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Kuruelna Kahini Kilani - Hehe, I only update fast the things I don't write myself. Right now, I should be actually writing an essay for school but decided to do this first since the chapter is rather short.
As for my own variation of this fan fic, it may be a while before I actually post it since I'm doing a bit of research into Ancient Egypt so I can write one that is a bit more historically accurate.
NeferNeferi - Huh? Oh! I'm not the one who wrote this story; only translating it into English. Anyway, enjoy this short chapter.
Chapter 8
{An evening two days later}
The Pharaoh had completed the handling of the country's affairs when, because he was bored, he began wandering around the various areas of the palace. Yet all could see that his mood was very foul and tried to avoid him at all costs, deeply fearing that if they weren't careful, they would provoke an angry Pharaoh.
"Your Majesty …" At this moment, a man who did not care about anyone's mood came to disturb him.
"Don't bother me, Meti. If there's anything of importance, we can speak of it tomorrow …"
When the Pharaoh saw clearly who it was, he quickly wanted him gone.
"Yes, I know. But …" Meti began to speak but stopped.
"But what?! Don't be so hesitant!" The Pharaoh spoke, impatiently.
"… Today is the day of the sacrificial offering. During these few days, my Pharaoh, have you not taken into account the Queen's feelings … ?" Meti asked.
'The Queen?!'
The Pharaoh remained silent while Meti continued, "The Queen hasn't left her chambers recently. Your Majesty should know this … in the past, even if the Queen had been injured, she would still want to leave her chambers to breathe in the fresh air. But lately …"
Meti hadn't finished his thought when he was cut off by a signal from the Pharaoh.
"I know …" Using these two simple words, he made it clear that he did not wish to hear any more.
{The Queen's Chambers}
The Queen felt very anxious because today was a very significant day.
'It's finally here! It will be midnight soon! I hope Meti and Paneb had handled everything that needs to be done …'
She frequently looked out the window as she strolled around the room. She hoped that she could rely on this movement to relieve the worry in her heart.
At this time, she was suddenly embraced by someone behind her. A low and deep voice spoke near her ear, "What's wrong? Why are you so restless?" The Pharaoh!
The Queen turned her head around to look at him, her eyes slightly uncertain.
"My Pharaoh? Why are you … today …" Before she had a chance to finish, her mouth was covered by the Pharaoh's lips. After a while, the Pharaoh released her.
"I'm sorry. During these few days, I didn't pay attention to your feelings … and letting you take on all this suffering alone …"
Once more, he gently held her in his embrace. Of course, these intimate actions of the Pharaoh surprised the Queen very much.
'What is with the Pharaoh today? Why is he suddenly doing all this?' She thought.
However, thinking this was one thing. As she touched her cheek, she realized it was warm and that she was blushing.
"It's today … I think you must find this all hard to believe …" The Pharaoh spoke.
"Hmm …" The Queen nestled herself in his embrace as he tenderly held her.
"But … it will soon pass by. At least … we … still have a child."
"… That's true. The only one left …" she responded.
'Indeed! No matter how cruel the truth is, in the end … it will always pass …'
"Therefore … obey what the gods have planned for us." The Pharaoh then softly released his wife before continuing. "There's still five hours before midnight. You may have to do a little preparation …"
"Yes, I have already done what I need to do …" A slight change could be seen in her eyes.
'Our plan …'
Author's Corner:
Youlan: I originally didn't plan to write this chapter … but this is in response to a good friend's request … so I typed this up. Everyone shouldn't think that this is very …
Yami Youlan: Are you trying to do a Zhuang Xiaowei (Rika: I'm not sure how to translate this … I think it has something to do with pretending to be insane and foolish.)? No one craves this type of writing … if you were trying to type something intimate, then you should write something more hentai! That would make it readable!
Youlan: Hen … hentai …
Yami Youlan: That's right! No one will even care about such simple writing like yours! So you ought to try to absorb the merits of others …
Youlan: (Current State – listening to her surroundings, leisurely reading) completely ignoring Yami Youlan
First posted on April 13th and updated on May 6th of 2004 by Rika.