Chapter 11: Child of the Gods

"Yes…I see…"

"My king…"

Atem looked up from the map in front of him to Isis who'd spoken.

"They've returned…"

Atem turned to see his friends heading toward him, Yugi quietly whispering to a nervous Tea.

"Tea?"

The future Queen of Egypt turned toward her love, trying to hide the look of fear. A frown rose on his face. Joey whispered into her ear and she nodded, taking a step toward him.

"The Gods have a message…that I must tell you…"

They watched in shock and fascination as the brunette began to glow a gold hue, the symbol of Ra glowing bright against her chest. When she opened her eyes, only golden yellow shone. They bowed instantly as she looked around.

"Arise pharaoh Atem…"

Atem did so, looking into Tea's eyes.

"This child is ours as she is yours. It is a blessing…" Ra spoke through Tea.

"Teanna spoke of a message…"

Tea nodded. "I fear a great darkness has come Pharaoh…one you must be prepared to face many perils…sacrifices will be made."

Atem nodded.

"We shall aid you…" Slyfier's voice rang out.

"…but we alone shall not be enough…" Obelisk added.

Tea's body turned to the window as did everyone else to see the blackness outside. Tea turned back to the group.

The darkness shall reign and the angel of light shall save when death breathes into the night…" The three Gods spoke as one. "…and the king shall end evil's rule…" Tea voice finished.

The light disappeared from her body and the light returned to the sky. Atem moved to catch the unconscious brunette before she hit the floor.

* * *

"How is she?"

"Her fever has broken..." Isis said.

"She is resting in room as requested." Ishizu added.

"Thank you."

The two nodded and left.

"Why don't you rest my king? I shall make sure your orders are finished." Solomon offered.

Atem removed his head from his hand to look at the elderly man. "No…I am fine. I need to be here…"

A hand rested on his shoulder. He looked at up Yugi.

"Go be with her…" He winked. "We got it covered."

Atem gave a small smile and nodded, standing and heading to his room.

Nodding to the guards, he entered to see Serenity, Mai, and Rebecca sitting on the sides of the bed, talking quietly to themselves.

"She's conscious but needs rest." Rebecca stated softly.

"Thank you." Atem replied.

They nodded and left, leaving him alone with his sleeping bride. He moved to the side of the bed and removed his shirt before sliding in next to his fiancé. He gave a sigh on content before moving her next to him, placing his arms her. Closing his eyes, he left the darkness take over and the world of dreams enter his mind.

* * *

Feeling the warmth of the body close to her, Tea snuggled into the warm chest, knowing exactly who is was. Opening her eyes, she gazed upon her love asleep. Resting her hand on his check, she moved the hair from his face and gave him a light kiss before lying her head against his chest once more.

"How are you feeling?"

She smiled and kissed his chest. "Better…I'm glad you're resting…"

Atem nodded and kissed the top of her head.

"I heard what the Gods said while they inhibited me…" She looked up at him.

"What is it?" He asked.

She shook her head and stood.

"Where are you going Tea?"

She turned back to him and smiled. "I have a challenge to beat."

He smirked and stood to stand in front of her. "How about I offer a bath first?"

She placed a finger to her lips in thought. "Hmmm…sounds good...but…"

Atem rolled his eyes and picked her up bridal style, carrying her into the bathroom.

"My treat…" He said through her giggles.

* * *

Tea gave an exhausted sigh and smiled to the children as they ran by.

"This was a great idea Tea…" Serenity said.

"A place for the children to play is genius!" Rebecca added.

"I don't think she's paying attention…" Mai said.

"Indeed…" Isis and Ishizu stated.

The group followed Tea's gaze to watch the group of men moving heavy objects where they needed to go. The temperature had risen so shirts had been discarded and buckets of water sat cooling under tents. Atem turned to Joey, who'd hit his shoulder.

"Check it out…"

He followed the gazes of many of his men to his fiancé, who wore only a loose short skirt and a top that only covered her chest. She sat next to a group of children who were trying to decide where to put things. A little girl asked her a question and she nodded standing. The children did the same and Tea began to dance, the kids trying to mimic her.

"She's defiantly like the king's mother…"

Atem's gaze flickered to a group of soldiers who were watching Tea closely.

"You saw the mark yourself…she'd the Gods messenger…"

"I still think she's the best for our king…I remember when they were little, running through the halls of the palace…" An elderly guard said, started a story.

Atem turned back to Tea, who was watching him. She gave a bright smile as he did the same. The two then turned back to what they were doing.

* * *

"Komald, please make sure the animals are given plenty of water."

The burly man nodded. "Of course my queen."

She turned to the elderly man helping a pregnant woman to the safety of the shade.

"I have her Amold…get something to drink please."

He laughed. "I am fine."

Naley appeared, carrying a small child.

"Here you are Tamery…"

The pregnant woman smiled. "Thank you my dear."

"How are you since my last visit?" Tea asked.

"Fair my queen. The babe kicks more every day…"

"And your little one?"

Tamery smiled. "His fever is gone, thanks to you."

Tea smiled back. "No…thank Ra."

The woman nodded to her son. "Would you like to hold him?"

Tea gave a bright smile and nodded as the small child was handed to her. The dark-eyed child smiled and burbled up at her.

"He's beautiful…" Tea awed.

Tamer laughed. "Takes after his father unfortunately…"

She turned to the tent flap. Tea followed her gaze to see Atem standing against the large pole smiling.

"I want Tamery to stay in a room until the birthing…" Tea asked.

"It is done." Atem replied with a nod.

She smiled and, handing back the babe, walked over to Atem. With a smirk on her face, she led him away. Tamery laughed.

"So young…Ra blessed us well…"