NP and POE pt. 13 A Royal ball

Britt relaxed around her friends as she layed back and looked up at the sky. She was allowed to do whatever she wanted as long as she was escorted by Nanu. It made her smile knowing she had her own little secret that was just between her and the new pharaoh. Her friends noticed how she was smiling and they wondered what she was thinking.

“So anything interesting happen?” Nina asked
“yeah, like did you kiss anyone or admit that you're in love with someone?” Miranda asked

Hearing these things come from her friends she sat up and looked at them.

“what do you mean?” Britt asked
“Nothing, it just seems your really happy about something.” Olivia said to her
“Oh. Well uh I-” Britt didn't get to finish before Jake broke in
“You were with him. Were you not?” Jake said

Miranda, Olivia, Heather and Britt looked at Jake shocked at how disrespectful he was about the new pharaoh. Nanu stayed by Britt and this was starting to bug Britt knowing she was protected by someone  who seemed only going by the pharaohs orders.

“You don't have to be close. I can protect myself. Your job is to keep me safe as the pharaoh instructed but I'm sure he did not mean literally close. Also you don't need to look so serious.” Britt said

It may of took a couple seconds but Britt saw a change in the girl beside her. A more childish version come out and she knew that the pharaoh may of chosen well for someone to be around her. She relaxed with her friends.

Jake tried to get close and even though nanu wanted to keep him back she watched. Britt was the one who was ignoring Josh til he got on her nerves. Not really thinking she moved her hand as in to say go away but after she did water came right at him and hit him in the face. All her friends laughed and she joined in with them. Nanu was trying hard not to laugh but she did indeed follow with them laughing but she was surprised at what she had seen.

This princess is different than most princesses. The water bends to her will and does things I've never seen before. Nanu thought

Jake looked at Britt after she did that knowing that she never used her powers on him before. He smirked though knowing this was her perfect thing he could use against her in this time he was trying to get her from the pharaoh.

“does he know of your special gift?” Jake asked
“No. Why??” Britt asked him
“Oh. You never know that a certain someone may just tell the new pharaoh his betrothee was able to control the water to her every wish.” Jake said
“You wouldn't.” Britt said to him
“Oh but I would.” He said

After hearing how Jake was trying to get something over the princess Nanu stood by Britt and watched as she didn't trust Jake. Jake knew that Nanu would be a complicated person to deal with with her being around Princess Britt all the time.
In the throne room as soon as Atem had a chance to be alone, he got up from the throne and decided to go see what all was going on. As he walked through the halls he noticed that Britt and her friends must have been outside so he walked out of the palace seeing the group. Walking over he noticed none of them had seen he was coming. So he cleared his throat to get their attention.  Britt and her friend noticed him then and each of them was respectful..even Jake who hated what he was doing. Atem looked at all of them and then he looked at Britt.

“Princess.” He said
“yes Pharaoh.” She said

He put his hand out to her which made her look up at him.

He must want to talk or go somewhere alone. Britt thought

“would you join me for a walk so we may talk.” Atem said to her

She nod and then took his hand. He helped her up as she dusted off her dress a little. Then she waved to her friends as she left with the pharaoh. Nanu knew with the pharaoh by the princess she was free to do what she would want for now. So she went to check on a few things.

He did this on purpose. It's like a game,they always seem like they hate each other but yet something seems different. I wonder what happened. Never the less I will not give up. Jake thought

Atem kept watch on their surroundings since he wanted to make sure they were alone. So once he knew they were he looked over to her. She wouldn't look at him right away with formalities but as they walked and she noticed they were alone a smile came to her lips and she looked at him.

“Princess? Really. You know I don't like formalities.” Britt said to him
“Really? You don't seem to be formal around me. Princess Britt or should I say my Queen to be.” Atem said

She noticed a smirk came to his lips and she tried hard not to let it bug her after what they did. They both stopped and he noticed she was in her own thoughts so he decided to move closer to her. She wasn't aware of how close he was until they were inches apart and close to kissing. Everything came back to her of what they had done the night before.

Their little secret

“w-what are you doing?” Britt asked
“nothing yet. I will not do anything you do not want.” Atem told her

so if I don't want him to kiss me. He won't. Britt thought

It started to bug her how they were so close to kissing. So she closed the space between them and kissed him. He kissed her back and they moved to a dark part of the hallway knowing this was part of their secret. Soon they pulled away and they looked at each other.

“we can't keep postponing this for much longer.” Atem told her
“what do we do?” Britt asked
“I'll see what I can do. But we need to set up things.” Atem told her

She rested her head on his shoulder as she knew he was right. But she didn't know what was going to happen when their secret came out. She knew they couldn't hide it forever and if they made an arrangement for their wedding then their parents would never need to know they broke a law.

“how about in a month.” Atem suggested
“yeah it sounds great.” She said

In the guest room Bre was in she was talking with Ceon. She gave no thought about her sister Britt. Everything seemed to be going perfect almost.

“don't you share a room with your sister?” Ceon asked
“yeah, she must of gone out early this morning. She was not here when I awoke from my sleep.” Bre said

The truth was Bre had been secretly seeing Ceon since the first time she danced with him. But she wouldn't tell her sister or anyone about it. Mostly she knew her parents probably wouldn't approve but she didn't care.

Outside the room and not far but close was Atem and Britt. Britt looked up at Atem not thinking about anyone could walk through the hallway and see them. She leaned up and kissed him and he kissed her back. Coming up on them was her youngest sister Nana who was heading to her guest room when she caught glimpse of something in the shade of the hallway. She tried to look through the dark to find out what was going on and her eyes widened when she seen her sister kissing the pharaoh.

I thought she hated him. But yet it looks like it may of all been an act. Nana thought

Britt had her eyes closed as she was letting herself enjoy the moment. Both of them were ready to give in to the other like the night before. But something started to bug Britt so she opened her eyes and that is when she seen her sister. Her face went a light red which made Atem stop feeling a difference.

“what's wrong?” Atem asked her
“M-My sister...” Britt said

Nana crossed her arms as she looked at her sister and respected Nile Princess. Britt tried to hide herself behind Atem since he was taller than her as she didn't want Nana knowing what was going on.

“Britt I know you are there. What is going on?” Nana said
“um.. I fell in love..with him..” Britt said though she still hid.
“really? Mom and Dad will be glad to hear this.” Nana said
“No, Don't tell them Nana. I want it to be a surprise..” Britt told her sister

Nana may have been many things but she wasn't going to upset her sister so she nod then went to her room. Britt knew this was not the last she would hear about this from Nana. But for now she had the chance to figure everything out.

In a month. Who knows who will spot us together before the actual wedding. Britt thought

It was getting late Britt was about to go to her guest room when Atem pulled her back to him. She blushed slightly and looked up at him. She wondered what he wanted or what he was thinking when he pulled her to him.

“well the date is set. Why don't you come stay in my chambers tonight like last night.” Atem suggested

She was surprised and shocked that he would suggest such a thing. She still had last nights events on her mind that it was hard for her to say no.  Atem waited for an answer and when he seen her smile at him he could tell what her answer was before she even said it.

“I wanna bathe first before I do anything.” She told him.

He nod in understanding and kissed her cheek. She relaxed until she felt his lips on her neck. She started feeling weak when he did that cause she liked it. He smirked at how she reacted then stood up straight.

“take your time. You know where the room is.” He said

He then left her to go to his room. She went to the room she was allowed in so she could just process her thoughts and think everything through. When she got in after removing her dress the water was warm and she relaxed closing her eyes.

A month..to be a princess until the day I am the Queen....His Queen. I know my duty would be to provide him with an Heir for the throne. I'm supposed to wait until after the marriage to be with child but we're already taking the risks..i don't wanna back away now. Even so no one would have to know what we're doing. Britt thought

She stayed in there for a little to get her thoughts in order and then she got out and dressed. As she dried her hair she smiled knowing where she was heading next. So she left the bathing room to head to Atem's chamber room. She was watching around knowing it was dark so she needed to keep her guard up. Halfway there she was watching where she was going when her friend Jake got in her way.

“hey where are you going?” Jake asked
“Heading to bed.” Britt told him
“really? Which bed would that be? Your guest bed or his bed?” Jake said with an accusation in the question.
“None of your business.” Britt said

she walked past him heading to the side of the palace where the royals were staying. She figured out that her guest room wasn't that far from Atems bed chamber. It seemed like she'd make it in time to get back but then someone showed up behind her. She thought it was Jake so she tried to move quickly, but she was grabbed and her hands were tied behind her back.

“what th-” Brit didn't finish before a cloth was put in her mouth.
“Silence Princess. After all I need you to lure out the pharaoh.” Bakura said

She wanted to scream and the fact that she was in a panic made the water outside the palace move. Atem was standing out on his balcony when he noticed the difference in the water. Something he had never seen before but ever since Britt had been there he noticed things were different than they ever had been.

What is it about her? She went under the water holding her breath for more than the average person. Now the water is acing up and yet her family calls her the Nile Pri- Atem didn't finish that thought as a new one started.

Nile princess?! She can control the water! Atem thought as his eyes widened.

Watching he seen the water shook as if in fear. He ran out of his room and it was then he saw the ground was wet somewhat. He knew that meant she had been there but with her not there it made him worried Bakura had come back so he had the guards out to find her.

As the guards were going around he eventually started to notice water patterns that seemed to be like leading him. He wasn't going to let Bakura get away with her so he followed the path knowing it was probably Britt's way of showing where he took her.

Bre got word about it so she decided to join and and she asked Ceon to join in too. They went looking to find where her sister was.

Britt you better be ok. Bre thought

It was a little while later that the three of them had caught up to Bakura and Britt. Britt was trying to get free on her own but with her hands tied she had the hardest time to. Bakura just smirked seeing all of them there for the girl.

“Ah pharaoh. Here for your Princess?” Bakura asked him
“let her go Bakura!” Atem demanded
“We are on the roof of your palace. You want her? Go get her.” Bakura said as he dropped Britt.

Britt panicked but had her water ability use to cute the rope. Atem was about to go after her when he heard the sound of water moving. She removed the cloth around her mouth as she had the water rise and she jumped back on the roof. This surprised both Atem and Bakura seeing her.  Her eyes had turned Nile Blue and she looked Directly at Bakura.

“next time make sure you know who you are dealing with.” Britt said

Bre knew if Britt wasn't holding back then neither should she so she had a fireball show up in her hand. That freaked out Bakura some and so he used the shadows to sneak away. Atem and Britt had ran to the edge to see if they could see where Bakura had gone. Bre and Ceon went over too just to check and see where Bakura may of gone. They couldn't find him but they all decided to turn in for bed.

The four of them went in and walking in the dark none of them could really tell much. Atem held Britt close since they were in the dark and it wasn't easy to tell. Bre had a hard time seeing so she used a little fireball to light the way. This concerned Britt since her and Atem were being close. Bre didn't notice as she went into the guest room thinking Britt would follow and she put out the fire. Smiling Britt kept walking with Atem since they already decided to stay in the same room.

Two weeks passed since that night, Bre had started to notice that she was always waking up to the other bed next to hers empty. It made her suspicious but she didn't give it a lot of thought as there was a party being thrown in the pharaohs honor today. So when it was time she went down deciding it was the best. Walking in she saw a lot of royals who were from different kingdoms there. It reminded her of the ball except now her sisters betrothed was not allowed to leave his throne. Looking around she seen Britt was not there yet.

Is she attending this party? If they are together in secret then she should make an appearance. Bre thought

She saw Ceon was there so she went over to him and they stayed together during the party. It was probably ten minutes later Britt walked in being escorted by Nanu since Nanu was in charge of protecting her. Atem had been bored during about the whole thing until he saw Britt walk in with Nanu.

She's beautiful and it's like she lights up the room. Atem thought

She walked around not really wanting to interact with a lot of people but one of the princes there walked up to her and was respectful. He gave the proper greeting of kissing the top of her hand as he looked up at her.

“ I am Prince Nizam, and you are?” He said to her
“Princess Britt.” She said
“well princess, may I have this dance?” He asked her

She was hesitant as she looked over at Atem from the corner of her eye. She could see he was watching the whole thing and that made her worried since she didn't know what he would do if he would get jealous. But seeing as she didn't want to be rude she agreed to one dance. Nanu kept watch noticing how uncomfortable Britt was with the prince. Their dance was over as quick as the song was but the prince wanted to dance with her again.

After seeing this Atem couldn't take it and he got up from his throne and walked over to them. Ramses and the other priests tried to convince him otherwise to stay on the throne but he would not listen to them. As he walked over he cleared his throat which caught their attention.

“good day Pharaoh.” Prince Nizam said
“I'm sorry Prince. But may I cut in and dance with my betrothed Princess?” He asked
“oh. Of course.” He said

The prince walked away and Atem held his hand out to Britt.

“May I have this dance Britt?” He asked her
“yes, pharaoh.” She said

She put her hand in his and they started to dance. Most people watched and even their parents were watching them. Britt wouldn't look at the others as she knew with every passing day their act of hating each other was falling.

Jake had impersonated a prince in wanting to try and get in Atems way of having Britt. But when he had seen another prince dancing with her earlier he had tried to go over there only to see the pharaoh get there before him. Watching he looked at Britt's expression to see what she was feeling. It almost seemed like they still hated each other but he saw the look in her eyes and it crushed his heart.
She's in love...with him. I lost....I Lost her forever to him. Jake thought

Time seemed to fly as they were having fun. The royals all left before sun down. Britt went to go somewhere alone when she had an uncontrollable thing happen. She felt sick and soon threw up where she stood. Seeing what had happened her eyes widened and she knew what was possibly wrong with her.

I- I could be...and we...i should of stopped after the first time but I gave in two other times.. I can hide this for two weeks.. Britt thought

It started getting dark and Nanu was going to look for Britt. She saw her laying by herself and having her hands on her stomach. She wondered if something was going wrong or if she needed help. Going over she walked over and as she got closer she started to hear Britt talking about something.

“well there's no going back. I'll be married to him in two weeks and we'll have you soon after. You'll be his heir. Hopefully a boy.” Britt said softly

Nanu heard what she said and her eyes widened as she realized what was going on. She also realized that her and Atem had been breaking some rules but she couldn't blame them. But since she had come to know the princess better she walked over and kneeled down by her.

“Princess.” Nanu said
“N-Nanu...did you hear me?” Britt asked worried

Nanu could see the princess's purple eyes that she was worried what would happen if anyone found out what her and the pharaoh had done.

“yes. But don't worry, I will not tell. But you should tell the pharaoh.” Nanu suggested.

Britt nod in agreement knowing she would tell him tonight.

When it was time to turn in they all headed to their rooms. Britt knocked on Atems bedroom chambers. He answered and let her in but he could tell something was different. He just wasn't sure what at the moment.

“is something wrong?” Atem asked her
“I-I have something to tell you.” She told him
“what?” He asked concerend
“ I-I think I am with child.” Britt told him

This surprised Atem knowing it was something he had not expected. He thought about it and realized how it was possible but a smile formed cause even though he knew they had not followed the rules he was glad they would still have an heir.

That night they both fell asleep knowing things were going to change and that after they were married they would be proud parents. That night things were peaceful and they had peace of mind for now.

Bre on the other hand was getting very suspicious of her sister and everything. She wondered what was going on but she knew she'd get the answers soon enough.
As the next week and a half went by there were suspicions. Britt kept quiet about the child coming. But she now had to start getting things ready for her dress. Her friends were attending as Atem was allowing it to make her happy.

Once the dress was done they had everything else planned out. She had the next few days to relax which she did. Every night she was laying by Atem thinking about everything that would happen and what was going to happen.  

The night before the wedding she was supposed to stay with her sister but she stayed with Atem. She looked toward the wall and getting antsy she got up and walked out on his balcony. She was in awe at the sight and she smiled but then she felt arms wrap around her. Looking up she seen Atem and she smiled.

“are you ok?” Atem asked her
“Just nervous..I mean we still have to announce it.” Brit told him.
“It's ok. We'll wait a week then announce it.” Atem whispered in her ear.

Tomorrow everything will change..but it's already changed.  Britt thought