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Wanli8970: No one is safe from the Koshmar.
It was dark in part of the museum, save for the flicker of a stray bulb. The Pharaoh's exhibit was especially dark, with the only the tablet to light the room.
In the door way stood a familiar figure, his blue eyes fixed on the tablet. Hand gripped upon his sword and he started in.
Meanwhile, Larry was being filled in with what happened. "Is he going to end up like Teddy?"
"It's too early to tell. Perhaps if we are with him, to remind maybe he won't be as bad. That was the problem... with Teddy." Sac said, sadly. "We weren't able to help."
Larry patted her shoulder. "We'll help him, Sac don't worry."
"But-"
But Sac was cut off when they heard the mighty strike of the Anubis' guards' staffs.
Larry jumped up. "The tablet!"
"The anubis guards must have awoken!" Attila's tablet translated as he too stood. "But how?!"
"We'll find that out later. Sac, stay with Ahk!" Larry cried as he and Attila raced out of the room.
As soon as they were gone, Sac noticed Ahk walking up. She smiled as he opened his eyes and sat up. Blinking, he looked around. "Where is Attila?"
"He and Larry went to check something. They, they heard the Anubis guards. Any idea how they would be awake?"
"I am afraid that is my fault." Ahk replied. "I was, dare I say, frightened. So I had them awoke to keep an eye on the tablet whilst the Koshmar was here. I awoke them last night."
Sac sighed as she took a seat beside him. "Ahk, if you are frightened, tell us. We can help, we want to to help."
"But I don't want your help!" Ahk suddenly yelled. "All my life I've been treated like, like a child! Because I was the youngest! Even during my training to be ruler, my parents and even my advisors treated me like a fragile pot, able to crack at the slightest move."
Sac frowned as he rambled on. "And even now I am treated like a child! Like Teddy, he treats like I have no knowledge of my tablet! He is afraid that I will strike him like Cecil struck him! He is afraid of me!"
Sac crossed her arms as she stood. "Ahkmenrah, now you listen to me. We do not treat you like a child, we treat you like family, our family. Teddy is not afraid of you, he loves you like his own son. He does not fear you, he wants to help you, we all do."
Ahk looked away as she continued.
"You are one of the kindest, sweetest men I have ever met. You are a good friend, a good brother and good son to everyone in this museum. Do not think yourself lowly or unworthy again."
Ahk swallowed as he stood and hugged the woman tightly. "Thank you, Sac."
NATM
Larry and Attila had just reached the Pharoah's exhibit and looked inside.
One of the guards pointed to the wall and Larry nearly fainted.
"Where's the tablet!?" He cried.
Attila looked around before noticing a foot print on the ground. Recognizing it as Teddy's, he grabbed Larry's arm and pulled him along.
"Attila, what's wrong?"
But the Hun did answer until he had pulled the night guard to the wing where the Koshmar stayed. Attila and Larry's eyes widened as they saw the scene. Teddy noticed them and rushed up to them. "Lawrence, the Koshmar-"
But before he could finish, the gate to the room was hit open, smashing against the opposite wall. The group winced and ducked before picking up their heads.
A clawed hand reach out and the rest of the body followed as the Koshmar stepped out. His red eyes fell on the three men and he smiled, coldly.
Teddy grabbed Larry and Attila and raced off.
The Koshmar laughed as he stood up straighter, his form taking over half the hall. Cracking his neck, he took a step forward. "I'm free."
NATM
Sac and Ahk were waiting in the office when suddenly, Latry, Attila and Teddy ran in, Teddy closing and locking the door behind him. In panic, he grabbed the couch, making Sacagawea and Ahk stand quickly as the President pushed the couch against the door. Before anyone could speak, Teddy whirled around, fingers to his lips.
"Voices low." He said, quietly.
"How, how did he escape?" Ahk asked.
"It was only a matter of time before he broke the door down." Teddy said.
Sac said nothing as she made her way across the room and hugged Teddy, tightly. "Are you all right?" She whispered.
Teddy cleared his throat. "I'm sorry, my dear. It seems once again, I fell under another's power."
Sac sighed. "I'm just glad you're all right."
"What is the plan?" Ahk asked.
Whilst Larry thought, no one noticed Teddy look away. With fear plan on his face, Teddy faced the nightmare before turning back. Sav shot him a worried look and he forced a smile.
When no idea came to his mind, Larry ran a frustrated hand through his hair. "How, how are we supposed to defeat a monster that's... that is impossible to defeat!?"
"Nothing, impossible, Lawrence."
"I don't think we have time for one of your battle speeches, man." Larry said.
"I was not going to give one. Ahkmenrah, how much power is being used to keep the exhibits alsleep?" The President asked.
"Well, none. The magic brings them alive. But it takes up power to revolve around certain exhibits, such as ourselves and the Koshmar."
"Do you believe that the tablet will have enough power to freeze the Koshmar?" Teddy asked. "For the remainder of his stay?"
Ahk swallowed. "We thought about that the night he arrived. And I am afraid I have been withholding information. We can freeze the Koshmar, but in doing so, we will be weakened."
"How so?" Larry asked.
"The tablet is going to need all the power it can use, which means, using part of the magic that brings us to life."
"All of it?"
The young Pharaoh stood. "I am not sure."
"It's a chance. A risky one, but a chance nonetheless." Teddy said. "First thing we must do is get the tablet back.
Suddenly, they heard a low voice. Teddy quietly shut off the lights and motioned everyone to go behind the desk.
They did as they were and Ahk shivered as another nightmare crossed his mind. Sac quickly grabbed him into a hug to quiet him as the vision passed. Teddy raised an eyebrow at Sac.
I will explain later, her eyes seemed to say.
Teddy nodded.
The voice began to grow louder as the beast grew closer. Soon, the group realized that he was speaking, but singing, in another language.
The eerie tune it sung sent a shiver down Larry's spine.
Another sound came, suggesting a lone claw upon the wall. It passed by the door and the beast's song died out as it went deeper down the hall.
Attila let out shuddering breath. "That was a close one."
Sac frowned. "Now, how do we get the tablet?"
Teddy pulled his hat down and smiled. "Leave that to me."
But Larry shook his head. "No way, man, you're all ready suffering from nightmares, don't deny it."
"Lawrence, I've spent the last few days guarding that beast. I've gotten to know his habits."
"But-"
"Don't argue with me, son." Like a father to his son, Teddy lay his hand on Larry's shoulder and gave it a squeeze. "It'll be fine."
NATM
Ahk sat on the couch, the room still dark.
Sac and Teddy stood quietly in the corner, talking between themselves.
Larry and Attila were sitting beside the Pharoah, each twiddling their thumbs. Ahk took a deep breath beffoe turning to the older men that beside him. "Are... do you get afraid?" Ahk asked.
Larry turned to him, slightly confused. "Yeah." He finally said. Then he chuckled. "Should have seen me on my first night when I met Rexy."
Ahk chuckled as well, imagining a screaming Larry racing down the halls with Rexy chasing after him.
Suddenly he looked up to see Teddy and Sac approaching. "We have a plan. Larry, you and Attila are going lead the Koshmar to the lobby where Sac will distract him and I will snatch the tablet. Since I have already been touched it will have no affect if he grabs me."
"And I?" Ahk asked.
"You will be hiding behind the front desk where I will give you the tablet. Once you have it, you focus all the magic on the Koshmar. Understand?"
Ahk nodded.
"This is going to be dangerous. For all of us, so I want you all to be extremely careful."
Ahk and the others nodded.
Teddy smiled as he clapped his gloved hands together and moved the couch from I front of the door. "All right, my friends, are you ready?"
The others nodded and the President smiled. "Time to end this."
I am very sorry this is late, but I hope you guys like this chapter!
