Dash waited with most of his team for Johnny to make contact with them. It was already around noon and Dr. Kilroy was making a large soup so everyone could have lunch.
"How long do you think it will take them to do this?" Dash asked as Dr. Kilroy filled his bowl.
"It's difficult to say. I suppose it depends on where Ogel went and if there are any traps between him and Johnny," Dr. Kilroy replied.
Dash was a bit taken aback by his calm attitude.
"Aren't you worried about them?" he asked.
"A little, but I have seen Johnny and Pippin do this work for a long time, and I know they are capable of doing this. Otherwise I wouldn't have allowed them to go," Dr. Kilroy answered, "Wouldn't you say you feel the same for your team members?"
Dash thought for a moment. Dash always put a lot of thought into who would go on what missions. He'd consider their strengths, weaknesses, health, and stress levels. But once he chose one for a mission, he kept faith in them, even if he got worried now and then.
"I guess I do," Dash replied sitting down to eat.
Afterwards, Dash brought another bowl of soup to the tent for Cam, only to find her fast asleep. Dash gave a gentle smile and put the down beside the sleeping bag and a plate over it to keep it warm. There was no need to wake Cam up just now. She needed her rest.
Shortly after Dash left the tent, Johnny finally contacted them.
"I can see Ogel, mate. Looks like he's found a clue on how to use the cup of Jamshid. Pippin and I will distract him but you'd better hurry."
"We're on our way. All available agents follow me. Dr. Kilroy stay here and keep an eye on Cam," Dash ordered.
Dr. Kilroy nodded and headed into the tent.
The others followed Dash back in to the tomb. Johnny had marked a clear path using some white chalk.
Just as there neared the end of the trail there was a loud CRACK like rock being blasted apart. The agents ran forward to find Ogel with Pippin and Johnny. Pippin was in a safe spot, but Johnny was in a shower of heavy rocks and was seemingly stunned. Ogel lowered his gun aiming towards Johnny's heart.
Without saying a word, Dash leapt forward, giving Johnny a hard shove. He then dodged back as Ogel fired, but dash wasn't quite quick enough. He felt the laser searingly cut into his arm just below his shoulder. He grabbed it in pain feeling his own warm wet blood.
"Your arm!" Johnny cried, seemingly recovered.
"I'm fine he just grazed me," Dash assured him.
The others immediately started an attack on Ogel. Flex gave a double kicking knocking the laser and the cup of Jamshid out of Ogel's hands. Radia dove catching the cup but allowing the laser to smash.
Meanwhile, Crunch herded Johnny and Pippin to safety.
"Stay here," Dash heard Crunch tell them sternly, "and don't come out until Ogel's gone or captured."
"Be careful," Pippin said quietly.
Charge helped Radia to her feet who tossed the cup to Flex. Flex grappled a deep crack in one of the walls and climbed up placing the cup on a ledge, well within his own reach with his climbing abilities, but way out of Ogel's reach with his heavy armor.
Dash saw his moment and jumped, pushing himself off the wall hard his leg outstretched. His foot found its way to Ogel's face and knocked him to the ground as Dash did a flip landing. As Ogel's body hit the ground, however there was a big flash and smoke blinded Dash.
Dash coughed and waved his hand trying to clear the area. Once the smoke dissipated, Ogel was gone.
Darn! Dash thought bitterly, I thought for sure I had him this time.
He looked up at Flex as he grabbed the cup of Jamshid and made his way back down to his fellow agents. Johnny and Pippin also joined the group.
Flex handed Dash the cup.
"This can't be allowed to fall into Ogel's hands. What are you going to do with it?" he asked.
Dash turned to Johnny and Pippin. It had suddenly occurred to him that they were treasure hunters and may want the cup themselves.
His face must have given this thought away, because Pippin said, "We try to get as many treasures as we can to a museum, preferably Dr. Kilroy's. However, given that the treasure could lead to living under one man's tyranny, I'm sure we can make an exception."
Johnny nodded in agreement.
"We'll keep this with us then, with others things we work to keep out of Ogel's hands," Dash announced.
"Dash," Johnny said.
Dash turned to face Johnny.
"You saved my life back there, mate. Thanks," Johnny said humbly.
"Just repaying a dept. You saved mine first, remember?" Dash said.
"I've never been one to believe in needing to be repaid like that. Just knowing you'd do the same for me is enough," Johnny said.
"Then let's just say I went an extra mile to prove I'd do the same," said Dash.
Foot note to lego-lover: Thanks for the idea. This proved to be a bigger challenge than I expected. I know you've had some trouble writing your own version of this story as well. Best of luck to both of us! :)