Arigato for the review as always Shaami.
*pouts* I am so bored. Also, no ones reading this, which sucks -_-
Anyway, I'll shut up now & write the chapter.
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It's suddenly become bright & I'm no longer in my newly acquired body. Hopefully, this means I'm going to see Nefersheps in the Chaos Realm, because I need answers & guidance. I feel myself solidify & this confirms for me that I'm in another realm.
"First little An & now you too. I haven't had any visitors in thousands of years & now I get two within a matter of minutes." The voice is definitely Nef's.
I smirk slightly & open my eyes; her smiling face is certainly a welcomed sight.
"Well, Pharaoh & myself have been sealed away too you know."
"Yes, I'm aware of that. What is it you came here for Nub?"
Always straight to the point & honest, nice to know that hasn't changed.
"Nef, you say you want freeing, I need to know, is it your soul you want releasing? Or are you still alive somehow?"
She sighs tiredly & that's more than enough to answer my question. Damn, I was really hoping I was wrong.
"I'm afraid your instincts are correct Nub, I've been dead for a long time but because of this realm, I can't gain any sort of, end. I just want to be allowed to rest in peace."
I nod slowly, I understand her need for a resolution, but I can't help but feel disappointed all the same. Even if I knew the truth, I still hoped we could get the past back, that we could regain our simple world.
"I know Nef. What am I meant to tell them? They may not want to do this if they know you'll be gone for good."
"I don't know Nub, hopefully they won't ask. I can't ask you to lie for me."
"You could ask me to do anything & I would. I'll try & keep it quiet, I don't want you hurting here alone, even if it means I won't see you again."
I shake my head, willing the tears that have suddenly appeared to vanish. Nef must have noticed them though, as she sits beside me & places an arm around me.
"I'm sorry for all the pain this is causing you, but you have to understand, I died a long time ago Nub, you all have to accept that & move on."
"It was too much all at once, how could we just accept it? It wasn't fair! You were meant to be happy, we were all meant to be happy."
I feel liquid running down my face & bury my head on her shoulder. She soothes me; just as she did with An when he was little. It's relaxing, yet at the same time, it's painful, because it's another reminder of the past we lost. Isn't there another way to save her without losing her? I just want to go back home, back to the little hideout & forget this ever existed; I just want to be free & happy again. More importantly, I want An, Sah & Nef to be happy.
"Just relax, I know it was hard for you both back then, but the past is the past Nub & you have to let it go & move on. I can't be there to hold your hand forever."
I look at her, startled, I hadn't realised that this is my selfishness & fear, not good will for her, or anyone else. When did I become so weak? She's right; I rely on her far too much.
"Sorry Nef, I didn't realise what I was doing."
She just smiles softly & stands up, turning her back to me.
"One little ritual & I'll be free. You can't have something which is already lost, but, that doesn't mean you can't get your wish."
"My wish? You mean, home?" I hope this isn't wishful thinking.
She doesn't answer & remains unmoving, which lowers my hope considerably.
"Idiot thief, you quit too easily." Set states, callous as ever.
"Shut up. The hell would a shadow monster know?" He always annoys me so much.
He smirks cockily. "I'm a god, thief. We've been watching you idiots for a long time, I know all too well how much of a quitter you are."
"Behave Set, this isn't the time for petty bickering." Nef sounds tired, I guess this has been hard on her.
Set bows his head in apology & leaves the room, Iset tagging along behind him.
"Just tell me what I have to do." I say once they've left. I won't turn my back on this, not now I know how much this place has hurt her.
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There you go Shaami, another chapter all done. I think I might attempt to finish this one next chapter, its kind of lost all purpose & plot now. The chapters are pathetically short too.
Anyway, motto ato no.
*pouts* I am so bored. Also, no ones reading this, which sucks -_-
Anyway, I'll shut up now & write the chapter.
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It's suddenly become bright & I'm no longer in my newly acquired body. Hopefully, this means I'm going to see Nefersheps in the Chaos Realm, because I need answers & guidance. I feel myself solidify & this confirms for me that I'm in another realm.
"First little An & now you too. I haven't had any visitors in thousands of years & now I get two within a matter of minutes." The voice is definitely Nef's.
I smirk slightly & open my eyes; her smiling face is certainly a welcomed sight.
"Well, Pharaoh & myself have been sealed away too you know."
"Yes, I'm aware of that. What is it you came here for Nub?"
Always straight to the point & honest, nice to know that hasn't changed.
"Nef, you say you want freeing, I need to know, is it your soul you want releasing? Or are you still alive somehow?"
She sighs tiredly & that's more than enough to answer my question. Damn, I was really hoping I was wrong.
"I'm afraid your instincts are correct Nub, I've been dead for a long time but because of this realm, I can't gain any sort of, end. I just want to be allowed to rest in peace."
I nod slowly, I understand her need for a resolution, but I can't help but feel disappointed all the same. Even if I knew the truth, I still hoped we could get the past back, that we could regain our simple world.
"I know Nef. What am I meant to tell them? They may not want to do this if they know you'll be gone for good."
"I don't know Nub, hopefully they won't ask. I can't ask you to lie for me."
"You could ask me to do anything & I would. I'll try & keep it quiet, I don't want you hurting here alone, even if it means I won't see you again."
I shake my head, willing the tears that have suddenly appeared to vanish. Nef must have noticed them though, as she sits beside me & places an arm around me.
"I'm sorry for all the pain this is causing you, but you have to understand, I died a long time ago Nub, you all have to accept that & move on."
"It was too much all at once, how could we just accept it? It wasn't fair! You were meant to be happy, we were all meant to be happy."
I feel liquid running down my face & bury my head on her shoulder. She soothes me; just as she did with An when he was little. It's relaxing, yet at the same time, it's painful, because it's another reminder of the past we lost. Isn't there another way to save her without losing her? I just want to go back home, back to the little hideout & forget this ever existed; I just want to be free & happy again. More importantly, I want An, Sah & Nef to be happy.
"Just relax, I know it was hard for you both back then, but the past is the past Nub & you have to let it go & move on. I can't be there to hold your hand forever."
I look at her, startled, I hadn't realised that this is my selfishness & fear, not good will for her, or anyone else. When did I become so weak? She's right; I rely on her far too much.
"Sorry Nef, I didn't realise what I was doing."
She just smiles softly & stands up, turning her back to me.
"One little ritual & I'll be free. You can't have something which is already lost, but, that doesn't mean you can't get your wish."
"My wish? You mean, home?" I hope this isn't wishful thinking.
She doesn't answer & remains unmoving, which lowers my hope considerably.
"Idiot thief, you quit too easily." Set states, callous as ever.
"Shut up. The hell would a shadow monster know?" He always annoys me so much.
He smirks cockily. "I'm a god, thief. We've been watching you idiots for a long time, I know all too well how much of a quitter you are."
"Behave Set, this isn't the time for petty bickering." Nef sounds tired, I guess this has been hard on her.
Set bows his head in apology & leaves the room, Iset tagging along behind him.
"Just tell me what I have to do." I say once they've left. I won't turn my back on this, not now I know how much this place has hurt her.
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There you go Shaami, another chapter all done. I think I might attempt to finish this one next chapter, its kind of lost all purpose & plot now. The chapters are pathetically short too.
Anyway, motto ato no.