So another story written at one in the morning that just came to me randomly. I had to write this i just had to get it out of my system soooo here it is !
Atem moved quietly through the palace sure not to attract any attention. Normally he wouldn't care. He was pharaoh. He could do whatever he wanted. This was different this time though. It was night and Atem was sneaking around silently to get to the dungeon. Tonight was his last night to see HIM.
When he reached the dungeon entrance he peeked in quietly to see who else was there.
No one but a single lone figure in the center. His arms tied behind his head to the upper wall so any movement pulled on his shoulders. Blood showed on his uppers arm and some on the floor around him. His head slumped forward in exhaustion, his white hair covering his eyes which Atem knew to be a beautiful mauve.
His head snapped up eyes wide in fear as he heard footsteps approaching him. It was to dark for him to see who had entered the cell. He tried moving back but couldn't with his wrist bound behind him and his ankles tied together. Atem moved into the moonlight that slipped through a very small window so his face could be clearly seen. He kneeled down tears quickly forming in his eyes. "Atem..." the man breathed his fear quickly being replaced with regret and sadness.
"Akefia" Atem said his voice cracking as tears slipped down his face. He hated seeing the man like this, hated knowing this was to be there last time together like this, hated that the court hadn't given him a choice in the matter. Akefia was to die in the morning.
"I'm sorry..." they both said in union. Their eyes met in confusion. They both thought the other has nothing to be sorry for. Nothing at all that he should be apologizing for. But each had his reason and Akefia spoke first. "Idiot don't say sorry. Why should you apologize ? I'm the one that committed all those crimes. Now I'm paying the price. Atem I'll be f-
"Don't you dare say you'll be fine !" Atem sobbed cutting Akefia off "No you won't ! I'm going to lose you and for that I'm sorry. This time I couldn't help you escape." Atem looked down sobbing his facade broken. He rarely showed his weaker emotions. And he refused to ever break down but now he couldn't help it any longer.
He couldn't lose Akefia. He had loved the King of Thieves since they met as younger teens when he first helped the younger thief escape after Akefia had stolen a few gold rings. Since then he had fallen for the Thief Kings fighting and fiery personality. Since then he had helped Akefia escaped countless times. But this time he couldn't.
"Atem please, this has been coming for me for a long time. It's better to get it over with. " Akefia said softly hating to see Atem in such a state of despair. Atem looked up sitting on the back of his legs. His crimsons eyes though teary had rage through them, his hand clenching into fist against his thighs. Atem hated to think that Akefia was giving up already but he knew there wasn't any other way. "Wait for me ?" Atem asked looking back down at the ground. He found it silly to ask thinking he knew the answer but he had to know.
"Atem...I won't pass judgement. Amnuit will devour my heart and I'll be cast into oblivion. I've done to many crimes for their to be other wise." Akefia admitted with a sigh. Once the last words left his lips Atem lunged forward wrapping his arms around Akefia's waist sobbing into his chest. Akefia's own eyes begin to water but he stayed strong. He had to. For Atem. If not he knew Atem wouldn't be able to let go.
Atem had calmed down some crying still but not as loudly he tighten his hold on Akefia and moved his hand mindlessly over Akefia's back feeling the old scars and new. "Who did these ?" Atem asked as he felt some that we're fresh and still bleeding. He pulled back to look at his hand finding it coated in blood. He eyes grew dark and he waited for an answer. "One of the guards. He came in with a whip " Akefia responded bitterly feeling the full weight of his helplessness.
"I told them not to hurt you !" Atem growled beyond just angry. He hated knowing even as pharaoh, even as a god, he couldn't help Akefia. This one was taken out of his hands. He didnt even know if he'd be there for the hanging. He wanted to see Akefia up to his last moment, but he didn't think he could bear to see his absolute final moment.
Atem looked at the window to see a small stream of sunlight. He knew in a few hours it would be time. Right now he had to go. Right now was it. "I won't see you again..." Atem sighed tears running off his face. He knew he had to accept it. This was it.
Atem moved up properly kneeling on both knees not minding the hard stone. He cupped Akefia's chin slightly his thumb brushing over the scar under Akefia's right eye. He moved slowly inching closer to Akefia his breath ghost over Akefias lips before he kissed him softly. Keeping it light he slid his eyes closed. Akefia responded the same leaning in as much as he could with his restrains. They didn't want to hurry it. It would be there last.
Atem wrapped both his arms around Akefias neck not caring for air anymore as his breathing picked up. He shivered slightly and Akefia licked softly over his bottom lip. Atem quickly obliged though. It wasnt a fight for dominance though. There was no need for it. It was kept sweet and slow. Then air became a problem and they had to break away but they left they forehead together breathing deeply. " I love you Akefia... I always have and I always will. To the end of my existiance."
"I love you too Atem. I'm sorry that it has to end like this..." Akefia said closing his eyes to avoid crying. Not infront of Atem not yet. "I have to go Akefia" Atem said. He felt all cried out. He didn't want to go but soon the others would be awake. Akefia nodded a sad smile on his lips. He watched as Atem stood up quickly stealing another small kiss.
"I'll give them something to remember me for Atem. " Akefia said looking up smirking slightly. Atem couldn't help but chuckle slightly. He was going to miss that tone Akefia used when he was up to no good. "I'll miss you My Thief" Atem whispered quietly as he began walking away to leave not thinking Akefia had heard him.
" I love you My Pharaoh..."
Atem froze momentarily at the exit before waking out not looking back.
He felt a piece of him die. He couldn't do anything. Akefia would be put to death in a short few hours. He couldn't do anything to stop it. He couldn't save the one he loved. He didn't want to live without him. He didn't. Atem had fallen for Akefia. A pharoh had fallen for a thief. Had they angered the gods. Well then...
Let it be a testament of their hell.
AN- I may continue this to the next chapter where it's on the day of Akefia's hanging. Maybe, it depends on what you think though ! So please review !