For the rest of the day October was explaining everything to Ahkmenrah who thought he was annoying her with all his questions, but October just smiled and told him she didn't mind.
As Ahkmenrah was looking around the house October went to the computer to see if she could find any information about the tablet. She remembered reading about it, but she couldn't remember how it could make someone come to life. The only thing she could think of was that she did it when she was crying. Ahkmenrah said that he couldn't remember the spell so how else is he alive?
'Hey October." Nick said as he came into the room.
"Hey Nick. I didn't know you were here."
"I just got here. Dad said that Ahk is alive. Is it true?"
"Yeah it's true."
"That's cool."
"There is a lot to learn in this new world." Ahkmenrah said as he walked in. "Hello Nick."
"Hey Ahk."
Ahkmenrah walked up to October and looked at the computer. "What is that?"
"It's a computer. It let's me look up information and a lot of other cool stuff."
"So how did you come alive?" Nick asked.
"That's what we're trying to find out and if it's permanent."
October searched for two hours, but she couldn't find anything about the tablet being able to bring people to life.
"I give up." October said as she turned off the computer.
"I have an idea." Nick said. "Why don't we have a picnic in the park?"
"That's a good idea. Go tell your dad and I'll get things ready."
Nick left the room while October prepared some lunch for them. After awhile the four of them left the house and went to the park. Larry gave Ahkmenrah some new clothes other then the night guard uniform.
When they got to the park October laid the blanket down then got all the food out. There were peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, macaroni salad, grapes and brownies. Interesting combination.
Ahkmenrah tasted everything slowly and with caution. When he came to try the macaroni salad October was hoping he would like it since she made it, but she wouldn't blame him if he didn't since he was new to it.
"How do you like it?" October asked.
"It is good. It has an interesting flavor."
October smiled. "I made the salad."
"You're a very good cook."
As everyone ate Ahkmenrah looked around him. It was so different from his world, but he knew he was going to like it especially since he was with October.
After everyone was done eating Nick took out a Frisbee and asked if anyone wanted to play. October said she would and asked Ahkmenrah if he wanted to play. He said that he would just watch.
"What is it that they're throwing?" Ahkmenrah asked Larry.
"It's a Frisbee."
"And how is that fun?"
"I don't know. It just is."
Ahkmenrah looked back at October and saw her smiling. Nick threw the Frisbee and October ran to catch it. She jumped, but missed the Frisbee by inches. She picked it up and threw it back at Nick who caught it. He threw it back and this time October caught it, but she landed on her butt. Ahkmenrah could help but laugh at that.
After awhile of playing Nick and October sat down and took a drink.
"That was fun." Nick said."
"Yeah it was. It's been awhile since I've played Frisbee."
October looked at Ahkmenrah who was smiling at her. She was happy. This is what she wanted…but is it what he wants? He said that he was trying to come alive so she would be happy, but what if he isn't happy?
"October, are you all right?" Ahkmenrah asked when he saw her smile fade.
October smiled. "Yes I'm fine."
After awhile they packed up and headed home. They all had a fun time. When they got back they saw Rebecca was already home.
"Where did you guys go?" Rebecca asked.
"We went for a picnic." Larry answered.
"And you didn't invite me?"
"You were working." Larry smiled at her.
"We'll invite you next time, sis."
"Thanks."
It felt weird to October having Ahkmenrah around during the day since she was use to only being with him at night, but she liked it. She kept asking herself if he was happy. She knew she should ask him, but she was afraid of the answer. It must be hard for him entering a new world and not knowing anything. Maybe he would be happier if he just came alive at night.
October was in her room looking out the window as Ahkmenrah walked in.
"October, are you all right? You seem distracted."
October looked at him. "I'm fine. I just…I want to ask…"
"Hey, we're going to the museum." Nick said as he came running in.
"We'll be right there." Ahkmenrah said. Then Nick left. "What did you want to ask me?"
October sighed. "Nothing."
She was such a coward and maybe she really is selfish. She knew though that she had to ask him. She didn't want him to stay and be unhappy even though this is what she's always wanted. She'd rather have him come alive only at night and be happy then be alive all the time and be miserable.
They arrived at the museum and Teddy was surprised when he woke and saw Ahkmenrah already in the lobby. At first he thought he was late in waking up.
"How did you get into the lobby so fast?"
Ahkmenrah didn't want to say anything. He was afraid that the others wouldn't like him any more. At one point they all had discussed what it would be like to be alive during the day and now that he is would the others be jealous and treat him differently?
"He came alive." Larry said.
"Well, I know that."
"What Larry means is he came alive during the day." October said.
Ahkmenrah prepared himself for yelling or something, but it never came. Instead teddy just smiled and said, "That's wonderful. How is it?"
Ahkmenrah was surprised, but told Teddy about life during the day. News travelled fast around the museum and soon everyone knew the young pharaoh could walk during the day and no one was jealous or treated him differently. They were all happy for him.
October noticed Ahkmenrah left the lobby. She figured he was going to his tomb. She went after him and she saw him looking around his tomb.
"Ahkmenrah?" October said as she walked up to him.
"My jackals didn't recognize me at first." He laughed a little.
October knew that she had to ask him now.
"Ahkmenrah, are you…are you happy?"
October prepared herself for an answer she may not want to hear. He smiled sadly at her as he caressed her face.
