Sorry it took so long, I was having problems with my computer but here's the next chap.

Rick O'Connell watches his wife and son in the library; a knock on the door takes him out of his trace. It's only been a year since Imohtep has risen. Nearly losing his wife and his son at the same time, has taken a toll on him. He goes off to open the door. He sees his loyal friend Ardeth Bay standing there, his features contorted with fright.

"Ardeth, what in the hell are you doing here?" Rick hisses.

In truth, Rick could tell by the look in Ardeth's face that hell is about to break loose again.

"I'm afraid it isn't a pleasent visit for I bring bad news."

"Always." Rick rolls his eyes, "What's going on?"

"It seems that there's another attempt to bring Imohtep back."

Closing his eyes, Rick begins to rock at the balls of his feet and heels.

"I have to stop doing this. I can't keep putting my family in danger because of some-"

"Rick?" Evy appears looking concerned between both men. "Ardeth, come in."

"I'm sorry to say that we are in need for your help once more." Ardeth whispers as Rick gives him a death glare.

"What's going on?" She asks.

Evy's bright blue eyes shine with love and mischief.

"Someone is trying to bring Imohtep back."

Freezing up, Evy looks at her husband.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes." he states.

"We'll get back to you in a bit."

"I will wait for your answer."

Ardeth starts back to the door and gives his friends a pleading look as he steps out of their home.

Walking down the streets of London, Ardeth decides to along the side streets. Hearing harsh tones being exchanged from a couple of man.

"I've found this girl, and I find her useless to me."

He can see the shadows of the men and a woman who seems to be chained up.

"She's a pretty thing. I'll give you a couple of pounds for her."

Ardeth walks closes to the shadows to see the young girl beaten to a bloody plump. Anger rose within him. She's dressed in pants and a every short top that goes up to her ribcage.

"Alright."

The girl tries to pull away from the man's wondering hands, she kicks him and tries to run. Another man tackles her down and starts to beat her and tries to grope her. She squirms and kicks when Ardeth has had enough. He knows better when to get involved with these types of things, but he can't help it. Beating the men up for harming the girl, he stares down into deep brown eyes that close on him as soon as they made content. Rushing back to the O'Connell's, Ardeth knocks on the door while shifting the young girl in his arms. Rick opens the door, stunned to see his friend with a young woman in his arms. Letting him in, they see to the girl's injuries. Evy appears with young Alex at her side. Gasping at the sight of the young woman's wounds she rushes Alex to his room. She tries to help, making Rick and Ardeth to get items. The girl stirs, her eyes open to stare up at Evy. Fear and angry rose in them as she tried to get up.

"Don't move." Evy whispers, "Your wounds are deep and you need to rest."

Iris just stares up at her, her head pounding with pain she tries to sit up. Suddenly, her world once again goes black.

Ardeth, Rick, and Evy sit in the front room talking softly as the young girl sleeps. Ardeth explained to his friends what had happened and they have agreed to help the girl until she was well enough to go out on her own. Ardeth decided to leave that night to prepare his people for the fight.

Thanks to those who reviewed. Sorry for errors and other things. Please tell me what you think. :-D I know this isn't much, but i'll update as soon as I can. Thanks again

Jas