The Mummy: Rise of Imhotep

Ardeth Bay

I wake to rustling near my camp. Gripping the knife underneath my pillow and steadied my breathing. I felt someone hovering over me. I snapped my eyes open and swung my knife up only for arm to be held down and a hand put over my mouth. Looking up at the intruder my eyes widened as I saw the cut on his cheek.

I steadied my breathing as the man studied me. “I am going to remove my hand if you scream I will kill you.”

He removed his hand from my mouth and i glared at him not taking the threat lightly. “if you kill me who will help stop these people from raising Imhotep?”

I don't know what surprised this man more. The fact that i knew about Imhotep or that i understood what he said and didn't quiver in fear.

“you know of the creature?”

“he's family so yes. I know of the creature.”

The shadow man removed himself off of me and sat across from me. I sat up deeming he wasn't a threat. They were guarding the tomb.

“your people. They guard this place.”

“yes. Your group doesn't seem to be concerned with our warning however.”

That couldn't be more true. Treasure outweighed any danger. Normally I think the same however with this place I just wish to make it out of here alive. I noticed a glint coming from his waistband and noticed my dagger. Not caring about personal space I reached for it only for him to grab my wrist.

“if you value your life you'll get your hand off me and give me my dagger.”

“you did not seem worried about it on the boat.”

Using my speed I shoved him to the ground. I reached for it again and he used his strength to flip us over. I blew some hair out of my face and the guy smirked.

“don't get smug.”

“what is your name?”

Was he serious?! We are fighting over something that is mine and if anyone were to see us would get the wrong idea and he wants to know my name?

“what's yours? Shadow person is just a mouthful.”

The man looked confused at the name that I had given him. “Ardeth Bay.”

“Zahra Khalilah.”

I stiffened underneath Ardeth when he pulls my dagger. He must have felt me tense because he got off of me. He looked over the blade before handing it out to me. I looked at him hesitantly before grabbing it. I relaxed just having it in my hands again.

“it means a lot to you?”

Hearing the English roll off his tongue with the thick Arabic accent present I tilted my head. “you speak english?”

“yes though it is not my language of choice.”

Ardeth POV

I watched Zahra nod. Her name if I'm not mistaken means Brilliance while her last name means friend. She stared happily at the dagger.

“who did it belong to?”

“my father. He gave it to me before he passed. Said it was important.” may Allah rest his soul. He deserves it for raising such a fierce daughter.

“that's why I'm here. Apparently the answer to why its important is here.”

“he did not tell you?”

She shook her head before putting the dagger away. Looking her over I noticed a symbol on her shoulder. Realization hit me and my eyes went wide.

“you have the mark.”

She turned and looked at me confused. “the mark?”

Before I can answer we're heard someone calling her name. I quickly bid her farewell before escaping into the dark. I met up with my men on the ridge a few minutes later. Mounting my house they all looked at me.

“she is not to be harmed.”

With my orders made clear we decided to set up camp and get some rest. I had a feeling that it's going to be a very long week.
Back at camp 3rd person

“hey Zahra are you awake?” Zahra Poked her head out of her tent, rubbing her eyes making it look like she just woke up.

“yeah Rick what's up?”

“I was wondering. After what happened tonight if you wanted to stick by me, Evelyn, and Jonathan.”

Zahra was beyond confused. Why did he want her to stick with them? It's not like she was a very trustworthy person nor was she all that nice to them.

“it's just that. When we were attacked we couldn't find you and your group didn't seem to care. They were kinda happy. That and Evelyn wants to make sure your ok.”

“I'll think about it. Goodnight Rick.”

Rick bid her goodnight before walking g back over to his campfire where Evy was waiting anxiously. Zahra watched Evy smile happily so whatever Rick told her pleased her greatly. Taking one last look at the darkness Zahra finally went back to sleep.