DISCLAIMER: Obviously I DON'T own anything to do with the Mummy films, that's all Universal studios and stuff.

I do own Rosalie/Laura Evans, her friends, and anything else unfamiliar to the Mummy franchise

AUTHORS NOTES:

I recently saw 'Tomb of the Dragon Emperor' and I have to admit, I enjoyed it (even with its flaws).

I now had the inspiration to pick up on an old story I started around the time of Mummy Returns.

There were elements of the third film I loved, hence, I have used them in my story.

I did research on the Egyptian mythology that is concerned in this story – but like the films – I'm mixing fact with fiction.

As mentioned before, if people get really lost I will happily answer any questions.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy :)

A Call To Adventure

Intro: Letter to London

Dear Emily,

Thank you for your letter, glad to hear all is well with you and your family.

Since we last wrote I have finally settled here in Shanghai, it truly is an amazing place. The people are friendly and the weather is hot, it's a nice change from the clouds of London. I think you would love it here, it is a different culture altogether. I am still struggling to get to grips with the local language but that's all part of the fun. I brought you something from the market I visited today, I have enclosed it with the letter – I couldn't help it, it reminded me of you.

I do miss London terribly but I had to come here, it's the adventure I was always talking about. A different land, new faces, new challenges. Admittedly it's not quite the adventure you read about in Evelyn O'Connell's books; but an adventure nevertheless. I wish you could have come with me but I understand the commitments you have in London are too big, I truly am happy for you and hope all goes well in your new job.

Speaking of jobs I have just started one here, I am working in a nightclub called 'Imhoteps.' I'm a waitress but my boss is wanting me to sing some nights too. I haven't sung yet, and no, it is not due to the fact that I'm nervous... OK, maybe it is. I have a stage name as well, what do you think of Rosalie? I know, it's not great but I do not like the idea of using my real name.

My boss is English, which is a bit of a relief, and he is Evelyn's brother Jonathan. He's a nice man, a bit excentric, but nice. He loves to tell the stories of the mummy to anyone who will listen, trying to impress customers I think. His stories always make me smile, I would have loved to be there. Remember how we always talked about visiting Egypt? Jonathan's stories always seem to transport me there. I find myself getting lost in the idea of being saved by a character like Dash and vanquishing evil... but that's just me.

Anyway, I will end my letter here before I end up writing you a four page ramble of my flights of fantasy. I miss you and look forward to your next letter, I hope you can find some time soon to come and see me.

Laura