He tried to reach Star to let him know that he was there and not to worry, but no matter how hard he tried, Star's mind wouldn't let him in.
“Star, I'm here,” Anubis shouted.
“I've placed him in a magical coma. He won't hear you, but he will feel you.”
“Are you sure?”
“Yes, but first, you must quell your anger toward me, or at least until he has awakened; it will not do well if your forever one feels it. He must feel your calming presence if you want him to win the battle.”
“Battle?” Anubis looked at Nephthys.
“This spirit was so comfortable possessing Star because it believes that everything Star has belongs to him. Although he wasted the life he had before he died, the soul wants to reclaim its rightful place. It thinks that not only does this life belong to him, but also you.”
Anubis looked at Nephthys. “Me?”
“Yes. I don't know what foolish thing those three did when they messed with time and brought Star to this world, but the spirit believes it should be your forever one, not Star.”
“Well, it can believe whatever the fuck it wants. Star is the only one I want.”
“It is also as the Fates designed it, Anubis Ahket. However, I am not the one you need to reassure,” Nephthys stated. “The spirit is getting stronger, but I'm unsure where it draws its power from.” Nephthys went to touch Anubis but stopped. “You should go inside and be with him. He will need your strength to overcome this.”
Nephthys was about to walk away, but Anubis stopped him. “Why are you helping me?”
“You have it wrong, Anubis. I'm not doing this for you. As I said, I've come to like Star and want to see him strive in the future, even with you as his forever one. You could say I am his biggest fan. I must go; it seems I will be entertaining more than just your presence today.”
Nephthys walked away, and Anubis took things as they were. He would never have a relationship with the person that gave birth to him, and he was fine with that. But they were wrong about one thing. Anubis was Star’s biggest fan, now and forever more. Taking a deep breath, Anubis entered the room and almost fell to his knees when his emotions were overwhelmed by Star’s thoughts.
Star was lying on the bed, and Anubis could see the remnants of the spirit swirling, hovering above him. Anubis held strong and slowly moved over to Star, and the instant he took Star's hand, everything settled down, and the spirit disappeared inside Star before Anubis could grab it. As a powerful god who could shake the heavens and the Earth, Anubis felt powerless. As an alpha and a dominant, he was supposed to fight all of Star's battles. Keep him from harm. But he still got hurt without Anubis noticing.
Nephthys said he will need my strength. Then if that is all I can do, so be it.“I'm here, baby.” He placed a gentle hand on Star's stomach. “All my babies, Daddy is here watching over you.” Leaning down, he kissed Star's stomach, whispering to his babies before moving up to Star's lips. “Fight for us, Star. Wake up so that I can tell you I love you.” Anubis pressed his forehead into Star's chest. “Don't leave me, baby. I've waited too long for you. Without you in my life, I am powerless.”
Chapter Thirty
STAR
“Hahahah!”
Star tried to drown out the mad cackling. He'd now come to understand what was happening. He was trapped in a prison of his own mind, unable to escape reliving the misery of his past life. The last thing Star remembered was dropping the knife and running out of the apartment, unsure of his destination. Star still needed to find out where he ended up. For all he knew, he was still running around Valleywood. He felt exhausted and wanted to stop moving. He wanted to return to Anubis and wrap himself in his arms, feeling safe and comforted.
“Anubis, where are you? I need you so much,” Star cried.
“You simple-minded fool, do you think anyone cares about what happened to you?” the voice taunted.
“That's not true,” Star screamed. “I have people who love me.”
“Yeah, so where are they? They already abandoned you like your parents and your aunt and uncle. Even your so-called friends deserted you. But don't worry, once I fully control your body, I will make new friends and have that sexy god by my side too.”
“What did you say?” The words caught Star's attention, and he held onto the bars that he was imprisoned behind.
“I guess it's time I show myself. I've played with you long enough.”
A figure appeared before him, bringing a light that surrounded them both in the sea of darkness, making Stargasp, and his eyes widened in shock. The person who stood before him was…him!He had the same appearance as him, from his curly red-orange hair, eyes, and even-toned complexion.
“Surprise,” the lookalike taunted, and then Star noticed he sounded just like him.
Star shook his head, backing away from the figure, trying to shroud himself in darkness, but it seemed as if every step he took, the lookalike, did the same.
“Who...who are you?”
