Naomi follows Alonsa to the courtyard. The full moon bright and calming in the night sky.
"So, now what?" Naomi asks.
"Now, time moves forward." Alonsa answers.
"Huh?"
Suddenly the world begins to contort and twist, the wind blowing hard against Naomi's body. She covers her face until the wind begins to slow. As she reopens her eyes, she's surprised to find that they're back in Calankaiana's bed chamber, Nenet below putting the crown on Calankaiana's head.
"What the-?" Naomi says in shock.
"We have traveled in time to the following day." Alonsa explains.
Calankaiana looks up and catches them in her eye, smiling as a hello.
"Pharaoh!" a man shouts from down the hall, causing everyone to turn their heads.
Within a second, a palace guard is in the doorway, panting like crazy.
"So, now what?" Naomi asks.
"Now, time moves forward." Alonsa answers.
"Huh?"
Suddenly the world begins to contort and twist, the wind blowing hard against Naomi's body. She covers her face until the wind begins to slow. As she reopens her eyes, she's surprised to find that they're back in Calankaiana's bed chamber, Nenet below putting the crown on Calankaiana's head.
"What the-?" Naomi says in shock.
"We have traveled in time to the following day." Alonsa explains.
Calankaiana looks up and catches them in her eye, smiling as a hello.
"Pharaoh!" a man shouts from down the hall, causing everyone to turn their heads.
Within a second, a palace guard is in the doorway, panting like crazy.
"What is wrong, Anum?" Calankaiana asks.
"Your Majesty, I was watching Heru as you asked, and, and some man took him on horseback!" Anum answers.
Calankaiana's and Naomi's eyes widen as Calankaiana's hand rises to clutch her necklace, the same Heru had given her.
"I tried everything I could to stop him, but I am afraid to say he disappeared." Anum continues.
"Get all the guards on that assianlants trail! I want that man caught! And I want Heru found! Understood!?" Calankaiana yells as she rises from her chair.
"Yes, my Pharaoh." Anum says as he runs off, a few other guards chasing after him.
"Nenet! Get Lotus!" Calankaiana says.
"Yes, your majesty." Nenet yells as she runs from Calankaiana's side.
Naomi flys to Calankaiana's side, Alonsa behind.
"C'mon, we have to find Heru!" Naomi yells.
"Right." Calankaiana says as they begin to race out of the room.
Suddenly, Neema steps from the shadows, blocking Calankaiana's path.
"Neema!" Calankaiana yells.
"Something wrong, dear sister?" Neema says with a smirk.
Calankaiana Snears as she takes hold of Neema's collar.
"What did you do?!" Calankaiana yells.
"Oh nothing, just sent a few lazy servants to work in the mines in the land on the other side of the water." Neema confesses.
Calanakaina's eyes widen in horror. She drops her hold on Neema.
"You sent Heru to a mine...?" Calanakaiana says.
"Now you will never see him again, have a good day." Neema says as she walks away, leaving Calankaiana standing in shock.
Naomi rushes to her side.
"Calanakaiana, are you alright?" Naomi asks.
"Heru, I will not be able to save him..." Calankaiana says as she drops to her knees.
"Snap out of it! You can save him, you love him, don't you?" Naomi yells.
"Yes.." Calankaiana answers.
"Then don't you want him to know?!" Naomi yells.
Calankaiana's eyes widen. She whipps her head up to look up at Naomi, who's eyes are slightly glowing red.
"I do." Calankaiana says.
"Then get off your butt and run!" Naomi yells as she pulls Calanakaiana to her feet, throws a sword into her hands, and pushes her forward, sending her sprintting.
As they enter the courtyard, they see Nenet holding the reigns of Lotus, who's waiting for her sattle. Calanakaiana runs and jumps onto Lotus' back, surprising Nenet as she takes Lotus' reigns and begins galloping at full speed, leading some guards out of the palace. Naomi, who's flying beside her looks down to see the hoof prints from the horse that must of taken Heru.
"This way!" Naomi says as she points north, causing Calankaiana to turn as she also spots the prints.
After about 20 minutes, Naomi begins to see familar places pass by.
"Calankaiana, is it just me, or does this look errily familar." Naomi says.
She nods as she kicks Lotus again in the flanks, making her whiney as she begins to fly even faster.
As they gallop, Calankaiana's eyes widen, and she whipps her head to the right.
"STOP!" Calankaiana yells as she pulls hard on the reigns, stopping Lotus and the rest of the horses in their tracks.
Suddenly, large bolders and rocks fly from the east, crashing only feet ahead of the group.
The horses begin to rear in surprise, scared by the loud crashing. Luckily, the guards and Calankaiana are able to keep their horses in check, but more bolders begins to fly close.
"GALLOP MEN!" Calankaiana yells as she kicks hard, making Lotus run fast.
The men do as told and follow fast behind, nearly hit by the rocks.
...They are after me, I know it!...
Calankaiana turns her horse and stays in line with the bolders. Some guards gasp in surprise.
"Pharaoh, what are you doing?!" a guard calls.
"Keep following those trails!" Calankaiana calls back, stopping Lotus.
"But, Your Higness-" another guard calls.
"GO!" Calankaiana snaps, the bolders crashing down around her.
The men look to each other, then nod.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" they call as they begin to ride away.
She grins and turns back, determination burning in her eyes under the blood coloring.
Naomi floats close, shocked.
"Why'd she do that?!" Naomi says.
"She doesn't want anyone to get hurt, so she's offering up her safety for their's." Alonsa answers.
"That's crazy!" Naomi says.
"Yes, but honorable and admirable." Alonsa comments.
Naomi eyes widen as she looks over at Calankaiana. She's grinning as a large, red, sparking, fireball appears in her left hand.
"Find the cause and destroy! SEKHMET LIGHTNING INFERNO!" Calankaiana yells as she whipps it over her head, it growing as it soars.
Instantly, it turns and sinks in the sky, creating a massive explosion when it hits, screams calling from the hit point.
"I knew it." Calanakaiana says.
"What?" Naomi asks.
"Those were Chuma's men, and I am just guessing, but it was probably also his men who kidnapped Heru. They did it so that they could get me out of the safety of the palace and try to kill me. Seems like my sister has teamed up with him." Calankaiana explains.
"That snake!" Naomi says, angry at Neema.
"However, Chuma did make some mistakes." Calankaiana says.
"Like what?" Alonsa asks.
"First of all, he should of known that my guards would come with me. Second, his men should not of fired so obviously. And third, he should not of been foolish enough to believe I would not be able to dodge." Calankaiana explains, then chuckling, "The man seems just too willing to show how much of an imbecile he truly is."
"Really?" a voice says from behind, surprising Calankaiana.
"What?!" Calankaiana says as she turns to her right.
As she turns, she spots a dark clothed man on another horse. Without hesitation, he thrusts his sword at Calankaiana, but luckily Lotus steps out of the way just before he can stab her.
"Go!" Calankaiana yells as she kicks again at Lotus' flanks.
Lotus complies and begins to gallop fast, the man following about 10 seconds later.
"Let me guess, same thing as the last time you used that power?" Naomi asks, flying next to Calankaiana.
"That is right." Calankaiana says as she nods.
...Chuma did that on purpose so that I would not notice the assasin!...that wretch of a man!...
Naomi turns and watches the man, remembering the other men who had tried to kill Calankaiana. How she had been so scared for Calankaiana, how Heru had risked his safety for her's...
Suddenly, anger and hatrid fills her, and she turns and flies to the back of Lotus to be face to face with the man. Alonsa notices.
"What are you doing?" Alonsa asks.
"What does it look like? I'm gonna kick that guy's butt into next week!" Naomi yells.
"How are you going to do that-?" Alonsa starts to ask.
"Just shut up and watch!" Naomi snaps as she looks back at them, her red eyes burning with the intent to injure, or even kill.
Calankaiana and Alonsa gape as Naomi stops and turns back to face the man. Her tight fist beginning to spark as she unclutches, soon turning to a inferno similar to Calankaiana's in her palm.
"She is using-?" Calankaiana starts
"This is for Calankaiana and Heru! SEKHMET LIGHTNING INFERNO!" Naomi screams as she throws the fireball at the man.
As it impacts the man, he becomes incased in flames. His horse rears and drops him, his screams of agony filling the air.
Calankaaiana and Alonsa stop about 20 feet after Naomi did, and stare in awe, the wind becoming violent as it travels from the impact zone.
"She used my attack perfectly..." Calankaiana says in amazement, "She truly is me..."
Alonsa nods, then quickly flies to Naomi side, as she pants after her attack.
"Are you alright?" Alonsa asks.
"Yeah, just a bit tired though." Naomi answers as she looks up at Alonsa, her eyes back to Hazel.
The sight causes Alonsa to smile.
"What are we doing still standing here for, we got to get back to looking for Heru." Naomi says as she turns and begins to walk towards Calankaiana.
Suddenly, Naomi's feet give out and she falls to the ground.
"Naomi!" Alonsa yells as she kneels at Naomi's side.
"Wow, I don't feel as great as I once thought." Naomi says
Alonsa's look of worry turns to a content frown as she lifts Naomi to put her on her back, gently releasing her between her orange wings.
"Is she alright?" Calankaiana asks as Alonsa flies back to her side.
"Just tired, nothing more." Alonsa answers as Calankaiana kicks at Lotus' flanks, making her start galloping again.
After about 10 minutes of riding, Calankaiana stops about half a mile away from the Lord's estate, the sound of fighting and battle cries ringing from inside the high walls.
"It seems they found where Heru was taken." Naomi says, looking over Alonsa's shoulders.
Calankaiana nods, then takes the sword from the sheath at her side, and kicks Lotus again, sending her running faster then ever before. When they enter the open gate, all around is fighting and blood. Naomi looks quickly and makes note that so far, Calankaiana's men seemed to be winning, but Heru is no where in sight. Calankaiana turns Lotus towards the grand estate entrance and gallops at full speed, without even getting off the horse. About 20 feet in, she stops Lotus in her tracks.
"Heru!" Calankaiana calls.
Suddenly, a loud thud fills the room. Calankaiana turns to see the entrance she just rode through closed.
"Blast! He's closed off our exit!" Alonsa says.
"Wait, for all we know, he's in this place, let's keep looking!" Naomi says.
"Right." Calankaiana agrees as she nods, then kicks Lotus hard.
Lotus starts off, and within a minute, turns into what appears to be the kitchen. Maids and servants scream in fright as they run away. Some women bow, respecting Calankaiana as the Queen. But, most run, scared by the horse and by the shouts of blood-thirsty men. Calankaiana stops in front of one of the bowing groups of women.
"Have you seen a man being carried by any of the Lord's men?" Calankaiana asks.
One of the women raises her head and nods, pointing towards a window.
"Yes, Pharaoh. They carried him towards the back courtyard." she answers.
"Thank you, you shall be rewarded for your assistance." Calankaiana says as she turns and kicks Lotus towards a doorway.
"I would hurry, they spoke of slaughter!" the women calls after her.
The words cause Calankaiana's heart to skip a beat, terrified by the new information. She instinctively takes hold of the necklace Heru gave her as she turns a corner to find herself outside, and just in time.
About 30 feet away, three men try to hold down Heru as another tries to put a bag on his head, verifying what the women said was true.
"HERU!" Calankaiana yells as she rides towards the group, drawing all of their attention.
As her voice reaches his ears, a light of hope reenters Heru's eyes.
Suddenly, one of the men take Heru by the neck and draw out a knife, then place it to his neck. Calankaiana stops Lotus in full gallop as the man pushes it closer to Heru's neck.
"Try to move to save him and he dies." the man says.
Calankaiana stays still, her face becomes emotionless with a strong frown.
"So, what should you do? Decisions, Decisions." a vile familar voice says from behind, surprising Calankaiana.
She turns to see the repulsive Lord Chuma standing behind her, a smart-elic smirk on his face.
"You-!" Calankaiana starts.
"If you do not do as I instruct, the stable-hand meets his demise." Chuma interupts.
"Do not do it! Do not give yourself up to him!" Heru yells, surprising Calankaiana.
"Shut up, hostage!" a pudgy man says as he punches Heru across the face.
"Heru-!" Calankaiana yells.
"Do not give yourself up for me! I do not deserve it!" Heru snaps, causing Calankaiana's eyes to widen in shock.
"I said shut up!" the pudgy man shouts again as he slaps Heru hard.
"Stop it!" Calankaiana orders, sending a shiver down the four men's backs.
Without saying a word, Calankaiana jumps off of Lotus and turns to face Chuma.
"So, you have decided to listen? Great, now, drop your sword." Chuma orders.
"Stop!" Heru yells.
Without making any expression, Calankaiana takes her sword from her right side and drops it from her waist, as told.
Naomi and Alonsa gape in shock as Chuma begins to laugh hysterically.
Instantly, it turns and sinks in the sky, creating a massive explosion when it hits, screams calling from the hit point.
"I knew it." Calanakaiana says.
"What?" Naomi asks.
"Those were Chuma's men, and I am just guessing, but it was probably also his men who kidnapped Heru. They did it so that they could get me out of the safety of the palace and try to kill me. Seems like my sister has teamed up with him." Calankaiana explains.
"That snake!" Naomi says, angry at Neema.
"However, Chuma did make some mistakes." Calankaiana says.
"Like what?" Alonsa asks.
"First of all, he should of known that my guards would come with me. Second, his men should not of fired so obviously. And third, he should not of been foolish enough to believe I would not be able to dodge." Calankaiana explains, then chuckling, "The man seems just too willing to show how much of an imbecile he truly is."
"Really?" a voice says from behind, surprising Calankaiana.
"What?!" Calankaiana says as she turns to her right.
As she turns, she spots a dark clothed man on another horse. Without hesitation, he thrusts his sword at Calankaiana, but luckily Lotus steps out of the way just before he can stab her.
"Go!" Calankaiana yells as she kicks again at Lotus' flanks.
Lotus complies and begins to gallop fast, the man following about 10 seconds later.
"Let me guess, same thing as the last time you used that power?" Naomi asks, flying next to Calankaiana.
"That is right." Calankaiana says as she nods.
...Chuma did that on purpose so that I would not notice the assasin!...that wretch of a man!...
Naomi turns and watches the man, remembering the other men who had tried to kill Calankaiana. How she had been so scared for Calankaiana, how Heru had risked his safety for her's...
Suddenly, anger and hatrid fills her, and she turns and flies to the back of Lotus to be face to face with the man. Alonsa notices.
"What are you doing?" Alonsa asks.
"What does it look like? I'm gonna kick that guy's butt into next week!" Naomi yells.
"How are you going to do that-?" Alonsa starts to ask.
"Just shut up and watch!" Naomi snaps as she looks back at them, her red eyes burning with the intent to injure, or even kill.
Calankaiana and Alonsa gape as Naomi stops and turns back to face the man. Her tight fist beginning to spark as she unclutches, soon turning to a inferno similar to Calankaiana's in her palm.
"She is using-?" Calankaiana starts
"This is for Calankaiana and Heru! SEKHMET LIGHTNING INFERNO!" Naomi screams as she throws the fireball at the man.
As it impacts the man, he becomes incased in flames. His horse rears and drops him, his screams of agony filling the air.
Calankaaiana and Alonsa stop about 20 feet after Naomi did, and stare in awe, the wind becoming violent as it travels from the impact zone.
"She used my attack perfectly..." Calankaiana says in amazement, "She truly is me..."
Alonsa nods, then quickly flies to Naomi side, as she pants after her attack.
"Are you alright?" Alonsa asks.
"Yeah, just a bit tired though." Naomi answers as she looks up at Alonsa, her eyes back to Hazel.
The sight causes Alonsa to smile.
"What are we doing still standing here for, we got to get back to looking for Heru." Naomi says as she turns and begins to walk towards Calankaiana.
Suddenly, Naomi's feet give out and she falls to the ground.
"Naomi!" Alonsa yells as she kneels at Naomi's side.
"Wow, I don't feel as great as I once thought." Naomi says
Alonsa's look of worry turns to a content frown as she lifts Naomi to put her on her back, gently releasing her between her orange wings.
"Is she alright?" Calankaiana asks as Alonsa flies back to her side.
"Just tired, nothing more." Alonsa answers as Calankaiana kicks at Lotus' flanks, making her start galloping again.
After about 10 minutes of riding, Calankaiana stops about half a mile away from the Lord's estate, the sound of fighting and battle cries ringing from inside the high walls.
"It seems they found where Heru was taken." Naomi says, looking over Alonsa's shoulders.
Calankaiana nods, then takes the sword from the sheath at her side, and kicks Lotus again, sending her running faster then ever before. When they enter the open gate, all around is fighting and blood. Naomi looks quickly and makes note that so far, Calankaiana's men seemed to be winning, but Heru is no where in sight. Calankaiana turns Lotus towards the grand estate entrance and gallops at full speed, without even getting off the horse. About 20 feet in, she stops Lotus in her tracks.
"Heru!" Calankaiana calls.
Suddenly, a loud thud fills the room. Calankaiana turns to see the entrance she just rode through closed.
"Blast! He's closed off our exit!" Alonsa says.
"Wait, for all we know, he's in this place, let's keep looking!" Naomi says.
"Right." Calankaiana agrees as she nods, then kicks Lotus hard.
Lotus starts off, and within a minute, turns into what appears to be the kitchen. Maids and servants scream in fright as they run away. Some women bow, respecting Calankaiana as the Queen. But, most run, scared by the horse and by the shouts of blood-thirsty men. Calankaiana stops in front of one of the bowing groups of women.
"Have you seen a man being carried by any of the Lord's men?" Calankaiana asks.
One of the women raises her head and nods, pointing towards a window.
"Yes, Pharaoh. They carried him towards the back courtyard." she answers.
"Thank you, you shall be rewarded for your assistance." Calankaiana says as she turns and kicks Lotus towards a doorway.
"I would hurry, they spoke of slaughter!" the women calls after her.
The words cause Calankaiana's heart to skip a beat, terrified by the new information. She instinctively takes hold of the necklace Heru gave her as she turns a corner to find herself outside, and just in time.
About 30 feet away, three men try to hold down Heru as another tries to put a bag on his head, verifying what the women said was true.
"HERU!" Calankaiana yells as she rides towards the group, drawing all of their attention.
As her voice reaches his ears, a light of hope reenters Heru's eyes.
Suddenly, one of the men take Heru by the neck and draw out a knife, then place it to his neck. Calankaiana stops Lotus in full gallop as the man pushes it closer to Heru's neck.
"Try to move to save him and he dies." the man says.
Calankaiana stays still, her face becomes emotionless with a strong frown.
"So, what should you do? Decisions, Decisions." a vile familar voice says from behind, surprising Calankaiana.
She turns to see the repulsive Lord Chuma standing behind her, a smart-elic smirk on his face.
"You-!" Calankaiana starts.
"If you do not do as I instruct, the stable-hand meets his demise." Chuma interupts.
"Do not do it! Do not give yourself up to him!" Heru yells, surprising Calankaiana.
"Shut up, hostage!" a pudgy man says as he punches Heru across the face.
"Heru-!" Calankaiana yells.
"Do not give yourself up for me! I do not deserve it!" Heru snaps, causing Calankaiana's eyes to widen in shock.
"I said shut up!" the pudgy man shouts again as he slaps Heru hard.
"Stop it!" Calankaiana orders, sending a shiver down the four men's backs.
Without saying a word, Calankaiana jumps off of Lotus and turns to face Chuma.
"So, you have decided to listen? Great, now, drop your sword." Chuma orders.
"Stop!" Heru yells.
Without making any expression, Calankaiana takes her sword from her right side and drops it from her waist, as told.
Naomi and Alonsa gape in shock as Chuma begins to laugh hysterically.
"Who would of thought, that the great Pharaoh Calankaiana, would ever take orders to save the pitiful life of a servant?! It is lunacy!" Chuma comments as he walks closer to Calankaiana.
Calankaiana glares at him as he comes to stand only about a foot in front of her.
"Now, now, do not give me that look. It does not flatter your beauty." Chuma says as strokes her hair, causing both Naomi and her to become super angry.
"Don't touch her!" Heru snaps, surprising everyone yet again.
Suddenly, an extending spear rushes past Calankaiana's face and stabs into Heru's left shoulder, causing him to grunt in pain.
"Heru!" Calankaiana yells.
"I do not remember ordering you to speak, servant. Now, shut up and stay there!" Chuma says as he twists his end of the spear then pulls it out, causing Heru to yells in agony.
Calankaiana stares at Heru, anger building as she watches blood behind to drip from his wound. She turns as a ball of fire begins to burn in her right palm.
"Why you-!"Calankaiana snaps as she turns back to Chuma, only to be met by a surprise.
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