Shit, they're already awake..! Larry thought to himself as he raced through the lobby of the museum, his shoes squeaking loudly as they sped on the polished floor. He ran past each and every creature that was alive and wandering about, bumping into several people and animals, receiving disgruntled stares and cries of annoyance from them.

Where would they have put that damn statue? In the Egyptian exhibit? Or the statue panel? Oh God, I hope not in Ahk's tomb…

Larry stopped his pace at the front desk, breathing heavily, his lungs gasping for air. He took the small amount of time to catch his breath and assess the situation and his surroundings, eyes searching and sailing over the entrances to the many hallways. Though, from one particular one of the doorways, he noticed some form of gleaming light. A blue glow that shined dimly, but he could still see it in the shadows and corners of the walls. Oh no... As what he had been dreading the entire evening seemed to spring to life all at once, he bolted towards where the dull light was originating with his fears and frets filling his head.

He turned the corner to see the sapphire glow stretching in long, slim, arms of airy light swirling around the Pharaoh, and the wisps reaching back to and forming from Taweret's hands. The statue he had seen earlier was now alive, and working her dastardly magic on his friend. Larry watched in horror as the rays and swirls of blue formed together around Ahkmenrah, then seemed to decide all at once to attack him, shooting directly towards his head. Though, instead of harming him as Larry fearfully anticipated, the glow went directly into his mouth, shining brightly through his body as it reached down through him and landed into the pit of his stomach. Slowly, it settled and the brightness of it dimmed until it faded completely into him.

"Ahk!"

Larry paced over towards the Pharaoh quickly, worrying for him greatly. He had hardly even noticed the others in the room. Teddy, Octavius and Jed had all witnessed the strange happening as well. Teddy was also approaching the Egyptian in his concern like Larry. Ahkmenrah seemed to have a blank expression on his face, showing no emotion whatsoever, almost as if he was in a frozen daze. Both Larry and Teddy now stood next to him, examining and trying to figure out if he was alright.

"Teddy, what just happened?" Larry asked, glancing at him for a brief second before his attention was diverted back to Ahk.

"I think the new addition cursed him." Teddy replied wearily. "She wasn't moving at all until he entered the room..." he continued.

Larry looked over at Teddy's last comment, his knowledge and built up fear of the statue's abilities coming to mind at Teddy's words. He bit his lip and sighed in his frustration as his eyes met the floor. "Yeah, I think I know what she did..."

"Whatever did she do?"

"Look, it's hard to-"

Larry was suddenly cut off by an unanticipated movement from Ahkmenrah, the Pharaoh becoming no longer silent and quiet as he let out a strangled groan of strained pain, swaying forward into Larry.

"Woah, woah! Easy, Ahk!" Larry exclaimed, startled at Ahkmerah seeming to lose his balance. "Easy, buddy." he continued, both him and Teddy attempting to help Ahk stand upright rather than leaning into Larry's chest.

As he appeared to gain balance back onto his own two feet, Ahk strained from the throbbing pain in both his head and stomach, shutting his eyes tightly, trying to wash away the aching.

"What in Lord's name just happened to you?" Teddy asked him, voicing his confusion and concern aloud.

Ahkmenrah didn't speak, only breathing slowly as he tried to snap from his daze. He brought forth a hand to his abdomen, trying to soothe whatever was so unhappy and pained in his stomach.

"Let me handle this." Larry said to Teddy in a low whisper, signaling for the wax man to stray back to Jed and Octavius for some minutes. Larry's eyes drew back to the Pharaoh. "Ahk, you okay?"

Ahkmenrah answered this time, shaking his head wearily. "I... I do not know what just happened."

"Let me guess, you touched the pregnant hippo?" Larry laughed in a light chuckle, belaying his panic over the situation.

Ahk nodded, his head bowing in shame and embarrassment. "I felt as if I wasn't in control of myself."

"That's because she was in control." Larry confirmed. "That wasn't you."

"But why would she do that? I recognize her, she's one of the many Egyptian goddesses." Ahk stated, glancing back at the statue, who was once again still, the glow from her eyes having diminished.

"See... That's the thing, since she's Egyptian, she's only gonna curse you..." Larry said slowly, hoping dearly the interesting reveal wouldn't turn sour and scare his friend too much.

"What did she curse me with?"

"This - uh..." Larry paused, chuckling nervously. "This is gonna sound crazy."

"...Go on." Ahk said, looking at Larry warily.

"She's an Egyptian fertility goddess, which means you're... pregnant."

Ahkmenrah almost seemed to be frozen in place as he was just moments ago. Larry could practically see the gears turning in Ahk's head as he absorbed this information and took it all in. Though, after a dead-silent ten seconds, the Pharaoh responded with his reply.

"Alright." he said simply, eyes meeting Larry's once more.

This certainly took Larry by surprise, the night guard furrowing his eyebrows in comic confusion. "Wait, that's it? Alright? That's all you've got to say?" he questioned.

Ahk shrugged lightly at Larry's outburst of confusion and shock. "I recognize her from my childhood. My mother had one in her room. Given that it has a pregnancy curse, it's no surprise to me that it's actually possible. My tablet brings the museum to life, Larry, along with curses."

"Aren't you a little concerned about the fact that you're pregnant?" Larry asked, eyes narrowing in unbelief.

"Well, yes, that is quite out of the ordinary, but I can assure you I'm quite alright."

Larry nodded slowly, eyes dodging to the floor as his mind was over-run and buried with deep thought.

"So, uh, how's it gonna... You know." he mumbled quietly, his throat clenching in his awkwardness upon the topic.

"No, I do not know. What are you talking about, Larry?" Ahkmenrah questioned, eyes prying in his innocent confusion.

Larry huffed out a strained sigh, feeling himself squirm in his skin over his uncomfort over the topic. "...How's it gonna come out?" he finally said, head ducked down towards the floor in his nervousness and embarrassment.

"I assume it will come out of my stomach, given it would have no where else to go." Ahk stated, his eyes becoming pensive, as if in deep thought over the situation.

"Wait, hold on, does that mean it's going to just rip right out of you? Like in Alien?"

"I don't understand whatever reference you're making, but yes, it is."

Larry's eyes were wide with shock and surprise, staring at the Egyptian. "And are you gonna be okay? Seriously, Ahk, this could kill you!" he exclaimed. Ahkmenrah nodded lightly. "Well, yes, it probably will, but there is a way to ensure I heal properly afterwards."

This perked Larry's full attention as he looked up once more. "And what's that?"

"It's a potion, a common remedy used back in Egypt. A healing spell."

"Yeah? And what is it?"

"You'll need three things, the tears of a God, water from the Nile, and a three legged toad." Ahk stated.

Larry simply stared at the Pharaoh in his disbelief and confusion. "Seriously? Where am I gonna find those?"

"I'm positive they can be found in the museum. Maybe you can make the statue of Ra cry, and there is also a painting of the Nile in my exhibit, you can get the water from there. There are also jarred creatures there as well, and deformities in amphibians are common, you might find one."

Larry nodded uncertainly in response to hearing this. This was going to be a big task, but he was hopeful that with the help of his nocturnal friends, he could accomplish this great feat. "Okay… Well, I'll work on that. You just relax, okay? This thing is only gonna last three days. Or, three nights in our case. I gotta find all that stuff for our healing spell, so you just take it easy."

Ahkmenrah nodded lightly before Larry gave him a curt smile and pacing away. Larry's thoughts were swimming rapidly as he was trying to comprehend the situation and plan out who would go with him on this journey to collect these items. He decided Teddy and a few others would do, and Octavius and Jed would be good at watching after the Pharaoh. He knew that Ahk would need some supervision in case he was in need of anything. Larry knew from experience with his ex-wife that pregnancy was a rough ride, and he was hopeful that Ahkmenrah wouldn't be completely consumed by the hormones. Larry laughed lightly at the thought, Man, I hope the little guys can handle him…