Edenbrook Blues

The Shrieks of Calling Falcons

"What took you so long?" Bryce asked, as we finally made our way upstairs. "We... Uh... Were discovering other mysteries of this pyramid." Ethan made an excuse. "Suure," Bryce saw right through it, "And I was raised by mice." "Is that where you get your cheesiness from?" I teased him. "It's good to have you back," Bryce laughed. "Nobody is more glad than I am!" I exclaimed. "I wouldn't be so sure about that," Ethan stated, "I'm right up there with you." "Now... Who's ready for sweet vengeance?" I stood my ground, fiercely. "Oh, I am not leaving this pyramid until I give Alex Taylor what he deserves," Ethan replied, "I just about had enough of that vermin." "So, what are we waiting for?" Bryce asked, as we started to go and find the others. "Christy!" Sienna exclaimed, crashing into me with a hug. "You're not a mummy!" "I'm happy for that!" I exclaimed, "I have an interest in Egyptian mummies, but it doesn't mean I want to become one!"

"Where's dad?" Ethan noticed he wasn't with the group. "You mean you didn't leave him back in Boston?" Jackie asked. "Oh... For the love of Edenbrook." Ethan shook his head in annoyance. "That sorcerer probably has him." "Another rescue mission?" I asked. "Let's do this!" "You should stay out of this. You've got a baby you need to protect." Jackie told me. "I have been kidnapped by a mummy; I'm way beyond that point." I answered. "I'm going to make him wish he never even messed with The Ramseys." "You make us sound like a sitcom family." Ethan chuckled, "However, Dr. Varma is correct. You should stay out of the way. Now that you don't have mystical bullet powers, you have no way of protecting yourself as well as Dolores." "You don't either." I reminded him. "What? You don't have mystical bullet powers?" Elijah asked us, "Both of you should stay out of the way then." "But I-" Ethan began. "No, buts... Your priority is focusing on your future family. We'll take care of the rest." Jackie told him. "You both have already done enough." "Do you regret drinking that potion yet?" I asked Ethan with a smirk. "As much as I would like to tear Alex to shreds for what he has put us through... Keeping an eye on you is just as important." Ethan answered. "Just don't go doing any romantic exploits." Bryce teased. "We'll take him down." Sienna reassured me. "We promise you; He'll be held accountable for all of his actions." "Yeah, we've got Cleopatra on our side." Elijah added. "Fascinating!" I exclaimed, remembering the necklace, and took it off. "It's because of Sally, wasn't it? Here's your necklace back."

"You should keep it. It was meant for you." Cleopatra cast a knowing glance at Ethan, "I'm sure you would agree, wouldn't you?" "I-" Ethan was speechless. "Ethan, your mouth is gaping like a fish." I teased him, "So, what's that all about?" "He didn't tell you about the collar of the cat?" Jackie asked. "What collar of the cat?" I asked. "It's really not important!" Ethan exclaimed, avoiding the question. "What about those greatest desires?" Elijah teased. "Protection, Loyalty, Passion... All that good stuff." "Let's shift this conversation elsewhere!" Ethan exclaimed. "Really? I want to hear more about those desires." I teased. "We've already established them." Ethan smirked, "Back in that secret room where you couldn't keep your hands off me." "Ok! We're leaving now!" Jackie exclaimed, hurrying away. "Yep, this has taken a wrong turn!" Elijah agreed, following after. "Wow! You cleared everyone out of here fast!" I told Ethan. "Knowing the right trick to use would do that, you know." Ethan smiled, kissing me. "You and I both know you're not going to sit idly by while everyone one else is fighting off Alex. So, what are you planning?"

"Like you said... we don't need mystical bullet powers to outsmart a mummy. The same could be applied for Alex." I answered. "Alex isn't a mummy and he does have mystical powers." Ethan told me. "True, but we're in a pyramid that does have mummies. Proven by the fact that one was chasing after me. We'll gather a mummy army." I suggested. "The mummy that was chasing me wouldn't help because I... really... really made him angry, but if we explore the pyramid some more..." "I know just the place." Ethan smiled, leading me to the mummy lounge.

A couple mummies where sprawled out playing games made out of wood. Apparently, the game they were enjoying at the moment had been Hounds and Jackals. The little sticks had dog-like heads and the board had a palm tree in the middle. The one mummy was so angry that he lost that he hit the other mummy over the head with one of his Jackal sticks. A couple of other mummies took on a game called Senet: It was a little box with a compartment for the playing pieces. Finally, there's also a game of Mehen going on where the board had the circular coils of a snake. "What is this mystical place?" I took in the large group of mummies. "Are some of them playing hieroglyph tic-tac-toe?" "Welcome to the amusement park for unwanted mummies." Ethan replied. "Ok, it's official... I am not leaving this pyramid." I sprawled out on an Egyptian lounge chair. "You're telling me you would rather have our baby in a comfy lounge chair being surrounded by a bunch of mummies?" Ethan asked. "I mean, obviously I would kick the mummies out." I  moved over, "Come here and join me on this lounge chair. Bask in its extreme comfiness." Ethan came up to it and snuggled up to me, "This is surprisingly comfortable..." "Don't fall asleep on me now." I laughed. "It's difficult to fall asleep when that mummy is playing the ukulele very, very badly." Ethan pointed to a mummy standing next to the barbecue.