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Chapter 13: A Way Out Of Hell (Standard Disclaimers Apply)

The ice cold water woke me up. I saw Ahk with some blankets, Larry with a bucket of water which had just dumped my head in and Avalon holding the Tablet.

"What happened to Ahk's guards? Why did they attack me?" I asked, looking from them all. Larry sighed holding up a small computer chip.

"Someone planted this in the tablet, behind the centrepiece. We'd looked at security but Ahk's place is one of three places where there is no CCTV inside. The new technology confused Ahk and his jackals."

"Matt did this… No one else would have!"

"Jessie, Matt went back to Alaska. He was at the airport this morning. I found out because he just called me. Everyone was on the phone, and I mean everyone!" I felt my face drop.

"Who did it then?"

"I don't know but whoever did is amazing at technology…"

"Yeah, it couldn't be Matt." Silence.

"How come Ahkmenrah was the only one affect, and his jackals?"

"Oh, he wasn't. Everyone was up in the Hall of Mammals raving havoc with Dexter. I was helping him calm the situation. The only ones who weren't affect were Jed and Ockie!" Avalon said

"Why though?"

"It seems that they are too small for the tablet to affect them a whole lot…"

"So basically whoever planted that chip there KNOWS about the tablet and wants Ahk to suffer?" Avalon asked. That girl took too long to catch up sometimes.

"Yeah Avalon. The only other person I know who would want you to suffer Ahk is Kamunrah but he knows nothing about modern day technology."

"Even if he did, he is stuck in the underworld… Man you guys have a complex life in this museum."

"Yeah, but we'll solve this problem in the day. Avalon would you mind helping?"

"On the weekend though Mr Daley, I have Tennis tomorrow but I'll be feel Friday Afternoon."

Avalon picked up the bucket of water and threw the water down the drain. I focused on the gurgle of the water. The sound seemed to reflect on my blood flow. I could feel my blood splashing around my body like someone just threw it in there like water.

The sound stopped and I gasped. Ahkmenrah was in front of me, his eyes looking scared but a bit of anger lingered in them. His hands were on my shoulders and he was shaking me. I was panicking. He was really hurting me.

"WHAT THE HELL JESSIE?" Larry said.

The emotions are too much. I could fell the anger running through my veins, yelling at me to let it out.

"LEAVE ME ALONE!" I roared at him tossing the nearby stool at him. Avalon was frozen to her spot beside the sink.

"Je…Jessie?"

"SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP!" I yelled against. I let Ahk fall to the ground and I crumbled to the floor.

I was trying to pull at my hair but my hands were being held by someone. I turned to see Ahkmenrah holding onto my arms with a pleading look in his eyes.

"Jessie, please stop…"

"Leave… Me… ALONE!" I yelled at him with my teeth gritted.

"I HATE BEING LIKE THIS! I HATE HAVING SOMEONE TRYING TO RUIN MY LIFE EVERY FUCKING MINUTE! I HAVE TRIED SO HARD, I HAVE WORKED SO HARD AND IT GETS ME NO WHERE BUT MORE TROUBLE AND NOW I AM NEVER GOING TO LIVE MY LIFE BECAUSE MY PAST WILL ALWAYS COME BACK AND BITE ME IN THE BACK AND I FUCKING HATE IT!"

I ran out of the room and ran to the one place I knew I would be ok in. It was the only part of museum where I had the key too.

A month back, Dr McPhee installed an Aboriginal section into the museum and it had so many features to it. Larry gave me a key to it and I could just lock myself in there for however long (meaning the whole night) and embrace my mother's culture.

I had made friends with some of the figures there although I couldn't pronounce their names, I could communicate with them in my mother's tongue… well what I knew of it.

"Jessie, you are back!" There was a young girl standing in front of the display of spears and weapons.

"Yeah, I guess I am." I laughed a little and she smiled. She walked off to find her parents. I didn't know anyone here personally, they just knew my faces… and my eyes.

I touched my eyelashes and closed my eyes and listened to the steady beat of my heart.

I should go and apologise to Ahk and Larry… god Avalon must hate me now.

I walked to the entrance of the exhibit and waved goodbye to all the figures. They smiled and waved back.

I walked out and saw Ahkmenrah and Avalon standing in front of the exhibit. They were facing each other until they saw me.

There was silence. Avalon opened her mouth and said:

"Ahkmenrah just told me about your… anger. I am not blaming you for not telling me and I am not blaming you for not telling me about your past but pleas-"

I cut her off with a hug. I started crying and soaking her jacket.

"I am so sorry." I whispered between my sobs. She rubbed my back reassuringly. When we pulled apart, she gave me an encouraging smile and looked at Ahk. He scanned me witha blank expression. I was scared that he was mad and my experience with mad people isn't good.

Larry rarely gets mad at me. When he does, he just shouts. I have been hit though when people have gotten mad at me.

I was too scared to see Ahkmenrah hit me so I stumbled backwards and saw his face light up with confusion.

"Jessie, what-"

"Please… don't hurt me." I started crying again and my head started to ache from the lose of liquid.

He looked at me a little more before offering me his hand. I cautiously accepted and he pulled me up.

I squeaked with fear as he pulled me close. He looked slightly annoyed but hid it among his kind voice.

"Are you alright? You weren't looking well after we finished talking in Larry's office."

"N-no… I though you- never mind. I need to help Larry clean up!"

I avoided Ahkmenrah for the rest of the night.

I had been avoiding Ahkmenrah at all costs for the past two days. I had only realised how powerful he could be over me. He could hit me really bad, worse than I could have ever been hit before. He could yell at me the most harsh things I would ever hear and worst of all, he could just remain silent… the worst silence I might ever hear… or not hear.

"Jessie?" Larry was at my door frame. I smiled at him weakly but tired over to my side.

"Jessie, Ahk is super worried about you. All of them are. Could you please just come over tonight? I know they would appreciate it…"

"Ok Larry, I might just sleep though."

"Ok, just remember though, Avalon is coming tomorrow to help figure out this computer chip thing."

"Ok..."

I went with Larry to the museum that night. I spent the first few hours avoiding Ahk again. I then returned to the security office where I fell asleep.

It was a bad nightmare. I dreamt I was in the middle of the dessert and the plants surrounding me had Matt's faces and all I could hear was Ahkmenrah laughing only his laugh was coming out of Matt's mouth.

I ran a little till I saw… oh no.

I was in the snow. I was freezing and warm at the same time. My mum and dad were holding my hands and my uncle was trekking ahead. Matt was there too.

I don't remember Matt coming!

Soon the bear came, but I didn't see anything except Matt standing still.

What? I don't remember this.

Matt! Look out! My dad went racing towards Matt and pushed him to the side. I closed my eyes and ears and pictured a nice place. It wouldn't block out my father's screams for help.

I heard another pair of screams. I saw my dad and uncle laying on the ground with blood dripping from their bodies.

We all ran then.

We ran and it felt like we all ran into darkness…

"Jessie!" I was shaken awake. Ahkmenrah was standing over me.

"A-Ahk… it's nice to uh… see you again."

"Jessie, please understand one thing. I would never lay a hand on you in such a… a abusive manner."

This got me angry. I slapped him.

"You better not hurt me. I can rip your face off in two seconds!"

"Jessie, please I am begging you! Just tell me why you think I would hurt you!"

"Because everyone does! No one ever thinks about me! The only three people who have never hurt me are Larry, Nick and Sacagawea. You need to earn my trust Ahk and I am still mad at you for the Smithsonian!" He groaned.

Yes, it had been around a year and a bit but I was still a little angry at him for that.

"Jessie, please can we make a deal. I will never hurt you if you never mention that incident again!"

"No, that benefits you too much. How about this? I will not mention that incident again IF you never hurt me and you will not keep secrets from me. Do this and I will not only not mention that incident again but I will tell Larry about my nightmares and ask for some therapy…"

"R-Really? You'd do that if I do my part?"

"Why? You think it's too easy?"

"No… it's just you told me you would never want therapy… ever." I sighed. I looked at Ahkmenrah's eyes and I suddenly felt like my angry was melting away.

"Yeah… but I think I need it. A few sessions can't hurt."

"Yeah… I am just glad you are thinking about it. It could really help you in the long run"

"Yeah. I'm sorry for being a little moody it-"

"No Jessie, it isn't your fault." Ahk then leaned forward and kissed my forehead.

"I'll stay here till sunrise. Sleep…" I lay on my side and closed my eyes with the site of his beautiful smiling face looking at me.