This is a story that has been running through my mind ever since I watched the episodes "Lock and Key" and "Dark Horizon: Part 1 & 2." It's my idea that kind of dwells on the idea of reincarnation and why Apocalypse waited so long to try escape. I mean think about it, couldn't there have been other powerful mutants that could have released him and did anyone else notice that Rogue's powers are kind of similar to his? At any rate, I do not own X-Men: Evolution, but I do own this story.

It is said some lives are linked across time, connected by an ancient calling that echoes through the ages.

Amunet's eyes flickered sleepily open and she stretched, luxuriating in the warmth of the silken sheets. She sat up and a young woman floated gracefully to her side.

"Good morning your highness," the girl chimed, bowing low.

"Good morning Eshe," she said," What rumors are running through the palace halls this morning?"

"Many, my lady," the young brown eyed girl said, as she helped her mistress to dress," Your brother Ammon has earned the disfavor of your father, the pharaoh, this morning."

"What has he done this time?" she asked as she closed her eyes against visions of her betrothed.

"He has been out riding this morning, killing anyone who he deemed to be not bowing low enough. Then he burned down the temple of Ra."

Amunet rolled her eyes," I do not know why my father pretends to be upset with Ammon, I can tell that he is not. But I suppose that he must keep up the appearance of a good, fair leader or the people may try to rebel, though they would not succeed. Enough of my brother though, what other rumors are about?"

"The temple of Ra is in the process of being rebuilt. Your father reminds you that you are to be present at the dedication of the new temple to Anubis. And General Hasani has finally returned after his two year campaign in Ethiopia."

"I am sure that Ammon is glad to hear it, they have been friends for years. Have you ever met him Eshe?"

The young girl bit her lip and blushed prettily," I have my lady and he is very kind and quite charming. He is also, as his name suggests, quite handsome and is considered to be beloved of the gods."

"Hmm…" Amunet mused," I have never seen or met my brother's closest friend. Ammon doesn't like me getting to close to his life and his loathing for me and our marriage is only matched by mine for him."

Eshe said nothing as she finished running the delicate ivory comb through her mistress's hair. She placed it on a nearby table and then picked up a simple golden band that formed a hooded cobra. Reverently she placed it on Amunet's head and bowed low once again. She stood up and turned, the simple crown contrasting nicely with the white streaks that framed her unusually pale face.

"Go tell Lisimba to begin preparing my horse, I will be riding after I have eaten," she commanded and swept out of the room.

"As you wish your highness," she replied to the empty room before leaving to do as she was commanded.

Name Translations:

Lisimba- Lion

Hasani- Handsome

Eshe- Life

Ammon- god of a united Egypt

Amunet- Mythical goddess of mystery

Can anyone tell who the handsome Captain Hasani is? You'll have to wait for next chapter to find out for sure. And yes there will be more chapters, it just might take me a while to get them out as I have several other stories in progress, but I will get them out as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience!