Pit 8

Naomi and Alonsa rush into the Lord's bedchamber, and gasp when they see the aftermath of what had happened. Tables are overturned, drinks spilled, some cloth torn, gold jewelry all over the ground.
"What the heck happened...?" Naomi says, then spots Calankaiana.
Calankaiana is held close by Heru on the ground, her eyes wide in shock.
"I hoped that I would never see this again..." Alonsa says behind her.
Naomi turns and walk to Alonsa.
"What happened?..." Naomi whispers.
"You'll know in a moment..." Alonsa says.
Naomi turns back, and notices something off about Calankaiana. Her crown is gone and she's pretty sure her collar and choker have been taken off. And around her neck are little red areas which look weirdly like...
Naomi's eyes widen as she realizes what has happened, and she covers her mouth and nose as to not let out another loud gasp.
"The Lord...did he...?" Naomi whispers.
"That's right." Alonsa answers
"How dare you lay your hands on Mukantagara!" Heru yells as Calankaiana still sits there motionless in Heru's arms.
"She is mine and mine alone. I have a right to do what I want with her." Naomi hears a man say behind her.
Naomi turns to see the Lord Chuma behind her, only wear a loose toga, blood running down the side of his face and mouth.
"She is not your possession!" Heru snaps.
"The Queen is and will forever be mine." the Lord says.
Heru cracks, then gently lets go of Calankaiana, and attacks the Lord, throwing him into the nearest stone wall. Calankaiana begins to fall, but Naomi reaches her before she can hit, surprising her.
"Calankaiana, can you hear me?!" Naomi yells, noticing Calankaiana isn't responsive.
Now that Heru isn't covering her, Naomi can see that the cloth that is supposed to be held by Calankaiana's collar is only being held in place by her trembling hand.
"He-He pinned me down..." Calankaiana whispers, not looking at anything but the ground.
Naomi looks horrified by Calankaiana. She has never seen anyone so out of it like this. It just made her feel horrible.
"She will never be yours!" Heru yells.
Naomi turns as she notices the Lord's laughter.
"What, do you believe she is yours? That is absolutely pathetic." the Lord states.
"She is not mine, she is not a item you can just trade or buy! She is a human being, and you can not just treat her like that!" Heru snaps.
"She is mine, and if I do not have her, no one will." the Lord says.
"You monster!" Naomi yells as she rises and begins to near the Lord, only to be held back by Alonsa.
"Naomi, stop!" Alonsa yells as she keeps Naomi from breaking free.
"I'm gonna kick that guy into next week!" Naomi snaps as her eyes begin to become ablaze with red.
"You need to come down! Remember, you can't do anything in this time!" Alonsa comments.
"I'm gonna make it so I can!" Naomi snaps again.
Suddenly, Alonsa notices sparks beginning to fly out of Naomi's palm.
"Naomi, if you don't calm down, you'll encase yourself in your own special attack!" Alonsa says.
"I don't care!-" Naomi yells.
"What is happening here!?" they hear someone yell from behind.
They all turn to see Fukayna standing in the door, guards standing behind her.
"Guards, arrest him! He assaulted the Queen and is attacking me!" the Lord says, speaking about Heru.
The guards spring into action quick, taking Heru by the hair and forcing him to the ground.
"Heru!" Naomi yells.
"No, it is a lie! He is the one that did that to her, not me!" Heru yells.
"Calankaiana, do something!" Naomi yells, running back to Calankaiana's side, who's still out of it.
"My Lady, are you alright?!" Fukayna yells as she rushes to the other side of Calankaiana, taking her face in her hands.
"I-I could not move...all I could do was scream..." Calankaiana whispers.
"Mukantagara, please, say something!" Heru yells.
His voice brings life back into Calankaiana's eyes.
"You have no right to call her of such name after what you have done. You shall be slain here and now!" the Lord yells.
A guard takes a sword from his side while two other hold Heru down.
"No.." Calankaiana says, finally looking up as the guard raises the sword above his head.
"What?-" Fukayna says.
"Please, do not..." Calankaiana says louder.
But no one hears her as the guard begins to swing. Without thinking, Calankaiana gets up and moves in front of the sword.
"Stop-" Calankaiana yells, when she suddenly is taken in an arm and is shielded from being cut.
"Move!" Heru yells as he protects her.
Luckily, the sword stops inches from Heru, and everyone stands motionless for a moment. Calankaiana just looks up at Heru, speechless.
"Heru...why did you...?" Calankaiana says.
"I could not let you die for my sake, you are way too important for that." Heru says as he smiles down at her.
Calankaiana's cheeks begin to redden as she faintly feels something in her eyes. Heru's eyes widen.
"Are you...crying...?" Heru asks as he begins to sit straight up, still holding her close to him.
"Let go of her!" the Lord yells.
"Bite your tongue!" Calankaiana snaps as her eyes begin to flame red.
The Lord steps back as Calankaiana's hands begin to spout flames and sparks.
"My Lady, stop!" Fukayna yells.
"ANUBIS CURSE YOU!" Calankaiana snaps as her attack begins to grow in her palm.
"Mukantagara, stop!" Heru yells as he pulls her even closer, surprising her and ending the attack before she can even throw.
"B-But Heru-?" Calankaiana says.
"You know better than to stoop that low. Just calm down, please." Heru says.
"Your Highness, why did you save him. He-" Fukayna starts.
"Heru is innocent! It was that serpent that did it! Heru was the one that pulled him off me!" Calankaiana snaps.
Everyone turns and stares at the Lord, until he begins to chuckle.
"It seems that I am the only one who sees my reasoning and understands. Calankaiana has been only mine since the day I decided to take her as my wife. Even if I have to take what is sometimes most precious to her to get across that I am the only one that will have her, then so be it. No other Lord, King...even servants will be allowed to own her, and if I don't get her, no one will." the Lord says he stokes Calankaiana's hair.
Heru snaps again and grabs the Lord and throws him to the ground.
"Heru!" Calankaiana yells.
"If you ever touch her again-!" Heru snaps as he snarls at the Lord.
"Get him off the Lord and take the Lord away! Now!" Fukayna yells.
Quickly, the guards throw Heru off of the Lord, tie up the Lord, and all leave, leaving Calankaiana and Heru alone in the room.
For a few minutes, they say nothing. But, suddenly, Heru notices Calankaiana trembling.
"Mukantagara..." Heru says.
"I-I was so scared..." she whispers.
"You, scared?" Heru says, surprised.
"I thought...no one would hear me...that he was going to-" Calankaiana starts, before she feels a hand caress her cheek.
"Mukantagara, it's over now, please relax." Heru says, trying to calm her down.
"But, Heru-"
"Calankaiana, I would of never let him do anything to you. I promised I would protect you, and I plan on keeping that promise until I know you are safe." Heru says, starring right into her eyes.
Calankaiana gasps in surprise at Heru's statement as holds her closer then before, then begins to blush.
"Wow.." Naomi says.
Alonsa turns and her eyes widen. Naomi is blushing just as bad as Calankaiana, holding herself in her own arms.
"Heru...please...do not let go." Calankaiana says as she quickly wraps her own arms around him, surprising him.
"Calankaiana...I never saw her do this..." Alonsa states, her eyes widen.
"Mukantagara..." Heru says, still surprised.
"Don't let them make me choose! I am so confused, I  don't know what to do about anything! I don't want to marry, especially someone who will just use me!" Calankaiana yells, tears beginning to appear in eyes.
"Calankaiana's beginning to crack..." Naomi says.
"I've never seen her like this...she was that confused?" Alonsa says, shocked by Calankaiana's display of greif.
"I told you, you sheltered her from reality, and took her freedom. You failed at making at perfect princess.." Naomi comments.
"Mukantagara...please, do not cry..." Heru asks.
"Hmm?" Naomi says, her intention now on Heru, who is pulling Calankaiana slightly away from him.
"You do not need to cry. You are so intelligent and beautiful, you should not have a single thing to cry about." he continues.
"Wha-What?" Calankaiana asks, sniffling.
"People look up to you for a reason. It is not because of your powers or your money, it is because you care about your people and have stong determination to keep peace in this country." Heru explains.
Calankaiana's eyes widen.
"You...think that?" Calankaiana whispers.
Heru nods, and smiles.
"I know that you have a great burden on your shoulders, being the Queen of Egypt and having the marriage situation..." he says.
She chuckles.
"You do not have a clue..." Calankaiana interjects.
"...but you have to remember that you have a whole country behind you." he finishes.
"What?" Calankaiana says, surprised.
"All of your people believe in you and your determination. Just think of them whenever you find yourself in a bad situation. I know that if you make a decision, they will be behind your back no matter the circumstances." he ends, wiping the tears from Calankaiana's eyes.
Calankaiana eyes widen in shock, and she looks away as she thinks over what he just said.
"Dang." Naomi comments.
Slowly, Calankaiana begins to smile, then looks back up at Heru.
"Thank you, Heru. For everything." Calankaiana says as she begins to hug him again.
Heru begins to blush as he pulls a large piece of cloth from nearby and drapes it over Calankaiana's shoulders, covering her.
"Your welcome..." Heru says, hugging her back as she takes hold of the cloth in her free hand.
"No, really, Thank you." she says, kissing him on the cheek, causing him to blush more.
"This is so cute!" Naomi says, loving the romance.
"Well, it's not going to be cute for long..." Alonsa says under her breath.