House of Mini Houses:
Amber was on the floor and looked with a bewildered look at Alfie.
"What was that?" Asked Amber.
"I did nothing," said Alfie, as he hid the chest under his covers
"Alfie what have you got there?" Asked Amber.
"Nothing," said Alfie.
Amber crawled over to Alfie's bed. Alfie hid the chest under his blanket.
"Alfie what is that?" Asked Amber.
"A homicidal hamster," said Alfie.
Amber removed the covers and gasped when she saw the chest.
"Is that the chest from Egypt?" Asked Amber.
Amber turned to Alfie and glared angerly at him.
"How do you get it?" Asked Amber.
"Maybe I took it with me," said Alfie.
"The chest that Nina wanted nothing to do with?" Asked Amber.
"Yes," said Alfie.
"Why did you take it?" Asked Amber.
"Because I was too curious," said Alfie.
"But this explains everything, this explains why Nina has nightmares again," said Amber,
"But that will be taken care of, because this chest is out of here," said Alfie.
Alfie stuffed the chest into a bag and picked up his shovel. Alfie left his room and Amber went after him.
"What are you doing?" Asked Amber.
"Bury it, we must bury the chest," said Alfie.
"What no, we need to see what's in there," said Amber.
"It's cursed," said Alfie.
Then Amber and Alfie heard footsteps coming from the cellar and quickly ran upstairs. Amber and Alfie went to Nina and Amber's room with the chest.
"Alfie tell me what's going on with that chest," said Amber.
"It's bad juju. We must bury the chest, no throw it into the ocean," said Alfie.
"Alfie I'm gonna get so mad at you," said Amber.
"Oh I really messed up," said Alfie.
"Alfie tell me everything now, said Amber.
"The chest looked so cool and I wanted to know what was in it, so I took it, said Alfie.
"But you knew Nina didn't want that, said Amber.
"I know, but I couldn't resist, said Alfie.
"What kind of chest is it? What's in it?" Asked Amber.
"Voodoo, it's a voodoo chest with Anubis house in it. It gives light, it makes scary noises, it causes "earthquakes," said Alfie.
"How?" Asked Amber.
"I don't know, I just know that by taking this chest that I cursed the house," said Alfie.
"That chest is responsible for everything that's happened here in the past few days?" Asked Amber.
"Yes and that's why we have to bury it," said Alfie.
"No, we've to tell Nina," said Amber.
"No please don't," begged Alfie.
"Alfie, Nina is having nightmares about Sarah again, she has a right to know," said Amber.
"Amber when I tell this Nina gets really mad at me," said Alfie.
"Either you tell or I do it," said Amber.
"Amber please don't say anything to Nina?" Begged Alfie.
"Okay I won't say anything," said Alfie.
"Thank you," said Alfie.
"But only if I can see what's in the chest," said Amber.
"No, you must not open this chest, you must never open it," said Alfie.
"Alfie we need to know exactly what's in it," said Amber.
"Voodoo, pure voodoo," said Alfie.
"Either I get to see what's inside or I go to Nina and tell her everything," said Amber.
"Okay, but not now and certainly not here," said Alfie.
"All right, tonight at 11:00 PM in the boys bathroom," said Amber.
"Deal," said Alfie.
In the meantime at school. Jerome and Otis were at their lockers. Jerome gave another mask he had to Otis.
"Here you go mate," said Jerome.
"Thank you," said Otis.
Otis put the mask into his bag and the two boys walked towards the drama room.
"We need to talk about something," said Jerome.
"About what?" Asked Otis.
"The senior prank," said Jerome.
"Why do you want to talk about that right now?" Asked Otis.
"Because we gotta make sure it's gonna be epic," said Jerome.
"Sure I would like to pull off a great senior prank too, but I'm focused on the school paper and Joy right now," said Otis.
"Otis you're one of the Anubis Stooges and one of the Golden Trio, you must join," said Jerome
"What do you have in mind?" Asked Otis.
"I've no idea yet, but if Alfie, you and I get together, we can come up with a senior prank," said Jerome.
"And then we'll go down school history as the best pranksters ever," said Otis.
"Look this is what I want to hear from you this joke is getting epic," said Jerome.
"No, it's gonna be legendary," said Otis.
"Legendary," said Jerome.
Jerome and Otis walked into the drama room.
At the same time, Mara was in the computer lab. Joy entered the computer lab.
"I'm done with my article," said Joy.
"Great then I'll put it on the site," said Mara.
"Can you do that?" Asked Joy.
"Yes, Otis taught me," said Mara.
Joy handed Mara her USB stick. Mara uploaded Joy's article to the site and placed it in the school newspaper.
"Then we're done," said Mara.
"The first school newspaper of the new school year," said Joy.
Mara presses enter. The school paper was online and the other version had been sent to the publisher. Mara grabbed her bag and left the computer lab with Joy.
A few hours later and all residents were home. Mara and Jerome were sitting in the living room discussing the makeover for Trudy, at the same time Alfie walked by and heard the conversation.
"Were you talking about a makeover?" Asked Alfie.
"Yes," said Mara.
"Who do you want to give a makeover to?" Asked Alfie.
"Trudy," said Mara.
"Oh but Super Alfie can help you with that," said Alfie
"Really?" Asked Mara.
"Yes," said Alfie.
"Mara, no that's not a good idea," said Jerome.
"Don't listen to him Alfie, tell me," said Mara.
"I know someone who is super good with makeovers and I can call him," said Alfie.
"Really would you like to do that?" Asked Mara.
"Of course I'm gonna give Mad Max a call as soon as possible," said Alfie.
Alfie left the living room and went to his room.
"Mad Max? This going to end badly," said Jerome.
"Have faith in Alfie," said Mara.
Later that night. Amber had sneaked into the boys' bathroom. Amber went into the bathroom and Alfie was already there waiting for her.
"You've to be very careful," said Alfie.
'I'll," said Amber.
Amber removed the top of the chest and saw the mini house.
"I don't understand what mini version of our house was doing in the tomb of Tutankhamun and Amneris," said Amber
"I don't know and I don't want to know either. But it's a voodoo house and with being buried as soon as possible and as deep as possible," said Alfie.
"But what if a dog or a mole finds it," said Amber.
"Do you have a better plan?" Asked Alfie.
Amber didn't answer and just looked down.
"I should never have taken the chest," said Alfie.
"Agreed," said Amber.
Alfie looked at the top of the chest and saw that there was something inside. Inside the chest. were 7 strange looking necklaces and what looked like a map. Alfie took the things out and laid them on the floor. Amber picked up the chains and Alfie looked at the map.
"Fabian would know what to do with this," said Amber.
"No, no, no, Fabian can't find out about this and neither should the rest. Because if they see that I've taken the chest with me, then I'm done for it. I say we bury it. Or better we burn it," said Alfie.
"If I promise not to say anything to the club, will you promise not to bury or burn the chest, said Amber.
"I promise, no I swear it," said Alfie.
Alfie reassembled the chest and he and Amber left the bathroom. But what Amber and Alfie didn't know that Victor Sr had heard everything.
The next day. Nina and Fabian walked down the hallway of the house.
"I checked the internet yesterday, but I can't find anything about the Mask of Anubis, said Fabian.
"That's too bad, said Nina.
"Hopefully Sarah will tell you something more in your next dream, said Fabian.
"But I don't want to dream at all. The Ankh is back. It must be over, said Nina.
"I also don't know it. But apparently we still need to do something, something with the Mask of Anubis, said Fabian.
"What if that takes super long to find? then I can never sleep again, said Nina.
"Hey, if you keep having nightmares and you don't want to sleep anymore, then I'll never sleep again. Then we'll stay awake together forever, said Fabian.
Nina hugged Fabian and was happy with his support.
"Do you want to do something fun together?" Asked Nina.
"Like what?" Asked Fabian.
"Let's go for some ice cream," suggested Nina.
"Yes, let's do it," said Fabian.
"Come on," said Nina.
Nina took Fabian's hand and dragged him to the door and together they left the house.
In the meantime, Jerome and Mara were sitting in the living room, Alfie walked into the living room and sat down with Mare and Jerome.
"Guys I've great news," said Alfie.
"What is it?" Asked Mara.
"Mad Max is coming tomorrow afternoon," said Alfie.
"That's great news," said Mara.
"All thanks to Super Alfie," said Alfie.
"Thank you Super Alfie," said Mara.
One day later in the afternoon. The doorbell rang and Trudy opened the door and a large bald man stood at the door.
"Who are you?" Asked Trudy.
"I'm Maximillian, but you can call me Mad Max," said Mad Max
"Hi Mad Max," said Trudy.
"I here for Trudy," said Mad Max.
"That's me," said Trudy.
Mad Max walked into the house and looked at Trudy.
"I like a challenge," said Mad Max.
"Excuse me?" Asked Trudy.
"I'm here for the makeover," said Mad Max.
"Make over? I don't know anything about a makeover," said Trudy.
"That's what they call a surprise. It's a present from Mara," said Mad Max.
"Oh what a sweetheart," said Trudy.
"Shall we start because it looks like there's a lot to do," said Mad Max.
Trudy said nothing and Mad Max grabbed his things and entered the house.
A few hours later, Jerome and Mara came back from the town and walked over to Jerome and Alfie's room. Alfie sat on his bed reading a comic book.
"Hey," said Jerome.
"Hello," said Alfie.
"Everything alright?" Asked Jerome.
"Yes and with you guys?" Asked Alfie.
"Yes," said Jerome.
"Mad Max is here," said Alfie
"Yeah, oh that's great," said Mara.
"I know right. And you must see his work, you must not miss this. This dude is so good, get asked for almost every horror movie, said Alfie.
"Excuse me, did you just say horror movie? Asked Jerome.
"Yeah, said Alfie.
Suddenly a scream came from Mara and KT's room. Jerome, Alfie and Mara ran upstairs and ran into the room. KT had her eyes covered with her hands, Jerome struggled to contain his laughter, and Mara looked shocked at Trudy, who was dressed all in black.
"And isn't she beauty?" Asked Mad Max.
"This is awesome Mad Max," said Alfie.
"He created a monster," joked Jerome.
"That's my specialty," said Mad Max.
"This is horrible," said Mara.
"Thank you. Thanks for the compliment," said Mad Max.
"This is truly your best work ever," said Alfie.
"Come on, I'll take a picture," said Mad Max.
"Can I be in the picture and can you send it to me?" Asked Alfie.
"No problem," said Mad Max
Alfie joined Trudy and Mad Max snapped a photo.
"Poor Trudy," said KT.
"Alfie this is not the makeover Mara had in mind," said Jerome.
"What are you talking about she looks beautiful," said Alfie.
Trudy started to cry and ran out of the room. Everyone looked at Alfie, who didn't understand why everybody was looking at him.
And few hours later. Nina was in the bathroom, looking at herself in the mirror. Nina pinched her nose and took a sip of coffee. Fabian walked into the bathroom.
"Oh sorry, said Fabian.
"It's okay, said Nina.
"Sorry to walk in like this, but Eddie has hogged the downstairs bathroom, said Fabian.
"I'm done anyway so you can use the bathroom, said Nina.
"What were you doing? Asked Fabian.
"I was admiring the bags under my eyes, said Nina, sarcastically.
"So you don't sleep at all?" Asked Fabian.
"That's what I told you," said Nina.
Fabian was a little quiet after Nina's catty reaction. Nina realized she had hurt Fabian with her catty remark.
"Sorry, I'm just a little tense," said Nina.
"I shouldn't have pushed about Sarah so much, I'm sorry too," said Fabian.
"It's okay," said Nina.
"I'm really sorry that you're having those nightmares again," said Fabian.
"I can't even sleep anymore," said Nina.
Fabian gave Nina a hug to reassure her.
"And I don't get it either. Why would Sarah come back," said Nina.
"How about if I sleep with you," suggested Fabian.
Nina giggled at Fabian's comment.
"No I mean in your room, in case Sarah comes," said Fabian.
"That's not necessary," said Nina.
"No?" asked Fabian.
"I feel better already, thank you," said Nina.
Nina went to the sink and picked up the thermos filled with coffee.
"I thought you didn't like coffee," said Fabian.
"That's right," said Nina.
Nina gave Fabian a kiss and left the bathroom.
Two hours later. Nina had fallen asleep anyway and had another dream about Sarah. Nina woke up with a start and saw Sarah sitting at the edge of her bed.
"I won't hurt you child," said Sarah.
"What are you doing here Sarah?" Asked Nina.
Then Nina looked at Amber's bed and worried that Amber would wake up.
"Amber," said Nina.
"Don't worry. Only you can hear and see me," said Sarah.
"What are you doing here?" Asked Nina.
"I need your help Nina, you've to help me," said Sarah.
"But I've already done that," said Nina.
"I've show you something, said Sarah.
Sarah got up and walked out of the room and Nina followed her. Sarah was downstairs by the cellar door.
"Come Nina," said Sarah.
"Wake up. Let this just be a dream," said Nina.
Nina walked downstairs and stood at the cellar door.
"There's no time to dream Nina. You need to find the Mask of Anubis," said Sarah.
"The Mask of Anubis? What is that?" Asked Nina.
"The battle between good and evil has begun," said Sarah.
"But we've taken the Ankh back to the tomb," said Nina.
"You're the only one who can restore the balance," said Sarah
"How?" Asked Nina.
Sarah put her hand on the cellar door and disappeared. Nina walked over to the door and tried to open it. Suddenly a light appeared. Nina turned and saw someone shining a flashlight in her eyes.
Who was the one who shone the flashlight. And why did Sarah lead Nina to the cellar?
