Emerald Warrior

"The bathing chamber in in the guest hall, the girls can take you there." they bowed again, "This way my lady."

She nodded and fallowed.

She was brought to a large bathing room with sheer curtains hanging down and pillow on the side to relax on. THe bath on the other hand, if you call it that, it looked like a swimming pool!

"Wow... This is rather large. Is there anyone else in here?" She asked

"No, this a guest bathing room My lady, it will just be you using it." she smiled, "I will brings some fresh drying cloth and clothes for you." she headed out.

"Wait!" She called. "I have a bag with pink dresses in it. Could you bring me one of them?"

She bowed, "Of course my lady."

"Thank you." She smiled.

She undressed and dipped a foot into the water to test. It looked pretty hot with all the steaming coming off the water but it was a perfect temperature.

She eventually dossed off in the water. Ravatus came by to check on her.

He knocked on the bathing room door, "Umm, Gwen are you in there?"

He didn't hear a reply so he came in to find Gwen dosing off.

He blushed a bit at the sight of her naked but he covered his eyes and splashed her with water to wake her up.

"Uh Wha?!" She woke up startled. She saw Ravatus and blushed furiously, "GET OUT OF HERE!!" She screamed while trying to cover herself up

He covered her mouth, "I am NOT peeping, see?" he showed his eyes were covered, "I just came to check on you. You didn't answer when I knocked."

She still glared and pulled her mouth away. "Still you must have seen something."

"I saw your shoulders and I covered my eyes, that is all I swear." he said.

She pursed her lips in disbelief. "Fine... Now turn your back while I grab something to cover my self."

he turned around.

She brabbed a robe and put it on, "So why'd you come?"

"Just to make sure you go here alright. The palace is a big place and has many bathing rooms." he said.

She frowned, "Fine. I guess I'll believe you." She grabbed her dress and went behind the curtain. "By the way... Do you think it's safe to have the party just yet with Anubiss knowing I'm here?"

"Does he know exactly WHERE in Balthazar you are?"

"Well no..." She said.

"Then for now you are safe. But for safety reasons, let's not go outside the palace for a while." he suggested.

She nodded, "Sounds good. I don't think I want to get captured any time soon."

"Good, Once you're ready, I'll meet you in the hall."

She walked out from behind the curtain. "I'm ready."

"Oh, well then, let's go. We'll have breakfast before getting onto the plans." he said.

"Okay sounds fun."

they got to the dining hall, where isis and Raktim were already there and seated, Ravatus bowed, Good morning brother, and Isis."

Gwen stood there in awe over the dinging room.

Ravatus nudged her, "My brother is present?" he reminded.

"Oh Sorry!" She bowed a little.

Raktim gave a small nod, "Ravatus." Isis smiled, "Good morning Miss Gwen, Ravatus."

Gwen smiled at her, "Good morning Isis."

Raktim looked at her, "You address the queen so INFORMALLY in my presence?" he was calm and annoyed.

"Raktim." Isis groaned.

Gwen looked down, "Sorry... I was just hoping to become good friends. It seems I've upset you. I'll just go."

"No Gwen don't go. Raktim's hasn't eaten yet." Isis frowned at him.

"Forgive me, I am not awake yet." he sighed, not wanting to be in the dog house.

She looked at him, "So your not mad?"

Isis frowned at him, "No, just tired and have not seen anyone address my wife so informally." Isis flicked his ear, "OUCH!!"

"Don't worry about him Gwen sit and have breakfast with us." she smiled.

She smiled, "Thank you."

The sat opposite of raktim and Isis and the food was finally served, fruit, fresh bread, milk, eggs, juice and porridge.

Ravatus sat next to Gwen. While she and Isis chatted the morning away.

"So my dear brother, will you and your fine wife attend our wedding?" Raktim looked at Ravatus then to Gwen, "May I ask you something young Miss?"

"Yes, what is it?" She asked

"Did you fall for his ridiculous 'charms' or do you actually like him?" he asked.

"Brother you hurt me." Ravatus said teasingly.

She pursed her lips, "You really should give your brother the benefit of the doubt. It's rather mean to say such things to your brother."

"You did not KNOW him like I do, Miss Gwen. If you marry him, you will find out what a FOOL he is." he said casually.

She sighed, "I already know of his foolishness."