Hi guys! This is a little story that's grown from me picking up on something said in NATM so I decided to expand the idea! This is set six weeks after the first film. Please have a look and let me know what you think!

Disclaimer: I own nothing, NATM and its wonderful characters are sadly nothing to do with me, I only get to borrow them!

Chapter 1

Sundown. Teddy felt the warm glow of life flow through him once again. Marvellous. He was ready for a new evening in the company of the ever lovely Sacagawea. They had spent a lot of time together in the weeks following the attempted theft of the tablet and he had to admit, Larry Daley might be just the best night guard the museum had ever had.

The exhibits, for the most needed much less corralling, of course once the Mayans and the hall of African mammals had been locked up everyone was content to explore, congregate and converse. The added bonus of having someone who understood that people, be they wax, plastic or even once human all needed some form of entertainment. The games and parties which would once have been unheard of were now a regular occurrence. He liked to join in on occasion but still felt it was his duty to keep an eye on everyone, just in case, although now, with a better run museum he had a lot more, focused, free time.

With a smile of anticipation he straightened his hat and rode to see his lady.

Sacagawea was just stepping out of her exhibit having suggested to Lewis and Clark they map the top floor of the museum. Anything to keep them occupied.

"My dear you look as radiant as ever, would you care to ride?"

She accepted his hand, "Always," she smiled.

Once they had returned from their tour of the museum having spent most of the evening together in the ocean world (Sacagawea never got tired of watching the sea life), they decided to check the main lobby for their friends, it had been a peaceful night for a change and if he were honest that always worried Teddy.

The lobby was quiet, "All calm it seems." He commented, looking about carefully.

"Yes," Sacagawea agreed, "it is nice to know the museum can accept peace along with chaos. I have never known it so harmonious,"

"That is because we have a night guard who listens to us and gets people to work together." Commented Teddy proudly, pleased Larry had risen to challenge when it was thrust upon him, the rallying speech before they intercepted the tablet had done wonders to bring the museum together as one. And the effects were still being felt. "Although I must say," He turned to her, eyes full of sincerity, "I have never felt such peace as when I am with you. He took her hand courteously and kissed it gently.

Sacagawea beamed at him and pulled him in for a proper kiss. "You have help heal my heart."

"For that I am very glad."

They embraced once more in the empty lobby.

Ahk appeared from one of the hallways, walking with purpose, heading over to the security office only noticing them once he made it into the room. The two broke apart at the sight of the pharaoh, a blush on all three faces. Ahk looking suddenly incredibly awkward at having intruded, as though he'd walked in on his parents, once again Teddy was reminded of just how young Ahkmenrah was.

"My apologies Teddy, Sacagawea, I did not mean to interrupt."

Teddy strode over the pharaoh, "fear not my dear Pharaoh, we were just discussing the peace of the evening,"

Ahk raised his eyebrow but refused to comment on what they were doing, instead answered with, "Peace? You were not near my corridor then!"

"No, we were in the Ocean World exhibit, why, did we miss-"

"Only Nicky trying to teach myself, the Huns and the civil war soldiers how to play a game called 'volleyball', The pharaoh sighed though Teddy could see the amusement that lingered, "it ah, it got a little out of hand."

"I can imagine a competitive game with Attila getting out of hand."

"Quite." Agreed Ahk, "but it was all settled in the end."

"That's good to know, so where are you off to now?"

"Well," Ahk explained, "Nicky went to bed at the usual time and I promised Larry I'd ensure all was well with him as the night went on." In other words, Ahk was on Nicky watch, the child had a tendency to sleep walk on occasion so most of the exhibits joined in to help with keeping an eye on the boy, Teddy himself had had to intercept the boy and steer the 10 year old out of Rexy's path and back to bed once or twice.

"Aha, well hopefully your sporting exertions have left him too tired to wander."

Ahk gave him an amused smile, "hopefully." With that the pharaoh headed off hoping he would not have to use his recently learned wrangling skills.

"Well my dear it seems all is well," Teddy turned back to Sacagawea, surprised she hadn't joined in the conversation. She was stood at the desk, back straight, looking at something in her hand. Something was wrong.

"My dear? He approached, "what's the matter?" He didn't insult her by asking whether she was alright when the evidence proved so clearly to the contrary.

No response.

"Sacagawea, my dear what's-"

"Nothing, I-I had not realised where we were in the season. It, it is hard to keep track inside as we are. I was just, just surprised." Teddy may be made of wax but he knew a flimsy explanation when he heard one. And was that a sheen on her eyes? He moved in closer his arm outstretched consolingly.

She shrugged him off, a calendar page falling to the floor, "I am fine Teddy, there is no need to worry, I just miss the season's change. The night hides a lot."

"We could venture to the roof if tomorrow proves clear if you wish?" He offered, hoping to ease the problem, "I am sure we will be able to feel the outside world together. And perhaps watch the stars?"

Sacagawea swallowed, clearly gathering herself, "Yes, that would, that would wonderful." Her smile didn't quite reach her eyes much to Teddy's consternation,

"My dear, you know if anything ever troubles you, I am always honoured to hear it."

She smiled sadly at him, "I know that my bear, I do, but some things tire the heart and it does not do to feed them."

He knew he'd get no more from her. "In which case, we shall endeavour to starve them, tomorrow, weather willing we shall gaze upon the night if you so wish."

"We shall."

"In that case, may I escort you back to your hall? Tomorrow beckons!"

She nodded wordlessly, accepting Teddy's offered arm.

A week passed and no matter what Teddy tried he could not seem to ease the unspoken ache.

So there we have it, a beginning! Please let me know if you'd like to see more!