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PRINCESS OF THE SUN

This time you won't win, Bast. I will arrive before you.

Ah, it's market day, today ! We're going to be late.

You know where we're going ? You have to wear your collar.

There.

You and your traditions.

I'll see what's going on.

Come on, circulate, make way for the young prince!

Prince is not in a hurry...

Too bad, so young and already lazy...

I'll get you !

By this time I will be merciful.

But don't ever importune me again or you'll regret it !

Little cheater !

Do you think it's right moment for having fun ?

That's not me but the fool other there !

That's enough ! Let's go now !

You lost, Bast ! I told you !

This is the sixth village burn, general. We can not continue to do nothing.

I have to report immediately to the Pharaoh.

Glorious Aton ! Divine Star. The only god.

Let us know your word. Order, and we obey.

Under your light, I gather my people, so to live in justice and equality.

For You, I have built this city. Sun City.

Divine King, General Horemheb insists on seeing you.

Highest priroity : the Hittites have burned more villages.

Pharaoh can't receive you at now, General.

During the three solstice days, he'll pray Aton by the Nile flood.

Aton, always Aton ! As if the Nile flood depended on it.

The Great Council should gather immediately !

Only the Pharaoh can make such decision.

Right ! And when are we supposed to see the princess ?

Calm down. Meet the daughter of Pharaoh is a great honor.

And it's time for you to choose a spouse. It's the tradition.

Marry a 14 years old girl ? No way !

She's young, I agree with you but of royal blood, Tut.

And it is said she's very beautiful.

Princess can receive you, now.

Dont' forget : be respectful. Speak only when she requires.

Always smile. And no matter what happens, respect the protocol, right ?

Heir of the territory of Malgatta, from Ameth Shu 12th generation,

here is Bal Tutankhaton, Prince Ameth Shu-hari Mafdet.

Akhesa, daughter of Pharaoh, heir of Egypt's throne.

The fool girl from the market !

Excuse me ?

The protocol, the protocol !

Hum... Princess, by virtue of my status of Prince and the insistence of my nurse...

...I have come to ask for...marry you.

You have no doubt. Marry you, a child ?

Oh, yeah ? This child is free to do what he wants to, althought you, with your royal beahviour...

I'm impatient to see your father's face when he'll know his daughter

wears rags to hit the streets. Huh ?

First, my father knows for long.

And a liar, too.

And imagine what will happen to your head

when he finds that you threatened to whip his favorite daughter ?

Divine Princess, forgive this insult !

His words have been excessive.

Right.

Prince, huh... how was it ?

Ah yes, Tut. By this time I will be merciful, Tut.

I could throw to crocodiles.

But after all, I can't blame a child

who still carries his nurse with him.

Well, that did not went well at all.

Even better ! I'd rather like crocodiles !

This is all your fault, you and your traditions !

Tut ! How dare you speak to me that way ?

Look at that : a brand new whig...

Be kind Mahu, leave us alone.

What, you think he's cute? But it seems that he's a bit allergic to cats.

The Grand Council is gathered, general Horemheb.

At last ! By Horus, it was time.

We understand that the Hittites are attacking in small groups.

They attack both north and south, spreading terror everywhere.

We should send troops to fight back immediately and crush !

No blood will redden the Nile. Neither the Hittites nor other people.

Horemheb, my friend, who's brave as gold,

don't you know that every man's life is precious to Aton?

But Divine King, the Empire is in danger !

These very expensive wars must end.

We will negotiate peace with Hittites.

How could you negotiate with those barbarian?

Do you think I'm blind and powerless ? If they want war, we'll offer them peace.

We'll show them this divine image.

An emblem ? But with that...?

It is the emblem of Aton. Dhoser : go and transmit my message.

It's madness !

The emblem of Aton purifies everything,

and he shall purify them as well.

Pharaoh doesn't realize how serious is the situation.

But his intentions are good.

One does not rule with good intentions.

Since Nefertiti left, this has come of Egypt.

It's been so long she left the city.

She knew how to reason Pharaoh when we was wrong.

Be careful, my friend. Won't you take any escort ?

We must trust Akhenaton.

No army is required to bring peace.

Go Horus, cares for him.

Not all is lost, general.

Who are you ? Who sends you ?

Segoth is my name. Our master, the High Priest of Amon-Ra wants to see you.

Egypt's fate depends on it.

Tell your master I have no intention of betraying the Pharaoh.

Do not forget, General... one does not rule with good intentions.

Damn Egyptians ! They diserved it !

They were unarmed miners. I said gold, Barka, only gold.

And there wasn't any. Only alabaster.

Even better ! Just fill the coffers, that's all.

Tell me, Barka, what is the supposed magic of Pharaoh?

It is said he knows the secret of the pyramids. The entrance to the other world.

A tomb no ones dare to see closely. A lethal trap for those visiting !

A lethal trap ? All these stones ?

For sure, old women tales.

Is that all ?

One say he can control the sun

and unleash the power of fire from heaven.

Celestial fire ?

Yes ! Can you imagine ?

Ah, but what if it was true ?

You think so ?

Mock me but don't underestimate the Pharaoh !

Believe my words, Zannanza!

Tell me, Meritamon I want to ask : Does mother...?

Later, Akhesa, later. Don't you see I'm busy?

Look : master Tuthmosis is sculpting my bust for my coronation

when I'll replace Nefertiti on the throne.

But Nefertiti still lives!

But she's gone for so long.

And Egypt should always be ruled by a royal couple. It's the tradition.

Good idea : I know a young prince to marry.

Who has spoken of a prince ? I will marry father !

Huh ?

Let's see this masterpiece.

My congratulations. It closely looks like the original.

Only a small detail....here.

How dare you ?!

Fly to Thebes and send this message to Seneb !

Good evening, Akhesa.

But how did you know I was there, father ?

Am I not the embodiment of Aton ? Like him, I know everything.

Is it true that you marry Meritaton ?

You're too young to meddle with matters of state, Akhesa.

But if Egypt should be governed by a couple, then bring back Nefertiti.

Alas, it's impossible. And I'm so sorry, believe me.

Why is it impossible ?

There are too many things you can't understand yet.

It's late. You should go back home. I must cherish Aton.

Aton again yes, always Aton...

Are you jealous of Aton, too ? Like Nefertiti, someday you'll understand.

What I understand is that you're always right and I can never talk to you !

Because of you, mom went away.

I am alone in a palace kindly waiting to be married to some provincial prince !

It's your duty as a future queen of Egypt.

And what about marry his daughter, is it a duty of a Pharaoh as well ?

Enough, Akhesa.

No it is not ! I'm fed up !

A lieutenant other there, he brings a message of peace from Pharaoh.

Alone ?

Yes, a very small one. A soldier.

A soldier ? A message of peace ?

It must be a trap.

The fire from heaven !

What is so important that you enter

Aton's sanctuary this way ?

"Important" is indeed the word, Pharaoh. You sent my most loyal lieutenant to death !

I have dedicated my life to Egypt, divine King. If you don't allow me to save it,

I'd better die by your own hand rather than smashed under Hittites's foot.

No blood will soil the land of Egypt !

Bring me to Seneb.

The princess won't see me soon.

And don't ever talk again about my ...

Damn hair cat !

Halt !

Ah, His Highness's watchdog. What's going on ?

I just obey to orders, young prince.

To disorders, yeah....

Everything happened to me today ! She thinks she can do whatever she likes.

Calm down, Tut. It's just a routine search.

Your chair looks really bad.

This would not happened if you've watch over your princess closely.

You'd better lock her in a cage.

Right, they can pass.

Halt ! Wait !

Going for a ride ?

Catch the princess !

Come over here, you !

Collusion to help a princess escape. You know what is the punishment ?

What ?

Come on, don't foll me. I demand a confession in writing.

Tut, what have you done ?

Nothing, Maia ! Nothing, I swear !

Do not move, simple mortal.

Run away, Tut.

Tut, come back here immediately !

Wasn't me! I did nothing !

By Hathor, he vanished !

Mercy, no ! I'm innocent ! She forced me to do it !

Bravo ! How brave you are !

You know, I almost regret not having desire to marry you.

Come on, give me a break, and let's return to the palace !

I demand a, huh...an avowal in a... ...written confession.

If I stay one more night in the palace, I'll die. Help me, Tut.

Only you can help me.

Sure, and become a fugitive accomplice ?

Tut, think about it : It's your chance to escape from Maia.

"The protocol, Tut, the protocol !"

You're really mad. And where do you intend to go ?

To Elephantine Island.

Elephantine ? That's the end of the world ! What do you want to do there?

I want to find my mother.

What ? Want me to accompany you to your mother ?

That's a good one ! So you run away to your mother's ?

All right. I'll go with you, but only until Thebes.

Agreed. Until Thebes.

I can not take you with me, Bast.

One good news, at least.

It definitely does not improve. Come on, go back home.

By Toth, what is...

Bravo, well done ...

It's your fault, your clothes are covered of hair cat.

Oh, some illegals passengers !

Come over here !

Pretty nice stuff !

Give it back, otherwise...

Otherwise, what ? You think the journey to Thebes is free ?

Thief !

You should be grateful to me I don't throw you overboard !

I'll throw you to the crocodiles !

Yes, and I'll make your head cut off ! Until death !

Kidnapped by Tutankhaton ?

Look for them in every boat ! So Horemheb can find them !

He goes to Thebes, perfect.

Hence, we'll take the way to Elephantine's island.

Wait a second. We said Thebes. I'll stop in Thebes.

As you wish. Let me remind you that you're searched for Pharaoh's daughter kidnapping.

My father's police will impatiently be waiting for you, in Thebes.

Am I going to feed you too, huh ?

I earned this meal by the sweat of my brow !

And here's a good opportunity to earn yours.

Come on ! If you pull hard, tomorrow we will be in Thebes.

Definitely a great start !

Stop complain !

Enjoy the view...

Look, there it is : Thebes.

Well, we're not arrived yet.

Come back ! It's dangerous !

Hurry up !

What's wrong ?

Hey, if you ever need another job, Gulmekiz will always be there !

Yeah, we'll think about it...

A brunette girl and a boy, you said ?

Are you deaf ? It was Princess Akhesa, Pharaoh's daughter!

This boy kidnapped her !

Pharaoh's daughter ?

Don't you understand anything ?

I can't beleive it, wow...amazing story !

Do you know the city well ?

Are you kidding ? I was born here.

Where can we spend the night, without fear ?

At Karnak, in the temple of Amun Rae.

Isn't it the damned God temple ?

It's the safest place, since your father closed it. Watch Out !

Ah, it's Sobek. The god of water and fertility. Are you afraid of crocodiles, now ?

- Tut, I'm scared... - I can understand that.

These are the gods that your father has forbidden.

Some even say that at night, they come to bite princesses's feets.

"Some even say that at night, they come to bite princesses's feets..."

Tut !

Tut ! Wake up !

Someone's here ! Wake up !

What happ...?

The priests of Amun !

My father hates them.

Amon Ra does not tolerate anymore being displaced by this so-called "one god" !

Amon Ra is the only true God ! The lifeblood of Egypt!

The general Horemheb ! What is he doing there, with them ?

We've had enough of being humiliated by Akhenaten !

We must restore the sacred tradition of Amon Ra.

- Make so that Thebes again become the capital. - And destroy this damned pharaoh.

It is not about a coup,

but how to force Pharaoh to come to one's sense and decide...

And what about the monarchy if the Hittites occupy our country, son of Horus ?

You have the army in your hands. You are this land's only hope.

Forget about Akhenaten : his mind is misguided...

...consumed with this worship of the solar disc !

Think again : his daughter Meritaton will succeed him.

She will be easier to control.

We'll soon find her a husband to reign with her.

Why not you ? You could be Pharaoh... In a sign of acceptance, prostrate in front of...

...Amon-Ra !

Forgive me Pharaoh. I must save Egypt, even if it costs my loyalty.

Traitor ! My father will make you pay it dearly !

Are you mad ?

Akhesa ?

Some spies ! Get them !

If one of these two talks, we are all dead !

Find these kids and bring them back to me, dead or alive !

- We're burning ! - Jump out !

What's wrong with you ?

A beetle crossing our way.

Yes, and so what ?

A sacred scarab, Akhesa ! It's a bad omen !

- We're damned ! - And superstitious in top of all...

Quick, follow me !

Damn Akhenaton, as you said !

Everyone conspires against my father. Even General Horemheb, his most loyal ally.

And he controls the army. Your father's really in danger.

I was selfish. I complained of being alone, but all have abandoned him.

You must go back home and warn him of the conspiracy.

Go back home, when the whole army's following our steps ?

Jump in a crocodile's maw would even be more safe.

That is a good reason to flee to your mother's.

You're right, Tut. Only Nefertiti can help my father.

So what are we waiting for ?

Hurry !

Look at that, kids !

An amulet Maahes, god of valor and military force.

Don't you know, old man, that Pharaoh has forbidden...

Ah, yes of course... Aton is the unique god, right ?

And in the name of Aton, Pharaoh's police steals our daily figurines,

destroys our personal altars, and put to jail infidels.

But an amulet never hurt anyone. Come on ! A silver Deben....

May Aton rewards you for your generosity.

All I learned was a lie ! The whole people of Egypt mocks Aton.

My father lives in an illusion, we all are still worshiping lions and scorpions gods.

Akhesa, even drunk, this old man is right.

Why impose a single god by force ?

The army must have blocked all outgoing roads.

No, not all of them. The ones that leads to the desert are still opened.

Sure, but who wants to go to the desert ?

We do.

We ? You mean, you and me ?

Yes, we.

The whole valley's being watched, the only way to get to my mother's is the desert.

Obviously, we can see you never left your palace.

It is the southern desert, here. Heat is deadly!

Nobody gets out of there alive. No no, it's madness.

Listen to me, we should...

Fine ! I'll go by myself.

There's nothing to be ashamed with being afraid, for a provincial prince.

What about you, brainless ostrich, you're the most obtuse of the kingdom !

A pain for all Egypt, just like your father !

We have nothing more to tell each other ! I do not want to see you anymore!

All right ! In the desert you won't see anyone.

Good trip and good luck ! The provincial prince salutes you.

Kind of ostrich. Do I look like an ostrich ?

There she is ! Catch her !

The desert will be in charge.

"Let me introduce myself : prince of Malgatta bla bla bla !"

"Heir of the territories of Malga-stuff"

"No, it's not my fault, I swear ! she pushed me to do it !"

Coward...You know what the ostrich tells you ?

"Ooh a sacred scarab, we are all damned !"

"We will die ! Mom, I'm afraid ! Naughty scarab, very naughty !"

"You've scared the prince !" Aaaah...!

Tuuuuut!

Do not forget your promise, General.

We must get rid of Akhenaten, as soon as possible.

You will support me in the Grand Council.

Come on, hold it !

Thanks to Aton ! She's alive.

Thanks Tut. Forgive me, I should have listen to you.

Eh, turn around, please.

Oh, sorry.

No, I'm sorry. I'm the fool. I'm the ostrich.

No, I am. Having his head in the sand is quite normal for an ostrich.

Aton... It's so cold...

You really think that Pharaoh can control the fire from heaven ?

Take it easy.

If the Pharaoh could control the celestial fire, we would already have wiped us out.

Their only power is gold.

What's going on ?

Nothing. It's time to go.

Then talk, Divine Father.

The Grand Council has voted your abdication.

I'm sorry, but I can't resist to his decision.

You as well, my friend ? You also wish my resign ?

You left me no other choice ! Egypt's fate depends on it.

I am the Egypt. Only Aton can dethrone me !

Your god Aton is killing us.

Come on, Tut...

...we're almost there.

Fine. I will drink the cup, and join my fathers in the pyramid.

My daughter Meritaton will inherit my throne.

She'll choose who will reign beside her, among the great ones of Egypt.

Oh, mother, I missed you so much !

I'm so happy to see you again.

Me too, Akhesa.

What about Tut ?

Your friend is allright. Thanks to Aton, we found you both and brought here.

"Drink a cup adorn with lotus is drinking the rebirth of the sun."

Mom, you've got to come back with me and live in the city...

Mom ?

What happened to your eyes ?

I'm blind, Akhesa.

The love between your father and I made us the greatest couple throughout Egypt.

Then Aton was inducted into your father's soul.

With so much place in his life that I ended up feeling jealous.

Akhenaten didn't want to hear anything. And gradually, conflicts distanced us to each other.

Finally, Aton eventually replaced me inside the royal couple.

I could't stand it.

I hated Aten, and prayed that ensue eternal night.

Aton heard my prayer. It was then that I lost sight.

I then choose to retire to the Elephantine island where I finally found peace.

No, don't cry.

The goddess Bast gave me her eyes and can I see much better now.

Thanks to her, I can still watch upon you.

I have always been, and always will be with you.

The sun is setting. You no more have a name, you have nothing.

The sun is setting. You no more have a name, you have nothing.

The Hittites are about to invade the country

and the priests of Amon and Horemheb allied and dare everything to take the power !

I know, Akhesa.

But why do'nt you do anything ? You're Nefertiti, the queen of Egypt !

In a kingdom that worship the sun, who would listen a queen who lives in the dark ?

Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure, Sesostris Parents of ancient Egypt, I come to you.

Now you're the queen. You today have in your hands the future of Egypt.

But beware the priests of Amun.

But I...I'm not ready yet.

You won't be alone, Akhesa. Remember, I'll always be with you.

- The Hittites attacks ! - You must run away ! Come on, hurry, this way !

Buba, attack !

Tut, wake up!

Who are you ?

What happens ?

The Hittites attacks ! Hurry, run !

And Akhesa ?

Don't worry, she's safe.

I don't regret this travel to Elephantine.

Let me go, wild !

That witch pretends to be Pharaoh's daughter.

Well, well. We'll keep her. Let's see how that serves us.

At least her weight in gold.

The army is ready, my queen. Only expect your orders to...

First Akhesa, then after her father ...

...and now Meritaton.

There is no doubt that the gods have cursed this poor family.

Murderer !

Unfortunately for you General,

it seems that you won't marry her neither become pharaoh.

The power is finally now for the priests of Amun. You are so naive.

Or too ambitious. We don't need you anymore, General.

But if it makes you feel better, you still diserve a royal tomb.

Forgive me, Akhenaten.

Go !

Pharaoh's daughter... When the priest of Amon Ra will know you're my prisoner...

What ? The priest of Amon Ra ? You're Seneb accomplice ?

You guessed it well. Don't worry, I'm only interested in gold.

How will you do ? I can't even provide you an escort.

I do not care. I have Maahes forces with me. I'll get back your daughter.

May Aton protect you.

Listen : Seneb promised you Canaan.

I'll give you the hole south, Nubia and the gold mines.

One day, the throne will be mine.

And if you wish, together, we wil reign both on our empires.

The little princess dares any sacrifice in order to save her country.

Splendid, by Narhum ! Bravo. Nice try.

A message from the great priest.

If you are the one you pretend to be,

tell me about your trip to dead's kingdom.

What are you talking about ?

Here. Read that.

"As planned, Akhenaten and his two daughters died."

"As lack of heir, we, Seneb great priest of Amon Rae,"

"shall be appointed Pharaoh by the Great Council. Horemheb was eliminated."

As planned, the gold will be delivered.

Barka, lock this fury into Buba's cage.

What should we respond to message ?

It's too late.

Delicious, this pigeon. So what ? I was hungry.

Tut ?

Tut, you're alive !

Hush...keep quite, sweety.

You can talk to cats ?

Yes of course, can't you ?

Yes, for sure. What a question !

Watch out !

We must go back to Sun City as soon as possible.

Last time was to escape from.

Escape, go back, escape again. You should know what you want.

I'm serious, Tut. My father and sister just been killed.

The Hittites ?

No, the priest of Amon-Ra. The Hittites never invade Egypt.

Zannanza and his men only are Seneb's mercenaries

who is about to be named Pharaoh. There's no time to waste.

Let's go, beauty.

"Meow" ?

That doesn't make it.

What about you ?

Your destiny is more important than mine.

This way, barbarians !

I'm Maahes, the awful lion god !

God warriors who fight evil ! My revenge will be terrible !

Ouch ! Leave me alone ! Dont' pull my ears !

Here's the bratt that freed the girl.

Who are you, young imprudent ?

Prince Tutankhaton of Bal Hari Ameth Su...

You know what you diserve for let run a future queen ?

You ruined me !

I also much worthy. I'm Queen Akhesa's future husband.

You ? She promised that ? No doubt...

What, "no doubt" ?

Prince Tut, I'm afraid you're the second on the list.

The second one ? Who else, then ?

Zannanza, at your service.

But I would let you my place in exchange of a fair and nice reward.

In gold, of course.

Take him.

And let's break camp. We must find out my fiancee.

Go now !

Hey, Gulmekis ! It's me, Akhesa !

No no no ! Here's not there ! That's not him !

Oh, no, no I don't want trouble with police again ! You expected this !

Young gril ? Oh no, I've just killed Pharaoh's daughter !

Do you know who I am ? Very well, then.

On behalf of my royal blood, I take possession of this ship.

To Sun City, fast !

Yes, yes of course...huh...but...

...at first I should go and deliver these cotton's balls to my cousin...

Gulmekis...

...my cousin who marries his daughter at Thebes and...

Gulmekis...

I've said : fast.

Seven thousand ships on that river and she had to run into mine...

What about the boy who was with you ?

Zannanza's reward is ready. You can go now.

We have to prepare your coronation, Master.

What are you doing here, old man ?

The coronation is impossible.

I am the Divine Father, only me can proclaim Pharaoh.

And I refuse to do so !

The winds have changed, Divine Father.

Amon-Ra is the new god of Thebes and Egypt.

And I don't need you for the coronation !

Enough, Barka ! Take your part, and divide the spoils with men.

Damn priests ! They will pay for that !

Well done !

You should now bratt, your mockery doesn't make me laught.

You should better choose your side, next time.

Princess Akhesa would never have comitted such crime.

Aton, the so-called "unique god", while he returned the soul of Akhenaten with their ancestors

stealing the soul of our divine guide, was convinced guilty

as he left Egypt orphan of an unsurpassed father.

Followed by his beloved daughters, victims as well of the curse of Aton,

and as was the last wish of our beloved Pharaoh,

we, priests of Amon-Ra, name you, Seneb,

first prophet of Amon-Ra...Pharaoh. Living God !

What are you waiting for lower this crown ?

It's me, Akhesa, daughter and last heir of Pharaoh,

that should deserve this crown !

Priest, make this fool shup up !

The pyramid...the sacred place...

The parvis is forbidden to neophytes !

But not to future Pharaoh.

Come on, be reasonable, give me back this crown !

My crown !

Don't be afraid, little girl. I'm not gonna hurt you.

Come here, little girl...

Where do you hide ?

Don't be afraid, my child. All our ancestors protects you.

Father ?

My arms can't hold you, but my heart is glad to see you again.

Akhesa, you're not anymore alone, you still can save Egypt !

The throne of light !

The crown !

The ancestors's crown is mine !

Goodbye, my princess.

You can wear it now. This crown is legally yours.

Akhesa, you came back from ancestors's sanctuary. You are our new queen, the Queen of Sun.

Tut ! No !

So, Princess ? Your fiancees are not invited for the celebration ?

- Stop it ! - That's not kind of you..

Don't hurt him !

What do you suggest to save your young friend's head ?

I have one word : you'll be paid with priests's gold, plus a personal contribution.

Hey, not so tight...you stangle me.

Very well, bring me the gold before nightfall.

Otherwise, I'll send your friend to his ancestors.

I let you the honor.

Aren't you afraid of snakes ?

See ? I was sure : I told you it would work. She loves me much.

Right, smarty. Go with her.

Wait.

You take your time ! I was about to pass away !

Your friend, the barbarian : he was nothing but tender.

My friend ?

Yes. We need to talk.

Princess !

Long life to Akhesa and Tut !

You know what ? Without me, they would be with crocodiles !

Princess Akhesa married prince Tut,

that became later Pharaoh with the name of Tutankhamon.