Qoheleth: As an answer to your question, the tablet doesnt HAVE to be in the Pharaoh exhibit, but in the museum, or at least that I think.
arwenishtar: Thank you for your continued support.
Well, onto chapter 2:
Silence hung in the air like an unwanted visitor.
Only Sac's faint cries could be heard.
Larry was trying to wake Atilla and his Huns whilst Lewis was sitting with Ahk. When Atilla finally awoke, he had a few foul words to say, though no one could understand him. But judging by Ahk's look, it was not something to be translated.
"What in God's name was that all about?" Clark asked from where he sat with Sac.
Larry was giving a brief explanation when Sac interrupted.
"What happened to him?!" She cried.
"Lady Sacajawea, don't worry. I'm sure Larry has a plan. Right, my liege?" Oct asked turning to the night guard.
But Larry had his attention on Ahk.
"What happened? I thought you were the only one who could control the tablet."
"I am!" Ahk argued. "At least I thought I was. The tablet only responds to someone who speaks Egyptian."
Realization then hit Ahk like a mallet. "Cecil must have learned the language and now has the control."
"And Teddy?" Lewis asked.
"I've never seen the tablet do something like that. My father would have warned me of something like this. This is dark magic."
"Is there a way to change him back?" Jed asked.
"Maybe, but the tablet needs my touch, otherwise it will not work."
Larry frowned. "Okay," He said, standing. "Let's get the jewelry."
Ahk looked up. "What?"
"You gotta be joking, Gigantor!" Jed yelled.
"It's the only way to get Teddy back." Larry said.
"How do we know they'll keep their word?" Oct asked.
"We don't."
"You risk getting fired, Larry." Ahk said.
"That's a risk I'm willing to take." Larry said.
"No, Larry." Sacajawea said, standing with him. "There must be another way.
"Like what, Sac?" Larry snapped. "If we don't get those jewels, you're going to loose Teddy forever. Is that what you want?"
Sac stared back at him. "No, but I do not wish to lose you too. From what I was told, this museum was a prison, until you came along." Sac's eyes softened. "You made this museum a home, a family. Teddy may have protected this museum, but you made it safe. And I will not hear of you taking a risk like this again, is that understood?"
Larry frowned, before nodding.
"Good. We will think of another way."
"We could set a trap..." Ahk suggested. "We could lure them out with the jewels and jump them."
Larry nodded."Okay, good. Atilla and his guys can hold 'em back while Clark and Lewis grab Teddy. Ahk, you go for the tablet. Sac, tie 'em up. I'll be calling the police."
Atilla nodded in agreement before making a tearing motion woth his hands.
"No, no limb ripping." Larry said.
The Hun pouted. "Just a little?" He asked.
Larry frowned. "Fine. Ahk, you come with me, we're going to gather the jewelry while Sac and the others get some rope.
NATM
Ahk sighed as he opened another drawer, revealing more priceless jewels.
He and Larry were in one of the offices where the jewelry was studied before being put on display.
The young Pharaoh was worried. Ever since he had been released from his coffin, he had felt alone. But when Larry and Teddy and the others befriended him, he felt like part of a family again. But he worried about the burden Teddy carried.
The President had taken him aside a few nights after his release and apologized several times before explaining that if he would have released him, the museum would be in danger. Not by Ahkmenra but by the night guards. The said men had threatened to harm the exhibits if he ever dared to unlock the sarcophagus. Teddy couldn't risk it.
Ahk knew that Teddy was not a man to share his problems, which made everyone concerned. Larry was protector of the museum and everyone respected him, but Teddy was the leader, the father. And if they lost him...
Ahk shuddered, attempting to shake the thought out of his mind.
Whilst Larry and Ahk were getting the jewels Sac, Lewis and Clark were gathering rope from a a few of the exhibits.
"This should do." Clark said as he turned to Sacajawea, but the Shoshone native was silent, her mind else where.
"Sac, are you alright?" Clark asked, knowing full well that it was a foolish question to ask.
"What if we can't change him back?" Sac asked, her eyes and cheeks puffy from the tears that she'd shed before.
"My dear, you are not the only one who lost someone. Lewis and I lost a brother and Ahkmenrah and Larry, well God knows that Teddy is a father to them."
Sac nodded as Clark continued. "We will get him back." He said as he took her into a hug.
NATM
The group met in the hall before starting down to the loading bay.
"Alright, Lewis, Clark, Attila, we'll lead them out here and you guys will jump them. Ahk, you and I will go hand in the jewels."
"And me?" Sac asked.
Larry shuffled his feet. "Sac, you stay here. I don't want you to be in there in case there's trouble."
"I can handle myself." Sacajawea argued.
The night gaurd winced at her tone. "I know, but when Teddy is in the middle, I don't want you to take an unnecessary risk."
"Saving Teddy is not an unnecessary risk. He is mine and I will help him."
"I respect that, but one wrong move and those guys might change YOU. Think about how Teddy will feel. He wouldn't want you to take the risk."
Sac was silent for a moment, her eyes burning with anger. "Fine." She said.
"Jed, Oct hang here with Sac. We'll be back."
"Be careful, Gigantor!" Jed said.
NATM
The loading bay was dark, boxes stood along side the wall. The only light was coming from the lamp post that stood just outside.
With the box of jewels tucked under his arm, Larry felt his way through the darkness with Ahk by his side.
Suddenly the lights switched in and the two winced as the room lit up.
"Ah, Larry. I was beginning to worry that you wouldn't show up." Cecil sneered as he walked from behind a box.
Larry showed him the box. "Now let Teddy go." Then to Ahk, he whispered. "Get ready."
"Teddy!" Cecil shouted.
The President arrived with Reginald and Gus behind him. Taking his sword, Teddy raised it to Larry's chin.
"The jewels." Reginald said.
"Ahk!"
The Pharaoh grabbed his cloak and swung over Reginald head before pulling him to the ground. Turning to Gus, he kicked him in the chest sending him backwards.
Larry stared. "Not what I had in mind, but..."
Just then he saw Teddy raise his sword, ready to strike.
"Run!" Larry cried and he and Ahk began to lead the night gaurds into the hallway.
Together, they ran passed Lewis and Clark who immediately jumped Reginald and Gus, pinning them to the ground.
But before Attila could grab Cecil, Teddy charged, knocking the Hun to the ground with a loud thud.
"Get them!" Cecil roared as he he and Teddy chased after Ahk and Larry.
Panicked, the two raced up the stairs and without hesitation, through the door to the roof.
Larry skidded to a stop whilst Ahk tried to bar the door.
"Great idea, Larry, lead them to one place where we have no escape!" Ahk shouted.
Larry ran his fingers through his dark hair, realizing his mistake. "I didn't know what to do!"
Before Ahk could argue, there came a large bang to the door.
"They're coming!" Ahk cried.
Larry looked around before spotting a small pole. Dropping the box of jewels, he held the pole with a weak grip.
Suddenly, the door slammed open and Teddy charged in like a rabid dog, leaping for Larry and pinning him to the floor.
"Teddy!" Larry cried. "Please!"
Ahk ran to assist, hoping to throw Teddy off, but he was stopped by Cecil as the gaurd grabbed his cloak and threw him against the wall.
Chuckling, Cecil grabbed the box and smiled, the tablet still glued to his hand.
"It was nice knowing you, Larry." He said as he turned.
But as he did, he was met with a brick to the face.
Ahk panted as he picked up another brick and walked towards the fallen gaurd.
Carefully, he reached for the tablet, but Cecil grabbed his arm and delivered a powerfull punch to his nose, sending him backwards.
Wiping the blood frim his face, Cecil stood. "You're more trouble then you're worth. I was right to keep you locked up. You're a danger to this museum."
Ahk coughed as he held his bleeding nose. "I'm not the monster here."
Cecil growled as he kicked him in the stomach.
"Ahk! Don't listen to him!" Larry cried as Teddy held him.
The President stood, pulling Larry with him and slamming him into the wall.
"Teddy, come on, man! Please!" Larry cried as he struggled. "I know the real you is in there somewhere! Cecil's going to kill Ahk if we don't do anything!"
And then, for the first time in hours, Teddy spoke, but instead of his usual soft, calm voice, this one was low and threatning and for the first time since he had know him, Larry was afraid of the President.
"I was a fool to think that this, this beast could ever be a good man." Teddy said. "A monster like him needs to hunted and killed."
Larry whimpered, unable to believe what he was hearing. "Teddy, you, you don't actually think that! The kid looks up to you! You're his mentor!"
"He is a menace, a danger to us all. You were a fool to trust him! Look into my eyes, boy!"
Larry winced as he turned until his blue eyes were locked with the President's blazing ones.
"You're weak, Lawrence."