Author's note: This is a tale of how the gods Ra and Anubis came about tied into the universe I have created with my CATU and Black List Novels. It takes place in Egypt about 4500-5000 B.C.
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Okay
children we have a special guest today. Since we are studying Ancient Egypt, our guest is here to tell you a story about the ancient world. Please welcome Mr. Sternigan."
The class of fifth graders claps loudly as Martin Sternigan walks into the classroom. He carries a well worn book in his left hand and waves to the class with his right. "Thank you for having me Miss Odom," he says with a warm smile.
"The pleasure is mine," she says returning the smile.
"Okay class. I have been told you are studying Egypt." The class answered
yes
almost in unison. "Good, I have a very old story for you today. This is a story that very few people have ever heard. Many people wonder about the origins of the gods ancient people worshipped. The truth is out there as long as it can be found."
He has the classroom's attention as well as the teacher's. Delicately Sternigan opens the book and begins to turn the pages.
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Standing
from his palace balcony the demon Anubis cast his gaze out across his vast empire. Born an
Asura
, he and his brother were sent to Earth to prepare a gateway back to their home. Once here though he took pleasure in ruling over the people of the land. By turning them into slaves he could have anything at his command done. Something he took more pleasure in doing.
His brother Ra didn't agree with Anubis' actions in not fulfilling their mission but he didn't oppose him either. If the
Ancients
ever found a way to travel to Earth both he and his brother would face dire consequences.
Anubis knew his brother didn't fully agree with him and not just disobeying orders but with many other things. One of those was the union with human women.
Asuras
despised any union outside one with another
Asura
. Anubis was the same way until he experienced the pleasures of a human woman.
Ra on the other hand was still not in agreement and kept to his ways. It often caused a rift between the two brothers that was usually settled in an argument with Anubis coming out right.
For many years the two brothers ruled over the people. Their slaves built monuments and temples to their new
gods
. Anubis continued to indulge in the pleasures of women and over time so did Ra.
Ra learned to overlook many of the
Asura
customs they followed for centuries and many even he went against. There was no since ruling over humans and the land without gain or fulfillment.
For many years the two brothers had whatever they wanted without quarrel between them. That was until a woman caught the eye of Ra. Her name was Isis and she was a thing of beauty like no other. Ra was captivated by her and
had
to pursue her.
Of course he also had to keep it a secret from his brother. Being older, Anubis would take her as his own if not because of her beauty but out of spite. Ra did not intend to let that happen.
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Isis
filtered through the open market marveling over the beaded jewelry and fancy clothing. She enjoyed wearing the prettiest jewelry and clothing. She had always had the finest even when their godly rulers had first taken over. Their rein was tight in the beginning which put a strain on all the people, but slowly over the years it had loosened.
That all happened when she was just a child. She could never remember those days but she did remember her family still being able to provide her with the most luxurious. It may have been because at one time they were royalty. She didn't care about having royal blood running through her veins. It's not like it did her any good.
As she shopped she caught someone following her. It wasn't too uncommon for someone to take notice of her. She was beautiful and she knew it. But this particular admirer was different. Without turning abruptly to confront the person she tried to angle herself to get a better look without looking like she was trying.
At each vendor she would pretend to admire the items for sell but instead she was stealing glances. She saw the crowd give way to the man, yet she was never able to get a look at his face.
"I see you are taking as much an interest in me as I am you," a voice said behind her causing her to jump.
"You startled me," she began as she turned around with her hand over her racing heart. "Oh my..."
"Please stand," Ra said grabbing Isis' arm as she started to kneel before him.
"M'lord, what may I help you with?"
"You have caught my eye with your unsurpassing beauty."
"But M'lord, I am sure there are many beautiful women that you share a bed with. I am no more special than any of them."
"That is true I have shared my bed with many, but none are striking as you. You are of royal blood are you not?"
"How—how do you know of that?" She asked cautiously.
Not many people knew that fact anymore. Her parents told her after Anubis and Ra became their rulers; many people with royal ties were stripped of them. Those that could remember who had once been royalty never spoke of it. Those that once were royalty simply blended in with the rest of the population becoming one of the many rich families.
"It is my place to have such knowledge," he said with a sly smile. "I am offering to elevate you to your rightful status."
"I—I don't know what I can say. What about my family?"
"I am offering you this opportunity and you alone. What I offer must be kept in secret."
"Secret? What would have to keep secret? You rule the land and its people," Isis asked trying to hide her confusion.
"If not for my brother I would gladly announce you as my queen."
"Then I shall accept your offer."
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Over
the next several weeks Ra left the palace to be with Isis. He took her to places she could only dream to go. They made love in the most beautiful places. The sights of waterfalls and oasis's or the mountains topped with snow invigorated her.
Anubis began to grow suspicious of his brother's absence. There was much work to be completed the great temples they were to have built. The work over the weeks began to decrease. It wasn't much but as each week came and went it compiled and if it kept at the pace it would build even higher.