A/N: This is a continuation of my other story, "Not without you". So, I suggest you guys read it and review. Also, leave a comment for this one. That'd make me really happy :D
CHAPTER I
Sadie's POV
I inched closer to Anubis and just closed my eyes, feeling warm and safe.
For the past few days, he seemed distracted and uncomfortable around other gods. Like that time Bast suddenly came rushing in...never mind. My point is, something strange is going on. Something he hadn't told me.
"Anything wrong?" I asked.
I could feel his body tense. But he said nothing, so I sat up and looked him straight in the eyes. Anubis looked away.
"well?"
"It's nothing." He said, still not looking at me.
Using my hand, I made him face me. "You aren't a good liar"
"Nothing you need to know"
"I want to" I said, insistently.
He sighed. "Guess I can't keep secrets from you."
A small smile appeared on his glorious face, but his eyes kept those deep sadness I've known for quite a while now. "I feel like I should be in the underworld, helping Lord Osiris. But my mind and heart want different things. And I am confused. I also feel like the other gods think I should return to my duties"
I blushed, then shook my head. "We've established this already, haven't we? You're not a child anymore. You can do what you want."
Anubis looked away from me again. "There's another reason..."
I waited for him to continue, although I am not known for being patient.
"I-I want to see my mother"
That was completely unexpected.
I mean, if he wanted to, he didn't need to ask for permission. I know how it feels to miss a parent. And since Anubis and I grew up without our moms, I'd be the last person to deny him of his wish. Seriously.
"Why haven't you gone before?"
"I was afraid."
I raised an eyebrow. "Anubis, you're the god of death. What exactly are you afraid of?"
"I'm afraid...that she'll turn me away like she did when I was a baby"
I know I haven't met the river goddess before but from what I've heard Carter say, I think Nephthys isn't like any other goddess I have come across. I'll bet she's nicer than Isis can ever be.
"She wouldn't do that Anubis. Not to you" I reassured him, patting his back as I did so.
" But why do you suddenly want to see her?"
He looked dead serious. Haha! Get it? DEAD serious. Anyway...
"I just-"
He was cut off because uncle Amos slammed the doors open, making me wince. He looked panicked.
"There's something wrong with Set"