We got out of the temple and tried to run out of Hamunaptra itself, dodging the falling statues and towers. We finally made it out, and watched sand sprout up, covering up the last ruins of Hamunaptra. That's when I noticed something missing.
Alexa: Where's Ardeth?
I turned around and looked at Rick.
Rick: He . . . did it to save you.
Alexa: No . . . . . . . .
I fell to my knees, with salty tears running down my face. I heard footprints and felt a hand on my back Evy sat there with me, comforting me. I cried to myself in silence. I slowly stood up, and faced Rick and Jonathan, who were watching me mournfully. Tears ran down my face, as my long black hair blew in the wind. Slowly and mournfully I began to walk past Rick and Jonathan, to where? I do not know and I really didn't care. Nothing matter to me any more. Someone grabbed my hand, not wantting me to leave. More tears ran down my face, as I turned around. I looked up and saw it was Ardeth who had my hand. I let more tears run down my face as I hugged him tightly. I was happy yet I was still crying. I cried a little bit hard, and then I stopped.
Ardeth: It's all right, I'm here.
I smiled and looked at Evy, Jonathan, and Rick. Ardeth turned round as well to face them.
Ardeth: You've earned the respect and gratitude of me and my people
Jonathan: Yes, well, it was nothing.
Ardeth: May Allah smile upon you always. Kissed his finger, puts it to his forehead and points it towards everyone.
Jonathan: Well, I guess we go empty handed again.
Rick: I wouldn't say that. smiles sweetly at Evy
Rick kissed Evy, Ardeth just smiled and Jonathan just tried to ignore them. I smiled at them too.
Evy: What?
Alexa: Oh, nothing. grin I just wanted to say . . . I told you so.
Evy thought about it fro a moment and then she got it. She just smiled at me then Rick. She gave me a Look that said . . . . "Well? Don't just stand there, get yours." Ardeth walked up to me.
Ardeth: I was wondering if perhaps you'd be interested in living with me and the Medjai? If you don't want to then that's fine. You don't have to, I will understand.
I looked at Evy who just smiled and gave me another look that said, " Go get him, tiger."
Alexa: I would love to.
Ardeth got us a camel and he helped me on. Then he got on himself.
Alexa: I will miss you all, very much. Write to me alright?
Jonathan: Yes, anytime.
Rick: Stay out of trouble.
Evy: Bye Alexa, Bye Ardeth.
Ardeth clicked his tongue and the camel turned to the left and began to walk towards the Medjai campsite.
Jonathan: Their just leaving us here.
I began to giggle as we set off foe another adventure with a new friend . . . . or maybe he'll become more than a friend. But that was our story, many good men died for a mistake that my sister made, many bad men died because of that mistake.
But then again . . . . Death Is Only The Beginning.
