The Middle Kingdom of Ancient Egypt: 1650 BC

The Pharaoh of Egypt had just relieved Anubis of his duties as lord of the underworld and gave the role to Osiris, the new god of the afterlife.

Anubis then went to break the news to his wife Anput, and his teenage daughter Kebechet.

"What?!" asked Anput. "The Pharaoh replaced you?!"

"Unfortunately, yes," said Anubis. "He believes I've reached my limit."

"You most certainly have not!" said Anput. "I know you could have continued your role for many more years."

"Please!" said Anubis. "I don't want to talk about it anymore." He then went off to rest."

"Mother," said Kebechet. "Father has many other abilities, he will find another role quickly. We shouldn't dwell on the past. That will only hold us back from our future potential."

"But he didn't need to be replaced!" said Anput. "Nobody can usher souls to the afterlife like he can."

"Please be calm, mother," said Kebechet. "There is nothing we can do, and father doesn't want to be reminded of this. All we can do now is help him find a new role, which won't take long. I guarantee it."

"I can do something," thought Anput.

Several days later, Anput snuck into Osiris's private quarters at night with a khopesh sword.

"With Osiris dead, the Pharaoh will have no choice but to give Anubis his role back," thought Anput.

One of the Osiris's priestess's was performing a late night ritual under the moon. She had light amber skin, cyan eyes, plus red and brilliant yellow hair. Out of the corner of her eye, the priestess saw Anput creeping by.

"What is she doing with that weapon?" thought the Priestess. "Wait, she's walking into Osiris's room! I must stop her!"

Osiris was sleeping soundly and didn't have a clue that Anput was about to thrust her blade into his chest.

"Halt!" cried the priestess. "What are you doing?!"

Osiris then woke up. "What's going on here?!"

"Die!" yelled Anput as she attempted to impale the human god.

But Osiris caught the blade in his hands. "Cease this at once!"

The priestess picked up a shield and rammed into Anput, knocking her toward the wall.

"You stay of this!" yelled Anput.

The commotion alerted the royal guards and they rushed toward Osiris's room and apprehended Anput.

For her treason, Anput was condemned to be mummified alive and endure the worst of all ancient curses, the Hom-Dai, so that her punishment would never end, even in death. She was to remain sealed inside her sarcophagus for all eternity. If she were to ever rise again, she would return a walking disease, a plague upon mankind, an unholy flesh eater, with the strength of ages, power over the sands, and the glory of invincibility.

Western Egypt: 2017

In the Valley of the Golden Mummies, Egyptologists, archaeologists, and historians were still uncovering the tombs of royal mummies.

"So let me get this straight," said one of the archaeologists. "There are more than ten thousand mummies down there, and we only have discovered two hundred fifty?"

"Yep," said another.

Maximillion Pegasus was also there.

"Hello, Mr. Pegasus," said one of the historians. "I'm Dr. Horton."

"Oh, can you hear a who?" joked Pegasus.

"Very funny, sir," said Horton. "Anyway, thank you for joining us, sir."

"But of course," said Pegasus. "I'm always looking to further my knowledge of ancient Egypt. So, has anything interesting been found besides these old bonies?"

"Not yet, sir," said Horton. "But we're far from finished. We've just discovered a new chamber, and-"

"Dr.!" called one of the workers. "We found another chamber!"

"Oh goody," said Pegasus. "Let's investigate."

The chamber had a large statue of Horus inside.

"I wonder if it is in here?" said of the archaeologists.

"Who are you?" asked Rabbo. "And what's it?"

"Professor Faiz," answered the man. "There's an Egyptian legend that says the golden book of Amun-Ra is underneath the statue of Horus.

"Book of Amun-Ra?" asked Pegasus. "What pray tell is that?

"A book made of pure gold," answered Faiz. "It's said to contain all the ancient spells and incantations of the Old Kingdom. It could take life away from mortals, which is why it was declared forbidden to use."

"Sounds amazing," said Pegasus.

Upon further inspection of the statue, the workers discovered a chest. Upon opening it, they discovered the actual Golden Book.

"I-I- can't believe it," said Faiz. "The Book of Amun-Ra. It really is real!"

"A book?" asked of the workers. "That's it?"

"Well, this chamber was a waste," said Horton.

"It most certainly is not a waste!" said Faiz. "Think of all the knowledge we could learn about the ancient kingdoms. Maybe even more than that."

"Please tell me you plan share that info," said Pegasus.

"Keep digging!" said one of the Egyptologists. So the workers resumed their duty. "Hello, Mr. Pegasus, I'm Professor Rabbo."

"Wonderful to meet you," replied Pegasus.

A couple hours later…

"Professor!" called of the workers. "We found a new chamber!"

This time, there was a large statue of Anubis inside. And at the bottom of the statue, was a sarcophagus.

"Looks like another mummy," said Rabbo.

"Indeed," said Horton.

The workers then dug up something next to the sarcophagus. "We also another chest," Faiz informed.

"Wait!" called one of the workers. "I've read about this specific chest. Don't touch it, there's a curse upon it."

"Who cares?" asked Horton. "What do the hieroglyphics say?"

"Let me see," said Rabbo. "Bakir! Get over here! He's one of our translators. Bakir, please translate the text for our friends."

"Yes sir," said Bakir. "It says, Death will come on silent wings to those whoever opens this chest."

"In that case, I think I'll just sit far away over here," said Pegasus.

A sudden wind blew throughout the chamber.

"What the hell was that?" asked Horton.

"It was just wind," said Rabbo. "Keep reading."

Bakir continued. "There is one of the undead, who if brought back to life, would be bound by sacred law to consummate this curse. She will kill all who open this chest."

"She?" asked of the Egyptologists. "The mummy is a female?"

"Apparently," said Bahir. "Also, she will assimilate their organs and fluids. And in doing, she shall regenerate and no longer be the undead…"

"Yeah, yeah, yeah!" said Horton. "Just open the chest!"

Two workers lifted the top of the chest, only to reveal another book.

"Oh my god," said Rabbo. "The Book of the Dead."

"What does this book contain?" asked Pegasus.

"It contains ancient spells and incantations that could resurrect the dead," answered Faiz. "And it's been said that it could summon the ghost warriors."

"Hmm," thought Pegasus. "That gives me an idea for a new card."

(Castle Pegasus)

A day later, Pegasus had returned to island to design a new card. "Yes, this design is perfect for the next structure deck I'm about to bring out. But the book of the dead is too… freaky. I'll just call it the Black Book." A few minutes later. "Well, I'm done with the artwork, now for the next step." He then took the image of the Book of the Dead to his computer to upload the picture and type up the effect. "Hmm… what should the effect be? Wait!" Pegasus then remembered the translator's words of warning.

"There is one of the undead, who if brought back to life, would be bound by sacred law to consummate this curse."

"Oh my goodness!" said Pegasus. "That book is cursed! And I just made a card based on it! There might be a chance that the curse could still be unleashed if someone plays this card! No, I shouldn't continue! I'll have it lock away with the other cards that I didn't finish later." Pegasus then walked out of the room to grab some white wine spritzers.

Once he was out of the room, a silent Egyptian chanting began chanting. The keys on the computer started to type by themselves. Once the effect was finished, the print button pressed itself and the card was created. As the chanting stopped, the new card mysteriously vanished.