Whatever It Takes

~ 6 ~

Third Person POV
After a long day of being regular tourists, the three headed to a hotel just north of the Great Pyramids. They couldn't afford two hotel rooms, but they could afford one with two beds. They had made the agreement that 'Morgan' was sleeping in her own, Peter was sleeping on his own, and Strange got the couch.

Thea fell asleep on the bed nearly as soon as she took a shower. Peter was watching TV, refusing to close his eyes for a second. Strange was pacing trying to figure out where they needed to go next.

"Peter, you can go to sleep. I'm going to stay up for a little longer," Strange tried to get the teen go head to bed.

"I'm good."

"Peter, you won't be able to fight and get Tony back if you don't get rest," Strange raised an eyebrow. "You won't be able to protect her either."

"I can't protect her asleep either."

"Peter, what happened this afternoon wasn't your fault. And she can handle herself. You've seen her before."

He sighed, "I know, but...Dr. Strange, sir, she feels like my little sister. I feel like I have this sibling connection with her. I don't know what'll happen if something happens to her."

"We can't do this mission without her," Strange nodded. "She's the key to getting him back. I'll protect her if I absolutely have to."

Peter nodded for a response.

"Go to sleep, Peter. Its okay."

Peter snuggled into his bed, and fell fast asleep. Strange followed in suit right behind him.

•••

The next morning, Thea was the first up. She went down to the breakfast and tried out a couple of new foods. She thought they were pretty good.

Strange woke up next. He knew where Thea had gone and went to see how she was doing once dressed. He joined her for breakfast.

Peter woke up. A bit nervous about how things were. He got dressed and headed downstairs (praying they were just having breakfast). He saw them and smiled. He joined the two.

They went and got all their stuff, which wasn't much. "So where are we going now?" Thea asked.

"We need to ask around to see what the market is in Oman. Whether it's the biggest or smallest," Strange answered.

"Wouldn't you think it's the smallest, so they don't get recognized?" Thea asked.

"We should've asked the guy before he went rogue," Peter suggested.

"That would've been wonderful," Thea smiled.

"Don't worry. We'll figure it out."

They walked around the town. Asking a few people if they knew anything about the markets in Oman. Nobody talked to them, because they considered them foreigners. A few store clerks answered, only saying that they do business with them sometimes but don't hear anything about the markets.

They left town that afternoon. Strange made a portal and they were transported through. They looked around at the clay buildings, enjoying the view of the natural beauties.

"So, what city are we in?" Thea asked.

"Seeb," Strange replied. "A little town in Oman, next to Muscat, which is a big city. I figured this would be our best bet for information."

"So where to first?" Peter asked.

"How about different little stores," Thea suggested. "Then we can ask different people. Should we split up, or stay together?"

"Stay together," both boys said in unison.

Thea eyed them, and nodded. They walked into a cafe which was pretty close. They ordered and while the person was ringing up the total, Thea asked, "Excuse me, but are there any big markets for festivals around here? We're tourists and are wondering if there's anything fun."

The guy nodded, "There's a huge festival on Muscat today and tomorrow."

"Okay," Thea handed him the money, "thank you."

They took their coffee and headed out. "So," Peter took a sip, "There's a huge festival. You think they'd be there?"

"I don't know," Thea spoke. She sipped her coffee, "Would they want to be in a crowded place?"

"But it'll be loud with a lot of people," Peter nodded.

"Alrighty," Thea nodded. "Let's head to the Festival!"

"Wait, I thought we were going to ask a lot of people," Strange questioned.

"There are posters everywhere for it, I just can't read them," Thea smiled.

•••

Thea's POV
We arrived in Muscat and saw all the light and people. It was super crowded. We made our way through, "So they said to meet at the market?" I yelled over the crowd.

"Yeah," Peter nodded. "Where is the market?"

"You need the market ehy?" A guy with an Australian accent. "Follow meh!"

I glanced to Peter and Strange. Both nodded towards him. The guy was jumpin around and dancing to the music playing. He was talking to everybody and was so outgoing. I could never do that.

He took us out of the crowd and around to a little place with only a few people. There were stands of everything from jewelry to food to raw meats. The smell was a little bad, but I could've gotten used to it.

"This is theh market," he turned towards us. "You buy everything ya need here. Or do a bit of tradin'," he winked at us.

I turned to the boys. Both were eyeing me.

"Well," he sighed, "if there's anythin more ya need, give me a holla. Name's Oliver, can call me Olly."

"Thanks Olly," I smiled. He nodded and jogged off. I turned to the boys, "So what are we supposed to do? We don't know what these guys look like or if this is the right market."

"It is," Strange nodded. "I'll notice them and let you know."

"Alright Strange," I nodded. "We're counting on you."

The rest of the day we walked around the market. I bought a few fruits to eat and a cute triangle necklace. The man told me it could be turned into a locket. I thought that was pretty cool.

The time soon passed and it was 8:00. The sun was setting. Lights were beginning to come out from the town streets. Most of the people had left and gone towards the party or to some games and food. We were the only ones at the market.

"Where are they?" I asked.

"They should be by the fruits by now," Strange held his head.

"Are we them?"