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The outskirts of the palace were still being put back together. A lot of damage was done, but, it was nothing that the Urukian army and the king himself couldn't fix. Gilgamesh sighed at all the damage. Most of it he caused. He looked down from the roof of the castle and saw how many men he had left. He knew soon he had to recruit more men. What a disaster. He also had to pay benefits to families of the men that were lost. He watched as Salenj and a few other men hoisted up a statue, but, they so epically failed. He sighed and waived his hand making the statue lighter making the men think they did it themselves. He understood that they were tired and sore. He was himself. His rib was killing him and all he wanted to do was sleep. He turned around and made his way into the palace. As he walked down his hall, he saw Syria coming out of his bed room. He didn't mind her being in there. She was just a child. When Syria saw him she quickly ran to him with a drawing in her hand. He looked puzzled, but, accepted the picture.

"This is for you." Syria said happily. She had just visited her sister and now was going to get her something to eat. "I hope you like it!" It was a picture of what seemed to be Gilgamesh, Xura and Syria somewhere in a colorful flowers. Gilgamesh assumed it was the garden out front. He patted Syria on the head.

"Thank you." He smiled.

"You're welcome!" Syria said as she bounced away with her two buns at the top of her head. She looked like a cute mouse. Gilgamesh opened the door to his room and didn't see Xura in bed. She was weak from the lack of water and food. Where did she go?

"Xura?" He called out looking for the young woman. He closed the door scanning the room looking from his bench to the vanity that was placed there and to his bed. He was making his way towards his balcony when suddenly he felt someone wrap their arms around him. He was surprised, but, knew who it was. "Shouldn't you be in bed?" He smiled. He turned around to face the girl whose eyes shined so brightly. She was such a beautiful prize.

"I should, but, it's so depressing staying in bed. I couldn't do it." Xura said smiling cocking her head to the side.

"How do you feel?" Gilgamesh asked her.

"Slightly tired. A bit faint still, but, I have to move my legs Alia said to get use to walking again."

"I see." Xura looked at Gilgamesh's wrapped up abdomen.

"How do you feel, if I may ask."

"Like a bull ran over me." Gilgamesh said as he sat on the edge of his bed next to Xura. He smiled at the will she had. She didn't like staying in bed or being helpless. Xura leaned her head on his shoulder. Gilgamesh let her do so without any objections. He placed his hand on her head.

"Syri told me everything. It's funny because I don't really remember anything, but, I want to say thank you." Gilgamesh smirked nodding his head accepting the thank you from Xura. He was just happy to have his most prized possession back in his arms.

"You don't remember anything at all?" Xura shook her head no. She dazed at the sun that was peeking through the balcony door.

"No. It's all like a dream really. The last thing I honestly remember is a conversation Nephilim and I had…..then I woke up here. It sounds crazy, doesn't it? I don't remember what it's like to be dead. To think I was dead. It's kind of creepy and now I'm back. Thanks to you and your mother." Gilgamesh too was now looking at the sun that shined brightly over Uruk illuminating the ancient temples and pyramids. It lit up his gold bangles perfectly. Gilgamesh looked at Xura slightly blushing grabbing her chin. Xura was a bit surprised, but, knew what the king wanted. He slowly lifted her chin closer to his lips and went in to kiss her. Xura's face flushed red. KNOCK KNOCK! Gilgamesh groaned in annoyance. Every time he tried to have a moment with her, someone always came in interrupting them. Damn it. He just wanted to taste the sweetness of her lips, but had to put that on hold. He sighed and stood up to answer his door. He limped across the room. If this was Ishtar again. When he opened the door, he saw a woman with similar red eyes to Xura's with her hair pulled back in a bun. She wore a cashmere colored dress with the colors of the Egypt wrapped around her neck. Gilgamesh looked at her beauty spots and leaned against the door. He knew who it was. He knew what she wanted.

"I'll leave you two." He said stepping out of the room. Xura noticed that Gilgamesh was awfully quite. She got up holding on to the edges of the bed.

"Who is it Gilga-"when Xura saw who it was her heart stopped. The one thing she did remember was the conversation she had with Nephilim before her death. She remembered the flash back he had shown her of her father, a baby Syria, herself and the woman who stood before her. She fell onto the bed almost falling to the floor from her weakness. Setepenre quickly ran over to her child.

"Are you alright?" She asked hoisting Xura up.

"I am fine." Xura said accepting her mother's help. The two women sat on the bed. It was at first awkward because neither of the two knew what to say to each other. Xura looked at her hands. Her palms were slightly sweating.

"I just came to check on you." Setepenre began. "Make sure you were ok." Xura smiled. She couldn't be angry with the woman because she did come to see her, but, she wanted to know why she left. They were such a happy family. Why did she leave those years ago? Xura looked at the canopy above her and inhaled then exhaled.

"Why did you leave?" She bluntly asked.

"Pardon?" Setepenre asked Xura nervously.

"I know. I know everything. I know who you are. Why did you leave us those years ago?"

"I take it Gilgamesh told you?" Xura shook her head no.

"Nephilim did. Mother….." Xura said facing the woman who resembled her greatly. It was like a time mirror. Xura would more than likely look like her when she reached her age. "I deserve an explanation. All of this time I thought you were dead. Father would never tell us anything about you when we asked. Please, did you not love us anymore?"

"Ra! No! Of course not! That wasn't it!"

"So why did you leave us? Tell me why!" Setepenre took her daughters hand and looked her straight in her teary eyes. She could tell she hurt her daughters greatly by not being present in their lives. She massaged her hand and began to speak.

"My sister and I, Your aunt Neferutaten…we were born daughters of a high priest. I believe you heard of him. His name is Imhotep. That is your grandfather. He's a very powerful man in Egypt and many know him. Being the daughter of a high priest wasn't easy. There were always strict rules we had to follow and a certain way we had to behave and act. Of course, me being the rebel I was, it wasn't easy obeying those rules. I constantly snuck out of the house we lived in just to go into the city of Thebes. I would swim in the Nile and then…" Setepenre smiled. "I met your father. Nippur. A handsome man he was. I was devastated when you told me the news. We took a liking to each other immediately and became really close. Over time, we fell for each other. When my father found out, he didn't approve of the relationship despite your fathers rank in the army. He was a general. It wasn't good enough for my father, so, he made me marry the king of Lower Egypt. We continued to see each other despite my marriage. I would constantly sneak off with him. I loved him so much." Setepenre looked at the beautiful canopy above her embodied with crystals. "Soon enough, I became pregnant with you. I was filled with so much joy. My first born. When I told your father. He almost did a back flip in the sand. He was so happy!" "Xura giggled. It sounded like her dad. "But, there was a problem. I hadn't laid down with the king yet, so for me to be pregnant was a clear sign of adultery. Nippur didn't care. He wanted us to live as a happy family, so I packed a few belongings and we ran away. My father and the king were furious and put out a bounty for Nippur and a prize for returning me safely to them. We lived in a house further out south west. We were very happy and lived there together for a few years. Then, I had your sister. That was the happiest time of my life being with you guys. Sadly. It all ended. A bounty found where we were staying and told the King. He immediately sent out troops to capture me and kill your father and the children. Kaleth, your fathers best friend warned us and helped you guys escape. He would bring me back to a boring life before the bounty hunters did. He aided your father as well in the escape. I told him to take you two because I couldn't stand to see my two little girls die for my sin. But, was it really a sin to find true love and happiness. Kaleth's friend who was in training to be a high priest as well casted a spell on you and Syria to make you forget. I didn't want you guys to feel sad from our separation. After I went back to the king, I was wiped 20 times." Xura watched as Setepenre turned her back to her showing her the scars from the harsh whip from so many years ago. Xura gasped at how painful it looked. She pulled her dress back on her shoulders. "I tried looking for you guys. I sent my eagle out to look, but, she came back with nothing. Kaleth even searched for you guys, just to give an update to how you were doing, but, he couldn't even find you. I left because I was protecting you, Syria and Nippur. I didn't leave because I didn't love you Xura." Xura let out tears. She was remembering all the happy times she had with her mother, father and sister and to think that was the reason why they had separated. For finding true love.

"Where do we go from here?" Xura said wiping her eyes. "Aren't you returning to Egypt soon?"

"I don't have to right away. I want to stay here and catch up with you and my darling Syria. My how you both have grown."

"Won't your husband be mad?"

"I'll think of something. Plus, now he has many wives to keep him pleased." Setepenre said winking at Xura. Xura laughed. She laid her head in the queen's lap letting her stroke her soft hair. She was happy that she had her mother back. She cried tears of joy staining her mother's dress.

When Gilgamesh came back to his room, he saw Setepenre leaving. He didn't say much to the woman. He stopped besides her looking straight at his door.

"You told her?"

"She already knew, but, yes we talked." Setepenre responded.

"Good." Just when Gilgamesh was about to step into his room, Setepenre grabbed his wrist. Gilgamesh looked at the woman bowing down before him.

"Thank you Lord of Uruk. I am forever in debt to you." Gilgamesh pushed his blonde locks from in front of his eyes. He smiled and pushed the door open to his room. Gilgamesh didn't see Xura at all in his room. He looked around and saw the wind blowing the drapes in from the balcony door. He stepped outside to see Xura sitting on a stool staring at the sunset. She looked happy. She looked up at Gilgamesh with a warm smile. He sat beside her. He pulled her in close to him leaning against the wall. No words were said, but, the two knew how they felt. Soon enough, they both fell asleep outside letting the setting rays of sun shine upon them.

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