Through The Shadows – Chapter 6 – Breaking News
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Chapter 6 – Breaking News
Pharaoh Atemu was sitting on a large balcony in the height of the fifth floor. The sun was slowly rising up the desert, coloring the sand, the walls, the pyramids and the statues with pure gold. His country and at the same time his homeland, the place he ruled and loved was stretched before him, greeting him inall its glory.
Atemu remembered the empty horizons, the deserted and ruined fields, the burnt villages and the scared people when the forces of Darkness attacked Egypt. He was the one who defeated the Evil although he was only 15 years old. Then he was crowned King of Egypt.
He hadn't wasted any time; he had to rebuild the country, the villages and the farms, reinforce the army and prove to the ancient world he can rule the greatest kingdom ever. And he did it, as best as he could.
At that time when he was sitting in this peaceful morning light, the horizons were full of buildings and some magnificent palaces, architectonical magic indedd. The fields near the Nile were flourishing, the people were productive and Egypt had trade relations with other countries nearby.
Atemu had everything he wanted. Yet he lacked one thing, and he wished it would change soon. He wanted to marry and build a future with his wife, and Kisara was the one he loved. He wished she would love him back just as he loved her. He saw her several times, when her father brought her to couple of festive events in the palace, and fell in love with her. (But how does she feel?) thought Atemu as he got up and walked into his rooms. The sun glittered in his window's glass, and Atemu leant to fish out his pyramid necklace from the box of jewels he had, and then he went out the room and down the stairs. After all, he was the Pharaoh, and he had many important things to do.
Kisara was running wildly after Seth. She had to see him, to talk with him once again. She wanted just to see his face, to hear him say he loved her. Her legs were hitting the wet ground, as she run after him to the river. Although he was walking slowely and she was running as fast as she could, she couldn't reach him.
"Seth! Please wait! Don't go away! Seth!" shouted Kisara, only to discover her voice was gone. She couldn't hear the words she was speaking. She tried to run faster, but Seth was getting away.
"Seth!" she called after him, running even faster, trying to touch him. She sank more and more in the river. Her clothes were already soaked wet, her hair fell into her eyes. "Please wait for me!" she pleaded, as she was almost drowning.
Her hand reached to touch him, but it passed right through.
"NO! Don't leave me! You promised!" Kisara started to scream as the water engulfed her, carrying her through the shadows to the depths.
As Atemu was walking in the corridors, he suddenly heard a horrible, yet familiar scream; he turned back and ran.
He opened the door to Kisara's room violently, and looked in amazement at Kisara screaming and crying in her sleep. He reached her bed, and sat down, looking at her with confused eyes. "Kisara?" he asked, touching her face gently. Tears were forming in her tightly closed eyes. "Kisara, wake up! What's going on with you?" he asked, shaking her again and again.
Kisara turned around, her eyes fluttering but hadn't woken up yet. "Kisara, wake up!" said Atemu harshly and struck her across the face. That caused her to open her eyes in a fearful whimper. She looked at Atemu's worried and regretful eyes.
"I'm sorry," he said quietly "I just couldn't wake you up. Please forgive me." He leant forwards and kissed her cheek "I'm really sorry."
(Was it a dream? Was I talking? Did I call Seth's name and expose us? Oh no…) thought Kisara as more tears appeared in her ocean eyes, streaming down from both the pain of the blow and the fear.
"Don't cry," whispered Atemu, his lips close to hers "You shouldn't cry…" he wiped the tears away "I didn't mean to hurt you, my dear Kisara, I really didn't mean to…" he brought her closer to him, kissing her. Kisara was frightened and almost lost her breath when he did so. Soon he let her go, she wasn't crying anymore.
"Are you feeling alright now?" he asked with concern.
"What – what happened?" whispered Kisara, still terrified. "When I came in you were crying and screaming. I thought something terrible happened but I saw you were still asleep. You probably had a nightmare," explained Atemu.
"What did I say?" asked Kisara worriedly. Atemu eyed her. "Nothing, you were just screaming. What happened? Was it indeed a bad dream?" he asked. Kisara nodded silently. Atemu looked at her beautiful eyes.
"Don't you ever worry Kisara," he said, caressing her face "I'd never let anything happen to you. I promise I'd make you happy. I promise." He held her to him and let her calm down from the incident.
When Ikana entered Kisara's room, some time later, she found her lying in Atemu's arms, expressionless look on her face, his hands playing with her long bright hair. Atemu raised his head up to look at her.
"Good morning, your majesty." said Ikana rapidly.
"Good morning." answered Atemu calmly, eyeing the young maid "I went here to see how Kisara was doing; I guess I need to go now." Atemu got up careful not to hurt Kisara, and walked through the room, passing Ikana. She bowed her head and waited for him to get out of the room. Then she closed the door and rushed to Kisara's bed. "Are you alright?" she asked.
Kisara's blank eyes were unfocused until Ikana gently touched her face "Mistress?" she asked her gently. Kisara sighed "I hate it when you call me like that," she said sadly, her lips moving slowly so the words came out in a whisper. The shock on Ikana's face was clear "I wish you would call me Kisara."
"It's alright, Kisara. So, are you alright? What was the Pharaoh doing in your room so early? What'd happened?" asked Ikana curiously.
"I…I just had a nightmare. I – I suppose I was screaming in my sleep. He woke me up. I think it's over now." said Kisara as she sat up in the bed. Ikana looked at her. Kisara was pale, and her skin was cold. She needed to see the sun, to breathe some fresh air. And she needed to eat something.
"Come on, I'll help you with the clothes, and then I will bring you some breakfast," said Ikana "I'm not ready to hear any negative responses. Let's get you to the gardens."
"Yes, I believe so." said the servant.
"It is such a pity! Yet if it is something so important – I can not stand in his way," said Atemu "How long will he be away?" he asked. "I think he is going for a month or so," said the servant "My master said it is very important for his son. He hopes it isn't bothering you to have him away."
"No, he may leave. I've said it already, I can't stand in his way if it is so important. Those people really need his help, and I can manage without him for awhile. He did so much for me. Just tell him to be careful." said Atemu and sent the servant away.
He got up and looked outside the window (Alright, some more troubles. But I think I can manage. I just have to find Mahado. He will do the traditional ceremony, if Seth has to go. He is a good priest, if he is willing to travel to this distant village to help the poor people.)
Kisara was sitting alone outside in the sun. Ikana had to do her chores, and Kisara waited for her. She looked at the flowers surrounding her, touching the velvet petals and inhaling the honey smell. She heard the trickle of the river near her, and it caused shivers run down her spine as she remembered the cold river in her dream. She remembered the feeling of sinking in the icy waves.
She looked as a servant passed her, running from the palace to do his duty – delivering information. He looked familiar… (He is one of Seth's servants. I wonder why Seth sent a servant to the Pharaoh. I hope everything's alright.)
Ikana then joined Kisara in the garden, and by lunch the girls talked and walked in the warm sun, and before the food was served, Ikana took Kisara to the river, so Kisara could bathe herself in the sacred waters.
"My Pharaoh," said Mahado as he bowed his head "I'm glad to be here today." the millennium ring and his earrings chimed as he moved.
"Good to see you too, Mahado," said Atemu and smiled "I have to ask you to do something very important for me."
"I will fly to the stars and back, if needed." said Mahado immediately.
"I think it is simpler than that," said Atemu with amusement "You know, Seth had to go to some distant village to help the poor people. He was supposed to arrange the traditional part of my wedding ceremony – but now he's gone. So I want to ask you to do this for me. The ceremony will be in two weeks and three days, and the preparations are almost over."
Mahado's smile widened. "This is a great honor for me to help you, your majesty. I will arrange your wedding, I assure you. You don't have to worry." Atemu nodded "I knew I can rely on you Mahado. By the way, do you want to join us for lunch? I hope Ikana brings Kisara back. They went to the river and haven't come back yet." said Atemu as he led the priest to the dining Hall.
"I heard there were some problems with your bride," started Mahado carefully. "Yeah, there were." admitted Atemu silently "I think it takes her some time to get used to this change. I heard she had very ascetic lifestyle before. Her father was very protective towards her. She tried to run away when he brought her to me. I know her father, he is a good person, but I'm afraid he was too harsh with her." said Atemu.
"I heard she was ill or something," said Mahado, still silently "Was it serious?"
"Yes, it appears she has some allergy for the calming medicine. She wasn't feeling well afterwards, but Ikana and I helped her to get better. Yet sometime I'm worried greatly about her. Today she had a nightmare, and I heard her scream in her sleep. I couldn't wake her up until I hit her. I regret this very much now," told Atemu.
"She will be alright," said Mahado "I believe she will do just fine." They reached the dining Hall, and walked in. The table was already set for them, and then two young girls walked inside the room. Mahado's eyes immediately fell on Kisara. (It has to be the famous Kisara…Well, she is very beautiful…I've heard about her beauty, but I've never expected her to be so noble…So graceful…)
Atemu studied Kisara's face for a moment, but she looked much better than in the morning. Her face was glowing, her eyes were calm and she smiled the most beautiful smile he had ever seen in his life.
He introduced Kisara to Mahado, and they sat and ate lunch. Mahado talked about his missions in the villages, and about the people. He talked about the Temple that was built in the south of the country, and stories about magic he heard from foreign priests.
Finally they got up. Atemu smiled at Kisara and put a friendly arm over Mahado's shoulder. "You know Kisara," he said calmly "I called Mahado here today to ask him a especial favor. He will arrange our traditional wedding since Priest Seth has to travel to some distant village." after this statement Kisara's face paled and her lip trembled nervously. "Wh-why?" she asked, her breath short "When will he come back?"
"I think in a month or so," said Atemu casually "Kisara, are you feeling well?" Kisara leant back, her hands feeling out the wall, her face pale. The feeling of sinking into ice from her dream, her hand that passed right through Seth, her screams, Atemu's hit...All these had her soul flaring inside her with pain. She wanted to scream again, but had no breath within her sore lunges. (No…It can't be…He…He left me here alone? But he promised… I – I can't believe that…I just can't...) Atemu looked at her questioningly "Kisara, are you alright?"
The last thing she remembered was Atemu's arms around her, and then came blackness of the starless depths.
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