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"That wasn't supposed to happen!" I shouted angrily at Osiris. We were once again in my favored New Orleans graveyard. Lord Osiris left Kane's body sitting in the throne room so that we would be able to have a private conversation.

He shook his head in disapproval and responded condescendingly.

"Did I not warn you of the bracelet's powers Anubis? Did I not tell you to take it from her?"

I glared at him, not wanting to listen to his words. I wandered among the nearby gravestones, gently gliding my hand over the tops. I took a deep breath to try and regain my composure.

"My Lord," I started politely. "Will you please explain to me what happened? I must know what power was unleashed to cause the mass unconsciousness." Osiris looked pleased that I had calmed down. Although he still had a rude sneer etched on his features, clearly enjoying my displeasure.

"What happened, you ask?" He said mockingly. I narrowed my eyes, waiting for him to get to the point.

"Sir—" I started to say buy Lord Osiris interrupted me.

"The bracelet was protecting you Anubis." He announced. "Obviously, the bracelet is more powerful than you realized. There is no turning back now, for it has attached to its host. You should not have messed with power that you do not understand." He said disdainfully.

I felt an oppressive force fall down upon me. What have I done? I thought miserably. My breathing became labored as I struggled to calm down again. Osiris shook his head in disappointment.

"There is still so much you don't understand Anubis. I see you are upset," He remarked. "And—and I shall help you." I looked at him in confusion. He was going to help me?

"I feel that I did not try hard enough to stop you so now I will try to aid you. All is not lost. The girl, Sadie, is still fine and your initial plan is still in motion. However, soon she must know about the forces you put into work. She cannot be kept ignorant for too long or it will consume her. Do you understand?" Osiris asked me in a kinder tone of voice than before. I was still unsure of what had just occurred but, I figured my best bet was to side with Osiris.

"Yes, my Lord. And I am grateful for your help." I answered respectfully.

"Yes, well there is much to be done." He advised. "First, you mustn't return to Brooklyn House—"

"What?" I interrupted. Osiris looked at me with an annoyed expression on his face.

"You must NOT return to Brooklyn House UNTIL you learn more about the bracelet. Go to the ancient lands, I am sure you will find useful information there. Do not tell Sadie that you are leaving, the relationship between you and her must be tested if it is to warrant the full extent of the bracelet's power."

I looked resignedly down at the ground that was covered in dark foliage. I did not want to leave without telling Sadie of my whereabouts however, Osiris knew more than I about the bracelet. But, she will be so angry! I thought helplessly. I briefly debated not listening to him but, then I thought about Sadie and the danger she would be in if I continued to be ill-informed. I made my decision.

"It will be as you say, my Lord." I said dejectedly, missing my girlfriend already.

"Good," He commented quickly. "We will discuss this more at a later date, Julius Kane grows restless and I must return my full presence to him." I faded the graveyard around us and Lord Osiris returned to Sadie's father. I quickly left the throne room to begin my journey.

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Being knocked unconscious by some unknown magical force definitely has some positive aspects. Carter decided that I was in too fragile a state to teach any lessons so, yay me! No yelling er… I mean teaching ankle-biters today. Even though my brother also got knocked out, he still apparently felt well enough to do everything. Ah well, his loss, my gain.

I will admit that I was a little bored just sitting in my room doing nothing. I was trying really hard not to think about last night when I had somehow made my brother, Walt, and I pass out, so of course it was the only thing on my mind. Go figure. It annoyed me that I didn't know what happened!

To take my mind of things I decided to take a little nap. Before I could fully drift off to the magical world of sleep I heard a noise outside my door. My eyes opened abruptly and I glanced toward it but, no one was there. However, there was a neatly folded note that had been shoved under my door. My curiosity got the better of me and I stood up from my bed to grab it. I quickly unfolded it and looked down at the crisp handwriting.

Sadie,

I don't really know what to write. I have always liked you, well, more than just liked you. You mean the world to me and I am shocked to know that you are with Anubis. But, I respect your choice and I am sorry that I acted irrationally at dinner last night. Please forgive me. Can we still be friends? It would mean a lot to me.

An extremely sorry,

Walt

I stared at the piece of paper for what felt like an eternity. I was so taken aback by Walt's frank note that I just did not know what to think.

I felt like I was in a trance. Slowly, I set the note down on my nightstand and curled up on my bed. Instinctively, my hand grabbed on to my wrist that had Anubis's bracelet firmly attached to it. Just the touch of the cool metal seemed to calm my nerves.

My mind drifted to bitter musings. What was I supposed to do about Walt? And why has Anubis not come to check on me?

I had a lot to think about.

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What is Anubis up to? And what is Sadie going to do about Walt!?

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