I don't own The Kane Chronicles!

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Hello there, Sadie speaking. I haven't used this old recording thingy in a while so… if it starts to make weird noises, its not my fault! Anyways, most fantasies end with a happy ending. But sadly, not all of our lives can be a fairy tale, not all of us will find our prince charming. Some of us actually like living in reality. Unlike some people *cough, cough (Carter) cough, cough* [Ow! Carter, stop pinching me! You know it's true!] A few years ago, Carter found Zia, and ever since then, they've been in 'love.' Here, let me start from the beginning.

I shielded my eyes from the sun and let out yawn. It was roughly six in the morning. Now, I'm not a morning person, but it was Carter's birthday and he was making him, Zia, and I go to The Underworld Masquerade Ball that my parents arranged especially for Carter's eighteenth birthday (And yes, that does mean I'm sixteen now. Oh, and in the Underworld, its like 6:00p.m). Usually I would of refused to go, but since I lived under Carter's roof, I had to follow his rules. If I didn't obey him, my lazy butt would be on the streets. It was time to get ready for the ball. I washed up and started to put on my outfit. I was wearing a strapless, dark purple, knee length dress. The lower-half had ruffles and there was a semi-thick, black band around my waist. I put on a pair of fishnet stockings and my combat boots. I changed my red hair extension to purple so it would match my dress. Next, I slipped on my mask (which in my opinion was quite simple). And Lastly, I slid on my leather jacket, grabbed my bag, and headed out the door. My phone started to vibrate, I checked to who was calling me at such an early time. It was Zia.

"Hi, Zia."

"Hey, Sadie."

"Carter and I are at McDonalds-"

I cut her off.

"WITHOUT ME!"

"Anyways….We'll meet you at the ball, kay?"

"Fine with me, bye."

I tossed my phone back in my bag and pulled out my wand. Within five seconds, I managed to transport to The Hall of Judgment (which was where the ball was being held). It was decorated with gold streamers and there was a gigantic banner that read "Happy Birthday Carter Kane." Gods, godlings, magicians, and random people I've never seen before were scattered everywhere! There was barely enough room to walk. I saw my parents sitting on two pedestals in the middle of the room. I made my way through the crowd and to get to them.

"Hi, mom! Hi, dad!" I huffed out trying to push through the guards guarding them.

"Oh, hi, there, Sadie!" My mother said making the guards move out of my way. My parents gave me a head and told me to go and mingle with the crowd. Soon, Carter and Zia walked through the doors making a big entrance. Carter was wearing a grey tux (all the girls were drooling over him. *eye roll*) and Zia wore a coral colored dress.

After a hour went by, a handsome boy came up to me…..it was Anubis. Even though I haven't seen him ever since we kissed, I could tell it was him behind that mask. I could tell it was his brown, gorgeous, irritating, eyes that was staring at me. He still made my heart skip a beat. He was dressed in a black tux that suited him quite well. He was holding another girl's hand.

"Hello, Lady Kane."

"How'd you know it was me, Anubis? What gave it away? The combat boots?"

We both couldn't help but to laugh.

"Wow…you..um..look lovely this evening."

I could feel the blood rushing to my cheeks.

"As do you."

"Meet my girlfriend," Anubis gestured to the girl clinging to his arm. "Qadesh, goddess of sin."

Wait, did he say 'girlfriend.' All this time, I waited for him and he was with another girl! I plastered a painful smile across my face and I was trying the best I could to hold back the tears that were stinging my eyes.

"Nice to meet you, Lady Kane." Qadesh said.

I could tell by her tone that she didn't like me.

"Its, Sadie." I said flatly clenching my teeth.

Anubis smiled amusingly at me and ushered Qadesh to the dance floor.

"See you later, Sadie." Anubis said.

She snuggled her head into his chest and wrapped her arms around his neck while he placed his hands on her waist. Watching them made me…..furious. He was with another girl. But the more that I thought about it, I couldn't blame him. He was a GOD for crying out loud and I'm just, I'm just a stupid mortal. He's five thousand years old and I just turned sixteen. He was with a beautiful goddess, and I'm just Sadie. I've been so stupid that I couldn't even see that Anubis and I will NEVER be together.

"Hello, Sadie. What's with the pouty face?" Bast purred linking our arms together.

"It's nothing."

She knitted her eyebrows.

"Oh, c'mon, Sadie. You know your like one of my own. You can tell me anything."

"Bast, I don't want to talk about it….."

"Boy problems?"

I let out a nervous chuckle.

"You can say that."

"Anubis, problems?"

I couldn't respond to that. She can read me like an open book.

"Yeah," I said quietly. "Did you see his new girlfriend?" I was trying to changed the subject.

"Ugh! How can you not! That bright, green dress makes her stick out like a soar thumb! Or in my case, a soar paw. Anyways….who would've known Anubis could get a girlfriend!" Bast hissed.

"Everyone take their seats," My father said. Nobody really paid attention, they were to busy watching Bes popping and locking on the dance floor. "NOW!" My father boomed. Everyone scattered to take a seat at their tables. My mother made a toast to Carter.

"Oh, my sweet, darling, Carter. I've watched you grow-up, make some big decisions, and fall in love." She smiled at Zia. "My baby has become a man now. And I, as your mother, I bless you with eternal happiness-"

She was soon interrupted by Set.

"FOOD FIGHT!" And he flung Khufu's plate (which was full of jell-o) at Bast. She ducked (unfortunately I don't have the reflexes of a cat goddess)and the jell-o hit me. The red sticky substance was covered all over me.

"SET!"

"Sorry, Lady Kane." He said sarcastically.

"Yeah, your gonna be!" And I threw my plate of food at him. Before I knew it, there was food flying across the room, hitting walls, faces, clothes, and etc.

"STOP!" My father yelled. This time around, everybody obeyed.

Back at the House

I quickly rushed to my room to grab my-

THUD

I tripped over something fuzzy. The animal/monster jumped on me and started licking the jell-o off my chest. Once I took a closer look at what was on top of me. I found out what it was. It was Ammit. I gave that fuzzy little monster a hug.

"Ammit, what are you doing here?"

Out of nowhere Anubis transported into my room and nearly scared me to death.

"Sadie, is it okay of Ammit stays with you for a couple of days."

"Why?"

"Well….I was planning to take Qadesh to the beach-"

"To the beach?"

"Yeah, she thinks that I look like a vampire and she wants me to get a tan."

"Anubis, exactly how long have you been dating this girl?"

"A day or two. Why?"

Man a day or two and he's already her boyfriend! Shows how much Gods and Goddesses pay attention to modern courtship rituals.

"Sure."

"Thanks, Sadie." Then, within a snap of his fingers, he was gone.

I'm not going to lie, Anubis seemed so happy being with Qadesh, what could I do? I couldn't interfere with his love life. But seeing him with her broke my heart. I mean, of course there were other guys in my life, but I wanted to be with Anubis. I waited, and waited, and waited, but he never waited for me. Even if we were together, what would be in store for us? Things would probably be difficult. I've waited so long, I couldn't give up on the fact that him and I have a chance, but I know if I didn't, I'd get my hopes high and they'll eventually come crashing down. My lord, why does this stupid bloke make me so confused! He kisses me, leaves, and comes back with a girlfriend! Boys are so confusing…..

Hope you little creepers liked it! Tell me what you think and what should happen next! =)