Well, my friends, I'm trying to make this story easier to read. Tell me if you like the format! I'd like to thank my reviewers: Ethos, Nakhti, Lucky Fannah, Megan Sleevewillow, WhiteInnocence, Araminta18, and Mummy Fan. Your reviews are all greatly appreciated. In response to Nakhti, they are all e-mailing each other because they are all in various places, like work and school and such. Try not to imagine this story taking place in any particular time, ancient or modern. Probably more modern, with all sorts of essences of Mummy thrown in...
From: johnnyintheskywithdiamonds(at)flyingace. com
To: ikilledyourmummy(at)cairoxpress. com, bookworm(at)cairoxpress. com, mummykillerjr.(at)cairoxpress. com
Subject: new e-mail address
Hello chaps!
After several long months of ponderous thought, I have finally concocted a name for my new casino: The Flying Ace (of diamonds, of course)! I don't think I'll add that
last bit, but isn't it clever? The flying ace, like in all of our adventures, and ace, like the card, and, well, I think…oh drat it, never mind…
Anyway old chaps, I have taken the opportunity to put up a jolly new website for my casino. First one of you fellows to sign up for an online gambling account gets
drinks on the house (except you, Alex; sorry old boy).
Tata for now,
-Jonathan
P.S. Rick, would you mind not making such a ruckus early in the morning when you're off to work? A fellow can't possibly sleep off a hangover with all that noise…
From: theonlineexperience(at)deNile. com
To: talldarkandhandsome(at)gurgle. com
Subject: Purchase Receipt No. 231170
To our esteemed customer:
This purpose of this message is to verify that you purchased on Saturday April 11th:
-One (1) mysterious black robe, size medium
-Two (2) packs Look like an Egyptian non-permanent tattoos
-Twenty-three (23) boxes of Hay's Not for Horse Treats (sand-flavored)
Your total purchase came to about eight-three (83) American dollars, but due to our freakishly low prices and your excessive coupon use, you owe two dollars,
ninety-seven cents (2.97).
Thank you for shopping at deNile. com. Have a nice day!
From: theBoss(at)cairoxpress. com
To: ikilledyourmummy(at)cairoxpress. com
Subject: A spot of bad news…
Dear Mr. O'Connell,
I am sorry to inform you that I must call a quits to you family vacation to the A.A.S.S.P.C.M. (or the Absolutely Amazing Sunnyvale Spa at the Peak of Candy
Mountain). It seems that the spa doubles as an insane asylum and the headquarters of a crime ring of organ-thieves.
On the brighter side, as the president of Cairo X-Press Adventures Inc., I would be thrilled if you would instead take a nice trip to the Andes mountain range.
Actually, you have no choice. You're going. Just think: days of long hikes, thin oxygen, llamas eating ichu grass, and of course, the mummies! I just know how much
you love mummies!
I've already taken the liberty of arranging everything. The dates are still the same, so no need for new planning. Just pack your oxygen tanks and Winchester, and
you'll be ready to go.
Tootles!
President Mr. Boss Guy, M.D., PhD, ADD, OCD, HD-TV, NASCAR
From: rottentothecore(at)gurgle. com
To: can'ttouchthis(at)sandbox. com
Subject: Bad News :(
Well, baby, it seems that my organ-thieving ring got busted. Can't trust those freakin' unicorns for nothing…
Anyway, I have to re-plan our super special vacation. Don't worry; I have a great place in mind! And the airline I'm looking claims that the overhead bins are roomy
enough to fit a coffin. Isn't that wonderful, snuggy-wuggums?
Luv ya lyk, I dunno…a luver…TTYL!
From: guidanceoffice(at)sunnyvaleschool. edu
To: ikilledyourmummy(at)cairoxpress. com, bookworm(at)cairoxpress. com
Subject: 3rd Quarter Markings for Alexander O'Connell
April 18th
Sunnyvale School for the Insanely Gifted
Somewhere in the Rocky Candy Mountains
Dear Mr. and Mrs. O'Connell,
Here is the report card for the third quarter of your son Alexander's freshman year here at Sunnyvale School for the Insanely Gifted:
World History, Advanced Placement: 100 – Alex is a hugely gifted student. His questions and comments make it seem as if he has experienced the wonders of the
ancient world first hand.
Symphonic Orchestra: 92 – Alex is very enjoyable to have in class, if only he would avoid trying to charm snakes and snake-like students with his clarinet.
Biology, Honors: 85 – Alexander does not seem to have much practical interest in the subject. His questions about the possibility of reanimating the dead are, in a word,
preposterous.
P.E. Class: 100 – Alex is one of the best students in the class, showing prowess in all manners of things, especially climbing, physical defense, and archery.
Algebra, Honors: 81 – I am very disappointed with Alexander's performance in this class. If only he would stop doodling hieroglyphics and whatnot in his notebook, he
might be doing better.
Spanish: 100 – Ay caramba! What am I to do with a boy who speaks Ancient Egyptian perfectly?
Lunch: Alex seems to have a problem with sandwiches. I can't see why.
English, Honors: 100 – Alexander excels in this class! His knowledge of literature and history is beyond anything I have seen for a boy his age. He has finally stopped
writing in his "l33t speak," which I viewed as an expression of his individuality as a teenager.
We at Sunnyvale's hope that you are pleased with your son's report card. Have a lovely day!
New Text Message from: Daddy-o
Message: Hey Alex! Gr8 report card!!
New Text Message from: Alex
Message: When did u get texting? and u used chatspeak! LMAO! Poser!
New Automatic Message to be set for: ikilledyourmummy(at)cairoxpress. com
Frequency of Message: Once a day until disabled
Message: Hmm…Sunnyvale School for the Insanely Gifted…try to remember why the name Sunnyvale sounds so familiar. Also, remember to buy allergy medicine. Evie
has threatened to sleep in the downstairs library if I don't stop snoring. Other reminders: visit Jonathan's new casino, e-mail Ardeth, update blog…
Thanks for reading! Hope you enjoyed this chapter, I was rather proud of it. Feel free to leave a review! :)