Key of Egypt: Amun and Kebi

by Mistress Twist

Amun took an interest to his latest purchase; she was obedient and worked when she was told without any argument. It amazed him, but there was something more than met the eye... *Please note that I wrote this before The Illustrated Guide came out. Therefore, all the information that was in that book, I had no knowledge until about two years after this story was written*

1. Obedience

Key of Egypt

Chapter 1: Obedience

She obeyed because she had to. She obeyed because there was no other way in this world; it was the only way the world would go round, if someone obeyed. She obeyed everyone in her life, it was life; a way of being, a way of existence. The young woman never questioned it but followed through like many others like her. Her parents always told her to remain silent and talk only when spoken to, no one did that, but she still obeyed them after all, it was an order for the most part. That was a woman's place. Not many words came from her mouth but that was ok, because her body and attention was always to the person talking. Especially the men.

The young woman was about 24 years old with raven black braided hair tied up in a knotted bun. Her eyes, chestnut brown were expressive when she heard shocking or tragedy or happy news. The body was different, slim as if she never eats underneath the rags she wore; she was a very very poor girl. Never the less, she was beautiful looking like her mother. Every suitor or trader who saw her would go all over her before they went on with their business. The young woman was always flattered but not of them would ever catch her eye.

She lived near the Suez Canal with her parents. It was the main water near her town. She didn't live near the Nile or the pyramids although she did see them once before while on a trip with her parents. She was fascinated by them making her even proud to live in Egypt. She loved her country and would never leave it for the world. Egypt, she would do anything for her country.

Kebi lived a simple life, doing house chores like any other woman, it wasn't much. Plus the shopping and observing the merchants that came to town, she would observe them. She loved hearing their chatters and their music with bells and their clapping hands. It amused her, and she would laugh with the crowd, sing and dance with them once in a while. It was a joyful experience. Everyone would always be so happy to watch them. When the time came for them to ask for a collection, their mood would change and refuse to do so, but they would stay and hear them chant their traditional songs in the hot desert heat smashed together by many other people, but it was worth it. All of it was.

But, soon enough the music would stop and the once huge crowds would go down to barely nothing. That was when the parties would end and the mayhem would pause until the next day. Kebi's heart would be sad for a moment, but then would be brought back to life when she knew that tomorrow was always another day away.

When it was over, she would watch the traders/merchants shout their prices on a new prices or a person to trade for. It wasn't slavery it was just a way of getting money or giving a daughter a husband, normal things in Egypt. It wasn't unique; it was just a part of life. Kebi knew that wasn't going to happen to her, not in a million years would it ever happen to her.

Her mother forbids her to go to the main side of town saying that it was too dangerous and many things could happen to her in the city, but Kebi didn't care. That was the one thing she didn't obey about, but it was a light thing, so it wasn't much to be scolded about. Every day when she was finished with everything, she would sneak off as her mother had some other chores to do she would go. It got her away for a few hours and it was her time of freedom. Just like Adam and Eve; they were forbid to go and eat of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, but the forbidden fruit always tastes the sweetest. This was the forbidden fruit and Kebi Nuri was taking her first bite.

Kebi felt adventurous when she did that, it was a part of her that got the adrenaline going within her body, it was a good feeling, a feeling that brought her to life. Of course all the available men would make their way next to her and try to claim her as theirs. It never worked; she would just hide with a group of women. It didn't matter; it was her time, and she would never be in any danger, she was young and she knew how to defend herself for the most part.

Her life was in complete order; it wasn't rich or fancy like other wealthy Egyptians but she knew deep down she was rich, she had a good family, a place to live and food on the table each day, that was everything to be thankful for in her mind. It wasn't the best life, but it would do. She always dreamt that one day her man would come for her and she would live the good life, it was only a matter of time.

Kebi was patient so it wasn't a problem for her, she was willing to wait. If a person waits long enough, her desire will become a reality and much better than expected. That was her philosophy.

And she would stick by it... because there was nothing else to live by...

A/N: A start, since no one has ever had an Amun and Kebi story so I figure I'd start it. An interesting pair they are since Kebi is so obedient to Amun, incredible. It's so strange and yet, so fascinating. So, this is my take on it. :D I hope you do review and let me know what you think or what I should change. Please oh please. ^.^ It will mean the world to me and they will always be appreciated.