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Jono was strong and fast, but was very straight forward when it came to fighting. He didn't strategize he simply went in swinging. When Seth dodged and tripped him, he succeeded. Jono fell to the floor flat on his face. He crawled back up quickly and faced Seth as he wiped his face. "You're going to be sorry!" Jono threatened Seth. Jono repeated the same move, simply trying to get to him faster. Jono was simply not very smart about these things.

Atem had just as bad a temper as Akila had. His pride didn't help much either. And all Akila kept doing was hurting his pride. Atem stood up and shouted back at Akila, "Well I don't even want to be your friend! So get out of my room!" He pointed to his balcony to reinforce his demand. "The second you give me my child then you can just leave! I won't have any need for you and neither will this kingdom! You'll be useless!" he shouted some more, "now leave me alone!" Atem's temper had gotten the best of him. Akila and he usually fought, but he was getting sick and tired of it. He had no idea she did it for attention, he really believed her words. And they really did hurt, even if he didn't show it. So he just finally snapped. What was the point of even trying to even be friends with someone who simply hates you? Akila obviously hated him.

Amme stood up to watch what he would do next. She jumped a little when he snapped his fingers, curious what would happen. She looked in the direction he pointed in and saw a firey ball shot across the sky. "Wow!" she exclaimed as she hopped happily. She looked back at him and thought for a moment, "I dunno what to wish for......." She really wanted to wish to see her parents, but would that be too greedy? So she made a vague wish in her head, wishing that nobody ever get really hurt. She looked back at Atsu and said excitedly, "I made a wish!"

[[This whole weekend I wanted my rum and coke. I never got it XD I'll have to have one tonight XP]]

Jono was still lying asleep in his bed. The warm rays of the sun leaked through his window curtains as he remained in peaceful sleep. Jono was always tired, Seth had him running around doing everything throughout the day and night. He became Seth's servant when his mother died. She died of old age, that's what they say. Jono believed she died of a broken spirit. She passed quietly, without even a sign of being sick. Before anyone could do anything for her, she had passed. His mother passing did anything but wonders to Jono. He was still rebellious and filled with anger- as well as loneliness. He no longer had anybody in his life that loved him or he loved. And he was even more determined to escape this palace. There was nothing for him here, but out in the open he could be free. He may never have shelter or a lot of food, but he would be free. He was only free in his sleep, the very little that he got. The other servants could at least get an adequate amount of sleep, since Seth himself did not sleep much, neither did Jono. Suddenly, he was knocked out of his sleep state by the slamming of his door. It was one of the girls who served in the kitchen.

"You're late again! I'm only doing this as a favor you know!" the girl said putting the plates down on Jono's old table. "Get up and go! Do you want to be lashed?" she said turning around to rush back to the kitchen.

Jono jumped up when she came into his room. He rubbed his eyes quickly as he stood up. Letting out an irritated grunt he rushed through his room. There was no need for him to be as dressed up as royalty, just to have decently clean clothes and not be filthy. Jono did just that. He took the plates and rushed to Seth's room which was relatively close to his small poor excuse for a room. You could call anything a room as long as it had walls around it and a door. He entered into Seth's room and presented him his breakfast. Exhaustion and defiance were the two things that could be seen in his eyes.

Atem was already up and properly dressed by this time. He knew his brother was with his father at the moment. Atem made a note never to see his father when Atsu was around. Atem always appeared to be the stronger one of the two. But when he would sit there beside him, Atem was anything but strong. This was his father, this was his flesh and blood. And he was slowly dying of something that could not be cured, age. Atem was scared and saddened, even though he knew that his father would go to the afterlife and his soul would be saved, Atem still couldn't help but feel this way. He couldn't let anybody know how he felt about this, especially not his brother. He had to be strong for his brother and for his kingdom. Atem had been up all day with scribes, priests, and other important political figures within the palace who insisted he see them immediately. All concerned with the transfer of power to him. Everything had to be official, everything had to be recorded and properly handled. Personally, it was driving him mad. He understood the importance but it was becoming stressful, not to mention emotional. At least his father was still around to help him to the end. And even though there was a gargantuan amount of stress, he still felt he was ready for this. He was ready to take on his destiny. And he was certainly ready to show a certain someone that he would indeed rise to the occasion. Atem and Akila were still destined to be married, no matter how much either of them begged his father and the other priests. But as they continued their childhood, their fights got worse and worse. Both always trying to make the other break some how. Now that they were teens, they were both rather bitter towards one another. Atem always tried to ignore Akila, to avoid her. He would have to deal with her the rest of his life, why make that horrid experience last any longer? Atem had just finished with a scribe and was on his way to see another priest. He decided to take his time getting there and detour through the garden. And there she was, Akila, doing the same thing she did as a child. Practicing her magic, doing something that she wasn't supposed to be. He only glanced at her before he looked away, ignoring her. "De-spell," Atem say with a simple wave of his hand and cast a spell to cancel her current spell. The water plopped to the ground and Atem continued to walk as if Akila wasn't even there.

Amme was already up and helping make medicines. She technically didn't have to do it, but she wanted to try and help. Amme grew up to be a rather calm and quiet girl, quiet to the point that she was secretive. She no longer was the crybaby that she was as a child. Amme seemed rather wise and almost motherly. Perhaps only because of her power. She trained hard and strengthened her healing abilities. And she did as she was set out to, heal those within the palace and those of royalty. Her main patients were of course soldiers who were wounded. When she finished with the last medicine she was given a bottle from one of the others. She was told to deliver it to the Pharaoh. Amme could cure just about anything, but she couldn't reverse time. So it was to be made sure that he went peacefully and without pain. The bottle was filled with a medicine that relieved pain. Amme took the bottle and did as she was told. As she walked through the palace she passed people who in the past picked on her. They no longer did. Most stopped when they or their family or friends were hurt and she cured them. She didn't second guess or deny anybody- no matter what they did to her. She still helped people. And because of that, most people either enjoyed her company or simply left her alone. There were only few who still did not like a 'dirty blood' living among them. But those people were too afraid to voice their dislike- since the Prince always seemed to intervene. Amme knocked on the door and waited for someone to open. There was always a servant or someone visiting the Pharaoh.

[[long post is long @_@]]

He was almost past Akila when suddenly he could not feel the ground underneath his feet. He scrambled slightly as he fell. He shouted slightly when he landed first on his feet then onto his bottom. Atem shook his head to shake away the initial shock. He then automatically looked up, knowing exactly what happened. "What is your problem?" Atem sneered. He stood up and dusted himself off. "I am simply working, unlike some other people," Atem snapped at her. He then looked off to the side and said to himself but loud enough so Akila would here, "I can't believe she still acts like an immature child." Atem then went to cast a spell to raise the ground that had collapsed underneath him. He really didn't have time to deal with Akila right now.

Jono tried his best to stay quiet and put up with it, but it was incredibly hard. He had too, otherwise there would be consequences to face. "At least I could sleep if I were dead....." Jono mumbled underneath his breath. It was obvious he was tired, the dark circles under his eyes were a big hint. Jono only jumped when Seth slammed his fists down on the tray and the food went everywhere. Jono absolutely hated when Seth wasted food like this- food, as well as everything else, was taken for granted. He growled to himself but did what he was told, putting all the wasted food on the tray. Once he did that he stood up and practically stomped to the scrolls. It was the last thing he did last night. When he came back he slammed the scrolls in front of Seth, giving him a defiant eye.

When the door opened up Amme saw both the Pharaoh and Atsu. She gave a small smile to Atsu before she bowed to pay respect. She was not particularly close with the Pharaoh, certainly not like his sons- but this still affected her. He was a kind man, he was as nice to her as she could ever hope considering her history and blood. She was probably the only Egyptian in the kingdom that disliked death. Everyone else embraced it and understood it was the next part of life. She still to this day could not quite grasp the concept- she simply only pretended to. She was mad at herself that she couldn't do anything to prevent this. Weren't her powers strong enough? Wasn't the cause of death due to organs failing? Then why couldn't she heal them? It was horridly puzzling. Amme handed the bottle to a servant that would later give him the medicine. As much as she hid what she was feeling, there were obvious hints of sadness. She didn't want to stay long, after all she was interrupting time with his son. She felt horrible being there when Atsu was visiting- she felt bad for both him and his brother. They were about to lose part of their family. This just added to her disappointment in herself, she's failing the Pharaoh, the kingdom, and her best friend who was the only person left in her life who she felt significantly close to.

[[I was debating on whether or not to make Amme, from time to time, sneak out of the palace so she can help townspeople- which could lead to her obviously getting in trouble or whatever. I'm not sure if it would be pointless or just plain dumb XP. And if she does, I think I may add in that the first time she snuck out she went back to where her parent's lived and they were gone/dead (no she didn't see them dead)- it would be the reason why she doesn't cry anymore. Also debating if Atsu knows she sneaks out, only cause he is always watching over her..... another reason why I don't know if I should even do this.]]

"Doing nothing includes not attempting to practice your novice magic," Atem replied to her. Akila was actually very good at magic, but Atem would never dream of admitting that to her or himself. The spell Atem casted raised the ground beneath him, filling the hole that Akila created. He was now face to face with her. "For your information I'm handeling things very well thank you," he said with a tone, "the only thing here that makes me grouchy is you." Atem then looked at his fingernails and picked the little bit of dirt that was in them. "But things will be a lot different once your my wife, then you'll have no choice but o do what I say," Atem said egotistically. However somewhere in the back of his mind he knew that feat was practically impossible.

Jono never said 'Yes sir' or anything of the snort. He refused to. He just did what he was told, trying not to snap back at the arrogant son of a b***h. He started cleaning, grunting as lowly as possible. He looked up to see a worker from the library come up and give Seth a scroll. Great.... another one to eventually bring back with the others. The girl seemed rather nice, she always seemed to do a lot of nice things for Seth- things she didn't have to. The only time Jono saw Seth happy was when he got to see new scrolls like this. What was so great about them anyway? Since Jono was a slave, he could barely read. Just enough to know the titles of certain scrolls- he had to, Seth demanded them more then food. As Jono reached down to pick up the few remaining clothes, he saw the woman give him a small wave. He gave her a small wave back before she left. One thing Jono always noticed about their visits, Seth really never payed any mind to her. But then again, Jono figured that was because Seth was so egocentral he could never possibly care for another human being. Jono sighed a little to himself, he was horribly tired.

Amme looked back when she heard her name. She smiled at Atsu, hiding any bit of sorrow that was on her face. "Good morning, Atsu," she said pleasantly. She then blinked a few times and asked, "You're.... not spending anymore time with your father? Did I interupt at a bad time?" Amme really did love spending time with Atsu but sometimes she worried about him. She felt that he dedicated too much time to her. Even though he denied it, she knew he missed out on a lot of responsibilities. Sometimes she tried to convince him to do what he is supposed to, other times she let it slide. She cared a lot about him, even though she never really said it or showed it. Yes, they were friends, that was obvious and that was shown. But she couldn't ever let things pass that, not even in her own mind.

[[sounds good to me ^ ^]]

Atem smirked, he knew mocking her magic abilities got to her. He was very content with her reaction too. "Novice is perhaps being too generous though...." he added at the end. "Akila, you can kid yourself but you can't kid me. Somebody like you could never surpass me at anything," Atem said pompously. As he got older he always tried to act as if he was better then Akila. Well, he was going to be Pharaoh, he was better then most people- it was just a fact. Not only that but he did excel in almost all fields. He was indeed a protege. However, Akila doubted him. Atem wasn't much for gloating, he only did it around her. He figured because he didn't like her disrespect for him, but maybe it was because he still wanted her to be impressed. "You don't have a choice, and you should be grateful," Atem said starting to get ticked off. He acted superior and prideful, but when Akila pushed the right buttons Atem could lose his cool very quickly. His smirk shifted to reflect his irritation. "That's right.... Akila doing as she is supposed to? That's practically impossible. You couldn't do one single thing you were told if your life depended on it," Atem said with a smirk again, "In fact, I can even bet on that."

[[OOoo later on should Atem insist on playing a game with Akila- she has to actually act proper and obedient for a day. If she doesn't, if she breaks a rule or puts up a fight just once she loses? Maybe he promises to let her go if she wins? He would probably make it really hard for her too, almost like ordering her around and making her kiss him or w/e. And when he sees she's actually winning, he could end up sabotaging her because he doesn't want her to leave? This could also be the part where Atem really starts to notice that he feels something for Akila?]]

Jono threw all the clothes he had in his arms on the floor and glared at Seth, "Maybe I could be more 'reliable' if you actually let me sleep," Jono hissed at Seth. He was sick and tired of being worked to the bone and never able to catch the proper amount of sleep. Even the slaves that build palaces and structures got more sleep then him! The aggravation from the constant hell Seth gave him was starting to drive him mad. He realized Seth could have more servants working for him but he didn't, it was only him.

Amme chuckled for a moment, sometimes she found Atsu's nervousness cute. Too bad she could never say that to him. As they stood there a pair of girls just about the same age as the two of them passed them. They, of course, giggled and waved at Atsu. They were royalty, and all the royal girls hoped to either marry Atem or Atsu. Atem was supposed to marry Akila but since he was going to be Pharaoh he could have as many wives as he wanted. Amme said nothing at first. It bothered her when they did that, but if she showed any signs of it someone would catch on. She was horridly afraid of someone finding out. Because then would come assumptions, ones that could get her or him in trouble. She just had to reinsure herself that she didn't feel anything for Atsu in that way. She did it that much that she sometimes almost believed it herself. She had to. She looked back at Atsu but then back at the ground. "Medicine to relieve pain......" she said with a slight tone of sorrow. It was quiet for a few moments after that, finally Amme said as she looked back at him, "Maybe if I could find some old scrolls or just..... something to help me strengthen my powers quickly....."

That was something that irked him, the idea that people let him win. This was especially true with competition. Atem loved games, there were his favorite thing and it was the thing he did best. Atem clinched his fists and growled slightly under his breath. "You're absolutely wrong," he raised his voice. This was not something he wanted to deal with now, with all the stress of preparations and the emotional distress of his father passing he really did not need Akila harping on his now. "No, you can't. You are simply incapable of listening to anyone. Do you think I like have of the things I have to do? I do it anyway because I'm not a spoiled brat like you. That includes having to marry you," he snapped at her. He should have just walked away from her be he couldn't. He felt like he had to make a point that he was better then her and that he was entitled to her respect.

[[maybe Seth knows that Jono is gay cause Seth has seen Jono flirt with the other slaves and servants who are males? Maybe he makes him do some simple physical things to possibly embarrass him? To try and break him? Something along those lines?]]

This only made Jono more angry. "Don't you dare get in my face like that!" Jono growled loudly at him. It killed him inside, Seth always thought he was lowly, just because of how they were born into this world. Jono was just as strong and rightful as Seth was. Jono wanted so badly to have his respect, to be treated like a human being. Not only from him, but from most people. But especially, from him. It was a lot to ask for, considering status and the fact Seth was probably the biggest jerk in the whole kingdom of Egypt. But Jono simply could not roll over and take it. He had to stick up for himself! "I'm anything but a wimp Seth! I've done more in my life then ten of your life times! I've taken beatings you've issued that would surely have broken you. I'm more of a man then you will ever be your pompous jackass!" Jono snapped at Seth. Jono always usually gave Seth a hard time, it was rare when he actually snaps like this.

"What about everyone who is left behind?" Amme questioned lowly. She never shared questions like this with anybody else, it has been this way ever since they were kids. She then shook her head a little and added, "I don't feel like I am doing my job at all." She didn't like acting sad but this was something that was on her mind for quite some time. However, she did smile a little when she was thanked. Here she was acting sorrowful while he was trying to cheer her up. Shouldn't she be trying to cheer him up? "I'm sorry, you're right. He'll join the other gods," she said smiling- pretending again to understand life after death.

Atem gritted his teeth angrily. Nobody else in the palace ever fought with him except for her. He should be used to it but he wasn't. He always had to be right, and he always had to be better then Akila. But no matter what he did she never thought anything of him. He had to hold himself back from calling her names, he couldn't stoop to her level. Atem also didn't understand her- she always complained about her life and yet she didn't have to do anything. Didn't she realize how hard life could be? She had it easy. "Fine, then let's play a game right now," he said. He wasn't really supposed to do this, but as long as she was not put into harms way they could play this game couldn't they? He first though about challanging her to something easy- something they both knew. Something like Dogs and Jackels or Backgammon. But he wanted to actually challenge her. "What do you say? Do you accept?" Atem said with a slight grin.

"I could say the same! You don't know me or what I am capable of!" Jono shouted back. Jono prepared himself for Seth to strike him, he was going to show him. He was going to block it. Seth was strong, he was quick too, but so was Jono. Then Seth stopped. Jono looked at him puzzled. What now? Then Jono's heart sank. He could probably go without food for a day but water? "Are you serious!? If you want to kill me then just do it quickly!?" he said mainly pouting like a child would. How was he going to survive this dry heat without water? And he was already hungry!

Amme smiled at him, at least he believed in her. She should probably try to believe in herself as well. "So what do they have you doing today? They have your brother running around as if he had lost his head," she said joking a little. The two have them have been busy since the passing of their father was near. She has barely even seen Atem- she only saw him passing by halls, looking irritated or stressed. Atsu had a lot to do as well, but it seemed that he spent most of his time with her. And as much as she liked that she didn't want him to fall behind in anything. Amme started walking and looked at Atsu, "Why don't we go for a walk?"

[[went to type this last night..... too tired XD]]