When Marion opened her eyes, they were still wet from her tears.
She didn't know where she was or how she got here, but it was warm.
Slowly she rose from her bed and took a look around. There were several other beds, on one lay somebody.
When she removed the curtain, her heart nearly stopped beating.
"This can't be! He died."
Out of curiousity she softly placed a hand on his face.
Suddenly he opened his eyes.
"Qu'est-ce qui… ? Ah, I should have recognized your soft touch, Marion."
"René, I- I… You died."
"Oui, I thought so too. Where am I?"
"Close to Cairo. I persume you have been resurrected by the Nazis as well."
"Nazis? Resurrected? What are you talking about, cherie?"
"It's hard to believe."
"What has happened to you? You have cried. -Jones."
She nodded.
"Still doesn't know how to handle such a beautiful woman." He placed a finger on her face.
Marion couldn't withstand his charm, he was such a romantic and tender person. She'd always asked herself if all French were like Belloq.
Suddenly there was sound from the door, some guards brought Indy into this brig.
He was about to regain consciousness.
"Hm, Marion…?" His eyes slowly opened just to receive a slap from her.
"I'm goin' to knock you to sleep 'gain!"
Before she could give him another punch, he hold her by the arms. "What the heck's wrong with you?" He saw hurt in her wet eyes.
"You still ask? Who started this dumb attack 'gainst the Germans that killed my father?"
"Who says he's dead? Maybe…" She didn't let him finish the sentence and slammed her hands on the edge of his bed.
"You killed him once, why another time? Why?" Tears ran over her face.
"You never change, Jones." It was René.
"Belloq… what the…"
The French pulled Marion softly away. "What a nice reunion, Dr.Jones."
"How…"
"I hoped you could give me some answers."
"Well, Belloq, as far as I can understand, the Germans have rebuilt this little dungeon for some revival."
"The Germans?"
"Yeah, to be exactly, the SS, Hitler's secret police."
"They are still searching for relicts."
"During your absence they lost the war."
"War? There was a war? Which year do we have?"
"1946. Yeah, there was a second World War. It ended last year, but it seems like they are planning to start it again."
"What do they need me for?"
"I dunno. Has something to do with the ark of the covenant."
"Very interesting."
Marion came back, her tears seemed to have dryed.
"Listen, I'm sorry, but…"
"Keep your excuses for yourself. As soon as we get outta here, I grab my gear and you'll never hear from me again!"
"They'll resurrect him, be sure!"
"What do you want from me? Should I throw myself in your arms and let my tears be dryed by you?"
René watch her moving around Indy's bed. "Such an adorable woman…"
Both Indy and Marion stared at Belloq.
A smile enlightened her face. "When Americans get horny, French get passionate."
"What do ya wanna say with that?"
Now René's face enlightened with a smile. "Peut-être you have French ancestors."
Indy felt like a fool. Marion was mad at him, more than mad, furious- and right now she was flirting with his biggest enemy ever. He really felt like a fool.
And he deserved it.
The door opened. Himmler himself payed them a visit. "I see you are in nice company, Monsieur Belloq."
"Oui, would you please tell me who you are?"
"Oh, I would have guessed Dr. Jones told you. Well, my name is Himmler, I'm the leader of the German secret police, SS."
"Of course you are. I remember your name. Mr Toht mentioned you."
"He is not worth to be resurrected. Please follow me."
"I would love to take Miss Ravenwood with me? I think I'm a better protecter than the other monsieur in this room."
"I'm afraid not. However, be sure: We will guarantee for her savety."
He nooded. "Adieu, Marion." He gave her a kiss on the hand.
When they were gone, Indiana got up from the bed.
"Disappointed?"
"Bout what?"
"He didn't take ya with 'im."
"At least he tried. More than I can recall from you!"
"What are you mad bout? They have some sort of resurrection machine. They'll revive your dad too, if he's really dead."
"IF HE'S REALLY DEAD?" She screamed. "HOW OFTEN DO YOU CONSIDER TO KILL 'IM?"
"Would you please calm down? Your temper won't help us here!"
"WATCH OUT WHAT YOU'RE SAYING, MISTER! The guy you're just talking bout is my dad! And you're speaking from death as it's getting up in the morning!"
"Marion, please."
"No, I won't shut up this time!" She pointed with the finger at him. "You've never known who bad you hurt Abner 20 years back! It was worse for him than for me!"
"And we are getting there again…"
"Yeah, we're gettin there again! Do you hold some sort of grudge against the Ravenwoods or what?"
"You know why I left. It was better that way."
"Cause you're a bum, not willing to face some sort of responsibility!"
"OF COURSE YOU'RE RIGHT! YOU ALWAYS ARE!"
"Could you once in a lifetime admit you've made a mistake and you're sorry for it?"
"How often did I tell you I'm sorry."
"Apparently it was not enough."
"What should I do? Fall on my knees and beg you pardon?"
"Would be a start."
He rolled his eyes. "Listen, if you'd know me like all my friends do, you knew how sorry I felt."
"Maybe you never saw me as a friend."
"Then what else?"
"Just a lover. Or some sort of Lolita."
"There we go again."
"No, no…" She shook her head. "Please, this one time. Let us face our problems."
"Okay, alright, guess we have the time."
"There: You always have to check if there's time for me."
"No, this wasn't meant like that. Just wanna get outta here."
"So do I."
"Well, first problem is?"
"Am I just some sort of fill in or a real love?"
"How could you ever think you're a fill in? Did I ever give you the feeling?"
"Maybe this is ridiculous."
"No, it's not. Anyway, you started it."
"Alright… maybe sometimes, you are so… so…"
"So what?"
"You forget our dates, you are always occupied with your job, you stand me up, whatever."
"Yeah, and I always apologize."
"That's not enough. You think you can excuse yourself for everything. Some things need to be handled with care."
"Like what?"
"You just love to be the center of everything, it's the most important thing for you! Without you the museum is nothing, without you Marcus is nothing, without you I am nothing. That's what you think!"
"That's ludicrous!"
"No, doc, it's not! You say sorry and everybody forgives you 'cause you know they depend on you."
"what should I do, I have a really- well, exhausting job."
"Exhausting for whom? Your little billy?"
"What are you, jealous?"
"Up to my bones."
"Listen, Marion. I have ever been a lone wolf. My dad early took me with him to digs, Mom died when I was still a little kid. There was never a real family for me, who cared and asked how was your day. Maybe that's why I drown in work, have one affair after another." He touched her softly on the cheek. "My family consists of Marcus."
"Yeah, and some sort of relatives spred all over the world like Sallah, little Short Round, me."
"I really have a big family, eh?"
"As long as you still have 'em, you're never gonna be alone. And with your dad… Things can only get better."
He gave her a hug and a kiss on the forehead.
"You're once again the center of attention…" she said with a smile playing on her lips.
"True, we changed the subject from your problems to my problems… any problems with that, honey?"
"No, I'm used to it, thanks."
Indy whispered, "What do you think, when is Belloq goin to return?"
"Hm", her hand played with his shirt, "never I hope."
Their lips met for a hungry kiss, one, that only tempted the appetite.
"You're playin with him like with a toy."
"Of course", she said under breath, "women also want a little joy in life."
"I see. Let me give you that joy."
Before her thoughts drifted into nasty regions, a last one hit her mind. That man now laying on the top of her and giving her all pleasures with his mouth, he had changed.
Some time later Marion awoke by a sound coming from the door. Indy still slept next to her.
The room was dimmly lighted and all she could see were two figures standing in the doorframe. Then they were being pushed inside.
When they got closer she recognized one of them: Her father! Yes, he was alive, but how…?
The other man… it was Sallah! So he was also alive.
"Dad! Sallah! I'm so glad to see you!!"
She began to tickle Indy at a very sensitive spot: His ear. "Wake up!"
After being sure that he was awake by now, she got up and hugged them. They seemed puzzled, nearly shocked.
"What's up with you two?"
Finally Abner found the strength to speak.
"I-I was dead, Marion. Suddenly I awoke and then… there were corpses next to me."
"Corpses?" It was Indy. He went over to Sallah and greeted his friend.
"Yes… They are reviving the whole SS I guess."
"But that means… if they can revive everybody as often as they like, then they would be unbeatable."
"An army of thousands…" Marion thought. "Are they reviving you via the ark?"
"Yes."
"But what do they need you for, dad?"
"I helped them to control it."
Both his daughter and Indy looked shocked. "So you helped those idiots?"
"I had to."
"No Abner, everybody has a choice! What would they have done if you didn't help 'em?"
"They warned me, they would bring my daughter here. Looks like it happened nevertheless."
"We have to get into the storage room and destroy the ark."
"Marion!" Indy was surprised by her sudden outburst.
"I know Jones. You hate to destroy archeological artefacts, make an exaption this time, all right?"
Her father joined their argument. "No. We won't destroy something so valuable. Are you crazy?"
"No Dad, I'm not, do you see another way? We haven't even been into that storage room and have no idea on how to get the ark outta there."
"The Nazis have an airport very close to this dig. We might be able to fly it out."
"So everybody's against me? Fine."
"I think we outnumbered you, Ma. We should find a way outta this cell."
She gave Indy and amused look at the use of that nickname. "Heard it right? Ya just called me Ma? Who am I? Some egyptian goddess?"
He chuckled. "Yeah. Maybe you could use some of your supernatural power to get us outta here?" [han solo said the same in ROTJ]
She gave him a grin. Her father eyed them during their teasing.
"No, really, I tell you… I want that stupid thing destroyed."
"Darling, I see you are a little mixed up, but…"
"Dad, I'm NOT mixed up. I simply want to lead a happy life!"
Suddenly the door opened and Belloq entered.
"Cherie… I came to take you. The Germans finally allowed me to free you."
He kissed her hand.
"Really? I'm pleased… René."
"I want you to attend the biggest revival of all."
She gave him a pleasant smile. Before she left she said to the others: "Bye, bye, buddies."
Indy didn't seem to be lucky about that twist.
"Who was that?"
"An old friend of mine, Abner."
"Looks like Marion is quite famous among the archeologists."
"Belloq isn't an archeologist, he's a tomb raider."
"Jones is jealous…" The old Ravenwood smiled.
Sallah watched Indy carefully, but then he went over to his friend and hugged him. "It's good to see you, Indy!"
"I'm glad to see you, Sallah. Your wife was worried. She sent me a telegramm that you are missing."
"Jones, you are a real friend!"
"The biggest revival of all… what did Belloq mean by that?" Abner was confused.
"Oh, I think I know who that is. The Nazi leader himself."
Marion and René went through the corridors until they arrived at a big, ironed door. Guards in black were standing at the entrance.
She thought that Belloq must have quite a crush on her, if he showed her the way to the storage room of the ark.
They entered and her breathing stopped for mere seconds.
This was a huge hall with Nazi emblems hanging everywhere. A large stairway led to a higher area where Himmler was standing with his treasure.
Many officers were in this hall, having guns in their hands.
It was a complete silence. Nobody dared to speak.
Marion could see that Himmler was holding something in his hands which looked like a vase. Then he began in German:
"Countrymen, here are the ashes of our real leader. He founded the 1000 years old empire. And now we have gathered here to celebrate his resurrection."
The speech lasted on and Marion asked herself what that guy was talking about. She didn't understand a word and the strange gestures didn't help much either.
Then a humming began.
Himmler moved over to the ark and held the vase next to it.
When he was about to open it, Marion remembered Indy's words not to watch the power of God; therefore, she turned away.
René didn't realize that and continued staring.
Suddenly a warming breeze hit her face, followed by a beam of light.
Then nothing happened.
A fast glance over to Belloq told her that he was impatient. He awaited something. His hands were clenched to fists and he trembled. His eyes were focussed on the happenings going on at the top of the stairs.
She was curious; nevertheless, she had to look away… Fight it, Marion, fight it!
You could have heard a needle fall to the ground now…
A scratching sound cut the silence.
A sigh came from Belloq.
A scream followed. "You Frenchman, you are worth nothing!"
She dared to look up. Himmler was furious. That vase was still in his hands.
"Why didn't it work?"
"I'm sorry, I don't know why."
"Why didn't the resurrection of our Fuehrer work? You are a fault! Bring Jones here!"
"He won't help you."
"Oh, I think he will."
Marion froze under the evil grin of Himmler.
After some time Indy arrived with Sallah and Abner.
He looked at her questioning.
Then Himmler's voice chimed through the hall.
"Dr. Jones, we need you here."
"What should a German idiot want from me?"
The man smiled. "Your insults won't easen the situation. I want you to revive Hitler, our Fuehrer!"
At the name of their leader the other Germans began to applaude.
"I won't do that!"
Himmler came down the stairs to give Indy an evil eye.
"So you won't?"
"No, never."
"Maybe I can change your opinion."
"How?" He barked.
The SS officer took a gun from his belt. Then he slowly went over to Marion and pulled her close to him, arming at her head.
She was helpless.
Indy and Abner draw near to Himmler, but were held back by soldiers.
"So Mr.Jones, I think you should reconsider."
He gulped. "Wait, wait."
"I'm going to shoot your girlfriend. If you still refuse to resurrect my Fuehrer, then she will be dead. If you revive him, then you will be allowed to also revive her."
Marion made 'no' with her head. "Don't Jones! Don't let them resurrect that German monster!"
Abner was too shaken up to say something.
Drops of sweat ran down Indy's head.
Marion felt how she began to tremble from inside. The cold steal at her face frightened her.
Then there was a sudden sound which cut the growing silence.
First, it was a simple 'click', followed by an ear-cutting sound.
Indy saw how Marion sank to the ground, blood running out of a wound in her head.
She didn't know where she was or how she got here, but it was warm.
Slowly she rose from her bed and took a look around. There were several other beds, on one lay somebody.
When she removed the curtain, her heart nearly stopped beating.
"This can't be! He died."
Out of curiousity she softly placed a hand on his face.
Suddenly he opened his eyes.
"Qu'est-ce qui… ? Ah, I should have recognized your soft touch, Marion."
"René, I- I… You died."
"Oui, I thought so too. Where am I?"
"Close to Cairo. I persume you have been resurrected by the Nazis as well."
"Nazis? Resurrected? What are you talking about, cherie?"
"It's hard to believe."
"What has happened to you? You have cried. -Jones."
She nodded.
"Still doesn't know how to handle such a beautiful woman." He placed a finger on her face.
Marion couldn't withstand his charm, he was such a romantic and tender person. She'd always asked herself if all French were like Belloq.
Suddenly there was sound from the door, some guards brought Indy into this brig.
He was about to regain consciousness.
"Hm, Marion…?" His eyes slowly opened just to receive a slap from her.
"I'm goin' to knock you to sleep 'gain!"
Before she could give him another punch, he hold her by the arms. "What the heck's wrong with you?" He saw hurt in her wet eyes.
"You still ask? Who started this dumb attack 'gainst the Germans that killed my father?"
"Who says he's dead? Maybe…" She didn't let him finish the sentence and slammed her hands on the edge of his bed.
"You killed him once, why another time? Why?" Tears ran over her face.
"You never change, Jones." It was René.
"Belloq… what the…"
The French pulled Marion softly away. "What a nice reunion, Dr.Jones."
"How…"
"I hoped you could give me some answers."
"Well, Belloq, as far as I can understand, the Germans have rebuilt this little dungeon for some revival."
"The Germans?"
"Yeah, to be exactly, the SS, Hitler's secret police."
"They are still searching for relicts."
"During your absence they lost the war."
"War? There was a war? Which year do we have?"
"1946. Yeah, there was a second World War. It ended last year, but it seems like they are planning to start it again."
"What do they need me for?"
"I dunno. Has something to do with the ark of the covenant."
"Very interesting."
Marion came back, her tears seemed to have dryed.
"Listen, I'm sorry, but…"
"Keep your excuses for yourself. As soon as we get outta here, I grab my gear and you'll never hear from me again!"
"They'll resurrect him, be sure!"
"What do you want from me? Should I throw myself in your arms and let my tears be dryed by you?"
René watch her moving around Indy's bed. "Such an adorable woman…"
Both Indy and Marion stared at Belloq.
A smile enlightened her face. "When Americans get horny, French get passionate."
"What do ya wanna say with that?"
Now René's face enlightened with a smile. "Peut-être you have French ancestors."
Indy felt like a fool. Marion was mad at him, more than mad, furious- and right now she was flirting with his biggest enemy ever. He really felt like a fool.
And he deserved it.
The door opened. Himmler himself payed them a visit. "I see you are in nice company, Monsieur Belloq."
"Oui, would you please tell me who you are?"
"Oh, I would have guessed Dr. Jones told you. Well, my name is Himmler, I'm the leader of the German secret police, SS."
"Of course you are. I remember your name. Mr Toht mentioned you."
"He is not worth to be resurrected. Please follow me."
"I would love to take Miss Ravenwood with me? I think I'm a better protecter than the other monsieur in this room."
"I'm afraid not. However, be sure: We will guarantee for her savety."
He nooded. "Adieu, Marion." He gave her a kiss on the hand.
When they were gone, Indiana got up from the bed.
"Disappointed?"
"Bout what?"
"He didn't take ya with 'im."
"At least he tried. More than I can recall from you!"
"What are you mad bout? They have some sort of resurrection machine. They'll revive your dad too, if he's really dead."
"IF HE'S REALLY DEAD?" She screamed. "HOW OFTEN DO YOU CONSIDER TO KILL 'IM?"
"Would you please calm down? Your temper won't help us here!"
"WATCH OUT WHAT YOU'RE SAYING, MISTER! The guy you're just talking bout is my dad! And you're speaking from death as it's getting up in the morning!"
"Marion, please."
"No, I won't shut up this time!" She pointed with the finger at him. "You've never known who bad you hurt Abner 20 years back! It was worse for him than for me!"
"And we are getting there again…"
"Yeah, we're gettin there again! Do you hold some sort of grudge against the Ravenwoods or what?"
"You know why I left. It was better that way."
"Cause you're a bum, not willing to face some sort of responsibility!"
"OF COURSE YOU'RE RIGHT! YOU ALWAYS ARE!"
"Could you once in a lifetime admit you've made a mistake and you're sorry for it?"
"How often did I tell you I'm sorry."
"Apparently it was not enough."
"What should I do? Fall on my knees and beg you pardon?"
"Would be a start."
He rolled his eyes. "Listen, if you'd know me like all my friends do, you knew how sorry I felt."
"Maybe you never saw me as a friend."
"Then what else?"
"Just a lover. Or some sort of Lolita."
"There we go again."
"No, no…" She shook her head. "Please, this one time. Let us face our problems."
"Okay, alright, guess we have the time."
"There: You always have to check if there's time for me."
"No, this wasn't meant like that. Just wanna get outta here."
"So do I."
"Well, first problem is?"
"Am I just some sort of fill in or a real love?"
"How could you ever think you're a fill in? Did I ever give you the feeling?"
"Maybe this is ridiculous."
"No, it's not. Anyway, you started it."
"Alright… maybe sometimes, you are so… so…"
"So what?"
"You forget our dates, you are always occupied with your job, you stand me up, whatever."
"Yeah, and I always apologize."
"That's not enough. You think you can excuse yourself for everything. Some things need to be handled with care."
"Like what?"
"You just love to be the center of everything, it's the most important thing for you! Without you the museum is nothing, without you Marcus is nothing, without you I am nothing. That's what you think!"
"That's ludicrous!"
"No, doc, it's not! You say sorry and everybody forgives you 'cause you know they depend on you."
"what should I do, I have a really- well, exhausting job."
"Exhausting for whom? Your little billy?"
"What are you, jealous?"
"Up to my bones."
"Listen, Marion. I have ever been a lone wolf. My dad early took me with him to digs, Mom died when I was still a little kid. There was never a real family for me, who cared and asked how was your day. Maybe that's why I drown in work, have one affair after another." He touched her softly on the cheek. "My family consists of Marcus."
"Yeah, and some sort of relatives spred all over the world like Sallah, little Short Round, me."
"I really have a big family, eh?"
"As long as you still have 'em, you're never gonna be alone. And with your dad… Things can only get better."
He gave her a hug and a kiss on the forehead.
"You're once again the center of attention…" she said with a smile playing on her lips.
"True, we changed the subject from your problems to my problems… any problems with that, honey?"
"No, I'm used to it, thanks."
Indy whispered, "What do you think, when is Belloq goin to return?"
"Hm", her hand played with his shirt, "never I hope."
Their lips met for a hungry kiss, one, that only tempted the appetite.
"You're playin with him like with a toy."
"Of course", she said under breath, "women also want a little joy in life."
"I see. Let me give you that joy."
Before her thoughts drifted into nasty regions, a last one hit her mind. That man now laying on the top of her and giving her all pleasures with his mouth, he had changed.
Some time later Marion awoke by a sound coming from the door. Indy still slept next to her.
The room was dimmly lighted and all she could see were two figures standing in the doorframe. Then they were being pushed inside.
When they got closer she recognized one of them: Her father! Yes, he was alive, but how…?
The other man… it was Sallah! So he was also alive.
"Dad! Sallah! I'm so glad to see you!!"
She began to tickle Indy at a very sensitive spot: His ear. "Wake up!"
After being sure that he was awake by now, she got up and hugged them. They seemed puzzled, nearly shocked.
"What's up with you two?"
Finally Abner found the strength to speak.
"I-I was dead, Marion. Suddenly I awoke and then… there were corpses next to me."
"Corpses?" It was Indy. He went over to Sallah and greeted his friend.
"Yes… They are reviving the whole SS I guess."
"But that means… if they can revive everybody as often as they like, then they would be unbeatable."
"An army of thousands…" Marion thought. "Are they reviving you via the ark?"
"Yes."
"But what do they need you for, dad?"
"I helped them to control it."
Both his daughter and Indy looked shocked. "So you helped those idiots?"
"I had to."
"No Abner, everybody has a choice! What would they have done if you didn't help 'em?"
"They warned me, they would bring my daughter here. Looks like it happened nevertheless."
"We have to get into the storage room and destroy the ark."
"Marion!" Indy was surprised by her sudden outburst.
"I know Jones. You hate to destroy archeological artefacts, make an exaption this time, all right?"
Her father joined their argument. "No. We won't destroy something so valuable. Are you crazy?"
"No Dad, I'm not, do you see another way? We haven't even been into that storage room and have no idea on how to get the ark outta there."
"The Nazis have an airport very close to this dig. We might be able to fly it out."
"So everybody's against me? Fine."
"I think we outnumbered you, Ma. We should find a way outta this cell."
She gave Indy and amused look at the use of that nickname. "Heard it right? Ya just called me Ma? Who am I? Some egyptian goddess?"
He chuckled. "Yeah. Maybe you could use some of your supernatural power to get us outta here?" [han solo said the same in ROTJ]
She gave him a grin. Her father eyed them during their teasing.
"No, really, I tell you… I want that stupid thing destroyed."
"Darling, I see you are a little mixed up, but…"
"Dad, I'm NOT mixed up. I simply want to lead a happy life!"
Suddenly the door opened and Belloq entered.
"Cherie… I came to take you. The Germans finally allowed me to free you."
He kissed her hand.
"Really? I'm pleased… René."
"I want you to attend the biggest revival of all."
She gave him a pleasant smile. Before she left she said to the others: "Bye, bye, buddies."
Indy didn't seem to be lucky about that twist.
"Who was that?"
"An old friend of mine, Abner."
"Looks like Marion is quite famous among the archeologists."
"Belloq isn't an archeologist, he's a tomb raider."
"Jones is jealous…" The old Ravenwood smiled.
Sallah watched Indy carefully, but then he went over to his friend and hugged him. "It's good to see you, Indy!"
"I'm glad to see you, Sallah. Your wife was worried. She sent me a telegramm that you are missing."
"Jones, you are a real friend!"
"The biggest revival of all… what did Belloq mean by that?" Abner was confused.
"Oh, I think I know who that is. The Nazi leader himself."
Marion and René went through the corridors until they arrived at a big, ironed door. Guards in black were standing at the entrance.
She thought that Belloq must have quite a crush on her, if he showed her the way to the storage room of the ark.
They entered and her breathing stopped for mere seconds.
This was a huge hall with Nazi emblems hanging everywhere. A large stairway led to a higher area where Himmler was standing with his treasure.
Many officers were in this hall, having guns in their hands.
It was a complete silence. Nobody dared to speak.
Marion could see that Himmler was holding something in his hands which looked like a vase. Then he began in German:
"Countrymen, here are the ashes of our real leader. He founded the 1000 years old empire. And now we have gathered here to celebrate his resurrection."
The speech lasted on and Marion asked herself what that guy was talking about. She didn't understand a word and the strange gestures didn't help much either.
Then a humming began.
Himmler moved over to the ark and held the vase next to it.
When he was about to open it, Marion remembered Indy's words not to watch the power of God; therefore, she turned away.
René didn't realize that and continued staring.
Suddenly a warming breeze hit her face, followed by a beam of light.
Then nothing happened.
A fast glance over to Belloq told her that he was impatient. He awaited something. His hands were clenched to fists and he trembled. His eyes were focussed on the happenings going on at the top of the stairs.
She was curious; nevertheless, she had to look away… Fight it, Marion, fight it!
You could have heard a needle fall to the ground now…
A scratching sound cut the silence.
A sigh came from Belloq.
A scream followed. "You Frenchman, you are worth nothing!"
She dared to look up. Himmler was furious. That vase was still in his hands.
"Why didn't it work?"
"I'm sorry, I don't know why."
"Why didn't the resurrection of our Fuehrer work? You are a fault! Bring Jones here!"
"He won't help you."
"Oh, I think he will."
Marion froze under the evil grin of Himmler.
After some time Indy arrived with Sallah and Abner.
He looked at her questioning.
Then Himmler's voice chimed through the hall.
"Dr. Jones, we need you here."
"What should a German idiot want from me?"
The man smiled. "Your insults won't easen the situation. I want you to revive Hitler, our Fuehrer!"
At the name of their leader the other Germans began to applaude.
"I won't do that!"
Himmler came down the stairs to give Indy an evil eye.
"So you won't?"
"No, never."
"Maybe I can change your opinion."
"How?" He barked.
The SS officer took a gun from his belt. Then he slowly went over to Marion and pulled her close to him, arming at her head.
She was helpless.
Indy and Abner draw near to Himmler, but were held back by soldiers.
"So Mr.Jones, I think you should reconsider."
He gulped. "Wait, wait."
"I'm going to shoot your girlfriend. If you still refuse to resurrect my Fuehrer, then she will be dead. If you revive him, then you will be allowed to also revive her."
Marion made 'no' with her head. "Don't Jones! Don't let them resurrect that German monster!"
Abner was too shaken up to say something.
Drops of sweat ran down Indy's head.
Marion felt how she began to tremble from inside. The cold steal at her face frightened her.
Then there was a sudden sound which cut the growing silence.
First, it was a simple 'click', followed by an ear-cutting sound.
Indy saw how Marion sank to the ground, blood running out of a wound in her head.