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❝That's enough, Nephthys❞ A seemingly young boy said to his mother as he entered the prison of Heliopolis. ❝You've done everything you could. You may leave now. I'll assist you.❞

❝Didn't I tell you last time... I won't leave.❞ The woman who answered her child was in a rough state as she laid on the stone floor of the prison cell.

❝If you just do as I say, you will be able to leave by the ocean... no, even if you could just escape the desert then Geb and Nut will look after you.❞ Anubis, that woman's only son, encouraged her.

❝Please, enough... This is a trial I need to endure. I have to stay by Seth's side. If I leave now as well...❞ The female deity's blond hair, that is considered a rare sight in egypt even amongst the Egyptian gods, fell over her eyes.

❝You don't need to worry about that, mother. I will deal with the rest myself.❞

❝What are you saying! Don't do something you will regret, Anubis. All of this is because of Sekhmet's curse!❞ Broken weils escaped her throat and with the little strength she had, her hands gripped the iron bars keeping her away from her son.

❝We've done nothing for hundreds of years because of that statement but is there really a curse!?! Wasn’t father always like this? Please... Come with me.❞ He really couldn't understand his mother. Although the door of her cell always stays unlocked, she still insists to stay there.

❝Anubis, please...❞ As a last resort, she took hold of her son's hand and brought it to her lips. ❝You need to have faith. Everything will be over soon. Please endure just a little longer. Your father-❞

❝MOTHER, PLEASE!! GIVE UP ON HIM! THE FATHER FROM BACK THEN IS GONE FOREVER!❞ Out of desperation, Anubis fell on his knees.

❝That’s not true Anubis...❞

❝Aww~, what a heart moving moment between mother and son.❞ The Greek Goddess of Love and Beauty mocked the duo as she walked into the dungeon and came to a stop in front of them.

Everything about the woman screamed foreigner -to her unnatural pale skin, the colour of her hair and eyes-, even her attire didn't resemble Egyptian clothing.

She seemed to be wearing a beautiful white dress with a delicate golden crown adorning her copper wavy hair, golden earrings and a necklace made out of peals along with her famous Gerdle wrapped around her thin waist. Some may say that her beauty can overshadow even Hathor.

❝I need to have a discussion with your mommy. Can you leave us alone for a moment, little one.❞ Hearing the soft voice of the Goddess directed at him, Anubis snapped out of the trance and even though he didn't have his spear with him, it didn’t stop him from taking a protective stance in front of his mother. Although Mariette's beauty was spellbinding, such that Anubis could not bring himself to attack her even if he wanted to.

❝Oh my, am I that scary.❞ The smile from the Goddess's face dropped. ❝I imagine you don't wish to know about Isis whereabouts, right?❞

❝You know about Isis!?!❞ Nephthys was unable to resist yelling when the foreign woman mentioned her sister's name. ❝Anubis, wait outside. I need to speak with this person.❞

❝But mother-!❞

❝I WILL BE FINE! Please, just... please listen to me this once.❞

❝...If that's what you wish for.❞ He sent a glare towards Mariette as he walked past her. ❝If you dare to bring harm to my mother, prepare to die.❞

❝...❞ Mariette blocked his way when she heard those words leave his mouth and for a second had a stern eye contest. She brought a finger under his chin and lifted it upwards. After a good while of analysing his facial features she said, ❝I see my blessing to your mother has passed down to you. Your beauty is remarkable for a little boy.❞

❝E-eh?! I-am-not-a-child!!❞ Her actions took him by surprise and he couldn't help but shout in embarrassment.

❝Hmm, all children say the same thing. Now off you go.❞

❝Tell me about Isis! What have you heard about her? Is she alright? Where was she hiding all this time?❞ The imprisoned Goddess didn't waste any time and started throwing questions as soon as she saw her son leaving.

❝Sshhh, today she will appear... along with her son.❞

❝Son?! She had a child? With who?❞ Nephthys was shocked at the news involving her older sister.

❝Everything will be cleared up during the court of the Ennead. If you decide to leave your cage, you will find out the whole story from Isis herself.❞

❝...❞

❝We have made a vow with Isis so I hope you understand that my words are limited.❞ Lying right in the face of someone has become a habit for Mariette.

Turning her back to Nephthys, she started heading for the exit leading to the outside world. There was waiting for her Anubis with an impatient look on his adorable face.

❝Let's go meet your daddy now, shall we?❞