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When I woke up I realized two things: first that I was in a bed that was not mine, and second, that whatever was cooking smelled heavenly.

I sat up. The bed was magnificent, big enough for five people. Four bed posts soared above me, ending in a scull at the top of each. The bed curtains had been tied to the posts so I could see. The blankets and pillows were black silk. I almost wanted to lie back down, it was so comfortable.

The rest of the room was no less grand. The ceiling was so high I had to crane my head up to look at it. The furnishings were cherry wood and black. I swung my legs out of bed, my toes just brushing the marble floor. I shivered, drawing one of the covers around me.

My suitcase and bags were in the corner, unzipped. I frowned and got up. They were empty. Instead, everything had been put in the dressers and neatly folded.

Again, that delicious scent wafted through the cracked door.

I might as well find out what that is, maybe I can find Anubis and explore a little bit too. I'd be here for nine months anyway-

Would it be nine months? A human was in their mum for nine months, I doubted gods carried the same amount of time. Humans carried for nine months and lived to around ninety. How long would something that lived indeffinantly be conceived for? I definantly did not want to be pregnant for a century. Would my baby be immortal?

That's enough Sadie, I chided myself. You can think on these never-ending thoughts later, right now you need food.

I got up and pulled on a light jacket, and my combat boots, which had been placed at the end of my bed.

I poked my head out of the door. The hallway stretched to either side of me, doors every few feet, all of them closed. The scent seemed to be coming from the right though, so I set off to the right.

The walls were barren and the doors closed. The hallway started to curve and the smell got stronger. My stomach rumbled excitedly.

Calm down, I'll feed you in a mo, I thought, pressing my hand to my stomach.

Light streamed through an open door, illuminating the hallway. I poked my head through, sniffing the air.

Possibly the strangest kitchen I had ever seen was spread out before me. Huge fires were lit in garage-sized fire pits, but it wasn't hot. Different makes and models of stoves were every few feet, all of them piled with cooking food. Pans, bowls, spatulas, spoons, and hundreds of other cooking utensils were stirring and frying on their own, zooming around the room. In the center of it all was a very large woman with her back to me. Silver hair was pulled into a ponytail and a brown dress and aprons her covering her large figure. She turned around and I only had time to register that she was old and had very pretty green eyes before she ran towards me with a shriek of happiness and gave me a rib crushing hug.

Oh gods, Tawaret has a sister, I thought, trying to breathe.

"Oh, dear, I'm probably squishing the baby, aren't I?" she fretted, pulling away. Her eyes studied me with an expression of motherly affection.

"I…. the food smells really good," I said shyly, shifting my feet. My stomach rumbled loudly as if to agree with me.

The woman's eyes filled with sympathy, "oh you poor thing! You sound half starved! Don't worry, my temple is very cozy. You'll be fat and happy in no time-"

"Last time I checked, this is my temple, Mrs. Brown, and she hasn't eaten in a while," a melodic voice crooned from the other side of the room. I whirled, landing my eyes on Anubis, propped up on the wall, sipping from a bottle of soda. My heart melted and I smiled meekly.

"Hello, my love," he purred, looking at me fondly.

Mrs. Brown pursed her lips at him in motherly sternness. "When I told you to go find a female, I did not mean instantly. I also didn't mean to get right onto reproducing either! I do not need a temple of little Anubis's running around. And really, I expected you to feed her better. She's half starved!"

Anubis raised an eyebrow at her teasingly. "I guess you should have been more specific on the breeding and all. And, I was not in charge of feeding her, so you can't blame that on me."

Mrs. Brown rolled her eyes at him, but I could tell she was amused.

My stomach rumbled again, even louder than the first time. I raised a hand to stop their argument.

"Can I please have something to eat?" I asked again quietly.

Mrs. Brown clapped her hands together, making a sound so loud that both Anubis and I nearly jumped out of our skin.

"Of course you can eat sweetie!" she exclaimed. "What do you want to eat? I can make any dish you can think of!"

I shifted my feet. "I don't care…"

"Give her some chicken and bread," Anubis said, coming to me and offering me a seat. I sat down and Mrs. Brown began working at the stove. I looked at Anubis and raised an eyebrow at him.

"I wasn't aware I was half starved," I said.

He smiled at me fondly. "Mrs. Brown thinks everyone is half starved. Although, I have to admit, you have lost a little weight."

"A lot of weight," Mrs. Brown said, appearing at my side and setting down a large plate piled high with chicken, corn, mashed potatoes, and a slice of steaming bread. I looked up at her in surprise. The food looked amazing. I couldn't remember the last time I'd been able to hold down food. The concept seemed foreign.

"Its okay sweetie," Mrs. Brown said, compassion filling her eyes. "You need to eat up."

Anubis handed me a fork. I took it and dipped it into the potatoes.

The food was delicious. I didn't realize just how starved I was until the food touched my mouth. I scarfed it down, clearing the plate within minutes.

"My love, you could've chewed if you wanted to, we wouldn't have taken the plate away if you didn't finish in five minutes," Anubis said in amusement. I blushed as Mrs. Brown took the plate away, ruffling my hair happily as she did so.

"Leave her alone, she was hungry," Mrs. Brown tittered.

I put my head on Anubis's shoulder and breathed in the familiar smell of his cologne. He slid his hands down from my back to my stomach and rubbed circles into the fabric.

"Here sweetie, have a bit of cake," Mrs. Brown offered, putting a small plate down in front of me. Despite how much I'd eaten, my mouth watered at the scent of the chocolate.

Anubis took his finger and dipped it into the icing, then smeared it on my nose. I gasped and punched him in the shoulder.

"Don't pester a woman when she's eating," Mrs. Brown scolded from the stove. "Especially a pregnant one."

I took a bite and once I put the fork down, Anubis took a bite. Together we finished the pie.

When we finished my eyes felt heavy. I slumped into Anubis, too sleepy to keep my eyes open. I felt too full. I'd definantly eaten too much.

"Sadie, are you sleepy?" Anubis said in amusement, looking at me dozing off on his shoulder.

"'m full," I mumbled.

"Really? Well, I'd hope so, you just about stuffed yourself," Anubis teased, leaning down to kiss the chocolate off my nose.

I blushed and sighed tiredly. "'m so sleepy."

Anubis smiled at me fondly. "I love you."

"I love you too," I immediately murmured sleepily. I closed my eyes and let myself drift off.