Pharaoh Isis: Here is the The Ancient Past of Egyptian Love Rewrite. I followed up on my promise and I hope you like it. I find it to be way better than my original.
Seth: Just get on with it. I have High Priest duties to fulfill.
Pharaoh Isis: Okay, okay. Jeez. I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh or it's characters.
Atem: If she did, then it wouldn't have been very good.
Pharaoh Isis: Hey!
Jou: Warnings are; Violence, Yaoi, Yuri, Lemons, Character Death, and maybe mpreg.
Malik: Pairings are; Atem x Yugi, Seth x Jou, Akefia x Ryou, Marik x Malik, Priestess Isis x Ishizu, and Mahad x Mana.
Pharaoh Isis: Now, onto the story!
~I'mhorribleIknow~
The stars twinkled, gentle in the cloudless night sky. The moon's dim light caressing the desert sands of the ancient land. The only civilization for miles being the Egyptian city of Khemet. Its people sleeping peacefully, except for a small few who reside within the depth of the Pharaoh's palace. On the third floor in the west wing of the palace, there sat a young man on top of the railing of his private balcony. His unique star shaped, jet black hair with crimson tips waved with the gentle breeze. His blonde bangs framed his face perfectly, several shooting up into his hair like lightning making his hair even more unique.
His crimson eyes stared out at the land where all the citizens of the city slept in relatively peaceful sleep. A sigh left his lips as he shift, his light tan tunic and purple sash following his movement. His golden armbands and his Millennium Puzzle glistened with the moonlight. The door to the room opened slowly and a young Egyptian priest entered the room quietly. His dark, cold blue eyes scanning the room looking for someone. His gaze fell on the golden crown that lay on the dresser with most of the pharaoh's other jewelry before his gaze fell on the dark skinned male that sat out on the balcony.
"Really, Atem? Again?" The High Priest questioned as he joined the young ruler on the balcony, his short brown locks waving gently.
"Yes Seth, again," Atem answered as he stood up showing their height difference, Atem at 5'8 and Seth at 6'1.
"It's been five months now, since the dream changed. Just get over it," Seth said as Atem turned to face him.
"I've tried. It hasn't worked yet." Atem responded with a sad smile. His gaze slowly returned to stare at his city. "How sad that I can't get over some nightmare. I'm the ruler of Egypt and I can't get over something so silly."
"Perhaps you'd feel better after consulting Isis?" Seth asked after a few moments of complete silence.
"...Possibly. We could try tomorrow," Atem commented after a few moments of thought.
"We?" Seth questioned with a raised eyebrow.
"Yes, we. You and me." Atem answered with a smirk as he turned to stare at Seth. Seth scowled at the man before him menacingly. "Now, now, dear cousin. I need my High Priest to be there. Plus, what kind of cousin doesn't show up to support their family?" Seth sighed and shook his head.
"Alright, I'll come. Just to get you to shut up and not whine at me all day tomorrow." Seth replied reluctantly as Atem grinned smugly.
"Good, then we will meet up at the end the day to go see Isis." Atem said absently, his gaze shifting back toward the city. Seth stood there staring for a little longer before leaving to return to his room. Out in the distant horizon, the sun slowly rose in the sky as a new day began for the people of Egypt.
~Several hours later~
"-and I believe that is all for today, my Pharaoh." The lead councilman finished, Atem quickly fleeing from the room as soon as those words left the man's mouth. Akefia and Marik close behind him as Seth stayed behind a little longer to let Isis know Atem and he will be seeing her.
"Finally, I thought it would never end." Akefia said as they headed toward the dining room.
"You two always complain about the meetings. You're not the only ones that don't like meetings," Atem commented.
"I'm pretty sure Isis, Mahad, Siamon, Karim, Aknadin, Shada, the councilmen, and Seth enjoy those meetings." Marik remarked as they entered the dining room to find said people waiting inside including Mana and Ishizu excluding Isis and Seth.
"Atem!" Mana exclaimed as she ran up and hugged said person. Atem chuckled returning the hug as the council glared disapprovingly. The others either ignored them or smiled at the two close friends.
"What's with you Mana?" Atem asked chuckling. Mana let go of Atem and smiled up at him.
"Nothing. Except you left for the meeting before I could give you my good morning hug!" Mana announced with a pout. Atem chuckled once again before ruffling her hair. Mana squeaked before complaining about him ruining her hair.
"My Pharaoh," Isis greeted him from behind as she entered the room with Seth close behind. Mana smiled at the two before returning to her seat between Ishizu and Mahad. "Seth says you'd like to see me after dinner."
"Yes, I would. I have an important matter that needs addressing and I believe you're the only one who can help me." Atem answered her turning his attention to the two.
"Then you will find me in the medical wing after dinner." Isis told him before joining the others for dinner. Dinner was filled with talk and laughter but soon came to an end. Atem and Seth left for the medical wing once everyone had left to either go to bed or finish some loose ends.
*Knock Knock*
"Enter," Isis commanded as she turned toward the door. Atem and Seth silently entered the medical wing before closing the door. She motioned for them to sit, they both headed over and sat in the seats indicated. She smiled gently before sitting down in front of them. "Now tell me what the issue is."
"I've been having strange dreams since my coronation. They were always about this boy that resembled me. Except he had red tipped hair, his hair was softer, and his blonde bangs only framed his face. His skin was very pale and he was shorter than I. But the feature that caught my attention the most was his eyes. They were amethyst gems, sparkling with an emotion I couldn't quite make out. We would always be somewhere in the palace doing something. But, we usually spent time in the gardens. It seemed to be his favorite spot. He would always have a smile on his face and that made me smile too. I loved the dreams, looked forward to having one." Atem explained to her.
"But, something changed. A few months ago, instead of me finding myself somewhere in the palace with the boy. I was somewhere dark and cold. I had heard a scream and turned around. There the boy stood, covered in his own blood. I didn't understand what was going on. I had tried to reach him but no matter what I did I couldn't. He stared sadly at me, I screamed but no sound had escaped my lips. I was afraid and confused. I...I watched as he was...murdered right in front of me. A dark creature stabbed its long sharp claws right through his heart. I woke up after that, crying and gasping. The nightmares continued like that, but last night. The thing actually spoke," Atem continued.
"What did it say my Pharaoh?" Isis questioned, both her and Seth staring at him expectantly.
"It said 'Look, Pharaoh. This will be all your fault. Watch him die, Pharaoh. You will let him die and nothing you do will change that. His death will be your fault. How does that make you feel, Atem?' then I woke up." Atem glanced up toward Isis, hoping she had an idea why he was having these dreams.
"Have any ideas Isis?" Seth asked after a moment of complete silence.
"It could be many things. But I do not know for sure what these dreams mean. Give me time to consult with goddess Isis. She may know what it means. As soon as I know, I will tell you." Isis answered gazing at the two. They both nodded before standing and leaving.
"I hope she will have an answer soon. I don't think I could handle these dreams for much longer without knowing what they mean." Atem said as they walked to their rooms.
"If this dream involves some sort of evil in the future, then I'll worry for your safety." Seth commented. They walked a little bit longer before arriving outside of Seth's chambers. Seth stared at the young Pharaoh for a few minutes before speaking.
"Do you believe these dreams have to do with something in the future?" Seth asked as he gazed at Atem.
"Yes, I believe they do." Atem replied with his gaze directed at a nearby window. They stood there, thinking about what could be and what to do before they went their separate ways.
Atem sighed as he closed the door behind him softly. His crimson orbs gazed out at the balcony for a few minutes before another sigh left his lips. He slowly removed his jewelry and his Millennium Puzzle. Carefully, he set them on his dresser along with his crown. His Millennium Puzzle was set in its special box before he dressed down to his night wear. He stared at the bed, looking reluctant to even try to go to sleep. After a few minutes he walked out onto the balcony and sat on the railing once again to stare at his city.
"I hope you do exist little one," Atem said into the cold night air. "Then maybe we could be friends." The breeze waved his hair back and forth slowly, gently. He smiled sadly as his gaze turned toward the brightly shining moon.
"I want to see you again little one, but this time, without you dying." He spoke gently into the night before standing and heading back inside. He stared at the bed for another few moments before he slid under the covers and soon fell into a deep sleep. A smile stretched across his face as for once after five months of nonstop nightmares, he dreamed.
~Somewhere else~
Four forms huddled together in the cold desert night. Their backs were resting on the wall while three of them slept deeply. The fourth form's amethyst orbs stared at the palace several miles away from where he lay. His small body shivered in the cold as his jet black star-shaped hair with red tips waved in the breeze, his blonde bangs that framed his chibi face following the waving movements. He slowly turned his head toward his three companions and smiled. His gaze slowly came to rest back toward the palace and frowned at the Pharaoh's private balcony.
There stood a form that the young amethyst eyed boy was sure was the Pharaoh. He stared at the man until he returned to his room half an hour later. He jumped slightly when he felt a tap on his shoulder and quickly turned to see who it was. Honey colored orbs under golden hair stared back him intently. He smiled sheepishly at the other male earning a sigh from the blonde.
"What ya doin' up, Yug'?" the blonde asked in a hushed tone.
"Nothing, just couldn't sleep is all." 'Yug' answered quietly back as he snuggled closer to a white haired male.
"I can understand dat." The blonde said as also snuggled closer to a tan haired male. "Now, go to sleep," the blonde commanded. 'Yug' nodded before lying down and drifting off to sleep. The blonde smiled at the small teen before he gazed off toward the palace.
"I wonder why ya always stare at the palace like ya do, Yug." The blonde whispered to himself as his gaze turned back to his companions. He sighed as he snuggled closer to the three and tried to fall into a deep slumber once again. Soon his gaze returned back to the palace in its ancient glory. "Who am I kiddin' all of us stare at de palace like we are longing for somethin'." A sad smile filtered across his face as he slowly drifted off into a cold and lonely sleep.
Pharaoh Isis: Chapter 2 will be up in a few days. I was going to wait til it was done but decided that I would just update this twice. Hopeful Kalypso Fox will beta it quickly. Anyway, stay awesome!
Yugi: Favorite/follow and review.
Atem: Or Pharaoh Isis will start to worry if she doesn't get reviews and thinks she's a bad writer.
Pharaoh Isis: No I won't.
Seth: -.- then why did you worry so much for your How To speech for speech and Debate when you weren't getting feedback on it?
Pharaoh Isis:...Point made.
