-Walt Stone-
They hadn't said much when they came home yesterday afternoon. Both Carter and Sadie went back into their normal routine, but a grim cloud seemed to hover around them, and all of the initiates could see it. Kyra Teal, the Kane siblings' second cousin, helped Janet with keeping the House in good condition, and she didn't seem to be in a good mood either.
"Carter, what do you plan to achieve with the meeting?" Sadie snapped beyond the library doors, earning my attention away from the books stacked on my desk.
"An understanding on the situation, hopefully," Carter explained. "If he does turn up dead, they'll want a fight with whoever gets pinned for it."
"He'll show, won't even have a scratch too," Sadie snarled. "So stop worrying about some war that isn't going to happen."
"Well I'm sorry Sadie," Carter retaliated, "I happen to be the Pharaoh; I have to worry about it."
Silence for half a minute. "I assume you want me to make an appearance too?" Sadie hesitated.
"It would be nice to have at least a temporary Chief Lector," Carter continued, "but it's your choice."
My eyes widened to the thought. I heard the news about the First Nome when they did thanks to Kyra, but did they even manage to find Amos? "Okay, I'll show," Sadie decided.
"Thanks Sadie, it means a lot." Carter made sure she knew before they walked away.
Now I really couldn't focus on my studies. Worry for Amos and concern for the House of Life happened to be pretty distracting. Walt.
Anubis, I thought you were needed at the Hall of Judgment. That's the usual case unless something major comes up.
Yes, but I've come to give you a message. He clarified. A Greek child came before Osiris this morning. I need you to go to Rome with your healer, Jaz. There you will find a flying ship; you must board it and demand to see my father.
You mean the Chief Lector? I asked, really confused now on the situation.
Yes. And don't tell anyone else what you two are doing, it needs to be secret. Anubis continued. It could prove to be fatal against the Per Ankh if you speak a word of it.
I closed my books and started putting them away. I must be going; the list is rather large today. He finalized before I could ask any more questions.
I approached Jaz and Cleo at a nearby desk, Cleo helping Jaz look for some information on healing a ruptured organ. "What's up?" Jaz asked.
"I was wondering if you could help me," I started. "Uh, Sadie asked me to go shopping for the meeting tonight."
"Oh, sure," Jaz smiled. "There's going to be quite a number of Nome leaders that will be here. Even Amos, been awhile since he's been home, hasn't it?"
I smiled, going along with her words. "Yeah, I'm pretty certain he's been missed."
Cleo placed a bookmark on one of the books. "I'll keep this out for you to return to when you get back." She reassured before leaving for her own desk filled with even more books.
Jaz followed me to the roof, which I focused on making a portal. "Since we're the only ones up here, I'm going to tell you what I know," I started quickly as the portal opened. "Anubis just gave me information that we have to go to Rome and board a ship."
Jaz frowned now. "For what?" She wondered. "And why us? What about Sadie and Carter?"
"They're busy with the upcoming meeting," I lied through my teeth, "and a healer is required."
