Thanks for the reviews Shaami, QHII & Sadistic Kitsune. This won't be the
last chapter as I had originally thought, so hopefully that will be good
news for you. I'm glad that you think the story (& my writing) is good &
thanks for saying it ^_^
Oh, I've started a new fic called Merwahmen so if you like, you can check that one out too, as that poor little thing is being ignored too ;_; Uh, anyway, I'll shut up now.
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I've been hovering over Nub for about five minutes now, he just passed out for no apparent reason, similar to how An did actually, so maybe he's gone to talk to neesan. What he said worried me though, what if she really can't come back? I hadn't considered that possibility at all; I just assumed that everything would be the same as it was. It was very naïve of me; nothing can be the same as it was.
An is still talking to Ishizu I assume, so he isn't aware that Nub is unconscious, or that Nef may be dead. I don't know that I should say anything, but I don't think that Nub would tell us anything either. I guess I'll just have to leave it to Nub's discretion, he knows us well enough to make a correct decision.
An's just come back in & looks worried when he sees Nub, I'm just about to tell him not to panic when Nub begins to stir. An kneels next to him & waits for Nub to wake up. Once Nub is sat up, An hugs him, making Nub smirk, his sense of humour really is strange.
"Are you okay? What happened?" An asks Nub, worry lacing his words.
"I'm fine An, I went to see Nef as well, there was something I needed to ask her."
I look at Nub inquisitively, but I know he won't say anything more, though that also means that Nef won't be coming back for definite, still, even if I don't get neesan back with me, I can't just refuse to help her, if she wants a resolution, then I'll be sure to help her achieve that.
"What did the others say An?" Nub asks, removing us both from our pondering.
"Ishizu & Malik will help for sure & Ishizu will talk to Shadi about it."
"Just like that? They just accept it, no problem?" I ask incredulously.
An nods. "Ishizu was fine with it, almost like she knew already."
"It wouldn't surprise me if the stupid priest did know. Either that, or they've been through such strange things that they've given up questioning it."
I snicker slightly at Nub's comment, though it does hold some logic. We have all been involved with what most people would find unbelievable to the point that it seems normal now. Perhaps they just trust us now since they know pretty much anything can happen when connected to my past.
"Do we just wait for Ishizu to call back, or do we need to make other arrangements?" An asks suddenly.
"We need Kaiba's help too." Nub states, surprising us both.
"Why Kaiba?" I ask, slightly confused.
"Other than getting into Egypt? The priest has information I need." He replies.
"Kaiba doesn't remember anything, nor would he help us." I state firmly.
"Just trust me on this, okay? Messheps will provide anything I ask him to."
I look at him sceptically, but nod regardless. Nub doesn't say things like that unless he knows he's right. Still, it seems strange that he could have such confidence in this matter; it isn't as though he knew Messheps. Perhaps Nefersheps told him something that would help? After telling An & I to wait here, Nub leaves that house, presumably to see Kaiba.
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Thankfully Sah & An weren't too difficult to convince, though they're obviously still concerned that the priest won't help, which isn't surprising, considering how Kaiba is. Still, Nef assured me Kaiba remembers more about his past than he lets on & that he knows about her, which is practically a guarantee that he'll help, as Messheps was very loyal to Nef, even if the same couldn't be said when it came to Sah.
I arrive at Kaiba's & knock on the door, surprisingly Mokuba answers the door & looks both shocked & confused that I'm there, which is understandable. Still, he looks similar to the goldfish I saw, so I have to try my hardest not to laugh.
"I'm here to speak to your brother." I state bluntly, mainly in an attempt to make him stop staring at me whilst looking like a fish.
"What do you want oniisama for?" He still seems to be in shock.
I growl slightly & he backs away & nods, before running off to get Kaiba. It's much easier to scare someone into doing what you want than it is to just ask, plus you can avoid stupid questions.
Kaiba shows up a few minutes later looking less than pleased, though whether it's because I interrupted his work or because I frightened Mokuba I don't know. I suppose it could be both, but I'd expect him to be a little angrier if it was.
"What is it thief?"
"We need to talk about a mutual friend Messheps."
He looks somewhat stunned, but quickly regains his composure. It seems Nef was right then, he does know a lot more than we realised. He invites me inside & quickly ushers me upstairs & into his office. Presumably not wanting Mokuba to know anything.
"So?" He asks tersely, his back to me.
"I need a few favours Messheps, or rather, Nef does."
He turns to face me; I assume he's trying to determine if I'm telling the truth.
"Nefersheps died a long time ago thief."
"Yes, she did, you're right. However, he soul got trapped in the Chaos Realm & she needs help to be released from there."
He nods slightly & turns away from me once again.
"The ritual, right? You want to go to where it happened?"
It is my turn to be stunned. If he knew about the ritual, why did he never say anything before?
"That's right. How do you know though?"
"It doesn't matter anymore. Let me know who's going & I'll arrange everything. I assume I'm required to perform the ritual?"
"That's what she said, yes. Arigato Kaiba."
I turn to leave.
"You really spoke to her?"
"Yes, how else would I know to come? She's fine, but tired, this needs to end."
"I'll do anything required. Just get on with everything & tell me what I need to do."
I confirm this & then leave, now that the hard part is down, we just have to gather the items & tell Kaiba who'll help. Then there is the problem of finding & obtaining the relevant scripture for the actual ritual, though hopefully Ishizu will have it, if not, it will be hidden in the remains of Perensheps, either way, I'll find it.
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Well there we go, Kaiba is finally involved & things are moving to a combination of past & present, though that does mean this story is almost over.
Anyway, I hope you enjoyed the chapter, please review & let me know. Arigato. Ja!
Oh, I've started a new fic called Merwahmen so if you like, you can check that one out too, as that poor little thing is being ignored too ;_; Uh, anyway, I'll shut up now.
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I've been hovering over Nub for about five minutes now, he just passed out for no apparent reason, similar to how An did actually, so maybe he's gone to talk to neesan. What he said worried me though, what if she really can't come back? I hadn't considered that possibility at all; I just assumed that everything would be the same as it was. It was very naïve of me; nothing can be the same as it was.
An is still talking to Ishizu I assume, so he isn't aware that Nub is unconscious, or that Nef may be dead. I don't know that I should say anything, but I don't think that Nub would tell us anything either. I guess I'll just have to leave it to Nub's discretion, he knows us well enough to make a correct decision.
An's just come back in & looks worried when he sees Nub, I'm just about to tell him not to panic when Nub begins to stir. An kneels next to him & waits for Nub to wake up. Once Nub is sat up, An hugs him, making Nub smirk, his sense of humour really is strange.
"Are you okay? What happened?" An asks Nub, worry lacing his words.
"I'm fine An, I went to see Nef as well, there was something I needed to ask her."
I look at Nub inquisitively, but I know he won't say anything more, though that also means that Nef won't be coming back for definite, still, even if I don't get neesan back with me, I can't just refuse to help her, if she wants a resolution, then I'll be sure to help her achieve that.
"What did the others say An?" Nub asks, removing us both from our pondering.
"Ishizu & Malik will help for sure & Ishizu will talk to Shadi about it."
"Just like that? They just accept it, no problem?" I ask incredulously.
An nods. "Ishizu was fine with it, almost like she knew already."
"It wouldn't surprise me if the stupid priest did know. Either that, or they've been through such strange things that they've given up questioning it."
I snicker slightly at Nub's comment, though it does hold some logic. We have all been involved with what most people would find unbelievable to the point that it seems normal now. Perhaps they just trust us now since they know pretty much anything can happen when connected to my past.
"Do we just wait for Ishizu to call back, or do we need to make other arrangements?" An asks suddenly.
"We need Kaiba's help too." Nub states, surprising us both.
"Why Kaiba?" I ask, slightly confused.
"Other than getting into Egypt? The priest has information I need." He replies.
"Kaiba doesn't remember anything, nor would he help us." I state firmly.
"Just trust me on this, okay? Messheps will provide anything I ask him to."
I look at him sceptically, but nod regardless. Nub doesn't say things like that unless he knows he's right. Still, it seems strange that he could have such confidence in this matter; it isn't as though he knew Messheps. Perhaps Nefersheps told him something that would help? After telling An & I to wait here, Nub leaves that house, presumably to see Kaiba.
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Thankfully Sah & An weren't too difficult to convince, though they're obviously still concerned that the priest won't help, which isn't surprising, considering how Kaiba is. Still, Nef assured me Kaiba remembers more about his past than he lets on & that he knows about her, which is practically a guarantee that he'll help, as Messheps was very loyal to Nef, even if the same couldn't be said when it came to Sah.
I arrive at Kaiba's & knock on the door, surprisingly Mokuba answers the door & looks both shocked & confused that I'm there, which is understandable. Still, he looks similar to the goldfish I saw, so I have to try my hardest not to laugh.
"I'm here to speak to your brother." I state bluntly, mainly in an attempt to make him stop staring at me whilst looking like a fish.
"What do you want oniisama for?" He still seems to be in shock.
I growl slightly & he backs away & nods, before running off to get Kaiba. It's much easier to scare someone into doing what you want than it is to just ask, plus you can avoid stupid questions.
Kaiba shows up a few minutes later looking less than pleased, though whether it's because I interrupted his work or because I frightened Mokuba I don't know. I suppose it could be both, but I'd expect him to be a little angrier if it was.
"What is it thief?"
"We need to talk about a mutual friend Messheps."
He looks somewhat stunned, but quickly regains his composure. It seems Nef was right then, he does know a lot more than we realised. He invites me inside & quickly ushers me upstairs & into his office. Presumably not wanting Mokuba to know anything.
"So?" He asks tersely, his back to me.
"I need a few favours Messheps, or rather, Nef does."
He turns to face me; I assume he's trying to determine if I'm telling the truth.
"Nefersheps died a long time ago thief."
"Yes, she did, you're right. However, he soul got trapped in the Chaos Realm & she needs help to be released from there."
He nods slightly & turns away from me once again.
"The ritual, right? You want to go to where it happened?"
It is my turn to be stunned. If he knew about the ritual, why did he never say anything before?
"That's right. How do you know though?"
"It doesn't matter anymore. Let me know who's going & I'll arrange everything. I assume I'm required to perform the ritual?"
"That's what she said, yes. Arigato Kaiba."
I turn to leave.
"You really spoke to her?"
"Yes, how else would I know to come? She's fine, but tired, this needs to end."
"I'll do anything required. Just get on with everything & tell me what I need to do."
I confirm this & then leave, now that the hard part is down, we just have to gather the items & tell Kaiba who'll help. Then there is the problem of finding & obtaining the relevant scripture for the actual ritual, though hopefully Ishizu will have it, if not, it will be hidden in the remains of Perensheps, either way, I'll find it.
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Well there we go, Kaiba is finally involved & things are moving to a combination of past & present, though that does mean this story is almost over.
Anyway, I hope you enjoyed the chapter, please review & let me know. Arigato. Ja!