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CQ: I'm baaaack!

Ankh: Yes!

cq: where's Isis?

Ankh: Asleep

cq: oh

Ankh: I have to go meet with the Pharaoh

cq: whimpers but I don't want to be alone! Wahh!

Ankh (rolls eyes): Here's the next chappie

Chapter Summary

Ankhare has been summoned to King Hakizimana's throne room, where a discussion of the bestowal of the last Millennium Item, the Millennium Necklace, is taking place. Upon the revelation of Isis and her mistreatment, the king's brother demands that her 'master' be brought to justice, Unfortunately, it's a life for a life, into thin air! Please R&R!

Ankh went to the throne room, where King Hakizimana sat on his throne.

"You summoned for me, Your Grace?" the physician asked.

Hakizimana smiled at him. "Yes, I did, thank you for coming Ankhare," he cleared his throat.

Most of the people in the room cleared out, but the Pharaoh motioned for his courtiers and Prince Khalfani to stay. They did so.

"Now, as you know, Egypt has entered a new era and a new age, and the wisdom and power of the Ancient Ones, has been passed down to us, as have their sources of this ancient power."

Ankh fought the urge to roll his eyes, and yell that there was no such 'power' the only power that men possessed,was given to them by God Himself.

"Now all holders have been chosen but one, for a woman is needed to bear the Millennium Necklace."

Most of the courtiers nodded their heads, those who did not were Ankh himself, and the Prince!

Ankh was shocked, but kept his composure, making a mental note to speak with the prince when he got the chance.

Ankh turned his attention back to the Pharaoh.

"Now I am told by Lord Mahado that you acquired a young servant girl named Isis, as a patient, Ankhare, is this true?"

Ankh nodded. "It is Your Highness, she...is a kitchen servant, I found her there burned and beaten... she is now in my quarters resting."

Ankhare growled inwardly as he remembered seeing Isis sprawled out in the kitchens near death.

He heard some of the courtiers whispering, and winced.

It was a scandal for a man and a woman to be alone without the consent of marriage, but Ankh felt no guilt, for he had done nothing wrong.

Hakizimana-1 stared at Ankh in surprise. "You mean to say that the cook nearly killed his servant girl?" he asked in a shocked tone.

Ankh nodded. "Yes my liege, but fear not, for she is still alive..."

He didn't get to finish his assurances, for the Pharaoh's brother, Abasi-2 had now stood up and was demanding for the cook to be brought before them all for a 'Millennium Trial'.

Ankh shook his head. 'Will Egypt ever know Jehovah again as they had in the Exodus? Will they ever come to know him personally?'

It was for this reason that Ankh felt despair and heartache for his country.

For some reason, Ankhare had never felt satisfied and at ease with talk of the 'Egyptian Gods' or the 'Millennium Magic';

Perhaps it was because his ancestors had fled to the Promised Land with Moses.

Whatever the reason, it was true that Egypt had been God's enemy in the past, but now more than ever,

Ankh was sure that Egypt needed eternal security; and that they wouldn't get it by bowing down to a chunk of rock. (A/N: sniggers... good point)

Ankh winced as the cook was dragged into the room, screaming obscenities at the top of his lungs. "Lord Jehovah" he whispered. No one seemed to hear him but Khalfani-3.

The boy made up his mind right then that he would talk to the physician, as soon as he could get away from this gibberish that his father was speaking of.

Khalfani loved being prince, what boy wouldn't? He loved his country and his people, but the one thing he didn't like was when his father obsessed about the 'Ancient Ones'

Khalfani mildly rolled his eyes. I wish they would stop talking about such nonsense, there is no such thing as the 'Millennium Magic!' the ancients are dead for goodness sake! Leave them be in their graves!

Ironically, Ankhare was thinking along the same lines as the Prince. (A/N: great minds think alike, no?)

Suddenly there was a great burst of light, Ankh shielded his eyes. The cook had disappeared!

Ankh/Khalfani: Where did he go?!!! the cook had vanished off of the face of the earth!

Hakizimana looked mighty ashamed of himself. His brother, Abasi, had refused to listen to reason, It seems that the power has gotten the better of him! He sighed and shook his head.

Suddenly there was another flash of white light and this time Abasi had vanished into thin air!

Ankhare and Khalfani both turned their heads in shame. Abasi had done what was evil in the sight of the Lord, and had therefore been punished by 'death'. (A/N:no need for a funeral! lol)

As Hakizimana cleared the throne room so he could mourn quietly for his brother, Ankh took his leave to check on Isis.

Reflecting slowly on Abasi's disappearance, Ankhare walked slowly back to his quarters. Little did he know that someone was following him...

CQ: Sorry about the cliff hanger. Please R&R!

Ankh: Update soon!

Khalfani: Yeah, finally I'm in the story!

Isis (rubs eyes sleepily)-Huh, wha-?

Ankh: Go back to sleep Isis, I'll be there soon...(in the next chappie)

Khalfani: Hallelujah!

Ankh: Amen

cq: rubs eyes and gets ready to shut off PC, forgets to save data.

Ankh, Khalfani, Isis (now fully awake):NOOOOOO!

cq: sniggers phsyc! Ya'll 'r too easy!

all three mutter under their breath various colorful Egyptian phrases

cq goes and pouts in a corner sulking that she doesn't know Egyptian

All three: cq, we're sorry, can you forgive us?

cq (after three seconds): Ok - Later!

Author's Notes: So far, for those of you who are a little confused, let me try to explain.

First: My thanks to all of the Ankh/Scale writers for your inspiration, especially the writers of Aishiteru, and Three-In-One Combo, which is where I got the Ankh/Isis, and Shadi/Ishizu pairings from.

Second: Definitions of people, places, things, ect.

(Most names have been changed to protect the innocent)

Characters-Egyptians

Hakizimana-God saves - Akunumkanon(Yami's grandfather)

Abasi-stern- Akunadin(Yami's great uncle)

Kalfani-shall rule - Yami w/blue eyes (Yami's father)

(A/N: Khalfani's voice is on the verge between Yami and Yugi; that's how he and Yami will sound until further notice - I know, a little confusing... You'll get it)

In the manga, I think, Yami means Darkness. In this story, it doesn't.

Yami just sounds better, especially with the Yami/Tea pairing.

Egypt will be at war with the Romans after Alexander the Great tries to found Alexandria and take the land by force. Khalfani will be PHARAOH! hehehe!