Chapter 7:

*Lapis's POV*

Larry and I are getting ready for our second night working at the museum. The basics like getting our keys and flashlights things like that.

"Larry? Lapis?" we hear Cecil calling for us when we got our flashlights. "Just wanted to say good luck, you two," he smiles to us.

"And goodbye. We're clocking out for the last time," Reginald says, joining in with Gus.

I put a couple of things away in the locker when Cecil says, "If you're ever in Boca, look us up."

"Wait," Larry says as we turn to him, "you guys are going out of town? What if it doesn't work out?" my guardian asked as I closed the locker.

"Smart people like you two?" Reginald asked. "You both will be fine."

"Yea," Cecil agrees. "We'll just be a phone call away. Come on, walk us out," he smiles, offering his arm to me so he can escort me out.

I look up at Larry, silenting asking if I should or not. He nods in approval. I accept his offer and we head out.

"You fellas go ahead," Relignald calls out. "I-I need a moment."

Something didn't seem right about that response behind us.

We turn back to see him being emotional.

"He's very emotional," Cecil explains to us. "A lot of memories in this room," he looks around the room.

That's understandable, but coming from Reginald didn't seem right.

Larry and I decided to do the tasks as soon as possible with some creative ideas that he made. Like I am getting a rib bone from Rexy and tie it on a rope that is connected with a toy car.

I quickly got to my guardian's side behind the desk when he turns on the car. It drives away with the bone trailing behind. Rexy comes to life to see the bone and runs after it. We ducked when his tail hits the stuff on the desk and onto the floor.

"Go crazy, big guy," Larry mumbles.

Than we separate.

"Hello," I greeted the Easter Island with a smile, walking over to him. "Want some gum gum?" I asked, offering a large gum ball to him.

"You bring me gum gum!" he smiles big.

I offered it to him and continue on with the other tasks in hand.

Larry offered to do the cavemen and the soldiers on the Mayan temple. Along the way towards to meet up with Larry, another flashback/memory came to me. It made me stop in my tracks as my eyes closed.
*Flashback/Memory*

*No One's POV*

Lapis have received a message from another slave that Prince Ahkmenrah wishes to speak with her. Not just for assisting, but it's a personal request. Which she hardly gets because of her slavery titles.

Each step she takes towards the youngest prince's chambers, her nerves weren't her friend now. Prince Ahkmenrah seems to be the only one who can her heart skip a beat. Was it because of his smile? His kindness towards her and everyone around him, especially towards children? She wasn't sure.

Soon she appears in front of the entrance of his bedroom.

"Your highness?" she speaks softly.

"Lapis," he sees her and smiles softly.

"You ask for my presence, your highness?"

"Please call me Ahkmenrah, Lapis," he assures her with a chuckle. "Listen, I need to speak with you about some things," his answer makes her concern.

"What is it?"

"First of all, who are your parents?"

"You don't want to know," Lapis answers.

"Why not?" he asked her, confused.

"Because once I tell you who they are," her voice softens, "you won't want to see me again."

Her head lowers in sadness as her arms are place behind her back, backing away.

"Why say such things?" he's now concern for her.

"Because it's true," she says softly.

"I don't know who your parents are, Lapis!" he tells her, placing his hands on her shoulders.

Ahkmenrah's actions surprises her gratefully and making her scared eyes to look up at his deep emotional eyes.

"Please tell me," he whispers softly.

Lapis didn't know what to do. She didn't want to lose the youngest prince out of her life because of what she is.

"My name is Lapis," she finally speaks, looking deep within his eyes, "the daughter of Anubis and Anput."

She finally admits.

Ahkmenrah's eyes widened in shock. Never he would have thought of the young woman he maybe in love with is the daughter of the god and goddess of the the Dead or the Duat.

Suddenly, the small statue of Anubis that she had when she was thrown into the throne room appear back to him. That explains why. It wasn't a statue of the god she worships, it's a statue of her father.

"I do apologize, my prince," she apologizes softly. "I must take my leave."

She turns and begins to walk away sadly. That's when he grabs her arm, making her look back scared of the sudden action.

Ahkmenrah didn't speak a word just look at the frightened girl for a little while. His other hand raises up to her lightly tanned check to cup it.

Lapis blushes at the touches and his stare into her eyes.

The youngest prince leans in to her blushing face. Green eyes slowly begin to close as his lips begin to pucker. Lapis blue eyes widens big and wide when they meet with her small lips. Once the shock subsides, the young goddess closes her eyes and kisses him back.

Her arms move up to the taller male's neck at the same time when his hand moves into her dark locks and his arm moves to around her waist. One of her legs curl up to help make her taller for their height difference.

Their first kiss lasts for a while. Sparks are flying as they both feel like flying together to the full moon and stars. Slowly they pull apart to look at each other as she settles back down.

"Will you be my goddess, Lapis?" Ahkmenrah asked with a smile.

"Are you sure? I am just a slave."

"You may be a slave to my parents, but you are very special to me, my parents, and eventually to our people," his words make her blush more. "So, will you?" he smiles more.

The corners of her small lips curl up big and wide into a genuarate happy smile.

"Yes I would love to, my prince," she says making him smile big in happiness.

"I love you, Lapis," Prince Ahkmenrah finally admits his feeling towards her.

"I love you too, Prince Ahkmenrah," she admits as well.

He smiles again and pulls her into a warm hug.

*Reality*

*Lapis's POV*

My eyes open big and wide. I told him who I am? And he accepted it. Maybe that's why he is the center of memories. I need to get to him, but if only Larry will allow me to.