Author's note: The first Papyrus fanfiction, and hopefully not the last. A tribute to one big author and a great story that does not deserve to live in forgetfulness. Enjoy the ride and reviews and more than welcome!
A little summary for those who don't know this story: The mighty falcon god Horus has been trapped by the evil Seth and now Egypt is defenceless against the desert god who has not very good intention. To solve this, the gods choose a humble fisherman, a young boy called papyrus who after proving his courage, earns Horus sword and meets princess Theti, daughter of Pharaoh Merenre. Will our hero save Horus and come to know his true origins?
Papyrus is property of Gieter and Dupuis. The songs are property of the marvellous artist Gianna Nannini and Hans Zimmer.
1. Beside the River
The bright Ra shines over the land while most of the white sailed ships row down the Nile. The winds of the desert are strong but none of the inhabitants of this city can imagine what is taking place on a hidden side of the sacred river.
A man with a simple loin cloth carries a very precious treasure that he has rescued from the burnt remains of a village not from there. The priest knows he has little time before they come looking for him and that might put a very end to his mission but he is not afraid.
Between the tall papyruses, there is a raft hidden. He carefully puts the little creature inside and smiles at him. The current is starting to pull it away.
"Hush now, my baby
Be still, love, don't cry
Sleep like you're rocked by the stream
Sleep and remember this river lullaby
And I'll be with you when you dream"
"Go now. We shall meet again when the time is right." The little hand lets go the adult one and the child disappears. Is time to go back now but not before sparing a tear or two. With that little boy goes all that remains of a once happy family.
"Sai
nascono così
fiabe che vorrei
dentro tutti i sogni miei
e le racconterò
per volare in paradisi che non ho
e non è facile restare senza piu' fate da rapire
e non è facile giocare se tu manchi
aria come è dolce nell'aria
scivolare via dalla vita mia
aria respirami il silenzio
Non mi dire addio ma solleva il mondo
sì
portami con te
tra misteri di angeli
e sorrisi demoni
e li trasformerò
in coriandoli di luce tenera
e riuscirò sempre a fuggire dentro colori da scoprire
e riuscirò a sentire ancora quella musica
aria come è dolce nell'aria
scivolare via dalla vita mia
aria respirami il silenzio
non mi dire addio ma solleva il mondo
aria abbracciami
volerò
aria ritornerò nell'aria
che mi porta via dalla vita mia
aria mi lascerò nell'aria
aria com'è dolce nell'aria
scivolare via dalla vita mia
aria mi lascerò nell'aria"
The Nile will soon deliver the baby, with a bit of luck, to a safe place. But for now, no more shall the boy know of his strange friend.
Short but very interesting.
Hope you like it.
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