The Wraiths Of Alkebulan

CHAPTER 11

IT WILL SAIL
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I need to free my mind, Prince Amare said as he stroked the fur of his black Maine Coon cat.
Splashes of water and feminine giggles could be heard from a distance. The laughters of happy women are the best, he said as he sat upright. His beautiful green eyes scanning for the location of the women.
He saw the face of High Priestess Aset smiling and playing in the lake. She had a white linen dress with a golden corset.
The palm trees around her partially hid her figure. Across her was Maid Meryt, doing the laundry.
    Maid Meryt, the high priestess was heard saying. I feel scared.
     Maid Meryt paused for a second and looked at her. Why do you feel that way my lady? The maid asked.
I have tried to be so many things, the high priestess said. I have been a prisoner to my own life. I feel free.
That's new, you speak very intuitively, Maid Meryt said to the high priestess.
     The High Priestess Aset was swirling in the lake. A sight similar to that of a care free child. Her beautiful youth radiating through the calm waters.
Prince Amare breathed deeply when he saw her. Ehem! He cleared his throats before the two women. Ladies, what is so funny? He asked in a serious tone.
Prince Amare was the face of an attractive gent. His energy pulsed seduction and royal blood. He was an expensive taste. He came from the blessed Senuka lineage. The royal blood chosen by the gods. And, he knew who he was.
Your Highness, they both said in unison startled. They stood upright to bow to the young prince. We were just bonding, with girl affairs, the High Priestess Aset said truly trying to convince the young prince.
Mmmh. Girl affairs you say, the young prince said. Interesting thought, he continued, very observant on how the high priestess articulated her words, it sounded new..foreign.
The Maid Meryt was still facing down while the young prince spoke. I will need the maid to excuse us, the young prince commanded.
Yes, Your Highness, Maid Meryt said quickly as she calmly moved away from the young prince and the high priestess.
High Priestess Aset, the young prince spoke more freely. Excuse my rude behaviour but I had to speak to you, he said his voice warm and smooth.
I understand Prince Amare, the high priestess said in her soft voice. Crown Prince Kiros shared with me that we will leave tomorrow, she said unable to hide the worry in her voice.
I understand you may still be taken aback with how fast things have moved, the young prince said as his eyes filled with sincere feelings.
The high priestess, still standing in the lake, felt she was seen for the first time. Her real identity felt easier again despite the external changes that still felt magical and unreal to her.
I am worried about the crown prince and you, the high priestess said. What will become of us out there? She honestly asked.
A new beginning. The belief to start again, to stay close to people we love, the young prince said his eyes burning with desire to see it through.
People we love? The high priestess said as she walked out of the lake. Prince Amare was standing at the edge of the lake. The high priestess moved closer as she felt she could tell him anything.
I am lost in the crowd. My heart knows only the one it cares but I have to do a lot of things that are not me, the high priestess managed to finally speak her mind amidst the crazy changes she had been through.
High Priestess Aset, do not burden your heart. The feminine nature is of ease. Let the three men that will accompany you, take the lead in everything, the young prince spoke exactly what came to his mind. To make sure she felt safe.
I know we all make a great team, the high priestess said to the young prince to soften the unexpected peak of tension.
We should make our way back to the sanctuary. But first, let us go to the training complex, Prince Amare said as his black Maine Coon cat purred.
True, the high priestess agreed. Her eyes brightened at the sight of the cat. Who's such a beautiful kitty? She asked playfully as she gently caressed the black cat.
So you like her? My beautiful cat? Prince Amare asked the high priestess.
She is the most precious kind I have seen, the high priestess said cheerfully.
Prince Amare smiled at her. It felt wholesome. I think she likes you too high priestess.
The High Priestess Aset drifted her mind back to when none of everything before her existed. It was all her interest in past lives and everything history, which felt like they manifested through her.
Are you a deep thinker? Prince Amare cut through her thoughts. He had noticed her drift away from their present. He was a good observer of peoples attitude.
Did I look lost in thoughts? The high priestess laughed through her question. But you can say that, she spoke softly as her sweet voice whispered through the air.
Feel free to get lost in your thoughts with me. I am a good listener, The young prince said as he led them to the training complex.
The high priestess felt a small shift in her heart. It confused her. She looked up at the young prince and his wise words matched his handsome face.
I will keep that in mind, the high priestess said thoughtfully. The stroll to the ancient training complex felt like a new bridge had been built.
The high priestess sensed the aura of protection that felt similar to her boyfriend's back in her reality. Am I lonely? That I miss him much to sense him from the young prince? Her thoughts crossed her.
No! All I need to do is help the crown prince then I will go back home. To my Holiday. My happiness. How I miss him so dearly, my heart breaks for the distance, she thought as her heart felt heavy when she remembered who she was and where she was.
High Priestess, you are drifting away again, Prince Amare said to the confused high priestess. She stared at him briefly, trying to fill the gap that ached for its owner.
Your Highness, what would you do if you woke up as someone you are not? She genuinely aired her words to the young prince.
She is opening up, the young prince thought. I will not feel the same but I will look for a way to find myself, the young prince said.
What if you felt like you might never go back, she continued the conversation. Eager to listen to the wise words of the young prince.
Then I will find why my soul choose that body, the young prince said to her.
The high priestess still felt unanswered. It lacked a clear ruling as to why it even happened. But, being able to finally question her deep thoughts openly felt better.
Does it feel better? The young prince asked curiously. To finally say what you mean?
The high priestess reflected deep to his questions and gave an honest answer. Yes, it feels amazing to be heard, she said to the young prince. Her words melting his reasurred heart. I love listening to her soft voice. Prince Amare thought.
He enjoyed how open and sensitive the high priestess was. She had an energy that he could not notice instantly and that made him admire her more.
Do you know how special you are high priestess? Prince Amare asked.
I feel blessed since I visited the temple of Isis, she spoke. I felt like myself for the first time in this body. Powerful and full of love, the high priestess's words came out freely.
Your kind has been in extinction for years. Your existence alone speaks of a new world, the young prince spoke his truth.
Extinction? The high priestess thought. Right. The line of the high priestess was ended. But why does the high priestess exist?
I understand. I too, I'm in search for answers words seem to not have, she told the young prince.
I do not know what to expect from tomorrow but I believe we will walk out victorious, the young prince said full of courage.
All will be well. As long as we all have each other, the high priestess said. No sooner had she finished her sentence than an arrow was shot towards their direction.
Prince Amare being a well skilled warrior. Followed his instincts that sensed the danger coming towards them and acted by pulling the high priestess close to him.
His right hand's shielded her beautiful face as he turned her body away from the direction the arrow was shot. His left shoulders was slightly cut by the sharp pointed corner of the arrow.
The arrow missed one of them slightly and struck a palm tree before them. The arrow belonged to an Egyptian royal guard. The technique used to shoot the arrow was only known by them. And, the young prince caught on this.
Are you okay? He asked the scared high priestess who was caught by surprise from the unexpected attack.
I am well Your Highness, she said her voice shaky. And you? She asked as her eyes shot up at the young prince who had covered her in his protection. You're bleeding, she said worried as her eyes caught sight of his cut.
Do not worry about me and don't be scared, we will leave here safely, the young prince said to her as his eyes located the direction where the arrow came from.
It came from the pyramids, he said to himself. An enemy is lurking, one that has an Egypt royal guard working for them. The young prince safely moved himself and the high priestess away from the threat.
The view of the ancient training complex appeared. They vanished through the entrance in a hurry to seek safety.
The reality of a new potential threat appearing within the Sanctuary of the Black Pharaohs, was happening again.