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Trinkets and Curses
Recap of last time:
"Then I thank you, Ms. Winters. Come Watson! The game is afoot!" Holmes shot out the door followed by Doctor Watson. The three people left in the entry hall were slightly dazed, at the speed with which Holmes had left to find Moriarty.
"Well, I think it'd be best if I get those scrolls now," Rissa grinned and she pulled them out of…
Chapter 5
A small hidden nook under the very steps of Mr. Holmes' residence.
"That's where you hid them?" Alex frowned. "It doesn't seem like a very good hiding place to me."
"Think of it this way, where would my sadistic family look for my valuables? My room or my brother's nemesis? They would check my room and since they believe that females are inferior to males they would not believe that I would know and understand who and what my step brother was."
"You referred to your step brother as your half-brother to Mr. Holmes, why?" Ardeth frowned.
"Bit of a slip on my part, but while Mr. Holmes is a brilliant detective, I only trust certain people with the knowledge of the Scorpion line. You two are the only ones to know since before my mother passed," Rissa replied softly.
"Good," Ardeth stated. "Should the Scorpion King rise again, he shall not come after you unless he knows of you."
"So far, Ardeth, everything is boiling down to the Scorpion King. Do you think we should check with Uncle Jon to see if he still has that diamond from the top of Amon Sher?" Alex asked Ardeth.
"Your mother's brother stole the diamond from the top of Amon Sher!" Ardeth gaped in surprise at Alex.
"So, I guess we're searching for Alex's Uncle. Does he have any habits?" Rissa asked softly.
"Yes. He is known as Jonathon Carnahan, a man who gambles and lives in pubs."
"Oh! I think I know him! He strayed to the Bronze Dagger once or twice! He's probably at the Red Inn," Rissa grinned as she tucked her scrolls under her shirt and led the way to Jonathon. "Not that anyone would look twice at him, no offence Alex, but I like to keep a wary eye out for all those who would steal what does not belong to them."
"That's how you know where Uncle Jon is?" Alex asked wincing.
"Yes. But you learn much in the thieves' quarters of this city. I grew up around that area. I have enough allies that we should be fairly safe… but your friend will draw some attention…"
"Is that a bad thing?" Ardeth frowned.
"In the thieves quarters, the deadlier… the better you look to kill. They are at war with the assassins… It would be wise to shield your face, Ardeth. I will do my best to get us all there in one piece, but Alex may just have to use his knives and you your scimitars."
"And what will you use?" Ardeth asked.
"My gift should be enough," Rissa replied coldly.
"Your gift of aura sensing?" Alex whispered.
"Yes and no," Rissa frowned. "I will explain later, Alex. Right now we are about to walk into an ambush. Follow my lead. Iliad! You will not best me with this poor excuse for a rat trap!"
"Light! Why have you returned here?" Iliad, a female thief slipped from the shadows.
"Iliad, my business is my own," Rissa growled. "And the same goes for my companions."
"You keep strange company for a thief, Light," Iliad growled.
"And you are still the daughter of a jackal," Rissa spat back her eyes filling with something akin to a warning. "Know your place, jackal's daughter, and I might spare you a meeting with the master trickster."
"You are full of hot air, Light, or do you still consider yourself the trickster's princess?" Iliad hissed.
"Do you still claim to know my birthright?" Rissa smirked, "Leave now, you flee bitten dog. Go tell your bitch of a mother that she'd best watch you better. I could have killed you ten times by now."
"Oy! It's Light!" a boy ran forward with a small army of teens and younger children, "Light!"
"Flame! You've grown little brother!" Rissa picked up a seven year old little boy and pulled him into a hug.
"You'll get what's coming to you, Light! I swear it on my father's knives!" Iliad hissed as she took off and disappeared into the shadows.
"I missed you, Light!" Flame hugged her tightly.
"Shh, I can not stay, little one. I'm seeking someone. Do you by chance know where Silly J. hides tonight?"
"Silly J.? He's at the Red Inn."
"Thank you little brother. Now, listen to me, and listen well. Find Midas and stay with him. Tell him I sent you and that 'The Murder is on the trail and the Light travels to the Land of Sand.' He will know what it means."
"Light, are you leaving once you get Silly J.?" Flame pouted.
"Flame, when we met, I told you we travel different paths that shall cross but a few times. You will live a happy life if you go to Midas now."
"Goodbye Light, I'll miss you," Flame whispered and ran off into a deserted alley.
"Rissa, why are they calling you 'Light'?" Alex asked softly, so as not to draw attention.
"It's what the thieves' call me, and I suggest you go by names I call you when we run into Midas."
"How long before we reach Jonathon?" Ardeth asked.
"Night and Shadow," Rissa grinned. "I would like you to meet Midas, King of thieves."
"Princess Light, where have you been?" Midas glared down at her.
"I was stolen away, as you well know, Midas. Night and Shadow have bravely born their way to free me. You did receive the message I sent with Flame?"
"Yes. I wish you well, Princess Light," Midas bowed before he disappeared.
"The Red Inn is only around the corner my friends. We must make haste, an ill wind has followed us since we set foot here, always be on your guard…" Rissa cautioned the Medjai.
"Would that be me? Princess Light?" a dark shadow hissed.
"Serpent, leave or do you not fear me and Midas enough to hear his warning to you?" Rissa let a flicker of hatred wash through her eyes, only Ardeth seemed to notice this.
"I will leave for now, but when you return here, know that you shall be mine, sweet Princess, and that we shall rule the guild!" Serpent laughed as he dodged a broken piece of pottery Rissa threw at him.
"He will never win," Rissa stated as they waltzed into the Red Inn. Rissa marched straight up to the bar tender, "Yuki, I have a message that is of great importance to Midas. Tell him that 'The Snake tries to poison the Master.' That is all you need say to him. Oh, and by chance could you direct me to Silly J.? He owes Night a few rounds."
"Aye, Silly J. is in the room at the far end, he's been sleeping it off. Almost made a mess on the bar, but he held it in. Out like a light once Rock got him to bed."
"My thanks Yuki; Midas chose wisely," Rissa grinned at Yuki who only blushed and nodded at the complement. Then Rissa nodded to Ardeth and Alex, together they reached Jonathon's door and threw it open.
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Jonathon squeaked. "Princess! Um, to what do I owe this honor?"
"Silly J., we have come for one thing the one from the Oasis. It is to be returned if HE is not to rise a third time," Rissa nearly laughed as Jonathon swore in fright and quickly forked over the Diamond of Amon Sher to her.
"Take it! I've had enough of bloody mummies to last me a millennia!" Jonathon squeaked.
"Silly J., say hello to your nephew, Shadow, and your old friend, Night," Rissa grinned when Jonathon caught sight of Alex and Ardeth.
"You!" Jonathon backed away, "Tell Evy to leave me out of this one!"
"She cannot be told anything, as she is indisposed at a local hospital," Ardeth responded coldly.
"Now is not the time for arguments, trouble comes this way, in the form of a small constable task force. They will be here in thirty minutes. Silly J. you're coming with us and you should at least stay at your sister's house to protect it and yourself. Alex and I will go with Mr. Ardeth."
"Princess, are you sure that is wise?"
"Silly J. do you wish to be caught? Gather your things immediately and leave for your sister's home, now," Rissa growled and stormed out of the room after handing the diamond to Ardeth. She calmed herself once on the stairs and quickly made her way back to the bar. "Yuki, constables in twenty."
"Many thanks Princess," Yuki smiled thankfully. "Oi! You lot! Any of you wanted by the constables get out now!"
"You're welcome, Yuki. Yuki, you and Midas have my blessing. Sorry I won't be there for the wedding," Rissa waved to the stunned Yuki, and walked out the door with Jonathon, Alex, and Ardeth.
"Well, that was a unique experience, not unlike the Casabas at home," Ardeth mumbled.
"Only it's all Midas' crew instead of your people, right?" Rissa chuckled. "Well, let's catch a ride down to your home!"
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