Chapter 5:

''Well this is one humdinger of a hootenanny!'' Nefertari was confused on the words being spoken by the red headed woman known as Amelia. Even more confused at where they were, the colours had all but gone from this world, only black and white as people danced about without a care in the world. She had no time in figuring out why they were so happy as she had to run from the guards that were still chasing them.

A strange sound then rang out, but it didn't seem to alarm Larry as he pulled out a strange device ''Wow, four bars in 1945. Hello?'' He spoke into the thing, avoiding Nefertari's questioning gaze. Larry ahd then noticed that she had lost the black headdress she was wearing before jumping into the painting. natural brown hair was now strewn across her shoulders.

''Oh, I'm way past the stairwell, nicky...sort of'' Larry spoke again. It seemed to Nefertari that he was having a one-sided conversation with himself.

''What is this device you are speaking on?'' She demanded to know, taking it from Larry's hand and pushing it to her ear as she had seen Larry doing ''What is it? how does it work?''

''You speak into it. Who is this?'' A males voice spoke through it. Nefertari was amazed.

''A voice!? The one called nicky? I am Nefertari, Queen of Egypt'' She was unable to say anymore as Larry took the phone back, giving an irritated look. Nefertari narrowed her eyes in warning just as Amelia was swept off, opening her mouth to say they should stay together, she too was swept inside the sea of dancing people.

Nefertari went with the flow, weaving around them and somehow ending back by the painting. Not wanting to stay in any longer, She jumped through and saw her head dress on the ground; The black wig was matted and no longer able to be worn, but the golden circlet was okay and placed back on her head.

''So you're quite the smooth operator, aren't you Mr Daley'' The voice of Amelia alerted Nefertari to their arrival.

''Quick'' Nefertari watched as Amelia and Larry flipped the painting, trapping the guards between that world and the wall. ''That actually worked'' Larry said in surprise.

''what's next?'' Amelia grinned excitedly.

''Look'' Larry started as They started to walk away 'Nothing personal, but 'I'm kind of in the middle of something here that's not really your fight'' Nefertari left Larry and Amelia to argue as she watched a large red ...thing bounce past. It almost looked like a dog.

''It's because i'm a woman, isn't it?''Amelia asked in small annoyance, Nefertari was confused on why she'd asked such a question, her gender had never been a problem for her when she was alive, in fact many had been too afraid to anger her.

''No, it's because i've got this raised-from-the-dead evil Pharaoh guy who's willing to kill me and probably anyone near me to get this tablet so he can rule the world.'' Larry explained, shedding some light on what Kahmunrah wanted from the tablet.

'' So it is because I'm a woman!''

Larry was beginning to get a little stressed ''Look...''

''No, you look, Mr. Daley, if it weren't for me you'd still be lost in that monochromatic mayhem!'' Amelia cut Larry off with her weird words. Nefertari watched the exchange in confusion

'surely, they should not be fighting at this moment.' She thought to herself, arguing would distract anyone from their mission. They were not paying attention to their surroundings, anyone could sneak up on them.

''Lost in what?'' Larry asked in confusion

''Black-and-white photo, you boob!'' Amelia stopped Larry from walking, turning him to face her ''Now, listen and listen good- I can help you. I want to help you, and not because I like you, which so far I don't, but because I smell adventure, I want in.''

''I say we let her. She has a keen eye'' Nefertari spoke up, her soft voice carrying in Larry's ears. It was almost like Sacagawea's voice, only softer and more melodious

''Okay. Don't blame me if something happens to you.'' Larry said just before walking off, Nefertari gave Amelia a smile and chased after Larry and the tablet. She was much looking forward to the morning, when she would be shipped off to the natural history museum in new york, where larry had told her ahkmenrah was held.

''We'll get you back down to your chums, Mr daley. You won't get lost following Amelia earhart'' Amelia spoke with a wide smile just as Nefertari heard the accents and language. She quickly grabbed a hold of Larry and Amelia's shoulders and dragged them down behind the nearby fountain. Nefertari was quite known for her sharp sense of hearing.

''Well well, Mr daley. I quite like the way you're holding me'' Amelia was heard, bringing attention to Larry's hand placed upon her upper back. Nefertari simply ignored the lovey exchange, trying not to be too envious; she only wished this night to be over. She was much excited for the next one, seeing her beloved once more.

Weird singing was heard from the cupids above as Nefertari looked up, the rough tune to whatever music it was, did not sit well in her ears. So she placed her hands over them to muffle the sound, She, Larry and Amelia crouched around the fountain as the cupids kindly led the french soldiers away. Unfortunately, they only ran into more.

''And so, ze little tiny man who could not be a smaller or shorter mouse runs into the claws of the giant cat.'' The strange man gave a cat like snarl quietly, Nefertari was quite confused.

''Wow, you're really hung up on the height, aren't you?'' Larry said.

''No, it's not about height see...''

Larry cut the strange frenchman off ''Yes, you are- you're saying I'm a little mouse, you're a giant cat.''

'' I am the giant cat.'' He hissed like one to prove his point.

''No offense, I just, you know, you're Napoleon.'' Larry kindly supplied Nefertari a name to whom the short one was. But it did not ring any bells within her mind ''There's, like, a complex named after you. You're famous for being little and It's true.''

''Oh... you naive American man-boy.'' Napoleon sang in Larry's face.

''Look, neither of us are going to be jamming anytime soon, it's not even an issue.''

''C'est pas une question de taille.'' Napoleon said in french ''It's not about height or something else. It's a plan, it's a brilliant plan.''

''Ah. So it was a plan.'' Larry responded

''Snazzy maneuver, Emperor.'' Amelia spoke up, grabbing the short man's attention.

''Merci, mademoiselle.'' He slid up to her side with a smile. '' Now, if your boyfriend would kindly come with me?''

Larry quickly interjected ''Oh, I'm not her boyfriend.'' Napoleon looked over at Larry with a raised eyebrow '' Not her boyfriend.''

''No.'' Amelia agreed. It was quite amusing to Nefertari.

''Just friends? Oh.''

' 'No, yeah, friends. Uh,'' Larry stuttered.

''acquaintances. friends.'' Amelia added. Napoleon gave a small chuckle as he slid up to larry and whispered something. Amelia looked over at Nefertari who then gave a confused shrug.

''Now!'' Napoleon held is small blade to larry's chin ''This way or you die. -le!''

''Wait, We're coming with you.'' Nefertari called out, Amelia and her making way to follow.

''No! Our fight is not with you.'' Napoleon spoke, Leaving Amelia and Nefertari to watch as he took Larry away.

Nefertari Looked over at Amelia ''Well now we wait''

There was nothing she could do. Napoleon had said the fight wasn't with them which meant that Kahmunrah didn't know she was awake and that was how she wanted to keep it as long as possible. Merenkahre and Shepseheret had changed the combination to the tablet as well, which gave them more time.

''Now, what do you propose will happen?'' Amelia said, taking a seat on the edge of the fountain.

''Kahmunrah needs the tablet to open the gate of the underworld'' Nefertari spoke. ''I wish i could see his expression when he realises his parents changed the combination on him.''

Amelia laughed joyfully, and the two women fell into conversation.

I think. I may update this one every monday. ...and then maybe my other story every saturday. XD so yes. Every monday sounds good doesn't it?