The next morning, Lavi was in the first plane back to Egypt with a more than jumpy Allen by his side. Lavi had been awakened by Allen with worry drawled all over his patient face. Allen had profusely explained to him that he had heard Lavi screaming and thrashing around in his bed when he entered the bedroom. When Allen asked of Lavi what had happened, Lavi just smiled and heaved a relief sigh. He was more than glad that Allen was here, still standing tall and alive. Remembering the stars' advice, Lavi had arranged a trip back to Egypt, much to Allen's excitement. The small prince was as impatient as a trapped panther, always darting around his airplane seat and never seated for a second. Lavi, seeing that Allen was beside himself, tried to comfort his young love by wrapping his arms around the small waist. Allen immediately pushed him away as if Lavi's touch was molten lava, shocking Lavi to his core.
"Yo Allen, are you alright?"
"Of course, Lavi. I'm okay, just excited of seeing my lovely kingdom again," Allen chirped with a cheery smile on his face. But Lavi knew that that sweet smile was just a mask, a fake one below his true face. Lavi left Allen alone, causing Lavi to indulge himself in his own thoughts about this new Allen. Ever since the Black Order had arrived-no, it was earlier than that, I suppose- Allen had been acting off the chart. There were episodes of Allen turning into his dark side, not to mention that Allen kept himself locked up in his room more often than not. As far as Lavi knows, Allen had kept his ancient powers under lock and key, worried that somebody might get hurt if he released them out into the open. But now, Allen's hidden powers were flaunted all around the mansion at night without care, and Lavi wondered whether Allen was doing this consciously or not. This was not the first time Allen had pushed Lavi away, denying him of skin contact. It was like a whole new different Allen had taken over and was now in control. Lavi was still kept in the darkness and he didn't like it one bit. But for Allen's sake, he'd bear with it until something snaps under pressure. Something has to break sooner or later. He only hopes it would be sooner.
The staying was not getting better. As soon as the airplane had touched down back to solid earth, Allen all but fled and locked himself inside Khonsu's Chamber in the grand Temple of Gods. Lavi took the time to admire the new changes of the proud temple; instead of its old and brownish interior, there were lavishly-decorated walls with the royal red curtains made of the softest materials. Pearl white pillars stood guarding the sacred building inside, and the floors were made of rare marble. There was not a speck of dust or rubbish inside, no taint of impurity that threaten to destroy the holy grounds. No longer were the screaming or selling of the trading hawkers, now replaced by Egyptian people in their best clothes with the best intentions. Lavi heard murmurings and prayers echoing the blessed hall that filled the atmosphere with a Godly presence. It was an entire new place, and Lavi felt like he had just stepped into the humble domain of the ancient Gods Themselves. He passed chambers and holy rooms, each dedicated for a specific God and Goddesses that these Egyptians worship in their songs of praises and prayers. There were statues in those said spiritual chambers, resembling the God or Goddess inside. Lavi recognize each and every one of them, having remembering a thorough lesson of these mighty Heavenly Beings by none other than Allen himself. As he passed some of them by and paying them a little tribute, their names rolled from Lavi's tongue like water:
Amun, God of all creation.
Ra, God of the sun. He had a falcon as His head and a Sun disk as His grand crown.
Nut, Goddess of the sky. She was gladded in blue as was Her liking, littered with golden stars for Her trinkets.
Osiris, God of the dead. He was covered in white as a symbolic gesture to the Egyptians, holding His usual crook and flail.
Horus, Ruler of all Pharaohs. All worshiped Him in His hawk head and the unmistakable Crown of Egypt.
Isis, Goddess of magic. She had the baby Horus on her lap, and Her caring face was etched permanently for all to see.
Thoth, God of wisdom. He had an ibis bird as his head, His mind holding infinite knowledge.
Lavi smiled dreamily as he passed the Chamber of Hathor. She was the one who babied Allen when the young prince was small, and had been his Mistress when it came to basic the teachings of magic before being an apprentice to the great Isis and Thoth. She was the baby Allen's guardian, had a Sun disk above Her head, with cow horns accompanying it. Lavi gave her a light prayer for Her to hear before heading off.
Lavi saw many priests outside the locked doors of the Chamber of Khonsu, but only Lavi knew why. Giving a short explanation that their supposed living prince was in there, the priests bowed low before leaving the two in peace. And that was how Lavi found Allen: Locked inside his Father's chambers with no reason whatsoever. Well, not that Lavi could think of. He was given a place to stay in the Temple of Gods, courtesy of the priests living their lives in there too. For three days and three nights, Lavi had never seen hide nor hair of the agitated Allen. The only thing Lavi knew was that Allen had locked himself up sometimes in Khonsu's and other times in Hathor's Chambers without anyone seeing the quick exchange happening. How Allen had manage to keep himself up without food or water for these past few days were a mystery to Lavi and the others too. Lavi was busy musing about when he accidentally bumped into a Thoth-worshipper carrying her precious scrolls. While apologizing, Lavi helped her collect the scattered scrolls. When he was about to take his leave, she grabbed hold of his arm as tight as a snake and looked at him in the eye.
"Why are you not at Prince Allenthor-Su's side, young one? He needs you, now more than ever," She hissed. Lavi pulled his had back as if he was burnt and quickly excused himself. He saw the strange look in the woman's eyes, felt the spiritual presence that took over her for the mere second. It was Thoth speaking to him through the woman, and it did not bode well with Lavi's current standing. Lavi dread to think what had caused even the Gods up there to become so worried of Allen. Quickening his pace, Lavi felt an icy-cold shiver running up his spine. The pressure and suspense were not only suffocating him, but the Gods.
Ignoring the frenzied priests that stood protectively over the chamber, Lavi pushed open the unlocked chamber to reveal the insides. He found Allen kneeling at his feet before the statue of Khonsu, which was standing protectively over the young prince. Allen was surprised that Lavi had figured out how to unlock his Father's chambers, but immediately steeled himself from the enraged archeologist. Lavi pulled him up to his feet and clutched Allen's collar.
"Allen, you've got to tell me what's wrong with you! You've been acting this way since Gods know when, and it's shit serious! It's not only me who's worried now, even the Gods are too!"
Allen gently took Lavi's hands off of him and stepped back, granting him his personal space once more. He shook his head sadly as he felt a familiar spike of power overwhelming his body once more. Trying to reign in the dark side, Allen gritted his teeth in effort and tried to look at Lavi.
"No, Lavi. I can't. Please leave me alone," Allen whispered, his voice drained of energy. Lavi was not one to take 'no' for an answer. Lavi's patience finally snapped and the pressure broke. Something had to break in the end.
"If you love me, then you'd tell me! Tell me Allen, please! I want to help you!"
Allen did not reply, only turning his back to Lavi. Lavi felt his heart cracked and left the chamber in a fury. What he did not see were the silent tears flowing down Allen's tightening closed eyes. When he heard the usual closing of the chamber doors, Allen too broke and fell to his knees, his shoulders sagging from all the pressure and burden that were heaved onto him when he was born. The fire beside him crackled to life, making the only sound in the entire dark chamber as the Khonsu statue stared onwards. Allen sniffed his sorrows back, feeling his heart wrenched with pain.
"I love you, Lavi. That's why I cannot tell you,"
Lavi wet straight outside the Temple of Gods to release his fuming frustrations. Allen was being despicable, to say the least. Why won't he tell me? Doesn't he trust me enough? Lavi clenched his teeth as he allowed himself to release his anger in a loud roar. The stars above blinked their light, the night clouds flitting softly over the cold wind. Lavi dropped down to the rough sand below and gazed at the dark sky. He closed his tired eyes, straining his ears to hear the usual chirping of crickets in the surroundings. He was soon calmed by the silence and comfort that the night brought along, his anger dissipating together with his weariness. Just as he was about to get up, a voice from above stole his attention.
"Hey Lavi, I don't think this is the time to let your guard down like this," The very sound of the familiar voce made Lavi's blood turned cold. Looking up, Lavi saw Tyki sitting on the roof of the temple. But that didn't make Lavi stiffen to attention. No, it was worse than that.
"Lavi!" Shouted Allen, running from the temple. At other times, Lavi would have embraced his lover with open arms, but this time around, Lavi kept his watchful eye on the man sitting casually on the roof. Allen caught up to him and looked at what kept Lavi's attention.
"T-Tyki?" Allen gasped. Allen took a step forward, but Lavi held him back with a protectively arm. Confused, Allen looked at Lavi for an explanation. Tyki continued to smile sweetly.
"Allen, Tyki's the last remaining Noah, sent by the Queen to kill you," Lavi explained, his voice emotionless as he kept his sight on Tyki for any sudden movements.
"Not only him," Answered Tyki, casting a mysterious look. True to his word, Allen detected the Noah's mark on Tyki's right hand, a sign that he was a fully-fledged Noah. It was hidden by his gloves all this time! Tyki laughed maniacally, making the two positioned themselves for an attack. Then Tyki sent them an amused glance at their protectiveness for each other.
"Haha! Look how lovely you are! But sadly, I'm afraid that I can easily tear you both apart as easy as I can snap my fingers,"
"What are you talking about?" Lavi growled. Tyki smiled evilly.
"Well, Lavi, do you want to know why your dear Allen is acting all jumpy lately? Well, do you want to know?"
"No, Lavi! Don't-"
"It's because when he was born, he was granted ultimate power by his Father Khonsu. But this power can only be unsealed at midnight today, a full moon! Allen kept this from you because he thought he might kill you with it!
"And Allen, do you know why Lavi is so identical to your first love? It's because Lavi is the descendant of Rabi himself! You still love Rabi because you knew Rabi was inside of him, not Lavi! What you didn't know is that Lavi is the true Prince of Egypt!"
There was silence in the air. Lavi couldn't believe what his ears are telling him. Allen was also in a paralyses state, the Noah's words echoing in his mind. Then Lavi turned away and left Allen's side without a word.
"W-Wait, Lavi!"
"Why didn't you tell me? Why, Allen?" His voice drop dead, all warmth already left his mind and body. Lavi stopped, but faced his back to Allen. He couldn't bear to see his face any longer. Allen just stood by, fresh tears wetting his eyes.
"I'm sorry, Lavi,"
"Yeah, I'm sorry too, Allen…. Good bye," Lavi left Allen into the hands of the Noah, his heart back to its emotionless state and his mind numb with the new information. He didn't hear Allen crying for him when he was left defenseless in the face of the killer, he didn't hear Tyki's loud and booming laughter when he approached the young shivering one, and he didn't hear his heart breaking into two. Continuing on his journey, Lavi left the journey's end to his own feet. Thus, he continued walking forward, never once looking back. And the full moon rose to its fullness in the gloomy sky.
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