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CHUGGA CHUGGA....sput...sput...kapow!
The whole car shook. It was a good thing Evy had made them all fasten the rusty seat belt, or Aira swore that she would have been tossed out of the car.
What happened? She asked as she stumbled out of the car.
I don't know! Rick answered her, It seems just to have died!
Evy said, It will take hours to repair it! Sorry kids, but I don't think we will make it to the tomb today.
The four teenagers let out a groan of disappointment, they had really wanted to visit the tomb.
Aira turned to Jamie, Well, I guess we don't have to worry about curses then, squirt.
I don't know about that sprite! Logan said walking over to Aira. Perhaps you could exercise a bit of influence over the car?
Do you mean?
Aira slowly approached the car where the three older men were working on the car. Aira had troubles speaking to adults that she hardly knew.
Er, um..you mind if I take a look? She asked Rick.
You think you can fix it?
Well, I have a hunch that I can start it..
Rick shrugged and smiled, If you say so.
Aira laid her hands on the engine and concentrated hard. She had never attempted to start up a vehicle before.
With a roar, the car sprang to life. Aira jumped back and fell to the ground. Her heart was pounding, the car had scared her really badly.
Are you okay? Alex had come running over to help her up.
Yeah, I'm..just..fine.. Truth is, it had taken more energy then she had thought to start up the car.
Nice job, sprite. Logan winked to her as the group piled back into the car.
Jamie looked like he wanted to know why she was so shaky, but she mumbled, and Jamie nodded and struck up a conversation with Alex.
So, what kind of sports do you play?
~*~
About half an hour later, the group arrived at the tomb. Aira was still a little jumpy from the incident, but she was confident that it would wear off. Instead of being worried about herself, she was overcome by the fact they were about to go in a-honest-to-goodness-real-live-EYGPTIAN-TOMB! Well hopefully not live, but she knew what she meant, at least she thought she knew what she meant.
All this thinking was getting to Aira's head, she finally resolved just to go with it.
Aira? Are you okay? Evy asked putting a motherly hand on her shoulder.
Um..yeah, its just a headache.
Oh, well I have some Tylenol if you need it.
No! I'm fine! Aira smiled and waved it off. Evy didn't look totally convinced, but Aira smiled and continued, Thanks for worrying about me though!
Evy smiled and went over to help Rick with the equipment and Aira went over to hang out with the guys.
Hey Alex! Do you believe in curses?
Come again Bobby?
Mummies and curses and all that stuff, do you believe in it?
Ah well, Aira saw him grab his right wrist again, I don't know, I guess it could be true.
Hey guys!
The three spun around.
Aw...did I scare you? Aira said with a grin, something about Bobby seemed very suspicious.
Ah, no! We just thought you were in the car still thats all!
Okay! But don't you think it is cool that we are going into a tomb and all? Aira smiled happily, though, as a prankster herself, she knew when someone was planning something.
Oh! Yeah! It should be a real scream! Bobby said, smiling sneakily back at her and heading off with Alex.
Okay, it was basically affirmed. She thought, What an idiot! I know he's planning something, but what?
Hey Airy! Jamie said quietly, I have something to tell you.
What it is it squirt? Aira went over closer to Jamie.
I just thought you should know- Bobby is planning to try to scare you with a mummy made out of ice and toilet paper.
But wouldn't that melt in this heat? Aira thoughtfully asked.
This just struck Jamie, Yeah, I guess so, but they don't know that do they?
I guess they don't! The two laughed happily and they headed off to join the others as they prepared to enter the tomb!