The arches around her shone golden with each step she took towards the aisle. This was her happiest day, a day where all the gods and goddesses were not fighting, gossiping, plotting against each other. For once they would all gather and celebrate a day of happiness.

A day of a wedding.

Nut's blue hair was twisted up on an elegant knot, stones decorating the crown of her head, while the white fabric fell on waves from her chest to her feet, creating ripples of sparkling tiny diamonds. It was a gift from her parents Shu and Tefnut, who were standing beside Ra, close to the top of the aisle.

And to the right of Ra, at the base of the pearl made aisle, he was standing.

She could still the recall the nights when she was to stretch upon the sky, creating and holding the stars on her body, the tips of her toes and fingers touching the infinite skies of Earth. The humans had created temples, small castles in every region, despite the rough ruling of Ra. But thanks to him, the earth was fertile and people could celebrate the coming and going of the seasons.

It was one of those nights when Nut would ascend from her tower at the top of the highest mountains, spreading her blue-tinted wings from her arms, heading up to bring the night once again. As she flew away from the mountains over the plains of this single continent where the humans resided, she saw a man running into the night. Even from her height, she could see the brown dark skin of his, the brown long hair and the eyes that glowed like amber.

His stride was strong, confident of his power but she focused on what he was leaving behind him. A trail of green light covered the ground and soon wheat appeared, growing healthy and strong. "Geb." She muttered softly, watching the god of earth blessing the human fields. She hadn't realized that her voice was carried with the winds until she saw the god in question stop running and tilting his head up.

Their gazes locked, his amber eyes with her dark purple. Despite his speed, Geb wasn't tired and Nut hovered above him, forgetting for a moment her daily task. She could feel the pull of the sky, night needed to come and the stars in her mind begged to be released. 

"My lady." Geb's smooth voice echoed in the night and with a quick nod and a nervous smile, Nut flew upwards, letting her body grow bigger and bigger until the night fell and the stars shone above a smiling Geb.

They spent months greeting each other, sometimes close to nighttime others at the gatherings of the gods, when the humans would present at the hallways of Ra's labyrinth castle and offer their sacrifices. Tefnut, Nut's mother, would smile at her daughter as she was stealing glances with Geb and her father Shu, god of air, who already knew from the winds what his daughter was doing, would beckon Nut towards Geb. They were a matching couple despite their opposites.

They were balanced.

Nut stopped right in front of Geb and he pulled slowly the veil which covered her face. He smiled at her as he pulled her hands toward his and together they turned to Ra. Almost eight feet, the god of all gods was magnificent with his clothes pristine white and the symbols of his rule, the ankh and the scepter on his hands. His yellow eyes and dark green skin glowed as he leaned down and placed his signs of ruling upon the heads of Nut and Geb.

"Here we bless the union of our earth and sky. Here we share the happiness of their love." Ra's voice flattered slightly as if the words felt sour in his mouth. "May the Eye of mine and Ma'at's feather always be the guides of your eternity."

Everyone on the wide chamber roared with joy when Geb kissed Nut. His lips tasted of honey and sunshine, warmth and spice; he was truly intoxicating.

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"Ra has received a prophecy," Geb spoke as he entered the resting room. Nut got up from her armchair, a book open in her hands.

He saw the worried expression on her face and sadness enveloped him. He didn't want to tell her the news. He didn't want to see her beautiful eyes watering with tears. She was supposed to be starlight and night, cool air and love, not grief and anguish.

Geb felt her pale white hands on his chest, slowly making their way on his cheeks. He looked down at her. "Tell me, love. What has made you so troubled?"

Geb covered her hands with his. "Ra has gotten word from the Underworld, the lower plains, where Anubis and Ma'at reside. He summoned me when he learned it."

Nut closed her eyes for a moment as if bracing herself for the news. "Ra has issued an order. We are not to have children."

She snapped her eyes open, horrified. "Why? Why would Ra do this to us?"

"Because he fears that our children will overthrow him," Geb stated miserably and Nut stepped away from him shaking her head in grief and disbelief.

"Our children would never try to overthrow Ra! This is crazy and scandalous!" Nut shouted, rage making her wings appear on her hands. The blue feathers were dark, almost black from her anger and sadness.

Geb hugged her. "His words were clear: "Nut shall not give birth any day of the year." That's what he said." He felt her cool tears falling on his skin and Geb held her tight, cursing Ra for his suspiciousness. If they were not to have children, to celebrate the fruit of their love then how would they continue on eternity just the two of them?

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"Thoth!" Nut shouted as she flew into the wide gardens of the god's residence. "Thoth, where are you?" she shouted again as she landed.

The sound of steps was heard behind her and an ibis-headed man with brown robes steeped into her vision. He opened his arms, like a father waiting for his child and Nut run into him, crying miserably.

"I know Nut, I know."

"It's unfair!"

"Yes, but Ma'at's words always carry a deeper meaning. As the god of wisdom, I am not allowed to take sides but I can tell you this; Ra cannot be the only one who will rule the humans."

Nut stepped away from him wiping her tears. Her blue hair was falling down to her shoulders and the dark grey dress was clinging to her sides. "I don't care about power Thoth, never had. Why do I need power when I can command the sky and the stars?"

"Your words are wise, child." Thoth's ibis head moved to the sky, then back to her. "I will help you but you'll have to trust me."

"Anything Thoth. Tell me what to do"

"You'll do nothing. You see, the year has only 360 days. Ra declared that you can't have children in this span of time. But what if I create more days for you and Geb?"

Nut stared at him wide-eyed. "How will you do that?"

"The god of the Moon, Khonsu, always rivals Ra's light. If I could take some moonlight from him then I would create enough days for you and Geb."

Nut smiled at him and kissed his palms in a gesture of gratitude. Thoth shook his head and held her shoulders. "You are brave Nut but remember that Ra will not tolerate this behavior."

"I will not regret this Thoth. Neither will Geb."

"So be it, child."