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Solemns Notes: Hello everyone! I am back with the next chapter of Twilights of Egypt! I had a serious case of writers block and this really not be my best but hey, I tried! In addition, thank you again for all the reviews folks! I really mean it!
Chapter 35
A wolf in sheep's Clothing Part I of II
"What did you just say?!" Isis yelled, her chair knocking down in the process. Her blue eyes were wide with shock.
Ana smiled softly. "You heard me; the gods have chosen to give your pharaoh and my little Yuugi children. They will be born three months from now."
Isis stood in front of Ana, her mouth slightly open. Now, Isis was always prepared to handle shock in any form so she could accesses the problem. But this, this was on a whole level all by itself.
"I am just visiting to tell you that you need to watch over both Yami and Yuugi when I cannot. I and your gods are very concerned for their safety."
Isis looked away. "That brings up another question. Why do they need protecting? Surely, the council will not be after Yuugi. After all, the council wanted children so after Yuugi has them, there won't be any problems."
Ana shook her head. "No, it's not the Royal council that I am worried about."
This made Isis raise an eyebrow. "Then who are you worried about?"
Ana sighed and nervously pushing back her hair. "It's Amerkert."
Isis eyes widened. She could have sworn that her knees buckle.
"But Priestess Amerkert is dead! She is no longer with us, how can she be a threat to the others?"
"No, she's back. So please, be prepared. We have a lot of trouble on our hands this time both your world and the realm of the gods." Ana muttered before raising her hand and snapped her fingers.
"I trust you will look after them, we are depending on you young Priestess." Ana said while a bright light surrounded the area Isis shielded her face from the bright light but whimpered when the light began to burn.
"Aaah!"
Isis screamed shooting up from her bed, sweat running down her tanned face, her black bangs also matted from her forehead. She then realized that she was in her room; in her bed. Isis then sighed before she pushed back her hair before placing them on her lap and slowly closed her eyes.
Was that really a dream? Isis sighed again before putting her shaking hand on her forehead.
What was really going on? She would have to ask Yami in the morning.
The next day came faster than both Yami and Yuugi had anticipated but fey were both eager to face the council and tell them the good news of their god given children.
"Yami, do you want me to go with you and Set?" Yuugi asked, idly playing with his stomach while he sat on the edge of the bed.
"No, not right now little one. But I know that the elders will want to meet with you later on in the day."
Yuugi nodded softly before sliding off the massive bed. "Okay, well, might as well get something to eat. Maybe spend the day with Jono and Geren."
Yami sighed while placing his on his crown before turning to his lover who was pulling on his tunic and sandals.
"Okay then, just be careful, and if your going to ride any horses be sure not to race, Jono loves to do that you know."
Yuugi rolled his eyes. "Yes mother, come on now, I want to leave out when you leave."
Yami nodded before holding his hand that Yuugi happily took.
"Let's go shall we?"
"Let's."
Amerkert sighed as she looked in the mirror again. The reflection of her former servant stared back at her.
"This is for the best, I must remember that." Amerkert said while cocking her head to one side before smiling. This would be so easy.
The resurrected priestess jumped when she heard a knock on the door but her eyes quickly narrowed.
"Um, yes, who is it?" Amerkert called, her words spilling out in Teana's voice.
"Teana, it's me! Your friend? We have to get started on preparing the priests and priestess meals!" Teana's friend called, still knocking on the door.
This made Amerkert frown. Preparing meals? This was so below her but she knew she had to.
"Okay, I am coming!" Amerkert said while putting on a fake smile and opening the door and was met with a pissed off servant.
"Um, I am sorry; I didn't get enough sleep last night um…"
"Kifi?"
Amerkert's felt her left brow twitch. How was she supposed to know what her name was? She washed her clothes when she was a priestess for Ra's sake! All she called Kifi was 'servant' or 'stupid slave'
"I am sorry, come on, let's go." Kifi said while rolling her eyes and pulled on Amerkert's arm, ignoring the cries coming from her 'friend.'
"Hush now Teana, we don't want anything to happen to us if we don't get their preparations done. Thankfully Amerkert isn't here otherwise we'd have fifty lashings if we hadn't been on time."
"You deserved it." Amerkert muttered, but Kifi didn't hear what she had said.
Kifi pulled Amerkert down the corridors that the priestess so vaguely remembered walking down only a few weeks ago. She sighed to herself but was snapped out of her thoughts when Kifi released her hand and smiled.
"Put on the smiles, and here we go."
"So why have you called this meeting this morning My King? High Priest." One of the high council members said while they sat down as Yami and Set.
Yami slightly cleared his throat, his eyes nervously shifting over the council members but his crimson eyes fell onto a nearby empty seat.
"Where is Isis? I wanted everyone from the council board to hear what I have to say."
Before anyone could reply, the door quickly opened revealing Isis who quickly straightened out her cream colored dress and in her seat.
"Please excuse my tardiness, please, continue." Isis said while placing her hands on the table.
Yami and Set exchanged glances then looked at Isis who only looked back; silently telling them both that she would explain what happened later on.
"So my king, why have you called this meeting so early today?" The eldest member said while folding his hands underneath his chin.
Yami nodded before clearing his throat, silently figuring out his
Explanation that he was about to throw at all of them.
"Ah, yes, the reason that I called you all here today is to discuss the agreement that you had proposed to me a few weeks ago."
The eldest member nodded. "Yes, of course, we all remember. So have you chosen a girl from your harem?"
This made Yami smile nervously which made the elders raise an eyebrow. Their Pharaoh never smiled. Better yet, smile nervously for that matter. Something must've happened.
"So? Atemu, have you chose a girl from the harem?"
"There is no need to. Someone will have my child and I know it will be soon."
"So you've finally chosen."
"Yes, I have."
The elders became to smile, knowing that Yami would've followed what they have said but they never knew it would've been so soon.
"So, when we meet this young woman?" One of the members said while smiling, her hands folding.
Both Isis and Set looked at their friend. How was Yami going to say this?
"Um, I never did say it was a girl."
All the members besides Set and Isis began to laugh.
"My King, of course there is a woman involved. Who have you gotten pregnant?" The woman said her winkled her hand covering her mouth.
"Why, it's Yuugi, of course." Yami said seriously.
Suddenly, the laughter stopped, all of their eyes on the pharaoh.
"W-what did you say?"
"You heard him, Yuugi is pregnant?" Set said crossing his arms. "We can call him if you want. You have your heir now. Shouldn't you be happy?"
"But he's a-"
"Boy? Yes, we all know that." Isis added.
The main elder snorted loudly which made Yami crimson red eyes flash dangerously over to him.
"The gods has blessed him with my children. As Set has said, we can call him in here to feel the children yourself." Yami snapped, his fist clenching tightly on the table making everyone else stare at Yami and the main elder, their eyes glaring silently; daring their authority over the matter.
"We shall call him in then." The woman member said, raising her hand, stopping the stare contest. Her brown eyes looking at Yami softly.
"I am sorry that we'd laughed. Please, can you send someone to get young Yuugi?"
Isis cleared her throat. "I will get him myself."
Yami smiled. "Thank you Isis. He should be with Jono and Geren in the gardens."
"Okay, I shall be back soon." Isis called before leaving the room quickly.
"So the gods actually gave you children. How quaint." the elder said folding his arms again. "You and your sister must really please the gods to have them to keep doing this."
Yami sighed. "Yes I know but I am nothing like Amerkert. Yuugi and I will love these children to the fullest and nothing will happen to them while I am around."
"Yes, we shall see." Elder said leaving what he said in the air, silence once again taking over the poorly lit room.
Isis walked slowly down the halls, smiling at the servants who bowed as she walked past. Somehow, she knew that the council would demand proof and wouldn't believe the gods that they worshipped daily would give their king such a blessing.
Isis sighed softly before pulling off her hood, letting her hair fall freely down her back.
"Hello young Priestess, you're up quite early this morning." Isis stiffened quickly and turned around, facing Tiankhit.
"Oh, Good morning Lady Tiankhit." Isis said while bowing. "I was requested to retrieve young Yuugi from the gardens. It seems that our young Yuugi is pregnant with our Pharaoh's children."
Tianhints eyes widened before cocking her head to the side.
"Oh really? I thought Yami had chosen Teana to bare his children." Tiankhit said when Isis gestured her to follow her to the gardens.
"Yes, that was the plan. But the gods work in mysterious ways." Isis said while pushing back her hair.
"Indeed they do. Surely this is a story for the scrolls of time." The elder priestess said while crossing her arms over her shoulders.
Isis only smiled and nodded and agreement. "Yes, it certainly is."
"Are you okay now Lady Amera?" Aries asked while pushing back her mistress blond hair.
Amera sighed while nodding. "Yes, I am thank you Aries. That will be all for now."
Aries nodded and stood. "Okay then, Lord Caius will be with you shortly and the healer should be back any moment, so please get some rest." Aries said while opening the door to leave but jumped back when she saw something rush into the room.
"Oh my!"
Amera blinked but looked down and smiled. "Basset! You're back I missed you!" Amera squealed as her beloved feline jumped into her lap.
Basset purred and brushed herself against her mistress face before settling into Amera's lap.
Aries smiled at the scene before closing the door.
"So, where have you been you little sneak? I have been looking for you." Amera said while brushing the fur, a small smile on her face.
Basset purred and mewed, her claws extending showing her apology.
Amera giggled. "Okay, Okay. You're back and that's all that matters."
After a few peaceful moments, a knock broke the peace between pet and master.
"Yes, who is it?" Amera called tiredly.
The door creaked open and in stepped in one of the Royal healers, her head bowed.
"Lord Leonius and Lady Aurelia have requested me to visit you after your little incident with Lord Caius."
Lady Amera blushed and nodded. "Okay, so what do you need me to do?"
The healer only smiled. "Just lay back and I do my work from there."
Amera nodded nervously before laying down, her hands placed on her stomach. Her golden eyes looking up at the ceiling.
Basset lay on the bed, her blue eyes watching the woman closely.
"Please Lady Amera, you must not be tense. I know what I am doing." The woman said while chuckling.
Amera only returned the laugh with a nervous tone. Somehow, Amera really didn't put her trust into this woman.
Yuugi, Jono and Geren laid on the plush grass in the palace gardens, enjoying each others company.
"Ah, the wind feels great today!" Jono said while stretching in the grass. Geren nodded in agreement.
"Yes, it is nice out today. What should we do later on?" he asked looking over to Jono who shrugged.
"I don't know. Yuugi is forbidden to race horses since he's pregnant now and what other fun things could we do?"
Yuugi frowned at his head. "I said I'm sorry, there are other things to do besides racing the horses you know Jono."
"Really? What is there?"
Yuugi rolled his eyes. "I can't believe you just said that. How about we go to the market?"
"Sure, why not? I want to see if they have anything worth buying." Jono said while standing and looked back to Geren.
"Are you coming?"
Geren nodded. "Yes, I'm coming!"
"I am afraid that Yuugi cannot join you today, Jono." a surprisingly voice said which made Jono jump before quickly turning around only to see Isis and Tianknt amused faces.
Yuugi blinked. "What? Why can't I go with Jono and Geren?"
"The council has requested your presence to confirm a couple of things." Isis said quietly.
"Oh…well, okay." Yuugi said ready to follow the two priestess-healers but stopped to look back at Jono and Geren.
"You two can go to the market, I will see you two later."
Before the two could protest, Yuugi and the two women were gone.
"Papa Jono," Geren whispered, tugging on Jono's tunic. "Can we still go to the market?"
Jono sighed. "Yeah, we can still go, come on, let's go have the guards get the horses ready."
Geren smiled brightly and tugged on Jono's arms. "Come on, let's go then!"
Jono smiled as he let he let himself get tugged to the horse stables. Geren really did remind him of Amera.
"Is this really necessary?" Yuugi asked following Isis and Tianhit back to the council's meeting room.
Isis smiled and turned to Yuugi. "I am sure that Yami told you how the high members are. They always demand proof and this is certainly something they would want to see."
Yuugi blushed. "Well, okay…I guess."
"There is nothing to be afraid of. I am the one who will do the examination. I am sure that you trust me…don't you?" Tinkhant said but didn't look back.
"I do trust you, both of you. I am just ready to prove to everyone that I am having Yami's child."
"Very Brave." Tiankhit said while chuckling.
"Thank you."
"Okay, here we are. Be careful, the council elders are very straight-forward with things." Isis said while placing her hand on her Sennen necklace which glowed softly. Yuugi watched in amazement as the big stone doors that were in front of them quietly opened.
As soon as the doors opened, the priestess quickly walked in, pulling Yuugi with them. As soon as they stepped in, the doors quietly and quickly closed behind them.
Part I of II is now over! I know, I know, you are wondering why did I stop here? Because….I have writers block! Leave me alone! I will continue soon as I can I promise! Please, review as soon as you can!
