𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐭 𝐎𝐦𝐧𝐢𝐚 | Night at the Museum [Ahkmenrah]

Chapter 4: A Night of Disaster

Chapter 4: A Night of Disaster

• 𓎬 ☼ 𓋹⋅☾𓂀 ☽⋅𓋹 ☼ 𓎬 •

Ahkmenrah XI

2014 - New York City

Present Day of the Hayden Planetarium Grand Opening

Sipping his second glass of wine, Ahkmenrah waited with the rest of the guests for the beginning of the performance. He was surprised that he settled himself between Rebecca and Dr McPhee alongside the rest of the museum staff. He hardly knew any of them by face but were kind enough to flash a small smile to each person as they sat around the round table.

He had to admit that waiting was the most daunting experience he did, smiling and greeting people was what he was taught as a prince - but it didn't mean it was easy for him. Kahmunrah was the people person between the two of them, having it come naturally to talk to anyone and about anything.

For Ahkmenrah - he was afraid to blurt something out of the blue.

Or perhaps it was the winemaking him talk.

Maybe he should have gone off the second glass, but luckily the lights dimmed and everyone began to quieten. The music then began to play, and the orchestral introduction began as he spotted the double doors open.

Entering the front doors was Teddy riding atop of Texas, his head up high. His face showed a mix of confidence and regalness.

Once the music died down, he began to speak; "Since 1869, when I was a mere boy of eleven, this museum has been a shining beacon to our great city. Tonight we'll expand our horizons even further - to the Sun, the Moon, and the stars." The president's voice boomed across the large room. "From our very beginning, mankind has looked to the heavens and given names to what he saw. The constellations. I thought you might like to meet them!"

As his friend gestured towards the ceiling, Ahkmenrah gazed upwards and watched the stars fly up to the dark background. Like the rest of the museum, the stars and the constellations also were brought to life by the magic of the tablet, dancing around and creating patterns and shapes in the air above them.

A wave of audible gasps muttered around him.

He watched them rehearse many times before, but it never stopped him from being at awe at the beauty of the animated lights, glistening in the dark background. He remembered the first time he saw them come to life, immediately moving and flowing at their own groups and even individuals. Rowen and Ahkmenrah would spend the evenings just watching the constellations create a scene from a story of dance to the rhythm of the music whenever the disco/party night came up.

When the constellations finished their performance, there was a round of applause. He took a quick glance across to Rebecca as she caught his eyes and grinned at him. Ahkmenrah shared the same look, biting his lip to contain his excitement.

After that, music began to play once more and a spotlight came up just a few feet away from Teddy and Texas.

Wearing matching clothing as Calliope, the second eldest Muse held her head up high. In her hand, she held her signature emblem of scrolls.

She introduced herself, "Γεια. I am Clio, one of the Seven Greek Muses. Daughter of Zeus and part of the Ancient Mediterranean Civilisations exhibit alongside the Romans and Egyptians." She opened her arm wide and gestured to where her sisters were jotted about the room. "Alongside my sisters, Calliope and Thalia - the museum has broadened the interests worldwide, extending the knowledge from across the Atlantic to the Americas."