Joci: Hello everyone, sorry for the long delay. As you may all know, things come up in our lives that we have no control over, and in most cases, takes time to heal.
Crys: We've helped Joci these past few weeks since the death of her Uncle, so please understand when we say we are sorry for the delay.
Kuro: But not only that, Joci's experiencing some troubles at work, and even since she's received her diploma, she is still unsure of what to continue her college education in, and in retrospect, spending more time at work rather than at school.
Joci: It's true… All true… But I've come out of my slump and decided to post a new chapter.
Crys: Thank Ra for that! *laughs*
Joci: So Kuro, would you like the honors?
Kuro: Certainly. Sons of Ra is made of pure fanfiction. Joce does not own the cast of YuGiOh, nor does she own the plot of Disney's Hercules.
Crys: Please, we love to hear your views and thoughts on the story, and we hope with your words we can make this fanfiction better and to your liking.
Joci: but for now, I hope you all enjoy this new addition to, Sons of Ra…
Previously in Sons of Ra…
"These are ancient artifacts that come from a great pharaoh that ruled our land nearly 3000 years ago when Gods, Titans and humans coincided in harmony. As legends say, the titans rebelled against the gods and the pharaoh of the humans fought alongside them, but he was severely injured in the fight and dies with his wife. But the symbol of his reign was the upside down pyramid with the Sennen eye." Explained Sugoroku.
"So you think we're connected to this Pharaoh?" Asked Atem.
"No, I know you are." He said. "In the ancient text of the burial chamber of the Pharaoh, they mention that the greatest God, Ra, bestowed the Pharaoh a chance to live with his wife alongside him and the other greater Gods in Ra's home land as a God, and his wife would be a Goddess. The in scriptures of the ancient text do not say whether or not he accepted this offer, but the fact that the queen also died when she was a perfectly healthy woman who in fact died suddenly beside her husband's own death… I think it's quite clear that the pharaoh had accepted the offer Ra had given them."
"So then what are you saying? We're related to these two gods?" Asked Yami.
"I don't know." Said Sugoroku. "But I think it's best if you two travel to the Valley of the Kings and go to Pharaoh Akunumkanon's temple and see if you can find some answers to your questions in Luxor."
"It's only fair that you two know where you actually come from." Said their sister as she took the treasures and placed them around their necks. "You two travel along the Nile River and go to the Pharaoh's temple, and I pray that you two will find your answers there."
"Thank you sis." Smiled Atem and Yami and they hugged her and their grandpa.
"Let's gather some things we'll need before we leave." Said Atem.
"Yes. It's going to be a long journey there, and we'll need to be prepared." Said Yami as they hurried to their room. Within moments, they were dressed for the long journey with a bag over their shoulder that held the necessary supplies for their journey. With one final farewell, they bid their grandpa and sister goodbye and they left as the sun set over the horizon to begin their long journey.
Chapter Three
They traveled on foot till they reached the Nile River the next morning. Walking along a pier in a small town, they found a friendly fisherman in need of help to man his boat while he made a delivery of freshly caught fish from the Mediterranean upstream into Luxor's port. The boys accepted and traveled with the man upstream as passage to Luxor.
The boys handled the sails as the fisherman steered his ship up river. They traveled by day and anchored by night, enjoying a cooked diner by the fire. The fisherman informed them that if they traveled all day the next day, they'd arrive in Luxor by sundown, and they couldn't wait.
"All right boys, I'll be in my cabin if you need me." He said before he walked off to his separate cabin.
Atem and Yami were bunking in a sailors quarters for four people. Moonlight shined in through the open window, bringing in a soft breeze, soothing the boys worries when Yami started to hum softly in the night.
:We have often dreamed, of a far off place:
:Where a great warm welcome, would be waiting, for us…:
Atem looked over to his brother as the boat rocked gently atop the rivers surface. He smiled and soon joined in with him.
;Where the crowds will cheer, when they see our face,;
;And a voice keeps saying, this is where we're meant to be…;
:We will find our way, we can go the distance:
:We'll be there someday, if we can be strong:
;We know every mile, will be worth our while;
;We would go most anywhere to feel, like we… belong…;
They then drifted into slumber to be ready for a hard day's work on deck.
The next morning, they woke up and helped the fisherman pull up the anchor with ease before they set sail for Luxor. Raising and lowering the white sails all day under the hot sun, there skin was kissed by the sun for by the end of the day, they had looked like they both stepped out of the rivers mist in the morning, for they had a slight sheen of sweat over their body, but nothing more, unlike the fisherman whose clothing were soaked in sweat.
"I just don't understand how you boys can manage a job that takes four men." He chuckled. "Look a head of ya, see that there obelisk?" He asked as he pointed to the tall stone structure of marble.
"Yes, the one along the shore, right?" Asked Yami.
"That's the one. We'll be porting there in a half an hour or so." Said the fisherman.
Atem and Yami grinned at one another as they looked to the sunset. Before they knew it, they ported in Luxor. They carried the many crates and barrels of fish for the fisherman and placed them on the dock. "You boys are sure special. I hope you find what you're looking for here in Luxor."
"Thank you, we probably would still be trying to figure out a way here if it weren't for you, sir." Said Yami.
"Please, Mako Tsunami is my name, so it's quite fine with me if you just call me Mako. Now go, you both have helped me quite enough. Go, and may you find your answers." He smiled.
"Thank you." Atem and Yami bowed once more before making sure they had their belongings and walked away from the port and into the small bustling town.
"So, off to the Valley of the Kings?" Asked Yami.
"Yea, once we find a guide. There are sure to be more than one tomb of a pharaoh down there. I can only hope we find fathers without trouble." He said as they walked past merchant stands. The sun was now set, so the stands were bare and empty since everyone seemed to have retreated inside for the night.
They continued their walk when they stopped at an Inn and walked in. A young woman with long silver hair stood by the counter in a dress and her head covered in a shall. "Hello there travelers." She bowed and they bowed back to her. "May I book you a room?" She asked.
"No, we're quite fine, but you wouldn't happen to know a guide who can take us to the Valley of the Kings?" Asked Atem.
"A guide? Well I know the ruins pretty well." She smiled. "Any particular tomb you're searching for?" She asked as she pulled out many papyruses that were drawn maps of the valley with the name of the temple beside its location.
"The pharaoh, Akunumkanon."
"Akunumkanon…" Scanning her maps, she frowned slightly. "He is not marked here on any of my maps." She said. "Would you happen to know something that he's known for?" She asked.
"These pyramids." Said Yami. "These pyramids were created to show who the ruler was during his reign." He held up the artifact and she examined it.
"I have seen these pyramids, why didn't I see it before." She sighed as she hit her head. "I know where your temple is, but I'm afraid we'll have to travel in the morning. You're welcome to stay the night for free."
"Thank you miss, I think we will stay." Said Atem as they bowed to her and she took them to her spare rooms. They bid her goodnight before they wished one another a god nights rest and falling to sleep.
Early the next morning, Kisara, the silver haired woman, woke them for breakfast. "Eat well, for we have a great distance to travel before we get there." She said as she handed them each a plate of eggs and bacon with bread.
"Thank you." They ate graciously and helped her clean up before they mounted the camels she provided for them and they made their way into the desert to the Valley of the Kings. By mid day, they reached the valley and dismounted from their camels to give them a short break as they lead them into the valley's gorge.
Once at the bottom, she pulled out one of the many maps she carried along with her and found the marking. "Here it is." She said and she pointed to the pyramid that matched their treasures. "The name of the pharaoh was washed away when there were great floods, but the art and carvings have remained unharmed, that's how I knew he was a great pharaoh. His resting place is far on the other end of the valley, but we should reach there by night fall." She said as she rolled up her map.
"Sound good to me." Said Atem. They mounted their camels and continued through the valley, passing many similar looking burial entrances along the way. Sun started to set, and both Atem and Yami held a torch for Kisara, the young woman who was guiding them, continue to search the valley and her map for the temple.
Moments later, they arrived to a lone burial entrance with the symbol of the upside down pyramid carved into the entrance. "Here we are, the temple of Akunumkanon. Now I should warn you, the temples or pharaoh's are usually booby tr- Where are you going?" She asked when she realized when they were walking for the temple.
"Going inside of course, we have to find our answers." Said Atem.
"But the dangers-"
"We'll be fine." Insisted Yami. "Thank you again for leading us here, but we'll be fine."
"Head on home, Kisara. We'll be fine, trust us." Said Atem.
She sighed, "All right. But will you need the camels?"
"No, I don't think we will." Said Yami as he walked over to her and tied their camels to hers. "Now go, there are dangers that still lurk here in the Valley."
"All right, I will. I hope you two find what you're looking for. Let Ra be with you both." She said as she turned her camels and urged them to continue to walk on and head home.
"You ready brother?" Asked Atem as Yami walked back over to him with their torches in hand.
"Yes. Let's go and talk with the gods." He said and they walked in and slowly descended the temple stairs and into the total darkness, their flames illuminating the shadows around them. When they reached ground level, they found an empty room with paintings of people, the gods and titans.
"Looks like tomb robbers came in here and raided the tomb." Said Atem.
"But the history still remains." Said Yami as he examined a wall with the god Ra and the Pharaoh shaking hands. He placed his hand on the wall and he brushed away some dust when he laid his eyes on the golden pyramid. He touched it and pressed the eye when it slid into the wall and the tomb shook noticeably.
"What's going on?" Asked Atem
The wall Yami was standing in front of then raised and a cloud of dust and the smell of musk entered the chamber. "Here, I think I found a secret entrance." Said Yami and he led the way down the steps and into the burial chamber of the pharaoh. "Atem, we found the burial chamber." Said Yami as he shined the light around the cluttered room of jewels, gems and treasures from around the globe.
In the center of the chamber sat two large sarcophagi's inscribed with hieroglyphics. As Yami stepped forward, Atem walked around the chamber and found small containers of oil and lit them to help illuminate the room more. "Atem, come here." Said Yami.
Atem walked up to his brother, "What is it?"
"This is the pharaoh's sarcophagus, Akunumkanon, and this one is his queens, Amara." Yami paused for a moment, "What if they really are our parents?"
"There's only one way to find out." Said Atem. He removed the pendent from his neck and held it up to the sarcophagus. It glowed for a moment when a rumble sounded and the lid from the Pharaoh's sarcophagus flew open and a hand came up cracking as it seemed to stretch.
"Who dares enter my burial chamber and wake me from my eternal-" The strong rich voice of Akunumkanon sounded around the room as the spiritual body rose from the mummified corpse to stare into the eyes of Atem and Yami. "M-my boys. Atem, Yami." He stepped out of his sarcophagus and walked toward them only they backed up away from him in shock.
"Y-You're the p-pharaoh?" Asked Yami.
"Pharaoh Akunumkanon, I live among the gods in Ra's land with your mother, Amara. My boys, it's so good to see you." He said as he came up to the two and hugged them.
"You're really our parents then?" Asked Atem.
"Yes. Gosh look how you've grown." He said as he examined both his boys. "You have your mother's eyes and kind heart, Yami. And Atem, my strong confidence and sharp features." He chuckled.
"Thanks dad, but we came here looking for answers." Said Yami.
"Yes, I suppose that old man would have to tell you eventually." He sighed as he turned to Amara's sarcophagus and he ran his fingers along it.
"You know about grandpa?" Asked Atem.
"Of course, your mother and I watched you two grow up." He said.
"Didn't you want us?" Asked Yami.
"Of course we did. We tried for many millennia's to have you, and then we were finally blessed with you two. We thought everything would be perfect, but then that night, you were taken from us…" He said as he clenched his fists tightly.
"Couldn't you have taken us back?" Asked Atem.
"No. You see, who ever took you changed you into a mortal, and you could not enter Ra's land. Your mother was heartbroken for many years after that. She could only get comfort from your pets and myself." He paused, "Which reminds me." He turned to the boys as he whistled loudly.
A flash of red, blue and gold, three creatures appeared and cried happily at Atem and Yami before they tackled them to the ground. "What on earth? I-I remember you." Said Yami as Silfer licked him.
"These are your three pets, Silfer the Sky Dragon, Obelisk the Tormentor, and the Winged Dragon of Ra. They will stay in these forms till you call out their names and they'll convert to their normal size." Explained their father.
"Their normal size?" Asked Atem.
"God creatures grow at alarming rates. They were soon starting to become a handful when you were first gone." He explained.
"Father, is there any way we can return to the land of Ra with you? We don't belong here." Said Yami.
"I know my sons, but it's not up to me to decide. In order for entrance into Ra's land, you must become a god." He said.
"And how do we do that?" Asked Atem.
"You must seek out god trainer, Seto. He lives on an island off the shore of Egypt." He explained as he walked to his sarcophagus.
"And he can train us when we find him?" Asked Yami.
"Yes. Just tell him you're my sons, and he'll listen." He said as he stepped in. "Your god creatures know the way. Remember, just call out their name, and they'll convert to their true forms." He said as he grasped the lid of his sarcophagus.
"We won't fail you father." Said Atem. "Let's go find Seto."
"Right. We'll see you soon father." Said Yami and they ran out of the chamber with their god creatures tailing behind them.
"Good luck, my sons." Said Akunumkanon as he lay back and closed the lid on his sarcophagus before his spirit returned to Ra where his queen awaited his return.
Outside, Atem and Yami looked to the sky, "Silfer the Sky Dragon, Obelisk the Tormentor, and the Winged Dragon of Ra!" They shouted and their three creatures shined brightly as they changed from their chibi forms to large mature gods that were larger than the great pyramids themselves.
"Wow, extraordinary." Smiled Atem as he jumped into Ra's hand.
"Come Silfer." Yami jumped onto his head as he crouched down to the ground for him.
"Off to see Seto!" Called out Atem as their gods flew off and through the clouds before they flew over them as the sun rose in the distance.
:We are on our way; we can go the distance,:
;We don't care how far; somehow we'll be strong,;
:We know every mile, will be worth our while…:
;We would go most anywhere, to find, where we, belong…;
End Chapter Three
Audience Applause's
Joci: Thank you, thank you. I hope this new chapter has you all interested once more for what's to come.
Crys: Oh I'm so excited, can we update again? I want to know what happens when they reach Seto the god trainer.
Joci: We'll see. There will definitely be more chapters, but I do have other stories to update as well you know.
Crys: *Sighs* Okay.
Kuro: Just to inform you readers, When Yami sang, his parts were between : : these symbols, while Atem on the other hand were between ; ; these. Just so you know.
Joci: Oh, I forgot to put that in the beginning didn't I… Sorry. Didn't want to give you all too much info for this chapter.
Kuro: Understandable. Any other questions can be asked during your reviews.
Crys: Yes, please review! And we promise to update in time.
Joci: But I guess that's all for now. Hope you've enjoyed this installment of Sons of Ra. Till next time.