A/N: Ok! Finally, and ending is in sight for this story, but it's not here just yet! ^_^ Miraculously, this all hit me while listening to the Spice Girls on the radio ... ok ok, I'll admit it, when I was young I worshipped them, but that phase is LONG passed, so ...

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Chapter 9: The Amulet

Nice work Tenoh. Great predicament you've thrown us into ... yet again. Ryu grumbled, throwing the remote on the couch stretching out. Hey, how many times do I have to tell you!?! That whole thing in Tibet was NOT my fault!! I know I know, it's was the *grave robbers*... He replied in a sarcastic tone before a pillow was smashed into his face. Michi laughed as the cushion slid down to the floor, his nose completely red. Glaring at the two girls he stormed out of the room and back to his own chamber to get dressed.

I guess it's back to the library today. The blonde mumbled to herself as she stood up, when something fell out of her pocket. It hit the floor with a soft tinkling, causing Michi to look downwards. She reached down and picked it up by the silver chain - the amulet of Set. Haruka suddenly felt an overwhelming sense wash over her, like everything around her had suddenly become dead and lifeless. A deep voice was mumbling something, red pupils glowed darkly from behind Michi's aqua hair. Mi ... Michi ... A heavy feeling fell over Haruka's shoulders, she tried to extend her hand to grab the amulet but felt something strongly pulling her back. Michi ... le-let go of it! For a moment the woman looked down, and the blonde used all of her strength to grab the amulet from the woman's palm.

Michi immediately collapsed into Haruka's arms, as Ryu came running out. What the hell was that? It felt so cold and ... and ... Haruka finished his sentence for him. What's in your hand? he asked, pointing to the dangling chain. Uhh, nothing. Ryu said in a stern voice, what _is_ it? Well you see, after we looked at the box--- YOU OPENED THE BOX!? He suddenly cut her off in a raging fury. Grabbing the chain he pulled the amulet from her hand, No wonder why that stupid meteor thing is coming at us!!! Can't you contain your curiosity!? And you tell me that _I'm_ the one who does stupid things!!!!!! Heh, well, at least now we actually have something to do! The blonde replied, attempting a laugh. I mean, we're gonna look back on this later and just laugh! Ryu shot off a serious look. Too soon? Ok ... Haruka sighed and lay Michi on the couch. Let's head to the library. Maybe we can find the way to activate it's holy powers. Haruka suggested, trying to lighten the mess she created. Ryu shook his head in disbelief and threw his rucksack over his shoulder. When this is all over, remind me to kill you.