Bumblebee Ancient Egyptian AU

I know I know how can I make another bumblebee fic when I have Gold Dragon, Black Tiger as well as Steadfast Tin Huntress to complete? Well its mainly because I got inspired by a song by my fav artist Lindsey Stirling's new album.

So, I just must get something down before it disappears.

Please note that I will be basing the story at around 1549–1069 BC (aka New Kingdom era) where it was the peaceful years and no I won't be using Egyptian names for our rwby characters because well that's just weird…...besides it's an AU XD also Yang may be slightly OOC in this. And of course, Faunus exist as equals if not revered because they have animal traits like that of the Egyptian gods. Another thing to point out before you read ahead is that everyone in this fic are tan skinned, think of the movie Prince of Egypt by DreamWorks, yeah like that.

This is dedicated to the Remembrance of Monty Oum. As it is the 1st of February in America right now which is 2-year anniversary of Monty's passing. May he Rest In Peace.

Enjoy and review.

Nomad Dancer

It was another hot day in the Egyptian empire as it always was. The ibises flew gracefully in the cloudless sky, the sounds of the city distant from the alabaster stone palace and the chanting of the temple priests walking around the halls a mere hum as they prayed to the god of wisdom, the goddess of protection and the goddesses of fertility for today was a special day for all of Egypt. Today was Princess Yang's eighteenth birthday. It was known not many women reach the age of eighteen, so Yang herself was incredibly lucky. But then again most normal women didn't have the best-known physicians in the empire treating them. The major factor of death in women was childbirth and still Yang has yet to marry and bear children.

However, when her mother died after giving birth, her father had married one of his concubines only a year later and bore him child a year after that. The woman was known for her kindness and her stunning silver eyes; she was given to the Pharaoh on his coronation day by one of the noble families. So, there was no issue when the priests asked the family for her dowry on the wedding day. The child in which the pharaoh's second wife had given him was a girl with the same silver eyes as the mother, her name was Ruby, Yang's half-sister. While he hoped for a son the pharaoh treated both his daughters well and caringly, the wife treating Yang like her own. Then one day the Pharaoh's wife had disappeared, he sent out search parties, prayed to all the gods wanting nothing more for his wife's safe return. Sadly, her body was found floating in the river Nile with her lower half missing, no doubt alligators had eaten away at her corpse. Once they held her burial ceremony the Pharaoh declared that Ruby shall be taking his place once he passes into the afterlife. Despite the minor protests from the priests that his firstborn Yang should be the one to be his heir. But of course, that was many years ago.

Now simply sitting on the steps of her father's throne Yang listened to him drone on about the empire's history to her half-sister as being the next morning and evening star. Ruby had to take lessons in ruling an empire every day until their father either decided to hand the crown to Ruby or when he passes away. Yang however, was free to do as she pleased. She would often go around the noble quarters and see if any of the families would be holding any celebrations. But considering today was her birthday she assumed that all the noble families would be too busy buying new jewellery or clothing. Not to mention her father had wanted to speak to her after Ruby's lesson. So, she waited.

"I can't believe that's all father wanted to talk to me about" Yang huffed in slight annoyance before chuckling "To pick out a dress for my little sister for tonight's celebration"

"Well I wasn't blessed with Hathor's beauty." Ruby pouted as she looked at her older sibling.

Yang wasn't going to argue that point. She had bloomed magnificently, her curvaceous figure made all the men ravenous, the women jealous. Her golden hair some say was a gift of Ra as it shone with a radiance rivalling the sun. Her violet eyes as beautiful as the purple Egyptian lotus that can be found along the banks of the river.

"But your beauty shows through your kindness and fair judgement" Yang complimented "You were given Thoth's blessing in terms of making everything fair for everyone"

"Thank you Yang" Ruby smiled before taking another white dress from the hands of one of the servants, despite that most were all the same. "what about this one?"

Yang rolled her eyes "It looks the same like the other five dresses we have looked at, what about the red one your mother gave you?"

"Our mother" Ruby corrected, she hated it when Yang did that. Ruby's mother had treated Yang with the same amount of love as Ruby, yet the older sister always felt like it was just to keep up appearances or out of pity.

"Apologies sister" Yang bowed her head asking for forgiveness.

Ruby panicked having thought she upset her sister quickly embraced her, the young girl's gold bangles on her wrists jingling slightly. "It's alright Yang, don't be upset. Today is your day. I'm the one who should be apologising, I'm sorry"

"All is forgiven" Yang hugged her sister back before pulling away and ruffling her sister's hair. "Now how about that red dress?"

"Father said that it was specifically for my coronation day" Ruby shuffled from foot to foot "I even asked for his permission to wear it tonight but he still refused"

"I see, alright how about we make a little game in picking out a dress for you?" Yang grinned.

Ruby's eyes lit up like the moon as she nodded her head excitedly.

"Servants" Yang looked toward the line of females holding the dresses "form a circle around Princess Ruby"

The servants bowed and obeyed the command and surrounded the young princess without a word.

"Now little sister I want you to close your eyes, hold your arm out and point then turn as many times as you like and when you stop whatever dress you are pointing at will be the one you will wear to the banquet this evening" Yang explained to her sister "easy enough?"

"very easy and more fun" Ruby giggled as she did what Yang explained to her and twirled around a few times before coming to a stop. The older of the two took the dress from the servant and dismissed them all so they can attend to their other duties.

"ok sister you can open your eyes now" Yang said.

Ruby opened her eyes and smiled "Thank you for helping me Yang, but what about jewellery?"

"Just wear your scarab beetle ceremonial necklace, gold arm bands and your crown" Yang waved off. "Now just simply put your clothes somewhere so you can change when the time for the celebration arrives. I have to prepare myself now, I will see you later tonight"

"Alright Yang see you later" Ruby smiled "happy birthday"

The blonde passed the dress to Ruby before giving her a hug and a kiss on the top of her head.

Yang left and decided to see how the preparations were going in the hall where the festivities for her birthday will be taking place. The pleasant aroma of burning incense wafted around the palace, guards making their rounds stood at attention when she walked by. It wasn't long until Yang had arrived at her destination, upon entering the hall she noticed her father talking with two people clad in black. One of these individuals was a large burly man towering a few feet above her father he wore black robes tied with a purple sash, the other was a woman with cat ears atop her head and very small in comparison to the man next to her. The woman had gold piercing in her cat ears and wore a mixture of black and white robes, to which Yang thought was odd but suited the woman. The princess made her way over, the sound of her footsteps alerting the adults of her presence. All three heads turned, her father smiling and opened her arms wide to her, the other two bowed in respect. Before embracing her father, Yang bowed back to the guests in show of respect.

"Ah my eldest daughter what brings you here" Pharaoh Tai asked. "I was just showing the Belladonna's the preparations for this evening are on schedule."

"I actually came by to check the preparations myself father" Yang responded with a smile and giving him a brief hug before diverting her attention to the Belladonna couple "A pleasure to meet you,"

"The pleasure is ours princess" the woman with the cat ears spoke "May the blessings of Bastet protect you always."

"And to you as well, correct me if I'm wrong but aren't you the leaders of a nomad tribe who were also the first ones in history to be given governing official roles?"

"That is correct princess" the giant man answered, his voice deep yet sounding extremely wise. "We received a message from your father about your birthday and we wanted to be here for it. It's not every day a woman as beautiful as yourself reaches the age of eighteen"

"Thank you" Yang said "How long will you be in the city for?"

"We were thinking of staying until the new moon" the man stated with a shrug "it will give our people time to restock on food and water and other necessities, it will also give our daughter some time to experience the city life"

"Daughter?" Yang inquired.

"Yes she is your age and despite our encouragement she refuses every marriage proposal, but by Thoth she is inquisitive. Constantly she reads every scroll she can get her hands on." The wife smiled "but we have wasted enough time we shall prepare for the evening ahead. Permission to leave great pharaoh?"

"You have my leave to go" Pharaoh Tai spoke with a wave of his hand. The Belladonnas bowed and left, once they were out of sight Pharaoh Tai looked at his daughter "You may not know this Yang but that man, Ghira his name is, saved me from drowning in the river when I was still a Prince. Him and his wife, Kali, were collecting water by the banks. the currents were strong that day. I owe him my life"

"That was very noble of him" Yang said admirably as she walked with her father looking around the hall and noticing everything is coming together. White sheets of cloth hung from the roof. Goblets and enormous bowls of Nedjem were evenly placed around the room. Yang knew the food will be served later.

"Yes it was then my father appointed him as a governing official, yet allowing him to stay with his tribe. It's one of the many reasons why we have such a large empire to this very day," pharaoh Tai explained.

"This sounds like a lesson for Ruby," Yang chuckled.

"Are you upset by my decision of appointing Ruby to take the throne?" he asked, even though he was a ruler he was also a father and cared deeply for his daughter's happiness.

"What? No," Yang laughed "Ruby will make a fine Pharaoh, far better than I."

"Yang…" her father spoke with sadness "You know I love you, right?"

"Of course father, it's alright," Yang hugged him again "And I love you too, may I go? I have to get ready for the night."

"You have my leave to go, see you tonight."

"See you at the celebration father," Yang bowed and left before returning to her chambers to prep herself for the night ahead.

The celebration was well underway, many of the noble families, some with and some without animal traits had come to celebrate Yang's birthday. Yang and Ruby sat on their thrones which were placed on either side of their fathers at the back of the room, these thrones specifically made for celebrations such as these. One by one with the permission of the pharaoh they came up to Yang, presenting gifts and their congratulations and praises. Yang smiled and thanked them all, telling them to enjoy the night while it was still young. When the last of the noble families gave her their gifts to her, the princess breathed a heavy sigh. Ruby looked to her sibling.

"Enjoying the night sister?" Ruby asked over the din of the crowds and music "The dress you picked for yourself looks beautiful on you."

The dress Yang was wearing was a simple strapless dress with two slits up on either side of her legs. Along with the dress the blonde-haired princess had a train made of light see-through material that were attached to the back of her ceremonial necklace and her gold bangles. She also wore a tiara in the shape of a cobra with eyes made of lapis lazuli.

However as lively as the celebration was Yang couldn't seem to enjoy it. In fact, she found it to be rather dull.

"Not really, little sister," Yang sighed "it's a little dull compared to the other parties we've had."

Ruby frowned a little, her sister not enjoying her own celebration seemed wrong.

"Well you haven't had any Nedjem yet, that's probably why," Ruby clapped her hands and within minutes a servant was at Ruby's side. The young princess asked for two goblets of Nedjem to which the servant bowed and retrieved the refreshments. Once the servant returned Ruby took both cups and handed one to Yang.

"Drink."

Yang merely sipped her goblet before setting it aside, earning another frown from her little sister.

"What's the matter Yang? You're never usually like this" Ruby's brows furrowed before concern spread across her features "Are… Are you ill?

"What? No, I'm not ill," Yang chuckled half-heartedly "It's just that…...Ruby I'm eighteen years' old most of my life is already over."

Ah so that was the issue.

"Yang, most of your life isn't over. If anything, its only just beginning." Ruby tried to cheer Yang up, if only slightly. Their father came up to them smiling but he saw Yang's bored, yet sad expression.

"Yang come now smile," he encouraged "This is your celebration after all."

Yang forced a smile for her father, hoping that he wouldn't pry to ask what was wrong.

"There's that smile," he cupped his daughter's cheek and gave her a kiss on the forehead. "Now there is a guest who wishes to perform a dance for you."

This piqued the blonde's interest, raising an eyebrow Yang asked a silent question

Do I know this person?

Her father chuckled before facing the crowd. "My dear guests please make some space in the centre of the room!"

The guests did as the pharaoh demanded and shuffled to the sides of the room. Yang noticed the Belladonna couple from earlier stepped forward in the empty space and bowed, the princess could just see another person step behind them after they righted themselves but could only see their pointed cat ears atop their head.

"Princess, we wish to congratulate you on reaching the age of eighteen" the Ghira announced so the whole room could hear him, not that he needed too as for everyone was dead silent. "And for your delectation and delight, we offer you our tribute to your celebration. A dance performed by none other than our daughter."

With a click of his fingers music began to play and him and his wife stepped away to reveal what Yang was the most beautiful woman she has ever seen. Long Black hair like a curtain of night sky topped with cat ears, mysterious golden eyes glistened like the water on a cloudless sunset. The girl wore a dress like Yang's only in black with gold thread. The princess didn't dare blink in case who she was seeing was a mere illusion.

The woman produced a purple sash from her cleavage, earning a few wide-eyed stares from men and women alike. Knowing that the girl had everyone's attention she began her dance; it was slow at first with a few twirls and using the sash as a prop. Yang was enchanted by the grace of the woman, every movement flowed along with the music. Soon the music beat faster and the dancer changed her slow movements to match the music, only now she added various back bends and flips. It was a dance in which the likes Yang has never seen and she was enjoying it, a genuine smile reached from ear to ear. The woman looked in Yang's direction and danced and twirled toward her. The princess swallowed thickly as the black-haired beauty came closer. Everyone in the room gasped as she came up to the thrones of the royal family without seeking the permission of the pharaoh, suddenly she sat in Yang's lap wrapping the sash behind the princess's neck before tugging her close. The blonde could feel her face heat up, the scent of the golden eyed girl overloading her sense of smell, Susinum as far as Yang could tell.

The dancer chuckled, a sound that sent the princess's heart aflutter and would want to hear repeatedly. As quickly as she came the black-haired dancer got off Yang's lap and went back to the empty space in the middle of the room, leaving the sash around the princess's shoulders.

Yang's mouth hung agape in utter surprise. Ruby was giggling at her sister's expression and their father was smiling happily.

The girl danced away until the music stopped where she ended her performance with a bow to the royal family. Yang jumped out of her throne and was the first one to applaud the dancer, it wasn't long before everyone else clapped and cheered. The woman smiled and made her way back into the crowd to find her parents.

Yang sat back down and pulled the sash off her shoulders, the fabric was soft and transparent, as she looked at it she couldn't help but recall the moment their faces came close together. The golden eyes staring into her very soul, that small chuckle was music to her ears. She was taken out of her trance by the call of her name.

"Huh? I'm sorry but did you say something?" Yang asked confusedly.

Ruby gave her sister a knowing grin "Finally she hears me. I said, dear sister, is that you should return the sash to her and by all the gods talk to her for a little bit."

"N-no I can't." Yang stammered which was completely unlike her.

"I agree," her father said "You should try and be friends. Not only would it be good for you but it would help strengthen the ties between the nomad tribes."

"Father!" Ruby frowned angrily "Yang should just try and be friends for her own sake not the kingdoms."

"I was merely stating" he laughed "But yes Yang, go talk to her."

Yang looked at her father with a quirked brow.

"Now." he said firmly.

"Yes father." Yang sighed and got up and walked down the three steps of the royal platform. She searched the crowd hoping to find the burly man who she soon spotted at the far end of the hall. Yang made her way through the crowd although most of them moved out of her way so getting to her destination was a lot easier. The princess approached the group of three as she cleared her throat to get their attention.

"Oh princess, good evening" the woman yang met earlier bowed "Are you enjoying your celebration"

"Yes, however I only began to enjoy it when your daughter danced" Yang looked at the girl who danced for her, who in turn was looking back with a curious expression. The cat ears atop her head flicked around from the noise around them.

The black-haired girl bowed to Yang "I am honoured by your praise, your highness"

"If I may. Can I ask your name?" the blonde asked.

"It's Blake, Blake Belladonna" Blake stayed bowed.

"Well, Blake" Yang smiled and handed out the purple sash to her "I came to return this to you, for it belongs to you does it not?"

Blake stood straight once again and gave a smile of her own small as it was. "Please Princess, keep it."

Yang tilted her head "Are you sure?"

"Please I insist" the dancer smiled. "Consider it a gift from me personally"

"Thank you so much" Yang tied the purple cloth around her waist and bowed slightly causing Blake's parents to gasp and the girl's eyes to widen in slight panic, for it was never heard of for a royal member to bow to a commoner. Before any of the family could say anything stood back up and beamed.

"Blake could you indulge me by keeping me company for a while?" Yang asked "Of course I have to speak with my father about something first though"

Blake looked back to her parents for she was unsure. Her parents smiled and nodded their approval.

"Of course princess" Blake turned her head back to the blonde and nodded "I shall be waiting here"

Yang gave a little jump of excitement and headed back to where her father and sister were. Of course, the Pharaoh and his youngest daughter had been watching from afar and they couldn't help but feel happy for Yang.

"Father, father!" Yang called excitedly "Father may I ask a favour of you?"

"Depends on the favour" He chuckled at his eldest daughter's mirth.

"Can you try and get Blake's family to stay in the palace for one night"

"That may be difficult for they have a tribe to look after but we shall see."

"ok father Blake and I will be in the palace gardens."

"Take one of the guards with you."

Yang rolled her eyes "Yes father."

In the pleasure gardens, there were various flowers in large pots. Palm trees lined the large rectangular pond that held colourful fish, who swam lazily underneath the floating pads of the white lotus. Sconces lined the pillars providing a warm light. The only noise was the distant sound of celebration and the clacking of footsteps against the stone floor. It was peaceful.

"Was the soldier really necessary?" Blake asked as she looked over her shoulder at the jackal Faunus soldier behind them as they walked around the pleasure gardens. To Blake something seemed off about him, he looked…nervous.

"Father is protective of me" Yang shrugged "But not as protective as he is of Ruby"

"Why is that?" Blake gave Yang and inquisitive glance.

"Ruby will be taking his place when he passes into the next world" Yang stated as she looked up at the night sky. Blake's brows knitted together in confusion.

"But you're his first born isn't it your birthright to take his place" Blake may have been born outside the cities. But she knew how the monarchy system worked.

"Father decreed it, he is Pharaoh after all" Yang all but smiled "Besides I would hate to be Pharaoh. There isn't much freedom in it. Not to mention assassination attempts."

"Has that happened before?" Blake inquired fairly interested in any events Yang may know of that she still needed to learn.

"In the past, yes" Yang confirmed "Mainly during the tenth Dynasty, I think it was because the empire wasn't unified like it is today."

"I'm thankful to have been born in such a peaceful time" Blake hummed happily, her ears flicking in the gentle breeze.

"So, Blake where did you learn to dance like that? I haven't seen any dance like it before" Yang asked clasping her hands behind her back as she waited the black-haired girl's answer.

Blake opened her mouth to speak when she caught a glimpse of a shadow from the corner of her eye. She snapped her head in the direction where she saw the shadow but no one was there. The dancer looked behind her to see if the soldier was still behind them, but he wasn't. Immediately Blake had an extremely bad feeling. Grabbing onto Yang's arm she stopped the princess from walking any further. The blonde looked at Blake questioningly

"What's the matter?" Yang frowned, her brows knitting together.

"You mean to tell me you didn't notice that your guard has left us" Blake whispered.

Yang raised an eyebrow before looking behind her realising Blake was right.

"Princess we should head back" Blake was on high alert now, her ears twitching at every sound.

Yang nodded, the duo's steps hastened with the sense of danger hanging over them like a shroud. Blake still kept her hand around Yang's arm even though if she were caught touching the princess she would be imprisoned or if the Pharaoh was merciful she will just be made to work until he decided she had served enough. The Faunus looked over her shoulder to see if there was in fact someone around this time she did see someone, a man with antelope horns holding up a bow with a knocked arrow. Before Blake could do anything to move the princess out of the way the antelope faunus released the arrow piercing through Yang's left shoulder. An ear-piercing scream emanated from the princess's lips as she collapsed to her knees and clutching her shoulder as she continued to scream and whither in pain.

The horned man grinned wickedly "The cinders of the old empire will become flames once more"

Then he threw an object to the ground which exploded into smoke. A few seconds later four guards came rushing to the two women. One of them pointed his spear at Blake his shield up, another guarded Yang to protect her from the danger that may still be lurking, the other two went to the cloud of smoke and started to jab their spears into it to see if there was anyone there.

"What happened?!" the guard pointing his spear at Blake demanded.

"Someone shot an arrow at the princess are you blind?" Blake hissed "the guard that was escorting the princess and I vanished and we decided to head back to the celebration, the next thing I see was a man with antelope horns with a bow pointed straight at the princess and before I could do anything he released the arrow"

"Liar!" the guard growled. Blake only noticed his crocodile tail "you did this to the princess and I shall see to it that the pharaoh puts an end to your life"

"n-no" a weak voice spoke

"Princess?!" the guard standing over her knelt. A human guard "please princess you are wounded and in need of healing save your strength"

"Blake…Didn't do this…to me" Yang wheezed "the escort guard…. the jackal Faunus. He disappeared. Blake…is telling the…. truth"

Yang then collapsed into unconsciousness.

"Get her to the healers now!" the crocodile guard shouted, the human guard picked Yang up and made haste to the healer's chambers. The guard turned back to Blake "As for you, you have a lot of explaining to do to the pharaoh"

"I understand" Blake nodded.

"You two, tell the pharaoh that the princess has been hurt and is in the healing chambers"

"Right away sir" the two guards stood at attention before they ran past him and Blake.

"The princess said you didn't do it and the princess never lies, I will escort you to the healing chamber, come." He lowered his spear and gestured Blake to follow him.

"of course," Blake gave a small nod and followed the crocodile Faunus.

Author's note

Hey xXIyra16Xx again. Wow never thought I would get this chapter done ever. And two chapters in one day I'm doing well. I did a fair bit of research on ancient Egypt and it turns out that ancient Egyptians called Female Rulers Pharaohs too which is really cool as if gender actually didn't matter it s awesome.

Would like to thank Monty Oum for the characters of this fic, he is an inspiration to all of us. I would also like to thank Lindsey Stirling for her song Mirage from her new album Brave Enough, which inspired me to write this fic.

And lastly thanks to you my readers for putting up with my stupid Haituses.

I will be writing Gold Dragon and the Black Tiger next.

Until next time this is xXIyra16Xx Signing out.