The Mummy Returns… Again
Disclaimer: Jonathan, Ardeth, Evelyn, Rick, Beni, Imhotep, the Scorpion King, and Alex don't belong to us. However, the rest of the characters DO belong to us.
Chapter One
The hot, sweltering sun beat down on the bustling city of Cairo, the heart of all business and commerce in Egypt. Modern cars roared down crowded streets and telephone poles towered over the ancient city.
The Museum of Antiquities, a miniscule tourist attraction, was quiet and pleasantly cool; it was nothing like the unbearable heat outside. The museum held many wings, one of which was a vast library. Inside, the green-eyed librarian, Alexandria, was carefully perched atop a towering ladder and busily shelving several books in their proper place. Raia, her brave Med-Jai husband, peered out of one of the aisles. The muscular, well-toned warrior warmly smiled at his lovely wife who returned the favor.
"When is the exhibit going to be ready?" asked Raia, his voice decorated with an Egyptian accent.
"I don't know. Soon, I hope," answered Alexandria, as her husband helped her down the last few feet to the floor.
"Good Afternoon," said voice.
The couple turned around to see a dark-robed woman in her mid-twenties. She had milk chocolate brown hair and almond-shaped eyes that matched. The woman, Adrienne Carnahan Bay, was married to the Med-Jai chieftain, Ardeth. Yes, she was the wife of a Med-Jai, but it was foolish to underestimate the woman; her looks merely hid the fire that burned inside of her. Adrienne was a free-spirited woman and enjoyed a challenge when she came across one.
"Well, hello Adrienne," said Alexandria as the two women embraced in a hug. "What brings you to Cairo?"
"I wanted to help watch over the museum," answered the woman. "Ardeth is in with Evy, isn't he?"
"I believe so," answered Alexandria.
Suddenly, the doors of the library opened with a loud boom. The two women, startled, looked up to see an Arabic woman that was no more than the age of twenty-five. She silently walked in, wearing dark, scarlet-colored robes and a solemn look on her face. Her ebony eyes stared at the two women with determined purpose and obviously meant serious business. Her black silky-smooth hair was modestly hidden under her robes as her golden scimitar hung at her side.
"Please forgive my intrusion but I must speak with Ardeth Bay. It is of great importance," said the woman, her Egyptian accent evident.
"May I ask who you are?" asked Alexandria.
"I am Ameera, chieftain of the female Med-Jai," answered the woman. "Please, I must speak to him at once."
"My fiancé is a Med-Jai. He has never mentioned you before," said Alexandria.
"The twelve tribes of the female Med-Jai do not like to be disturbed. I, their queen, insist on it," said Ameera then noticing her brother, Raia coming out from behind a bookshelf.
"Sister, what brings you to Cairo?" asked Raia, hugging his younger sister.
"I must speak to our brother, Raia," said Ameera.
"What is it?" asked Adrienne, eyeing her sister-in-law.
"I cannot tell you at the moment…" said Ameera as Rick O'Connell entered the library.
The four turned around to see O'Connell, his face full of questions; Ameera studied the man.
"Bad time?" asked O'Connell.
"O'Connell, I presume?" said Ameera.
"Yeah, and you are?" he asked her as he looked at the other people.
"I am Ameera, the chieftainess of the Med-Jai," she answered, not sure if she could trust this man. "I believe you know my brother, Ardeth Bay."
Ameera looked at O'Connell and steadily came forth. O'Connell reached for his handgun, but the female warrior raised her hand in indication to stop.
"I will not harm you," said Ameera.
"What is going on here?" asked Alexandria.
"I'm looking for Evelyn. I have no idea what the hell she is doing here," said O'Connell, shifting his gaze to Alexandria.
Ameera did not like the way he put stress on the word, 'she'. He definitely couldn't be trusted. The door to Dr. O'Connell's door opened with a loud creak and the others turned to look. Ardeth Bay and Evelyn O'Connell stepped out to see the five gathered in the room. The warrior looked at Ameera with surprise.
"Brother," said Ameera, bowing her head.
"Sister," said Ardeth, giving her a quick nod.
"I have news, unpleasant news," said Ameera, trepidation crossing her face.
Intrigued, yet filled with dread, Ardeth was ready to listen. Ameera rarely came in contact with other people besides the Med-Jai, much less visit Cairo.
"Please leave us," said Ameera, her eyes looking at Ardeth with purpose. She then turned back towards the others. "Raia, O'Connell, you may stay."
The other women fulfilled her request, knowing that it was something of importance; Rick and Raia stayed. When the door of the library finally closed, Ameera spoke up.
"The creature has awakened," she said, bluntly.
"Not a good thing," said Raia.
"Hold on a damn minute," said O'Connell, raising his right hand. "You mean to tell me three weeks after we come back from Ahm Shere that the bastard is back?"
Ameera nodded.
"You're full o'shit," said O'Connell, crossing his arms.
"I'm afraid not," said Ameera, disgusted by O'Connell's use of language.
"Then how?" said O'Connell. "Last time I checked, our ole buddy was falling into a pit."
"Ali, one of your men," she said directly to Ardeth. "came to me three nights ago. Americans had found Hamanaptra and raised it from the sands. I did not think anything of it. The books and the creature had disappeared beyond the reach of a human. The evening after I was aware of this, I had a strange feeling something would happen soon. I was right. I had taken a few of my people to the city of the dead that same evening. Everything was calm and peaceful until a scream came from below the sands. I hurried into the city to find the creature regenerated. I found several of the Americans dead. I demanded an explanation from what remained of them. It seems that Seti took it upon himself to hide another book of the dead, allowing one of them to read an incantation from it. The Gateway to the Underworld had been opened and He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named was released..."
"Ya' know, ev'ry time I come to Egypt something bad has to happen..." began Rick.
"We must stop the creature once again," said Raia, looking at the others. "The creature is still in the City of the Dead, is it not?"
"No, it has come to Cairo. I believe he is after your wife-to-be, Raia," said Ameera. "Why he is after her? I do not know. Perhaps he has chosen her as a sacrifice or a mate. You must not let her out of your sight."
The three women, including Alex, were patiently waiting in the main room (well, excluding Alex). Alexandria paced the floor, knowing something was horribly amiss.
"Some thing is not right," said Alexandria, pausing and looking at the closed library doors. "I can feel it."
In reply, the doors opened and Raia emerged first.
"What is all of this about, Raia?" asked Alexandria as Raia put his hands on her shoulders.
"The creature has been awakened, I'm afraid," said Raia, gazing at the others then turned back to his fiancé. "He is here in Cairo and after you."
"Why?!" asked Alexandria, her eyes widening.
Raia shook his head, signifying that he didn't know.
"My people are guarding the City of the Dead should the creature return," said Ameera, the others focusing their attention on her. She then took a large object out of her pouch.
"Please, protect this with your life," said Ameera, giving the Book of the Dead to Evelyn. She then turned to everyone else. "I must go to my people and find the Book of Amun-Ra."
"I will go as well," said Ardeth.
Ameera looked at him with an expression of objection, but she knew not to argue with her brother. She nodded instead.
"May Allah be with my sister and brother," said Raia as he watched his siblings exit the museum.
Alexandria looked her fiancé, her face plagued with worry.
"Why did he choose me?" bawled Alexandria as she fiddled with her necklace. "I didn't read from the book of the dead."
"Do not worry, love. We will destroy him," said Raia, hugging his wife.
"What do we do now?" asked Evelyn with her husband and child at her side
"Wait for Ardeth and Ameera to come back. We're gonna have to camp out here for a couple of days," said O'Connell as he, too, exited the museum.
"Rick, darling, where on earth are you going?" asked Evelyn.
"I'm going to get Jonathan," said Rick. For all he knew, Jonathan was in some Kasbah and drinking away all his money.
Adrienne sat in a corner of the room with her knees curled up to her chest, her thoughts racing through her mind. She was worried sick about her children, who were being looked after by their great-grandmother back in the Med-Jai camp. Adrienne knew they were in good hands, but she anxious nonetheless.
Three days later, Ardeth and Ameera rode back into Cairo with assurance and the knowledge that their people were guarding the City of the Dead.
Two days later, Ardeth and Ameera rode back into Cairo with assurance and the knowledge that their people were guarding the City of the Dead.
"It is much too quiet," said Ardeth looking around the city and the eclipse of the moon above.
"Yes, the creature must still be here," replied the Egyptian beauty, who clutched a pouch that contained the Book of Amun-Ra.
"It is time to regroup with the others. They must know we have secured the city and the book," said her brother, who dismounted his horse. "We continue on foot."
Ameera complied and dismounted her horse as well. The brother and sister steadily walked towards the museum, constantly on guard for any dangers that lurked in the shadows.
They finally came upon the tired-looking Museum of Antiquities. Rick O'Connell was watching them from the large, circular window on the second floor. The Med-Jai warriors looked up to see their friend, who had gone to alert the others. The large, wooden doors of the museum opened with Jonathan and Raia taking a peek outside. A look of relief crossed everyone's faces when they recognized the square object that Ameera held. When they had entered the museum, the main room floor was covered with bed rolls and other equipment. O'Connell's gunnysack sat in a corner, yearning to be used.
"I missed you," said Adrienne, who approached her husband and immediately wrapped her arms around his waist.
Ardeth forgot about the fact that they were surrounded by several people and gave his wife a deep, passionate kiss. Jonathan and Alex, the first to witness this, made disgusted faces and turned away from the display.
"This is getting old," said Alexandria, pacing the room with her arms crossed.
"Very old," added Alex.
"Well, then what shall we do now?" asked Adrienne. "Imhotep will come for the books."
"That is what we want him to do," said Ameera.
"Blimey! Are you mad? I am not going to stand here and wait to die!" exclaimed Jonathan.
"Don't get your knickers in a twist, mate," said a male voice.
The group turned towards the back entrance to see Remington, Alexandria's older brother. He was a dashing, 28 year-old fellow with dark hair and charming green eyes. Despite his good looks, he was an arrogant man with an ego the size of Egypt itself.
"Remy!" shouted Alexandria, holding her arms out for a hug, regardless of his bigheaded attitude. "I thought you were in America."
"I thought I would come to see how my dear sister was doing," he answered.
"Who is this bird?" asked Remy, referring to Ameera.
"Bird?" said Ameera. No one had ever referred to her as a 'bird'.
"Oh, how rude of me. I forgot to introduce you to our friends," said Alexandria.
"You remember Rick and Evelyn don't you?" said Alexandria, bringing him over to the couple. "Alex is their son."
Remy shook hands with O'Connell and ruffled Alex's hair. The little boy, obviously annoyed ran his hand through his hair until it was back to the way it was before.
"This is Adrienne, our dear cousin and her husband, Ardeth," said Alexandria leading him towards the two as well as Ameera. "Ameera, here, is Ardeth's sister."
Remy ignored Ardeth, paying more attention to Ameera. He took her hand and kissed it. She immediately rejected the kiss by snatched her hand from his grasp and rubbing it on her robe. Ardeth didn't look too pleased about it.
"Remy, meet my darling fiancé, Raia," said Alexandria, continuing with the introductions.
The two men shook and Raia immediately decided he didn't like Remy. He simply smiled and hid his dislike for the man.
"Anybody up for drinks? I buying!" he announced. "It's time to get sloshed!"
"Absobloodylutely," answered Jonathan. He had been thirsty for a drink since O'Connell dragged him to the museum.
"Leave as you wish," said Ameera, her arms crossed in impatience.
"We cannot sacrifice lives, Ameera," said Ardeth, putting a hand on her shoulder.
"Odd, coming from a man who willingly sacrificed the lives of others," she replied, coldly.
"Say, Ally," said Remy. "What is everybody doing here anyway?"
"It's a long story, Rem, you wouldn't want to hear it," mumbled Jonathan.
Suddenly, a distant chanting rang through everybody's ears. They simply looked at the door in horror.
Disclaimer: Jonathan, Ardeth, Evelyn, Rick, Beni, Imhotep, the Scorpion King, and Alex don't belong to us. However, the rest of the characters DO belong to us.
Chapter One
The hot, sweltering sun beat down on the bustling city of Cairo, the heart of all business and commerce in Egypt. Modern cars roared down crowded streets and telephone poles towered over the ancient city.
The Museum of Antiquities, a miniscule tourist attraction, was quiet and pleasantly cool; it was nothing like the unbearable heat outside. The museum held many wings, one of which was a vast library. Inside, the green-eyed librarian, Alexandria, was carefully perched atop a towering ladder and busily shelving several books in their proper place. Raia, her brave Med-Jai husband, peered out of one of the aisles. The muscular, well-toned warrior warmly smiled at his lovely wife who returned the favor.
"When is the exhibit going to be ready?" asked Raia, his voice decorated with an Egyptian accent.
"I don't know. Soon, I hope," answered Alexandria, as her husband helped her down the last few feet to the floor.
"Good Afternoon," said voice.
The couple turned around to see a dark-robed woman in her mid-twenties. She had milk chocolate brown hair and almond-shaped eyes that matched. The woman, Adrienne Carnahan Bay, was married to the Med-Jai chieftain, Ardeth. Yes, she was the wife of a Med-Jai, but it was foolish to underestimate the woman; her looks merely hid the fire that burned inside of her. Adrienne was a free-spirited woman and enjoyed a challenge when she came across one.
"Well, hello Adrienne," said Alexandria as the two women embraced in a hug. "What brings you to Cairo?"
"I wanted to help watch over the museum," answered the woman. "Ardeth is in with Evy, isn't he?"
"I believe so," answered Alexandria.
Suddenly, the doors of the library opened with a loud boom. The two women, startled, looked up to see an Arabic woman that was no more than the age of twenty-five. She silently walked in, wearing dark, scarlet-colored robes and a solemn look on her face. Her ebony eyes stared at the two women with determined purpose and obviously meant serious business. Her black silky-smooth hair was modestly hidden under her robes as her golden scimitar hung at her side.
"Please forgive my intrusion but I must speak with Ardeth Bay. It is of great importance," said the woman, her Egyptian accent evident.
"May I ask who you are?" asked Alexandria.
"I am Ameera, chieftain of the female Med-Jai," answered the woman. "Please, I must speak to him at once."
"My fiancé is a Med-Jai. He has never mentioned you before," said Alexandria.
"The twelve tribes of the female Med-Jai do not like to be disturbed. I, their queen, insist on it," said Ameera then noticing her brother, Raia coming out from behind a bookshelf.
"Sister, what brings you to Cairo?" asked Raia, hugging his younger sister.
"I must speak to our brother, Raia," said Ameera.
"What is it?" asked Adrienne, eyeing her sister-in-law.
"I cannot tell you at the moment…" said Ameera as Rick O'Connell entered the library.
The four turned around to see O'Connell, his face full of questions; Ameera studied the man.
"Bad time?" asked O'Connell.
"O'Connell, I presume?" said Ameera.
"Yeah, and you are?" he asked her as he looked at the other people.
"I am Ameera, the chieftainess of the Med-Jai," she answered, not sure if she could trust this man. "I believe you know my brother, Ardeth Bay."
Ameera looked at O'Connell and steadily came forth. O'Connell reached for his handgun, but the female warrior raised her hand in indication to stop.
"I will not harm you," said Ameera.
"What is going on here?" asked Alexandria.
"I'm looking for Evelyn. I have no idea what the hell she is doing here," said O'Connell, shifting his gaze to Alexandria.
Ameera did not like the way he put stress on the word, 'she'. He definitely couldn't be trusted. The door to Dr. O'Connell's door opened with a loud creak and the others turned to look. Ardeth Bay and Evelyn O'Connell stepped out to see the five gathered in the room. The warrior looked at Ameera with surprise.
"Brother," said Ameera, bowing her head.
"Sister," said Ardeth, giving her a quick nod.
"I have news, unpleasant news," said Ameera, trepidation crossing her face.
Intrigued, yet filled with dread, Ardeth was ready to listen. Ameera rarely came in contact with other people besides the Med-Jai, much less visit Cairo.
"Please leave us," said Ameera, her eyes looking at Ardeth with purpose. She then turned back towards the others. "Raia, O'Connell, you may stay."
The other women fulfilled her request, knowing that it was something of importance; Rick and Raia stayed. When the door of the library finally closed, Ameera spoke up.
"The creature has awakened," she said, bluntly.
"Not a good thing," said Raia.
"Hold on a damn minute," said O'Connell, raising his right hand. "You mean to tell me three weeks after we come back from Ahm Shere that the bastard is back?"
Ameera nodded.
"You're full o'shit," said O'Connell, crossing his arms.
"I'm afraid not," said Ameera, disgusted by O'Connell's use of language.
"Then how?" said O'Connell. "Last time I checked, our ole buddy was falling into a pit."
"Ali, one of your men," she said directly to Ardeth. "came to me three nights ago. Americans had found Hamanaptra and raised it from the sands. I did not think anything of it. The books and the creature had disappeared beyond the reach of a human. The evening after I was aware of this, I had a strange feeling something would happen soon. I was right. I had taken a few of my people to the city of the dead that same evening. Everything was calm and peaceful until a scream came from below the sands. I hurried into the city to find the creature regenerated. I found several of the Americans dead. I demanded an explanation from what remained of them. It seems that Seti took it upon himself to hide another book of the dead, allowing one of them to read an incantation from it. The Gateway to the Underworld had been opened and He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named was released..."
"Ya' know, ev'ry time I come to Egypt something bad has to happen..." began Rick.
"We must stop the creature once again," said Raia, looking at the others. "The creature is still in the City of the Dead, is it not?"
"No, it has come to Cairo. I believe he is after your wife-to-be, Raia," said Ameera. "Why he is after her? I do not know. Perhaps he has chosen her as a sacrifice or a mate. You must not let her out of your sight."
The three women, including Alex, were patiently waiting in the main room (well, excluding Alex). Alexandria paced the floor, knowing something was horribly amiss.
"Some thing is not right," said Alexandria, pausing and looking at the closed library doors. "I can feel it."
In reply, the doors opened and Raia emerged first.
"What is all of this about, Raia?" asked Alexandria as Raia put his hands on her shoulders.
"The creature has been awakened, I'm afraid," said Raia, gazing at the others then turned back to his fiancé. "He is here in Cairo and after you."
"Why?!" asked Alexandria, her eyes widening.
Raia shook his head, signifying that he didn't know.
"My people are guarding the City of the Dead should the creature return," said Ameera, the others focusing their attention on her. She then took a large object out of her pouch.
"Please, protect this with your life," said Ameera, giving the Book of the Dead to Evelyn. She then turned to everyone else. "I must go to my people and find the Book of Amun-Ra."
"I will go as well," said Ardeth.
Ameera looked at him with an expression of objection, but she knew not to argue with her brother. She nodded instead.
"May Allah be with my sister and brother," said Raia as he watched his siblings exit the museum.
Alexandria looked her fiancé, her face plagued with worry.
"Why did he choose me?" bawled Alexandria as she fiddled with her necklace. "I didn't read from the book of the dead."
"Do not worry, love. We will destroy him," said Raia, hugging his wife.
"What do we do now?" asked Evelyn with her husband and child at her side
"Wait for Ardeth and Ameera to come back. We're gonna have to camp out here for a couple of days," said O'Connell as he, too, exited the museum.
"Rick, darling, where on earth are you going?" asked Evelyn.
"I'm going to get Jonathan," said Rick. For all he knew, Jonathan was in some Kasbah and drinking away all his money.
Adrienne sat in a corner of the room with her knees curled up to her chest, her thoughts racing through her mind. She was worried sick about her children, who were being looked after by their great-grandmother back in the Med-Jai camp. Adrienne knew they were in good hands, but she anxious nonetheless.
Three days later, Ardeth and Ameera rode back into Cairo with assurance and the knowledge that their people were guarding the City of the Dead.
Two days later, Ardeth and Ameera rode back into Cairo with assurance and the knowledge that their people were guarding the City of the Dead.
"It is much too quiet," said Ardeth looking around the city and the eclipse of the moon above.
"Yes, the creature must still be here," replied the Egyptian beauty, who clutched a pouch that contained the Book of Amun-Ra.
"It is time to regroup with the others. They must know we have secured the city and the book," said her brother, who dismounted his horse. "We continue on foot."
Ameera complied and dismounted her horse as well. The brother and sister steadily walked towards the museum, constantly on guard for any dangers that lurked in the shadows.
They finally came upon the tired-looking Museum of Antiquities. Rick O'Connell was watching them from the large, circular window on the second floor. The Med-Jai warriors looked up to see their friend, who had gone to alert the others. The large, wooden doors of the museum opened with Jonathan and Raia taking a peek outside. A look of relief crossed everyone's faces when they recognized the square object that Ameera held. When they had entered the museum, the main room floor was covered with bed rolls and other equipment. O'Connell's gunnysack sat in a corner, yearning to be used.
"I missed you," said Adrienne, who approached her husband and immediately wrapped her arms around his waist.
Ardeth forgot about the fact that they were surrounded by several people and gave his wife a deep, passionate kiss. Jonathan and Alex, the first to witness this, made disgusted faces and turned away from the display.
"This is getting old," said Alexandria, pacing the room with her arms crossed.
"Very old," added Alex.
"Well, then what shall we do now?" asked Adrienne. "Imhotep will come for the books."
"That is what we want him to do," said Ameera.
"Blimey! Are you mad? I am not going to stand here and wait to die!" exclaimed Jonathan.
"Don't get your knickers in a twist, mate," said a male voice.
The group turned towards the back entrance to see Remington, Alexandria's older brother. He was a dashing, 28 year-old fellow with dark hair and charming green eyes. Despite his good looks, he was an arrogant man with an ego the size of Egypt itself.
"Remy!" shouted Alexandria, holding her arms out for a hug, regardless of his bigheaded attitude. "I thought you were in America."
"I thought I would come to see how my dear sister was doing," he answered.
"Who is this bird?" asked Remy, referring to Ameera.
"Bird?" said Ameera. No one had ever referred to her as a 'bird'.
"Oh, how rude of me. I forgot to introduce you to our friends," said Alexandria.
"You remember Rick and Evelyn don't you?" said Alexandria, bringing him over to the couple. "Alex is their son."
Remy shook hands with O'Connell and ruffled Alex's hair. The little boy, obviously annoyed ran his hand through his hair until it was back to the way it was before.
"This is Adrienne, our dear cousin and her husband, Ardeth," said Alexandria leading him towards the two as well as Ameera. "Ameera, here, is Ardeth's sister."
Remy ignored Ardeth, paying more attention to Ameera. He took her hand and kissed it. She immediately rejected the kiss by snatched her hand from his grasp and rubbing it on her robe. Ardeth didn't look too pleased about it.
"Remy, meet my darling fiancé, Raia," said Alexandria, continuing with the introductions.
The two men shook and Raia immediately decided he didn't like Remy. He simply smiled and hid his dislike for the man.
"Anybody up for drinks? I buying!" he announced. "It's time to get sloshed!"
"Absobloodylutely," answered Jonathan. He had been thirsty for a drink since O'Connell dragged him to the museum.
"Leave as you wish," said Ameera, her arms crossed in impatience.
"We cannot sacrifice lives, Ameera," said Ardeth, putting a hand on her shoulder.
"Odd, coming from a man who willingly sacrificed the lives of others," she replied, coldly.
"Say, Ally," said Remy. "What is everybody doing here anyway?"
"It's a long story, Rem, you wouldn't want to hear it," mumbled Jonathan.
Suddenly, a distant chanting rang through everybody's ears. They simply looked at the door in horror.