-Carter Kane-

I pried my eyes open to find myself tied up to a clay-like pillar fifteen feet above what looks like more mud. What's worse? I'm tied to the pillar with more mud. Does it ever end? Not in the world of the Kanes. "Amos!" I yelled out, the walls of the cave echoed in reply.

"Sorry darling, your uncle is a bit preoccupied at the moment." The mud figure's voice emanated from the cave.

"What do you want?" I snapped, struggling against my bonds that replied by tightening.

An amused laugh shook some of the rocks from the celling to the mud below. "I want to erase my mistakes. I want my family to live in peace, for the inhabitants upon me to recognize me for who I am to bring life. Something you wouldn't understand, Carter. You'll never become a disappointed parent, or endure anything close to what I've been through."

Perhaps I should have been beside Amos last night to study up, for I didn't have a clue as to what she was talking about. "You're a disappointed mother, that's the reason why you've been hunting us down?"

"Look at you, you are smart." She encouraged. "It's too bad you are a sacrificial lamb, little Pharaoh, I would rather keep you as one of the few children I still love. Nevertheless, my dear brother needs to awaken. And it requires all three worlds to witness your demise. Therefore, you'll wait until the time arises. That's okay though, I have time to spare for your meddling Chief Lector."

"Where's Amos?" I demanded.

"Why, he's here." She replied matter-of-factly. "I just ensured he can't speak again, but he can hear your many pleas all the same."