Sands of Eternity [Taekook] Taehyung

Taehyung's Side...

The palace swallowed him whole. Every step down its painted corridors felt like stepping into the pages of the history he had once devoured with such hunger. Walls told stories in carved hieroglyphs—gods with falcon heads, suns and ankhs, golden lotus blooms.

Taehyung (modern time)

(looking around, eyes wide) 💭*Wow… If it were up to me, I’d study every line, every inscription. Every mural here feels like a treasure. But I can’t… I’m not a historian here. I’m just… someone being led.* (sighs softly)

MAID: Iry… henay. [We are here, please enter](said gently, stopping before a chamber.)

Taehyung (modern time)

Oh… ( breathed, peeking in.)

Taehyung (modern time)

(gasping softly, almost whispering) This place… it’s breathtaking.😍

While Taehyung was lost in the beauty of the chamber, the maid clapped her hands sharply. Instantly, two more maids appeared, bowing. Without hesitation, they stepped forward and began loosening the fold of his shirts..

Taehyung (modern time)

( startled) Wait—wait, what are you doing?!( panicked, clutching the fabric to his chest.)

The women blinked at him, tilting their heads. They didn’t understand his words. Instead, they continued, nimble fingers undoing the ties.

Taehyung (modern time)

Ah—no, wait! Stop, stop!( stammered, stumbling back.)

But it was no use. In moments, his robes were slipping away, replaced by the gentle press of hands guiding him toward the sunken pool at the center of the chamber.

The water shimmered, perfumed with lotus and oils.

Taehyung (modern time)

Bath…? You want me to take a bath? You should have said that.

The maids tilted their heads, clearly not understanding.

Taehyung (modern time)

(Realized and quickly added,)Ah, I’m sorry—you don’t understand me.

Taehyung (modern time)

Djed.kwi en rekhet en shesep [You should tell me about bathing.]

The maids bowed deeply, asking for forgiveness.

Taehyung let it go. The warmth of the water touched his skin as he slowly sank in, muscles relaxing, lips parting in relief.

Taehyung (modern time)

Wow… this is… heaven...( relaxing)

Taehyung (modern time)

(leaned back against the smooth stone edge, letting the heat soak through him. His heart slowed) I guess… I needed this. Gods, I could stay here forever..😌

The maids spoke among themselves as they worked, pouring water over his shoulders, rubbing oils into his skin. Kheper nefer… sheta skin. [So soft… his skin is flawless.] Nesu em ankh. Djeser neb. [The King is blessed. Such beauty is rare.]

Taehyung (modern time)

Djed.k tw medu m rꜥ n Kmt?[Huh? Did you just say something…]

They only smiled, continuing their work.

Taehyung (modern time)

( cheeks warmed at their giggles, his ears burning) *Are they… talking about me?*

After the bath, they wrapped him in fine linen, then dressed him in flowing Egyptian robes, light and white, trimmed with gold. They painted his eyes with kohl, placed a necklace of lapis and carnelian at his throat, and crowned his hair with a circlet.

When they set a polished bronze mirror before him, Taehyung gasped.

Taehyung (modern time)

Wow…(whispered, touching his cheek.) I look… beautiful...😍

The maids only exchanged soft smiles, bowing slightly. Before Taehyung could admire longer, one maid gestured toward the door.Henay… per-aa. [Come… to the Great House.]

Taehyung (modern time)

(Blinked) Wait—we’re leaving now? Where are we going?

MAID:(clasped her hands together, bowing):Serve Nesu. [Serve the Pharaoh.]

Taehyung (modern time)

Serve… the King?( echoed, confused. He looked around at the many maids bustling about.) But… aren’t there already so many of you here? Why does he… need me?😕

One maid giggled softly, covering her mouth, but gave no explanation.

Taehyung (modern time)

(Eyes widened slightly, realization dawning—incorrect, innocent.) 💭*Does he… want me to be his maid?*

Taehyung (modern time)

(swallowing, nodding slowly as if convincing himself) 💭*Sigh… it’s fine too. I have nowhere else to go. If I have to serve him as a maid, then so be it. I have no obligation… but I need to find out how I ended up here. Only then… can I go back to my time.*

Taking a deep breath, cheeks still flushed, Taehyung followed as the maids led him down a grand hall… straight toward the Pharaoh’s chamber.

TBC

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