Hello again my little feathers, DovieDM-1991-Promised Wings here I hope you enjoyed the last two chapters. I'm so sorry for the long update I have been really busy with work lately! Also I am still re-writing and updating previous chapters so if you would like to go back and read the changes you can.
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4/25/2014
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~ Chapter 13 – Dreaming of Goddesses ~
I stare up at the three goddesses before me in wonder with only one thought in my mind; what are they doing in MY dream? My wonderment at their appearance turned into concern, then fear.
"Do not be alarmed young one. We are not here to harm you. We simply wished to speak with you." Bastet said, beckoning me forward. I slowly took a step towards them and then another and another until I was standing but a few feet from the steps leading to the dais. Hathor gave a slight chuckle at my hesitation.
"What are you doing in my dream? Is this a dream or a-a-a vision? I don't understand… why are you here?" My confusion showed on my face as clear as day. Isis leaned forward in her throne. Her blue eyes gazed into mine with a deep penetrating stare. She was studying me like she was learning everything about my soul. She must have found what she was looking for because she gave a short nod for Bastet to continue and sat back against the chair.
"We have come to you and given you this dream-like vision because it is time. It is now time for you to face your destiny." Hathor said softly rising from her seat, placing her hands upon my shoulders as her brown doe-like eyes held my gaze. I looked from her to the other two goddesses in confusion.
Isis sat tall in her throne "Belle, you are special, One of a kind." Her tone was strong and mothering. "Your birth and rebirth has been written in the stars since the birth of the Nile; since the beginning of Egypt. The power you hold has been dormant for over three thousand years hidden so well by the gods that they were never revealed to you in your past life." The dreams! Now I understand they are memories; memories of my past life in Ancient Egypt. The stories my mother used to tell me as a child they are real!
"Do you understand now child? The dreams from your past were given to you to awaken you to the truth. You are meant to be a child of the gods, unlike Pharaoh who is simply a symbol and not a true descendant of the gods. You my dear one; you are the direct link between the gods and men. You are a true child of the gods. We created you and placed you within your mother's womb. Twice you have been born into this world, your purpose hidden from you to keep you safe from those that would use you against all that is good and bring about the destruction of the world. The evil god Set has wanted to kill you for the power you hold would put even him at bay. For you my dear are a goddess. That is your birthright." I was in shock at Isis's words. Me? a child of the gods? a goddess myself?! but how can this be, I am but a mortal woman! I swayed on my feet and Hathor reached out to steady me. I shook her off as the room stopped spinning.
"That's impossible how can- I- I am but a mortal! a human! If what you say is true then are my parents not my real parents? Has my life been nothing but one big lie!?" I screamed at them, tears falling from my hard gaze. Hathor tried to soothe me but I stepped out of her embrace. "Did my grandfather die because of me? because of this so called gift! this curse!" My voice dropped to a low whisper. I could feel my heart breaking at the thought of me being the cause of his death.
"Do not ever think that way! Bastet said sternly standing from her chair to stand face to face with me "Your grandfather died because of the murderous greed of the men that attacked your camp. It is not your fault but theirs. As for your parents… they are your birth parents and they loved you very much. Your mother knew of this and yet she did not tell you of your true calling because it was her wish that you lived as a normal human being. Your life has not been a lie. The three of us where assigned to be your guardians; to guide you on your journey and teach you about your gifts. There is one, undead, that will become a walking plague upon this Earth and you must be the one to stop him." Bastet wiped the tears from my eyes and embraced me; not a moment after two more sets of arms joined in on the hug. Calmness washed over me like a cool breeze and I no longer felt so alone… but there was one thing that was bothering me. I pulled away from the embrace and asked "Who is this man I keep seeing in my dreams and why does Ardeth Bay look so much like him?" Hathor giggled while Bastet smirked and Isis grinned. My confusion must have been amusing because Hathor's giggles turned into peals of laughter. They obviously knew something that I did not.
"The man Nekht and Ardeth Bay are one and the same. Nekht is Ardeth's past life as Ra-nefer-u was yours. He is you protector, hand-chosen by the gods to keep you safe; it is by chance that you have come to meet one another once again after three thousand years of waiting, though he does not know who he was or what was his mission. You will see him again, but it is not for you to tell him of this. He will learn in time. And now it is time for you to awaken young one. Remember, we will always be with you. When you awaken there will be an amulet waiting for you. If you ever need us or wish to speak just grasp the stone in your hand and say 'Setsher Nut Ameru' and we will come." Isis kissed my forehead and all became dark.
I bolted in my seat with a gasp, the sun beamed down on me as I rubbed my tired eyes, finding myself still outside on the balcony where must have been sitting since the night before. I started to stand from the chaise when I heard a soft clank as something fell from my lap to the floor. I slowly bent down to pick up whatever had fallen and found it to be a necklace. I hesitated to pick it up, and when my fingers touched the cold stone of the jewel a shock shot up my arm, causing me to almost drop the necklace back onto the floor. Suddenly my mind was flooded with memories of the dream from that night. Soft whispers lingered; "Remember, we will always be with you. When you awaken there will be an amulet waiting for you. If you ever need us or wish to speak just grasp the stone in your hand and say 'Setsher Nut Ameru' and we will come." The dream was real!
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Sorry it was so short and it took me forever to get this out but life happened to pull me away from writing for a while. Hope you enjoyed it Favorite and Review Please thanks! Until next time…
DovieDM-1991-Promised Wings signing out!
