Hey! I have this really touch Biology homework to do with Osmoregulation, so if you know anything, please, feel free to PM me and help…it actually hurts…

The mask flew out from inside the wall, and zoomed over Mara's head, and everyone watched in horror as Senkhara caught the mask, and held it in her hands.

"What is it?" Mara asked slowly, worried and scared, she could only see them starring at her "What is it? What's behind me?"

Nobody moved, and nobody spoke, and Mara dared not turn around, but she heard the voice of a woman. A strong woman.

"You finished!" cried Senkhara happily

"Who's behind me!" Mara yelled

"Just go away now!" Nina screamed "I gave you what you wanted now leave!" Nina pointed to the right, unsure and scared

"No Nina, don't you see she can't leave without an actual body-"

"What is it!" Mara cried again.

"Whatever you do Mara." Jerome warned, it was a wonder how he kept his voice was quiet but what heard anyway "Do not turn around."

"I'm proud of you," Senkhara beamed "Now I can go to where I really belong,"

"What the catch?" Fabian yelled, Senkhara turned her attention to him, and smiled gracefully

"Smart one," she cooed "You're right though, I need a body to take into the afterlife, I lost mine long ago. I need someone beautiful, smart, a brain," she leaned voer Mara and seemed to inhale her, the other cringed and Mara froze.

"What's happening?" Mara whispered "What does she mean? Nina? Nina, please…"

"Leave her!" Jerome roared, bolting forward, Senkhara simply swished her hand and Jerome went crashing backwards into Alfie.

"Please!" Nina cried "Take me! Take me not her!" Senkhara's eyes widened as she stared down at Nina.

"Are you truthful, chosen one?" she asked "Have you not been against this since day one?" Senkhara, floated towards Nina, and now Mara got to see her from the back. She stifled a gasp.

"Nina-" Fabian hissed "Please."

"I will go to the afterlife with you." Nina promised "I am the chosen one," Senkhara glowed, then held the mask high up, and beckoned for Nina to turn. Nina turned around and Senkhara wrapped her arms around her, and began placing the mask on her from the back, when there was a piercing shriek, and she disappeared. The mask falling with a clatter to the ground.

"Oh no," Mara whispered, she was stood just behind where Senkhara had been, and she held a tazer in her hand.

"You killed her," Amber stated, eyes wide

"Oh no," Mara said again

"You did it!" Fabian cheered "She did it! We did it!" he rushed over to Nina and picked her up, twirling her in the air. Nina gave out a relieved sigh and smiled wildly.

"Mara!" Jerome called, running up and hugging her "I think she broke my back," he leaned away, expecting a laugh, but Mara stayed motionless, watching the spot where Senkhara had been

"I killed her," she whispered, appalled with herself.

"No," he shook his head vehemently "No Mara you didn't, don't worry-"

"Mara, you did the right thing," Fabian joined in

"Yeah, who knows what could have happened if you didn't," Amber said, trying to make her feel better

"Nice one," Patricia held her hand up for a high-five, but received none

"Oh my gosh," and with that, Mara turned and sprinted to the door, the others stayed frozen, until they heard her call "I have to tell the teachers!"

And then they all sprinted after her.

She was almost at the bookcase when they caught her legs and she tripped to the floor. Alfie and Patricia held her arms while she struggled, kicking against them

"Stop it!" Mara screamed shaking her head

"She's not thinking straight,"

"Look at her arm!" Nina cried, they all looked down at Mara's arm, who was still struggling, to see the mark of Anubis. Glowing red. "Is yours red?" Nina asked, looking down at her own black one.

"No," they all replied

"I know what it is." Fabian stated, they all turned to him "Senkhara is dead, well the appearance of her now is, but her spirit is struggling inside Mara for a bit, it will last for a few days. Then she will be gone completely,"

"Let me go!" Mar screamed again, managing to get loose, only for Jerome to catch her shoulder and hold her tight to him, ignoring her kicks.

"What do we do now? We're gonna need to keep her somewhere until it stops glowing," Amber said smartly. They all agreed

"I have to tell someone!" Mara hollered, kicked frantically "Arrrghh!"

"Patricia!" Nina called brightly "What's that thing you do to someone so they fall asleep?"

Patricia nodded, understanding. Before digging her fingers deep into Mara's shoulder, and watching the small girl collapse, Jerome's arms the only thing keep her up.

"Okay, now to put her somewhere,"

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Jerome watched the girl he love awaken. She blinked once, then strained to look around. She was in the cleaned out attic, Vera was gone for the week, she had been tied to a chair, arms bound, legs bound. Some tape placed neatly across her mouth.

All the ties were gently, and not cutting, she just couldn't escape. Mara's eyes soon focused on him, and he smiled at her

"Hey there," he nodded at her. She furrowed her eye brows and then opened her mouth to speak, only to realise she couldn't."My fault," Jerome stood and crouched in front of her, "If I take this off, will you scream?" Mara nodded "Well then I can't take it off,"

Mara shook her head "Good," Jerome carefully pulled the tape of her mouth, and Mara took a deep breath in.

"Jerome," she said strongly but not yelling "Please untie me,"

"Mara," Jerome sighed, shaking his head "As much as I love you, you're not in the right state of mind right now," he tapped her forehead lightly with his fingers. Mara rolled her eyes

"It's still me Jerome," she leaned forward and kissed him lightly. Jerome, being Jerome, kissed back, still crouched between her legs, face up, her hair falling down over him.

"Jerome!" Amber snapped walking in "What are you doing?" they pulled away from each other "Mara isn't safe right now," Amber said sharply "So put the tape back on, it's time for school," and with that the blond girl left.

"Bye Mara," Jerome smiled "I'm not going to put the tape on, but you have to promise not to yell. If you get hungry, just tilt your head up," he kissed her on the forehead then bounded out of the room.

Mara looked up and saw pieces of orange, grapes and chocolate hanging by strings.

"Is there anything they can't do?" Mara asked herself, biting off a piece of chocolate. She was fighting down the urge to scream out, but she wouldn't. She promised Jerome, she had PROMISED Jerome.

If you're wondering about the food string thing, I am to, so lets wonder together…..

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