The men had no right to question the actions of their god, and yet they were foolish enough to do so. I shake my head to myself. I should not be surprised if humans are one thing, then they are foolish. Once we reach the tent, Seth immediately goes to lie down. His energy must have been spent. He was a god no more, so such a show of power must be exhausting for him. The next hours were spent with Seth reading through the scrolls the people of the caravan had brought him. They mostly consisted of their trading plans. While he worked I kept watch. I could not get rid of the feeling that something was wrong. As night arrived and Scht got into another argument with the bearded man, I decided to take a stroll through the camp. I walk for a while until I stand in front of a big tree. Up in the branches sat the very same hawk of my dreams. I gazed at him for a while before taking in the scent that came from the animal. I reach for it and, like a plum, pluck it off the branch it was sitting on. With gentle hands I held it as it gazed up at me. "You carry the scent of my grandniece, little one. Are you blessed by the sky?" The animal does not answer me.
You have been watching for a while now, haven't you?. I do not feel any type of ill intent from you, which is a nice change for once. " I smile and gently let go. „I feel like I might trust you. Come, we will head back to the tent. It'll be very dark soon." The bird did not complain. I walked back to the tent and found it empty. I could hear Seth screaming from the outside but not like he was in need of assistance. I place the bird on the bed and sit down beside it. It started to sit down on the pile of Seth's clothes that was folded neatly. He seemed quite comfortable. Just then Seth returned, looking slightly sweaty as if he had chased someone. As the bird spotted him, it immediately flew towards him, clinging to his face. I walk towards him and pluck the animal off his face.,, "That's not how one greets gods," I say and place the animal on the table instead. Just then I feel a slight tingle in my head and stare into the distance out of the tent. You should rest for now. I have...something to do." I say without looking at Seth. I walk out of the tent and away from the whole settlement a bit further into the desert. Normally the desert calmed me. It was quiet.
Nothing like the exhausting humans or my siblings. I look up into the starry sky. Nut....
"You could have done something, you know. You must have seen it. How could
you not have seen what happened right under your nose? I know Ra does not give a shit. She has fun when things go down. Especially when they play out in her favor, but you? I thought you cared for your children. You were meant to care...at least. But it seems not only Seth's fate has changed. It still confuses me who messed with my plans. If I don't find them, then the threat of me losing myself is too great. "I look back at the the vast desert. „Something rotten lurks in the sands, something bad will happen, and someone is watching with greedy eyes: I shall leave this place: I need to regain my powers. Somewhere a temple of mine should still exist. Some type of worship for the god of Fate must still be practiced, or else I would no longer be able to use my magic at all. With that in mind, I walk back into the camp. Hours must have passed since the sun began to set. I stand above Seth and place my hand on his forehead. With a soft chant, I focus on the fate I had once woven for him.
The last one I wove. „May my power guide you. May it give you power to face what you have done. To admit to your wrongdoings and accept that you will have to redeem yourself." The soft golden glow lessens, and I step back. I had told Seth earlier that I had something to do. I hoped that he would not look for me when he noticed I was still gone.
So with the rising, I started to walk off into the desert. I had to head back to Heliopolis and talk to Ra. She must know of some temples in service to me. I also had to talk to Thot but as far as I know finding him would not be that easy.
I hated traveling by foot. It was simply annoying and unbelievably slow! Two days later I found myself finally at the entrance of the big palace. I quickly discard the form I had chosen to disguise my identity. With that I step into the halls, making my way towards the rooms where Ra tends to dwell. Servants walked past me with confused looks. Obviously the servants who served me in the past no longer lived. I was somewhat hoping that on the way to find Ra I would not run into others, but
The moment I walked around a corner I saw someone walk towards me. Sekhmet. How ironic. I was planing on ignoring her but no one is really able to ignore chaos once it arrives. As I walked past her, she turned around and stuck to my back. She walked with me for a good while before starting to talk. „When did you wake up uncle"? I did not answer her, "Why did you not tell others you have awoken, Uncle?" She asked, her smile getting wider, "Everyone would have been delighted to hear the news. Especially after the beautiful fate you have given them."
With that, I stop in my tracks. "I do not like you, you know?" She just chuckles. „I do know. You like control. I am the opposite of control. I think we balance each other out splendidly." I let out a sigh. She was right. Chaos is affecting all and everyone. The only thing Chaos should not shake was fate. That is because in each fate theré was a perfect amount of chaos already integrated. „You seem troubled. Did something slip past your all-knowing gaze? Oh wait..you slept; your eyes weren't even open," she said, laughing out. I take another step towards her, and if her mask were not covering her face, I would be looking into her eyes. „You had nothing to do with this. I know that you did not mess with my plan.
Maybe you messed with me, but I also wrote your fate to make sure the world stays balanced. Because if chaos is left unsupervised, the Divine Balance might crumble, and with it all we know today. Even gods. I might be able to control fate, but all I am doing is planning out a path for others. I cannot write my own fate. As the weaver, it is simply impossible for me to do so. If one wants to shake fate, they would have to shake me first. Convince me to change one's fate. That is why. I went to bed. If I'm asleep, nothing could happen. At least that's what I thought. I was proven wrong. Now I know you do not care about a lot of things; just know one thing.
Even your precious Hathor won't be spared by the consequences of this mischief maker if I don't find out who is messing with me." Her posture changed slightly.
„Now where is your mother?" "Down the hall," she says and then vanishes into thin air. I, in fact, found my sister on one of the grand balconies of the palace. "You have returned at last, Brother. What brings you here? Your mood seems to be dulled." I sit down next to her on the railing and nod. „You really haven't seen anything?
You don't know who could have messed with my plans? You are meant to see everything the sun touches, you know." She nods. "I know, but I did not, no. Maybe it was during the night while I was busy with Appep. Maybe during a sun Finsternis. I cannot tell you." I look up at her. She has always been much taller than me. „Then help me in another way. Tell me; are there temples left? "Of my people, I mean?" She thinks for a moment before speaking. „Mh. People were a bit confused once you slept. The humans who worshipped you were informed through gossip, and most of them chose other gods to worship. But if I remember correctly, your high priest and his family stayed. Do you remember your furthest temple in the east?" I did remember. The temple was the first temple my sister had built for me. She said it was not acceptable that a god like me would have no temple to call my own. To mock me or since she simply wanted me close to her, she built the temple in the east, where the sun would rise each day. She said that since the sun marked a new beginning each day, fate should also mark a new life's start, and the place she picked would be perfect. The temple was pretty once it was finished: I wished that it would not be so big, and she accepted it.
"Yes, I remember the témple." "As far as I know, the people there still remain in your service. It is the only place I know of, I'm afraid." I nod and keep on sitting there for a while. "You know, your power would return if the people would see you. Know of your return. We could arrange a feast. It could also be a good sign to the people that you woke up with Horus claiming the throne. It is like fate returned with the rightful king." "Oh please, if that were the case, I would have woken up when Osiris became king. He was meant to be a good-willed god, and it all went wrong!" I run a hand through my hair before I let out a sigh. "You're pregnant again?" She nods.
"Look, that also wasn't your fate." "When will you have children, brother? I'm sure you'd make fine children." "I don't want children." "That is a lie." She says chucking. "I know you loved looking after all my children and grand and grand-grand children. So why not have your own?" "I would not know with whom. Sure there are a lot of lovely goddesses, but none of them quicken my heart." "A human maybe." "Oh please, I don't want to release demigods of my blood on to the world.
Imagine demigods who get my traits. The ability to somehow mess with fate or time. That thought frightens me." She laughs out loud and shakes her head before placing a hand on my shoulder. "You will find someone some day, I'm sure." "Yes, maybe some day…..By the way, who is the father of your current child?" "That is a secret". I pout slightly. "I hate secrets." "I know you do. Now on your way you go. I'm sure you have a lot to work on."
I stand up and turn away, leaving the balcony. On my way back I spotted another familiar face. It was Isis. I was not in the mood to talk to others anymore, so ljust. walked past her without a word.
I am starting to realize that i am way to obsessed with Ennead. Since the second season came to an end i am simply waiting till i can buy the new volumes to place them on my bookshelf✨😭
