Chapter 16.

The Secret Tomb of The SeptZoos

Shortly after arriving in Uqaqeosan Dynasty Leonardo, Tony, Echo, Spike, Marianne, Lloyd, Amy and Leonardo's pet cat Felix looked all around at barren landscape they were in with Prince Shelldon.

"Well, this is creepy in real life," Tony said with a slight gulp.

"It sure is," agreed Echo.

"You sure we won't be attacked?" asked Leonardo.

"No we won't," said Prince Shelldon, "No guard or Minion of the Tiger Shark King has ever attacked this part of the Kingdom."

"Why not?" asked Amy.

"Because the Tiger Shark King said it was a waste attacking this part of the Kingdom," said Prince Shelldon.

"I didn't take him to be that dumb with you hiding out here," Spike stated.

"Where is the SeptZoos' Tomb?" Tony asked.

"This way," the prince answered, leading the way.

Leonardo, Tony, Echo, Spike, Marianne, Lloyd and Amy followed Prince Shelldon until they came to what looked like the entrance of an Egyptian temple.

"Whoa..." said Leonardo.

"Is this the SeptZoos' Tomb?" Lloyd asked Prince Shelldon.

"Indeed," said Prince Shelldon.

"It looks like the entrance of an Egyptian Temple," said Echo.

"Even history has its secrets..." said Prince Shelldon as he entered the tomb.

Leonardo, Tony, Echo, Spike, Marianne, Lloyd and Amy all looked at each other and they said nothing as they and Felix followed Prince Shelldon into the tomb. Torches lit the passageway, casting eerie shadows.

"This tomb does look a bit creepy," said Tony.

Amy shivered in agreement.

"Why does this tomb have to look creepy?" Leonardo asked Prince Shelldon.

"To ward off robbers I suppose," said Prince Shelldon.

They walked on through the hallway of the tomb until they came to a huge stone door and on the door was 7 marks and they were a Green Sword, a Golden Crown, a Red Lightning Bolt, a Crescent Moon with the silhouette of a wolf's head, a Lightning Bolt crossed with an icicle, an Ice paw print and a E & S stretched out.

"I don't remember ancient tombs having a door like that," Echo stated.

"That's because it's only door in this tomb," said an elderly voice coming from behind them.

The group turned around with surprise and there standing behind them was an elderly turtle with a mustache and dressed in the same clothing that Prince Shelldon was wearing.

"Who are you?" Leonardo asked.

"I'm King Sahasi," said King Sahasi, "The former ruler of this kingdom and Shelldon's father."

"Oh, sorry, your highness," Leonardo replied, bowing to him to make up for his rudeness a moment ago.

"Prince Shelldon did tell us that you use to rule Uqaqeosan Dynasty before the Tiger Shark King over threw you," Marianne mentioned.

"Talk about a tyrant," Lloyd agreed.

"Yes it is true," said King Sahasi.

"Besides his overthrowing ya, what's his beef with ya?" asked Tony.

"He was suppose to take over after me until Prince Shelldon was born," said King Sahasi.

"He's your brother?!" Echo asked.

"Yes, before becoming the Tiger Shark King he was a turtle called Satan Chernobog," said King Sahasi, "He was also captain of the guards but he grew ever so jealous of me being King of Uqaqeosan Dynasty that he robbed and terrorised the people of this Kingdom."

"And I thought mobsters were bad..." said Spike.

"And when I found out I had no choice but to banish him from Uqaqeosan Dynasty forever but Satan swore revenge and he would someday return and said that all of Uqaqeosan Dynasty will bow at his feet," said King Sahasi.

"How do you think he became a shark anyway?" Amy asked.

"I do not know," said King Sahasi, "I'm sorry."

"Well...can you tell us about these SeptZoo powers?" asked Leonardo.

"The SeptZoo powers are powerful powers there and they all once belonged to the original group of SeptZoos," said King Sahasi, "And before they died, they gave up their powers by having them absorbed into seven crystals that are behind this huge door."

"And we're the next in line?" Leo asked.

"Yes," said King Sahasi with a nod, "The seven of you are their chosen ones to be the new SeptZoo Super Guardian team."

"But...how are we to do it?" asked Lloyd.

"You'll see," said King Sahasi, "But first this door needs to be opened."

"Is it some kind of puzzle?" asked Tony.

"No. All you need to do is put your hands on the symbols on the door and the door will open," said Prince Shelldon.

"Like this?" Leonardo asked, putting his hand on the door beneath the Green Sword which glowed.

"Yes," said King Sahasi with a nod.

Tony, Echo, Spike, Marianne, Lloyd and Amy then did the same, one at a time and suddenly there came low rumbling as the huge door began to slide open and they all stepped back quickly to give some room. The huge door slid wide open to reveal a large room and in the middle of the room was a large stone table and on the table were seven crystals; a green & silver crystal, a gold & violet crystal, a red & white crystal, a gray & white crystal, a indigo & yellow crystal, a white & cyan crystal and a orange & blue crystal and in front of these crystals were the symbols that were just like the ones on the huge door.

"Whoa..." said Leonardo in awe.

"What is this room?" asked Tony.

"This is the SeptZoo room," said King Sahasi, "This is the room where the original SeptZoos gave up their powers."

"Makes me feel uneasy," Amy stated.

"Don't worry Amy," said Prince Shelldon, "You and your friends will only be gaining the SeptZoos' Powers."

"It's mummified bodies I'm worried about," said Amy, "You did say it's a tomb."

"Yes but the mummified bodies of the SeptZoos are buried on the other side of the tomb so you will not be seeing them at all," said King Sahasi.

"Thanks for the heads-up..." said Amy sighing with relief.