Nile Priness and the pharaoh of Egypt

the ball

As things were being set up for their transportation to the ball, Bre noticed that some of the people there were adding extras to Britt. She didn't understand why they were setting Britt up so special, to her it seemed as if they were setting her up for a betrothal.

~Britt's p.o.v ~

I listen to them speaking to me as if I am supposed to make a big impression on the royal families there. They say it is because I am the oldest twin and the Nile Princess. That title is starting to get on my nerves but these rules are more on my nerves. I spoke to someone while waiting about having a friend of mine over to the kingdom after the ball. The only thing I got was a good scolding for having friends outside the kingdom. I can't wait to get out of here. My sister looks at me and she has shared with me how she does not like the unequal treatment. I have to agree, I want less the attention and share half of it with my twin. Why must a princess be this way.

~normal p.o.v~

Soon the girls were escorted out of the palace where they were greeted by their parents and brother. "Mama papa"they said and hugged their parents. Their parents hugged them and then carefully guided them to their horses. Britt mounted her black horse quickly finding that the horse had grown in the three years she'd been away from it. Bre mounted her white horse finding the same thing had happened with her own horse. Aiden said nothing to the two girls and Nana just smiled at them.

They went as a family so mostly they took a detour to not cause a lot of talk. Britt and Bre couldn't help but notice their parents different outfits. It started to make since to them how they were from royalty.

Soon they arrived at the place, the guards bowed as they were all let in. When the twins tried to unmount their horses by their selves guards came over to make sure they didn't fall. They had no idea what was to come especially Britt.

When they were all off of horses Aiden and his sisters were led to the ball room while their parents were led somewhere else. Nana had been trained by her parents with the lack of time that the ball had come. She knew manners and everything her other sisters knew.

Britt and Bre went and sat down not wanting to talk with the other princess. More they had no interest in this ball but being invited they figured it would be fun just to attend.

~Atem's p.o.v~

I can't believe father is insisting I attend this ball that he says I should choose a princess out of it. Betrothal is so common in our family but I would rather choose someone I love to be my future Queen...someone like Britt..if only she knew the truth about me. I should of told her the truth two years ago now she's gone and I have no idea where she could be.

~normal p.o.v~

As Atem entered into the ball room a bunch of princess's rushed over trying to get his attention. It annoyed him how so many girls were desperate for a suitor. While he carefully made his way through the group of princess's he noticed two who seemed to keep to their selves.

Nana walked over to her sisters joining the conversation they were having. Britt was all distracted with talking with her sisters that she didn't give any attention to Prince Atem.

A little time passed then every prince and Princess that was attending was finally there. Most of the Princesses tried to get Prince Atems attention and wanted to dance with him. But he was making his way over to the three girls.

When he finally was over to them he looked at Britt "excuse me, but you would you like to dance?" He asked her offering out his hand. Britt debated it though she mentally noted he sounded like her friend Yami. She put her hand out and put it in his hand "sure" She said to him.

Her sisters found it interesting that she'd dance with one of the princes that was here. "Maybe dear sister Britt will find love with a prince." Nana said. Bre sighed nodding knowing she had no one she was interested in at the ball.

As Prince Atem and Princess Britt started to dance Britt smiled a little and the smile was small. Even if it was a ball she for the first time felt a sense of freedom and having her  own choice in matters for now. She didn't know if things could get any better.

Nana and Bre decided to make their way around to talk to people. Though they didn't dance with anyone as they didn't have any interest in any of the possible suitors for them. Though between the three girls and their brother there was one little secret they had no idea about. Since Britt was the Nile Princess, the leader of the royal family of the Nile had already arranged for her to be betrothed to Prince Atem in the case that she never chose a suitor of her own. Though this secret was even kept from prince Atem as well.

The ball seemed to go fine but still Princesses tried to break in when Britt and Atem would talk. Britt sighed knowing that he was someone every Princess probably wanted but she couldn't shake away her thoughts of her friend. She knew that her friend still had secrets she didn't know but she had feelings for him.

Within a matter of time the ball ended and people were departing. Britt was about to leave with her family when Prince Atem took her hand. She was surprised but looked at him "is something wrong prince?" She asked him. "I just wanted to thank you for an interesting evening." He said then kissed the top of her hand as it was custom for them. Britt couldn't help but blush some "you are welcome" She said.

After that they all went home. Britt had a lot on her mind, Bre and Nana could see that something was bugging her but neither of them knew about Yami.

Seeing Britt tonight and having the chance to dance with her. I know what I must do even though it's taking a chance. I have to tell her the truth. He thought to himself.

When the girls were home they went to their rooms and went to sleep. Britt still had conflicting thoughts as she thought she would have to choose between her friend and the prince of Egypt. But she tried not to think about it and get some sleep.

Night turned to morning Britt did her usual routine she'd done since living somewhere different. It seemed like things were fine and everything was normal for a day after a ball. But as always she had enough of same old and went out to the Nile.

Reason she was called the Nile Princess was because the Nile called out to her. It made her want to go near it. So she relaxed but then as she calmed down she saw the familiar cloak that was Yami's cloak. He stopped infront of her and she seen he was quiet.

"Britt there's something I need to tell you." He said and she wondered what was so important that he had to tell her. Before she could ask he grabbed her hand and led her away to a dark area. Staying quiet her eyes never left him as she kept her cloak on. "Yami isn't my real name." He said as he slowly pulled his hood down. "My real name is Atem" He said.

Britt's eyes widened from under her cloak and even though he came out with the truth she felt as if his lie from over the years left a sting. She didn't really think about what she did next as she slapped him and just now realized tears had fallen. She couldn't look at him. Atem put a hand on his cheek. "You lied to me." Britt said then left not able to stand being near him.
For two years after that they had avoided each other.

But what the two didn't know is that things were set. For the leader of the Nile royal family had already made the meeting and arrangement for a betrothal that these two would eventually try to fight.