House of Carnivals:
Nina was back at the house and gathered the club and told the everything that happened at the funeral and at the old people's home.
"And Rufus was definitely one of them. Oh, and listen to this. They said Joy was the chosen one," said Nina.
"I told you she was part of it," said Alfie
"Alfie, she is not part of it. Maybe she's not choosing to be chosen. I need to get ahold of her," said Patricia
"So Rufus was one of them?" Asked Amber.
"Was one of them. They kicked him out or he left or something," said Nina.
"Something pretty big must of happened between them, for Victor to kick him out or for Rufus want to leave," said Aaron
"Oh, and Victor thinks Rufus has the puzzle pieces, Only he called them ankh pieces. I think they're more than just clues," said Nina.
"Okay, guys. Listen up. I have some news as well. I overheard the teachers talking, And next month they're going to initiate Jason fully. Into the society," said Fabian
"Next month? So what are we going to do in the meantime?" Asked Alfie.
"We continue to solve the riddle. We continue the search," said Fabian.
"Ah so sorry guys, but I promised Mara that I would participate in her Indian dance lesson. I'm going to perform with her on her theme day," said Patricia.
"It's okay Patricia. We'll keep you informed," said Nina.
Patricia went to her room for dance class. The three of Fabian, Aaron and Alfie went to try to solve the riddle. Nina and Amber went to their room. Nina started writing in her diary and Amber tried to come up with ideas for her theme day. But Amber couldn't concentrate because of the loud Indian classical music coming from Mara's room. Amber became more and more frustrated and Nina noticed Amber's frustration.
"Amber are you okay?" Asked Nina.
"No, it's not going well," said Amber.
"What is the matter then?" Asked Nina.
"I can't think of anything to do for my theme day," said Amber
"But isn't the theme day in 9 days, said Nina.
"Yes I know and I've nothing, said Amber.
"But then why didn't you ask me for help?" Asked Nina.
"Because you were working on the new riddle and now Sarah's death. I didn't want to bother you and I promised that my campaign wouldn't get in the way of club business," said Amber.
"Oh yeah," said Nina.
"What should I do now Nina?" Asked Amber.
"Are you going to give up?" Asked Nina.
"No, I learned from my dad that when you start something, I have to finish it too. And I just give up, I'm already a loser," said Amber.
"Okay, I'm gonna help you getting up with ideas," said Nina.
"Really, but don't you have too much on your mind right now?" Asked Amber.
"I could use the distraction," said Nina
"Thanks Nina," said Amber
"Well how do we make sure that your theme day is going to be perfect?" Asked Nina.
"It has to be big, festive and fit the America theme," said Amber.
"I think I've got something for you," said Nina
"What is it?" Asked Amber.
"The 4th of July," said Nina.
"What is that again? Asked Amber.
"The 4th of July, Independence day. In America it is always celebrated very big way," said Nina.
"Nina I can't wait until July 4th, the school will be closed for the summer vacation," said Amber.
"No Amber that's not what I meant. Let me explain that differently. When I was little I used to go to the carnival with my grandmother on the 4th of July," said Nina
"Wait that's it. I'm going to organize a carnival for my theme day," said Amber.
"Amber how you gonna get a carnival in a classroom?" Asked Nina.
"Just leave that up to me," said Amber.
The next day the residents already had breaks fast and were in school. Amber was looking for Otis and show him standing by his locker.
"Hi Otis," said Amber
"Hello Amber," said Otis.
"I know what I'm going to for my theme day," said Amber.
"Okay, so I'm guessing that you want me to make your flyer for your theme day," said Otis.
"Well you've guessed correctly," said Amber.
"Okay what do you want for your flyer?" Asked Otis.
"Well I wanted to make it look like an invitation to a carnival. Because I'm organizing a carnival," said Amber.
"That sounds pretty cool," said Otis.
"I know right. And you've to use the colors red, white and blue on the flyer," said Amber.
"Alright then, I'll get to it," said Otis.
But what Amber didn't know was that Jerome had overheard the conversation between her and Otis. Jerome went looking for Mara. And as usual, Mick and Mara were together, being al in love.
"Well hello there lovebirds," said Jerome, in a sarcastic tone
"What do you want Clarke?" Asked Mick.
"Well I know what Amber is gonna do for her theme day," said Jerome.
"What is she going to do?" Asked Mara.
"She wants to organize a carnival," said Jerome.
"How is she going to fit a carnival into classroom?" Asked Mick.
"And how do you know this?" Asked Mara.
"Well I may have heard 'coincidentally' when I stood by the lockers and heard Amber and Otis talk," said Jerome
"In other words you were eavesdropping," said Mara.
"Okay, so maybe I was, but does it really matter?" Asked Jerome.
"No, Amber can do whatever she wants, but I'm gonna win this election, I refuse to let her beat me," said Mara.
"You go babe," said Mick.
The last few days Amber and Mara have both been working hard on their theme day. The night before the theme day, Amber was exhausted. Amber lay down on her bed and immediately fell asleep. Nina saw how hard Amber worked the past days, so Nina decided to help her. Nina set her own alarm super early and turned off Amber's alarm.
The next day. Mara, Patricia, Fiona and Mick were early in school to finish decorating Mara's theme day. The local drama really looks like an Indian palace.
"It looks great babe," said Mick.
"Yeah, it really looks great," said Patricia.
"Guys thank you for your help," said Mara.
"No problem Mara, said Fiona.
"I just don't know which of these Indian bites to choose. They are both super delicious," said Mara.
"Then you just take them both," suggested Patricia.
"Yeah, I'll do that," said Mara.
Back in the house. Amber woke up feeling well rested. Amber checked her phone and saw the time and was shocked that she hadn't finished decorating the room yet. Amber quickly dressed and went to school. Amber secretly went to have a look at Mara and saw that she was ready for her theme day. Amber walked to the English classroom and went in and to her surprise her decoration was completely finished and looked like a carnival.
"Whoa!" Said Amber.
"Ta-da," said Nina, as she was dressed as a cheerleader.
"Nina," said Amber
"Surprise," said Nina.
"Yee-haw," said Aaron and Alfie in unison, as they were dressed up like cowboys
"Aaron," Alfie, said Amber.
"Hey sis," said Aaron
"It looks great in here. Did the three of you do all of this?" Asked Amber.
"No, the four of us," said Nina.
Then Fabian emerged dressed as the Statue of Liberty. Amber immediately laughed at how Fabian looked.
"Do not laugh. I'm wearing a dress," said Fabian
"And it looks fantastic on you mate," joked Alfie.
Aaron and Alfie couldn't resist laughing how Fabian looed in a dress. Nina gave Amber a cheerleader out of fit. Amber changed clothes and was glad her brother and her friends had helped her.
The theme day had officially started. There were many students and teachers at both Amber's and Mara's theme day. At Mara's theme day, she and Patricia were dancing and Fiona was taking her lessons in spirituality. Everyone at Mara's theme day was served Indian bites and tea.
And at Amber theme day, she and Nina were doing cheerleader dances. Aaron brought his guitar and played country music. And Alfie was doing the square dance lessons. Everyone who was square dancing was given a cowboy hat. And still other students were playing the carnival games. Otis was walking around with his camera taking pictures. Then Otis saw Fabian dressed as the Statue of Liberty.
"Fabian? Asked Otis.
"Yes It's me, said Fabian.
"Nice dress," said Otis, who could barely keep is laughter in.
Then Jerome walked up and immediately laughed when he saw Fabian. Otis couldn't resist taking pictures either because he also that it was funny.
In the meantime at Mara's theme day. Mara noticed that there were fewer and fewer people at her theme day. And Fiona and Patricia noticed that too.
"Where is everyone?" Asked Fiona.
"Probably all at Amber's theme day," said Mara.
Mara started to lose hope that she was going to win the theme day challenge.
After a few hours the day was over. Mr. Sweet and some other teachers were discussing who had won the theme day. After half an hour of discussing, they had a winner. The Anubis residents and some other students gathered in the drama room, where Mr. Sweet was going to announce the winner.
"This has been a very fun day for all of us, but now it's time to announce the winner. Mrs. Andrews the envelope please," said Mr. Sweet.
"Here you go," said Mrs. Andrews, while she gave Mr. Sweet an envelope.
Mr. Sweet opened the envelope and read the name that was inside of it.
"And the winner is...Amber!" Said Mr. Sweet.
"I won. I won!" Cheered Amber.
"Yes, you did it Ambs!" Cheered Alfie.
"Way to go sis," said Aaron.
Amber received a lot of applause from her fellow students and from the teachers. Mr. Sweet and the other teachers also congratulated her. Mr. Winkler gave Amber a big smile and thumbs up and he was very proud of her. Mara was disappointed that she didn't win the theme day challenge.
After the result, everything had to be cleaned. After everything was cleaned, the club gathered at the lockers.
"Okay guys it's time," said Nina.
"Time for what?" Asked Alfie.
"Time to make you our official sixth member of the Sibuna club," said Nina
"Really. I can officially become a member?" Asked Alfie, who was super happy.
"Yes, we discuss this in the woods," said Nina
"Oh yes and bring something that's very special to you," said Amber.
"Why?" Asked Alfie.
"Just do it," said Aaron.
"Glad we can still go home and change, I would like to get out of this dress and put some pants on," said Fabian.
The club laughed at Fabian and went home to make supplies to make Alfie an official member of the Sibuna Club.
An hour later the club was in the woods. The club had already explained to Alfie that he had to throw something that meant a lot to him in the fire. Alfie brought his jester hat.
"Now throw your hat in the fire and repeat after Fabian," said Amber.
"Do I've to? This is my favorite his is my favorite Jester's hat. Without it, I am nothing," said Alfie.
"It has to be something special," said Amber.
With some hesitation Alfie threw is jester hat in the fire.
"I Alfie Lewis," said Fabian.
"I Alfie Lewis," repeated Alfie.
"Promise to protect the treasure of Anubis house. And all its secrets," said Fabian
Promise to protect the treasure of Anubis house And all its secrets, repeated Alfie
"Congratulations you're now officially a member of the club," said Amber.
"Sibuna, said Nina, while doing the Sibuna gesture
"Sibuna," said the rest of the club, while doing the Sibuna gesture.
The club put out the fire and headed home. The club had now six members. But now the club had a new task to face, getting in the cellar for Mr. Winkler initiation ceremony, without any one seeing them.
