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Two days later Imhotep and his followers had traveled back to Cairo, Egypt and took a train to Karnak.
"When Lord Imhotep last encounter with the O'Connell's and the priestess, they send his immortal soul to the underworld." Hafez said to Meela. "Kagome was the only one that could bring it back. As powerful as he will become, he is still vulnerable. Only with the Army of Anubis will he be invincible." He snapped his finger and the servant that was holding the black book of the dead handed him the book. "He would need your help now." He blessed the book in Arabic and handed it to her. "Keep this with you always."
Lock-Nah came in with the two boys in his arms. They kept trying to get out of his grip but they stopped when they saw a familiar book.
"Hey, the book of the dead." Alex said in aw
"The book that brings the dead back to life." Bari said in aw
The stopped in front of them and placed the kids down.
"What bright little children you two are." Meela said and lean down eye level to them and lightly brushed Alex head. "Your mothers must be missing you terribly. If you wish to see them again you two better behave."
"Ms., I was taught to never listen to strangers and he doesn't even listen to his parents." Bari glared "What makes you think we're going to listen to you."
"Silence." Lock-Nah hissed; grabbing Bari by the back of his shirt and yanking the little boy back.
"Because your parents wouldn't slip poisonous snakes into your beds…" She threatened and kissed Bari's head which made him cringe. "…while you're sleeping."
"Lord Imhotep wishes to meet the boys." Hafez said
"Now we shall see how brave you two are." Lock-Nah smirked
He dragged them to cart where the creature was. When they reached the carte Alex and Bari were pushed in a darkened room that was only lit up by torches that were inside and some Egyptian artifacts inside. Lock-Nah kneeled once they were in the room. A figure wearing black robes and a strange black mask turned around and faced them. Alex placed himself in front of Bari to protect him. Imhotep walked towards the boys and looked at the small one behind the O'Connell boy. He knew that he was the son of his beloved Basset; especially since he had her eyes. When Meela and Hafez told him that birth a child he was outrage. She was meant to give him a child not a Medjai that was beneath her. He had thought of getting rid of the boy but he was the only way to get his Basset back. Not only that, he sensed strong holy power that was locked inside the boy. He could be of use to him.
"I know that you both can understand me. So you must listen carefully because…it is you who are the chosen one, you who will take me to Ahm Shere." Imhotep said and then switch to English.
"What if I don't? What if I get a little…lost?" Alex asked
Imhotep chuckled.
"You have strength, little one." Imhotep said "You are your father's son." He kneel down and used his powers to lift up the bracelet. "But I know something that you don't. This bracelet is a gift and a curse." He turned over the hour glass. "The sand of time have already begun to pour against you."
"Yeah, yeah. I already heard this part." Alex rolled his eyes
"From the minute he put the bracelet on; he has seven days before the Scorpion King wakes up." Bari said
"Did you also hear that if you do not enter the pyramid before the sun strikes it on that very morning that the bracelet will suck the life out of you?" Imhotep warned Alex
That got Alex to attention and tensed a little.
"That part I missed." He said "Hey, wait a minute. That means I've only got five days left."
"Then I believe it will be best if we do not get lost. Don't you?" Imhotep smirked
"Our parents are going to kick your ass when they find us." Bari glared
Imhotep hummed and took off the mask; reviling his mummified face. It scared both Alex and Bari.
"I do not think so." Imhotep glared and had Lock-Nah take them away
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After dropping off the twins at Ardeth and Rashid's parents' home Kagome and the others had packed what they needed for the journey. Kagome couldn't be help but worry about Bari. Kilala rubbed her head against the priestess leg to calm her down and Kagome couldn't help but smile down at the neko. She picked her up and gave her hug.
"Thanks Kilala." She whispered
The neko mew with a smile.
"Kagome, we're ready to leave." Sango called
"Let's save the world again and the children." Kagome said to Kilala
Kagome got her bag and went outside to meet with Ardeth, Rashid, Sango and the rest of the Medjai tribe. Kilala hoped onto Sango's shoulder and Kagome mounted on her horse. Ardeth lead them to where Rick had told them to meet them at. They had alerted the tribes and had them ready for the battle. Kagome had sent a message falcon to Japan to get the help of an old friend. She could only prey that they make it on time. They meet at the entrance and the four dismounted their horses.
"These are the commanders of the 12tribes of the Medjai. Horus!" Ardeth said and called his pet falcon.
The falcon listened and flew to his arm.
"Ah. Pet bird." Jonathan said
"My best and most clever friend." Ardeth smiled
Sango cleared her throat as Kilala hissed.
"Besides you Kilala." He chuckled "He will let the commanders know of our progress so that they may follow." He turned to the commanders and speak in Arabic.
The commanders replied back before leaving.
"If the Army of Anubis arises, they will do all they can to stop it." Rashid said
After an hour Izzy informed them that he was ready to leave and everyone grabbed their stuff and walked to the back of the airfield.
"Rick, are sure this friend of yours is reliable?" Kagome asked
"Yeah, yeah, he's reliable-ish." Rick said
The group turned the corner and saw a big ship that was held up by a big balloon.
"Isn't she beautiful?" Izzy asked proudly
"It's a balloon." Rick said in disbelief
"Oh! It's a Dirigible." Izzy groaned
"Where's your airplane?" Rick asked
"Airplanes are a thing of the past." Izzy laughed
"Izzy you were right." Rick growled
"I was?" Izzy asked
"Yeah. You're gonna get shot." Rick said and grabbed his gun.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa! She's faster than she looks. And she's quiet. Real quiet. Prefect for sneaking up on people, which is a very good thing. Unless we go with your approach…barging in face first, gun blazing and getting your friend shot in the arse." Izzy said
"He makes some good points Rick." Kagome said
Rick shrugged his shoulders and put his gun away.
"Why can't you people ever keep your feet on the ground?" Ardeth asked making Kagome laugh a little.
"I thought you and Rashid enjoyed your plane ride." Kagome smiled
"It was until it crash." Ardeth said
The boarded the ship and took off into the sky. It was night by now and they already passed by the pyramids and now in the open desert.
"O'Connell does not want to believe, but he flies like Horus towards his destiny." Ardeth said to Jonathan, Rashid and Sango.
"Yes, yes, very interesting. Tell me some more about this gold pyramid." Jonathan asked
Sango rolled her eyes at his greed.
"Well, it is written that since the time of the Scorpion King, no man who has laid eyes upon it has ever returned to tell the tale." Ardeth said
"Where is all this stuff written?" Jonathan asked "Hello."
Then he found his golden staff and took it back. He looked back at Izzy to make sure he hasn't notice.
"Got it. Pretty nice, eh." Jonathan smiled "This is all I have left in the world. The rest of my fortune was lost…to some rather unscrupulous characters actually."
"In other words he gambled it all away." Sango said in Japanese
Rashid chuckled.
"But if the curator reacted to it the way you say, it must be very important." Rashid said "If I were you I would keep it close."
"My friend, the gods couldn't take this from me." Jonathan laughed
That was until Izzy grabbed the stick and fought Jonathan for it. Sadly and funny Jonathan lost and Sango and Rashid couldn't help but laugh. Ardeth would have laugh too but he saw Kagome standing near the end of the ship. He got up and walked over to her. He placed his hands on her shoulder and brought her close his chest.
"I know that you miss him. I do too." He said
"He's too young to be out there on his own. I'm worried about him." She said as she tried not to cry.
"I know. We taught him well. He has your courage and smarts. He's has the heart of the warrior like me." He said
"I love him so much and if anything were to happen to him I…" She cried and he hugged her.
"We both do and Bari knows that." He said "I'll get him back Kagome, I promise."
"I know you will." She smiled up at him and kissed his head.
They looked back at the land and prayed to the gods to keep their son and Alex safe.