The day of the banquet arrived. Seto was not feeling well. He still went to the temple to fulfill his priestly duties.
After his footsteps were swept by his apprentice, he was approached by some priests.
"Congratulations, Seth! " Ishizu said.
"Why? " he asked.
"You're marrying the Pharaoh! Oh, how I would love to be in your place! " She said enthusiastically.
"Why don't you propose to him? " He asked.
"Seth... He chose you. Don't you know how special that is? " She asked.
"I'm his cousin, and he knows about my ability... " He replied sadly.
"Seth... We know your secret. " Shada said.
"What? " Seto asked.
"You're with child, and it's not the Pharaoh's. " Mahaddo said. (I forgot to mention... Mahaddo is his apprentice )
"But... How? " Seto asked incredulously.
"Sadly, if you don't marry the Pharaoh, your child is in danger. Jono as well.. " Ishizu said.
Seto touched his stomach and felt the baby kick.
"I can't marry the Pharaoh. I love Jono. " Seto said.
"I spoke with Jono last night." Ishizu said.
"The Pharaoh will find out sooner or later. Your robes are getting a little tighter as well. We can tell that you are with child." Shada said.
"He's not showing that much. He's very slender, so he won't get so big. " Ishizu said.
"Plus, it's kind of adorable to watch you eat. You are very particular with what you eat. And it's adorable to watch you eat fruits with honey, and pomegranate with bread. " Mahaddo giggled.
"Those are strange cravings. " Ishizu said.
Shada and Mahaddo agreed.
"My millennium necklace also tells me that you will have a boy, and his birth will be in three months. He will be premature, but he will survive. " Ishizu said.
"Is there a way that I can delay the marriage? And how will I conceal this from the Pharaoh?" Seto asked.
"I haven't had such visions, Seth. " Ishizu replied.
"You're favored among the gods, Seth. You should be very happy. " Shada said.
They walked Seto back to his chambers.
As Seto laid on his bed, the three priests started to touch Seto's stomach to feel the baby kick.
"This child will be strong. His kicks are strong. Do they hurt you, Seth? " Mahaddo asked.
"They do hurt a little. " Seto giggled.
Seto smiled as they were talking about his child. Though his child hadn't been born yet, he loved the child very much.
"You probably conceived the child five months ago. " Ishizu said.
"Indeed. On my first night. But I thank the gods that the seed came from the man I love. " Seto said.
Jono came in with some honey.
"Come in, love! " Seto said lovingly.
Jono greeted the priests and smiled.
"Is our child playing already? " He asked.
"Indeed he is. " Seto said with a smile.
"He?" Jono asked.
"My necklace predicts that you two will have a son. " Ishizu said.
"That's wonderful! " Jono said. He was very excited.
"Also, Seth... After your child is born, I would like for you to bless my marriage to Ishizu. " Shada said.
"Congratulations! And don't worry, I will, with Mahaddo's help. " Seto said. He was happy for them.
Mahaddo nodded in agreement.
The priests left after talking with Jono and Seto.
Seto rubbed his stomach.
"I can't wait to meet you! " He said to his child.
Jono smiled.
"Seto... You need to get ready for your engagement banquet. " Jono said sadly.
"Jono. I refuse to marry him. I love you. " Seto said.
"Honey, I wish we could have it our way, but-" Jono cried.
"So I'm just gonna be passed around like a Greek boy? " Seto interjected.
"Honey... Do it for our child. His life is on the line. " Jono said.
"You're right. " Seto said
He put on his robes for the banquet. He was able to hide his bump very well.
"Seto... You might have to tell the Pharaoh. Those robes can hide it very well, but soon nothing will be able to hide the fact that you are with child. And the Pharaoh will see it on your wedding night. " Jono said.
"I'll see what I can do. " Seto said.
Seto and Jono walked to the banquet hall and sat with the priests.
"Seth, you're gonna have to tell the truth to the Pharaoh. We'll be here if you need us. " Shada said.
The Pharaoh walked up to Seth.
"Cousin, may I talk to you? " He said.
The priests and Jono gave him the signal to move forward. He walked with the Pharaoh.
"Please help him, gods. Please protect Seth and the child. " the priests and Jono prayed
Seto and the Pharaoh went to the Pharaoh's chambers.
"Seth, I want to know why you've been ill lately. So tomorrow I will have you examined. " Atem said.
"Cousin... You and I are getting married soon. I need to tell you the truth if you promise me that you will spare me, and the people involved. " Seto said.
"Spare? " Atem asked.
"Yes. This is very important. " Seto said.
"It's fine, cousin. Just tell me already. " Atem said.
"Cousin... I'm with child. I love Jono. He is the father. " Seto said.
Tears started to spill from his eyes.
Atem placed a hand on Seto's stomach.
"Why didn't you tell me earlier? It seems that the child will arrive soon. " Atem said as he felt the kicks.
"I love Jono. I love him very much. He did not betray you. " Seto cried.
"I understand, cousin. It's partially my fault because I had asked Jono to spend the night with you for the past year. The three of you are spared. I will love your child as if it were my own. I have some concubines, so I will let you see Jono and spend some time with him. Just as long as you and Jono respect our marriage. " Atem said.
"Thank you, cousin. " Seto said.
Atem kissed Seto tenderly.
"I know that you don't love me right now, but that love will grow. " Atem said.
Seto joined Jono and the priests at the banquet.
"Jono... May I please speak with you? " Atem asked.
Jono walked towards the Pharaoh with no hesitation. He was a little scared. Seto and the priests were very scared for him.
"Yes, my Pharaoh. " Jono said.
