Atem x Reader ☆ A Shadow in the Dark

Chapter 1

Prologue

"Sometimes, for those we love, we give up everything. Our hearts remain strong; they have to remain strong... or we die. None of us are prepared for what's ahead. We only get one chance. We're weak, we're all weak! In mind, and in body. We're void of our cruel fates and damned lives because we've been blinded from what's real. We all have a switch, to be turned on and off at will. These are our feelings, and my love. Yes... I gave up everything for this. But, it's all right... I know it is. My love hasn't died, and my switch is still going. Therefore, I am too...."

- Chapter 1 -

Where am I...?

What darkness follows me...?

What cruel entity provokes me with such words...?

"You were wrong..."  it whispers.

...I listen.

My eyes are closed amidst the darkness. I fear of opening them. It's quiet right now... peaceful.

Atem...

What importance does this name bring? Is it mine...? I feel pain. It never leaves me. It eats away at my body, but, I don't scream... I do nothing. My eyelids get lighter as time passes, and they allow themselves to open. I focus my eyes so that they clear from their blurred state. I see things; unfamiliar things. I see never ending doors... staircases... walls. My eyes instinctively shut, as if trying to escape some sort of twisted dream, which is what I thought this to be. I focus on the darkness, and I feel safe. I comfort myself with this feeling. My body lies limp. I have no control... I never did. I slowly drift into sorrow and fear. I fear of the unknowing, and I cry out for what is mine. Time passes, and I allow myself to drift further. I'm too tired to think, and this seems all I can do.

"sleep..."  a calm voice tells me.

...I sleep...

Bang!

A loud noise echoes throughout the vast walkways. My eyes jut open, and my body stiffens. I'm sent into shock as my nerves tense up. My eyes stare into the nothing. To my horror, I'm back in the same place from earlier. Or maybe, I never left.

"Never left...?"

This sentence haunts me, because at the moment, it defines my reality. Do I admit to this being more than a dream? I give this little thought as other aspects of my predicament play greater importance. Right now, I feel a dark presence, as if I'm being watched... whether by someone, or something, I do not know. There's little light here. It isn't safe for me. But, I can't move. I try, but I can't. "D-Damn it!" My body falls deeper into a state of paralysis, and under my breath, I utter something painful. Words I thought I'd never hear myself say. In a low, barely audible voice, I whisper, "I'm afraid..."  Me? Afraid? The word alone eats away at my pride; whatever pride I have left. Being prey to someone else's desires; that is what I fear. My title as the king of Egypt has been stripped away. A gasp escapes me. "The king of Egypt!"  My memories, I... I retained them?! No, not all. I remember little more than this. They show themselves to me as they please, as if taunting me. Teasing me of what I can't know. Though I am sure of one thing. Atem. This was the name given to me by my Father; this is all I have left of him... all I have left of me. This is the reality I believe in, and the one I live in this present hell. And what of my people? I bear the weight of these internal chains, but my heart comforts me with soothing words, "They're safe."  I breathe out slowly a sigh of relief.

"That was all I desired..." I say peacefully.

A new feeling takes me calmly in its arms. My people are alive. Their hearts haven't abandoned them to the darkness. I can feel each one of their burning souls. The flame of life blesses them, and my hope is reassured. My mind fills with a wanting passion.

"My love, wait for me."

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So, first chapter! Hope you all enjoyed. ^^ Let me know how I did below. Getting feedback from y'all helps me to improve the story.

~Kylie