Disclaimer: I don't own Night at the Museum or any of it's characters and the historical figures used. I only own Viola Daley.

Tonight was the last night I would spend with my friends at the museum. I sadly put on my uniform, sadly thinking of how different things would be around here. With a sigh, I clipped on my flashlight and walked out of the security office. I hated long good-byes, and thats exactly what this night was going to be.

As I walked down the hall and rounded the corner to the lobby, I bumped into Dad and Dr. McPhee. "I'm sorry," I apologized quickly. McPhee just gave an angry sigh and walked out of the museum, apparently whatever he was talking to dad about frustrated him. I then turned my attention to dad and said, "I didn't know you were visiting tonight Dad."

"Yeah, but I didn't know this was happening. Why didn't you tell me Viola?"

I looked down at my feet, and shuffled them nervously. "I'm sorry Dad. I didn't tell you because your corporation was taking off and everything was going great. I didn't want to stress you out more..."

Dad gave me a quick hug and assured me, "I understand, Viola." I still felt terrible about not telling him sooner, even if he did understand. I knew I should have told him earlier, but I'm not the kind of person that just comes out and says whats on their mind like Dad. I'm more reserved, and at times like this I really hate it.

I glanced out of the window and watched the last of the sun set behind the horizon, and the museum soon sprung to life. All of my friends burst out of their containers and began to brush off the styrofoam peanuts that stuck to them. I glanced over to see Dad playing and intense game of tug-o-war with Rexy, so I let them be. I walked over to a box, someone seemed to have trouble getting out. I opened the lid and out sprung Dexter, the most mischievous and adorable exhibit in the museum.

I giggled as Dexter made his way up to my shoulder, "Hey Dex." I patted his head as he smiled deviously. "Dexter," I warned him firmly, "no mischief tonight, okay?" He nodded and scampered away. Unlike Dad, I trusted Dexter. We actually get along when I'm working, and he has been very helpful to me on several occasions.

I looked over at Dad and saw he was walking towards Teddy and Texas. I decided it was best to join them, so I quickly made my way over to them.

Teddy looked at Dad and exclaimed, "Lawrence, my dear lad, it's good to see you," He then turned to me and greeted me with the same cheery voice, "And it's always grand to see you again, Viola."

I smiled back and greeted him. Teddy had always reminded me ever since I first met him of everyone's favorite uncle. You know, the one that is always happy, telling stories, and having a good time.

Dad explained to Teddy that he didn't know that the exhibits were being transferred to the Federal Archives. Well, Dad's statement earned me a stern look from Teddy. Teddy then said to me in a low, serious tone, " You didn't tell him?"

My face flushed, "Well, um, its kind of a weird story..."

"The Guardian of Brooklyn has returned!" I gave a sigh of relief, that familiar voice had gotten me out of trying to explain myself. But I wasn't out of the woods yet, Teddy gave me a chiding glance that clearly said I should have told Dad about this.

I flashed Teddy an apologetic look, then turned to see Dad greeting Ahkmenrah. I smiled and walked up to them. Once Ahkmenrah had finished talking with Dad about the transfer, he turned to me and hugged me. "Good evening Viola!"

I smiled and replied, "Good evening Ahkmenrah." Calling him Ahkmenrah instead of Ahk like everyone else seemed to drive him crazy, so that was a little joke we had going on between us. I can honestly saw Ahkmenrah has been my best friend for these two years while I've come to the museum. I could talk to him about everything and anything, he was especially always interested in what I had learned in my classes.

Ahkmenrah pulled away from the hug and grasped my shoulders. He gave me a look very similar to Teddy's, but a bit more encouraging. I sighed, "I know, I know! I should have told him, but you know how I get. I over-analyze things way too much!"

"I know, but I also know you can be very confident and vocal when you wish to be," He left the statement at that.

"Well, look if it isn't Mr. Big-In-The-Britches himself." Ahkmenrah and I turned to see Dad having a confrontation with Jed. I sighed sadly, Jed was the one who hurt the most when Dad left the museum. Jed was like a big brother to me, like one of those overprotective ones you see in the movies. He was always there for me, and he always threatened to take care of anyone who bothered me with Smith and Weston. Seeing Jed and Dad fight always upset me, and I think Ahkmenrah knew it more than anyone else.

Ahkmenrah put a reassuring arm around my shoulder to try and calm me. I bit my lower lip and sighed as I listened to Jed and Dad argue. I really hate being quiet and reserved.

"Jedediah, please!" Teddy interjected at the right time, then he looked at my Dad. "Lawrence, these are emotional times for all of us. But it is our last night as a family, and I don't want to see it squandered in self-pity. So who will join me for one final stroll through these hallowed halls?"

Everyone agreed, except for Jed of course. When Octavius asked him if he was going, Jed said he was going to squander it in self-pity.

Ahkmenrah and I watched Teddy help Sacajawea up onto Texas. We smiled and commented about how they had always made an adorable couple. Ahkmenrah then offered me his arm, "Shall we?"

I smiled, "Of course, just hold on a second." He nodded and I made my way over to Jed, who was squandering in self-pity.

I leveled myself down so I could look Jed in the eye, and he glanced up at me. "Hey Viola."

"Jed, please don't stay here squandering in self-pity the whole night. I really want you to join the rest of us on the walk through the museum."

"Thats a no-can-do, Viola. I'm just going to sit here and squander in self-pity. I'm a man of my word."

I sighed sadly and looked away, "But its our last night together as a family Jed, and it just won't be the same without you there with us. You shouldn't have to be alone during last night in the museum." That did it for Jed. For some reason, he listened to me. I always managed to convince him to do things he at first refused to do when Octavius and Dad asked him.

"All right, all right! I'll go on the silly walk, but only because you asked!"

I smiled happily as he agreed, the scooped him up and set him on my shoulder. I then rejoined Ahkmenrah, took his arm, and caught up with the rest of our friends as we walked through the museum together one last time.

As we all brought our final walk together to an end, dawn was quickly approaching. I set Jed on the edge of his crate and sigh sadly. "Well Jed, I guess this is goodbye."

Jed looked down at his boots, he was feeling pretty emotional about this himself. "Yeah, I guess this is it."

If I could have hugged him without worrying about crushing him, I would have. I just looked at him and choked, "You were like a big brother to me Jed. I'll never forget that."

Jed nodded and said good bye, adding on to take care. All I could do was wave and wish him safe travels, I just couldn't tell him good bye.

I walked over to Dexter's crate and helped him in. Not before giving him a quick hug and telling him to behave himself. I slipped him into the box, but left the lid partially open. Then I helped a few more of the exhibits into their crates before joining Dad, Teddy, and Ahkmenrah.

"So," Dad was asking Teddy and Ahkmenrah, "Where are your crates at?"

Teddy and Ahkmenrah both looked at me sternly and said in unison, "You didn't tell him?" I rose my hands up in defense, "I didn't tell him about the transfer, so how do you expect me to tell him about that?"

Teddy shook his head and sighed, while Ahkmenrah slipped an arm around my shoulder and lead me away from Dad and Teddy. Teddy was going to have to break the bad news to Dad by himself this time. I sighed, "Why I can't do anything right, Ahkmenrah?"

Ahkmenrah shook his head in disagreement and said, "Viola, don't criticize yourself like that."

"Well, if I could do something right, everyone wouldn't be leaving tonight."

"You did your best to fight for us, but sometimes things like this just happen Viola. Sometimes, it just doesn't work out as planned, but there is a higher purpose behind it."

I scoffed, "There is no higher purpose that could soften the blow of losing my closest friends. God, I wish I wasn't such a shy and reserved person. It's just like seeing life go by in monochrome!"

Ahkmenrah grasped my shoulder and looked me in the eyes, "I know it is hard for you, it's also hard for the rest off us being left behind, but we shall see if that is true. You never know Viola." He pulled me into a quick hug before running back to his sarcophagus. I stood where Ahkmenrah left me, and witnessed the sun rise above the city skyline like so many times before. I looked at all the crates in the lobby, finally realizing they were gone.

I made my way over to my Dad, struggling to keep it together. He put his arms around my shoulders and said, "Come on Viola, lets go home." I agreed sadly. As we walked out the door, I turned and looked at the museum one last time. I knew my life wouldn't be the same anymore form that point on, I just didn't know how.