A few days later my mother, Aahmes, died. She hadn't eaten or drunken anything for the days that passed so slowly. She loved him more than life alone. A curtain of darkness was covering us. I couldn't cry. I had to be strong. I knew that if Father would have been here, he would not like us to be crying like this. I knew that somewhere in me there was strength that I had to muster. Though Father was not here with us, I know Ra and Osiris will be taking good care of him. The love that I felt for him was so great that it gave me the strength that I needed to go in life.
As the funerals ceased, the rightful pharaoh was to be chosen. Everyone agreed that I take the throne and rightfully rule the land of Egypt. Everyone that is except this old man, Moutnofrit. " I think that Thutmose II should take the throne!" I winced at the sound of my half-brother's name. There was a whole lot of muttering. The old man continued, "He is King Thutmose I's son. The next oldest male is supposed to take reign. She can't rule, she's a woman!" I was stunned. How can this stupid old man judge me because I'm a woman? I was furious. I could have broken anything at that moment. "My father named me to be the successor at his death and not Thutmose II!" I said through gritted teeth. I was breathing hard. I could feel myself getting red. "Do you have the proof?" I couldn't resist any longer. I lounged toward him. A pair of hands held me tightly. It was my bodyguard. "See? How can she be the ruler when she can't even control her own emotions? She'll only take Egypt to the ruins!" he said mockingly. "We'll see who will take Egypt to the ruins!" I said in a would-be-calm voice, but seeing him roll his eyes was enough for me to shout. I hated him. Everyone agreed to Moutnofrit, yet there were some who were doubting.
I was not going to let Thutmose II take the throne. The bitter smile on his sour face only meant trouble. I had to do something and fast. The anger that I felt toward him was so great that I would have committed homicide. I don't care how many agree that he will be a great ruler, I know that he will only lead Egypt to self-destruct. I won't let him do anything to harm the people of Egypt. Egypt needs those people like it needs the Nile to flood every year, giving people their crops and food.
He is pharaoh! I tried everything that was in my reach, yet I lost. I had to hold back the tears that were grouping in my eyes. I couldn't lose right now. I will do whatever to prove that Father had named me his successor. If it takes me to wake the dead, then I'll do it. I will make justice. The bad never wins!!!
There was nothing else to do other than marry him. After thinking it for a week, it was the best thing that I could do now. I didn't like the idea of marrying him. He was my half-brother. It was shrewd. I knew that he would take control over me as a doll, but I won't let him. I'll show him that I'm different. I will not fall into his false enchantments.
The time had come. I was going to get married to the most untrustworthy person in the whole universe. I dreaded this day ever since I asked him. I knew I had to do this. There was no choice. It was for the safety of Egypt. I walked out slowly, wishing this wa a dream and I would wake up any minute.
Hot streams fell down my eyes as I faced the priest and all the people of Egypt. I saw Moutnofrit. I hated him. I hated him because of him I am set to this horrible fate. This was what he made me end up with. When I become queen, I will kill him. I don't care if Thutmose II refuses. I don't care about anything anymore!
Seven years have passed. Seven years of misery. There were a couple of wars. The people that believed that he would take Egypt to victory, started to feel guilty. Many of their family members have died. Though near his eighth year of his reign, I took the control. I had had enough. I didn't have to do that for long, because he died from a disastrous skin disease. I am so happy! He finally died! Anyway who cares about him?
I have just found of that the stupid brother of mine had sired a son with a commoner called Isis. This son in in line for the throne. I can't let this happen again, but luckily he is too young to take the lead. Thank you Ra!
I was not to sit down and wait for my nephew to grow up. I hated the idea of waiting and waiting. I don't think it is pleasant to wait for years and years for the idiot of my half-nephew to grow up. It was my turn to show that I can be a better ruler than the other men rulers. As a female, I had a lot of obstacles to overcome. There was always a threat of revolt as the years passed, especially as my nephew began to grow up. Using propaganda and keen political skills, I deftly jumped each hurdle I faced. I even dressed in the traditional garb of male rulers. I made everyone call me Her Majesty Herself. I hope this can change the way of thinking of all the people here in Egypt.
There were no wars during my reign. My advisor told me that I turned out to be a shrewd and skillful ruler. I built more monuments that nay other woman ruler to come. I liked the two obelisks of red granite and the temple in the Valley of the Kings. In my opinion, my achievements are well deserved in the beautiful land of Egypt.
"This was the story of Hatshepsut. In all, she accomplished what no woman had. She ruled the most powerful and advanced civilization, successfully for 20 years. During that time, Egypt enjoyed a time of renewed peace and prosperity. Even if some who resent her success, her success stands for all eternity."