So I re-started the Kane Chronicles series, and this idea just came to me. Probably because I was feeling very sorry for Anubis, and wanted to find a way to make Sadie and him work out. Not that I don't like Walt; He's sweet and everything. But what's not to like about a Egyptian God ;)

CHAPTER ONE:

Music is What Feelings Sound Like

SADIE

I wasn't one to sit around, moping hours on end (Shut up, Carter). Right, as I was saying... I don't do self-pity. It's pathetic. And you're never going to find Sadie Kane looking pathetic. That's Carter's job.

But it does not put me above feeling. After all, saving the world, rescuing the delirious sun God, Ra... people said it took a lot to accomplish that. But did it make us any less teenagers? My messed-up love life seemed to prove just that.

Anubis. He was the one to give my first kiss- on my birthday, if I may add- making the day three times as special. God of Funerals, but (excuse the pun) the first drop-dead gorgeous immortal being I've ever met. He looks about sixteen, though is about five thousand years plus... Need I say more, other than he was excellent taste in combat boots. I guess not.

The thing is, I may have a small crush on him. Okay. Fine. Small? Not so much.

But as I have learned, in a most painful way, Egyptian Gods cannot interfere in mortal affairs, or worse yet, be in love. Breaking that sacred rule could, by no means, allow everything to be alright. Quite the opposite, for Anubis at least.

His ummm... natural father, Set, could have him banished deep into the Duat where it could take a millennium to find him.

Godly treason, my foot. Since when is love wrong?

Sometimes it really sucks being Egyptian.

But it's not like we're together... Or he takes brave risks just to see me. And he's never really there when I need actual help. Just gives me random stuff and I have to figure out what to do with it. There are times I'd would LOVE to slap him silly, and then others when... when it's like we're the last people on Earth. Which can technically be true seeing that we do, mostly, meet halfway grounded to the mortal world and partially in the Duat.

Magical moments, indeed.

But as far as I know... It cannot be.

...

Walt.

To compare him and Anubis is like to compare... Chocolate and Coca Cola... or my iPod and computer.

Both wonderful, both something I can't live without, but different in their own ways.

I lean towards feeling sorry for Walt... because his fate is due to something he didn't even do. He's caring and actually looks out for me. Which I must confess, is really hard to do.

I like to think of myself as independent.

And then he has a body of a Greek God.

Yes, Greek... The only Egyptian God with a figure like him is Horus, and I REFUSE to compare Walt with Carter.

He makes excuses just to see me, which is just romantic.

Maybe... just maybe, it could work out between him and me. But honestly, I don't know if it's love.

Stupid teenage hormones.

...

It was after eleven when I was lying in my bed. Thinking... only thinking... about life. About my uncle who had just become the Chief Lector... About the new hieroglyphics I had read, About the new magicians we'd found... And a bit about Anubis and Walt.

But that was understood. How could I not?

The moon was waning, and by the next day... Halloween... it would a small imperceptible crescent. I wasn't looking forward to it much. There was a party. (Haha Carter. Don't give me that look)

But I had to ask someone to go with me, or wait to be asked. I was scared a bit to ask Walt. What if he wanted to ask Jaz?

Remember, Kanes (excluding Carter) do not look stupid.

I was not planning on going by myself.

I reached for my iPod on my beside table, and opened the playlist: "Thinking".

Yes, I organise my music. It's part of my life after all.

I remember tears streaming down your face
When I said, I'll never let you go
When all those shadows almost killed your light
I remember you said, Don't leave me here alone
But all that's dead and gone and passed tonight

Safe and Sound. I wanted to skip it, but...

Just close your eyes
The sun is going down
You'll be alright
No one can hurt you now
Come morning light
You and I'll be safe and sound

Don't you dare look out your window darling
Everything's on fire
The war outside our door keeps raging on
Hold onto this lullaby
Even when the music's gone

I wanted my life to return to being normal, so very badly sometimes. I wanted peace, and happiness, and a perfect family.

The list could go on and on. Most of all though, at that moment, I wanted Anubis to be there.

The clock struck twelve (Cliche but don't judge me), and I heard a knock on my door.

I jumped, and I am NOT superstitious. Carter knew not to disturb me at night, whether I was sleeping or not, and Walt, well, why would it be him?

I got off the bed and walked to the door, not feeling like being remotely pleasant to whosoever it was. I opened the door, and felt my insides turn to lead.

"Is it too late for a visit?" said the boy clad in combat boots, a black leather jacket and jeans.

"Anubis," I breathed, "What are you doing here? How are you here?"

He smiled his perfect smile. "It's Halloween. I'm allowed to roam the Earth freely."

"And of the 6.3 billion people on Earth..."

"I decided to see you... yes."

Okay... not much of the crossover part just yet. But it's coming. Just need to finish a bit with Sanubis first.

So, I hope you all like it. Feel free to drop any suggestions, or comments.

So long for now (And Happy New Year!)