Hello dear readers! I'm sooooo happy, because my vacation to Egypt comes near! Wednesday is my last day of school, and then, I'm leaving to Egypt! Yaaaay! Unfortunately, this story only has a few more chapters to go, (and when I say a few, I mean like five) but I really don't know how to end it. It's been like, a month, and I already have seven chapters! Wow, I would be happy if I had four! And I am really glad that I have 26 reviews! To some of you, that's like nothing compared to what you have, but to me, it means a lot. I just feel so happy that I have those reviews! I'm really happy… really, really happy. What are you reading this for? On with the story!
POV Tamara
I woke up from my sleep, and looked around me, finding myself in my room. I felt relaxed, but it did not last, because when I remembered what happened yesterday, I was once again on the verge of tears. They just spilled out like raindrops, falling onto the bed drop, while the sheet just absorbed them. I quietly sang to myself, trying as hard as I can to sooth the feelings inside me.
"Teardrops keep falling…
Falling,
Falling,
Spilling out of my eyes…
When I think of you, they just keep on falling,
Falling as if from the sky,
With your angry words, you struck blows,
Hurting me in more than one way,
And so the tears flow,
Falling,
Falling,
Falling from out of my eyes."
Tear continued to streak my face, and the song I was singing was just causing more to fall. I just continued to sing, not caring if I soaked the sheets, because all that mattered was letting out the feeling bottled up inside me.
"All I can think about is you…
My love for you ever so true,
Now you have left me,
I feel so alone,
Because all I can think about is you…
Teardrops are falling,
Falling,
Falling,
Spilling out of my eyes,
If I proved my love for you,
Would you believe my 'lies'?"
I broke down sobbing, unable to control the heavy surge of tears. The door creaked open, and I bolted upward, but I couldn't help sniveling.
"You okay Tamara?" Jou asked worriedly.
I smiled, and I sniveled again because of the snot falling out of my nose (A/N: Nasty, isn't it? Reminds me of my little sister…)
"Ah, I see you're pretty much miserable, ain't ya? Poor you. I really am hurtin' for you Tamara. Atem is out of sorts without ya, so I suggest you visit him an' apologize to him." Jou said soothingly.
When Jou said this, I suddenly became angry. Why did I have to apologize? I didn't do anything wrong. Atem was the one who yelled at me. If he was sorry, then he should come to apologize to me.
"No," I declared defiantly. Jou seemed a bit surprised then asked, "Why not?"
I looked at him seriously and said, "Either he believes me, or his cousin. If he chooses his cousin over me, he must not love me very much, now would he? If he won't believe me, then I have to take action without his help."
Jou looked at me in admiration, then turned serious and said, "But wha' if Atem don' know who to believe?"
I just shrugged, and said, "It's too late to wait. We have to take action now. If we don't arrest the people behind this plot, who knows what could happen!"
Jou sighed and said, "Fine. I'll do what I can. I'll gather as many guards as possible, and at night, you can ambush them in their sleep. Are you sure tha's the right thing to do? Ain't you gonna make Atem feel better?"
I shook my head as if I didn't care and said, "I couldn't care less."
That was the most untruthful thing I could have said. It was a lie. A big lie.
POV Atem
Tamara… I can't stop thinking about her. How could I have yelled at her? Is she telling the truth? Would my cousin really betray me? Does he want to overthrow me? Am I that bad of a ruler? That was the only explanation. I don't know whom to trust. I love Tamara so much… but I trust my cousin, because of all he's done for me. Would he really betray me? Would he? Or is Tamara lying to me? But, if she is, why? What would she gain from lying, and blaming it on my cousin? It all doesn't make sense. I'm so confused… I need guidance… but from who?
"Oh, Ra almighty," I prayed silently, "Whom should I trust? I am in desperate need of your guidance. I am so confused…"
I then lay back in my bed, wishing for the best…
POV Tamara
Middle of the night
I sneaked behind Jou, who was herding all the guards like cattle. I saw about 20 guards, which was enough for me. I spoke in Jou's ear quietly, who was still unaware of my presence.
"Are they ready?"
Jou nearly jumped three feet, and turned around quickly, only to find me bursting in laughter at the look of his face. He let out a sigh of relief and said, "Ya had me scared there, Tamara. Yeah, they're almost ready. They don' know that we're doing this against orders though. I suggest you don' say, ok?"
I nodded and said, "Let's go."
We trekked through the desert, avoiding all the dangers in the way. A poisonous snake bit one of the more foolish guards, so that took some time out of the journey. (A/N: I'm making it sound like they are stuck in the desert or something, not taking a short walk to a temple that's like 2 miles away) When the sun was nearly rising into the sky, we made it to the temple. I signaled the guards to stay quiet, and I slowly approached the tomb. I lifted the lid from the trapdoor, and entered.
Jou was staring at me intently, and when I gave the signal, led the guards after us. I made my way through the passage was, which was hard for 20 people to get through, and entered the final chamber. There, sitting on a golden bench, was the man we were after.
His white-blonde hair nearly shined in the dull, gray, decaying tomb, and his brown eyes were hard and cold. He had a strange smile on his face, which couldn't be described as friendly. He was dressed rather finely, in clothes made of silk rather than wool. I knew he obviously stole them… or did High Priest Seto bring them for him?
I narrowed my eyes at him, and with a prevailing smirk on my face. I was about to open my mouth, but then, his smooth voice cut in.
"Hello Tamara. We have been… expecting you."
POV Atem
Dream
I was alone, in a dark place, where not even a peep of light could be seen. I was virtually blind, unable to see anything. I stumbled, trying to find an exit to this blackness. Suddenly, I started to hear voices in my head.
"It's all your fault Atem! Why didn't you save her? Why didn't you do something? You knew what my father was going to do!"
No… it was Seto's angry voice yelling at me after Kisara's death. Out of blind anger, he blamed Kisara's death on me… He knew it wasn't anyone's fault. It was fate… Fate controls the future… there is nothing we can do about it…
"Yes there is." Said a voice, disturbing my thoughts. What could that have been?
"There is a way," the voice repeated, "You just have to take action."
"Who are you? What are you?" I asked boldly.
The voice laughed and said, "That is none of your concern. I am here to help. To show you the light. Follow the right path, and your future will be a prosperous one. Follow the incorrect path and meet your demise."
I narrowed my eyes and said, "Show me."
All of a sudden, a memory like trance came over me. In it, I was sobbing over the dead body of… Tamara? How could it result in the death of Tamara?
I was too shocked to speak. Then, I was watching another memory, but this time a lot happier. Tamara and I were clinging to each other, as if there was nothing in the world more important.
I whispered, "So this is the result if I go down the right path?"
The voice said, "Yes. Now it is your choice. It is time to make your decision."
I frowned and said, "Of course I want to take the right path, but how? What should I do?"
The voice said mysteriously, "Follow your heart. Listen to what it has to say, not your mind."
I was confused. Follow my heart… what was that supposed to mean?
"But…"
End
I jolted up from the dream. My face and hands were sweaty, and I remembered clearly what happened in the dream. Follow your heart? What was that supposed to mean…?
The first thing I though about was Tamara. I went up to her room to apologize. I found a tablet there instead saying:
Atem:
Since you won't listen to me, I decided to take matters into my own hands. I have gone with 20 guards in search of the mastermind and High Priest Seto. You will see in the end that I was right all along.
Tamara
I frantically ran into Seto's room, also to find it empty. I searched in all his rooms, every single wretched place he's ever even went to, but I still couldn't find him. I ran back into my room, and lied on my bed.
Matters can't get any worse… Tamara is gone, and Seto is also… Coincidence? I doubt it. I started to put my clothes on, getting ready to look for Tamara. Is it possible that he would betray me? I remembered the flashback I had in the dream. Does he still hold a grudge for Kisara? Possibly… Maybe Tamara was right all along… I am the blind one. I was so blind! How could I have doubted her? How?
"Get a camel ready," I said sharply to a servant, "We are leaving now."
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