Several weeks later, Yami strolled through the doorway of the temple. He paused in the doorway of the room, studying Seto and Katsuya. "Seto," he interrupted their discussion softly.

Seto's eyes glanced up, surprised. "Pharaoh, what brings you here?"

"I come for aid from the gods. Please let me talk to them."

Seto stood up, motioning for Katsuya to follow. He silently led them to a room far into the temple. He climbed onto a raised stone platform in the center of the room that was lit by a circular opening in the roof. Katsuya stood off to the side and watched. Yami began to strip down to his kilt and bowed before Seto. "Please, Seto, I ask to speak to Ra."

Seto blinked, startled by the request. Nevertheless, he began to chant softly. His arms raised above his head and his voice began to increase in intensity and volume. "He is listening," he said softly.

"Dear Ra, father of me, father of all of us. I beg you to hear my pleas and for you to guide me with your knowledge." He paused and only continued after Seto nodded it was okay. "My sleep is now filled with terrible images. A phantasmagoria of fantastic and terrible scenes play out in my head during the night. I have prayed to both Bes and Khons, asking for relief but I am beginning to think they are signs. Is there anything you can tell me about these? I need your guidance now, Ra, father of us all."

Seto's mind filled with Ra's answer. It was so intense, his mind nearly exploded. He fell to his knees, gripping his head in his hands. "Ahhh....arugh..." he moaned.

Katsuya rushed to Seto's aid, climbing onto the alter. Suddenly, his head was filled with a deep voice. -There will be destruction. Terrible destruction.- His body jerked and he threw his arms involuntarily out, forming an ankh with his body. A voice raised from deep in him, speaking through Katsuya. "They are indeed signs. The destruction of the monarchy will fall upon your shoulders. It is up to you, my son, to protect the people of Egypt and your family. You will know what to do when the time happens. Renenet will continue to watch over you, as I will, my son. You must-- -"

Yami had never been answered directly and couldn't resist the urge to look his father in the eye. A bright light shot out from Katsuya's extremities and his eyes appeared empty. He appeared to be levitating several inches off the ground, but only seconds after Yami dared to glance up, he collapsed onto the alter next to Seto. Katsuya laid passed out, the Eye of Ra burned into his forehead.

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