The whole palace was decorated very neatly by the servants. It had a lot of white flowers everywhere and other fancy decorations that made the palace look spectacular. The wedding was in 4 more hours and Queen Akeyana sat up in her room wanting to be alone. She wasn't worried about the Pharaoh at all anymore. She just wanted to get this over with and leave.
Queen Akeyana: ( Maybe I should just leave. My own sister is trying to take someone I love a way from me. I actually think Anak-su-ha-me was right about her. I wish Nafatiri was here to see me, as well as my mother but not my father, he'll probably hit someone like he usually does. Teania has changed. If she loves him and he loves her maybe she should be putting on this beautiful dress not me. I can't be married to a lie. Maybe I should just leave.)
Queen Akeyana gets up out of the bed and leaves the room. She looks around to see if anyone is their or close by. Everyone is downstairs continuing to decorate, cook, clean, and all other preparations needed. She runs back in her room and grabs a blanket to cover herself with, then she quietly walks down the stairs and out of the palace. She is going to her friend Yochiko's house.
As she is walking she hears all the villagers talking about the wedding and how happy they are. She suddenly feels that she should marry the Pharaoh for the sake of the people, even if she feels he doesn't love her anymore.
At Yochiko's house...
Yochiko: Hi Akeyana. I already know why your sad. Some young lady came to my house and told me everything and she said you might not marry the Pharaoh.
Queen Akeyana: Your right, I might not.
Yochiko: Obviously, someone doesn't want you to marry him and I am guessing that it was that girl who has been going around gossiping. If she wasn't in love with the Pharaoh why would she be so anxious to tell you what he said.
Queen Akeyana: ( sighs ) I guess your right.
Yochiko: You guys need to have more order in the palace. If the Pharaoh talks to a female let him, I know Teania wasn't trying to hurt you. Everyone gets nervous before they are married. Don't let a servant try and change the way you feel about the Pharaoh. I know everyone loves him and its kind of hard not too but, your love has to be stronger than that.
Queen Akeyana: Your right. Its hard for me to talk to him about personal stuff because I don't think he understands me.
Yochiko: You have to tell him first then maybe he will understand you. Don't let some jealous girl make you stop loving him.
Queen Akeyana: Your right. Thanks Yochiko.
Yochiko: Anytime. Now, Lets get you back to the palace before they worry about you.
Queen Akeyana: Okay.
At the Palace...
Priest Ishizu goes into Queen Akeyana's room and finds she is not there. This worries her because she thinks she has run away. She leaves Queen Akeyana's room immediately and looks around the palace for her. As she is running she sees her come in with her friend Yochiko. Priest Ishizu is relieved then walks over to the 2 girls.
Priest Ishizu: Miss Akeyana you worried me I thought you ran away.
Queen Akeyana: I'm sorry I just needed to see my friend.
Priest Ishizu: Its okay, just notify someone next time.
Queen Akeyana: Okay. I have one request though.
Priest Ishizu: What is it?
Queen Akeyana: I would like to have my friend Yochiko be a part of my wedding. I want her cleaned up with a pretty dress on.
Priest Ishizu: It will be done.
Priest Ishizu signaled the maidens to come over and take Yochiko to get ready for the wedding.
Queen Akeyana: I'll see you when you are finished Yochiko.
Yochiko: Okay, bye.
Queen Akeyana looked around and saw Priests Ishizu and Shadah but not Priest Seto. She figured that he was with the BEG so she went to go see him.
In the BEG's room...
Queen Akeyana only sees the BEG. The BEG starts to wake up and Queen Akeyana doesn't know what to do.
BEG: Who is there?
Queen Akeyana: Its just me. I'm Akeyana.
BEG: I remember now. What are you doing here?
Queen Akeyana: I was just looking for Priest Seto, I didn't mean to disturb you.
BEG: Its okay. What are you dressed so pretty for?
Queen Akeyana: I am getting married today.
BEG: Really, you look beautiful.
Queen Akeyana: Thank You. How have you been feeling?
BEG: Fine.
Queen Akeyana: What is your name?
Kisara: My name is Kisara.
Queen Akeyana: That is a beautiful name.
Kisara: Thank you. Shouldn't you be heading back? You don't want them to think you are gone.
Queen Akeyana: I have thought about it but, I will be leaving now, bye Kisara.
Kisara: Wait! Why do you want to leave?
Queen Akeyana: I just feel he doesn't love me anymore.
Kisara: Shouldn't you try and work it out?
Queen Akeyana: ( sighs ) Yeah I guess so.
Kisara: Well, I hope you work it out. I can tell you love him and you shouldn't let anything come between that.
Queen Akeyana: Your right. Thanks.
Kisara: Anytime.
Queen Akeyana: I'll be heading back now. See you later Kisara.
Kisara: Bye, Akeyana.
Queen Akeyana walks off still thinking about what Kisara and Yochiko told her but, is still having second thoughts about marring the Pharaoh.
Meanwhile...
The Pharaoh was ready and sitting in his room thinking about Akeyana.
Pharaoh: ( I wonder what she was crying about earlier?)
Priest Shadah walks in to talk to the Pharaoh.
Priest Shadah: You look real good.
Pharaoh: Thank you. What was the matter with Akeyana?
Priest Shadah: Well, She was just a little nervous about marring you.
Pharaoh: She seemed so happy earlier. What happened?
Priest Shadah: She was just very scared and nervous.
Pharaoh: Is she okay now?
Priest Shadah: Yes. I must continue for preparations now.
Pharaoh: Thanks for telling me.
Priest Shadah: Anytime.
Priest Shadah continues to prepare while Priest Ishizu is questioning the Maiden 1 that was talking to Queen Akeyana.
Priest Ishizu: What did you say to Queen Akeyana? Whatever you said to her because of you the wedding might be ruined if she does not marry the Pharaoh.
Maiden 1: I only told her what the Pharaoh was talking to Teania about. Its not my fault the Pharaoh doesn't love her.
Priest Ishizu slaps her and she falls on the floor.
Priest Ishizu: ( angry tone ) The Pharaoh does love her. Whether or not you love the Pharaoh or Teania loves the Pharaoh, he has chosen Akeyana. I don't want to see you near Queen Akeyana for the rest of the day.
Maiden 1: Yes ma'am.
They both walk away because the wedding is about to begin. Queen Akeyana is ready and the Pharaoh is ready also. All of Egypt is there. When the Pharaoh and the Queen walk down hand in hand all of Egypt bows down in honor. Queen Akeyana tries to keep a smile on her face. The lovely maidens as well as Teania and Yochiko walk down and throw flowers. Shimon grants their marriage and after the ceremony the Festivities begin.
The belly dancers begin with a combination of the fire dancers. A few people do tricks and a juggler comes out. A few people do tricks with the animals.
As they are watching the Pharaoh glances over to Queen Akeyana. She has tears coming down her eyes but is still trying to enjoy the party.
Pharaoh: What's wrong?
Queen Akeyana: ( silent )
Pharaoh: Akeyana what's wrong?
Queen Akeyana: ( remains silent )
The Pharaoh shakes Queen Akeyana and she finally responds.
Pharaoh: Akeyana what's the matter with you I thought you would be happy.
Queen Akeyana: I am happy. I just don't feel good.
Pharaoh: If you want we can cancel the party.
Queen Akeyana: No, that's alright I'll be fine.
Pharaoh: Okay.
The Pharaoh holds Queen Akeyana's hand and rubs it but she still is unhappy. The feast is about to begin and Queen Akeyana stares around trying to look happy. She really is happy but she is still feeling hurt inside.
Pharaoh: Akeyana, please tell me what's wrong.
Queen Akeyana: You don't want to know.
Pharaoh: Yes I do. You have been sad all day.
Queen Akeyana: Do you love me?
Pharaoh: Of course. Why would I marry you if I didn't.
Queen Akeyana: Maybe because you love my sister more than me.
The Pharaoh just looks at her.
Pharaoh: Why would you say something like that?
Queen Akeyana: Because its true.
Pharaoh: I think of your sister only as a friend and nothing more.
Queen Akeyana: Do you mean it?
Pharaoh: Yes.
Queen Akeyana: I'm really sorry for getting mad at you.
Pharaoh: Its okay. I know people have probably been trying to tell you untruthful things about me so that you wouldn't love me anymore but, I do love you and all the lies can never separate me from you.
Queen Akeyana: I love you too.
They kiss and continue watching the performances. After that, everyone heads over to the grand hall were the feast is about to begin. As Queen Akeyana and the Pharaoh are heading over their a little boy runs up to her.
Little Boy: Hello your highnesses.
Queen Akeyana: Hello little boy. What is your name?
Osiris: My names Osiris but you can call me Ozzy.
Queen Akeyana: Its nice to meet you Osiris.
Osiris: You look very pretty.
Queen Akeyana: Thank you.
Osiris: I have a gift for you.
Queen Akeyana: What is it?
Osiris: It is a bright stone with strange characters on it. I don't know what they mean but I wanted to give it to you.
Queen Akeyana: Thank you, Its very beautiful. Your so sweet.
Queen Akeyana gives Ozzy a kiss on the cheek and he starts blushing.
Osiris: Thanks.
Queen Akeyana: How would you like to be my special guest for tonight?
Osiris: Yes.
Queen Akeyana: Come with me then.
Shimon gets up and says a little touching speech for the Pharaoh and Queen Akeyana and then everyone begins eating.
