Chapter 1: Ash Aten

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[---] is a higher being talking (gods are not included)

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'So I died, or at least I think I did. I don't really remember much or know where I am. Oh, I should probably introduce myself, My Names Ash, Ash Aten. Yea I have a weird last name I know, but my family immigrated to North America around 2 generations ago and were apparently related to Menes, Egypt's first recorded pharaoh though I don't know how true that is. I'm a generally chill dude who tries his best to be respectful or well, I was.'

'Like I said, my memories are kind of hazy but I think I got shot by someone trying to rob my house, I'm not sure though. I'm in some sort of void with an glowing altar of some sort? I don't recognize the symbols on it. It seems that the room I'm in is made out of sandstone though its hard to tell through the darkness'

[Fascinating, Not even in my many millennium of being awoken have I imagined a lower being would come into my realm again]

"Well that's not suspicious at all, I can't really answer back as right now I'm kind of light a ball of something? I hope whoever's talking doesn't see me as being rude or ignoring them"

[I can hear you quite clearly child, as of now you are what humans would call a soul, it seems you have been misplaced on your journey to the afterlife Ash]

"Ah, well that's good I guess? Not being misplace but that you can hear me. So uh, Mr or Ms mysterious voice, I apologize for, ah, approaching your realm? If you want to, uh, show me the door, that would be ok."

[Quite fearless are you mortal? Not even knowing what you're in the presence of and your cracking jokes? Fitting of someone from his lineage]

"Well, there's not much use in panicking, But what do you mean by lineage?"

[Well I guess it would be proper of me to introduce myself. My current name is Apep, the embodiment of darkness, disorder and chaos, though I have been called many names across your history.]

"Well it's a pleasure? To meet you Lord Apep, though not to be rude you uh, didn't really answer my question"

[Well to answer your question my child we would have to go back to Menes, the first Egyptian pharaoh, whom you are related to. I chose Menes as my champion thousands of years ago and in turn he used his powers to unite Egypt into one becoming the lord of the two lands. Menes was much like you, an amusing mortal who had stumbled onto my realm. Whether it was fate or destiny playing a prank your appearance is now the second time this has ever happened]

"Huh, I guess grandma wasn't lying then. Though it's a little weird the only two people who came here are related, I guess it's pretty interesting. So uh, Is there anything I can do for you Lord Apep or should I just carry on my way to heaven or hell."

[Hmm, I think there is much you could do for me, though do stop with that lord nonsense and just call me Grandpa, Dues knows I wanted a grandson to spoil again. But back on track, How would you like an offer Ash]

"Uh, pretty sure I don't have that much of a choice here so sure? What's the offer Lord, ahem, Grandpa?"

[Fast learner, I like that! Here is what I will offer you Ash, I want to send you to a world where beings like me are more…Involved with humans, though on a minor scale compared to other worlds. Now obviously I won't send you there without protection and so you would be granted my legacy, where as you grow you will learn how to utilize my powers of darkness, disorder and chaos. Though you will never be limited by what I give you as there are many more types of abilities you can gain or learn.]

"Well I would like to be alive again, but what's the catch? Apologies if it offends you but usually deals like this are to good to be true"

[Right you are Ash, the only thing I want you to do is enjoy life. While being my legacy, I will be able to view your life as if I'm living it. I know it sounds like a mundane reason, but there are consequences when you are as powerful as me, and one of those consequences is isolation from everything. As I said, only you and Menes have ever been to my realm besides my children and siblings. If you agree to this deal, then please place your soul onto the altar. If you wish to back out, I can show you the way to heaven]

"Well, I do want to live again, and if you say I'll be safe then I have no choice but to trust you"

Moving over to the Altar, Ash would look as if it took the shape of a giant serpent where the Altar was right in its maw. Floating in the giant statues mouth, Large rumbling causing sand to sprinkle down from the ceiling and in an instant as Ash tried to move, the maw would slam shut leaving him only hearing Apep's final words

[Have a fun journey Grandson, as you will have many adventures awaiting you. Pick you path wisely and always remember who you are, as it is easy to loose yourself to power]

And in a blink of in eye, A baby was heard crying in one of the most busy cities in America, New York City