He was a well known traveling magician. She was the beautiful yet quiet fortuneteller of the kingdom. They both were loyal servants under the Pharaoh and his son. Yet, they never knew each other. Their paths never crossed and they never knew of the other. That was the case until a few years ago anyways…
It all started when the use of shadow magic began to get out of hand. Shadow was a common use amongst the citizens of the kingdom, but this was a time when it began to get out of hand. From powerful sorcerers to common thieves the magic spread, and with it a destruction unimaginable. The Pharaoh, worried about the safety of his people, summoned to his palace the top six servants of all his loyal servants. He had found a way of controlling the magic, and he needed seven guardians to do so. Among the selected group was his son, the High Priest, the twins who cared for the young prince, the Pharaohs brother, the traveling magician, and the fortuneteller.
"Mahaado?" Pharaoh Akunamukanon loud and powerful voice rang out in the marble hall. The sound seemed to echo along the marble walls as the voice carried to the person who was called for.
The young magician stepped forwards from the group and walked towards the Pharaoh. He wore a long tan robe and his Dark brown hair glistered in the Egyptian heat. He was tanned skin with bright blue eyes. Eyes that were focused on the ground, for it was rude to look the Pharaoh in the face unless told so.
The Pharaoh stood in front if his thrown. He was an elderly man with long gray hair and deep chrisom eyes. Next to him stood his, young Prince Atemu, the Prince was well into his fifth teen summer at the time. He was a tall lean man with chrisom eyes and a tricolor spiked hair do. Both were dressed as two powerful monarchs would be, in the finest silks that hid their modesty but showed off their power. Golden jewelry graced their heads and arms and shoulders, showing their wealth.
In front of them was a long marble table. On it was six golden items that were obviously containing amazing powers, for they softly pulsed with energy at the nearness of them all. On there was a long golden rod which could turn into a dagger, a gold necklace, a gold eye, a gold anuk, a golden scale, and gold ring. The last item was a golden upside down puzzle that hung around the Princes neck. Each of the items had an Egyptian eye and markings of a foreign language on it.
"Mahaado, have you done what is asked of you?" The Pharaoh asked quietly, his eyes never leaving the young man in front of him.
"Yes, my Pharaoh." He replied bowing to them. One arm was down at his side while the other was wrapped around his waist.
"Good…"
The Pharaoh picked up the rope that held the ring and placed it around Mahaado's neck. The eye symbol rested near his heart as he adjusted to the new weight.
"This is the Millennium Ring. With its power you will be able to control shadow magic. Use it to protect my son and the kingdom."
"I will Sire." The man replied calmly, a look of determination on his face.
"Good, please take your place next to my son, Priest Mahaado."
The mans eyes slightly widen at the new title. He is a new Priest of the Pharaoh? He knew arriving that he was to become apart of something great, but to be named a Priest, this was the highest of honors that a person could receive from the Pharaoh. This was calling Mahaado was of the Pharaohs most trusted men. He bowed very low to the Pharaoh and made his way over to the Prince. The young man looked up at the magician and smiled. Mahaado smiled back, already liking the boy.
"Aishisu?" The Pharaoh called out next.
The only woman of the group stepped forward. She was a sight to behold, with her shinny black hair and mysterious emerald eyes. She wore loose tan robes and walked with amazing grace. When she arrived to the Pharaoh she bowed her head.
The Pharaoh picked up the golden necklace and placed it around her neck. He moved it so the eye was at the center of her neck.
"This is the Millennium Tauk. These powers will help you control shadow magic and give you a better ability to see the future. Please use it to protect the kingdom, and my son. "
He gently touched the necklace and closed her eyes. She gave a small bow and made her way to stand next to the Prince and the magician. Mahaado looked at her and smiled.
"Hi…" He whispered.
She looked at him and smiled back.
"Hello…" She whispered back.
The two looked back to the Pharaoh as he handed a young man by the name Shadi the gold anuk. It was called the Millennium Anuk and it had the power to alter a person's soul room. A dangerous power if used on an innocent person. His twin brother Karimu received the Millennium Scales. It had the power to weigh a person's heart and judge their faith by it. The two bowed to the Pharaoh and made their way over. Then they exchanged their greetings to Mahaado and Aishisu. After this they all turned their attention back to the Pharaoh. The Prince looked up at them fondly and spoke for the first time.
"I can't believe all of you are the protectors of this land." He said quietly.
"Yes my Prince." Mahaado replied, smiling down at him. "And we'll do everything in our new powers to keep it that way too."
The Prince smiled back and they turned to watch as the High Priest Seto was handed the golden rod. This item was called the Millennium Rod. It had the powers to take complete control of a person's mind and control their every action. It was the most powerful item of them all except the Millennium Puzzle.
"Well we now know who to suck up to in the hallways." Karimu muttered under his breath.
Mahaado chocked, trying not to laugh, and Aishisu smiled and shook her head. The young prince, unfortunately, couldn't contain it and broke off it a fit of giggles. It was contagious and soon the others were laughing with him.
"Is there something funny that you would like to share with the rest of us Priest Mahaado?" Sneered Seto, glaring at him.
Mahaado calmed down enough to respond a small apology and explain that nothing was funny.
Seto glared at him and got his face close to the magician.
"I don't care if you are a Priest, you're still nothing to me. Do not cross me Mahaado."
He turned sharply on his heels and walked away. His blue cloak swished behind him as he made his way back to the Pharaoh.
"Jeez, what crawled up the High Priest's ass this time?" Asked the Prince half curiously, and half annoyed.
"My Prince!" The others exclaimed.
"Hey I like this one!" Karimu commented with a grin.
"Oh please, don't encourage him." Aishisu said sighing.
The others laughed loudly causing the Pharaoh and his brother to look over.
"Having fun I see." The Pharaoh said with a smile.
The two walked over and the Pharaoh introduced his brother. The old man's name was Akunadin and he was the holder of the Millennium Eye. It was the most eerie piece because it had to be inserted into the holders eye to be properly used. There was still blood dripping from his left socket where the real eye use to be, and where the fake one was now. The object gave the holder the powers to read another persons mind. It also gave Mahaado an uncomfortable feeling that made him shiver. He couldn't look the other man in the eye.
"You are all my top protectors. And you are a team so work together and in the end, it will all work out." The Pharaoh said in a loud voice.
The others gave a final bow and made their way out.