The Eye of Ra

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Charlotte held out her hand to John, as he took her hand in his the pair disappeared from view, this unsettled those left in the chamber, and Abdul found himself being surrounded by members of the group, they began berating him for the situation they had found themselves in. He felt guilty for dragging members of his own family and his friends into this predicament.

The group needed a leader so he decided to take charge of the situation. Speaking with authority he managed to calm the men down by reassuring them that both Charlotte,s and John would return soon, he then proceeded to lead them gingerly through the chamber towards the entrance of the cave, and bade them to wait while he cautiously stepped out into the open.

He was immediately faced with a dust storm heading towards the cave at an alarming rate. He ran back into the chamber to warn the others. Abdul, had become aware of the sound of horses hooves, coming from within the dust cloud; which triggered a memory of an account John had witnessed, and had told him about.


It had been a confrontation between Charlotte, in the guise of Isis, with her using her powers against Sets. On that particular occasion, her own powers had been proving to be the more powerful, and Isis had overcome Set by using a magical horn. Abdul yelled at the group to get some sticks of dynamite out of the bags in readiness for the trouble ahead, and several men scrambled for the bags.

Abdul was relieved to hear a horn being blown in the distance; he believed it to be Charlotte coming to the rescue. The sound was of such a high pitch, and so shrill; it was almost too much for the human ear to withstand, some of the group covered their ears in protection. While the men who had gone to retrieve the dynamite, stopped what they were doing, and ran to the back of the cave, covering their ears and curling themselves into a ball hoping for some protection against the sound.

Abdul, forced himself to stoop for some of the dynamite; trying to ignore the pain in his ears, as a trickle of blood trailed slowly down the side of his face from his ear. He wiped it away with his hand, then wiped his hand on his jacket several times, making sure it was clean and dry before carefully picking up a bundle of dynamite in each hand...


Together again, John's mind was singing; he could feel his heart beating madly in his chest. When Charlotte had taken his hand in hers, John found himself floating through the sky with her, she had turned to him, looked deeply into his eyes, and kissed him with such fervor, and it had literally made his knees go weak.

John was still in ecstasy from the memory of it. The pair then started spiraling upwards in what could only be described as a tornado funnel, with a calm epicentre. Charlotte held him close to her saying huskily "I've missed you so much," "and I you, I was beside myself thinking I would never see you again" said John squeezing her tightly, he had never felt happier.

They landed gently on their feet in a room, coming through the ceiling as if it was the most natural thing in the world. The room had pastel coloured silks, hanging from a fitting in the ceiling, against the walls lay brightly covered silk cushions, interspersed with a few short-legged tables; it reminded John of a scene from a movie set.


In the centre of the room stood a plinth on it was a statue of "Ra" which was being guarded by two giant men. They moved towards John pointing their spears at him, but made no sound. Charlotte snapped out a command and they went back to guarding the statue. "They are Eunuch's" said Charlotte "they guard me day and night," and will protect me with their last breath.

"First you must eat to build up your strength," said Charlotte who clapped her hands in command. The doors to the room opened, John could see there where also guards outside the door. A slave came towards them carrying trays of sweet meats and fruit. John's mouth watered and he suddenly realized just how hungry he was, he had not had time to think of food. The trays where placed on one of the tables just as another slave entered the room carrying a wine pitcher and some goblets.

With a nod of her head, Charlotte bade him pour the wine. The slave poured the wine into the goblet then proceeded to taste it; wiping the goblet, he then tasted some of the sweet meats and fruit. When Charlotte was satisfied, she waved her hand and the slaves left the room. When John had sated his thirst, and had satisfied his hunger. He looked across at Charlotte; she was sitting with a bemused look on her face.


"Have you had sufficient?" She said "or shall I order some more food," "no thanks, it had been a while since I had last eaten" he said smiling and wiping his mouth on his sleeve. Concerned, that he may forget to tell any part of his story, John proceeded to tell Charlotte about everything that had happened to him since their last meeting. "Know, you must tell me all that has happened to you" said John enthusiastically.

A grim look came over Charlotte's face, "we have lost many a good man to Set"; he has wreaked havoc, spoiling crops by disease, by causing starvation amongst the people. Furthermore plague is rife, and the men are loosing the will to put up a fight, having lost their nearest and dearest." "I had no idea it was so bad," said John as he got up and stood in front of her; taking her hand, as she got to her feet. "Was there nothing you could do? With your special powers I mean."

"I have not been very strong since you have been away, Charlotte said smiling weakly "but I truly believe with you at my side, we can rid this land of its evil, I can feel myself becoming stronger every minute I am in your presence." John was touched and replied, "My place is by your side Charlotte, and if it is within my power, I will not leave you again." "I brought some men, and supplies, as you have seen." He leaned forward and kissed her gently on the mouth.


"The power of Ra will help you overcome," the voice had returned inside his head. He pulled away from Charlotte with a start. She laughed gently and said "I heard it too my love." "Are we never to be alone?" John said in exasperation. Charlotte was not paying any attention to John, "Is everything ok?" John asked. "No we must be quick , your men are in trouble," she said holding out her hand, as together they stepped through the wall.

On the other side of the wall stood a slave, who was holding the reins to a pair of horses. When they had mounted the horses, John dug his heels into his horses side to encourage it to gallop, but it was unnecessary, both horses began to skim the ground at a full gallop; never was John aware of any hooves touching terra-firma, in fact they where low level flying!

It seemed that within seconds they where coming on the cave, with Charlotte blowing her magic horn as they rode; as before, the dust cloud disappeared, but this time Set's riders had learned their lesson, and had made a hasty retreat. As they reached the cave entrance, Abdul came running out, he was carrying sticks of dynamite in both hands.


"Abdul, I don't think you are going to need those my friend, I'll take them from you" said John alighting from his horse, and taking the sticks of dynamite from him, who was more than pleased to be rid of them. "Master I am so pleased to see you safe and well, I was concerned for your safety," said Abdul. John walked into the cave to return the dynamite.

Charlotte stayed where she was astride her horse, as Abdul walked towards her. He bowed deeply and kissed her feet saying, "Your servant Isis." "Thank you for your allegiance, I hope you will serve me as well as you have John, I also hope that we can become as firm friends." Charlotte held out her hand as Abdul helped her off her horse.

"Abdul, John may have told you that I have a trusted right hand in Akunosh, he is the leader of my guards." "Will you do me the honor of becoming my trusted other hand, I promise that I will never test your loyalty, by asking you to choose between John and myself." "It will be my honor mistress, as for me, you will both be as one" said Abdul, and together they walked into the cave.


The group gathered up their belongings. They had decided amongst themselves that the armaments they had brought with them should stay in the cave for safekeeping, as they did not want them to get into the wrong hands. When everyone had left the cave, Charlotte sealed the cave by chanting a spell over it. "This is a very special spell" she told them, then went onto tell them that only she or John would be able to open the cave again.

"What about Set?" One of the men said. "Do not worry he cannot break this spell," replied Charlotte walking towards her horse. "Is there a problem?" John said walking after her. "Not really, it is just that I have had weak minded men, persuaded by greed to give Set some of my secrets before, I'm only trying to protect everyone." "That's fine by me," he said getting onto his horse. Charlotte and John rode off, while the rest of the men made there way to the town by foot.

That evening John and Charlotte spent a very pleasant couple off hours in one another's company. Charlotte had dismissed the guards from the room, who did not go far, but set up guard just outside the door. Although it had to be said, that always John felt the presence of a third party in the room, that of Ra. Although, they managed to enjoy themselves.


Throughout the evening, John found himself yawning, and in the end, he had to admit defeat, and retired to his room. As he entered the room a slave was filling a bath, it looked very inviting. John got undressed and spent a pleasant hour soaking in the bath before retiring to bed, no sooner had his head hit the soft cushions, than he was fast asleep.

"John," it was Charlotte calling to him, "Charlotte, where are you?" He said sleepily. He began to float upwards, he found himself hovering over his own body, looking down at himself he was amused to see himself peacefully sleeping in his bed; he was not in the least perturbed as he continued to float upwards, finally he found himself outside the building. It was a moonlit night, with stars shining brightly from a clear sky.

A soft warm breeze was blowing, and there was a strong smell of roses wafting through the air. "Come to me John," said Charlotte. He looked around for her. There she was, a vision of beauty in the night sky, air walking towards him. She held out her hands, and led him to her oasis in the sky. "Am I dreaming" said John, "No my love, it's time for us to unite." "Ra has foreseen it."


John dropped his head; the magic was being broken for him. "No Charlotte; if anything was to happen between us, I would want it to be because we wanted it to happen, not some God." "How can you doubt my feelings for you John, have you not sensed them already?" "Yes, I have, and I feel the same way, it's just that it's all happened so quickly, and it is as if we are being told what to do." Charlotte was taken aback, "Maybe this was a mistake." Charlotte said, failing to choke back the tears.

" am sorry my love, please don't cry, I have to admit, I'm afraid, after all you are a Goddess, and I'm a mere mortal. What if your powers are too strong for me?" "John, do not doubt yourself, think of what has happened to you, the things you have seen, heard, and done, you are no mere mortal in this world, you and I, are soul mates, we belong together. If we unite, we can fight off all this evil, and perhaps become even stronger than Set." "Is that your wish, or the wish of Ra? The minute he said the words, he regretted having said them.

He felt himself being propelled to be back sitting on the end his bed. He put his head in his hands, what had he has done? There was a commotion outside his bedroom door; suddenly the door was flung open with such a force, it smashed a vase against the wall. Charlotte walked in and slammed it shut with equal force. She was livid, as she walked towards him, he could see that her eyes where bright red, and John feared for his safety; he remembered only to well what had happened last time he had seen her like this.


"Charlotte take control of Ra, before something dreadful happens." She froze in her tracks, and fell to her knees sobbing. "Oh John, please forgive me, Ra was so angry." He knelt beside her and cupped her face in his hands. "Darling I'm sorry, I did not mean to hurt you, I regretted the words the minute I had said them." "You know how much I love you; it would be unbearable for us to be apart, your mean the world to me, please don't leave me, I am lost without you."

He kissed her cheek as he knelt beside her; he began to cover her face in kisses, as he eagerly found her lips, and melted as she responded. They clung together, kissing with one another other such fervor, both wanting to possess each other. Charlotte gently slipped off her robe, she was the most magnificent women John had ever seen; her skin was like alabaster, which was in stark contrast to her raven black hair.

She transfixed with her beauty; and then no longer being able to control himself, they made passionate love. So extreme where the feelings for each other, that John could swear he could hear the beat of Charlotte's heart. His own heart was beating so strongly in his chest, that he felt it was going to explode.


John had become acutely aware of something unnatural happening to his body, he could feel another beating rhythm from within his chest; it was mimicking his own heart, and that was beating at a tremendous rate. As his heart slowed to its normal rhythm, the secondary rhythm joined in accordance with his. John was now absolutely convinced; there where now two hearts beating beneath his rib cage instead of just the one.

As they reached the pinnacle of their feelings, they both thought that they would die from sheer pleasure of their unison; they lay in one another's arms spent of all emotion. Charlotte gently lifted John's hand and placed it against her chest, there was no doubt about it, there was now two hearts beating beneath his hand. "I think you can safely say we are united," said John, they both fell about laughing...