Livianna smiled looking up at Nathaniel. Rubbing her nose gently against his she giggled some. "I love you too Nathaniel." She said softly. Snuggling not his chest she smiled and closed her eyes. The female was really quite tired. Yawning softly she pulled the sheet up around her and closed her eyes. "Would it be ok with you if I fall asleep on you?" She asked with a soft smile.


Amen gawked at her nightwear for a few moments before smiling a little. "Yes, I'll stay with you, for tonight. But I have to leave early tomorrow so I don't get you into trouble." He said pushing some of her hair out of the way before kissing her. "Just tell me where you want me." He said picking up his little dancer off the ground ina bridal position as he waited to lay her down. Where ever she wanted.

Nathaniel smiled and enjoyed the way Livianna melted against him. "That's alright, I was just going to suggest that." He breathed softly and enjoyed the feeling of her snuggling against his chest. Closing his eyes his body began relaxing with Livianna in his arms. Osiris had gotten clothes for Nathaniel to wear for the next day that were waiting on the couch for the shapeshifter. He hasn't told Liv because he wanted it to be a surprise.

Aria smiled as Amen brushed her hair away from her face and kissed her. Giggling in surprise as he scooped her into his arms the woman looked into his eyes and then blushed. "To the bed. We should sleep there for optimal warmth and comfort. As comfy as my couch is I don't think it will hold us both." She said teasingly. When she was laid down she pulled Amen into the bed with her lovingly. Kissing him as he joined her in the bed, the woman sighed happily and melted against his body. Resting against his chest her smile seemed to never fade. "Thank you for staying. I am so happy." She breathed and sighed with relaxation. The dancer had a feeling that this would be her best night of sleep she would have in a long time.

((Liv is totally out..for warning I may disappear a bit here soon because one of my close family members is in the hospital. So I may or may not disappear in the comming weeks depending on what is going on.))

Amen laughed softly and crawled into bed with her. Kissing her softly he laid down and just let her lay there on him. "Your welcome, I'm so glad you are happy." He said smiling and relaxing into teh bed. He felt her presance and started drifting off. He didn't want to fall asleep till after she had dozed off though, just trying to be polite.

((I completely understand. I'm probably going to the ER myself today so I will probably be gone for awail myself. I hope your family member will pull through.))

Aria smiled and rested against Amen, finding herself drifting away almost instantly. His scent was so warm and inviting, that it almost instantly made her relax. The way his arms wrapped around her frame gave her peace of mind, and made her feel whole. Being raised as snakes were, it was hard to transition from being surrounded by friends and family all the time to sleeping alone. This was a good way to make her feel safe and secure. Plus his warmth was something uncompareable. It was as if their hearts, breathing, and pulses were synchronized. The princess slept deeply, no dreams coming to her because reality at that moment, was so much sweeter.

((OH no I hope your ok!!))

Amen dozed off and slept better than he ever had before. He was reluctant to come too when he felt the sun on his eyes. They fluttered open softly as he looked out into the light. Looking down he smiled softly running his hand down the side of Aria's face, she was so beautiful all the time. She was a quick paced spunky girl too. It was hard to believe he ran into here, and now he was respectfully in her bed. Slowly getting up Amen tried not to wake Aria as he got up to get his shoes and such on. Looking around for some paper and pen.


Livianna yawned as the morning sun rose. She could since it and it caused the tired tracker to stir a little. It didn't las long though because she just snuggled back into Nathaniel for warmth before going back to sleep. It was too early for her to be getting up. In fact it was way to early to move. It was a crime she had to move at all and since she did she considered complaining but was still too sleepy to care.


Nickoli rose with the sun but only to close the curtains and crawl back into bed. It was much to inviting to not go to. Crawling up next to his mate he kissed her head softly before laying back down and covering up some, the morning chill was enough to cause slight goose bumps which he didn't appreciate. Warming his body up a little Nick yawned and closed his eyes again. Waiting for his gorgous Lizzie to awaken.

(im alright drugged up and resting at home now.))

Aria sighed in her sleep as she felt her lover move from the bed. Rolling onto the warm spot of where Amenhotep had slept the male's scent made her relaxed in her sleep. She snuggled her head into the pillow he used and sighed softly. She was dreaming of dancing with Amenhotep at the serpent club just outside the palace.

Nathaniel smiled hearing the red head against him moving. Pulling her tighter Against him and nuzzled his head into the pillow more. "Mmm still gonna sleep for awail." He said tiredly and kissed her temple.

The blonde whimpered as Nickoli left her to shut the curtains. "Nick..." She grained and then pulled him sleepily back into the bed. Smiling tiredly as she pulled him into her she then kissed his collar bone as he got back in bed. "Love you."

((I love how everyone is going back to bed except Amenhotep))

Amenhotep pulled out some paper quietly and scribbled down some stuff for sweet Aria. Walking slowly and quickly to the balcony he grabbed his cloak and the statuett and brought it inside. Laying the note on a small table he placed the figure and his cloak so she'd notice. Walking over he kissed her softly. "I'm going to go now, Aria, I will see you later." He whispered softly running his hand gently down her frame before walking out to the balcony. He waited for the guards to past he before hopping down and using the very last of the shadows to get around the building and back to the market.


Liv smiled softly and nodded, "I don't want to get up yet." She said softly as he kissed her temple. "It's too early anyway." She grumbled as she yawned a little and snuggled back down for at least another hour of sleep.

Nick smiled softly as he was pulled back into bed and kissed her head lightly. "I love you too." He said softly his voice still having its morning horseness to it. He wrapped his arm around her and closed his eyes. Despite the temptation that came with waking her up to get this day started he was more happy to lay with her.

((They are lazy morning people like me! Hehehe ))

Aria slowly opened her eyes sleepily as she heard her love's voice. Seeing the fuzzy form of Amenhotep she found a smile on her face. His words didn't register in her mind as she felt his touch upon her frame. Sighing softly, feeling as if this was still a dream the princess stayed curled in her bed. When he left the room, she slept peacefully for about five more minutes until the dancers closest to her barged in the room. Shocked the cobra nearly fell out of bed as her friends pounced on her. Laughing tired she hugged them all good morning and one gasped. "Aria! You sly snake! You had someone with you last night?!" One said and the dance master scrambled out of bed and snatched up Amenhotep's things. Blushing madly as she looked at her friends. "We won't tell Aria! Come on, we have been trying to set you up with someone for years! We want to know who he or she is!" Another said and the princess slowly crawled back onto her bed and laid out the things lovingly. Seeing the beautiful carved dancer she could only marvel at how much it looked like her. "Oh Aria! It's a mini you! I've never seen such carving skills!" The male dancer said surprised and looking up she blushed and stroked the wood softly. "His name is Amenhotep... He's from Alexandria." She said and they all huddled around her in excitement as she told them about her dance with the man she loved. When she finished they all seemed so happy. "Oh Ari, that's so dreamy! I've never seen an albino, are they as pretty as the legends say?" One asked and Aria smiled sheepishky. "I would say they are more beautiful then crystallines even... I think he is the one." She said and they all cheered. "Come on Aria, we have to make you the most beautiful royal there! Come on!" They said and dragged her into the bathroom to get her ready.

Nathaniel smiled hearing Livianna and agreed with her as they worked to get more sleep. Their hour seemed to go by too fast and soon he heard a knock at the door. Gently untangling himself from Livianna, the shapeshifter pulled on his pants and walked to the door. Surprised seeing Osiris his friend grinned widely. "Goodmorning Nat, I came to wake you since you aren't at breakfast.... I guess I know why now. Your Naga seems to know how to push your buttons doesn't she?" He said playfully and Nathaniel chuckled. "She's a professional." The shapeshifter replied and the king laughed lightly. "The ceremony starts in a few hours. I will see you two out there." He said lightly and then left. Shutting the door Nathaniel saw the clothes on the couch and grinned. This day would be wonderful.

Hearing Nickoli, Liz slowly looked up at him and grinned. "You are just so damn hot in the morning, did you know that?" She said in her husky morning voice and grinned. Slowly opening her eyes she reached out and ran her hand down his hunky body. "It's hard to go back to sleep when I know I'm going to miss out on this view." She said teasingly.

Livianna groaned as Nathaniel left the bed and sighed. A big pout came across her face as she heard Osiris at the door. "Nathaniel come back to bed." She said in a sleepy voice. "I'm still tired." She cuddled into his spot with the sheets wrapped around her. She could get up at anytime but she was comfortable right where she was. It didn't take long for her to remember that they had stuff they were supposed to do and Aria was counting on her being there. Stretching some the tracker sat up and looked around for her bag. Remembering Nathaniel had tossed it by the door she got up. Making sure the main door was closed before strutting out and grabbing her bag heading towards the bathroom.


Amen walked into the tent and yawned a little pulling his shirt off and getting ready for the celebration. A chuckle came from behind him and the albino let out a sigh. "Morning Amenhotep. That dress must of been real hard to find." His father said with a grin. "I thought I was going to have to go find you, but then I got tired so I took a nap." He explained as he rose from the cot he was sleeping on. Amen put his carving tools away as he continued to change. "I found the dress I was just caught up with conversation." Amen said in his defence. "OH ho! Is that what they call it these days?" His father chuckled again. "Just a little shadow time, then on to a little conversation." The old snake wiggled his eyebrows. Amen chuckled and shook his head as he pinned his hair back into place. "Still don't have your cloak?" Amen shook his head. "And the carving?" Sighing Amen looked at his father. "I forgot the cloak and the carving." He explained simply but his father just did a little dance, it almost looked like a jig. "A present for a great conversation I'm sure." He laughed as he pulled on fresh clothes as well. Amen sighed and looked up towards the top of the tent. "Gods, how did my father become so dirty?" He questioned aloud. His father laughed agian and replyed. "Your assuming I wasn't always like this, I had a fair bit of conversations myself. Once there was this elf, let me tell ya, ever get conversing with a good looking elf you should make sure they're a woman!" Amen's eyes got wide as he pulled on his shoes. If he had been drinking something he would of choaked. Shaking his head Amen swapped out the cobra clip with a bright blue one and just shook his head again. "Father...I...lets finish getting ready." He stated simply.


Nickoli chuckled some. "I'm glad you think so, my sexy little fox." He said his voice still husky. Opening his eyes he looked down as she ran her hand down him. Chuckling he rolled so he was ontop of her. "Well, I could tire you out again?" He suggested with a teasing tone before laying back down. "Or we can get up and start our day of sexy dancers." he joked lightly pulling her over to him and kissing her lovingly.

Nathaniel looked back at Livianna and smiled widely. "I would love to my Naga, but the celebration does start in a few hours, and Aria wanted us there. Plus we have to get moving if we want good places to watch the event unfold." He called lightly and then watched as she walked through the bedroom doorway and approached. He almost fell over again by her gorgeous looks. "We'll good morning beautiful." He said and whistled at her playfully. Watching as she headed for the bathroom the male took his clothes and walked into the bedroom. Changing out of his loose pants the shapeshifter pulled on the Arabian pants, they road low and loose on his hips and were made from brown snake skin, and pulling on his tank top that was tight and showed his abs he pulled on the traditional necklace he had gotten from Osiris and Aria. Running his hands through his hair he decided it was jus going to stay a sexy mess.

((*laughs uncontrollably and gasps for air* oh my god that guy is so freaking funny! Oh that just made my day! ))

Liz grinned hearing Nickoli and looked up as he rolled ontop of her. Pressing her body up to brush against his she grinned and giggled. "Sounds tempting my handsome hound." She said playfully and kissed him on his lips. Nipping his bottom lip as she was pulled close she then grinned again. "I think you will want the dancing more, call it a hunch." She breathed seductively and slipped out of his arms and off the bed. Giving a slow spin the blonde confidently strutted over to the suitcase she brought and squared infront of it and began rummaging for her dress.

Livianna sighed as she slipped into the dress that Aria and her picked out. She rummaged through her bag and pulled out a curling iron she'd packed and started to work on her hair. She curled the ends and then put it up in a clip, so the majority of the hair was up but the very ends hung down. In a tails up kind of look. Liv took some extra time to do her make up making sure not to over do the colors, but to keep it sexy. Stretching some she twriled around before slipping on the arm band, anklet, and necklace her and Aria had gotten. Opening the bathroom door quietly she looked our at Nathanile and leaned on the door frame. Bitting her lip she smirked lightly. "Now isn't it rude to wear snake skin?" She questioned smiling from the door way. With an outfit like that she was sure they could spare one more extra night here at the castle before going to meet his family.

Nickoli chuckled some sitting up on his elbows to watch his shapeshifter rummage around. Whistling playfully he crawled to the edge of the bed and watched. "I like your hunch already." he teased lightly pretending to pant like a dog. Nick could be very playful at times but if she wanted his more serious side, Lizzie knew how to get it out of him.

((Oh my gosh breath! I know I love the old guy. He makes me laugh and honestly I don't know how I come up with half the stuff I do for him. XD ))

Nathaniel turned around hearing the door to the bathroom open. Seeing Livianna in all her beauty he was stunned for a second. He took a double take, just so he could look over that gorgeous body again, and grinned. "It's a sign of strength. And when the older snakes pass away and have good skin, many times they donate the skin to the family to make into pants or something useful. It would be wasteful to burn the beautiful skin at the funeral too, unless your a cobra of course." He said playfully and walked over. Reaching out he ran a hand down her side and kissed her cheek gently, knowing that when girls got done with make up, it was a practically no touch zone for a few hours. "My Naga you surprise me with every time I see you, and trap my heart with every second. Such a temptress." He breathed poetically and then gently gave her a twirl. "Are you ready to see the celebration? The transformation of the palace was drastic." Nathaniel said playfully.

Liz looked back and gave a smirk. Hearing Nickoli she laughed and threw her panties and hit him in the face. "Down puppy! I have to get dressed before you pounce of it will ruin the affect." She said playfully and smiled as she found the dress. Keeping it concealed against her body and hurried into the bathroom. Closing the door she quickly brushed her hair and applied makeup before pulling on the dress. Grinning she then slowly opened the door and sexily leaned against the door frame. "Like the dress?"

Aria slowly approached her brother and his Naga as stood in the simple blue dress she had bought in the market that caught Amenhotep's eye. Her hair was in curls that framed her face and the ebony hair shown in the light. Iris smiled nervously as she stood in her dress that she was to dance in. The white dress stood out against the eagle's tanned skin and her golden hair was up in a curly mess of a bun that made her look like many snake dancers, though it was obvious how she held herself that she was avian. The princess's smile seemed to calm the soon to be queen of the avians and serpents. Osiris bowed and left the room knowing they had to do the ceremonial dancer blessings. Reaching out Aria dipped her finger in the golden paint and lovingly drew the symbols for grace and bravery on her wrists. The woman then embraced the girl who was soon to be her sister and kissed the pale girl's cheek. "Thank you for preparing me Aria." Iris said thankfully and Aria's smokey eyes making the ruby irises pop. "You're more then welcome Iris. I am just nervous for my performance. I have to preform the ceremonial dance of the newly crowned dance mistress and then dance with you preform my dance of the coming of age and then give you and Osiris the blessing to dance your dance of bonding. It's a hefty list." She said playfully and the taller woman chuckled. "Young one you've been ready for this day since you stepped door in the dancers nest. Besides I'm sure Ra is looking forward to seeing you dance." She teased playfully making the princess laugh lightly. "It's not him I want to impress... I met someone.... I'm sure my brother told you." Aria said and the avian nodded and walked with her towards where they were to walk down from the raised dais that the royals would be seated at, as well as Nathaniel and Livianna, and walk down the stairs to the stage in the center of the massive room. "Yes, I had to smack some sense into him. Osiris just wants what is best for you, but I told him a free spirit like you needs to he free to choose who she wants. Your mother may never come to accept the male, but your brother and sister will warm up to him. He will also help in keeping peace with our kin in Alexandria, since he is a merchant yes?" The avian said logically, making Aria feel so much better. Stopping in front of the door, they grinned at one another and then waited. It would start soon, and as she waited, Aria closed her eyes and prayed to the gods of old, to give her the strength, grace, bravery, and spirit to make this celebration something people would talk about for years to come.

Livianna giggled some as he spoke softly. "Oh, you flirt." She said pushing on his shoulder lightly as she blushed lightly. "Come on before I take you out of that." Her voice was playful and filled with flirtatious intent. Walking past him she went to the door smiling. "Come on cutie." She wiggled her hips a little as she stepped out into the halls. Looking around she grinned and waited for her naga. He needed to hurry up things were going to get going soon.

Nickoli whimpered and laughed as he tossed hte panties off to the side. Looking up when she came out his jaw fell open. It didn't take more than a blink before the werewolf was pressed against Lizzie. "Yo...oh my.." He chuckled softly "Hmm.." He kissed her neck. "You look like a goddess, you taste like a goddess..." He whimpred as he ran his hand down her side. Some guys fell over when they saw beauty like this he pounced on it, like a hungry animal.


Amen listened to his father as they walked to the main room and sat in front of the stage. The old man hadn't let up at all. "Amen why aren't you wearing more attractive clothing? Perhaps I should of died yesterday." He joked and Amen sighed looking at his outfit. It was a pretty black color, nothing like a cobra but good looking none the less. His outfit was similar to nathaniel's but darker. Which stood out against his pale skin. His eyes awaited the dancer he'd spent the night with her. "Oh I can't wait to see Aria dancing around this stage for you." He nudged with a wiggly eyebrow. "Father please stop." Amen begged. "Oh, come on, a little dancing to get you blushing after so much conversing. I don't understand how that works for you." He old snake joked.

Nathaniel chuckled as he was pushed away and watched as his goddess went to the door. Grinning he was at her side in a second, a arm around her waist and pulling her into the hall. Everything had celebration streamers and decorations screaming party. Leading her to the massive room filled with serpents and avains around the stage in the middle. Leading her up to the raised dais where Osiris was and Ai and her naga. Their mother was also there, and they all smiled at the shapeshifter and his naga. Nat winked at Osiris and then sat next to Liv. The king cobra then stood and the people hushed. "My people! Today we celebrate the crowning of the dance mistress, our new queen, and the peace of our two great races! Let the celebration begin!" He announced and the people cheered. The music started and the drums beat came on fast. The doors opened, and Aria stepped out, a smile gracing her lips. The people roared in approval as she walked down the stairs, once on the stage, her brother nodded.

Aria didn't feel nervous as she stood infront of all her people. Wearing the blue dress she felt comfortable, and at home in the outfit. Taking her stance she extended her hands into the air and crossed her wrists, closing her eyes. The red curling tattoo on her body, stood out in the light and against the pale skin. The drums stopped and then the music started up. All serpents knew this song, and as it grew, so did Aria's voice as she sang in the anchidnt tongue. Her body moving fluently, dancing with grace and precision. The beat then got faster and more voices joined in singing, people from the crowd were pulled into the trance and as they sang Aria moved faster. Swift tight turns, twirls, passionate posses, and then suddenly at the edge of the stage she paused, standing parilessy on the edge. The drums hit a hard down beat and never before seen, the princess sprung back words, high into the air. Flipping and landing on her hands she launched again twirling and landing lightly on her feet in her last pose and grinned. People were shocked silent and then roared in approval. Never before had the dance master or mistress actually seamlessly thrown acrobatics into the traditional dance. Aria had broken new ground. Turning she circled the stage as Iris started to decend down the steps, more avains shouting out this time. They had finally gotten sucked into the pace and excitement. Never before had an eagle danced before the people and as Iris and Aria paused and took up position, the princess found the male she had wanted to see. She smiled meeting his eyes before closing her own, waiting for the music.

Liz grinned and then gasped as she was pounced on. She pressed against his warm naked body and sighed as he kissed her neck. "Thank you baby... I'm glad you enjoy the dress." She said and ran her hands down his gorgeous body. He fun part was he was still naked. Leaning up she kissed him deeply and smiled. "I'm not going to make it out of this room am I?" She said playfully and giggled. "If you make it worth my while I'm willing to stay a little bit longer."

Livianna smiled as she sat down and snuggled into Nathaniel watching the dance. It was majestic. Looking at the royal family she smirked some before looking down into the croud finding the oldman and his son Amenhotep. Grinning she cheered, as Iris met the stage and waited impatiently for things to move on.

Amenhotep wasn't a man to gawk, he really wasn't, but he kept his eyes on Aria. Her seductive moves having great affect on him but not in the way his counterparts saw it. It wasn't purely sexual desire that came from her movements, it was a longing, not for her flesh but for her company. When Iris got on stage he cheered with everyone in the crowd, just not as loudly. He met Aria's eyes for a moment and sighed, waiting, paitently waiting, for the most important dance for the men here.


Nickoli whimpered like a puppy as she kissed his neck. Kissing her back with great passion he nibbled on her neck. Hearing her first question she shook her head. "Nuh huh, your staying with me." Snuggling his face into her neck his hands ran along her body. "Tell me what to do, my beloved goddess, what must I do to prove my devotion and gain your favor?" Nick half joked as he pulled away from her body to breath in the sweet scent comming off her body.

Aria heard the music flare up again and meeting Iris's eyes, the two woman moved fluidly. Whatever Aria did, it was mirrored exactly by Iris. The eagle was smiling and keeping her eyes on Aria, which proved how nervous she truely was. But with a confident grin from Aria, the smile was infectious and the soon to be queen grinned back. The music moved faster, and suddenly they pressed close, and with an amazing trick of the eye, Iris looked as if she was flipped around Aria so they stood back to back. The music swelled, and the women moved faster. Soon Iris started her solo dance as Aria stood to the side in her dance position. This time the eagle danced to seduce, to call out to her Naga. Osiris seemed to clench to his seat as he leaned forwards, shocked in a pleasurable way. Wanting to dance with the tanned avian more then anything. Cat calls were playfully thrown out as Aria moved up the stairs and extended her hand to her brother. The king stood and grinned and followed her down the stairs to the stage. As Iris hit her pose the king moved swiftly and snatched her around the waist. The crowd was four nuts at this point as the couple danced fluidly, the passion and love radiated off them like the warmth of the sun. Their movements so intune and in sync that they lost themselves. Though the moment ended as the music stopped as Osiris dipped Iris, and the people roared in approval. Stepping forward Aria looked to the crowd and took the couple's clasped hands. "I give thee the king and queen!" She shouted and people roared. Grinning at Iris, Osiris stole a kiss on stage making the crowd roar once again. They walked up the stairs and returned to sitting as a slow seductive flute began playing. Aria flashed a smile at Amen, keeping her eyes as him as she walked forward slowly, seductively. Her dancers came on, circling her with large fans. As the music continued, the princess was surrounded. A light behind her showed her shadow as she stripped down. The men and some women were cheering loudly at this point. Suddenly as the fan snapped shut she once again stood but in a red and white dress of gems and pearls. The dancers left stage as the princess took up her stance and the music started. Dancing the princess started traditional, and then the music switched to seductive and fast. Keeping her sexy smirk on her lips, the female kept her eyes on Amenhotep as her movements became alluring. Her movements tight, graceful, passionate, and definitely attractive. Suddenly she hit the last pose and all those bachelors went nuts. Osiris stood and they quieted. "Let the cerimonial dance and celebration begin!" He said and Aria was helped down onto the dance floor below that people cleared out of the way. Standing in the middle, she watched as Amen Ra was the first up and heart heart sunk. He took her by the waist and they began to dance. "Ra, you should be doing your job." She hissed in his ear as she kept a hand on his shoulder as they danced. "My brother is covering for me. Besides, this dance is what I have been waiting for for awail." He said and then dipped her. People applauded in approval as she was brought back up to him. "Don't do something you will regret, princess." He whispered, and kissed her knuckles and left disappearing into the crowd as another male took up dancing with her. Her head spun as she wondered what Ra ment.

Nathaniel turned his eyes to Liv and grinned. "What did you think about this? Cool?" He asked playfully.

Liz giggled as she heard Nickoli's words. Looking him over the blonde shapeshifter smirked. Giving a playful twirl, she became just out of his reach as she looked at him. "Make me want to loose these clothes again...." She breathed and slowly walked up to him again. Pressing her body against his, she ran her hands down his chest and arms. He made her feel so sexy and confident, and most of all loved. But eventually they would have to go and she would dance for the family. They all loved it when she danced for them. If was fun because then some would try to learn the moves as well. It was always an activity that helped connect the family back to the roots in Cairo.

Amenhotep watched as Aria got passed around. Stepping out he caught her by the hand and twirled her into himself. "Are you ok?" He asked softly seeing the look on her face. It just wasn't right, and he didn't like that at all. He moved gracefully with her and his pink eyes warned anyone wanting to cut in. They were soft when he looked at Aria and a smile filled his face as they began to dance and twirl to the music.

Livianna was looking at all the colors and smiled softly. Hearing Nathaniel she looked over and smiled some more. "It's very unreal." She said softly before going back to watching the swirling colors, sounds, and music. She laid her head on the rail of the balcony as her sences tried to absorb everything going on below. She watched as Amenhotep stepped up to dance with Aria and grinned.

Nickoli growled softly as she slipped away and once she was against him again he pressed her against the wall. Whimpering he nuzzled her neck. "What if I like your clothes?" He nipped her jaw softly as his hands moved over specific spots on her body. Kissing her neck the werewolf ran one hand up the length of her body and slipped his hand into hers. She wasn't an object, a toy, or someone used for pleasure. This was his mate, someone he loved, and despite his extream desire he wanted to remind her of that.

Aria felt another hand grasp her's but her fingers tingled at the touch. Smiling softly as she knew who it was the princess gratefully twirrled into Amenhotep's arms. Hearing his words she looked up into those pink eyes and her worries melted away. "I'm fine, Ra is just being a jealous snake." she said playfully and pressed her body against his. She loved the feeling and got lost in those eyes. Their connection was plainly obvious as they gazed into eachother's eyes. The dance mistress loved the way they fit together, the way their movements were so intune with one another. Leaning up she pressed a gentle kiss to his cheek and then smiled widely. "I can only imagine my brothers face right now." the ebony haired beauty said with a smirk.

Nathaniel nodded and leaned against the railing with Livianna. "I know, that's what I thought when I was at the celebration when Liz was inducted into the dancer's nest." he said lightly and then looked at Amenhotep and Aria. He grinned and then heard a hiss from Osiris. The king gripped the railing and stared down at his sister. Nathaniel chuckled and met Osiris's eyes. "Calm down Osiris, look at how happy Aria is. Have you ever seen her smile like that?" Nathaniel said and nudged his friend as he stared down at his dancing sister. Iris wrapped her arms around his shoulders and kissed his cheek. "Osiris, he could be a very useful addition to the famiy. Just give him a chance." the avian said gently and the cobra relaxed under her touch and nodded. "If he does something to her, I wont hesitate to skin him." he said and Nathaniel laughed. "Typical Osiris."

Lizzie found herself up against the wall almost instantly from toucing him and gave a sigh. Hearing Nickoli's words the blonde shapeshifter giggled huskily and thenarched in his arms as hishands traveled down her body. Lacing her fingers with his she looked into those eyes and smiled softly. "My handsome wolf, these clothes will stay on as long as you want them on." she said and then winked at him. Leaning up, she molded her lips against his slowly, the moment so peaceful and yet exciting. Pulling away gently she brushed her nose with his and looked into that face she loved. "Whatever you want to do, we will do it." she whispered lovingly and wrapped her other arm around his neck slowly.

Amenhotep chuckled some as he moved with Aria. "I can't blame him. Once someone falls for you it is difficult to forget." He said softly. Blushign ever so lightly as her lips brushed her cheek. Amen spun her around before taking her back into her arms. "I don't really want to know what he looks like," He admited before adding, "Unless your telling me and I don't have to see it first hand." Grinning softly he took in the scent of Aria and realised tradition called that he couldn't dance with her all day. His pink eyes flashed into the crowd as he saw strange looks on many faces. Half smiling half in awe. What was so enchanting? Aria it must be, she was smething else today, well everyday to Amen but today especially.

Livianna giggled some. "They move like water and air. Its beautiful, something to be charished and protected, not threatened. Look at the dance Osirs, not the people. If you watch the people you stop seeing the art." Her storm colored eyes watched Amen and Aria dance and smiled softly.

Nickoli kissed Lizzie deeply as she wrapped her arm aroundh his neck. "Well in that case." He said playfully picking her up with his one strong arm he laid her down gently on the bed kissing her neck, collar bone, chest. "I want to..." Grinning he let go of her hands and then started to tickle the female. He would get to the rest later.

Aria chuckled softly hearing Amenhotep's words and then shook her head lightly. "Well once I see it I will tell you about his face later." she said teasingly. Realizing that they had been dancing for longer then what tradition called for, the princess found a soft blush on her cheeks. Twirrling against him her body moved fluidly into a dip, and people cheered. Surprised the trance broke between them as the dancer realized that she was infact, being looked at in awe and surprise. Was her dancing with Amen that beautiful? She hadn't even realized such a thing honestly. Looking to Amenhotep, she wanted to keep dancing with him, but knew it wasn't allowed. Leaning forward about to press a kiss to his cheek, there was a sound of something coming through the air and her eyes widened in pain. Her hand slipping from his and the air rushing from her lungs, the princess fell with an arrow protruding from her stomach. Screams errupted through the crowds and suddenly there was a painfilled Avian screech. Iris had been hit with an arrow as well, and Osiris had caught her in pure shock.

Osiris then lifted her and looked to Nathaniel. "Get out of here, they are targetting the royals! Grab my mother and hurry!"he said and swiftly ducked behind a pillar in which another arrow burried itself in. Nathaniel turned to the cobra mother and took her hand, sheilding her with his own body as he guided her out and into the protection of the palace guard. Then moving swiftly he went to Osiris and looked to Liv. "Get to Aria, with so many people they will try to finish her down there." he said, confident in his Naga's hunter skills to save her friend.

Livianna was in shock as she heard a screetch. Looking around it took but a moment to realise what was going on. When Nathaniel gave her an order she nodded and went to move. The dress she was in made it hard to move so she ripped off the bottom of it swiftly before jumping off the balcony. Her nails grew and her eyes shifted as she landed next to Amenhotep and Aria. She sheilded her friend with herself looking around. She had a feeling Ra had allowed this to happen. "Everyone get out!" She snapped sending people running. Anyone going against the move of people would be the ones she needed to target.

Amenhotep winced feeling something stab him lightly before looking down. Aria had been hit. Wrapping his arms around her he caught her as she slipped down. "Aria, it's alright breath." He said softly. His father was there in a minute. He pulled off his shirt and wrapped it around the wound and the arrow. "We need to remove this." He said softly. Amen looked up at his father and shook his head. "No, no if we take it out with out a healer than.." He was cut off as Livianna landed near them. She startled enough people to get them moving and Amenhotpe's father shifted wrapping around Aria, creating a sheilded dome of coils around her. Amenhotep held Aria close but wasn't sure if Liv would be able to take care of so many attackers at once. There had to be at least two skilled people.

Liv looked around and up mostly because if the arrow burried into the stomach of Aria, then that meant they were above the crowd. If Ra was some how involved she'd have a new pair of shoes by sundown. Her violet eyes were now tinted with a bright amber as she got ready for the fight. Yeah with the anger boiling in her blood she could take care of this all on her own. "Amen keep an eye on Aria." She instructed pushing people away from the pile of snake protecting her friend. Her now overpowering aura was probably not helping the panic.

Looking over at the dome of snake around her friend Livianna knew this fight was going to

Aria felt like she couldn't breathe, and darkness was pulling at the edges of her vision. The coolness of her natural skin plummeted, proving that the arrow was anything but ordinary. Blood ran down her skin and as she looked up at Amenhotep, she smiled weakly. "A-A...." She tried speaking, but as her body shook, the effects of the poisoned arrow took effect. There was a rush of air as Liv landed next to them, and startled the already panicked crowd into stampeding. Wanting to cry in pain, the princess just kept her eyes on Amehotep's face to try to stay awake. His father transformed, and when he did the people kept clear of her. Her vision began to get blurry, but something just past Amen's head caught her eye. In one of the balcony boxes, a veiled guard stood. Thinking sluggishly, the pained cobra realized what it ment. Get up! Move Aria! Move move! You have to protect him! By will and training as the assassin that she used to be the cobra suddenly surged forwards and pushed Amen harshly, rolling so he was below her. The arrow hit its mark, catching her in the back, and where Amen had been not a second before. Collapsing on her side in pain, the princess's breaths came raggedly and painfully. Her vision was darkening as she gazed at Amenhotep's handsome features. Her lips moved slowly to speak, but no words came. But it was obvious what those lips formed, Amen Ra.

Nathaniel growled as he kept moving with Osiris, swiftly getting him and Iris out of the balcony and into the throng of awaiting guards. Knowing that the palace guards would be over whelmed he turned to go back and Osiris did as well. Stopping the king the shapeshifter met his eyes. "Nathaniel you can't stop me from killing the monster who did this!" The cobra snarled, nearly fazing. "Stay with Iris! I will get the attacker, and I will bring him to you so you can torture him before you skin him." Nathaniel growled and the cobra reluctantly stayed as he followed the guards to the healers. As Nathaniel enetered the area, he saw a form shoot Aria again, his cry to alert them too late. Realizing that one person couldn't have done it alone, he spotted another, perched ontop of the massive pillar in the room. Shifting into an avian he took off after the figure and gasped as the human dove, and shifted into an avian herself. The very guard Iris trusted with her life. There were no other silver hawks. Shifting again Nathaniel took snake form and wrapped around the woman, constricting to make them both plummet. At the last possible second he shifted again wings unfurling and talons digging into the woman's body as she shifted back human and the veil fell away. "Why do this to your Queen?!" He demanded and she laughed lowly. "I killed the princess, not the Queen... Though it seems that someone had my idea for my Queen." She rasped and he punched her hard in the jaw, knocking her out. He prayed Liv had gotten who he assumed to be Ame Ra, and was right because the skilled man was the only archer in the guard that used those rare avian feathered arrows with cherry wood shafts.

Lizzie was surprised as she looked up at Nickoli and found him grinning. She laughed and squirmed as he tickled her, struggling for air. Rolling over so she pinned him, she chuckled and gulped down air. "You big tease! Don't tickle me like that!" She scolded playfully and kissed him on those lips lovingly as she kept him pinned. She didn't care for surprise tickle attacks. So she would distract him with a kiss.

Amenhotep looked shocked as Aria took an arrow for him. The man growled as he felt the arrow that was previously in her stuck him. He heard someone run past him and looked up as Livianna took off and caught the balcony after the man. He grabbed the arrow sticking out of his love and broke it off pulling it out so the poison wasn't constantly pushing through her body. HE broke off the back side of the other and pushed her off him leaving the tip of the first arrow in him. "Aria. Its ok, your going to be ok." He said pulling the arrow out himself. He pulled off his shirt and pressed it against her wounds. "Its ok. Your so stubborn." His words were soft. "I would die for you, and you try to beat me to it." He joked the best he could. His father wrapped around the both of them this time as Amenhotep placed pressure on her wounds.

Livianna climbed up the balcony and came face to face with Ra. Her arm flew out and removed the mask off the man. "I wish I could kill you." She hissed as she summoned up her tracker blade. She was ready, it would take a lot to stop her now and Ra was the only target she had at the moment and the only thing she wanted was his blood on her blade. Her anger and swallowed her humanity. She was a dangerous maniac at this point.


Nickoli laughed as he was pinned down. "Alright Alright." He said trying to breath before her lips became planted on his. Freeing his hand he ran it up her leg. "How about something else then?" He suggested as his hand reached her rear. Giving it a desire filled squeeze he grinned softly.

Aria Wanted to scream as Amenhotep pulled the arrow from her back and flinched. When he reached for the other and pulled that one out, it was then that she realized that she hadn't completely stopped him from getting hurt, and the tip was stuck kin him. Reaching out with a shaking hand she tried to press her hand against his wound, as the poison corsed through her veins like fire consuming her blood. Hearing him, the corner of her mouth turned up slightly in an attempt of a smile, but at this point the pain and poison were too much, and her hand fell away as her eyes rolled into the back of her head, and closed. Her breathing still labored as she was on the edge of passing out.

Ra was furious as Aria took the arrow ment to instantly kill Amenhotep in the head, and hissed as he made for his retreat. Unfortunately he was met by the sick half breed, making him hiss at her and draw his blade, tossing his bow aside. Hearing her, Ra smirked and grinned a fang filled smile. "Go ahead, I am a dead man anyway." he growled and lunged at her knowing he would do anything to keep Aria away from that disgusting albino and all his filth. A cobra such as herself should never mate with something so unclean as Amenhotep.

Nathaniel swiftly disposed of the avian protectress into the custody of the guards and heard Ra's twin come running. "Where is Ra?!" he demanded and stopped dead in his tracks as he followed Nathaniel's gaze towards the balcony where Liv was fighting his crystalline twin. "No.... Ra wouldn't hurt Aria." Kamen Ra breathed as he turned to the shapeshifter, the pain and shock on his face apparent. "He didn't, he shot Iris, and in attempt to take out Amenhotep, shot Aria." NAthaniel said and Kamen clenched his fist. "I need to go stop him." he said but Nathaniel stopped him, knowing very well that Kamen might not be strong enough to face his brother's betrayl. "Come protect Aria with me, we have to get her to a healer, or she wont make it." the black haired egyptian said and the snake hesitated before nodding and following him. Seeing the albino snake wrapped around the princess and her dance partner unnerved the crystalline a bit but Nathaniel didn't hesistate. "Amenhotep, can you carry her to the healers?" Nathaniel asked as he pushed aside someone that nearly ran into them all.

Lizzie smiled feeling his hand run down her leg and sighed softly at his squeeze. Naturally pressing her body closer to his she nodded and leaned down, kissing up his neck slowly as she let go of his other wrist. She loved this silly wolf so much, and his random actions fueled her passions and dreams. It seemed as if he knew what she wanted even before she wanted it. And for that she was truely blessed.

Livianna laughed. "I'd much rather watch Osiris skin you alive." She readed herself for his attack and moved so she wasn't hit swipping at him with her blade, hoping that if she nicked him enough he'd change forms. Honestly she didn't like Aman Ra and that really showed at the perminant grin stuck to her now very deminted looking face. Yeah she'd regret this when she came down but till then it was all fun and games. Well till someone got hurt than it was sport.


Amenhotep nodded. "Yes," He picked up Aria and craddled her in his arms. His father slithered behind him. "Aria wake up, I know it hurts but you can't go to sleep." Amen whispered to her kissing her head lightly. The pain in his chest wasn't helping anything those arrows were potent. Having Nathaniel and the guard lead him to the healers he hurried to get her help. He'd kill Ra, he'd kill the avian too, whom ever he had too if Aria passed. He'd slughter the lot of them. The albino hurried gracefully down the halls till he was at the healers and then he laid Aria down on one of the beds. Hiding his own wounds so they would concentrate on the princess.


Nickoli grinned against Lizzie's lips. He had found her desire and now the real fun began. As his wrist was released he slid his hands over the dress attempting to find the clasps. Technically he could do this with her clothes on. As her lips ran down his neck he grinned again and let out a sound of pleasure.