Desert Rose

Chapter 1

The Pharaoh and his entourage were coming to the castle today. All the servants were running around trying to get everything ready for their arrival. A young boy sat outside in the garden with two females with him. The young boy had silver hair which was pulled back into a ponytail. His face had one dark blue jagged strip under each eye. His golden eyes watched as the female who was barely nine, pick flowers for him. Her bright blue eyes looked up at him as she held out the necklace she made for him. His clawed hand reached out and grasped the necklace and took it from her own. He bid her forward toward him with his white fluffy tail. The young girl giggled and scooched forward and bowed her head. The young boy put the necklace over the girl's head. His white haori sleeve grazed the girls face causing her to giggle. She looked up at him. He elegant sat in a white haori and hakama that had one sleeve designed with a faded blue on the shoulder. His sash was maroon with same blue on the bottom.

"Arigato Inutaisho-sama!" The girl smiled brightly and bowed. Her midnight black hair shined blue in the sun. It was pulled back in a low ponytail away from her face. She wore a outfit similari to a onmyouji. It was white on the outfit and the hakamas and the inner haori were lavender.

"Your welcome Kagome-chan." Inutaisho replied with a smile. Kagome giggled and turned to her mentor. The taller woman was about five foot seven inches. Her pitch black black hair waved in the breeze as she smiled at the younger children. Her brown-grey eyes shown with amusement as she watched Kagome stare at the necklace with happiness. She wore a red miko skirt with a white haori, her armor then overlayed that haori.

"Midoriko-sensei, when will these visitors arrive?" Kagome asked turning her blue eyes on her sensei.

"Soon, Kago-chan, soon." Midoriko smiled at the small girl. Inutaisho huffed and crossed his arms.

"Inutaisho-sama?" Kagome mumured questionable.

"Don't call me sama!" He glared at Kagome. She frowned and fiddled with her flower necklace. His eyes softened and he smiled. "I told you that you can call me Taisho-kun..."

"Oh yea..." Kagome smiled. She sat down before Inutaisho in the flowers. "I wonder what these visitors would be like."

"Probably some snotty Egyptians thinking that they came in and act as if they own the place." Midoriko sighed and rubbed her forehead which held a single lined star on her forehead.

"Inutaisho, not all royals are like that. You know this." Kagome smiled.

"Yes Inutaisho! Perhaps they are similiar to us." Inutaisho looked at Kagome and shook his head.

"I'll believe it when I see it."

"You're stubborn," Midoriko replied.

"I'm cautious," He countered. "Now let us go inside to prepare ourselves for these guests." He stood up and headed inside. Midoriko followed Inutaisho but stopped to turn to Kagome. She spotted the young girl staring at the sky.

"Kagome?" The young girl turned to her teacher. "We must help the prince get ready, come."

"Coming!" Kagome stood dusting off her outfit and ran after her teacher and prince.

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Amethyst eyes looked at the trees that surrounded the area. Never in his young life has he seen trees such as these. His tri-colored hair sparkled in the sun as he rode after his father, the Pharaoh. He wore his normal beige sleeveless shirt and skirt. He didn't understand why he have to wear his royal bracelets and headwear. It's not like these Japanese royals would understand the meaning of them. Sighing, he looked at his father Pharaoh Akunumkanon.

"What's the matter my prince?" A young man leading his horse asked. He looked down at the man who had amethyst eyes and brown hair.

"It's nothing Mahado," He replied. Mahado frowned slightly and looked ahead again. He was a servant of the prince, nothing but a Priest. He could do no more but ask.

"But my prince, it is such a nice day out." A female voice said from beside the prince. "Perhaps we should ditch the Japanese and have fun." Her horse's reins was in the other hand of Mahado.

"Mana!" Mahado scolded.

"Ah! Sorry, shisou-sama!" Mana blushed. Her dark brown hair waved in the breeze under her hair garment. Mahado looked into Mana's eyes and saw amusement in her dark blue greenish eyes. He turned forward again and sighed.

"You should listen to your teacher Mana." A female sharing the horse with Mana said. She had black hair which was hidden under her headgarment. Her blue eyes smiled down at the younger girl. "It is a shame Seth and his father were not allowed to join us."

"Someone must watch over the kingdom in our absense Isis." The prince said. Isis nodded and looked at the Pharaoh who was currently talking with Shimon Muran.

"Hai, I know this Atemu..." Atemu's amethyst eyes darkened (I know that his name is suppose to be a mystery, but let's say that people rarely use it hence it's forgotten.)

"Isis..." Mahado warned softly.

"I'm sorry my prince for speaking your name. It will not happen again." She replied with a bow of her head.

"It's alright." Atemu said shortly. A man with markings on his forehead trotted his horse beside them. He was bald with blue eyes. Then a boy with blonde hair walked next to him.

"The Western castle is before us," He said. Atemu turned and looked at the grey stoned castle.

"The home of the Lord of the Western Japanese lands." The boy said. "What a stupid title..."

"Marik!" Isis whispered. Marik just shrugged her off and rolled his purple eyes.

"Shada is leaving without us..." He said walking up ahead.

"Whoa...it's huge..." Mana murmured.

"Let's hope that we won't find any surprises amongst these Japanese." The Pharaoh remarked turning slightly toward them. "Hurry, the faster we get this over with the faster we can leave for Egypt again."

Inutaisho crossed his arms over his chest as he waited for the visitors. Kagome stood by his side dutifully as was Midoriko behind them. Inutaisho's father, Hiroma was with his mate, Kitani standing with a smile on his face.

"This deal will help us more that anything Kitani." Hiromaru said. Inutaisho snorted causing Kagome to raise her hand to mouth to hide her giggle. Midoriko rolled her eyes, but suddenly snapped to attention when she sensed them.

"Kagome..." She murmured. Kagome became serious and stepped forward. Inutaisho grabbed her wrist and held her still as the visitors came through the gates. Midoriko's hand twitched slightly as she sensed the shadow move. So, these are shadow masters of Egypt. How fitting a land of light and sand have masters of shadows as rulers. She thought as they came before them. She heard Kagome gasp as Inutaisho pushed her behind him.

The Pharaoh was suprised to see the royal family with a woman and a child. Did they think that he was harmless? It was a great insult to him and his lands. They quickly rode up to Midoriko, who walked out in front of the royal family. The Pharaoh glared at Midoriko.

"Woman, what place do you have that you would willingly stand in my way?" The Pharaoh demanded. Midoriko stood with a stoic and calm expression as she answered.

"I am Midoriko," she replied in Egyptian, surprising them. "I am Hiroma-sama's head guardian and bodyguard." Atemu blinked at the woman before turning to the little girl. She was speaking with the young boy in rapid japanese. The boy nodded in understanding and kept the girl behind him. Shada rode up to the Pharaoh and sat beside him with Shimon.

"Lord Hiroma would cower behind a woman?" The Pharaoh asked. Mahado helped Mana and Isis dismound off their horses. Atemu also got off his horse and watched the scene.

"It is puzzling," Mahado whispered in Egyptian. "A woman and a girl are the only people around them. Would they leave themselves poorly protect?"

"Mahado, I sense something from the girl and this Midoriko." Isis whispered back. Atemu and Mana scooted closer to watch.

"Hiroma-sama wouldn't need to cower behind me, but as guardian I am obligated to be here." Midoriko said. The Pharaoh snorted.

"A woman shouldn't be doing a man's work." They were now talking in Japanese. The Pharaoh was to learn Japanese before arriving, Shimon taught him.

"I assure you Pharaoh, that Midoriko and the girl are quite capable of protecting my family." Hiroma said. Marik walked over to Atemu and Mana and blinked.

"Do you understand what they are saying?"

"No, do you?" Atemu asked.

"Of course he doesn't!" Mana said then went on to tease. "He can barely speak Egyptian."

"Hey!" Midoriko turned her attention from the Pharaoh to the children. She smiled slightly and turned her head slightly.

"Kagome, come here." She beckoned. Kagome blinked and chuckled nervously leaving the hesistant Inutaisho.

"Hai sensei-sama?" The little one asked. Atemu looked at the little girl and inspected her. For a Japanese girl, she was as dark as an Egyptian. Her dark hair complimented her blue eyes. Her outfit was one that Atemu never seen on a woman before. Her arms and leg were covered. Mana and Marik giggled.

"Her outfit is funny." Mana whispered.

"I know!" Kagome turned to them and frowned before turning back to Midoriko, who gave Hiroma a look.

"Pharaoh-sama, you have not taught the children Japanese have you?" Hiroma asked.

"No I have not, we did not have time." He said looking at Shimon who nodded. "Why do you ask?"

"I understand that you brought them for your son, but would you allow Midoriko and Kagome to teach them Japanese? Both of them know and understand Egyptian and would escort your son's entrouge around the castle as we discuss business." Hiroma said.

"I'm sure Inutaisho wouldn't mind some company either." Kitani smiled. "Why don't we start now? Inutaisho, Kagome why don't you lead the children to the gardens. Midoriko will be there shortly. Will that be alright Pharaoh?" She turned to the man on the horse.

"Yes, I suppose so..." He replied as he dismounted from his horse. Inutaisho growled under his breath and walked to Kagome. Midoriko smiled faintly and walked to the children. Mana looked up at the tall woman and hid behind Atemu. Marik laughed and pointed at Mana.

"Scaredy cat!" He said. Mana glared at him.

"It is alright, I'm just here to tell you that my pupil Kagome and our Prince Inutaisho will led you to the gardens. Kagome will translate for you. Okay?" Midoriko said in Egyptian.

"Yes, thank you..." Atemu bowed to Midoriko. The elder woman smiled and bowed back. She looked up at Mahado as he stood close to Atemu and Isis stood beside Marik.

"You're welcome." She turned to Kagome and put a hand on her head. "Be good Kagome, don't lose your guard."

"Hai sensei-sama!" Kagome bowed to Midoriko as she went to the Pharaoh and his guards.

"Allow me to walk your horses to the stable. Lord Hiroma and Lady Kitani will escort you to the conference room." The Pharaoh nodded as he and Shimon walked after the Lord and Lady of the Western Lands. Shada stayed behind and looked at Midoriko. She smiled and headed to the stables. Shada followed her without a sound.

Kagome sighed and turned to the five other kids in front of her. She smiled at them and waved. "Hello," She spoke in Egyptian. "I am Kagome," Bowing she then turned as Inutaisho headed off. "Please this way to the gardens..."

Atemu followed Kagome and watched her. Mahado, Mana, Isis, and Marik followed as well looking at the scenery. Atemu studied Kagome. She looked like a normal girl, except for that outfit. Her smile was held so much innocence. Her eyes sparkled as she talked with her Prince. Kagome's raven hair waved in the wind as she happily turned to them as they got to the gardens. Atemu wondered if she was an angel from the heaven created by the Goddess of the sky, Nut. She was speaking to her prince with a slight pout on her face. Atemu smiled, it made her look cuter.

"Mou! Inutaisho, why are you being so mean?" Kagome asked Inutaisho in Japanese.

"Because these royals have an odd scent about them." Inutaisho replied.

"They can't be worse then me! After all, we are just humans." Kagome said with a frown. Inutaisho stopped and looked down at Kagome as she continued to walk leading the others to the fountain in the garden.

"That's not what I meant..." Inutaisho said to himself.

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That's all for now.