RWBY Watches Classic Movies

Chapter 25: The Mummy, Part 1

Chapter 25

"So, is everyone ready to start the next movie?"

"Let's see," Ruby said, running down a mental check list, "Popcorn?"

"Check." Weiss said, holding a large bucket of popcorn in her lap.

"Soda?"

Yang belched. "Check!"

"Snacks?"

"Check." Blake said over a mouthful of tuna.

"I'd say so." Ruby smiled.

"Hit it!" Yang and Nora said together.

The hot desert sun shone over a pair of mighty white pyramids with golden tips. Nearby, a monolithic sphinx was under construction, nearly complete, as well as a bustling city. Off to the side, in the shade, a man rode a chariot past several men armed with shields and spears, each one bowing before him as he approached.

"Hey, it's home! Maybe I'll actually make an appearance in this one." Sun cheered.

"Thebes, City of the Living." Blake narrated. "Crown jewel of Pharaoh Seti I. Home of Ozpin, Pharaoh's high priest, keeper of the dead." Ozpin was dressed in black robes that displayed his chest and abs, well-toned for his age. "Birthplace of Salem, Pharaoh's mistress." Salem herself walked into a room with walls made of solid gold. Though, this wasn't the Salem the crew saw back at Haven courtesy of Emerald.

"SAY WHAT NOW?!?" the audience screamed, even Ozcar.

"But- but- "Ruby stammered, looking something, anything to say.

"Mistress?" Cinder whispered. She knew that Salem was old beyond belief, but she never spoke of her past.

'Ah, the memories...' Salem thought, gazing upon how she used to look.

"No other man was allowed to touch her."

"But that can't be Salem! Salem doesn't look like that! We saw her!" Ruby protested.

"You saw an accurate illusion of her, Ms. Rose." Ozcar said, trying to explain without giving too much up. "That is how she used to appear."

"Ozpin?" Glynda looked at him questioningly.

"Later," Ozcar tried to deflect, "After the movie, I promise."

"Just a head's up then," Sun said, "You are not gonna like where this is headed."

"What do you- "

"Just watch."

Salem walked past statues on either side of her and signaled for a group of men to bar the door. As they moved to obey, she walked through a golden veil. Ozpin awaited her on the other side. They regarded each other before embracing in a passionate kiss.

"But for their love, they were willing to risk life itself."

"See what I mean?" Sun said.

"You alright there, Oz?" Qrow said.

"He, uh, he fainted." Oscar replied.

"Sun do you know this story?" Weiss asked, genuinely interested.

"This bit, yeah. It's an old legend back home in Vacuo, the kind parents use to keep their children in line."

"Well, that's ominous." Coco commented.

In their passion, Ozpin accidentally smudged the black paint on one of Salem's arms. As the men were about to close the doors, Seti pushed them back open on his own. He looked at the men, confused.