooned her in against him and drifted off, his face buried in her hair so he could take in her scent as he slept. Nefer dreamed, at least he think he did, random brief flashes of images that made no sense to him, and were gone just as quickly as they arrived. The soft knock at the door as the sun broke made Nefer twitch and lift his head, the haze of sleep causing him to not realize right away that sometime during the night he seemed to have shifted forms. Carefully he got up, jumping down from the bed he shook out his fur. He felt…….off…….his body hurt. Like he’d been training with the Magi for days on end and he took a few seconds to stretch himself out as only felines can do before he forced himself to shift back, throwing a shirt on and frowning. “I grab one of hers?” he asked himself as the shirt only seemed to come to his mid stomach and not cover him completely before he unlocked and opened the door, looking down at Kyrie and Kyrah whose eyes widened as they looked up. “ummmmm………..the Magi have….everything ready for travel” they shared a look between them “when you both are ready….are you………feeling ok?” they asked as Nefer frowned “yes” he grumbled, scratching his head, then flinched, he didn’t mean for his voice to echo like that “Yes, we were, still asleep” he said,

 

[Asa]

She slept soundly till he spoke and her eyes opened wide looking around.

Nefer?

Seeing him she blinked.

Are you alright?

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

His ear twitched as he heard the sheets rustle , and he looked over his shoulder, smiling softly “morning love, the Magi are waiting” he said quietly, watching the blank look as she blinked at him Nefer? Are you alright? He frowned, confused “why does everyone keep asking me that?” he grumbled, turning to look at Kyrie and Kyrah who blinked then smiled before turning and walking briskly away, he could still hear them giggling as he shut the door, running his hand through his hair, which felt longer then it had been before and turned, rolling his shoulders and trying to stretch out his neck “this is gunna be a long day “ he groused “how are you feeling love? I wasn’t too rough with you last night I hope?” he sat on the edge of the bed as he tore his shirt off and tossed it away, rousing through his clothing to find something he wanted to wear

 

[Asa]

Standing she went about getting dressed but still watched him occasionally.

Perhaps love a glance at your reflection in the bathing pool

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

He blinked at her comment and moved to the pool, glancing down her blinked, then blinked again, “ummmm……” he touched his face, he looked……….older…….his hair was shaggy, and slightly longer, framing his face like his……….mane…………his features sharper, more defined, no longer looking like a kid, “well…………” was all he said, and looked down at himself. Indeed his body seems to have filled out, his muscles more defined then before, he did feel…stronger….flexing his hands he stared at them “what………………Im confused, what sorcery is this……..” he said, as he walked back into their room, a soft flash of light as Bast appeared, smiling Fear not child, you have come of age, when guardians reach their maturity their shifting of forms over several days alter’s them, I believe humans call it a “growth spurt” you are becoming a true lion male, you will be stronger, your body will become stronger, and for some, other abilities and senses with form she said, smiling

 

[Asa]

Her head lifted sensing Bast and smiled. Getting dressed she tossed aside even her travel robes of a priestess as she had sent for the more desert ready sturdy robes like the magi. Makmood had surprisingly had a set made for her already as if suspecting this request would come. Something combining her priestess nobility and her fire warrior desert nomad blood he was sure she possessed.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

Nefer watched her dress for a moment, a smile curling the edges of his lips before his gaze turned back to Bast, frowning just slightly as she smiled at him “Things will be fine young one, trust in yourself” with that she vanished “I will await you my Priestess with the guards, make sure they have your carriage waiting, and considering my lack of adequate fitting robes for the minute, I will travel in my fur beside you” he slipped from the room and made his way outside, smiling as he talked and laughed with several visiting children nodding to Makmood as he stepped outside

 

[Asa]

The heavier robes finally covering her she turned to walk with him heading out for their trip.

I am sure that the Magi will have rob3s for you for the trip if you wish.

Hugging him she smiled. Feeling so warm and safe with him no matter what.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

I am sure that the Magi will have rob3s for you Nefer nodded, she was probably right, as she slipped into his arms he hugged her back and kissed her gently before pulling away, taking in the robes she wore “don’t you think those heavy robes will be too warm?, I know the weathers getting cooler, but…..” he smiled, skimming his hands over her “they look good though” he said before bowing “Priestess I shall await you at your Litter carrier, “ turning he shifted, stretching as only a feline can before shaking out his mane, feeling like it was thicker then before, then out the door as the Cheetahs closed the door and followed him

 

[Asa]

Finishing preparing for their journey she stopped by the main chamber and a few of the individual dirty chambers offering prayers before moving to join the others.

Is everything ready Makmood?

The old man nodded and once she was in the caravan he was helped by the magic onto his camel and so began their travels. The first days were uneventful as they rode on and camped each night. Moving closer and closer to the mountainous regions camping on the third night a half days ride away from the canyon.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

The day’s moved along uneventful for the most part. Nefer spent the day in human form, having borrowed a robe and some clothing from a Magi who was close to his new height, at night as they set up camp he joined the magi in hunting, helping bring down fresh meat to supply the camp. Each day they got closer to the mountains a tenseness settled on Nefer. He’d been having the feeling as they started their fourth day of travel that they were being watched, or something just felt….off…”we must be getting close, or we are being followed” he stated as he rode beside Tikara