This chapter is mostly talking. Also, since there's Isis the priestess and Isis the goddess in this, I made sure to clarify which one is speaking.
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Chapter 9- Explaining Time
After getting into the Meeting Room, everyone made small talk until Atemu, Heba, and Isis rejoined them.
Yami watched Yugi carefully while discreetly. 'I wonder if Yugi's a guy or a girl.' Yami thought. He was rather excited at the thought that Yugi might really be a guy since that's the gender he preferred.
It wasn't long before Atemu, Heba, and Isis came back to join them. Heba was holding the baby in his arms.
"How are they?" Aknankanon asked.
Heba rolled his eyes. "As I said before, I am fine." Heba said.
"We needed to be sure, Heba." Atemu said.
"They are fine." Isis, the priestess, assured them.
"Now, perhaps we should start talking about all this." Aknankanon said.
"Before that, Yugi, can I ask you a question without offending you?" Bakura asked.
"Bakura, I've grown used to you. There is nothing you can ask me that will offend me." Yugi said.
"Okay. What the hell are you?! Are you a guy or a girl?!" Bakura shouted.
"Bakura! There's no need to shout." Aknankanon snapped.
"It's all right, Pharaoh. As I said, I've grown used to him, and his question is valid. I am actually a guy, Bakura." Yugi said.
"Then why did you come as a girl?" Marik demanded.
"I'll explain that later." Yugi said.
"Lord Ra, perhaps we should start all of this now." Aknankanon said.
"Agreed. I believe that I should begin. As I am sure you all know, once every few generations, I have a few of my children born into the mortal world, and they live out lives as mortals. Yugi, Heba, and Mana are all my children." Ra said.
This shocked them.
"You are, Heba?" Atemu asked.
Heba nodded. "Yeah." Heba said.
"Do not blame him for not telling you about his heritage. I always give strict orders that they are never to reveal who they really are. Heba was only following what I said." Ra said.
"That is understandable." Amara said.
"They still retain their magic as the children of a god and goddess, but they are not supposed to use their magic unless under extenuating circumstances. They live out normal lives as mortals. In this generation, Yugi, Heba, and Mana all lived in a small village near the outskirts of the kingdom. They did live simple lives." Isis, the goddess, said.
"When Heba made the choice to go to the palace, the fact that he fell in love with you, Prince Atemu, was something that we did not foresee." Ra said.
"That wasn't something against your laws, was it?" Atemu asked, feeling a little uneasy.
"Certainly not. It was just unexpected. As I said, they were mortal, so they were given the chance for everything that mortals have. If it had been against the laws, I would have put a stop to it before the relationship ever began." Ra said.
"Mana and I still lived in that village after Heba left. We lived simple lives and were relatively happy. Granted, we were subjected to ridicule and hatred from the villagers mainly because we had no parents. Many of them believed that Mana was my daughter instead of my sister." Yugi said.
Ra growled. "Those are the very fools that I would love to make miserable." Ra said.
"Father, we are to be subjected to every part of mortal life." Heba reminded him.
"Unfortunately, there are some who are cruel and harsh in those circumstances." Aknankanon said, knowing well the way some people acted.
"Indeed. Everything seemed to be fine for them all for the most part." Isis, the goddess, said.
"Until that bitch Vivian came into the picture with her lies." Yugi growled.
"Indeed. Her false claims upset a lot of things. I would have intervened then, but she truly did nothing to warrant it. The only way I could interfere is if she directly attacked Yugi, Heba, or Mana, and she hadn't." Ra said.
"Heba, if you are the son of a god, why did you fear her when she threatened to kill you when you first found out that you were pregnant? Could you not have stopped her?" Amara asked.
"Not really. You see, when we get pregnant, our magic is greatly weakened, even when we are at the beginning of the pregnancy. Also, as it is, we are mortals. We are subject to anything mortals are. She could have killed me, and I knew that. It's why I decided to leave. I have no doubt that Vivian would have had someone follow me if she knew I was leaving. That's why I left in secret." Heba said.
"He returned to where Mana and I were, where he explained everything to me. Granted, I would have loved to have killed that bitch myself, but I knew that there were limits to what I was allowed to do. Instead, we kept Heba safe. I was suspicious of every newcomer, just in case Vivian had someone looking for Heba. I don't think she knew where Heba was actually from, so we managed to keep Heba safe." Yugi said.
"Eventually, Yugi managed to convince me to come and back and fight against Vivian. Truthfully, I was glad to because I knew that she was lying." Heba said.
"So, you came back here." Isis, the priestess, said.
The two nodded.
"Heba wanted me and Mana to come back with. That's when someone made the suggestion that I come here as a female as a female would be seen as less of a threat then a male." Yugi said, glaring daggers at his brother.
"Well, it worked, didn't it?" Heba asked.
"Heba, that doesn't change the fact that you had me come here as a girl. I am a guy. That was rather humiliating for me." Yugi said.
"But you played the part so well." Bakura said jokingly.
"Bakura, remember what I did to those mercenaries in the throne room. I could do that to you." Yugi said, smirking.
Bakura gulped, remembering how easily Yugi took them down.
"All right. So you came back here. We know what happened from there." Aknankanon said.
"Well, I actually had an ulterior motive for coming here. You see, I know every Egyptian law by heart, so I knew that Aman had lied about the law saying it was when the baby was born that if Atemu was eighteen, he had to marry her. I knew that if we proved we were sons of Ra, you would have believed us when we said Vivian lied, but that was out of the question, so I took another approach. You know that Yami and I went through the archives. We found the way the law was actually worded as well as a few other things that helped. I also realized that the timeframe in which Vivian would have gotten pregnant didn't fit because there would have been no way that she could have been with Atemu, even though he would have anyway." Yugi said.
"No kidding. I could never stand that girl." Atemu said.
"I feel that we must apologize. We allowed this to happen." Sereth said.
"No, Sereth. You did the right thing." Isis, the goddess, said.
"My wife speaks the truth. As head of the council, you have to take into consideration the fact that there is a chance that that girl could have spoken the truth. You did nothing wrong. As far as the law, you did know it, so Aman could twist it without anyone knowing. You and the council did nothing wrong." Ra assured him.
"Vivian, Wong, and Aman knew that there was nothing that would change your mind. Even if the baby Vivian had looked like her, there was no way they could use that to get Atemu to marry her, which was the while point. They wanted access to the throne, and that was the only way to get it. That's when a new idea was hatched." Yugi said.
"They would kidnap me, wait until I had the baby, take the baby, and claim that it was Vivian's." Heba growled.
"That crapped out." Seth stated.
"Yes. They were in such a rush to get to the palace that they didn't even consider the fact that there could be some traits that would make it Heba's child." Yugi said.
"They didn't notice the eyes. He has my features, but Heba's eye color." Atemu said.
"Exactly. They failed to see that, and that became their downfall." Yugi said.
"Yes, and that's when the fools decided to commit treason, all of which you know of." Ra said.
"I have a question. Yugi. Prince Yami. How did you find Heba so easily?" Shada asked.
Yami laughed. "Yugi basically took me along because he knew that the guards at Wong's place would let me in because I was a Prince. Yugi alone wouldn't cut it. He used his magic to get us to Wong's place. The one not far from here." Yami said.
"The one that's only an hour from here?" Aknankanon asked.
Yami nodded.
"Wong never returned to his real home. That's where they have been since you forced them to leave." Ra said.
"I should have known." Aknankanon said.
"I could sense where Heba was, and Yami and I went there to fid him." Yugi said.
"Did you not find the use of magic odd?' Karim asked.
"Yes, but Yugi said to trust her, well, him, and not ask questions until everything was over, and I agreed. I was shocked, although now it makes sense." Yami said.
"Indeed. It would seem that we owe you a great deal, Yugi." Aknankanon said.
"No. I just did what I thought was right. Besides, a year before Heba came back, Vivian and her father came through the village we were in and treated everyone like dirt, especially me. I think Vivian saw how much like Heba I looked and took her anger out on me, so I already hated her, and I was very happy to help put her in her place." Yugi said.
"I just don't see how all this started with them." Mahado stated.
"I know, and I'm not saying now." Yugi said. He looked at Aknankanon and said, "If you agree, Pharaoh, when you have their trial, I can explain everything to them then. After all, I would love to see their looks when they see that I know every detail of their little scheme."
Aknankanon smirked. "I believe that I would enjoy that as well. I agree. You can do that." Aknankanon said.
"You know that Wong will protest him being there." Amara said.
"I know he will, and he's a traitor to Egypt, so he has no say in the matter." Aknankanon replied.
"Well, since Vivian, Wong, and Aman all took direct action against Yugi, Heba, and Mana, this has become a problem for the gods and goddesses as well. We are unable to stay in this plane for long. We do have to have a say in a matter, though. After all, they did take actions against you, Pharaoh, and that is also taking actions against us." Ra said.
"Of course. How would you like me to proceed?" Aknankanon asked.
"Well, you go about matters as you would any other traitor. However, Yugi will act as an ambassador for us. He'll need to be privy to everything concerning them. He'll relay any messages I have for you." Ra said.
"Of course." Aknankanon said.
"I think that answers most everything." Isis, the goddess, said.
"Indeed." Aknankanon agreed.
"Well, if you will excuse me, I think that I am going to lie down." Yugi said.
"Why?" Seth asked.
"As we said before, I have a mortal body, and I am subject to being tired from magic use. If I don't go and lay down, I'm liable to collapse." Yugi said.
"Heba, you should rest, too. You have had quite the day. I know few who have as bad f days as you have after giving birth." Amara said.
"She's right. That baby should-" Ra started.
"Hasan." Heba said.
"Come again." Ra said.
"We named him Hasan." Atemu clarified.
"All right. Hasan needs to sleep, too. Now go." Ra ordered.
It was no surprise that Atemu went, but Yami did as well.
"Why's Yami go?" Bakura asked.
Ra chuckled. "I believe it is because Yami has fallen for my son." Ra said.
"Heba?" Karim asked, shocked.
"No, Karim. Yugi. Yami has been smitten with him for a while, but the female thing prevented him from saying anything. I believe he's gotten over that obstacle." Amara said.
"It seems that we will be having more in common that just a grandchild, Pharaoh." Ra said.
"Indeed." Aknankanon said.
"We should head back to our realm, Ra." Isis, the goddess, said.
"Yes, but we should see Mana first." Ra said.
"You're right." Isis, the goddess, agreed.
"Pharaoh, there is favor that I would ask you." Ra said.
"What is it?" Aknanaknon asked, ready to help.
"I would ask that you find a way to keep Yugi here at the palace. I know him, and if he doesn't have a real reason to stay, he will return that village, and he is not happy there. I would like him to stay here in the palace because he has been happier here except for the Vivian thing." Ra said.
"I will try and find a way." Aknankanon said.
Sereth thought a moment before speaking. "I believe I have an idea." Sereth said.
"What is that, Sereth?" Aknankanon asked.
"Well, we have yet to replace Aman since he was taken off the council, so there is still a spot on the council. Granted, Yugi is young, but I think that he has shown good judgment. I think that he would be the perfect one to take Aman's place on the council." Sereth said.
Instantly, all the other council members agreed.
"That would work. After all, Yugi likes to help people, and this would allow him to do that." Isis, the goddess, said.
"I will speak to Yugi on the matter." Aknankanon said.
"Very well. We should find Mana." Ra said.
Isis, the goddess, nodded, and the two left.
"Well, this is a turn of events." Amara said.
"Yes, but Wong, Vivian, and Aman have dug their own graves." Aknankanon said.
Atemu and Heba had gone into their own room.
"You know, you didn't have to walk with me." Yugi said, turning to Yami.
"Couldn't have you collapsing on us." Yami replied.
"Yeah. Atemu would have been there." Yugi said.
"Not now." Yami said.
"My room is two feet from his." Yugi said.
"I just wanted to make sure you got here all right." Yami said.
"Okay. If you say so. I need to go and lay down before I really do fall. I'll see you alter." Yugi said.
"Okay." Yami said.
Yugi went into his room and closed the door.
Yami smirked. 'Just you wait, Yugi. You'll find out why later.' Yami thought before heading to his own room.
Heba went over to the crib that had been placed in his and Atemu's room and lay Hasan down in the crib.
Atemu came up behind Heba and wrapped his arms around Heba's waist. "I love you." Atemu said, nuzzling Heba's neck.
"I know, Atemu." Heba said, leaning back into the embrace.
"I don't think that our lives could get much better than this." Atemu said.
"I think we'll feel a lot better when Vivian and the others two are dealt with." Heba reminded him.
"Okay. When they are dealt with, nothing could make our lives better." Atemu said.
"You know, I think that Hasan has the right idea.'" Heba said, looking down at his sleeping son.
"What's that?" Atemu asked.
"I am exhausted, and I need to sleep." Heba replied.
"Okay, Let's go to bed then." Atemu said.
"You, too?" Heba asked.
"Heba, I haven't slept much since you were kidnapped, and I have had a really exhausting day, too. I'm tired myself." Atemu said.
"Then I think that we need to go to bed." Heba said.
The two climbed into bed and were soon asleep, wrapping in each other's embrace.
Mana was in the gardens when Ra and Isis found her.
"Father! Mother!" Mana cried, running over to them.
Ra scooped Mana up into his arms. "Hello, angel." Ra said.
"What are you doing?" Mana asked.
"We have to go, I'm afraid." Isis said.
"Why?" Mana asked.
"You know that we cannot stay very long, Mana. We have to go now." Ra said.
"Okay." Mana said, a little dejectedly.
"Don't worry. Your brothers are still here." Isis said.
"Okay. Bye, Mother Bye, Father." Mana said.
Ra put Mana down before he and Isis disappeared.
Mana smiled. She was glad to see her parents again, even if it wasn't for very long.
Vivian, Wong, and Aman were all sitting in their cell.
"This is all your fault, Aman!" Vivian hissed.
"My fault? I'm not the one who mad threats against the Pharaoh. You should have known better." Aman said.
"You were the one who thought up to kidnap Heba! We should have given up while we still had our freedom." Wong growled.
"You're the ones who screwed up! It would have been fine if your daughter hadn't thought to threaten Heba's life!" Aman shot back.
"You told me to! You said that it was the only that we could ensure that Atemu would marry me when the brat was born!" Vivian stated.
"You were the one who did it! Besides, I had everything under control until you decided to continuously tempt fate by doing exactly what you ere told not to do! Plus, you should have left everything alone when Heba came back!" Aman growled.
"You were behind this whole thing!" Wong shouted.
"You went along with it!" Aman yelled.
"You both tricked me into this!" Vivian screamed.
The guards looked at each other and rolled their eyes. They had never thought liked Vivian, Wong, or Aman and knew that they had finally reached the end of their schemes. All the guards thought that they deserved whatever the Pharaoh decided to do to them.
Hope you liked it. If you're still confused on something, let me know and I'll clarify it. Also, let me know if I missed something I didn't explain so I can explain it.
Next chapter is about the trial for Vivian, Wong, and Aman.
R&R.