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Trinkets and Curses
Recap of last time:
"Rissa, why did you not obey me?" Ardeth growled slightly.
"Because I SEE what you clearly have overlooked!" Rissa hissed softly at Ardeth, "Look at his mannerisms! Look at the hair! I'm a descendent of his, of that I have no doubt."
"So, since you can SEE, what is it that I'm being so blind to?" Ardeth glowered back wanting to remove his arm, but not daring to.
"He's the head and the beginning of the Scorpion line. He is the Scorpion King, before he became King; an assassin."
Chapter 7
"You mean to tell me that you're in the family line of the guy that tried to kill my dad and mum, not to mention take over the world a few years ago?" Alex stared at her in astonishment.
"How could my ancestor have been alive a few years ago?" Rissa asked curiously.
"He sold his soul to Anubis, in order to complete his mission," Ardeth replied coldly.
"Okay, first off, I know nothing about that! I know about how it all began, but not the ending. My ancestor was an Akkadian and grew up in the Valley of Death. Home to all Akkadians. They were few in number and a dying breed. One day my ancestor, his half-brother, and another Akkadian were sent for by one of the kings that Memnon was trying to destroy. They met with said king and accepted their payment for the murder of Memnon's Sorcerer. They were betrayed by the son of the very king who had hired them. The son cut off his own father's head to please Memnon. My ancestor was captured and left to die death by fire ants with a horse thief. The very thief we saw but moments ago. The thief helped my ancestor escape and we are to the point where they are about to take the Sorceress from Memnon for the first time."
"So, you know only this much?" Ardeth glanced at the girl.
"There is a bit more written on the scrolls, but some only becomes clear after something of monumental importance has happened to its holder. I know just enough that we may be able to join my ancestor and the Sorceress away from Memnon. Ardeth, it is best we get supplies for the desert. It will be a rather long journey."
"I have enough," Ardeth glared at Rissa. "Do not wander."
"Ardeth, I don't understand, she says that the Scorpion King isn't evil, right?" Alex asked.
"Yes Alex, she is saying that."
"Guys, if we plan on going with my ancestor, we'd best start walking out into the desert. Who knows, maybe we'll run into that Scientist mentioned within the scrolls…"
"Scientist?" Ardeth questioned cautiously.
"He's got the formula for gun powder and all it needs is a bit of salt," Rissa shrugged as the three of the trudged into the desert. Ardeth leading the small band. Surprisingly, they came upon the scientist blowing up a sand dune and yelling ecstatically. They also sighted the Akkadian, Sorceress, and thief. "Hello again," Rissa smiled politely at her ancestors, the thief and the scientist.
"Why are you smiling?" the Akkadian frowned.
"As odd as this request may seem… we'd like to travel with you, Mathias," Rissa's eyes glazed over for a moment as his name came to her.
"Who are you and how do you know my name?" Mathias glared and pulled a sword out on her.
"I'm Rissa, this is Alex, and the man who's got the unusual tattoos on his face is Ardeth," Rissa replied. "And as insane as it may sound, the Sorceress and I have a bit more in common than I'd like to say."
"You're a sorceress too?" Mathias raised his eyebrow.
"Well, I'm descended from one, but the thing is that no one has taught me how to control it. So, it's a bit more of an annoyance than a help," Rissa sighed. "So, what say you?"
"You may travel with us, but how do we know that you are not loyal to Memnon?"
"By the simple fact that you are not the last Akkadian, in this time," Rissa replied. This made Mathias frown. "Yes, I'm descended not only from an Akkadian, but a Sorceress as well. Interesting combination, is it not?"
"Rissa! Why did you not tell me you were the descendant of a Sorceress?" Ardeth fixed his gaze down on the young woman beside him.
"You didn't need to know. It's not like I want everyone to know all my tricks," Rissa rolled her eyes. "Besides, I can trust Mathias. I'm still not sure if you deserve my trust. Alex, I have complete faith in… but you are another matter entirely!"
"Rissa, Ardeth, STOP FIGHTING!" Alex yelled loudly getting everyone's attention. "Now look, this gentleman has said we can join him against Memnon, who is supposedly the best Warrior-King in the known world. Get rid of the tyrant now, argue latter! They're acting like they're younger than me!" Alex muttered irritably.
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