Khet sighed again as she packed up her few belongings. However, her mind was not on her work, but on that of her siblings. Or more specifically, the fate of Akila. How would she take this news?

While her other siblings had split up, though they always keep in touch, Akila was the only one who had stayed at the temple, besides herself of course.

She worked in the library. As the sole librarian. She enjoyed it though. Akila had always been one for solitude. Just like herself.

Though, she got to reside in her own room, without the annoyance of nine roommates.

Lucky her.

However, her thoughts were interrupted when Ain barges in on the verge of tears.

"Khet! Akila is gone!"

She drops what she was holding and turned around sharply.

"What?"

"Akila…she's been kidnapped…by a thief!"

Khet looks at her friend puzzled. "What? Who?"

"Bakura! And it's all my fault! I told him where the library was!"

That did it. Ain burst into tears.

Why? That was an intriguing question, but not one that could be answered at the moment. Khet considered for a moment going after her, but decided against it. Akila could take care of herself. She probably wouldn't appreciate the help anyway.

"It's okay, Ain. Akila can take care of herself."

She looks up. "Really?"

"Yep. Relax. She'll be fine. Trust me…"

Ain smiles, then noticed the packed bag on the ground.

"Oh, are you ready to go?"

Apparently she'd heard already.

"Yes. Unfortunately."

Ain laughs. "I would love to be in your sandals."

"Huh?"

"Oh, come on! Don't tell me you haven't noticed that Pharaoh Atemu is hotter than anyone here!"

"No. I haven't"

"Liar. I would give anything to be you right now."

"As would I."

Khet scooped her bag up and walked out the door. Ain follows her to the foor of the temple.

"Khet."

Khet turns around to be hugged tightly by Ain.

"You don't give yourself enough credit." Ain whispers into her friend's ear. She was afraid to speak too loud- afraid she'd cry.

Khet smiled and Ain let go.

"We'll miss you."

"Ain. I think you'll be the only person who will miss me."

Ain rolls her eyes. "Bye, Khet! Good luck!"

They waved and Khet headed toward the gate.

Meeting her there was the High Priestess Ramla.

"Kamilah-Khet., you are wondering why you were chosen for this task and honor, rather than someone else."

Khet nodded. That had been exactly what she'd been thinking.

"The Goddess Bastet herself told me. Behind her were the Isis and Thoth. All three backed Bastet in her choice. Reasons, they would not tel, but they did tell me that you were to go. Although I believe Bastet said something about she wouldn't want to spend her life in a temple, and neither would you. You were meant for something beyond these city walls. And as the gods say, it shall be done."

Ramla pulled out an amulet in the shape of a cats head. It was of beautiful silver workmanship.

Khet gasped as Ramla slipped the pendant over her head. This was too beautiful for her to wear.

"Be strong, Young one. And may the goddess protect you."

Khet smiled and nodded, more surprised then ever when the Priestess hugged her tightly.

"Be strong." The whisper was. Then the priestess herself walked back into the temple, leaving Khet at the gate.