the-daughter-of-isis' AU Verse
The Priestess Kassandra knelt in supplication in a private, underground room of the Temple of Isis and attempted to invoke the goddess. She laid out her offerings and lit the incense, which slowly began to fill the room with its spicy scent.
"O Great Goddess, Spirit of Isis
Heart of the sun - hear my call!
Enter now into this hallowed place
Make yourself known to those who wish to serve you.
Help your servant to reach
The source of all things,
Guide my steps on the true Way,
So that I will never hesitate in your presence
Nor harm nor displease You.
Answer the desire in my soul for Maat,
So that Thoth can help me in making perfect judgements,
And protect me as You protect Your beloved Osiris from the evil of Seth
That I may advance always with the benevolence of the Gods."
Perhaps the Priestess' prayers to the goddess had been heard, for within the small, torch-lit chamber, the Pharaoh Cleopatra appeared.
Kassandra rose and faced the powerful woman and offered her a reverent bow.
"My Lady," she said. "I am at your service."