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Shadow Guardian

Chapter 6 The road to understanding

The son of Ra

A young boy ran across the hallways he could feel himself burst from happiness, giggling he continued to run off as fast as he could. Another boy came suddenly into view and they collided into each other. The older boy groaned in pain and turned around to see who was running in the palace like a manic. He wasn't surprised to find his brother looking sheepishly at him from the floor next to him. A younger boy who was 8 years old stared at him. His eyes were extremely large, what were surprising next to their size were the fiery color and the powers that emitted from him.

The older boy couldn't suppress a shudder as he looked into the youth fiery eyes. The youngest of Ra's children had so much power, which had suppressed his older siblings. Even though he was the oldest he thought that his father would place the youngest of all his children in his throne of the gods. He wasn't jealous as other people may think he loved and adored his brother he too saw him worthy to follow in their fathers footsteps, he just wished if he could protect his brother from the burden of being a ruler, but he knew that his brother will not fail him.

He smiled and helped his brother up, they looked similar in some ways they both had inherited their fathers tanned skin and fiery eyes anther had inherited their mothers fiery passion and big heart, even his hair had a Blake shade to them probably inherited from their mothers hair with was so dark and soft that it would put silk to shame. He could imagine why his father was so careful with his youngest son he seemed so delicate and could easily break even though they all knew he was from it.

He sighed and asked him way was he running around like that. He was surprised to find the young hyperactive boy silent, his eyes no longer held their earlier mischief, but they were looking at him intently as if studying him. He felt as if his brother had heard what went on inside his head. Suddenly his eyes went back to normal holding only pure innocence and mischief. He looked surprised and started to think maybe that collision made him see things after all. The young boy started to shout out Papas here Mikotto, he's home and ran off in the same direction he was heading too.

But he suddenly stopped and looked at his brother as his eyes seemed to burn brighter don't understate yourself brother your worthy of Ra throne as much as I am I don't think I belong here I sometimes I feel that their something calling out to me telling me that my place is not among the gods, but I have another purpose. Trust yourself some more Mikotto you're more powerful then you realize our fathers throne is rightfully yours it's not my time to sit on it, but who knows what the future lays. With that he ran off

Mikotto stood their shocked from the words that came out of his eight year old brother's mouth. He then started worrying about what his brother said how could he feel that he doesn't belong to the realm of the gods that he had another purpose didn't gods choose their own fate or maybe fate does play a big part of their lives as well. His brother thought he was more worthy to hold the throne, but what about what he meant what the future may hold. He shook his head and started to go in the direction his brother had ran off to, his brothers words worried him went to the gods and the future of many lives were exposed and known to them how could they not know about something that does concern them. He stopped and vowed to himself that he would keep a closer eye on his youngest sibling and by Ra nothing is going to happen to him he would gladly lay his life for him no matter the cost.

On the other side of the palace the young boy continued to search for his father as if nothing had happened at the corridors a few minutes ago. Spotting his father getting off his golden carriage his son ran to him and was quickly enveloped in his fathers' warm arms. Well how's my little tike he asked looking fondly at his youngest son pushing his Sons hair gently from his eyes. Fine Papa I just collided with poor Mikotto a while ago.

He looked sternly down Hikari what did I tell to be more careful the young boy looked sadly at the ground he didn't want his father to be angry at him sorry papa ill be more careful next time I promise. He couldn't keep himself angry at the young child entices to see him he hugged him and asked him to be more careful I don't want to see any of you hurt. Looking up happily his son continued on chattering happily. Slow down Hikari I don't understand a thing lets go to your mother shell probly wonder why were late with that they left toward his royal quarters.

Meanwhile in the royal quarters

A young and beautiful maiden sat in a chair but the window overlooking the palace gardens reading a book she had gotten from the mortal realm she enjoyed reading and learning about human cultures from a more personnel point of view. Unlike the other gods she was actually a mortal she was born and raised among humans, Ra had fallen in love with her even before she was born at a older age he started courting her she loved the young and handsome man that always was their for her and readily offered her a shoulder to cry on and share all her worries and fears.

He always treated her as an equal unlike those days were woman were considered to be of a lower status then a man and was treated as good that was sold and traded. She was unlike others was fortunate to be born in an wealthy family her beauty was heard off and brought her courtiers even from lands beyond the sea but she had refused them all done she knew they only wanted her for her looks and to fulfill their diseurs. But she preferred to die an old maiden then to marry off in such a manner.

She wanted to be loved and treated as an equal. She remembered when she once ran to her father after one of her courtiers told her she was a whore that should only be bought and sold how dare she defy those who are better then her your not even worthy to look at me he hissed and left. Running to her father she asked him if it was true was she no better then a common whore to be played with and thrown aside. Her father looked sadly at her un like most other men he viewed women in a different manner, he remembered years ago he would have probably agreed with them but when he met her mother his world was turned upside down.

After meeting her in a ball he went a few days later to ask for her hand in marriage like her daughter she was just as a beautiful and had many suitors all of high classes but she has never settled down and accepted any of the proposals, it was rumored that she was engaged to a king of a far away land across the sea. But he didn't care he was determined to make her his, and nothing can stop him.

He was then surprised that she had refused his offer and even had dared to slap him when he proposed she looked angrily at him do you know why I refused. When I first saw you at the ball I felt my heart skip a few beats and I knew that this was a man I wanted to spend my life with, but you disappointed me Michael your just like everyone else do you even know me for who I am did you think about it for a moment to know the soul inside this body but you were to blinded only what your eyes could see and never allowed your heart to take you further.

She turned around and left she then turned around im sorry things couldn't have worked out I really loved you and would have been honored to be your wife and carry your future heir. He looked at heir surprise as she disappeared from view her words had cut deep into her soul and he saw himself for the first time as he truly was a selfish bastered who ran after a woman only to fulfill his lust and gain a trophy to be displayed to others.

He then realized that he truly loved her she was unique no other woman held hers spirit her eyes burned with undying passion and hope. He started to realize he had lost the only woman he could ever love and could love him back even more. From that day he started to change he promised himself he would be a better person no longer an ignorant fool but a more opened minded man. He started asking for women to have more rights and know held them in higher regard. But a shadow seemed to hunt him day and night as he couldt forget the woman he loved and lost. One day while writing the papers he heard someone coming into his study he asked who ever it is too leave. He then heard a soft laugh that would challenge a nightingale's voice in its purity and softness. I thought you have become more polite my dear. He looked up surprised Lily your here. She blushed yes Michael and I would like to remain here forever if you agreed to marry me.

He ran to her and pulled her into a tight but gentle embrace yes my love I would be honored to. He then brought his lips to her he gently bit down on her lip requesting entrance opening her mouth he quickly sled his tongue into her mouth he could taste cinnamon and sweet cream, neither of them wanted the kiss to end but air soon became a problem, puling her to another hug they quickly left to arrange for their wedding as soon as possible.

End of flashback

No my darling don't listen to foolish men like him you're a beautiful angel that the gods had blessed me with after your mother died I was heart broken f I hadn't left my foolish pride overcome me I would have had more time with her but you kept me going don't ever allow a person tell you that you are lower then him were all equal in the gods eye and so are you my child.

She smiled and remembered how she met Ra who with her father helped her heal, and to believe in herself once more. She smiled when she saw her son jump in her laps followed by her beloved husband I love you she whispered in his ear as he pulled her and Hikari into an embrace and so do I Lily I wouldn't know what I would have done without you. She lifted an eyebrow oh I didn't knew that Ra had trouble finding a woman to date. He started winning like a child come on lily you know you women can never be understood by men no matter even if that man was a god. 'We woman' she answered back placing Hikari gently on the floor she ran after her husband as he ran off trying to hide from her wrath.

To be continued…

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