House of Gold:
The club had defeated Senkhara, found the Mask of Anubis and were now face to face with Victor Sr. who was determined to get the Mask.
"Hand over that Mask," said Victor sr.
Victor sr. put down the box and walked toward Nina. But Amber, Aaron and Alfie got in front of him and blocked his way.
"If you want the Mask, you have to get past us first," said Aaron.
"This is my lucky day," said Victor sr.
Victor Sr. easily threw Amber, Aaron and Alfie aside and he also easily threw Eddie and Patricia to the ground. Victor sr. walked toward Nina, who was trying to protect the Mask. Victor sr. managed to grab hold of the Mask and pushed Nina away from the mask onto the ground. Victor sr. held up the Mask.
"Eternal life is mine," said Victor sr.
"Then eternal is about to be cut short," said a familiar voice.
Victor Sr. turned and saw Joy standing with a baseball bat. Joy swung the baseball bat and smashed the mini house into pieces and this caused Victor sr. to have a huge headache attack. Victor sr. ran away with the Mask.
"No, he's is getting away with the Mask," said Aaron.
"We can't let him get away, hurry," said Eddie.
The club ran after Victor Sr. and Nina walked up Joy.
"So you were the one who helped us all this time?" Asked Nina.
Joy nodded her head.
"We need to go and hurry up, before he gets the Tears of Gold," said Joy.
Nina and Joy ran after the rest of club. Meanwhile, Victor Sr. was out of the secret room and standing in the cellar. The rest of the club came out of the secret room.
"You guys are too late, with the Tears of Gold I don't need the mini house anymore," said Victor sr.
Victor sr. turned and hit the mirror, a white flash of light appeared and Victor jr. had swapped places with his father again. The club looked with stunned faces at Victor jr. as they had no idea what just happened.
"What was that?" Asked Eddie.
"That was Victor's father," said Joy.
"His father?" Asked Patricia.
Eddie ran toward Victor Jr. but Joy stopped him.
"Eddie, this is his son Victor," said Joy.
"So let me get this straight, there are two Victor's," said Aaron.
"Victor sr. and Victor jr., said Joy.
"And I thought one Victor was scary enough," said Amber.
"But what happens when this Victor to possess the Tears of Gold and put it in the elixir," said Nina.
Victor jr. started laughing after hearing what Nina said.
"Oh do you think that's funny?" Asked Nina.
"Quite a bit," said Victor jr.
Victor jr. reached inside pocket of his coat, Victor Jr. pulled out the Mask of Anubis.
"He can't finish that elixir," said Victor jr.
"Victor is a genius," cheered Alfie.
"Victor, you miserable wimp, That mask is mine, It belongs to the Rodenmaars," said Victor sr.
"You think I'm a nitwit, a ragamuffin, a worthless being," said Victor jr.
"You're are all of those things," said Victor sr.
"Oh yes? And who stands here with the Mask in his hand," said Victor jr.
"If you don't give me that mask right now, you're not my son anymore,' said Victor sr.
"You know what father," said Victor jr.
Victor Jr. turned around to the club and looked at Joy's baseball bat.
"May I?" asked Victor jr.
"Of course," said Joy.
Joy handed Victor jr. the baseball bat and he walked over to the mirror.
"I don't care what you think anymore," said Victor jr.
Victor Jr. swung the baseball bat and smashed the mirror.
"And I didn't want to be your son anymore anyway," said Victor jr.
Victor Jr. walked toward the club, handed the bat back to Joy. Victor jr. grabbed the Mask and gave it to the club.
"Here," said Victor jr.
"Thank you Victor," said Nina.
The club walked out of the cellar and Joy stayed in the cellar. Joy gave Victor Jr. a hug and a kiss on his cheek and then she also walked out of the cellar. When Joy arrived in the hallway she walked to the front door and left the house.
The club entered Nina and Amber's room and they were over the moon that they had succeeded in obtaining the Mask of Anubis.
"We just really did it, we got the Mask of Anubis," cheered Aaron.
"And Senkhara and Victor's father is no longer standing in our way," said Patricia.
"But what should we do with the Mask now?" Asked Amber.
"Do we've bring it back to Egypt just like the Cup of Ankh?" Asked Alfie.
"I don't know guys," said Nina.
"We should at least keep it safe, so it can't fall into the wrong hands," said Patricia.
"But that isn't going to happen, Senkhara and Victor's father are gone," said Aaron.
"But Rufus and Omar are out there and they're probably still after the Mask of Anubis," said Eddie.
"That's true," said Alfie.
"And we also have another priority and that is to protect KT from that order, because they are also still out there," said Aaron.
"In other words we're far from finished with everything," said Amber.
"Nope, we're definitely not done," said Nina.
"Yeah, I was afraid you were going to say that," said Amber.
Nina picked up the Mask to take a look at it and got a strange feeling from it.
In the meantime at school. Otis was in the classroom cleaning up the stuff from the auction, while Joy walked quietly into the classroom. Otis sensed that someone was in the room and turned and saw Joy standing behind him. Otis walked up to Joy, she was about to say something, but Otis hugged her. Joy and Otis looked into each other's eyes and kissed each other.
A few moments Jerome, Mara, KT, Mason, Trudy and Isaac came home and were ready to celebrate. Trudy walked to the kitchen and grabbed a bottle of sparkling cider and some glasses.
"A joy with a party is fun, but it's even more fun with this woman," said Isaac.
"That's sweet,' said Trudy.
"You guys are back," said Nina, as she and the rest of the club entered the living room.
"Yes," said Mara. "But why weren't you guys at the auction?"
"Sorry, we had to do something else," said Nina.
"Why are you so dirty?" Asked KT.
"Story for another time, that's not important right now, "said Aaron.
"Yeah, like why does Trudy have a bottle of sparkling cider in her hand?" Asked Amber.
"Are we celebrating something?" asked Aaron.
"Shepard has lost," said Jerome.
"So my father can stay principal?" asked Eddie.
"Yes, but that's not the only reason we're celebrating," said Jerome.
"What else do we need to celebrate?" Asked Eddie.
"I'll will tell you in a minute, but first this," said Trudy.
Trudy opened the bottle and the cork flew through the living room, at the same time Otis walked into the living room with Joy on his back.
"That's a very nice way to welcome me back," said Joy, as she got of Otis' back.
Everybody but the club couldn't believe Joy was back. And right away she was welcomed very warmly by Trudy with a hug.
"I've missed you very much Trudy," said Joy.
"Oh sweetie, I'm so glad you're back," said Trudy.
"But you're so dirty, just like the rest of them, were you together or something?" asked Jerome.
"No, I haven't had a shower yet and what they have been up to I have no idea," lied Joy.
"Why were you off just like that?" Asked Mara.
"And why all to way to Greece?" Asked Trudy.
"Well, let's just be glad that Joy is back and let's not start asking questions now," said Isaac.
"Now that all my sweeties are together, I can tell you the big news," said Trudy.
"What big news? What did I miss?" Asked Joy.
"Isaac and I are getting married," said Trudy.
"What?" Asked Joy.
"That's great news," said Amber.
"Trudy, congratulations," said Nina.
"I'm really happy for you guys," said Joy.
"Yes, but there's so much to be arranged," said Trudy.
"Why don't I take charge of the wedding preparations as a gift to you?" Suggested Joy.
"You really wanna do that for us?" Asked Trudy.
"Yes, I'll be honored," said Joy.
"We should celebrate," said Isaac.
Trudy took the bottle of sparkling cider and poured cider for everyone and toasted the upcoming marriage of Isaac and Trudy.
"I'm going to make a list of everything I want," said Trudy.
"And I promise to do it for real, no more lies," said Joy.
"A little lie is no sin," said Isaac.
Joy gave Isaac a hug and the party continued.
In the meantime in the villa. Geoffrey and Caroline entered Fabian's room and walked toward the glass. Geoffrey took the bottle from his pocket and filled it with the fluid from the glass.
"We're so close now, we can't allow to let anything go wrong now," said Caroline.
"That will it happen again my love, I'll see to that personally," said Geoffrey.
"Is everything ready for phase two?" Asked Caroline.
"Yes, and I'll call him and let him know that we'll be back in action soon," said Geoffrey.
"Good, he knows what's at stake here," said Caroline.
"He knows and he wants it as much as we do," said Geoffrey.
"Soon the girl will suffer her fate and then we'll get what we want," said Caroline.
Geoffrey and Caroline left the room again. Fabian opened his eyes and had heard whole conversation and he knew Geoffrey and Caroline were up to
something with KT.
Back in the house, the party was still going on. Joy was grabbing drinks and Mason walked up to her.
"Hi, we haven't been introduced to each other yet, I'm Mason," said Mason, reaching his hand out to Mason.
"Joy, said Joy," as she shook Mason's hand.
"Otis' girlfriend," said Mason.
"Yeah, that's me," said Joy.
"Nice to finally meet you," said Mason.
"I remembering seeing you at Fabian's funeral, are you here for Nina?" Asked Joy.
"No, I live here now and go to school with you," said Mason.
"Whoa, I've missed quite a lot lately," said Joy.
"I guess not much, just that I'm your new housemate now," said Mason.
"So do you sleep in Eddie's room, in the bed of…?" Asked Joy, but she couldn't finish the sentence without getting upset.
"No, I didn't take over Fabian's bed, it's obviously still very hard for you, so I'm sleeping in the attic," said Mason.
"Okay, said Joy.
"But it was nice to meet you," said Mason.
"You too," said Joy.
Joy walked away and walked over to Otis and sat down next to him. Otis looked at Joy with a questioning look.
"What is it?" Asked Joy.
"Well I've quite a few questions actually," said Otis.
"Okay," said Joy.
"I mean you were in Greece overnight and now suddenly you're back," said Otis.
"You know, it's all a bit much to explain and I just can't yet, but it has nothing to do with you, really," said Joy.
"Good thing it has nothing to do with me, I've thought about it for quite a time, said Otis.
"I promise one day I'll tell you all about it," said Joy.
"And that you'll never go away again," said Otis.
"I promise," said Joy.
"And that you'll buy me lots of expensive gifts," joked Otis.
"Now you're going too far," said Joy.
"Did you at least brought me a souvenir?" Asked Otis.
Joy smiled and she gave Otis a kiss and together they went for another drink.
In the meantime, Nina had left the party for a while and had gone to her room. Nina sat down on her bed and looked at the picture of Fabian.
"We did it Fabian, we got the Mask of Anubis and we got rid of Senkhara. We owe a lot to you too, I don't think we would have ever done it without you," said Nina.
Nina turned around and was shocked to see the Mask of Anubis floating in the air.
"The gems," said the Mask.
"What?" Asked Nina.
"Restore the gems and then the Mask of Anubis is complete," said the Mask.
Why was the Mask of Anubis speaking to Nina? And what does it mean by the gems? What was going to be in store for the club next?
Side notes: 1. As of the next chapter, Victor Jr. will just be Victor again. 2. In my version, the Mask of Anubis has 3 gems, instead of 1.
