| a different path. (AU)

Leto is wounded by the Laza Tigers and is forced to stay in Arrakeen under the protection of his aunt Alia. Meanwhile, Ghanima fakes her death and follows the path of the Golden Path to merge with the sand trout and become the Empress Goddess. Once their aunt Alia is overthrown, Ghanima declares herself Empress and declares Leto Emperor, saying that he will take any lovers he wants to continue the Atreides Dynasty. Ghanima promises to protect Leto's descendants, as she will rule Arrakis for the next millennia.