Part 2: Union and Reunion Chapter 7: Marriage Thebes, Egypt 1324 BC

Tutankhamun

“Where is she?” I asked, getting antsy. I was standing in a temple on my wedding day, I was finally marrying Alexandria

“The queen is helping her get ready my lord, they’ll be here shortly” a priest replied bowing low and I nodded. After minutes of agonizing silence passed I heard the swift movement of gently feet moving against the tile floor, along with the swift movement and tons of giggling, and I smiled to myself.

“My lord” Abasi said from behind me

“Yes Abasi, what do you need?” I asked as I turned to him

“I’m afraid to inform you, but I must return to my home right after you and Alexandria wed, because I’m bringing her family here as a wedding gift for Alexandria”

“I understand, take as long as you need”

“Thank you my lord” he bowed and I nodded at him. When the giggling and the footsteps stopped, I heard Ankhesenamun speak to Alexandria

“Now, we must remain calm” a giggle erupted from Alexandria. Another minute passed and Ankhesenamun said “Are you ready?” a short pause “good, now give me your arm.” The doors swung open and in strode the two women that meant the world to me. Ankhesenamun and Alexandria both wore long dresses. Around Ankhesenamun’s neck and waist were fresh white flowers. Fresh white flowers were in the same place on Alexandria, except the only difference was that there were white flowers around her head. In both of their hair were multicolored flowers, most of which I had picked for this particular day. Ankhesenamun’s hair was braided into several small braids; her face was lit up and was on the brink of tears. Alexandria’s hair was braided into one long braid, with smaller braids woven into it; the only makeup that she wore was kohl, a light shade of lipstick, her cheeks were stained with a light cherry color, which darkened when she blushed when our eyes meet. I then took her hand in mine and kissed it.

“Your things have all ready been moved to your new chambers next to Ankhesenamun’s, but I doubt that you’ll be seeing them for the next few days” I said as I wrapped an arm around her slender waist and pulled her close to me. A few hours later we were wed, and Abasi left when we were just starting to celebrate. When Alexandria and I finally headed to bed I felt her start to drift towards her chambers “Tired all ready?” I asked

“Well I,” she stopped and shoved me against a nearby wall, and started kissing me

“Darn you are strong woman” I gasped when I managed to pull away

“Take me to your bed my love” she said as she started kissing me again. So I picked up my new wife and carried her the rest of the way to my chambers. Once there, I set Alexandria down and started to remove my jewelry, while I watched her do the same.

“Tutankhamun?” she asked

“Yes my love?” I said as I looked at her

“Take my clothes off for me?” she asked seductively, making my blood boil. So I silently walked over and slowly eased Alexandria’s wedding dress off her slim body. Once it was off, I gazed at the bareness of the woman that stood before me now “Do you like it?” she asked, and I nodded, “Then come and get it” she giggled as she bounded over to the bed and I gladly chased after her. “What’s wrong?” she asked once she was on the bed

“What do you mean, what’s wrong?” I watched her eyes drift down to my abdomen; I followed her gaze and saw that my kilt was still pm “Oh” I blushed as I swiftly took it off. I watched my wife’s eyes widen “Why the look of surprise my love? Have you never seen a man with his clothes off before?” I asked as I took the final steps to the bed, and she shook her head. “Are you glad that you finally saw me, especially after what we did last year?” I asked and she nodded her head. So I climbed onto the bed and started to gently kiss her. After a few minutes we lied down and for the rest of that long night, we made soft love together. When we finished Alexandria turned to me

“I love you Tutankhamun” she whispered

“I love you too Alexandria” I whispered back as we fell asleep in each other’s arms.

Alexandria

A month and a half later Mark returned from his trip back home “Alexandria, I have a surprise for you” he said as he led me outside

“Can you give me a hint?” I asked

“Now that’s the thing about surprises” he laughed as we arrived at one of the various palace pools. When I turned the corner I saw my family waiting for me

“Alex” Ron called as he rushed over and gave me a tight hug

“Ron, how have you been?” I asked as I hugged him back

“Better now that you’re safe” he said as Ramses and my parents came over and we hugged and talked about the past year that I’d been here. I learned the in the present time it had only been 3 months, since 1 month here meant one week there. A few hours later we heard someone calling

“Alexandria! Alexandria, where in the name of Amun are you?”

“It’s Tutankhamun. I’m over here” I called as I stood. When he finally came over I went to him “Tutankhamun, Abasi has returned and he’s brought my family with him”

“Really?” he asked as we walked over to them

“Everyone, this is Pharaoh Tutankhamun, Tutankhamun, this is my family” I said

“It’s a pleasure to meet everyone; Alexandria has often talked about you”

“Really, and are you taking good care of my daughter?” my dad asked as he walked over to us.

“Yes sir”

“She hasn’t caused you any trouble has she?”

“No she hasn’t, she’s very wonderful”

“Abasi tells me that you two are now married, is this true?”

“Yes it is”

“Alexandria” my mom whimpered

“Yes?” I asked as I looked at her. I’d excepted her to start yelling at Tutankhamun and I, but instead she came over and gave me a hug and started crying. “Mother, are you okay?” I asked as I hugged her back

“I’m not sure, I’m still getting over you getting married, and meeting Tutankhamun, and all of this traveling”

“I know I sort of still am too” I confessed.

“Are you pregnant?” my dad whispered into my ear

“No, it’s still too early to know” I whispered back. Then Ramses and Ron came over

“So you’re the famous Tutankhamun?” Ron asked in awe

“Yes I am, and you two must be the famous Ron and Ramses?” Tutankhamun asked as he knelt in front of them

“Yes sir” Ramses said strongly and giving him a salute.

“And must be Alexandria’s beautiful mother, I now know where she gets her beauty from” Tutankhamun said as he came over to my mother and kissed her hand

“Yes sir” she blushed.

“Now come, we must celebrate your arrival, and I’m sure that we have much to talk about” Tutankhamun said as he returned to me and put his arm around my waist.

Ankhesenamun

It was lunch time when Tutankhamun and Alexandria entered the dining hall with Abasi and a small group of people following. The little group followed Tutankhamun and Alexandria over to the seats, “Everyone, this is Queen Ankhesenamun, Ankhesenamun this is my family” Alexandria said motioning towards the small group

“It’s a pleasure to finally meet Alexandria’s family” I smiled. Once everyone had settled in I asked my friend “So this is your family?”

“Yeah” she smiled. Once lunch was over she pulled me into a small garden for a quick talk, “I have some questions that I hope that you have answers for”

“Ask away, and I’ll answer your questions in the best way that I can” I said as we sat, and she took a deep breath and began. When she was done telling me everything I said “You’re pregnant”

“Are you sure?”

“Of course, it all makes sense, you’re feeling tired during the day even though you get a full nights rest. Your hair is curlier and brighter, your skin is shinier, and you’re having morning sickness, among other things. Those are the most obvious signs that you’re carrying a child”

“When should I tell Tutankhamun?”

“Tell me what?” he asked as he came into the garden.

“How long have you been there?” Alexandria asked as we stood and kissed his cheeks

“I just arrived”

“Alexandria has something to tell you” I said as I stood and walked a little ways off, but just closes enough so that I could still hear them

“Now my love, what is it that you needed to tell me?” I heard Tutankhamun ask

“I’m pregnant”

“You are, this is wonderful! How far along are you?”

“I just found out, that’s why Ankhesenamun and I were out here, and” she was stopped when Tutankhamun leaned over and kissed her. Just then Alexandria’s father entered the garden and saw me hiding behind a plant

“My lady, what are you doing?” he asked

“Shh, look” I pointed over to Tutankhamun and Alexandria

“Alexandria!” he yelled as he marched over

“Father, what are you doing here?” Alexandria gasped as she quickly turned around

“I thought that you were coming to your chambers to talk with your mother and I?”

“I’m pregnant”

“You’re what” he screamed. It was then that I decided to step into the conversation

“Sir please don’t get mad, she just found out and she just wanted to tell Tutankhamun and”

“Silence”

“How dare you silence the queen” Tutankhamun yelled as he stepped up to Alexandria’s father.

“I can do as I please, and you on the other hand are still a boy” I saw Tutankhamun flinch at the remark.

“I am Pharaoh and I have more power over you, and I will have you arrested if you don’t step down”

“Try me”

“Guards!” he yelled and a team of guards came in and arrested Alexandria’s father.

“What do you want us to do with him my lord?” one asked

“Nothing till I can figure something out, understand?”

“Yes my lord” and the guards marched off.

Alexandria

Half an hour later Tutankhamun and I went down to the dungeon to speak with my dad. When we were standing in front of him, my dad flung himself at Tutankhamun, only to be pushed back down by the chief of the guards, Ramose. “Let me talk with him” I whispered to as I walked over to my dad. Once I was kneeling in front of him I asked “Dad why are you angry?”

“Because you’re too young to be having a baby”

“I know, but I swear that I’ll take care of it”

“Alex, you know what’s going to happen to Tutankhamun next year, and the baby isn’t in the history books” he whispered harshly and I flinched

“I know, but can’t I just bring the baby to our time? And besides you know that Tutankhamun had a mysterious second wife, and who knows, she may have had his child” he opened his mouth to protest, but closed it again. After a minute he sighed

“My lord, please forgive me for my outburst earlier”

“You are forgiven” Tutankhamun said. A couple hours later my family, Ankhesenamun Tutankhamun and I were eating dinner

“What will we be doing tomorrow?” my mom asked

“I was thinking that we could take a tour of Thebes” Tutankhamun replied as he swallowed a piece of roasted duck

“I think that’s a wonderful idea” she smiled.          The following day we traveled around Thebes, viewing some famous sites, and some not so famous sites.

6 months Ankhesenamun and I were talking about the baby in one of the gardens, “Do if the baby is a boy, what will you name him?” she asked

“I was thinking about Thutmose”

“And if it’s a girl?”

“Then I will name her Tiye”

“I think that those are both good, strong names”

“I agree” I smiled. Suddenly I felt a gut wrenching pain in my abdomen making me double over in pain

“What’s the matter?” Ankhesenamun asked

“I think the baby is coming” I groaned. I felt her arm wrap around my waist and she helped me stand “Don’t worry, we aren’t that far from your birthing chambers” but just as we reached the doorway of the gardens Tutankhamun arrived, and blocking our path

“What’s wrong?” he asked

“The baby is coming, so move” Ankhesenamun growled as she tried to push past her brother-husband, but instead of moving out of the way, he picked me up just as another wave of pain coursed through my body making me curl up in his arms groaning.

“We’ll be faster if I carry her, you go and get the mid-wives” I heard him tell Ankhesenamun who nodded in return and ran off, “Don’t worry my love” Tutankhamun whispered to me as we raced off to my birthing chambers.

Tutankhamun

Soon I was sitting outside of Alexandria’s birthing chamber listening to her screaming and groaning as she tried to get the baby out. I also heard the mid-wives and Ankhesenamun helping her through the labor. When Alexandria let out a final cry, I heard a tiny wail, and then there was yelling and clashing as the mid-wives got the baby cleaned. I heard Ankhesenamun and the chief mid-wife help Alexandria with delivering the placenta. When I was finally allowed into the room a few minutes later Alexandria and Ankhesenamun were lying on the bed, in Alexandria’s arms was a tiny, squirming bundle “It’s a beautiful baby boy” Ankhesenamun smiled, I could see tears of joy in both of their eyes as I walked to the bed and Alexandria handed me the squirming bundle of blankets.

“What will we name him?” I asked as I gazed down at my newborn son

“We were thinking about naming him Thutmose” Ankhesenamun replied. Before I could reply I heard a little wail come from the other side of the room, so I turned and saw another little bundle in the chief mid-wife’s arms, so I walked over

“What is wrong?” I asked

“Nothing my lord” she lied

“Is that child in your arms mine?” the chief mid-wife hesitated

“Yes my lord” she replied after a minute

“Why did you hesitate?” I asked

‘Well, you see my lord; she has emerald eyes and blonde hair”

“Why would I care about such a thing? Now let me see the baby” I demanded. I was finally handed the baby, and I walked over to Alexandria and Ankhesenamun.

“Let me see her” they said simultaneously so I passed both of the tiny infants to their mother, who in turn gasped when she saw the girl

“She looks a lot like you” Ankhesenamun said as she peered over Alexandria’s shoulder

“Agreed, but what will we name her?” I asked as I sat next to Alexandria

“I was thinking we could name her Tiye” I opened my mouth to protest “Now don’t complain, I think it’s a nice name” I closed my mouth and smiled. Half an hour later Alexandria’s parents and brothers came in

“They’re so beautiful, what are their names?” her father asked as he gazed down at his new grandchildren

“We named the boy Thutmose, and the girl Tiye” Alexandria replied as she snuggled down

“Can we see them?” Ramses asked

“Okay, but you have to sit down first” their mother said and they obliged,

“Tiye looks a lot like you Alexandria” Ron said happily.

A few weeks later Alexandria and the babies were finally let out of her bedchambers, and there was a celebration for them. But sadly Alexandria’s family had to leave shortly after it was over. Late that night I walked Alexandria and the twins back to their chambers. “I had a lot of fun tonight” Alexandria said after a minute of silence

“I did too, and I think they did too” I said as I motioned to the sleeping infants

“I would have to agree, and I think this is the most excitement that they’ve had since they day they were born” she said as we entered her bedchamber. Once Alexandria had finished getting herself and the twins ready for bed she glided over to the bed and laid down and fell fast asleep, and I silently followed her to the bed. A half an hour later before I fell asleep, I watched as she peacefully slept. I watched as her eyelids flickered and a smile tug at her lips, and I knew that she was having a good dream, so I kissed her eyelids and put my head down and fell asleep.

‘I dreamt of Alexandria, Ankhesenamun and the twins that night. They were all playing happily by the Nile; the children were a few years older and were playing a game of chase. I felt a smile tug at my lips as I went to join my little family. Later in the dream we were having a picnic in the late afternoon sun talking about what we would do next, I felt happy and content. It was then that I noticed that Ankhesenamun was pregnant again.’