Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ The Passion, The Pain, The Lust Part I ❯ Mourn for the King, Hail to the Queen ( Chapter 45 )

Inside Ashta....

Kimora had just arrived in Ashta when she stopped at the entrance with widened eyes and mouth opened, she could not believe that Ashta looked like a brand new city again. Everything looked beautiful, people were happy, the village was crowded, and she had just spotted her friends working on a house. She swiftly rode over to them and got off her horse, giving each of them a big hug. "Is that really you Kimora?" Rishad dropped his shovel and ran over to Kimora lifting her off the ground, to give her a big hug. All of Rishads workers came to greet Kimora as well as Marlene. "Its good to see you here Kimora." Kimora was so busy smiling, laughing, and enjoying herself she was almost in tears when she saw her friends.

"I missed you all so much. I needed to get away from the Palace so I left. It's been a while. I didn't see you all in the village, so I was beginning to worry about you guys." Kimora spoke very hastily as she tried to catch her breath with every word. "Why did you leave?" Kimora paused and veered off into the distance. "I just............................................I just needed to get away. It felt like I was trapped in a sealed tomb. I just wanted to be free for a change. And believe me, its been a while............" Marlene walked over to Kimora, and patted her on the back. "We're glad your here Kimora. I should've told you I was leaving but now that you're here hopefully we can have a good time. I'm sure the others are doing okay as well right?"

"The others are doing fine, every things good. What's going on here? Why is Ashta back to normal again?" Marlene led Kimora into their temporary house and they both sat down at the small wooden table, as Marlene began to tell her about the reconstruction of Ashta. "Well, a few months ago, a Caucasian man came to the Pharaoh's village unexpectedly, looking for strong, diligent workers that were willing to work for a large sum of money. Of course Rishad, the gang, and me were up to it so the man hired us on the spot. He also asked us if we have seen Princess Teania and we said no because we didn't know who this strange man was. We came here and a bunch of Caucasian men were already working on the city. It didn't take us that long to become friends and as we started working together, the city grew more and more pretty each day until we finally finished. There are still little tidbits that need to be done but we are basically finished."

"Oh I see. Where is this "so called" Prince at right now?" Marlene took a sip of water and then walked over to the window. "The Prince went to go search for Princess Teania. I hope he doesn't find her because if he does than..................she'll have to return to Greece and get married to the Prince. Her father is seriously ill and he's not going to make it." Kimora felt remorse for Teania. "Teania wouldn't leave us would she?" Kimora looked up at Marlene but she turned away. "I don't know Kimora. This is something Teania has to figure out for herself. Why don't you stay in town for a while until she returns, then we will all be able to find out what she plans to do." Kimora looked out the window at the people passing by and then she began thinking to herself.

"You say all these Caucasian men came from Greece right?" Marlene walked over to the window and watched all the men working, trying to figure out where Kimora was getting at. "Yeah, they're all from Greece. I don't know where that is but I'm sure that's where Teania's from. I hear its pretty far away from Egypt." Kimora saw one of the men eyeing her constantly so she ducked down and came back up again and he was still looking at her. "Who is that guy?" Kimora pointed to the man that was staring at her. "Oh that's just Gorland. He's helped us so many times and he's very strong. That's why he's so big and muscular." Kimora waved at the man and he waved back happily and continued working.

"How did the Pharaoh take it when you told him you needed some time alone?" Marlene said sarcastically. "I don't really know. One minute he seemed sad and then the next minute he seemed okay with it." As Kimora said this something hit her. Was he really okay with her leaving? Or was he just putting on a happy face until she left? Did he want her to leave? "Well Kimora I need to get back to work now. Your room is upstairs. I'll have one of the boys bring your things in and take them up to your room. We can talk later on when I'm finished." Oh course Kimora wanted to help out anyway she could and all that was on her mind right now was food. "How about I whip up something to eat for us?" Kimora said while rubbing her stomach. "That's fine with me. Just don't eat all the food before we get here." The two girls laughed and then Kimora waved bye as Marlene left to go back to work.

After a While...

Everyone stopped working and ran to the gate to greet the Prince and the Princess. "The Princess has returned! At long last she has finally arrived! All hail the new King and Queen of Greece!" This is what some of the people said as Teania and Darien entered the village. They went straight to the Temple where Teania mourned over her sick father who was almost dead. The Prince watched with a smirk on his face. The only thing he wanted to do was become the heir to the throne once Teania's father died. He did feel sorry for King Amos deep down inside but, his plans lied elsewhere. After Teania and the Prince entered the Temple all of the people followed behind.

Inside the Temple of Ashta...

"I know you don't have much longer to live father and I'm glad I got a chance to speak to you one last time. If you need anything I'm always here for you." Teania lied her head on her father's chest as he stroked her hair while she held his other hand. "My daughter you have grown into such a fine young woman, one that is capable for ruling a kingdom. You will soon have a new husband and maybe even children. I do not wish of anything from you, all I want is for you to bury me here in Ashta. Although this is not our native country, I have enjoyed my stay here. I love you and I hope you will be able to continue on even though I won't be here. It all lies in your hands Tea..............Teania." As the people stood watching it got dead silent.

No one moved, no one breathed, no one cried aloud, and no one screamed. "My ever so faithful people, you have all served me well, when I leave, I want you all to remember me as I was when I was well. Rejoice for your new Queen and King, Smile for me as I go through these Golden Gates and into Heaven, and always remember to believe in your heart." As he managed to speak his lasts words his eyes closed into an eternal slumber and his heart turned cold as ice. The women wailed loudly, the men cried silently, and Teania, still had her head on her fathers chest, holding his cold hand. The Prince knelt down beside Teania but she wouldn't let her father's hand go. Kimora was almost in tears as she watched Teania refrain her tears. As the pressure increased Kimora couldn't take it anymore so she turned around and left the Temple. "He is gone now Teania, let us prepare him for burial." Teania finally let her fathers hand go, screaming loudly, she dropped to the floor, as her servants quickly helped her up and into her room. The guards began clearing out the Temple while the servants carefully gathered King Amos's body and put it in a special room, to prepare him for burial.

In the Village...

Kimora was walking rapidly towards home as Marlene hurried to catch up with her. "What's wrong Kimora?" Marlene got in front of Kimora, griping her arms to make her stop. "Oh.......................Kimora it's going to be okay." Marlene hugged Kimora and she embraced her tightly crying on her shoulder. After seeing everyone else cry and sob, after hearing them screaming and wail, and after seeing Teania cry, she couldn't bare it any longer. Her sadness, fears, and angers let loose into a stream of tears. Rishad and his men were coming back from the Temple when they saw Marlene and Kimora in the streets. Rishad stood there for a while and then he knew what had happened. He decided to take another way home and let Marlene handle this.

"Come Kimora; let's go back home. I know you're sad and I am too. Even though I didn't know him as long as these people did, when I first came here and when I first met him, all he could ever talk about was good things, Teania, and his people. It pained me to listen to him because his voice was steady getting lower and it was heart aching to see a man such as him leave these people. He was very friendly and very kind. I know all the pressure got to you but just think how Teania and her people feel. Let's just go home and get something to eat. Maybe you'll feel better tomorrow." Marlene helped Kimora off the ground and then the two girls walked home.

Inside the Temple of Ashta...

Teania sat in her room crying on her bed, as the Prince stood by the door watching her. "I suppose we should begin packing up so that we may return to Greece and bury your father." Teania lifted her head up and wiped her face off, then she quickly turned her head glaring at the Prince. "No!!! He is my father and I will bury him where he told me to. He told ME specifically to bury him here in Ashta and that's what I will do. Now go!!!" Teania demanded with an angry tone in her voice. "I was just concerned about the well being for your father's body my Princess I didn't mean to get you all upset. If your father's wish is to be buried here than I will see to it that it happens." Teania wanted to be alone but she knew that the Prince wouldn't leave her be so as she was getting up about to leave he grabbed her arm but she snatched it back forcefully.

"What will we do about Greece, Ashta, and your people? I was thinking that maybe one of your Priestesses can take control of Ashta while you and I return to Greece and rule over there." Her red eyes sent off a frightening feeling to the Prince as he took a step back. "Listen, I'm not trying to be mean but I don't give a damn about any of that right now. Can't you see that my father has just died? I know he's not your father and it may not mean much to you but I would like to be alone for a while. I will handle all of these matters tomorrow so until then please leave me be." Teania turned around and stormed out of her room, heading towards the Garden. The Prince laughed as he stood in a dark corner were the shadows of the night covered his whole body except for his forehead. "You will care soon enough Teania. Now that your father is gone, I will be able to rule over Greece as soon as I acquire your hand in marriage. You are only a piece of my plan for Total Domination."