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I sat up in bed, rubbing my eyes. Yesterday had been the strangest day in my life, if you didn't count the world almost ending a few years ago. Then my heart skipped a beat when I remembered Anubis kissing me again just before he returned to the Underworld with Ammit. Wow, just...I really didn't know what to say. But I now knew one thing for sure: I had fallen in love...with a god. I shook my head, trying to push Anubis into the back of my mind, but he was winning. Sighing, I quickly washed, and met my brother in the other room for breakfast. Uncle Amos and Khufu were already there, and Zia waved politely but rather coldly. I shivered, wishing I still had Anubis's jacket. Speaking of Anubis...my cheeks reddened considerably. Carter raised an eyebrow but didn't comment.

"Agh!" Khufu shrieked from where he was concentrating on a cup of Jell-O. He offered it to me.

"Good morning to you too, Khufu," I said cheerfully, "And no, but thanks for the offer." Carter was staring at me as if I had grown another head. Talking to baboons now was considered a crime, was it? I took my seat. Khufu had already finished the Jell-O and was now munching on an Oreo cookie.

Carter was looking thoughtful. "Why don't you stay inside for the day, Sadie? I heard on the news that it would rain." This was a little suspicious, if I do say so myself. I was sure something was up, and he didn't want to tell me about it.

"I'm not doing anything you say," I muttered, taking a sip of my milk. Zia exchanged a glance with my brother, and the look on her face clearly read, I told you she wasn't going to listen. So Zia knew what Carter was up to, did she? Great. Fantastic.

"Come on, Sadie," Uncle Amos jumped in, as if he also knew what Carter and Zia knew [Geez. Am I the only one left out of this conversation?], "There's going to be a really interesting basketball game in half an hour. We should all watch and have some family-bonding time!" Khufu instantly looked excited at the mention of 'basketball'.

I nearly dropped my cup. "Can Anubis come too?" I asked hopefully. The three exchanged a glance, and almost instantly the atmosphere darkened. Uh-oh. Something bad was going to happen, I just know it.

"Sadie..." Carter began, taking a deep breath, "I'm not sure how to explain this, but...it's for your own good. Please stop seeing Anubis. I'm asking you. Please. I-I don't want you to suffer any more than you need."

"He's right, Sadie," Zia agreed softly, her eyes filled with sympathy. I did NOT need sympathy, especially from her! And what the bloody hell were they talking about, anyway? I don't see any harm in going...er, out with Anubis!

Even Uncle Amos looked serious. And that was definitely not good. "Listen, Sadie. I know that you seem to...ah, like Anubis, but you also know that he is a god. It is too dangerous for a mortal and a god to be together."

"I DON'T CARE!" I yelled, unable to control my temper any longer. "What's wrong with me being with Anubis?" I could feel the tears start to fall. No. Anything but crying. I couldn't help myself. "I...I love him! And there's nothing you can do about it, so why don't you all just leave me alone?" Unable to stand this, I turned and stormed towards the door.

"Sadie! Wait!" Carter called after me, but I ignored him. I slammed the door behind me and took off down the street, blinded by my tears. I turned to the direction of the graveyard, hoping with all my heart that he would be there. The ground started to tremble below me. Was it an earthquake? I didn't know. Nor cared, for that matter. I simply ran and ran. Anubis...oh, what am I supposed to do? I didn't even notice the terrified people running past me.

The ground shook. Only when a voice that made my heart flutter called out, "Sadie!" did I look up, just in time to see a building about to crash. Right on top of me.

A/n: Well...that's chapter 10! What do you guys think? Like it? Love it? Hate it? Suggestions, opinions and ideas are welcome! :D And I've started reading The Throne of Fire, which is extremely awesome by the way! (Although let's say that I still think Sanubis is the best! I won't give you any more spoilers). But she and Walt... just not meant to be.

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