Death
Aria let out a terrified gasp as she woke up.
The thin undergarment in form of a nightgown clung to her as perspiration covered her entire body.
Her breathing was ragged, she was terrified of going back to sleep.
She'd seen him in her dream.
She'd seen Akhenaten.
•••
Aria found herself down, deep down beneath the earth, but she had no recollection of how she'd gotten there.
She took several shaky steps into the unknown terrain.
To her utmost surprise, she saw a raised altar soaked in blood.
Her breath hitch in her throat.
Aria watched horrified as six figures with their faces hidden in black ceremonial cloaks surrounded the altar.
And that was when she saw him.
Aria felt heat engulf her as everywhere erupted in flames. It was a literal inferno.
She hid behind a pillar nearby and watched, fear gripping her entire being.
She heard chants from the hooded figures and out of nowhere, she saw a young maiden appear on the altar.
Aria gasped.
'She was naked.'