Thread: The Lady's Pet (Mach and HeyThereLittleBear)

Anit did not react as he was unveiled, nor did he even acknowledge the man who paced around his imprisoning chamber. His nobility rolled off in waves, despite his demeaning position. His head did not tilt downward from his impressive height to acknowledge this male who walked around him like a predator. Any other creature might have seen that like the actions of a wolf - a threat, a challenge, a danger. But he was borne of gods and titans, the earth and sky itself. Golden blood of gods ran through his veins and there was little in this world he feared. The one thing that prevented his escape was knowing he could not walk to his home, and that any attempt would mean his end. But this male, this challenger, did not frighten him. Nor would he let it bother him. But then something changed. The male's demeanor became slightly softer as two females appeared from the grandiose structure ahead. A dwelling of some kind, similar to the palaces of Pharaohs. And these, perhaps a daughter and wife? Yes, from the next words from the male, indeed, a daughter. Evidently she was to be the protected one. An interesting prospect. A human had heard of his kind, the great powers of Egypt, protectors and servants of gods, and wished to have his lovely daughter protected in the same manner. While Anit remained unimpressed and motionless, his eyes grew softer. While unkind, this male had a noble goal. For now, Anit could respect that desire. A slow, comprehending nod issued from the jackal head atop his shoulders, and his eyes watched the key as it passed from keeper to male to daughter. Her hands trembled as she approached him. Fear? Awe? Nerves? All were possible, but he knew not which. He could not yet smell her, what with the strange scents and excess water clinging to the air. This place was wet and green and filled with much more than the land of his people had been. The door of his confinement opened slowly, and the girl instinctively stepped back. With infinite grace, the being within stepped down, still towering slightly over all of those present. For a long moment, tension hung in the air, and he heard several of the keeper's guards tighten their grips on their weapons. Slowly, deliberately, the muscular, sleek titan knelt before the young girl, bowing his head slightly. Her whispered words caused his ears to flick slightly, and golden eyes caught her face. A kind face. A kind voice. She had a bearing unlike the male, one of quiet gentleness and softness. Intriguing. How different these two were. How strange the bond of family. I am Anit, Guardian and Soldier of Ra. He intoned, his voice quiet but deep, humming with a power and intensity unlike any. I am yours. The last three words carried no implication of submission or humiliation, but instead were stated almost as an oath, an allegiance and promise to protect and serve. There was an instinct driving him now - nothing like this ever before had occurred to him or his kind, and now he was trusting in the gods and the fate of the world to guide him. And he felt that, for now, his place was here, serving her, defending her. He stood, clasping his arms behind his back, decision made. His eyes affixed on her with razor-sharp accuracy, golden glinting like the dull light off his collar. Who do I serve? He inquired, his voice now raised slightly, but no one had his focus but her. He too had begun to ignore all others present. They were unimportant to him now. If she wanted them killed, it would be. If she wanted him to serve one of them, it would be. But for now, she was his focus, and she was the god he was to protect.