House of Cheers:
The club was still in Nina and Amber's room. Fabian had just told the club that he thought that Nina might be chosen one.
"No that's not possible. I can't be the chosen one. It doesn't make any sense," said Nina.
"Yes, is does. Nina it explains everything. Why Sarah choose you, why locket only works for you and why you're the only could hear voices of the house," said Fabian.
"But what about Joy?" Asked Patricia.
"What do you mean?" Asked Fabian.
"Joy said that she was the chosen one because it had something to do with her birthday. Joy was born on the 7th of July," said Patricia.
"Mine's the 7th of July too, said Nina.
"What? Asked Amber.
"Patricia can you text Joy and ask her if she was born at 7:00 am or 7:00 pm, said Fabian.
"What why?" Asked Patricia.
"Just do it please," said Fabian
Patricia grabbed her phone and texted Joy. Two minute later Joy texted her back.
"She says that she was born at 7:00 pm," said Patricia.
"Nina?" Asked Fabian
"I don't know. Sometime early in the morning, though," said Nina.
I bet it was 7:00 am. The true 7th hour, said Fabian.
So Nina is the chosen one and not Joy? Asked Aaron.
Yes, It's Nina, said Fabian.
It's really me. I'm chosen one, said Nina.
The club was pleased with this information that they now only knew.
In the meantime. Jerome was in bed having a nightmare about Rufus trying to mummify him alive. When Jerome woke up, Alfie was standing next to his bed. Jerome was all sweaty.
"Dude what's going on? I could hear you screaming, all the way from the bathroom," said Alfie.
"Nightmare," said Jerome.
"Well I got something that makes you happy, said Alfie, showing a picture on his phone of the clue about the eight step.
"What is this?" Asked Jerome.
"That's a picture I took of something Nina and Fabian found," said Alfie
"Well done Alfie, send this picture to me," said Jerome.
"Do you want me get you some water or clean pajamas, because mate you've been sweating," said Alfie
Jerome was pleased with what he thought was useful information and went back to sleep. Alfie also went to bed.
The next morning, Nina and Amber were both up early. The two girls were lying in their beds and having a talk with each other.
"You know Nina, sometimes I really wish I was more like you, said Amber.
"Like me? Asked Nina
"Yes, you are really brave and not afraid of anything, said Amber.
"That's very sweet of you to say that Amber. But freaked out yesterday when heard I'm the chosen one. And I would therefore not participate in those school elections. I thought it was super brave that you participate in that," said Nina.
"Yeah, but now that that's over. Is the club is the most important thing to me right now," said Amber.
"And the prom," said Nina.
"And the prom of course," said Amber.
"Yeah, we're gonna find treasure and have great prom," said Nina.
"Speaking of the prom, who are you going to the prom with?" Asked Amber.
"I'm not going with anyone," said Nina.
"But would like to go to the prom with Fabian right?" Asked Amber.
"I think so, said Nina.
"You think so? Asked Amber.
"Okay, I really want to go to prom with Fabian. But I'm thinking that he doesn't wanna go with me," said Nina.
"Why do you think that?" Asked Amber.
"Because he didn't ask me," said Nina.
"Then you ask him," suggested Amber.
"But shouldn't it be like boy ask girl. You said it yourself," said Nina.
"Yes, but in Fabian case. I think you should ask him," said Amber.
"Okay I may have already tried that and that didn't go well," said Nina.
"Now luckily you have me as your best friend to help you with getting Fabian," said Nina.
"Do you really want to help me?" Asked Nina.
"Yes, because before the time you asked out Fabian, we already have graduated from this place," said Amber.
An hour later and all the residents were having breakfast. It was a quiet breakfast and after breakfast the Anubis residents went to school. The first few hours were over in no time and it was already lunch time. Fiona and Caitlin went to the drama room and talked about the prom.
"So I already know who you want to go to prom with," said Fiona.
"Yeah, but don't think Aaron is going to ask me," said Caitlin.
"Why not?" Asked Fiona.
"Aaron is a super handsome, nice and popular boy, loads girls would like to go with him to the prom," said Caitlin.
"Yes, but he hasn't asked any of those girls," said Fiona.
"Including me," said Caitlin.
"He will ask you," said Fiona.
"And what about you? Who do you want to go to prom with?" Asked Caitlin.
"I think, I'm going solo," said Fiona
"Why would you go solo?" Asked Caitlin. "There are plenty of cute guys you can go with," she said.
"I don't know the boys from school well enough, said Fiona.
"Well luckily we live in a house with 6 boys you know all to well, said Caitlin.
"So Mick and Aaron are not an option. Mick is with Mara and I'm not going with my best friend's crush, said Fiona.
"I thought Mick and Mara were over?" Asked Caitlin.
"For now. Those two get back together for the prom, I can feel it," said Fina.
"Fabian is also out of the question, I mean everyone knows he and Nina like each other," said Caitlin.
"Except for Nina and Fabian themselves," said Fiona.
"Then the Anubis Stooges remain," said Caitlin.
"I really don't want to be with Jerome. And I think Alfie and Otis are both such sweethearts," said Fiona.
"Otis probably goes with his camera," joked Caitlin.
"Yeah and Alfie probably hoping to go with Amber to the prom," said Fiona.
"Then there's no-one left," said Caitlin.
"I'm just going without a date. I don't need a date at all to have fun," said Fiona.
Then Fiona saw Aaron in the hallway putting up the prom posters.
"Look there you have Aaron," said Fiona.
"What should I do? Asked Caitlin.
"Talk about the prom and try to subtly hint that you would like to go with him," said Fiona.
"Okay smart plan, I'm going for it," said Fiona.
Caitlin got up and walked over to Aaron.
"Hi Aaron," said Caitlin.
"Oh hey Caitlin, said Aaron.
"I see that you're putting the poster for the prom, that is going to be this Friday, said Caitlin.
"Yes, Amber asked if I could do that," said Aaron.
"So, and what about you and the prom?" Asked Caitlin.
"What do you mean?" Asked Aaron.
"What are you gonna do at the prom and stuff?" asked Caitlin.
"I don't know yet. Maybe I'm gonna something music," said Aaron.
"And are you going to dance?" Asked Caitlin.
"Of course I'm going to dance too," said Aaron
"Of course you're. You're a great dancer," said Caitlin.
"Thank you. That's so nice of you to say that," said Aaron.
"No problem, I mean it's the truth," said Caitlin.
"I've to put up more these posters on the other side of the school, so I'm going again," said Aaron.
"Yes, okay good luck with putting up the posters," said Caitlin.
Aaron walked away, and Caitlin felt utterly humiliated for embarrassing herself in front of Aaron once again.
In the meantime Mara walked down the hall and made her way to her locker. As Mara was almost at her locker she saw Mick talking and laughing with one of the cheerleaders. Mick gave the cheerleader a hug. Mara couldn't believe that after she and Mick split up for a day, he would be looking for a new girlfriend. Mara walked away.
Later that day. School was over and the residents were at home. Fabian was in Nina and Amber's room studying the latest Ankh piece. Fabian saw what looked like a button and pressed it. The Ankh piece opened up.
At the same time. Mara was reading a book in the living room. Mick entered the living room
"Mara. Hi. I need to tell you ...," said Mick, but Mara interrupted him.
"Mick, it's okay. You don't have to say anything. I know," said Mara.
"You do?" Asked Mick.
"And I'm cool about it," said Mara.
"Well, it was supposed to be a surprise," said Mick.
"You wanted your new cheerleader girlfriend. To be a surprise?" Asked Mara.
"What? No. I think I know how I can clear this up," said Mick.
Mick took off his zip up hoodie and underneath he was wearing a t-shirt with Mara I'm sorry on it. Mick took 2 blue and white pompoms from his bag. Mick started doing a cheerleader cheer for Mara. The rest of the residents entered the living room and laughed at Mick's cheer. Otis went on to film everything as usual. When Mick finished he saw the other residents and they were laughing. Mick felt totally humiliated.
"Nice moves, Mick," teased Otis.
"Yeah, you're very impressive, Mick," teased Patricia.
"Thanks very much, Amber. Total humiliation!" Said Mick, as he stormed out of the living room.
"Mick!" Said Mara.
Fabian entered the living room and walked over to Nina.
"Nina I need to tell you something, said Fabian
"Okay," said Nina, with a big smile on her face.
"I've discovered something on that Ankh piece that you found," said Fabian.
"Oh," said Nina, as her big smile quickly disappeared.
"Aren't happy that I found something?" Asked Fabian.
"Yes, I'm, I'm. I just thought that you wanted to talked about something else," said Nina.
"Like what?" Asked Fabian.
"Never mind. So what do you got?" Asked Nina.
"Get the rest, I'll show you guys," said Fabian.
Nina and Fabian gathered the rest of the club and headed. Nina and Amber's room. The club sat down.
"Why did call this meeting Fabian?" Asked Patricia.
"I've discovered something," said Fabian, while he held up the latest Ankh piece.
"No, Nina discovered that Ankh piece," said Amber.
"No that's not what I meant," said Fabian.
"What did you discovered Fabian?" Asked Nina.
"This," said Fabian.
Fabian pressed the small button on the Ankh piece and it opened up again.
"Wow," said Alfie.
"This is our demisphere," said Fabian.
Two hours later and the Anubis residents were having dinner. Most of the residents were almost finished with dinner.
"So, Mick, are you joining the school cheerleading squad?" Joked Otis.
"No. Why would you think that?" Asked Mick.
"Wasn't that your cheerleading audition piece earlier?" Joked Otis.
"Very funny," said Mick, sarcastically. "Amber, we're on kitchen duty," he said.
"Be with you in a sec," said Amber.
Mick threw a dishcloth to Amber and she catches it. Mick walked into the lichten and started to clean the dishes.
"Would you like to swap chores with me? Asked Amber.
"Why would I want to do washing when it's your turn?" Asked Mara.
"Look. I know stuff, lots of stuff and I know that you just need to get into that kitchen. And sort it out. The guy is crazy about you," said Amber.
"No, just crazy," said Mara.
"Then you're perfect for each other. Now, just go. I know you want to. And I've just had my nails done, so everyone wins," said Amber.
Mara grabbed the dishcloth and walked into the kitchen.
"So blue and white pompoms," said Mara.
"What about them?" Asked Mick.
"They suit you. I would have maybe added some matching hair bows," joked Mara.
"Don't you start," said Mick.
"Didn't you used to have a sense of humor once?" Asked Mara.
"Didn't you used to go out with me once?" Asked Mick.
"See? I knew you hadn't lost it," said Mara.
Mara splashed some water into Mick and then Mick started to splash her back. Mick and Mara had a playful water fight and eventually bumped into each other and both started laughing.
"Do you forgive me?" Asked Mick.
"Yes," said Mara.
Mick and Mara began to kiss. For a moment she stopped kissing and looked in each other's eyes.
"Do you want to be my date for the prom?" Asked Mick.
"Yes, I would love to," said Mara.
Mick and Mara started kissing again.
Two days later. Jerome and Alfie were brushing their teeth in the bathroom.
"Mirror, mirror on the wall, who has the most beautiful teeth of all," said Jerome.
"Me! look how pretty white mine are," said Alfie, with a mouth full of toothpaste.
"You don't have to brush your teeth at all, you never kiss anyone," said Jerome.
"Like you have a thousand dates today," said Alfie, sarcastically.
"No, just the one," said Jerome.
"With a girl?" Asked Alfie.
"No with Rufus Zeno," said Jerome.
"Are you going to kiss with Rufus Zeno?" Asked Alfie
"No you idiot. I've to give him that riddle today," said Jerome.
"Don't we've to go to school today," said Alfie
"Yeah so what?" Asked Jerome.
"Are you going to meet him at the school?" Asked Alfie.
"That is none of your business Alfie," said Jerome.
Three hours later and the residents were at school. Alfie was at the back of the school, taking some fresh air. Suddenly, Alfie heard the voice of Jerome and a man coming his way. Alfie wanted to hide but could not find any place other than a waste container. Alfie opened the container and it smelled really bad. The voices got closer, Alfie had no choice. Alfie climbed into the dumpster and closed it. Jerome joined the disgusted Rufus at the container.
"Do you've something?" Asked Rufus.
"Yes I've," said Jerome, while he showed Rufus the photo of the riddle.
"Well done Jerome, is this the location that will lead us to the final relic?" Asked Rufus.
"What do you mean by that?" Asked Jerome.
"Because today is the day of the chosen hour," said Rufus.
Alfie couldn't believe his ears. Today was the of the chosen hour. But only Rufus knew this and Alfie needed to tell the club this news as soon as he could.
