Ok so this is my first completely original fanfiction idea, so go a bit easy on me if you think that it's stupid. The dynamic of Anubis and Horus really reminds me of Thor and Loki, except Anubis is not evil, so I like to think that they were closer when they were younger, and drifted apart over the years. I'm also a big fan of de-aging characters. This is set before Set tried to kill Osiris and Isis had to run off with her son. Horus is approximately 8 and Anubis is 5 (in human years). Let me know what you think.
Horus POV:
Thunder clashed and echoed through the stone halls off the temple, the vibrations akin to a small earthquake. A desert storm, rare enough to most likely be the cause of an elemental magician, had started minutes ago, and was steadily picking up intensity. Despite the noise and vibrations, he felt safe in his silk sheets.
Storms had never bothered him, and the lesser ones brought life and prosperity to the dry land. Even as a young child, he knew not to be afraid of such trivial things. A warrior did not cower in fear from light and sound, and he would be the greatest warrior.
The sound of pattering footsteps broke through the silence between claps of thunder, and Horus became aware of another presence, lurking in the doorway to his room. Striking the flint together to light a torch, he looked towards the presence, who's small figure was shaking slightly.
"Anubis" Horus groaned. "Go to bed. It's just thunder."
Anubis didn't respond, remaining fixated like a statue. Horus could hear his shaking, gasping breathing as the toddler attempted to hold back tears.
"Fine." He muttered.
At the affirmative sound, Anubis raced over, jumped onto the bed and crawling underneath the cover, pressing himself into the protective arms of his cousin. Though the newest addition of his family was odd at times, Horus had to admit: The kid was cute. He had large, innocent eyes that glittered like scarab beetles. He was a tiny thing, even for his age, and rarely spoke.
Horus slung an arm around his shoulder, pulling his cousin closer to him in an effort to cease his shaking.
"It's just a storm. You know it can't hurt you." He muttered, yawning tiredly.
He felt the boy nod his head against his chest. With a sigh, Horus shook his head and attributed it to one of his many quirks. Anubis' breathing steadied, the boy's hearts beating in unison, lulling them both off to a warm and peaceful slumber. And that was how they were found in the morning; Each embracing the other, as close as if they were brothers.
Again, let me know what you think. I'll do more like this if you want, or not.
Cat