The Lion's Princess (Closed for Asa)

[Asa]

So when do we leave to travel to this desert dweller you believe will offer answers Makmood?

She smiled to the old man softly.

You seem worried about my passing out after whatever these episodes are... Why is that? Does it have to do with who you think I am?

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

Nefer smiled as Tikara concentrated on speaking with Makmood, his stomach growling loudly as several large platters of food were laid before him, he wasted no time in digging in, making small talk with Syrene and Annalysse, listening as they made mention of having sent a messenger back home to their pride, and still trying to figure out exactly what they were going to do. They’d been spending time with the priests, learning and trying to understand the ways of the people. They’d enjoy’d several walks through the city, while some knew who they were by now just from daily conversations and meetings, others were still weary. As was common, strangers, even strangers with Magi escort’s were still speculated about in the rumor mills. Syrene smiled some as conversation settled some Nefer…… she began, a hard blush creeping up her face as Annalysse gave her a quizzical look I will be reaching my Majority soon and uhh…….well…… she cleared her throat You’re a strong male, and young, and ………….rare……….w…..would you be willing to sire my cubs? Nefer blinked, dumbstruck as a heated blush crept up his face, and he unconsciously reached out for Tikara’s hand, unable to find words, Annalysse slapping her hand over Syrene’s mouth her eyes wide as conversation around them died and heads turned to look at them

 

[Asa]

Nefer taking her hand halted her conversation with Makmood as she looked around to Nefer. Seeing what was going on she studied them.

I gather I missed something?

There was a defensive air around some of the temple aides as well as the more protective priestesses from her home temple.

Is something wrong?

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

Annalysse glared daggers at Syrene, but kept her hand over her mouth, her eyes scanning as she saw a few inch ever slightly closer to them, others more apt to sit back and watch, eyebrows raised, a few looked to Tikara as she turned, I gather I missed something? Nefer blinked slowly, shaking as if waking from a trance, then flushed hot with a blush as Syrene’s words came back to him, she muttered behind Annalysse’s hand but was quickly shushed “It………..was a misunderstanding……….priestess…….Syrene is……………..still learning the language…….” Annalysse said hesitantly, and Nefer swallowed, his eyes flittering between Syrene, Annalysse and Tikara, but his whole head felt like it was on fire “Mis……..understanding………..yes……” Nefer nodded glancing at the others around them as he slowly eased his grip on Tikara’s hand, patting it, a little too quickly, and swallowed as Annalysse Rose, forcing Syrene up “Thank you for breakfast……..we have…….studies………too attend too” Annalysse spoke, bowing to Tikara as she dragged a sour looking Syrene behind her. Nefer’s attention turned to Tikara as the blush slowly began to fade and he swallowed a drink of wine, then nodded to Makmood

 

[Asa]

Annalysse... I am curious about what has happened and why are you shielding Syrene's mouth like that. If there is a problem with the language I am sure that we can help.

She looked to the Magi brow raised then to the Priestesses and then back to the lionesses.

Sit we will address whatever this issue is now

Makmood watched her and then stood

I must attend to our traveling to speak with the old one Excuse me, Priestess.

With a bow, he was gone quickly for one his age.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

Nefer watched Makmood leave, and his eyes narrowed slightly, as Annalysse looked to Syrene as she swatted the womens hand away. I am curious about what has happened and why are you shielding Syrene's mouth like that. Syrene bit Annalysse’s hand causing her to pull away as she kept glaring at her, “Priestess” Syrene said “I only asked Nefer if he would be the sire of my cubs when I come into my majority” Annalysse growled again, shaking her head as she spoke up before Syrene, “Priestess, I apologize,” Nefer’s face flamed hot again, Kyrie and Kyrah standing stock still, their own eyes wide in surprise having just sat down themselves and shared a look between them, torn between shock and wanting to laugh but wisely managed to keep a straight face as everyone within hearing distance of the group were a quiet as statues, waiting to see what Tikara would do, and knowing well that Nefer was not only her guardian but her consort.

 

[Asa]

Kyrie and Kyrah I thought one of you if not both were in charge of teaching them human ways and customs?

Tikara was not mad... At anyone it seemed as the priestesses watched her carefully ready to try to contain her if needed.

Syrene... It is not the custom of humans to request such things especially not of someone already spoken for. I do however recall you catching the eye of the young man, the chariot builder apprentice. Perhaps instead of being so shy and voiceless you should speak with him of such things.

As if trying to ease the girls worry she winked.

I mean had I met him before I met Nefer.

She smiled to the girl.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

Both the cheetahs bowed their heads, a flush of embarrassment coloring their faces as they quietly apologized We were priestess they shared a look between them we........didn't think to include mating customs.... and they blushed deeper still as several chuckles from the remaining people rumbled around as Syrene blinked, her head canting to one side as she listened, nodding slightly at the priestess suggestion, then frowning "but he is human Priestess..". And there was a slight pause "not that that is a problem, but he wouldn't be able to give me the kind of Cubs that Nefer could with his unique fur and obvious hidden strength" she stated simply even made a hand gesture towards him as Annalysse growled low, looking like she might beat the girl over the head herself and several more of the staff gasped slightly, even more worried what the priestess would say, Nefer's face grew heated in both embarrassment and anger, thinking that Syrene was insulting Tiara for the fact she was human.

 

[Asa]

Have you not seen enough the strength of humans Syrene? For it was, in fact, the strength of this human that saved you from Rham was it not? A hidden strength as you speak of. Once more it is not mortal custom to allow another to mate with nor even ask to mate with a spoken for male Nor is it custom for males outside of the human Pharoah to have more than one mate. Are we clear on this child? Not even the Cheetahs ask such things.

She looked to the Cheetahs.

I expect better of the Pharaohs own to teach them.

Turning to Annalysse.

I see you seem to understand better peraps you could assist in her teachings.

Paying it no more thought she turned to Nefer.

We have a trip to prepare for.

Her eyes falling to the Cheetahs once more

I expect a better education for them when we return.

HOlding Nefer's hand she stood to leave the dining room

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

it was, in fact, the strength of this human that saved you from Rham was it not? Once more it is not mortal custom to allow another to mate with nor even ask to mate with a spoken for male. Syrene sputtered, "hidden power or not, you are goddess blessed, you are no more human then I am!" Although it didn't skip her notice that the Priestess ignored her reply as she herself kept talking, the tone of her voice and the anger rolling off of her making Annalysse clench Syrene's arm holding her in place, as the young lioness seemed on the verge of doing something truly stupid. Nor is it custom for males outside of the human Pharoah to have more than one mate. Are we clear on this child? Not even the Cheetahs ask such things..

Syrene's eyes flared a deep gold her voice a hiss, her words sharp as daggers "Was it not the Pharoahs Guardians who taught Nefer the ways of Hathor so that he may please you? how is that.........". The Rest of her words cut off an Annalysse Whirled, gripping Syrene by the throat and driving her to the ground, snarling, her fangs deadly close to Syrene's neck as she hissed a vicious "SILENCE" into her ear instantly cowering the young girl as Kyrah and Kylie too hissed, their eyes shifting into a golden jade of their cheetah forms, as they advanced, seeming ready to strike out at Syrene, doors slamming open as all the Magi charged in, weapons drawn encircling everyone as Nefer Roared, finally having gotten passed the embarrassment as his own anger finally sparked "ENOUGH" he roared, his eyes seeming to glow and what appeared to be a crackle of lightning raced down his arms, and vanished just as quickly. "MAGI," he roared again "Escort Syrene and our other guest to their rooms to cool off, before any more words of regret are spoken". Again their appeared to be a crackle of something along his arms

We have a trip to prepare for. I expect a better education for them when we return. Nefer turned, smiling, his anger bleeding away just as quickly as it arrived as Tiara took his hand, Everyone looking around, the tension thick enough to slice with a Scimitar, Kyrah and Kylie bowed and muttered responses, Annalysse said nothing as she stared down at a quivering Syrene but nodded

 

[Asa]

She walked from the room but was stopped by the Magic pulled aside with Nefer as the elder turned her to face Nefer.

She her eyes... The strange color dancing in them like spirits. We leave with the dawn.

He let go of them and hurried off. Tikara let Fred a brow but did not react to the magi. Looking to Nefer she seemed calm.

I do hope they have better luck teaching the child... I would hate to have to teach them all. You could simply refuse her correct?

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

See her eyes... The strange color dancing in them like spirits. We leave with the dawn. Nefer frowned, watching the magi scuttle off and he looked to Tikara with a weary expression. This was NOT how he thought this day would go, and it was barely past morning. But then again, he knew he really shouldn’t be surprised, nothing ever seemed normal around here anymore and that made him snort, shaking his head. Now he had Syrene to deal with, what should have been a day of reflection, contemplation, and a return to some semblance of calm. He was pulled from his thoughts as Tikara turned to him, his brows lifting in a silent question I do hope they have better luck teaching the child... I would hate to have to teach them all. Nefer nodded at that. Yes, Rham was bad enough to deal with, now he had contend with Syrene’s attentions, and while she was beautiful. He had no attraction to her, he loved Tikara, she was his, and he kill to keep her safe, and well….too keep her…. You could simply refuse her correct? Nefer nodded immediately, “she, and the others know full well that I am yours, more then guardian, “ he smiled as he took her hand in his, bringing it to his lips and lightly kissing across her knuckles “She stated herself, her interest is only in the fact of my fur color” and his lips twitched briefly in distaste, that statement only reminding him again how different he was from others of his kind, but he shook it off, a low purr rumbling from deep in his chest as he inhaled the scent of his Priestess and kissed her hand again

“so where do you think that Magi is going to take us? I am starting to love how vague……..is that the word?..............they can be” he canted his head to one side in a definite feline gesture as he thought about it

 

[Asa]

Makmood and a runner will travel ahead of us to see if it is acceptable for us to arrive at the fire warrior's dwelling. We should prepare to travel now.

She smiled at him kissing her hand and moved to kiss his cheek softly.

We will be leaving soon. We should go and prepare. There will be fewer people with us as Makmood does not think it wise to deliver too many soldiers even Magi to a fire warrior's doorstep. So Makmood, 2 Magi, 2 runners and you and I.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

Makmood and a runner will travel ahead of us to see if it is acceptable for us to arrive at the fire warrior's dwelling Nefer nodded, shrugged, he knew nothing whatso ever past speculation of what they were going to be walking into, so if the old Magi thought that announcing themselves ahead of arrival, he would agree. There will be fewer people with us, Makmood does not think it wise to arrive with too many soldiers that gave Nefer pause, the golden iris’s of his feline eyes narrowing to slits as he turns to face her fully scowling “if that’s the case, then I should at least pack light, I will go in my fur, “ he growled softly bgefore he took in a breath and let it out, running his hand through his shaggy hair before he relaxed “sorry,” he lifted her hand to his lips and kissed it “I still don’t think leaving is a good idea, there is still too much unknown to us, at least we know that whatever is happening in the world, our secrets are not known to our enemies as of yet, even if something should befall us,” He tried to let the worry slip from his mind as they entered their private chambers, and he let his robe fall from his shoulders and laying it across the bed. Raising his arms above his head he let himself stretch, several small pops and cracks as tension lessened his muscles and he sighed contently as he relaxed

 

[Asa]

She saw his worry and smiled trying to reassure him.

If we know my truth then we may be able to use that to our advantage against our enemies? And if anyone attacks us close to the Fire warrior's doorstep don't you think he will help? Two of us if Makmood is right I can't even begin to fathom the damage we can do and with you by my side the three of us would be unstoppable.

Once they were in their Chambers she smiled and moved to the bsth and removing her gown she slipped into the waters to relax.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

If we know my truth then we may be able to use that to our advantage against our enemies? And if anyone attacks us close to the Fire warrior's doorstep don't you think he will help? Nefer was unsure about the so called fire warrior and if he, she, they, would help them or not in the event something happened. But his worry and his thoughts trailed off as he watched her disrobe, his pupils narrowing to vertical slits as he focused on her, a low purr vibrating his chest as he took in her curves, as she sank into the water, he couldn't stop the reaction he had to her anymore then he could stop breathing. With what happened in the dining hall with Syrene, he was feeling possessive, and far more territorial then he ever thought possible, and at the minute, the image in his head to go to her, to rub himself all over her, take her, mount her again and again till they both couldn't walk, to cover her in his scent was so strong he actually took a step towards the baths, swallowing hard, he felt the bite of his fangs against the inside of his lip as he continued to watch, nostrils flaring as he growled, "mine" he all but snarled, his eyes glowing a vibrant gold

 

[Asa]

She stared at him.

What love?

She studied actions and expression. She had seen a change in him after Syrene and her little request. She smiled as she never held any fear of Nefer.

Join me... now.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

What love? he continued to stare at her, even as he disrobed, his body was hard, muscles clenched, she could see the signs of his need, his hunger clear in his expressions and yet she was unafraid of him, he didn't know why, was almost afraid of himself at the fierce need, the unspoken nearly single minded need to possess her, the lion was in control not the man, as he stalked predatorily towards the bathing pool, a low growl rumbling deep in his chest, a growl that only deepened as Tikara spoke to him again Join me... now.. And he obeyed, sinking into the water his arm lashed out, gripping and pulling her to him, firmly yet with such gentleness "mmmiiiinneeee" he growled again, nipping lightly at her bottom lip, the Iris's of his eyes sharpening into slits as he purred heavily, nose flaring as he took in her scent, his hands roaming over her back and her ass "my mate, "

 

[Asa]

She smiled at his words.

Syrene's little question has certainly affected you quite intently love. Why is that?

There was no fear. In fact nothing seemed to cause her fear the more of this strange gift of hers unleashed itself. There was almost this level of absolute control in her mind and voice growing stronger with each blackout.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

Syrene's little question has certainly affected you love. Why is that? he growled as he nuzzled his cheek against hers, then pulled back, his narrow slitted pupils watching her "i......I don't know.....my other half is...... extremely restless, possessive, the more time I've spent in this form, the more it's seemed like we have become two parts, the human and the beast. Right now I'm feeling, " his eyes flickered as he studied her face, searching for the words. "Need to mark territory, to claim you, cover you in my scent so everyone knows you're mine, i need your scent on me, ". He growled again, a shiver passing through his body, his hand flexing as his claws briefly formed then retracted into his hands "Its....hard to fight.....it feels......weird......"

His hands trailed up her arms, "Kyrie, Kyrah, never said anything to me about this, " he said, letting himself sink into the water, running his hands through his mane of brown hair shaking it out as he surfaced again, letting the water slouce over his body, "touch me my love, i need your hands on me" his voice almost pleading

 

[Asa]

Her head tilted. She felt fire... But not like the blackouts this was strange. Not the cold fires when she wanted her target dead this was not the wild heat of rage but fire none the less.

Come here

Her hand moving to his hair as he moved closer a grip of her hand in his hair and they were kissing. Intently driven by her intent and this strange fire.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

Come here he growled low as his gaze sharpened, at the command in her voice, tongue wetting his lips as he approached her, a constant low growl rumbling from deep within his chest as her hand wove into his mane, lips meeting in a hard, driving kiss that sent shivers down his spine, his skin practically rippling under her touch, his hands trailing down her flesh, unaware his claws had shifted, raking them along her body, not hard enough to hurt, but to entice, his mane of hair not hiding the glow within his eyes as he took them deeper into the bathing pool, pressing her against the cool marble, the water sloshing around them “Mine” he growled again as they broke the kiss for air, that one word holding a wealth of possession, and intent in its meaning, his lips falling to her neck, the draw of his fangs across her pulse, the lash of his tongue against her throat as he tasted her skin, chest heaving with every breath as he took in her heated scent, he needed her, the beast, needed her, the man buried beneath the rage, and anger, and the need to mark, and scent and own its female.

Syrene’s actions had awoken a powerful surge within the lion half of him, that someone would dare approach him in such a brazen manner, that it hadn’t been clear enough that he was taken, that he would have no other, and now the beast wanted to remedy that indiscretion in the only way it knew how. His cheek rubbing against hers, his growl softening to a hard constant purr as his hands gripped her ass, pulling her against the hardness of his body, his eyes still locked with hers, searching, waiting,

 

[Asa]

Yes... Mine.

She answered his claim with her own. That was the strange fire. It was more of her true blood and heritage revealing itself to her without bloodshed and loss of consciousness. It felt strangely good. Feeling his firmness and need she nodded yes to the question in his eyes as she smiled. She would have her male now.

There was a change in the air within their chambers the change in them sealing their connection in scent and aura. The shift around her in recent battles now seeming a much softer yet now constant tinge to the ethers.

Ra smirked as he oversaw the other God's and Goddesses having their own meeting about all that has happened. His silince as always infuriating the others and that smug smirk not helping either.

 

[LoganDarkHolme]

Yes... Mine He snarled at her declaration the beast approving of her claim, his hands weaving into her hair he yanked her head back, his mouth taking hers, feeding on hers in a hard kiss, devouring everything she had to give as he pressed her back against the cool marble of their bath, his claws leaving her hair to rake down her back, once again cupping her ass, lifting her easily as he angled her body, giving her a quick hard thrust he entered her, his golden eyes glowing, his lips parting in half moan half growl, his teeth as well having shifted into his lion’s fangs as the feel of her body caused him to groan as he began to move, feeling her moving against him too, her gaze never leaving his, not even flinching

 

[Asa]

Her eyes looked deep into his as they began their erotic dance as old as time. Her fingernails clawing down his back as she moved against him