Breathe Again...

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Numb. That's all there is. Numbness.

Luna stared at the reins in her hands blankly. Four guards from her kingdom surrounded each side of her, making sure she wouldn't escape. They were leaving Egypt.

The original deal was that Luna could stay in Egypt as long as her engagement to the Pharaoh, Atem, went through. It didn't.

Atem was dead. Along with many of his priests and hundred of warriors. Atem's cousin, Seth, who was given the throne, tried to compromise with the Celestial Kingdom's guards...but it was no use. Luna couldn't stay. Egypt and the Celestial Kingdom were to be merged as a result of the marriage, but now that Atem was gone, King Artemis, Luna's father, wanted her home for she was the only heir to the throne.

The battle was awful. A giant monster by the name of Zorc, attacked the Kingdom of Egypt. Everyone fought with all they had but it was useless. People were dying and they weren't strong enough. To protect his Kingdom and the people he loved, Atem made the greatest sacrifice. His own life. Sealing his soul and Zorc's soul within the majestic Millennium Items, they were gone. Peace returned...but no one was celebrating.

While Seth kept busy, trying to rebuild the Kingdom and get everything back in order, everyone seemed...out of it. Khephera, a dear friend of Luna's and a priestess, would keep herself busy to keep her mind off of the tragedy. Mana, Atem's childhood friend and friend of Luna's, was working on becoming a new high priestess of the Millennium Ring. But it was often that she would break down into tears to mourn the loss of her dear friends.

During this time, Luna mostly remained in her chambers. She couldn't eat. She couldn't sleep. The first few nights, she would cry into her pillow. But then the numbness set in and it had felt like she had no more tears to shed. She would often just sit on her bed, staring into the nothingness. A few times her friends would come in to try and talk to her, but the conversations were weak and lacking. A few weeks later is when the Celestial guards arrived to Egypt to take Luna. Her friends did not want her to leave but they were unable to negotiate. Deep down, Luna didn't want to leave either. But a part of her felt it to be the best. Egypt just held too many memories...

A few fresh tears had formed in Luna's eyes as she said her goodbyes. But they didn't last long as the numbness settled back in.

Luna and the guards were currently reaching the ocean to travel back to the Celestial Kingdom. This was it. The last time she may ever see Egypt again.

As she got off her horse, a few guards started to prepare the boat, while a few others kept a close eye on Luna to make sure she wouldn't try to escape. Luna had no intention to escape. It would have been pointless to try.

A breeze flew by as she turned to face in the direction of the Kingdom, now too far away to see. She focused her blue eyes as if the Kingdom of Egypt would appear within her sight. Egypt's golden sand brushed her pale skin as another wind picked up. She bit her lip as memories flooded back into her mind like an unstoppable wave and her light auburn, long hair swirled around her.

This was goodbye.

To her surprise, fresh, hot tears rolled down her face. Khephera, Seth, Mana...she would probably never see them again.
The ones who were lost in battle...she would never see them again. Mahado, Ishizu, Karim, Shada, Kisara, Siamun...

...Atem...

The man whom she had fallen in love with was gone forever. A choked sob escaped her throat. No man had ever treated her so tenderly and lovingly. As if she was her own person...and someone to be valued.

Luna's fingers trailed to the silver cartouche around her neck. A gift Atem had given to her with her name on the front and his on the back. Her treasure. It was the only thing she had of him left.

She could almost feel his warmth through the cartouche. Almost. It would never compare to his actual touch. The warmth his skin gave her, like the sun itself...was now only a memory. His sharp and passionate eyes would never gaze upon her ever again.

The strong, deep and comforting sound of his voice was only an echo in her mind. One that would haunt her for an eternity.

With every memory, Luna could feel her heart wrench and it wasn't long until her legs gave out and she fell to her knees, covering her mouth as she sobbed uncontrollably.

"How...can I breathe again...without you...here...by my side...? Come back Atem...come back! You promised! You promised...to...never leave me..."