Secret Dove [ENNEAD x Female Reader]

24

At this point, Horus turns to the old saintess Hanakate and shouts out her name, his tone filled with urgency. As he stands in the pool of water, multiple circular barriers encircle him, holding him in place. The same goes for [Names], as she too is trapped within a similar enclosure.

With frustration in his voice, Horus exclaims, "Didn't I already prove that the curse had been lifted? Now you must let me go."

Upon hearing his words, Hanakate repeats slowly, her voice filled with doubt, "The curse has been lifted?" She lowers her head, lost in thought, before eventually responding, "It sounds like you already knew that Seth put this curse on you."

With a deep sense of betrayal, Hanakete shakes her staff in disgust. "This all means that you were aware of the entire situation, including the fact that Seth cast a curse upon you, resulting in the death of your father and the persecution of your mother. On top of that, you dared to heal the very person who caused me such immense anguish and loss!" Hanakate's anger was evident in her voice as she slammed the temple floor with her staff, causing a loud impact. "It's despicable that you would assist the one who harmed my daughter and took her life!"

As the conversation between Hanakate and Horus progresses, tears begin to fall on Hanakate's cheeks as she starts to break down. She looks at him with a sense of betrayal in her eyes, asking, "How could you do this to me? How could you betray us? Betray your mother?"

Horus remains silent as he listens to Hanakate's words, while also watching [Names] who is unconscious. Hanakate then collapses on the floor, her cries becoming louder.

"Those who have died because of you! Are you not ashamed? After all, those people died because of you!" Hanakate continues, her voice filled with anguish and anger.

Horus tense up when Hanakate's voice suddenly rises, and he becomes aware of her intentions to tell Isis everything.

Hanakete, her face adorned with tears, gazes at Horus who had just spoken. She seems to be in a state of shock. With a sense of defeat in her voice, she responds, "If that is your decision..." Her words trail off as she becomes lost in thought, trying to understand what this all means for her, for her people.

Abruptly, Hanakete turns her attention back to Horus who remains in silence. As she looks up at him, more tears continue to fall down her face. "You understand? How... can you be so bold? Does your mother, Isis, know about this, too?"

Upon hearing this, Horus suddenly gets defensive as he asks, "What are you talking about? My mother doesn't know anything!" But the pain that Hanakete was feeling was palpable, and it seemed to only grow with each passing moment.

As Hanakete continues to vent her frustrations, the temple begins to crack and break down around them. "If what you say is true, then how is Seth still alive?!" Hanakete yelled, her voice now filled with a mix of anger and anguish. "She said she would take care of everything, no? Weren't we promised his demise?!"

Horus attempts to calm her down, warning her, "Hanakete, calm down! If the temple collapses...!" However, Hanakete continues to yell at him, this time questioning Isis' actions during all of this. "While you were nursing him back to health, what was she doing?!"

As things begin to escalate, Horus hesitates as he realizes how serious the situation has become. It feels like he is just now fully understanding and feeling the tension and emotions that Hanakete was experiencing before this point. It almost seems like he has been in a state of shock, unable to comprehend the gravity of the situation until now.

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As the night sky shone brightly above, [Name] was seated in the middle of a field of lavender flowers, where the trees were covered in a shade of purple. From the Jacaranda trees to the wisteria, Purple Lily Magnolia, and even the desert willows, the field was a beautiful sight to behold.

Suddenly, a shadow stood behind [Name], reaching out its hand in a gesture of familiarity. [Name] was unable to comprehend why this was happening, feeling caught off guard.

The shadow spoke, its voice imbued with affection. "Oh, [Name], my darling [Name], how did my baby grow?" At the sound of the voice, [Name] flinched, feeling a sense of nostalgia wash over her.

[Name] stood, her hands clenched in determination as she looked up at the shadow. "Mom," she muttered, her voice barely above a whisper, her emotions running high.

At this point, the atmosphere begins to change drastically as the shadow continues to speak. "Come with me," the shadow offers, "and you will be with me for the rest of eternity..." It speaks the words with a wide, grinning mouth, a moonflower held out to [Name] as if it was a peace offering.

[Name] laughs, but the sound is soft, her voice gentle. She lowers her head and responds to the shadow's request, "I'm afraid it's too late for me to decide now. You've already passed away." The words are a mixture of melancholy and acceptance, her voice tinged with a sense of sorrow.

As [Name] begins to respond with a soft, gentle laugh, the shadow who has been standing behind [Name] suddenly lashes out with unexpected ferocity, its voice filled with a sense of intense rage. In the blink of an eye, the entire scene changes and the two find themselves engulfed in utter darkness. It seems like they have been transported to an entirely different, unfamiliar realm, one that exudes an ominous and foreboding atmosphere.

Amid the darkness, [Name] speaks, sounding soft and remorseful. "One more time, it'll be fine... sometimes my kindness is enough." The shadow, still gripping [Name's] hand, looks at her with fury in its eyes. Once again, it speaks with a deep sense of urgency and desperation as it begs, "Oh, [Name], please come with me! Don't leave me, I need you! You're the only person I truly want by my side!"

[Name's] response, whispered and barely audible, echoes through the darkness. "Set me free, I'm sorry, I can't come with you. I never will." The shadow releases [Name's] hand with another deafening scream, before finally disappearing into the darkness completely. The void of darkness remains, but the shadow is no longer there, leaving [Name] standing alone, surrounded by the stillness of the night.

-END OF CHAPTER 24