Konnichi-wa! It's been awhile, but not near as long as Loki usually takes! -hides- Don't hurt me!! Anyway, this is a recent one. Not so sure about this one... but oh well. I think this one's even new for Loki! -gasp-
Well, here ya go!
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"Once, long ago, I could have been Pharaoh," Ally heard P. Seto talking to his mirror again as she went down the hallway past his room. He had explained to her that the mirror was crafted by his father as a gift to his mother, and was the only thing that reminded him of his "previous life," as he called it. He would often tell his mirror stories of his past so he wouldn't forget them. She stopped and decided to listen to this one.
"It was when I was younger, and not as wise," he laughed.
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"Sutekhotep! How great to see you!" Terat cheered. She was a pretty girl; she was nice, cheerful... But something was missing. He just couldn't love her. But she was his cousin and friend, so he was happy to see her. They embraced, and he could tell she loved him; he felt bad that he couldn't return the feeling.
"It is good to see you as well, Terat. What brings you and your father, Pharaoh, here?" Sutekhotep remembered to be very nice to Akhenra – he gave Sutekhotep his position as High Priest of Amun – well, helped him get there – and he could take it away just as easily. The young man bowed to the large Pharaoh in the custom of the priests and Terat explained, "Father is traversing all the Two Lands (':'). He wants the people to know that the Living Horus (':') is still in good health. I requested that we come here so that I may see you." The last sentence was added with one of her large trademark smiles.
That was one thing Sutekhotep liked about Terat: her beauty and the ways in which she showed it. Her features were small and delicate, as was the rest of her body. The thin white linen draped over her even, light bronze skin and contrasted her dark gilded braids and lively black eyes. Sutekhotep remembered how much he loved her smile. It seemed to take up half of her face, and she looked about four years old when that smile came to her face. He thought her very adorable, but he desired a more mature woman... The priest brought himself out of his reverie and invited his guests inside for the evening meal.
"Dearest Pharaoh, I am most honored that you would sup with such a priest as me on this lonely night." Sutekhotep bowed his head low and heard Akhenra laugh heartily.
"You need not be so humble, my friend. I have an offer for you, but it will not be available to a groveling boy. It will be given to a man who is a friend of mine."
Sutekhotep sat back in his chair. "Do continue, Phar... Akhenra."
"Terat, we are soon to talk of business, as men are prone to do. Would you care to leave us? I do not think Sutekhotep would mind you playing with his pup, would you?" The powerful man turned to the brown-haired priest with and imploring look. Terat left the room excitedly with a nod from Sutekhotep.
"Now we may speak with comfort. My offer is that you wed my daughter." The pharaoh held up his hand before Sutekhotep could politely refuse. "Consider the results of this union. I believe that you could make a fine Pharaoh, and if you marry Terat, you would."
"I—but I—what if—what about—"The priest was unable to even finish his sentences.
"I will give you until Ra enters Tuat (':') again. I am aggrieved that I cannot give you more time, but I must continue my journey." Akhenra stood and walked to the door. Sutekhotep followed as the large man called for his small daughter, who came running with the brown pup at her heels.
"I understand. Farewell, friend." He shook hands with the pharaoh and hugged Terat, and stood at the door and watched as they left.
The priest walked through the market the next day, thinking about his choice. Become Pharaoh, or live with the woman he loved? Somehow, lost in his thoughts, he arrived in front of Rain's house. He smiled, watching her silhouette move around in her room. He walked home, still smiling. He arrived at sunset and saw Akhenra waiting for him.
"I've made my decision," he announced.
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Ally smiled at P. Seto's choice. She continued walking down the hall, knowing and loving the fact that she had a rare man for a boyfriend.
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':' The Two Lands are Upper and Lower Egypt. They get their names from their elevations; Lower Egypt is north of Upper Egypt.
':' The Living Horus is another name for the Pharaoh. Horus is a very important figure in ancient Egyptian mythology.
':' According to the Egyptians, Ra, the sun, is birthed by Nut, the sky, each morning. That is the Egyptian explanation for the red sunrise. During the day, Ra travels across the sky in a boat. At the end of the day, he is swallowed by Nut and enters Tuat, the underworld, where he fights off demons and evil creatures until he is born again the next day.
Please tell me if there's anything else anyone is curious about! And tell me if ya like it! I've already started on chapter five, but it still might take a while because I love procrastinating!