Chapter 10: The Explanation/Egypt
I waited till Joseph left Amunet's room which wasn't until three hours later causing me to be grumpier then ever. It was five in the mourning and I needed sleep. So does she after what happened. But I need an explanation to what happened. What happened was impossible and I needed answers and quick. Joseph entered his room and I watched as the light in his room went out. I made my move and entered Amunet's cabin.
She was asleep and I suddenly felt a little guilty coming unexpectedly. She suddenly stirs and before I could leave she sighs and sits up.
"I didn't hear you come in," she murmurs rubbing her eyes and running her finger through her still damp hair.
I looked at her up and down, she changed her clothing and I realized I was still in my damp clothing. I ignored it and glanced down.
"I did not mean to disturb you," and just like that, I did the unthinkable, I turned my back on my mission. "I'll come back later when you are awake." I hear her laugh causing me to stop.
"But I am already awake Mister La'Mort, what is it that you want?" She suddenly asks. I want to know if you are alright and how the hell did you survive that incident!
"I need a few questions answered Amunet." I said taking a step forward. She nods and tries to get up but I quickly motioned her down. "It will be better if you stay in bed." She nods again.
"I agree, well then… have a seat I get a bit annoyed when I talk to someone sitting down and they are standing." She says with a small grin. I chuckle and did as she asked.
I sat down and looked into her mysterious eyes.
"How is it possible for you to survive?" I watched as many emotions flew across her face, and in an instant she knew what I was talking about. Was it not obvious?
"I don't know, perhaps it was just luck." She says in conclusion. She really did not know. I suddenly see her grip on to her necklace. I'm surprised it didn't fall off her neck in the water.
"Why do you have that?"
She looks up at me then back at her necklace. She gently smiles.
"My mother and father gave it to me just before they died. When I was a young girl, they told me of their great adventures around the world, and how the search for the jewel of Bastet would be their last." She then chuckles and shakes her head. "They said, I must find the jewel and keep it safe from others, which is how it all began. I made a promise that I would find it. It was their dieing wish that I find it. They gave me this jewel so I would know what it looks like once I find it."
"There's the confident girl I met in the lair," I said with a chuckle. She chuckles herself and lays back down.
"You act as if she left for awhile." She says gently.
"For awhile there she did," I said soothingly. I sighed and stood.
"I should get some rest; we will be in Egypt soon," I said putting the chair aside. I headed for the door when her soft voice stopped me.
"Erik," I turned to her and watched as she slowly sighed. "Thank you… for what you did, you didn't have to and yet… you did, you risked your own life, and I wanted to thank you." I stood silent for awhile.
"You're welcome," I said bowing a little. "I'm sure you would have done the same for me," I said sarcastically. At this she laughed. I bowed once more and left her.
Amunet watched Erik leave; she settled in her bed and gave another long deep sigh.
"I would actually," she whispered just before falling into a dreamless sleep.
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In three days time everyone had been ignoring everyone and I would have gone made if it would have to go on for one more day. But all the irritation went away once Calvin announced that we have reached Egypt. I leaped with joy and quickly gathered my things.
A knock at the door came to my ears and I quickly opened it to see Joseph.
"You ready my dear petit chatton?" He asked with a sweet grin on his face. I threw my head back and laughed.
"Indeed!" I shouted with delight. He laughed and I quickly jumped in the air only to have him catch me and twirl me around. "My! What has gotten you into such a great mood?" I asked.
"I'm just happy that we finally reached land," he said with humor, in response I let out a giggle. "And I'm glad that I finally see a true smile on your face." He said his tone turning calmer and more serious.
My gentle smile came and I placed a small innocent kiss on his cheek.
"Thank you for helping me that one night," Joseph laughed.
"How many times have you thanked me again?" He asked with that sly smirk. I giggled again.
"Too many times I know," was the last thing I said before pushing him aside and headed toward Erik's room.
I knocked on his door only to receive no answer; I knocked again harder as if trying to get the whole crews attention.
"He's not in there," Joseph suddenly said in an unattractive tone. I turned toward him with a frown.
"Oh, where is he?" I asked baffled now. He sighed and glanced away.
"La'Mort is on deck already, along with his belongings." He stated completely straight forward then left to gather his things. I sighed and rolled my eyes, great, now he's irritated.
I grabbed my suitcases and other belongings of mine and headed toward the deck. As I reached the top I looked ahead and gasped. Egypt was in plain view and more beautiful then ever!
I ran to the rail with a grand smile upon my face, I laughed as I knew how close I was to having that jewel within my grasp. I closed my eyes and took in the air, but I also took in Erik's chuckle. I snapped my head in his direction.
He was leaning against the rail not too far from me, he wore the usual black but he was shall I say gorgeous none the less. His gaze had settled on the passing people on the docks ahead of us and I couldn't help but smile again. He wasn't as afraid of the public, I wonder why. I made my way to him and watched as his blue sapphire eyes that turned quickly to the emerald green settle on me. He then fully turned.
"I see you are in a jolly mood," he says with a smirk.
"I'm glad you noticed," I said with a smirk of my own. His gazed dropped from my eyes and he turned away.
"The village I found when I was a boy shouldn't be too far from here, but it's far enough that we might have to spend the night there." He said again leaning on the rail. I nodded.
"Alright, I'll go tell Calvin," I said turning. I suddenly feel Erik's hand on my arm.
"He's coming with us?" He asked stunned.
"Yes, he is not only our transportation but protection," I said with a frown.
"Right and you planned on telling me this when?" He asked with a glare. I smirked and took a step forward.
"When you planned on asking," and with that Erik released me and I went on my way to Calvin's chambers.
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I watched as her hips swayed left to right and I quickly looked away. We arrived on the lower part of Egypt simply because it was closer to Bubastis, oh god, I'll soon have to go back to the small village I used to hide in as a child.
As I took a breath I saw Joseph from the corner of my eye begin to approach me, I turned around and faced him.
"Is there something I can help you with M. Garelle?" I asked.
"I don't recall Amunet telling you my last name," he said in a angry tone. Oh yes, I can tell he doesn't like me.
"I over heard it," I responded.
"It seems you over hear a lot of things M. La'Mort," he said in the same attitude.
"Is there a reason why you approached me?" I asked beginning to get bothered. Joseph then narrowed his eyes.
"What's the real reason why you came?" he asks taking a step forward trying to intimidate me. I nearly laughed at his attempt.
"It's the excitement dear Joseph," I said in a voice just above a whisper. Joseph glared at me.
"I've seen how you looked at her; if you try anything to hurt her… there will be consequences." He says before turning and leaving me to go help Amunet.
"Idiot," I murmured to myself. The ship finally made a halt and I picked up my luggage. The crew quickly gathered weapons and other important items. They dropped the small bridge and made their way off.
As the bridge disconnected I looked back to discover half the men was still on the ship sailing off. It confused me but I understood as I realized that the ship could be stolen, so it was safer this way.
Amunet and Joseph walked together, and I nearly laughed as I heard Amunet's constant talking about how excited she was about the quest. Joseph though, kept his silence.
I looked around the village and saw as people walked up to me and quickly offered as much things as possible. I declined in their language and continued walking.
"Erik!" Amunet called. I walked up to her.
"Yes?" I asked. I watched Joseph walk ahead of us and I rolled my eyes.
"Alright, so this village, is it far enough to walk or do we need horses?" She asked.
"We should get camels instead of horses," I said. She then frowned.
"Camels? But why horses are quicker?"
"True, but camels can go longer without water. We need the water for ourselves." I said declining again another villager. I hear Amunet laugh.
"You make it sound as if it will take a century," she says with a smile.
"It won't, but spending almost six hours in the hot boiling heat will make it seem like it is." I said concluding the conversation.
Here is where it begins I should say. Here is where everything will begin.
Hi everyone! Sorry for the long delay...Fanfiction wouldn't let me upload chapters for a while...so yea...but uh..if you all are wondering what "petit chatton" means, it means little cat...well if anyone speaks french please correct me because I'm starting to think its wrong. But anyways...OH I am so excited for the upcoming chapters and I have just begun to make a poster for this story! OUUU so exciting!
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Crystal A.
"Life is a mask, its our job to take it off and discover the journey behind it not in front for there is nothing there but a mask"