Prophecy
By Millennium
4: Say 'bye' to your life, as you know it
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"Seikinen-Seth! Come on! Get in the trailer!" An insistent voice urged, pulling on the reins while a very stubborn black stallion refused to budge. "Fine!" Christopher huffed, "But I'll be back!"
With that he turned on his heel and headed into the house. Seikinen-Seth just gave a snort and trotted over to the kitchen window to proceed with the eating of the flowers in the garden-box at the window.
"Seikinen-Seth!" Christopher yelled, in one hand he held a white bag, the other was currently closed with some sort of substance in it, "Look! Sugar cubes!" He held out his hand, and there, just as said, were four 2cm by 2cm white cubes made from sugar.
The horse regarded him with a questioning look before trotting over and sniffing the sugar cubes on the mans' hand. After what seemed hesitation, the horse licked them up and nudged Christopher's shoulder for what seemed more.
"Look," He grabbed a hold of the reins, "If you be good and get in the trailer," He said pointing to a horse trailer that was attached to the back of his car, "I'll give you more sugar cubes…deal?"
Seikinen-Seth gave a soft neigh and trotted after Christopher, though whether the horse was following him or the bag, it was unknown. "Okay, in." He directed, leading the horse up the ramp and closing the large metal door. Once it was secured, he hanged a mess bag on the inside door of the trailer, and went to the boot of his car, grabbing more feed he scooped it up in a container before emptying it into the bag. He then grabbed a handful of sugar cubes and mixed them in with the feed. "There you go." He said, hopping down and giving his stallion a quick scratch behind the ears.
Double-checking the door was secured he ran back to the house to check that all the windows and doors were locked, satisfied he got into his car, started it and began the drive to the airport.
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"Ah, Mr. Horus!" A man said as Christopher pulled up next to the parking booth, "My boss has been waiting for you… Would you be able to drive to the back of the airport, so we can load your horse in the cargo section?"
"Cargo?" He asked, surprised.
"Well, you know what I mean." The man said, shaking his head apologetically, "My boss has prepared a shipment plane – much similar to the one's the Zoo's use when moving their animals. Now, if you keep going ahead, take the fifth turn on your left. A lady will be there to help you, good day to you sir." The man said, nodding as he opened the parking gates.
"Thanks." Driving along as instructed he pulled up into what appeared to be a large docking bay. Turning off the engine, he got out and looked around in curiosity – last time he brought his horse to Egypt, the other company did everything, so he didn't get a chance to go through all this.
"You must be… Mr. Horus, I presume? I've been hearing great things from you all curtsey of my business partners. I'm Joanne Foster. Pleasure to meet you." She said, offering a hand out.
"Nice to meet you to, Ms. Foster." He said, accepting the handshake.
"All of the pleasure is mine, believe me. It's such an honour to meet you at last." She smiled and looked over at the trailer, "Your horse I presume?"
"Yup… Do you want me to take him out?"
"Gladly."
First he went to his car to grab a few more sugar cube, "Bribery," he explained seeing the confused look on her face, going round to the back of the trailer, he unlocked the door and took a hold of the reins, the horse gave a snort as he trotted after Christopher.
"My, what a beautiful stallion." Joanne commented looking at the horses' shiny coat.
"Yeah, he is." Christopher said, smiling as he rubbed his hand up and down its neck. Stopping, he offered the horse some sugar cubes which were gladly accepted. "His name is Seikinen-Seth."
"That's an interesting name." She commented then looked at the horse nervously, "Uh, I think it would be better if you move the horse to the cargo section."
"Sure, no problems." He gave a gently tug on the rein and chuckled his tongue, "Come." Seikinen-Seth snorted before trotting after Christopher.
Leading the horse up the ramp that Joanne had directed, he saw a large area that was designed much like a stable. "There is food and water available and there will be a crew who comes down into this area every half hour to check on your horse."
"I see." He closed the gate and looked over at the lady, "Why did you want me an hour eariler anyway?"
"Well, it would be best for your animal to get used to the environment first before take off right? So, this was the best way." She started back down the ramp, "Oh yes, before I forget." She looked back at him, "Your luggage. We can load it on now if you wish."
"Okay then." Going down the ramp he followed her and went back to his car, taking out the luggage he loaded it on a the airport buggy that one of the staff had brought. Once finished he decided to just keep his backpack for his on-flight bag.
Thanking her he got back into his car and parked it in the long-term parking section before heading through the doors of the airport.
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"Hey! Christopher!" Looking around for the source of the voice he grinned as he saw Yuki make her way over, Solomon following behind was currently engrossed in a book.
"Ah, Miss. Muto, Solomon."
"Hello, Christopher. How long have you been here for?" Yuki asked in curiosity.
"Just under an hour. Oi, old man, watcha readin'?"
Solomon looked up, "Huh? What?" He then spotted Christopher and glared, "Oh, you. Stop calling me old!"
"Sure, sure. So what are you reading that's so important?" He asked, trying to peer at the pages.
"Nothing for your eyes. Just collected information on the Pharaoh's tomb and the Ultimate Game."
"Uh huh." Whatever interest there had been at the start was no gone. Shrugging he turned to Yuki, "So, what gate do you leave through?"
"56. You?"
"13-" He was suddenly interrupted by a voice over the loud speaker.
"Will those who have international flights to leave at 10:30 please go to your right gates now. Thank you."
"Oh, well that's us." Yuki said, looking around with light purple eyes.
"Yeah. Well, it's been nice knowing ya, I'll try and pay you a visit sometime." He held out his hand to shake.
"Thanks. I'll look forward to it." She accepted the shake and was suddenly pulled into a hug.
"I'll miss you, Yuki." He patted her on the back and broke the embrace, then looked over to Solomon who had continued his reading, "And you too Solomon." He held out his hand.
"What? Did someone call me?" He looked around then spotted the outstretched hand, "Oh, Christopher." He gave a genuine smile, "Even though you can be annoying, you've been a great co-worker. Thanks." He accepted the handshake.
"O-old…man…" He looked at him, sniffing slightly then pulled him into a tight embrace, laughing, "That's the nicest thing you've ever said!"
"C-can't…b-breathe…"
Christopher let him go and gave the two one last wave and a kiss (in Yuki's case) before heading off to the gates. "Goodbye!" He called back.
"Bye!" Yuki said, though partially blushing from the kiss.
Smiling to himself he walked through the gates, going through security before reaching the waiting lounge. 'Till next time.' He thought as he took a seat.
A man who was in a brown suit looked at him with his eyes narrowed and a glint in them, smirking the man closed his eyes and murmured, "That's what you think…"
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