: : Summary : : Story about the other ancient lovers....
�I have seen this before in the servants that are with child.� The servant looked suspiciously towards Tefen and then towards Nefertiri, knowing well of their relationship due to the rumors roamed around the palace.
�First of all I am not a servant, so do not compare me with one. Secondly, you have no right to assume what I do and do not have. Thirdly, remember your position and never speak to me with such familiarity. Now Leave!!!� said Nefertiri to the servant.
Once the servant was gone her tone changed as she revealed her fear to Tefen.
�What if she is right? What if I am expecting?�
�Then it is something that we will face together,� said he reassuringly.
Inside he feared such consequences, not for himself but rather for her and the child that she would be carrying. For sure enough he would be killed for having betrayed Seti, but her. What would happen to her and their child? Would she also be treated as a traitor and killed or would she and their child be banished into the streets. These thoughts began to really worry Tefen. After having reassured her that everything would be all right, he left to guard her door as she slept. He had sent for her physician, but was told that he could not be there till tomorrow. As he sat by her door an old friend passed by.
�Tefen, my good man. How is life at the palace? How is �the brat�?� asked Alizoth smiling, which soon disappeared as he saw worry in the features of his friend. �What is wrong?�
�Everything is fine�
�No, it is not. I see it in your face. Come. We should talk.�
�I cannot leave the princess�s door�
�We will leave these two to guard. Now come,� said Alizoth as he motioned for his men to stand guard of the door while he and Tefen talked.
Alizoth and Tefen made their way to one of the palace�s gardens. There Tefen revealed his heart to Alizoth, only leaving veiled the identity of the woman that he loved.
�So you say that she love you also, but that the problem is her family and background?�
�Yes�
�And now she is expecting your child?�
�We�re not�well we are�we think she is. What do I do? I don�t want anything to happen to her or our child,� said Tefen burying his face in his hands.
�Do not worry my friend. Things will work out. The love that the two of you share sounds strong enough to survive through this. And if there is a child added to your lives, see this as a blessing because it is. You and this woman are being blessed with one of the most precious parts of love which is the creation of another life.�
�Thank you. Thank you for your words.�
Alizoth and Tefen made their way back to Nefertiri�s door.
�I hope to you see you soon, my friend, and once again thank you for your kind words� said Tefen to Alizoth.
�We will and will be a happy occasion. I hope to meet your love when we meet again.�
Tefen smiled and Alizoth took his leave with the rest of his companions. Inside the chambers stood Anck-su-namun staring down at the sleeping princess. Nefertiri opened her eyes and was surprised at what she saw.
�What are you doing here?!� asked the princess straightening upon the bed.
�Why are you being so unkind? I just came to check up on you, seeing as you did not show up to our training today. Now how is the little princess?� asked Anck in an insincere tone.
�As you can see I am fine, now leave!�
�Then if you are so fine, why have you missed our training?�
�It is none of your business why I did not show up�
�It is my business when my time is wasted on waiting for you.�
�Get out!!!!!!!�
Anck-su-namun turned to leave. As she opened the door met with Tefen.
�I know,� said she poisonously as she continued to walk away.
Tefen walked inside to see how Nefertiri was feeling. He knew that with Anck�s visit she must have been provoked and left upset. His mind wondered about Anck�s words as he made his way towards the princess. What was it that she knew?
�Are you alright? What happened? What did she say?� asked he worriedly.
�How could you let her in here?! You know how much I hate her and she me,� said she upset.
�I didn�t. I was with Alizoth. There were other med-jais at the door.�
�It is your job to protect me. I do not care about who came and what happened. I need you here not somewhere else,� said she in a commanding voice.
�As you wish your majesty,� said he turning away towards the door.
�Tefen! I am so sorry. I didn�t mean to talk to you that way. It is just that she angers me so. Please come back.�
Tefen turned
�I know. I am sorry too.�
Nefertiri went towards him and they shared a passionate kiss.
As was accorded, the physician went to Nefertiri�s chamber and confirmed their suspicions. With that confirmation, they both became more afraid of the consequences. The next day was to be the celebration and presentation of the Bracelet of Anubis to her as its protector. Neferitiri and Tefen spoke about the subject and came to the agreement that they would flee after the ceremonies. They began to plan everything to the slightest detail. Unbeknownst to them was the fact that on the other side of the palace another lovers also planned for the sake of their love.
That night Tefen was to sleep away from the palace. He was to plan with others and carry out parts of their plan. This was his first night away from Nefertiri in months. As he waited upon his companions, he looked up at the starry night and remembered back to that night when their loving one another was simple, the night in which he first placed a kiss upon her lips. As he starred up at the sky a sigh escaped his lips and he wished with all his being that their lives would soon be returned to the tranquility and happiness that they had both felt that night.
Business was carried out and all was arranged for the night of their escape. Everyone in the palace hurried to get ready for the celebrations, while in her chambers Nefertiri waited for Tefen. He finally arrived and her nerves were somewhat calmed. They saluted each other with a kiss.
�What happened?�
�Everything is fine and ready. We just have to show up on time. Now, remember not to act suspiciously. I�ll be at your side.�
�I love you so much,� said she looking deep into his eyes.
�I love you too. Nefertiri, I don�t know�but this combat�I mean do you think it will be ok for you and the baby? I have seen how physical it gets between the two of you. I don�t want anything to happen,� said he worriedly.
�It will be fine. We will both be fine,� said she reassuringly as they left the privacy of her chambers.
Once at the ceremonies, Nefertiri was escorted to sit by her father�s side, while Tefen stood behind her. As her father had suggested, many suitors appeared before her and presented her with glorious presents from their lands. This and the fact that he could do nothing to stop them angered Tefen. Nefertiri knowing that Tefen would be upset by all the attention that she was receiving looked back towards him giving him and assuring and comforting smile his way. He returned a half smile. Tefen had caught that they were being watched by Anck-su-namun at which point he gestured for Nefertiri to look away as they were being watched.
A gong was heard which sent both Nefertiri and Anck-su-namun to change for their upcoming battle. Seti sat surrounded by his court who were made up of his family, med-jais and his high priest Imhotep. A second gong was heard and the two women positioned themselves to begin the fight. The battle began and it took the same turn as they had done so many times before in the practices; and like so many times in the practices Anck-su- namun came out triumphant due to her knowledge, abilities and cunning ways. Once the fight was over Seti congratulated his daughter and announced that she would be the protector of the Bracelet of Anubis.
After the celebrations, the normal activities of post party were carried out. Nefertiri changed out of her battle clothes and made her way to the chamber that held the Bracelet. With the bracelet having been returned to its place, she returned to her chamber and made her way towards her balcony as she had done so many times before, yet this time it was different. This time she was saying goodbye to it all. As she contemplated the view her eyes made their way to Anck-su-namun�s chamber, which stood across from hers. There she saw Imhotep and soon after Anck-su-namun. The two saluted each other passionately. Nefertir could not stand how the two of them betrayed her father she had to look away. However, her sight was once more fixed upon the two but within a few moments everything had changed. The two lovers quickly departed and another figure made its way towards Anck-su- namun. It was her father. Once again something unexpected to her sight happened. Her father was brutally murdered before her eyes. She had called upon the med-jais in search of their help, but having that not get there in time she reached forward and felt her body slipping. Then something caught a hold of her and she was now hanging in the air. Then it all went black.