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Sorry about the late update, new project for RCT3. That, band, and school leave little time to write. Luckily, I found time, as always. Thanks to everyone who reviewed, and everyone who will review this chapter. Your continued support is greatly appreciated!
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Okay, now on to business. Here is chapter 10 of My Boyfriend is a God!
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Sadie… She is the only thing I can think about in my time locked away. The problem is, I don't even know if she is still alive. I've been locked up by Apophis for such a long time, I've developed an even paler complexion, something I never thought was possible. I guess that is what happens when you have been encaged for the last month, without the slightest ray of sunshine. I mean, sure, it's hard to make a person feel truly trapped if they can see the light of day, but by this point it has just become ridiculous. I really need to find a way out of here.
"Easier said than done," I thought aloud. I've become my own best friend, seeing as how I am the only being capable of listening around here. Solitude can get to one's head, even if said being is a god of Egypt, and has been around for 5,000+ years. Honestly, I've never felt so lonely in my life. Of course, I had gone years living alone in the underworld when Osiris had disappeared, but even then there was someone I could talk to; a certain Devourer of Souls. For a creature with such a despicable job, Ammit was an excellent listener. I miss that old pet of mine.
I miss a lot of things; especially Sadie. If there was any way I could find whether she was alive or not I would. I still don't know when Apophis planned to strike, and for all I knew, it could have happened already. What kind of boyfriend am I? I can't even make it to, at the very least, assist Sadie. No, instead I'm stuck rotting in this hell-hole, being taunted by freedom so close, yet so far.
I must say though, Apophis did a great job building this cell, outfitting it with granite stone floors, walls, and ceilings. All in all, it is a very depressing environment. Clearly the purpose of this prison is to hold a being of supreme power. Not to sound conceited, but the shoe fits...
On an entirely separate note, I have searched for the past hour (I think? Time is not one of my strong points.) for a way out of here via magic, or perhaps even Duat travel. No such luck so far. The chaos god has this place locked up tight on both a physical and magical level. It seems the only way to break that would be to kill Apophis. That or find a really strong magician, have he/she break into one of the best built magical cages ever known, fight off a hoard of angry warty cat guards, and then manage to find me in this labyrinth of stone. All while avoiding attention from a particular god of Chaos. Let alone the particular god keeping me imprisoned here. Best of luck to them on that endeavor.
Still, I refuse to give up hope. It's the only thing keeping me from breaking down in despair and self-pity. I would never forgive myself if I can't get out of here and save Sadie. That is, if it isn't already too late for that.
I shook my head, trying to clear that thought from my mind. Hope had yet to fail me, so I couldn't fail it. If I could just find a way out of here, then I could get to Sadie. I might even be able to war her of Apophis plan.
Yet again, I began to question whether Sadie was even alive. I shook my head, trying to abolish that idea. Apophis had said he was going to make me watch her die, I reasoned. As horrible as that sounded, it was enough of a consolation to make me believe she could still be alive. Apophis had yet to show me anyone's death.
Yes, this was a sick and twisted thing to be happy about, but I would lie if I said the implications from such an epiphany hadn't given me joy. There was still a chance after all, no matter how slim.
A small smile crept its way upon my face as I began to think of all the good times Sadie and I had shared. Even if most of them surmised of the two of us calling each other arrogant idiots in a graveyard, they were still quite fond memories of mine. Between that and the fact that there was a chance Sadie was alive, I seemed to be having a pretty good day emotionally. That is, until Apophis appeared inside my cell…
Terror. How else can one describe the events that had befallen the world. Apophis seemed to enjoy the look of horror etched on my features as I watched the channel 13 news broadcast. Who knew Apophis got satellite underground? Anyways, the world had fallen apart; Neighbors killing neighbors, bankers robbing banks, and even the occasional story of someone's excruciating death at the hands of family! The world had literally fallen into utter chaos, and the reason for that was standing right beside me. Trust me, that realization had not bypassed me.
Whatever Apophis' plan was, it was set into motion now, and there was nothing anyone could do to stop the ensuing hell-on-earth effect. The work of the gods was nowhere to be seen. Only a single glimmer of hope shined through the increasing darkness, and that was only due to the love and compassion that was Ma'at. Sadly, even that glimmer was failing to the never receding power of the darkness. Consequently, the world would be forever changed, molded into the image of the powerful Apophis. I was still uncertain of what this had to do with Sadie or I, but I knew for sure that this was the retaliation of the chaos god, and he was winning the battle against the forces of order.
Ma'at needed help to be restored, and quickly. As long as that glimmer was visible, there was a chance for victory. I could only hope the gods were working in invisible ways to combat the opposing forces of chaos. Maybe even Sadie and Carter were assisting in that effort.
I failed to see just how dire the situation was at first. However, as I continued to hear of the horrible crimes committed on Earth, the death of so many people publicly; it suddenly clicked. This was not a simple plan for revenge. No, this was going to much more terrifying, an attack unlike anything the world had ever seen. Something to rival the most hellish wars ever fought in the history of time; a war grander than the continuous battle between good and evil. This was much more than a simple war, a purge, or even a massacre. This was Apophis putting his power on grand display. And he was going to pull out all the stops for this one.
No, this was not a simple plan for revenge, but a full-scale hostile takeover…
And there wasn't a single thing the gods could do about it.
Thank you all for bearing with me on this one! Long wait, I know, but I have been rather busy with the many other aspects of the internet I have my hands in. Not to mention, school stuff…
Now as for what is happening in the world, If you have seen Purge, imagine that on a worldwide scale, with a news broadcast scrolling through. That is essentially what is happening at this point.
Also, Big thanks to Thomas Rineste for proof reading this chapter. It means a lot!
Also, thank you loyal readers for sticking with this story, It's good to know someone likes this erratically changing story!
As always, R&R, F&F, and I'll see you next time with Ch 11 of My Boyfriend is a God!
~TheFireKing