House of Beauty Queens:
Victor Sr. was still in the secret room, still blinded by the bright light.
"I'm blind!" Shouted Victor sr.
Slowly the light faded and Victor Sr. could see again. Victor Sr. went to the mirror and touched it. Victor Sr. and Victor Jr. traded places again. Victor Jr. sat unconscious in his chair.
"Victor!" Shouted Victor sr.
Victor Jr. woke up with a start and looked at the mirror.
"Listen carefully for the changes, because I've an assignment for you," said Victor sr.
Victor Jr. got up and walked over to the mirror.
In the meantime in Nina and Amber's room. Fabian brought Nina a cup of tea.
"Here you go," said Fabian.
"Thank you," said Nina.
"Would you like something else? Something to eat or a cold drink?" Asked Fabian.
"No thank you. I feel fine," said Nina.
"But I'm hungry. I'd like some chicken nuggets," said Alfie.
"Can I also have something to drink?" Asked Amber.
"I'm not a catering service," said Fabian.
"Guys let's be serious for a moment. We have to think about what to do with the chest," said Nina.
"We'll throw it into the ocean," suggested Alfie.
"But Nina might end up in the ocean too then," said Amber.
"She can swim," said Alfie.
"But what if she can't find any land, then she'll have to swim forever," said Amber.
"I think we should open it," said Fabian
"No," said Alfie.
"I don't know. Who knows what will happen when we open it," said Nina.
"It already has been opened, so that doesn't matter," said Fabian.
"But we also don't know what the purpose of the chest is," said Nina.
"But we'll never find out if we don't open it," said Aaron
"Exactly, the matches, your nightmares, the mask of Anubis, as much as we want it to seem like the mystery isn't over yet," said Fabian.
The club looked at the chest and weren't sure if they should open it.
In the meantime in the cellar.
"You disappoint me Victor, you've always disappointed me," said Victor sr.
"But I've always tried so hard for you," said Victor jr.
"And that was never enough. But now you get the chance to redeem yourself, to prove that you're a real Rodenmaar," said Victor sr.
"But how? What? I do everything for you father, everything," said Victor jr.
Victor Sr. got a grin on his face.
In the meantime at school. Joy and KT were standing by at their chores. Joy watched Otis tidy up his tie.
"Now look at him," said Joy.
"Who?" Asked KT.
"Otis, of course. Watch him fixing himself up for that Miss England," said Joy.
"He's just fixing his tie, said KT.
"You don't know Otis, he really doesn't care about how his tie looks. He only does it because of Miss England," said Joy.
"Joy are you jealous?" Asked KT
Wouldn't you be jealous if your boyfriend started photographing another woman and especially if that woman is a beauty queen," said Joy.
"I don't know you very long, but what I do know is that Otis is crazy about you," said KT.
"Really?" Asked Joy.
"Yes and no beauty queen is going to get between you guys," said KT.
"No?" asked Joy.
"Joy don't let your jealousy and insecurity ruin your relationship with Otis," said KT.
"You're right," said Joy.
"So you trust Otis?" Asked KT.
"Yes," said Joy.
"Good," said KT.
"But every now and then I'll take a look," said Joy.
"That's okay," said KT.
Joy and KT closed their lockers and walked over to the computer lab.
In the meantime. Mara was getting books from her locker and Jerome walked over to her.
"Hey," said Jerome.
"Hi," said Mara.
"Look what I've got," said Jerome.
Jerome took a DVD out of his bag and showed it to Mara.
"Oh I still really wanted to see that one," said Mara.
"And I got this one for you too," said Jerome.
Jerome took a bag of chips from his bag.
"My favorite," said Mara.
"You wanna skip class?" Asked Jerome.
"Skip class?" Asked Mara.
"Yes," said Jerome.
"No, that's not possible," said Mara.
"It is now or never," said Jerome.
"That's blackmail," said Mara.
"Well actually yes it's," said Jerome.
"Jerome why don't we watch the movie this afternoon? We've a short school day," said Mara.
"Okay, we'll wait until school is over," said Jerome.
"Then I'll see you after class," said Mara.
"Alright, then I'll wait here," said Jerome.
"Here?" Asked Mara.
"Here or there, but I'll wait for you," said Jerome.
"I'm going to be late," said Mara.
"Well then I'd hurry if I were you," said Jerome.
"See you later," said Mara.
"Yeah, later," said Jerome.
Mara kissed Jerome and walked over to her class.
Back at the house. The club was still in Nina and Amber's room, about to open the chest. Fabian removed the top of the chest and he, Nina, Aaron and Patricia looked in amazement at the miniature version of Anubis house.
"Wow," said Aaron.
"But this is a miniature of Anubis house. It's exactly right, down to the smallest detail," said Fabian.
"Yes, it's exact to the smallest detail, but just be careful okay. It's exactly right, because it's a voodoo house," said Alfie.
"It's a super scary house," said Amber.
"Yes and be very careful," said Alfie.
"But how can such a thing exist in an ancient tomb?" Asked Nina.
"But there is only one explanation for that," said Fabian.
"And that is?" Asked Aaron.
"It was put there by Robert Frobisher-Smythe," said Fabian.
"But how is that possible? The tomb of love has never been discovered," said Fabian.
"Yes, because you needed to follow love's steps to get to the tomb," said Patricia.
"Frobisher-Smythe was such a good archaeologist that he discovered it on his own," guessed Fabian.
"But if he had discovered the tomb before, why didn't he bring the Ankh back there?" Asked Patricia.
"Because the Ankh was not whole back then," said Fabian.
"I wonder why he put it there?" Asked Nina.
"I don't know," said Fabian.
Fabian looked into the top of the chest and saw the strange necklaces and map. Fabian grabbed the things out of the chest and gave the necklaces to Nina and looked at the map himself.
"What's all this?" Asked Nina.
"Wow, said Fabian, as he inspected the map.
"What does it say? Is there anything about the house?" Asked Amber.
"Yes about how we can break it as soon as possible?" Asked Alfie.
"No Alfie there nothing about that, said Fabian.
"But what is it, you have there?" Asked Patricia.
"It looks like some kind of map, said Fabian.
"A map? Of what?" Asked Nina.
"Perhaps of the room where you've been," guessed Fabian.
"But what are the blank areas on the map?" Asked Patricia.
"It seems they are missing," said Fabian.
"Are we on it too?" Asked Amber.
"No Amber we are not on it, because when this map was made it was a very, very long time ago and we were not alive then," said Alfie.
"Oh yeah," said Amber.
"Nina you said that you saw Anubis in your dream?" Asked Fabian.
"Yes, his statue was behind the secret wall," said Nina.
"I think that chamber really exists," said Fabian.
The club looked at Fabian with baffled faces.
"Look here is Anubis standing in some kind of chamber and it looks like there are tunnels connected to it or something," said Fabian.
"Unbelievable," said Aaron.
"If this is real, then it's much bigger than we ever thought," said Fabian.
At the same time in the cellar. Victor Jr. walked into the secret room with hammer and chisel.
"This is your moment Victor. This is your moment to prove to be a real Rodenmaar," said Victor jr.
Victor Jr. placed the chisel on the wall.
"As if a wall can beat me," said Victor jr.
Victor Jr. swung the hammer back and then the blinded light reappeared. Victor Jr. covered his eyes and left the room. A few seconds later, Victor Jr. returned with a sledgehammer and wearing sunglasses.
"Just wait and see wall, I'll tear you down," said Victor jr.
But before Victor Jr. got to the wall with the hammer, the light reappeared, blinding Victor Jr. A few seconds and Victor Jr. made a third attempt, this time wearing a welding helmet instead of sunglasses.
"If you think you've won, you're mistaken," said Victor jr.
Victor Jr. threw the hammer but he misses the wall. Victor took off his welding helmet and touched the wall. Then the light reappeared and Victor Jr.'s eyes hurt.
A few moments later at the school. Joy and KT were walking down the hall and saw Otis walking with a bush.
"Why are you walking with a bush?" Asked Joy.
"We're working on the decor for the photo shoot of Miss England," said Otis.
"Cool," said KT.
"Want to help?" Asked Otis.
"What do you think?" Asked Joy, sarcastically.
Otis walked over to the drama room.
"You see he's only busy with Miss England," said Joy.
"Joy what did you just tell yourself about," said KT.
"That I wouldn't be so jealous anymore," said Joy.
"Exactly," said KT.
Then Joy saw Mr. Sweet walking down the hallway and got an idea.
"I think I found a way to cancel that photo shoot," said Joy.
"Joy just leave it alone," said KT.
Joy ignored KT and walked over to Mr. Sweet.
Back at the house. Victor Jr. was still in the cellar and entered the secret room with a large chainsaw.
"And now you're done for it," said Victor jr.
Later that day. Jerome and Mara came home from school.
"How about we watch the movie?" Suggested Jerome.
"All right, but then I'm going to change," said Mara.
"All right, then I'll see you in my room later," said Jerome
Mara walked upstairs and Jerome went to his room. A few minutes later, Jerome had changed and set up the film. Mara came into the room with some drinks and set them down.
"Do we've everything now?" Asked Mara.
"Drinks, snacks, the movie and good company," said Jerome.
"Then we've everything," said Mara.
Mara sat down on the next to Jerome. Jerome placed the laptop on his lap.
"Are you ready for it?" Asked Jerome.
"Yes," said Mara.
"Great then I'll click on play," said Jerome.
"Wait," said Mara.
"What is it?" Asked Jerome.
"I want to know if you are really okay," said Mara.
"I'm fine," said Jerome.
"Are you really okay?" Asked Mara.
"Yes, why are you asking?" Asked Jerome.
"Well because your father just got out and then you don't get to see him that much," said Mara.
"Sure it's not very fun that he doesn't live close by, but I'm just glad he isn't in jail," said Jerome.
"That's something to be happy about too," said Mara.
"Mara, I'm fine," said Jerome.
"I really hope so," said Mara.
"Don't worry about me, you know I can take care of them," said Jerome.
"But I also want you to know that you can come to me if there's anything," said Mara.
"That's what I love about you," said Jerome.
"What?" Asked Mara.
"You're so caring for others and you're always thinking of others," said Jerome.
"That's just who I'm," said Mara.
"I know that," said Jerome.
"Shall we stop talking and watch the movie?" Suggested Mara.
"Good idea," said Jerome.
But before Jerome could start the movie, there was a scream coming from the cellar. Mara and Jerome got up and hurried to the cellar. The club minus Nina had come down from the screams. Trudy came running to the residents.
"Was that Victor?" Asked Trudy.
"That's what it sounded like," said Jerome.
"Do you think something happened?" Asked Trudy.
"Something always happens to Victor," said Amber.
"But now it sounded serious," said Trudy.
Trudy ran out of the house.
"I'm going with her," said Mara.
"Yes, I'll go too," said Jerome.
Mara and Jerome followed Trudy.
"I'm going as well," said Amber.
"Amber don't go," said Aaron.
"Why not?" Asked Amber.
"Because I think it would be more convenient if we look here," said Aaron, as he pointed to the cellar door
"Good idea Aaron," said Fabian.
The club opened the door and walked into the cellar.
In the meantime at school. Eddie and Otis had decorated the drama room and it looked like a jungle. At that same time, Joy and Mr. Sweet entered the drama room.
"Joy you didn't exaggerate. What is this?" Asked Mr. Sweet.
"This is a jungle set dad," said Eddie.
"Have you gone mad? This is not a jungle gym. How dare you rebuild the whole drama room without my permission," said Mr. Sweet.
"But we did get permission," said Otis.
"And from whom?" Asked Mr. Sweet.
"From me," said Ms. Delaney, as she entered the room
"Maeve? But why?" Asked Mr. Sweet.
"It's really great to have an interview like this. And also good for the school newspaper, it is read by everyone and therefore good for the school," said Ms. Delaney.
"You're right," said Mr. Sweet.
Then a beautiful blond woman walked in. Eddie and Otis's mouths dropped so wide that the lollipop Eddie had fell out of his mouth.
"Excuse me I've to be here for the photo shoot," said the blond lady.
"This the place," said Mr. Sweet.
"Hi I'm Lianne Brooks aka Miss England Junior," said Lianne.
"It's an honor to have you here Miss Brooks," said Mr. Sweet.
Lianne introduced herself to everyone and because of this Joy was not happy that her plan to stop the photo shoot had failed.
Back at the house. The club was in the cellar and entered the secret room.
"Okay, behind this should be the secret room," said Fabian.
Amber put her ear to the wall and patted the wall.
"It doesn't really sound hollow" said Amber.
"I think the wall is too thick," said Fabian.
"Oh but Super Alfie knows something will take care of that," said Alfie.
Alfie picked up the sledgehammer.
"Out of the way!" Yelled Alfie.
"No Alfie, don't," said Fabian.
Alfie was about to smash into the wall with the sledgehammer, but then the blinded light appeared. The club covered their eyes from the light.
"My eyes!" Shouted Amber.
"What is this!" Shouted Patricia.
"Let's get out of there," said Fabian.
The club left the secret room. When the club was out of the secret room, the light also disappeared.
"Alfie," said Amber.
"Sorry, I didn't know that was going to happen," said Alfie.
"What was that?" Asked Aaron.
"I don't know. But at least we can't break down that wall. Maybe there's a passage somewhere else," said Fabian.
Suddenly the house began to shake. Amber jumped into Aaron's arm and the club got scared.
Why was the house shaking again. What happened to Victor Jr.? And will the club be able to find a passage to the room behind the secret wall?
