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Summary - After remembering the truth about their father, Rath has rekindled his relationship with Lutina. But when someone from her past manages to return from through the Western Gate, it could change everything they've accomplished.

Author's Note - There are going to be a couple mentions of rape in later chapters. (Very little description if any)

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Ancient Tidings

Rath slowly gazed over the beaker sitting between his fingers, the liquid slowly reshaping itself within the confines of the vial. Lutina sat beside him watching with an intense gaze, her head cocked to one side and sitting within the palm of her hand.

"Now watch this. This liquid will soon have a reaction," Rath told her.

Vapours slowly began to emit from the top of the liquid before a few sparks shot up from it. A smile crept onto her face as she watched the reaction explode within her brother's hand.

"I never knew these things could be so interesting," she mused.

"Anything could be interesting, if one only gives it a chance," Rath told her.

"That is more than what I gave you Rath. I always knew you received a serious head injury and that may have contributed to your actions towards me but I guess I just could not accept the fact that you never wanted me for a sister in the first place. Honestly, I think I should have given myself more time alone since I don't believe I am completely over my anger," she solemnly replied.

"Don't think it's entirely your fault. After what you've helped me recall what happened with our father, I realized that I'm just as much to blame if not more for your suffering. I - somewhat - remember you around the home when we were younger and was wondering why Mother allowed you to stay there. I think she did try to explain but I stubbornly refused to listen to her since I never recalled having a younger sister," Rath interjected. "And with that, I don't know what to say besides my apologies. I should have been more understanding like our father suggested since we were still quite young. Otherwise, I don't think we'd be in this situation right now."

Lutina carefully watched her older brother, a wide grin now sitting on her face and the memories now flowing through her mind.

"I vaguely remember noticing things soon after you recovered but it wasn't until I was much older that I fully realized what was happening and that you would never acknowledge me so I ended up hating you for that. When the pharaoh finally employed your services as a tutor after his son was born, the hatred I had for you deepened until it drove me to attack the palace that day. The rest is history," she explained.

Rath scoured his memories and it surprised him that he recalled more about the situation than what he first thought. He remembered that soon after the attack, the pharaoh was somehow persuaded by Scarab to allow Lutina to remain at the palace as his personal servant, her powers supposedly subdued. It was only until recently that he realized that her powers were probably there the entire time, just not being exercised for reasons only known to them.

"That is one thing I've been meaning to ask you about. I know we have rekindled our relationship and exchanged many things about ourselves but your time at the palace is one thing that you seem to avoid like the plague. Did something happen to you while you lived there as Scarab's servant?" he finally asked.

Lutina closed her eyes as flashes of memories coursed through her mind. Turning her face away from Rath for the few seconds, she took a deep breath as the recollections of hands over her skin made her inwardly shudder. After a few long moments, Rath placed a worried hand on her shoulder and it took her a moment to slowly turn her head enough so they eventually locked eyes.

"Lutina..." he started.

"Serving Scarab was not as easy as it looked to everyone on the outside. He threatened me several times at first as a reminder not to use my magic. He knew that if he could not keep me under control, I would be instantly dead and he saw potential in me, in addition to my thirst for vengeance. I also could not talk about my attack for a long time, and therefore you, even in private. Scarab knew the pharaoh had eyes and ears out on me, waiting for me to make a wrong move and show him that he had made a mistake in allowing me to live at the palace and serve one of his most trusted advisors. That is why Scarab never found out who you were," she quietly admitted.

Rath narrowed his eyes, searching his mind for anything he could remember in passing as he stared at the younger woman sitting beside him. He had a feeling that she was not telling him the complete story but decided not to pressure her any further about it for the time being. As if on cue, their amulets emitted a soft glow, indicating their low power.

'I only hope she will be able to trust me eventually with that information, whatever it may be,' he thought. "We should get back to our sarcophagi to regenerate. We can discuss anything else later on, if you'd like."

Lutina nodded, the memories coming back at her in a wave of emotion. Looking back at everything, she knew she had things that were left undone and she knew she could never go back and change them. As Rath exited the room, a single tear fell down her cheek.

"I am so sorry I had to leave you," she whispered. "I only wish I could have been there for you."

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Scarab stepped up to the window, Heka in hand and he stared out over the city. The nearby Western Gate gave off a small shimmer in the pale moonlight. Unusually, his mind wasn't filled on either Rapses or his mummies like what normally was the case. Memories of being back in Egypt 3500 years ago were bringing a grin to his face. The snake glanced between him and the tall towers before them, wondering what could possibly bring even a small amount of joy to her boss' face.

"What're you thinking about Scarab? Something funny you want to do to somebody?" she finally asked.

"I was just thinking about my time back in Egypt. So many things and people left behind. So much I could have done had I had the chance to do it. I would have become Pharaoh, with Lutina by my side," he replied.

"Is it anything or anyone in particular?"

"You ask too many questions."

"I'm just curious Boss, but your attention is pretty far out there tonight, more so than normal so it's got to be something special. What I mean is something besides trying to get Rapses or recapture Lutina. What is it?"

Scarab squeezed his grasp on Heka, gritting his teeth as he glared at her. She hissed as she tried to stretch back, hoping to free herself from his clutches. After a moment, he gave a sigh before returning his stare back to the waters of the San Francisco Bay.

"There was one person that I wish I could have guided their path but unfortunately, my entombment prevented me from doing so. I have always wondered what happened to them in the end but their name has been lost forever into history," Scarab finally explained.

"Now who would you thinking about anyway? Pretty well everyone you came into contact with is either here or beyond the Western Gate stuck or otherwise," Heka wondered. "After Lutina's betrayal, I certainly wouldn't want to try and bring anyone else here. Usually, the plan gets foiled by the mummies and they get sent back through the Gate."

"After our last encounter, we both saw that she has not completely gotten past her anger for her brother. We can still exploit that somehow and get the prince in the process. She will never see it coming and don't think that I am not upset over what she's done to me. She is still mine to control, both in mind and body no matter what her heart tells her to do. After all, she is indebted to me for saving her life and I kept reminding her of that long ago."

With his attention occupied elsewhere, he never noticed movement from the direction of the Western Gate. It shimmered for a few moments before a burst of light burst from its confines of the steel girders. The ball of light soared through the air over the bay, seemingly intent on its mission. After several moments, it finally headed upwards before landing on one of the skyscrapers. The woman who emerged gazed upon the city of light before her, a smile sitting upon her face. Her long black hair swirled around her face as her smile widened.

"I sense it this time. Your power. You have finally been awakened after all these millenia. So many times have I come through the Gate searching for you. I swear I will find you this time, both of you if possible and I will finally get to destroy you for what you did to me."

TBC...