3rd Person

It was just before dawn when the two groups met up. Zahra made her way over to the Americans. Beni looked over at Rick with an ugly smile.

"good morning my friend."

Rick nodded with a tight lipped smile. He hated that guy. Beni's attention was brought to Zahra who was sitting towards the back of the group.

"nice of you to join us Khalilah."

She tilted her head and looked at him in annoyance. "blow me weasel."

One of the Americans was getting annoyed with just sitting there when he wanted to get to Hamunaptra. "the hell are we waiting for?"

"patience my friend. Patience."

Everyone watched as the sun started to rise. And the further it go into the sky the more Hamunaptra became visible. Zahra watched as everyone started racing forward while she stayed behind. That didn't go unnoticed however due to the constant vigilance the shadow people kept on the group.

Once she was satisfied that she wouldn't drop dead the second she entered the city she made her way to the Americans camp where mister Chamberlain was waiting for her. Hoping off her camel she waited for him to start barking orders.

"the workers are going to start clearing out the rubble. After that I want you to check around and make sure it's safe. Can you handle that?" the tone of his voice was rude and demeaning.

"I got it." while Zahra waited for the workers to be done she walked her camel to the edge of the city where she decided to set up camp. Yeah she was their bodyguard but that doesn't mean she wants to sit around a campfire with these people.

After about an hour of her setting up her camp one of the cowboys came to tell her that they were ready for her to check the ruins. Brushing the sand off of her pants she grabbed her gun and made her way to the ruins.

"come back when you know it's all clear."

Biting the inside of her cheek she stopped herself from shooting this man in between the eyes. "Yes sir."

Turning on her flashlight she balances her gun hand on her wrist as she slowly made her way into the ruins. She slowly made her way through the tunnels making sure it was safe and to see if she could find any treasure before the rest of the group came in to explore.

As she was walking through a tunnel she heard what sounded like bugs all around her scattering along. After hearing voices from around the corner she pushed her back against the wall and took a deep breath before swinging around noticing Rick pointing a gun at her as she did him and his group behind him with wide eyes.

"Zahra. Sorry bout that."

Zahra just nodded and put her gun away before making her way back to the entrance. The American group stood at the entrance waiting anxiously for Zahra to step out. As she walked out she stopped dead in her tracks seeing all the eyes on her.

"it's all clear. Just watch out for bugs." before she even managed to finish her sentence the Americans pushed past her excited to find treasure.

With the camp completely empty she started making her way around to see if there was anything of interest that she could take. Little did she know she was being watched.

Ardeth POV

Me and my men watched to woman search the camp. My second in command came up next to me. "may I speak?"

Ardeth looked at him for only a brief second still not completely used to being chief. "speak freely friend."

"I don't understand this woman. She helps these people get she seems to not care about them."

Tariq was second in command to Ardeth. He was also very young. It was tradition among his people that until the chief had a successor he must train another to take his place if he does not have an heir.

"She cares Tariq. She just cares about herself more."

"How can you tell?"

Tariq now had Ardeth's full attention. He smiled warmly at the kid. "you learn a lot when you battle someone. As you get older it will make more sense."

Once Ardeth looked back to the camp his eyes locked with the woman's even if they are very far apart.

Zahra's POV

I felt eyes on me and looked up to the ridge and noticed the shadow people watching me. Pulling out binoculars that I had…. Stumbled across in camp I got a better look at them. The one in the middle had to be the leader. He was talking to someone next to him. From what she could tell he couldn't be older than sixteen. Once me and the leader locked eyes I decided to take my findings to my campsite them do a parameter check.

I didn't trust this place but this is the only way I can get to know the truth. Now I just need to wait until nightfall. After my parameter check i made my way back to the main camp to see the Americans looking somewhat sullen and the Brit group looking shook up. What the hell had happened?

Walking up to Chamberlain and the three cowboys she stood across from them. "what happened?"

The blonde cowboy. I have no idea what his name is spoke up. "three of the workers were melted down there. You said it was all clear!"

"easy brokeback mountain. It was clear. It's not my fault you triggered a booby trap. It's a tomb. Use your head."

I made my way to the Brits camp and noticed only three of them. Feeling more comfortable around them i sat at their fire. where's your smelly friend?"

"he ran head first into a wall. Died on impact." Rick said quietly. I didn't blame them. Seeing someone die practically kill themselves in front of you is traumatic even for the most heartless person. Standing I bid them goodnight before sneaking into the ruins.

It was darker now that it was night. Pulling my flashlight out I delved deeper into the ruins. I wanted to scope out what Rick's group found. Quickly finding a chamber under the statue of Anubis there was a sarcophagus. Oh boy he was one naughty boy.

Blowing away some sand I ran my fingers over the hieroglyphics. "he shall not be named."

"oh no. Imhotep." I backed away quickly. It was true. The stories, legends, and myths. Please don't let anyone open this sarcophagus. Thinking on my feet I decided to leave a message and hopefully they'll listen.

Just as I was finishing up the message I heard yelling and gunshots. Racing out of the tomb I was met with carnage. Workers were dead, shadow people littered the ground, and everyone was checking for Injuries. Obviously the shadow people attacked. No, they had to have been warning us. Otherwise everyone would be dead.

I made my way to my camp and changed into the clothes that Evy said would be good sleepwear. My outfit was much like hers except mine was a golden color. Laying down I decided to try and get some rest and hoped that someone will listen to her warning. Sleep however came very easily and I slipped into a dreamless sleep.

Only it didn't stay that way.