Love and the Lady of the Underworld (closed)

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Tikara... Daughter of Khonsu Lady of the underworld. Her mother a mystery that even Ra will not reveal. She knows the dreams thoughts and hopes of those that have died. Every deity has a sect or tribe of people who worship them and serve them most having a select few of this people who remain in the palace with them. Ra had his sons assemble those sects or tribes of people who were in need of a deity. It was time for Tikara to leave the underworld and dwell in the realm of the living in the great palace and see where those who she helps on the other side come from. Ra had decreed that all of the young Gods and Demigods dwell in the great palace for a minimum of one year.

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His people... A collection of remnants of various tribes left from the mortal wars and warlords before the. God's intervened. He was the heir to the tribal "kingdom" they had created together for themselves and his father had sent him to the great city with offerings and examples of the many things their tiny kingdom could do in hopes that one of the young deities would choose them.

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Tikara daughter of the Ancient Egyptian God Khonsu. Her mother a mystery though the Gods have their suspicions. Even Thoth does not hold the answer to this riddle.

She stood with the Lunar Gods and Goddesses as well as those that dealt with death the afterlife. Her father Khonsu known as the devourer of hearts. His payment for guiding the pharaohs through the underworld to slay lesser "gods" and gain the power to be reborn.

Osiris had spoken it was time that she spend time away from the darkness and shadows and live among the other Gods and her father agreed. Ra stood watching a sly smile on his face curious who would seek the young goddess eye or heart.

As he called each the great voice of Osiris boomed out as he made his way along the list of the young Gods and Goddesses now to dwell in the sacred temple.

TIKARA... DAUGHTER OF KHONSU.

Tikara took a step forward to Osiris and offered a bow before looking warily to those gathered around. The depths of the underworld were her home and all the bright light and life unnerved her. It was a far different energy from the thoughts hopes and dreams of those in the underworld.

She had met a handful of representatives from various tribes and most she had not been comfortable with. From the most overly blood and war to those that leered at her if such a way to make her skin crawl.

Then he was brought before her. There was a calm... A peace maybe about him. He was different than the others. They had all come before her with expectations and preconceived plots. He... He seemed genuine.
 
Tara Rankoni

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Tara sighed softly. He was very unusual in that he was fade into plain sight, though he wasn't sure how or why. It didn't matter, though. More often, he only used his skills to protect the tribe from those who sought them harm.

His eyes were shimmering with a constantly shifting prismatic cobalt blue, aquamarine, teal, sapphire, emerald and midnight blue colors. He was cautious around all these 'demigods', keenly aware that he wasn't unique save for his 'camouflage'. He sighed, rolling his shoulders as he turned away, glancing back at the 'daughter of Khonsu'.​

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She studied him for a moment.

Ra it would seem believes your people a good match perhaps for me... Why do you believe that is? What makes your people's in need of a lunar underworld Goddess as your primary dirty?
 
She waited for his answer as he was the last that Ra presented to her.

Do you not have an answer for me?
 
Why should I choose your people if you have such little faith?

She wanted to better see him removing the soft shroud hood from her face and hair and staring softly at the one knelt before her.

Stand and tell me?
 
She signed unsure of what to make of this one... This strange mortal.

What do you wish to know. I hear the thoughts dreams and desires of the dead I help them with that... At least I did... Till I was brought here. Now I can not hear them... I am perhaps just as lost as you and your people.

She chose to see if honesty would help him.
 
Just as I wish to be where I belong... Rather seems to think that I should experience where those I help in the afterlife and underworld come from. That is why I am lost here in the Great Palace...

What shall I call you now that I have decided?
 
You do not understand I fear... I have chosen you and your people.

She held a frightened hand out to him.
 
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Tara blinked, caught off guard as he heard several curses. "What does that mean for me?" he said quietly as he knew she would have to stay for the year period as ordained by Ra. He personally had nothing against any deity or demigod, as long as they left him and his people alone. He suspected, however, to gain her favor, they might try to attack his people.

He inhaled slowly at the thought, wary.​
 
It means young mortal that your people are her wielding her favor and protection and few would dare go against one such as our young Tikara. It means...

Ra was interrupted by his son Set with his usual arrogance.

It means boy that you are now hers and should show respect. It means that when she is chosen as a mate or chooses a mate her husband will be your God as well.

Khonsu Bast and Sekmet all snarl at Set's presence and attitude especially once he bears Tikara. Isis steps between Set and the young Goddess and smiles.

How like you Set... What do they call it fashionably late?

A protective look in her eyes backs the arrogant God down for now as he blows and backs away.
 
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Tara cocked an eyebrow, his gaze sliding to Set. "And you? Who are you?" he said blankly, a glint of mischief in his gaze. From Isis' smirk, she had noticed the obvious needling of Set's ego. Of course, he had heard of Set, though he hadn't heard anything good about the chaotic god "Trying to remember your name.... ugh... oh... now I remember, wasn't it Keghtot?" he quipped with a small smirk, calling Set a bitch.​
 
Ignoring the mortal Set turned his gaze to Tikara which seemed to make her skin crawl.

If father Ran is not going to assist you in choosing worthy mortals if there is such a thing then I will lovely.

A nod from her father and she smirked. I have made my decision Set otherwise your aid might not have proven as useful as just now. Tara and his people are mine.
 
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Tara shivered slightly as he saw her gaze slide to him before he saw her gaze drift lower. "What's your definition of 'worthy mortals', Keghtot? I would think that the need of the mortals would outweigh more than almost anything, considering that the mortals you protect can, and if protected dutifully, will bring in more worshippers to faith in a particular deity... correct?" he said dryly.

"Let's face it, those who serve you probably increased the claims of glory... only to be fucked over like a slave," he said nonchalantly.​
 
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Enough Brother...

Osiris stepped up adding to the wall blocking Tikara from Set as did Khonsu. Set simply bowed and walked away for now.

Tikara if you require anything while you stay here please let us know.

Isis smiled to her before turning to Tara.

And if he confronts her again I am pleased to see she has one so willing to protect her.
 
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Tara cocked an eyebrow. "I'm pretty sure that I'm supposed to praise you, not the other way around, although I would have done that anyway, regardless of her nature. Never have liked egocentric idiots, as their weakness is their egos," he deadpanned as he shrugged. He was very surprised as Isis broke into laughter.
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"Hopefully you remain, Tarakona. You are quite fascinating," Isis remarked with an amused look. She tilted her head as Bastet strolled through the crowd.​
 
Bast looked to Tikara.

You handle Set well child but he is not one to be taken lightly. He is ambitious to a fault and that ambition can make him a lethal enemy... Be careful Tikara... You and your mortals.

A slight nod as she left Sekmet next in line.

What my more temperate side says we all agree on but you are Lady of the underworld you can stand against any of them and we will help.

Thoth spoke up.

Is that because you suspect that one of you to be the mother that Ran refuses to reveal?

Tikara signed at that reminder and Hathor smacked Thoth on the back of his head.

I swear you are as subtle as a sand storm forgive him Tikara Ra can't hold that secret forever.
 
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Tara shrugged. "Ambition can make one predictable if you know what their goals are, as well, and Keghtot strikes me as the kind to want to gloat about his schemes," he said quietly. He wasn't sure how to react that these.... gods... were talking to him as if he were unique, special... even precious. He was unaware of a basic fact about gods and immortals... they grew stronger when people believed in them.
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"Seems you found an intriguing young mortal, Avag k’rojy," Isis remarked quietly, standing next to her grand niece. She knew Tikara found the mortal intriguing, as did she herself. Hmmm, he may gain my favor along with Tikara's, I think, she mused to herself.​
 
Isis is there a place less bright and overwhelming I can go and relax. This is all becoming a little unnerving.

Tikara nodded to her as Osiris nodded.

Show your daughter to the lower chamber Khonsu and then we can speak later.

Khonsu nodded and motioned for her and her new mortal to follow as he kept an eye on Set.
 
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Tara exhaled slowly as he walked, unsure where he was going, though he was getting tired of the crowds of demigods, who seemed to enjoy rambling about nonsense even more than most. "Ugh... for demigods, they talk more than most women I've met... ought to put some of them in dresses... hmmm, that's an idea," he muttered, smirking at the thought of a prank like that.
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"I'm not surprised she would grow tired of this political irritation, though it is something she will have to grow used to, unfortunately. Frankly, given the choice, I would retire myself, if they would keep it quiet... which is unlikely," Isis remarked quietly to her husband and consort.​
 
Once in the shadows of the lower chambers she smiled and seemed to finally breathe. Her eyes closed for a moment only to open with a brief flash of disappointment once Khonsu had left.

Still I cannot hear them.

Shaking her head she signed looking to Tara and smiled a true soft and genuine smile.

So tell me more about our people.
 
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