Chapter 60

Battle of Gods and Queens

South of Abu Simbel

The Desert of Egypt had become unstable crops in the south were failing people were dying and it was all caused by the god who now walked on the land he was Apep the serpent of Chaos he sought to destroy the land as he had always tried to do, he only had one thing standing between him and victory.

The Spartan Pharaoh or as the people called her the Immortal Queen who stood before his divine being, he easily dwarfed this pathetic being despite her divinity he would show them all that their goddess would fall before them.

The group that had followed the queen watched from safety the priests were in complete shock the reborn Isis would battle the Serpent of Chaos for the fate of Egypt and the whole Empire. The Mages activated visual Charms across the Empire from the frontier in Europe to the border of Nubia from Kephallonia to the borders of India the citizens Nobles and Soldiers of the Empire witnessed their Queen standing before a god of Egypt.

Including very worried and angry Royal family the 3 Princess were in absolute fear for there mother while Hippolyta wanted to kill her how dare she leave to fight this threat alone they were bound together in this life and the next.

Back at the site the immortal Queen in full battle armour (spartan war hero set from Assassins creed except with a crimson cloak added) her spear held firm ready to strike at the serpent who seemed to smile at her.

"Foolish little Queen how little you understand your fall is inevitable I will win in the end your Empire will crumble in to Chaos." He yelled his head striking forward mouth wide only to snap them closed millimetres from her face.

Kassandra stood firm Infront of the God. "Was that your best shot serpent let me show you mine, FURY OF MOUNT OLYMPUS!" With the gods aid a strong shield bash knocking Apep head to the side making him hiss in pain.

"Ughhh filthy creature ill melt the flesh from your bones!" rearing his head back he spat his acidic venom at her with such speed Kassandra just got her shield up in time to block it only to be soon sent flying back 20 feet as Apep's Tail hit her side.

Kassandra felt pain for the first time in centuries if her ribs were not broken, they were most likely fractured in that moment she was reminded that only another divine could truly kill a divine.

"Foolish little Queen this is where you will die you cannot beat me your Empire will fall."

Coughing Kassandra gave a laugh. "I am a Spartan I am always ready to die but my Empires future is secure". She did not except him to start laughing at her.

"Ah yesss your family the young Duchess of Kassandria who are just over there with your Guards when I am done with you, I will end your bloodline and feast on your family's souls so they will never enter the afterlife and I will enjoy killing them slowly".

The Royal family who had just arrived next to the other watching the battle felt the ground start to shake that's when they saw the ground around Kassandra start to catch fire.

Kassandra's blood burned unleashing her Goddess form Her eyes however were not Golden they were pure flames something that made Apep freeze that power was very familiar to him it was the power Ra the Creator God or the Sun-God as he was commonly known it seems his Brother believed this little Goddess could stop him.

"NO ONE! THREATANS MY FAMILY SERPENT ILL SEND YOU TO THE BACK TO THE DUAT IN CHUNKS WHEN I AM THROUGTH WITH YOU!".

With a roar a large burst of flames blasted into the Serpent of Chaos from her spear it was awing to the people mostly to her family who were now desperately trying to aid her against the God but it seems ether Kassandra Apep or the Gods themselves were preventing anyone from aiding her leaving the distraught Royals to do nothing but watch there loved one battle it out.

To the citizens of Egypt this was a shocking site to see their Queen in battle with Chaos itself if she fell the Empire would fall but the priests kept the peace all across the Empire claiming this was the great trial their Queen was Order to stand against Chaos.

With the Priests from across the Empire weather they be of the Pantheons of Egypt Greece or the Cult of Kassandra it mattered not they lead the people in prayer to imbue their Queen with the strength against the Serpent of Chaos.

Kassandra could feel the strength of her people as they prayed for her to become victorious however she knew even if she beat him here, he could return she would have to beat him in his domain the Duat itself.

With one last look to her family Kassandra said goodbye to them via a mind link before once again turning to face Apep as he was ready to strike at her with her spear and shield ready, she charged at him leaping in the air yelling. "fury of RA!".

The people watched as their Queen and the Serpent of Chaos vanished in a ball of flames the Portal to the Underworld vanished leaving nothing but black sand in a circular shape the Immortal Queen was gone.

Hippolyta fell to her knees in complete horror she didn't believe it there was no way her Wife of centuries was dead it was not possible. His children were just the same they would not believe their mother was dead.

A screech from above distracted them it was Ikaros flying towards them landing on Hippolyta's arm looking directly at her he placed his head on her face allowing Hippolyta to see a shocking vison.

(Hippolyta Vision)

Her vision was shocking Kassandra was on a barge sailing across a black ocean defending herself against Apep continuous attacks.

(Vision Over)

Hippolyta turned to the gathered group he face pale. "She's alive Kassandra's alive she's in the Duat fighting Apep we need to help here." Turning back to Ikaros she begged him how did they get down there he just turned and jumped to the floor sitting on a small stone he stared at the black sand left behind where the portal once was.

Realising there was nothing they could do they kneeled before the black Sand in hopes Kassandra would return to them Gorgo was barely keeping it together it was only Donna hugging her close that kept her from completely breaking down. Diana was next to her mom praying for her mother's return she could sense the doubt of some of the Priests of her Mothers chance of returning.

She knew if Kassandra did not return from the Duat she would ascend to the Throne of the Empire a Throne she did not want she had no interest in being Queen the Throne belonged to her mother and her Mother alone however she knew one thing when her mother returned she would torment her with prayers more than once a week.

Donna was holding her baby sister Gorgo trying to keep her calm however it was very difficult for her as she was just keeping it together, she prayed to every god in the Empire to bring her mother back to her. In truth the only thing keeping her from breaking down besides trying to be strong for her baby sister was the fact that her mother was too stubborn to die.

Council Chambers

City of Sparta

The council were waiting to see if Kassandra would return some of them doubted, she would return however not one of them would openly say such a thing especially with members of the army who had stormed the chambers to ensure no member of the council attempted to usurp power.

Hell, that was happening across the Empire every major City ruling councils were now under watch from the Imperial military proving to the citizens nobles and priesthood that even in supposed Death the Military were Loyal to the Immortal Queen and her heirs.

(the Duat)

The battle continued between God and Queen by now she was no longer on a barge she was standing on what she assumed to be a ruined temple it really didn't matter she had a far bigger problem to deal with in the form of this overgrown Reptile of a God.

"You are getting tired little Queen give up now and ill make it quick." Apep hissed at her before striking once again only for Kassandra to doge to the left leaving him to strike rock only then to feel a bolt of pain from Kassandra's spear striking an opening in his scales from a previous strike.

Now Apep had enough using his head he smacked her into a pillar. "ENOUGH OF THIS! I AM APEP THE LIVING EMBODEMENT OF CHAOS I BRING CHAOS AND SUFFERING TO ALL WHO DISPLEASE ME WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE TO CHALLENGE ME!".

His response was Kassandra laughing at him enraging him even more his anger now uncontrollable and the sheer disrespect for him his head shook from left to right breaking the 2 pillars next to him until he looked directly at the Queen.

"who are you to defy me the Serpent God of Chaos!"

Kassandra stood her Goddess form once again taking hold her eyes once again golden with a hint of the fires of RA in them.

"Who am I you ask I am the Queen of Sparta the Pharaoh of Egypt consort of the Amazonians but most importantly I am a living Goddess of Greece and Egypt a champion of Zeus and Amun-Ra I am the IMORTAL QUEEN!".

Site of the Portal Egypt

The Black sand out of nowhere burst into flames shocking all who were present they Quickly prepared to fight to the death if it was not Kassandra but their worry was for nought Emerging from the flames like a reborn Phoenix was the Immortal Queen herself.

Hippolyta was the first to reach her grabbing her wife in a warm embrace however cursing her to Hades and back much to their Daughter's approval.

"If you ever do something like this again you stupid bitch you better hope you don't survive because I will kill you myself do you understand me Kassandra".

"I am sorry I worried you but I could not let you or our Children be in any danger"

Instead of hitting her Hippolyta ripped of her damaged helm and kissed her with all the passion and love she could muster.

Her daughters also hugged her tightly for the next ten minutes also telling her off for scaring them but Kassandra took it all in her stride however she informed them that she could hardly stand up and needed to rest.

With Kassandria being too far away Apparate too especially with Kassandra's injuries they had no choice but to travel by barge up the Nile. This would prove to be a very good move as the people would be able to see their Queen victorious sailing up the Nile back to the Capital.

Kassandra would not say how she won against Apep in fact she would tell no one not even her family well she might have there is no recorded evidence that she told anyone even her own family why we don't know why and most likely never will.

On the trip back up the Nile to the Capital Kassandra would spend most of her time resting only to get up to show large groups of people who had gathered to see and cheer for he and her victory over the Serpent of Chaos her family spent there time with her insuring she was healing nicely within 2 weeks they would be once again resting in the palace of Kassandria.

To the people of the Empire their Queen proved her strength once again going toe to toe with a God and emerging victorious they believed peace would reign for years. This however would not be true as Kassandra and the Empire would once again be at war but with who well who knows.

Authors note: hey guys hope you like it

Until next time

Revan Shan 2077