The Miscalculation

Chapter 6

Thoughts

"Spells"

Ancient Egyptian

While we were in the car Ardeth and Dad talked.

"I am sorry if I alarmed your son, but you must understand, now that the bracelet is on his wrist, we have only seven days before the Scorpion King awakens," Ardeth said

"We? What we?" Dad asked

"If he is not killed, he will raise the Army of Anubis," Ardeth said

Jonathan leans forward from his place in the back.

"I take it that's not a good thing," Jonathan said

"Oh, he'll wipe out the world," Dad said

"The old "wipe out the world" ploy," Jonathan said

"So we are going to deal not only with the rise of the Scorpion King but also Imhotep," I said

"Yes," Ardeth said

"Great, that's just great," I said

"Whoever can kill the Scorpion King can send his army back to the Underworld or use it to destroy mankind and rule the Earth," Ardeth said

"That's why they dug up Imhotep. He's the only guy tough enough to take out the Scorpion King." Dad said

"That is their plan," Ardeth said

"Well, it's a horrible plan," I said

Actually, from what I remember of this Imhotep guy it's a good plan. He does seem like he would have the power to beat this Scorpion King. -Tom

I agree, but they are hoping he will do what they want him to. Imhotep is not a man that will do what others want him to do.

Good point. Just be careful and don't be afraid to use your magic you have a strong core using your magic now will only help in the future -Tom

Okay.

It doesn't take us long to reach the museum seeing as Dad sped the whole way there. We pull up outside the front of the building. Dad parks the car and turns around to look at us in the back.

"Alex, I've got a big job for you. Stay here and protect the car." Dad said

"I can do that," Jonathan said

"Protect the car? Come on dad, just because I'm a kid doesn't mean I'm stupid." Alex asked

"I know," Dad said

"Dad," Alex said

"If you see anyone come out screaming, it's just me," Jonathan said

"Maybe you should stay here and watch him," Dad said

"Yes, now you're talking," Jonathan said

Ardeth, Dad and I climb out of the car and move to the back of the car where Dad keeps the weapons.

"You want the shotgun?" Dad asked

"No, I prefer the Thompson," Ardeth said

They reach in to grab the guns they want. I reach out to grab the guns I want.

"How come Rose gets to go?" Alex asked

"Because I'm older," I said

"Plus someone has to watch Jonathan," I said

"Okay," Alex said

I see Ardeth look at the tattoo that Dad had on his wrist.

"If I were to say to you, I'm a stranger traveling from the east, seeking that which is lost..." Ardeth trails off