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Revelations
Jonathan's hands were nearly shaking he was so excited. The open doors of Seti's tomb showed a beautiful sarcophagus, inlaid with gold. The torchlight reflected of it, creating a shimmer that was hard to look away from.
"Can we-"
"Not without dying." Rick interrupted, his arm firmly around Evy's shoulders. "Only those of his blood are allowed in there. Anyone else sets off the curse."
"No, no. Mustn't do that, of course." Jonathan said hastily, taking a step back. "Rebecca, luv. Are you alright?"
"I've been better." She admitted, leaning against Ardeth heavily.
He slid his arm around her waist, securing her against his side. It would take a million mummies to make him let go. Though she spoke bravely, he could see that she was hurting. His rage at her capture had not lessened. He'd wanted to make Hamand pay for his actions, which would have given his anger an outlet.
"We should go in." Rebecca said softly, looking at Evy. "The doors were left open for a reason."
"No way." Rick said firmly, holding his wife even closer.
"Rick." Evy protested, softly. "We're just going to look."
"No harm ever came from looking, I know. I've heard that before."
"I can go in by myself." Rebecca offered, stepping forward.
"No, you cannot." Ardeth replied, catching hold of her when she stumbled. "You can barely stand upright."
"I'll take her." Evy said firmly, kissing Rick on the cheek before stepping away from him.
The three men watched as they disappeared through the doors of the tomb. None were happy at the prospect of not being able to follow, though Ardeth silently vowed that no curse would keep him out if something should threaten Rebecca.
"Look at these." Evy said, the librarian part leaping with joy. "Scrolls! There must be hundreds."
"I wonder what story they tell?" Rebecca sighed, staring at the beautiful paintings that adorned the walls.
Evy picked one up, unrolling it carefully. She read the hieroglyphics, her eyes widening.
"They talk of your birthright." She informed Rebecca. "All knowledge of your ancestor was hidden in here by the Medjai in order to protect him from being found. They're the ones that laid the curse. Once his descendants enter the room the curse is rescinded. Because at that point the danger will be passed, because it was safe for you to enter."
"We won't tell Jonathan that." Rebecca said with a laugh, eyeing the gold that lay about the chamber.
"This one prophesizes your homecoming. There's even a picture. They knew you'd be a girl."
They looked at the picture. Though it was not a match, there were enough features in common that caught the eye. The most notable was the painted red hair. Rebecca and Evy met each other's gazes. After the events that had just taken place, neither had any doubt.
"It even talks about the Medjai coming to your aid. It says the circle will be completed when you fall in love….with their leader. My god. This looks like Ardeth."
Rebecca took the scroll from Evy's hands, gentle in her haste. The drawing did indeed look like him. Rebecca's hands shook, and she stared at Evy in confusion.
"This can't be true. How could they have known I'd meet Ardeth? And that I'd love him?"
Her voice trailed off as she realized what she'd just said.
"My god, Evy. I love him." Rebecca whispered. "What am I going to do?"
They'd taken the scrolls, and nothing else. As they had exited the tomb the doors had sealed shut behind them. When they turned to walk up the stairs a low rumble was heard, and when they'd looked back, the tomb was no longer visible. It had disappeared. When they reached the ritual chamber a flare of torches lit, seeming to point them in a certain direction.
"What's going on now?" Rick demanded, "What did you find in that tomb?"
"History." Rebecca replied, leaning against the wall to catch her breath. "My history. I think we're being shown something else."
"I'll say." Jonathan said, his nervousness showing in his voice. "Hopefully it's the way out!"
"Can you walk?" Ardeth asked, laying his hand on Rebecca's shoulder.
"I can try." She answered, suddenly shy in his presence. She could not bring herself to meet his eyes, afraid that she would surrender all immediately if she did so. Her legs were weak, she favored the right one a bit. Ardeth offered his arm, concerned that she did not seem to have the energy to move. He bent, scooping her up into his arms in one easy move, resting her against his chest as he followed the others down the hall.
Too tired to protest, Rebecca let her head rest against his shoulder. She could hear his heart beat beneath her ear, and she was comforted by the sound.
"I think we go this way now." Rick said, pointing down another corridor that was lit by torches.
"This looks familiar." Evy said, recognition lighting her eyes as the turned the corner.
"Yes!" Jonathan cried, elated. "It does! Look at this, boys and girls. We've been led to heaven!"
It was the treasure room.