𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐭 𝐎𝐦𝐧𝐢𝐚 | Night at the Museum [Ahkmenrah]

Chapter 9: You Are Not Alone

Chapter 9: You Are Not Alone

• 𓎬 ☼ 𓋹⋅☾𓂀 ☽⋅𓋹 ☼ 𓎬 •

Rowena XXXIII

2014 - London

The moment Ahkmenrah ran out of the room, the tension had risen. 

She felt compelled to chase after him, worried that he would stumble upon something unsettling or damaging to his mind. And in an environment that was new to him, Rowena could imagine all various outcomes if a panicked and distressed pharaoh roaming the British Museum. 

However, there was some hesitation in pursuing him; mostly the fact that Shepseheret had looked shocked and upset at what Ahkmenrah had done. Rowena wanted to embrace the mother, to ease her tears slipping down her face. She asked if the queen was alright, and the elder woman assured her that she was alright.

When Rowena glanced up to Merenkahre, there was a wave of aggravation in her chest. The pharaoh could have easily explained the truth with a little less bluntness. Either way: they all knew the outcome would not sway to understanding. The truth couldn't be taken by a soft blow; Ahkmenrah had to know it sooner or later.

However, it was rather too later than they anticipated.

Instead of staying, Rowena silently gave them a nod to which they agreed - and she dove off into the rest of the museum in search of the young pharaoh.

Down the corridor of Greek and Roman statues was when Rowena found the others wandering about, excluding Larry and Rebecca. She didn't worry too much about the other two but wondered if they completed their task in reviving the Tablet.

The young Daley was the first to spot her, eyeing her as her steps made noise against the cold marble floor. Everyone else followed suit, looking at her with questions on their faces.

Nick was the first to ask, "Rowen? Where's Ahk?"

She didn't want to worry them, and composed her emotions. "He ran out before I could ask. Did any of you see him?" Rowena questioned.

For a moment, there was a wave of concern throughout the group and they shook their heads. It seemed everyone wanted to speak with their mind, though nobody opened their mouth to say something.

Until Nick answered back with creased eyebrows. "No. We'd just come inside after we restored the Tablet. Well, we explored a bit and then came back to give you this." He took out the golden artefact and held it out to her.

Even though her mind was still onto Ahkmenrah, she was relieved that at least one thing turned out correctly during their trip. The Tablet was revived into its former appearance (and also feeling) with a golden glow surrounding it. When she grasped it in her hands, there was a tingle of warmth up her arms once more - the Wadjet key cool on her collarbone. She thanked the young Daley for returning it and told the rest that she would give it back to Ahkmenrah.

If she could find him that is.

Her Native American friend stepped forward, frowning. "Did something happen?"

Rowena glanced around for a second, sensing that neither his parents nor anyone else were in earshot, she indicated Sacagawea that she was correct.

Teddy was the next to speak, concerned rather than worried. "He was rather upset when we left, Rowena."

"I..." She snapped her mouth shut before she could answer. Rowena was still struck in shock even after she heard the facts. "It would seem his parents hid something from him ever since he was born." She replied, treading with her words.