The Lion's Princess (Closed for Asa)

[Asa]

She curled against Nefer. The children were amazed that another tent was set up for them to sleep as well. The warrior understood but still he held distrust with all that had happened of late.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

Nefer held her while she calmed, she continued to talk with the children and answer their questions they best she could, as the sun set the magi, and servants gathered as Tikara lead them in prayer. Nefer quickly helped gather the needed supplies to set the children up in their own tent, and a younger female servant to help settle them in and make sure they had what they’d wished he returned to their tent. Drawing the shawl over their door for privacy he turned to her, watching as she paced the floor, he knew the Fire warrior’s actions and unwillingness to bend to her demands irked her. slipping off his shirt he dropped it beside their bedrole, moving to her he pulled her into his arms and held her, tucking her head beneath his chin he rubbed her back. “not used to not getting your way are you my love” the smile in his voice evident “come to bed, we leave for home on the morrow, by now the Pharaoh should be at the City, im sure he will be curious as to what we learned. He moved to their bedroll and laid down, pulling her down beside him he let his hands roam, working to massage her skin and ease the tension he felt in her

 

[Asa]

I am just as determined to give these children the benefit of the doubt as he is to distrust them. Then again they did not sneak into my lands without my knowing

She smirked with a wink

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

I am just as determined to give these children the benefit of the doubt, as he is to distrust them Nefer knew that, despite everything, his Priestess has always been the kindest, gentlest heart of any one he’d met since he was a cub, she’d always seen the best in others. Then again they did not sneak into my lands without my knowing he smiled and blushed at her wink, remembering how he’d come to be in her service, having been smuggled in to kill her. Sliding her robes from her he kissed her neck gently, guiding her to sit on her bedroll he gripped her shoulders gently, working his fingers over her skin, searching for the tightness in her muscles and slowly working the tension from them, “let us rest my Priestess, soon we will be home, at least we learned something……..they fear you” he grinned, “My Mate is Fierce” he kissed her neck again as he slid his hands from her neck and shoulders and set about preparing their bedrolls

 

[Asa]

She smiled to him and prepared for bed. Moving to curl withhim there on the bed rolls sleep seeming to take her quickly. She slept deep and seemed to dream of what this place was before to the blood of her birth... ancestors she knew nothing about. Khonsu holding council with their versions of priestesses and priests. Nomads loosely connected by crossing paths all loners in their own right.

Snuggling close as she slept she smiled softly as if finally understanding the calm beneath the brutality and death.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

Nefer lay watching her sleep for a bit, he was not quite tired yet and watched her face, he knew she was dreaming but he was curious, her facial expressions changing too quickly to fully understand them. Eventually the sound of her heartbeat and steady breathing lulled him to sleep. His dreams too however, plagued him with images, snapshots that he tell if they were dream, past, or future events, a battle at a temple, the images of the people flashing through his mind he knew on some level, Tiger’s that could control the flow of water, a Black furred Lion, many many decades older throwing Lightning, the women beside the lion throwing fire and wielding a blade lit by flame, unable to hold on to even one image, the faces he saw vague and shadowed, he woke with a start, panting hard as he heard a sound outside the tent, his gaze flying to the tent flap “Priestess, it is approaching dawn” the voice was low, Dawn? Who cared? It took a few minutes for the previous night to return to him fully and he blinked, oh yea, they’d be heading back, blinking he looked down to see Tikara still cuddled against him but blinking up at him, and he figured the nightmare and his now calming breathing had probably woken her “Sorry if I woke you love, it seems it is already approaching dawn…….” He gave her a slight smile

 

[Asa]

She nodded and moved to get ready. No sooner had she gotten dressed than a servant was chasing one of the younger children into her tent.

Human try... drown...

Priestess I seek to teach the young one bath that is all. She was small enough for the hide basin we carry for water for the animals that is all.

The priestess nodded but shooed away the servant and picked the little girl up and proceeded to tell her a story as she went a cloth and washed her face and then taking a cup she set the child down and dropped a little pebble into the water that was dusty and had the child take it out revealing a shiny and clean little pebble. The child held it like treasure nodded in understanding and went to tell the story to the others.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

Nefer moved before it really even registered what was going on as the child rushed into their tent, he’d shifted into his fur so quickly his clothing had shredded as he placed himself between Tikara and whatever was chasing the girl, the scent of fear so strong off the child, he was baring his teeth and snarled as the servant came chasing in behind her and quickly skidded to a halt, losing her balance and falling on her ass as she stared wide eye’d shrieking. That of course had brought the Magi running, his ear twitching as he heard the children’s broken words Human try... drown... that brought his head around to stare at the child, then back to the servant, his gold eyes glimmering, the servant was trembling so hard her words were stuttered Priestess…….. I……i…..i…………..i seek to teach………. the young one to bath that is all as the Magi barged into their tent the tension slowly left Nefer’s body, the servants words placating the urge to defend that had torn through him like wild fire. Tikara quietly explaining everything was alright and demanding they leave in peace Nefer shifted back, the adrenaline rush ebbing he panted softly then watched Tikara pick up the young one.

He felt his beast in the back of his mind also go still, watched as Tikara settled the child on her hip and he was suddenly hit with a vision, his beast half purring in his mind as an image came to him, of Tikara holding a little girl, but this one had Tikara’s hair, as the child turned her head to look his way, he saw those Golden shinning eyes……………..eyes just like his………. Nefer stumbled, the vision broken as he blinked several times, shaking his head as he tripped over the bedroom and landed on his knees, looking around dazed it took him a moment before he plopped down on his ass and looked to Tikara, who was giving him a funny look and all he could do was just grin sheepishly “uhhhhhhh…….i guess I should………….err……watch where im going………..” he shook his head as if trying to clear away cob webs then looked down at his clothes, frowned, then sighed, reaching for his bag as he grabbed a fresh set and got dressed. Now wasn’t the time, but whatever that vision had been, he would speak with his Mate about it at a later time.

It was just after sunrise when camp was broken and the camels were packed and the pull behind sleds were loaded. As they had on the trip out, Nefer split his time between walking in his fur, spending time with the children in both forms, and riding beside Tikara. Conversation was light, the children slowly losing their shy, hesitant nature had begun to ask more questions, their natural curiosity beginning to show through, and he watched his mate with such infinite patience, she never once got mad, or irritated by their constant babble and it caused a pang in his chest as that vision he’d had replayed in his mind. The three day trip passed with little to no issues, although he had a sense they were still being watched, a sense the children too seemed to share as they once in a while seemed to become transfixed at stare out into the vast sands but never said anything more. He heard trumpets blare on the wind as they neared their city, a signal they had been spotted and identified, that the Priestess had returned to them, shifting to his fur he stayed beside Tikara and the children as they made their way through the streets. Shouts, cheers, praise, questions, prayers all being shouted and offered for their safe return, the apprehension and fear from the children clouded his nose, and he nudged against them giving comfort, inwardly smiling as he felt their small hands grab at the fur of his mane, holding him, and using him to shield them from the people, as long as he stayed calm, they would as well.

As they approached the Temple nefer caught sight of Kyrie and Kyrah, also both in their fur, flanking the Pharaoh as he stood at the temple door, a smile on his face as he greeted them, offering a reverent bow and a soft “priestess” in respect to Tikara.

 

[Asa]

She nodded to the Pharoh and offered a slight bow.

Greetings, it would seem our dear Makmood was right. The trip was most enlightening. I tell you and all here now the children with us are wards of the temple and will be protected thusly.

The children curled around behind her eyes never leaving the Pharoh.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

The pheroah nodded, smiling as he returned the bow to the priestess, his hand idly caressing Kylie's furred head, I am looking forward to speaking with you about your trip, he responded his eyes going to the children, an eyebrow arching, but he said nothing as Tikara made her declaration, Nefer walked beside Tikara and the children, Kylie and Kyrah turned and followed them, the servants opening the doors as they entered into the main chamber, he smiled, inhaling deeply, happy to be home. As they turned and proceeded down the private halls Nefer spoke quietly to the children whose eyes were as wide as plates as they looked around, gaping at the sheer size of the building and he couldnt help but smile. "We can show you around if you want, or we can show you where you will be staying" the children just continued to stare up at him, their jaws agape. Nefer turned and looked to Tikara "little help love?" he asked, trying to keep from smiling in amusement

 

[Asa]

Tikara walked over.

Bath time for each of you in a proper bath and then the servants will help you with new clothing and then we will meet for dinner in the main hall. Run along now.

The children tilted their heads then after a moment nodded and followed the servants who quickly smiled to the children and told them all about the temple as they walked along.

Needless to say a kind offering of food and we have taken away the eyes of our hidden problems. As for my being one of the Fire warriors it appears I am and now I have an ally and brethren who will guard and protect their border of our lands.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

Nefer couldn’t help but smile as he watched Tikara with the children, and again the dream from last night flashed through his mind and he quickly shook his head to clear it. Stretching as the children were led to their quarters he groaned “it has been a busy few days, at least we’ve confirmed that there is more going on, but not as many questions about………..the other stuff……” he said, moving to the platter of foods the servants have brought, popping a few pieces of cheese into his mouth then poured a goblet of wine, bringing it to her “Do you wish to rest? We both could use a bath, and…….i uhh……..i had a dream………..wanted to……well………talk to you about it, or perhaps Mother Bast………..” blushing slightly the dream still fresh it made him uncomfortable, he knew it was a dream, but it felt too real, and the need to discuss it was heavy on his shoulders “what is your wish my Priestess?”

 

[Asa]

A bath sounds wonderful.

She smiles to him curling against him.

Yes tell me.more about this dream unless you feel Bast would have better answers.

She kissed his cheek softly. Leading him to their bathing area. She smiled to the servants who had prepared the bath for them.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

A bath sounds wonderful. Nefer smiled, and purred lightly as he felt his Mate curl against him, letting her guide him as they entered the bathing pools, he helped her slide her clothing off, then removed his own as they entered into the pool, and he groaned, he felt like he’d had sand everywhere from their trip. Letting himself sink into the water he dunked his head, running his hands through his hair as he surfaced, shivering as the water slouced over his body “why does sand have to be so gritty” he muttered, turning to face his Priestess, he couldn’t stop his eyes from roaming her body. He would never get tired of looking at her. She’d saved him, in more ways then one, she loved him, and he’d die for her, Tell me she called to him, as he pulled her into his arms “im……..still trying to make sense of it………..” he said quietly, kissing her chin “when you had the young girl in your arms” his gaze growing distant as the memory came back to him “I didn’t see the child you held, I saw another…………. with your hair……..and……………my eyes……who looked back at me” he said stroking his hands over her back

 

[Asa]

Interesting...

She thought about his words and snuggled with him in the bathing pool.

Perhaps Bast or Goddess Isis can shed light on this. Perhaps a vision or something.

She pondered this while fingertips absently played over his arms and back.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

Perhaps Bast or Goddess Isis can shed light on this he nodded at her words, smiling at her tender caresses, he traced the curve of her spine as his hands slid into her hair, and he played with it, feeling the cascade of her silk strands through his fingers, so much softer then his own shaggy mane, reaching for the cleaning soaps he busied himself with lathering her hair, taking time to make sure she had no tangles and all the sand had been worked free and he felt no grit with his fingertips on her skin, he massaged her head and neck as he worked, content in taking care of her he picked up the small bucket and filled it with water, pouring it over her head and running his hands once more through her hair as the lather washed away. When he was sure her hair was once more clean he wrapped an arm around her waist, pulling her so her back was flush with his chest he placed soft kisses along her neck, lathering his hands once more with the bath soaps, he cupped her hips, then slid his hands up, playfully he tickled her lightly as he stroked her, lathering her with soap even as he teased her, smiling as he felt her squirm slightly in his arms. Content with the peace and quiet they now shared, he felt that surge of possessiveness from his lion half, a low rumble of content rolling around his chest as he purred “my priestess” he purred quietly in her ear, reverent in his tone, loving, slick hands cupping her breasts*

 

[Asa]

She smiled eyes closing as she rested there against him feeling the tickles and tender caressing she smiled thinking on his vision. Hearing his purr and his reverent words she moaned softly at the perfection of it all.

While I work with the children be sure to speak to Bast or Goddess Isis tomorrow. I have never know of a priestess giving birth to any children adopting like we have the serpent children

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

While I work with the children be sure to speak to Bast or Isis tomorrow. Nefer nodded gently into her hair, nuzzling gently against her neck, enjoying feeling her shiver and writhe against him as he continued to softly caress and wash her body, cupping her hips again before he sloshed water over her, rinsing her skin of the lather and dirt, his teeth lightly scrapping against the juncture of her shoulder and neck I have never know of a priestess giving birth to any children, or adopting like we have the serpent children Nefer nodded again at her words, this was a subject he'd never touched on, or learned from Kyrie and Kyrah when they'd "explained" mating to him. blinking to clear his train of thought he let his claws lightly tease over her nipples, enjoying the way she pressed against him as he gently massaged them, nipping softly just below her ear, and purring. "my priestess, id worship you forever" he teased, trailing his claws lightly down her stomach, over her hips, stroking along her inner thighs,

 

[Asa]

A soft sigh at his clawed yet tender caress. Her head tossing softly back as she curled back against him. Eyes closing she enjoyed the sensations of it all relaxing completely.

She wondered at his dream but nothing more than passing wonder due to his affections as she moved her hands to reach back swirling through his hair.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

He smiled at her sigh, the subtle hints as she began to relax, and that’s what he wanted, her relaxed, and happy. He growled low feeling her reach back, weaving her hands into his mane of hair and bowing back against him, his lips went to her neck, teeth catching her skin as he bit her neck just at the base of her jaw. “My mate” he purred in her ear, sucking lightly at the spot where he bit her his hand slipping between her thighs to stroke her womenhood. Nose flaring as he took in her scent, and the scent of her arousal growing in the air and he hardened against her back as she pressed close, one hand slick between her thighs as he stroked and caressed her, the other curled around her waist, holding her close, cupping her breast as he lavished kisses along the column of her throat, nipping her at the base of her ear. He didn’t care about anything at that point, just her pleasure and happiness, two fingers buried within her body he stroked her with quick deft curls of his fingers, his palm pressing against the hard bud of her clit

 

[Asa]

She body moving against him. Her eyes closed hands dancing through his hair and one along his leg as she arched more against him. Her mind forgetting all thought as she sank into the pleasures of it all.

A servant at the door spoke knowing that they would hear her or at least her Priestess feline companion would.

The children are all resting peacefully and have chosen a maji to stay with them to feel safer. One of the older ones who told them stories till the fell asleep. All is well.

With that said she walked away leaving her priestess to rest as well.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

Nefer's ear twitched, even past his Priestess soft panting breaths he caught the words on the air from the servant. and ignored them..for now... Tonight everything seemed to be heightened, since they'd returned, since the fight with the Fire warrior, he remained on edge, a mental image of his lion pacing in his head, as if waiting for something, expecting something to happen, his skin felt itchy, and only she seemed to allow him to center himself. The feel of her skin, the scent of her body, the beat of her heart, he needed her, his soul seemed to burn for her. The need to mate riding him hard he lifted her from the water, growling low as he settled her on the edge of the water and curled his hands around her thighs "My Priestesss" he half purred, half growled, "let me worship you" he purred, his rough feline tongue trailing a line up her inner thigh, nose flaring as he took in the scent of her body, her arousal, drawing his tongue teasingly along the slit of her womenhood, catching a brief taste of her and it caused him to growl deeper as her flavor burst on his tongue and seared into his mind. Gods she tasted sweet.... he couldnt recall ever doing this to or for her before, but it felt right to him and his lion growled in his head in agreement, he traced her body, learning her responses as he explored her.

 

[Asa]

One hand reaching behind her to the floor behind her near level with the bathing pool itself. One hand moved to his hair as she gasped more wildly. Her hips curling forwards towards him as she gasped and moaned. If she heard to woman at the door it did not consciously register all that existed in the world right now was she and her love.

Nefer


She softly gasped.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

Nefer that heated cry sent a shiver down his body, god he loved the way she writhed and called his name, his tongue pressing deep as he tasted her, his hands stroked over her skin, caressing her hips, her thighs, keenly aware of every twitch and reaction of her body as he explored and pleasured her, narrowing his concentration on the spots he knew were super sensitive to his ministrations, his eyes glowed as they looked up her body, watching her back bow, and writhe, the rise and fall of her chest, the heated look of ecstasy made him want to see more his voice was a low purr against her skin as he whispered “let go for me my love, I want to watch you “ his teeth catching her thigh as he lightly nipped her, then concentrated on that hard little nub, lashing it with quick long strokes

 

[Asa]

Utter release from the sensations of his affections was not far after his words as her body continued to writhe and tremble.