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Chapter 11

Same Day, Coronation Ceremony

Atemu was trembling. Seto stood to his right, with Keket on his left. Father was dead. He had tried to push it away, tried so hard. The coronation however, brought it all back. He was dead. They would never open a feast together again nor would he ever hear him announcing the start of the High Nile Festival ever again. Still, he remembered Keket's words from that day. Be Strong. I'll try, he thought to himself, I'll try.

The Next Day

The coronation was still going. Atemu was trying really hard not to get as drunk as was possible and forget all his grief but the most important part was yet to come. He had to be accepted by the Millennium Puzzle. That wasn't happening until sunset so he was not drowning his sorrows until he truly took his father's place.

That Evening, The Sun Has Set

This is it. There was no turning back. He would soon be the Pharaoh of Egypt and the most influential man in Khemet or he would be dead. He actually hoped it was the latter. I'm too young for this! Little did he know of his distant successor, Tutankhamen, who would rise to the throne at age nine. He felt the chain fall around his neck. There was a brilliant flash of golden light and suddenly, he felt something heavy fall on his head. He heard gasps all around him and he turned around slowly. Did they set the crown on his head already? Atemu!, came Keket's urgent voice. What did you do? What? What did he do? I didn't do anything! …Why? What happened? Was he bald? Oh no! He was bald wasn't he? Um… Not sure if you know but…there's a weird crown on your head. I for one have never seen it. I don't think Seto has either. Atemu sighed. Oh, for the love of Ra. Why does this stuff always seem to happen to me?

Two Days Later

"Atemu." Keket's voice rang through the room. "Can I speak with you later?"

"Yeah…" He looked at her distractedly. "Why?"

"There's a reason I said 'Later'." She responded, eyebrows raised. "Any other pointless questions?" After he shook his head no, she swept out of the room. She walked out confidently but the expression on her face was anything but the same. She truly looked like she was facing the dragon. The servants scuttled away. They had many things to prepare for the gathering tonight. There was no time to be distracted by the lady.

That Night

Keket took a deep breath before she entered into the Grand Reception Room. Atemu was seated in the larger throne with many foreign princess clustered around him. Keket snickered at his situation. All of them were dressed like primitive slatterns (sluts). Their makeup was caked on, attempting to outline their check bones and eyes but only succeeding in making them look like … She probably shouldn't say. Their dresses were so see-through, you could barely tell they were wearing anything. Ra, they had no idea how to win a guy. They sure were giving the other guys an eyeful. Like Kisara, Seto, and Atemu, her clothing was slightly sheer, nothing like what those… never mind… were wearing. She knew men were scanning her body appreciatively but she only had eyes for one guy. Sauntering up to the throne, she walked around the crowd to lean against the side of his throne. "I'm offended Atemu! You started the party without me?" The sluts were looking at her in a combination of awe, anger, and a bit of fear. The awe came from speaking with the Pharaoh in such a casual manner, the anger from taking his attention, and the fear from her appearance. Sure she was rather tall. And she had silver streaks through her hair. And she had brilliant silver eyes. And her teeth were unnaturally sharp. But that wasn't something to be afraid of, right?

"Oh my! I've offended the lady." Atemu responded with a grin. "I can't believe it. Would I be able to make it up with a dance?"

"It would be a start," Keket shot back with a haughty sniff, before they both broke into laughter and Atemu led her to the dance floor.

AN: Woohoo! Gotta make this quick cause I hafta go. I hope you guys like my new name! Do you? It means 'Priceless-Daughter' in Egyptian. Review please? They're what remind to keep updating. BTW, anonymous reviews are accepted. They have been for a while but I never got to mentioning it. See ya!