The Eye of Ra

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John opened his eyes and closed them again immediately, the bulb was so bright, and his head was thumping. He shot up in bed and found incredulously that he was back in the present, and in his room in Cairo, how had this happened, had he dreamt everything? He dismissed the thought when it entered his mind; it was all far too vivid and real for it to be a dream.

What was he to do, and where was Charlotte? He could not leave to her fate. He had discovered his true feelings for her when he had found her collapsed. It was then that he had realized he had fallen deeply in love with her, even though he had only known her for a short time. The thought of never seeing her again was unbearable; he must find her again, and soon.

There was a gentle tap on his door and he heard the familiar voice of Abdul-Had calling "can I come in Master John?" "Yes come in Abdul." "Are you feeling better master, how is your head?" He said putting down a breakfast tray. John did some quick thinking; he did not want to appear as if he did not know what Abdul was talking about, so he said that he was feeling a little better.


Abdul left John to have his breakfast in peace as he was looking very pale, He said that he would be back shortly to collect the tray, John sat down to have his breakfast and opened the daily paper. To his shock his own face stared back at him, the headlines read, "Curator of museum found trapped in cave," well that explains a lot, said John to himself.

He read on, it seemed that he had been trapped for two days, and was found by guards who had conducted a search after finding some of his belongings outside the cave entrance; the reporter had been informed that Mr Hunter was going to need a few days recuperation. It went onto say that, it was unclear exactly what Mr Hunter was doing in the cave, as it had been cordoned off to the public by the police sometime ago.

"I wonder what they found" he said out loud, he was so engrossed in the article that he had not heard Abdul enter the room behind him. "It was your rucksack and jacket master," said Abdul, "the alarm was raised because there was blood on your jacket. The police seem to think it was from your head wound." "Really, is that so, do you think that Abdul?" "No master, you, and I know different," he said looking sideways at John. He then turned and left the room with the tray. "Have the car brought around Abdul, we have some visits to make" John called after him.


John got himself dressed albeit slowly as his head was not feeling any better from when he first awoke. He went downstairs where Abdul was waiting at the car for him. "Where to master John?" "I think the museum first," said John climbing into the front seat beside him. When they had cleared the town and John was satisfied they were not being followed, he asked Abdul to pull off the road so that they could talk.

"Well Abdul, just what has been going on?" "Master" Abdul began, "stop right there, how many times do I have to tell you Abdul, when we are alone you are to call me John," he said in exasperation. "Sorry John, I did not mean to make you angry," "I'm not angry my old friend, I just wish you would treat me like you would one of your own brothers" said John giving him a playful punch on the arm. Abdul seemed to relax a little and gave him a big grin causing his gold teeth to glisten in the sunlight.

"What was meant by that comment, we know different?" John said coming straight to the point. "Do you not remember anything?" Abdul said searching John's face for some reaction. "Maybe, this may seem a strange question" said John hesitantly "I do have some memories, do you recognize the name Charlotte?" "Don't you mean Isis? Yes John, my old friend, I do recognize the name, I met her with you." I decided to return to Cairo and await your return after your disappearance, said Abdul.


"Oh thank the lord; I thought I was going crazy there for a while" said John giving a nervous laugh. John then proceeded to tell Abdul all about the experiences Charlotte and he had, and waited for Abdul's response. Abdul said one word "Philotheos", "sorry you've lost me there Abdul, you will have to translate that for me", said John. "It means "friend of god" said Abdul giving an exaggerated bow. John allowed himself a smile.

"It would seem that you have been on a long journey without me, take me with you next time, I am concerned for your safety my friend" said Abdul "If there is to be a next time?" John said wistfully. "I don't know how to get back, and Charlotte is in great danger." "You care a lot for this girl I think John, she is very pretty" "Yes on both counts, but I must find a way of returning to her as quickly as possible, have you any ideas?"

"The only way, I can think of is through the cave, as this is obviously the way in which you returned to us," Abdul said. "Yes, you could be right" said John "The guards could prove to be a problem though, we must either find another entrance, or over power them, and the trouble is that will draw too much attention." "A memory stirs," said John running his fingers through his hair; "I think there may be a way through the roof of the cave?" "Good, said Abdul, we will get up at bird song and see if we can find an entrance."


The rest of the day was taken up with them buying supplies, but care was taken not to draw too much attention to themselves, as the authorities seemed to watch their, every move. Abdul enlisted the help of his four brothers and his many cousins. They split into groups and went to different villages to collect supplies, ammunition, rifles, and mules, with each group approaching the cave from different points of the compass while keeping a low profile until they would be joined by John and Abdul at the designated area.

John slept badly that night. He kept re-living the death of Sied, Throughout the re-occurring nightmare there where voices calling to him, one was the soft gentle voice of Charlotte, calling his name over and over again, the other voice was stronger, and was the same voice, he had heard when he had last seen Charlotte. He was trying his hardest to block out this voice, as he did not trust it at all.

He was awoken from his sleep, aware of someone calling his name; he kept his eyes closed at first, as he felt he was not alone in the room. He slowly opened them, and as they had adjusted to the darkness of the room, he could see Charlotte standing in the middle of the floor, he sat up with a start, he got out of bed and began to walk towards her, as he did so she seemed to be fading before his eyes.


It took a few moments for John to realize that this was a vision of her, not her in person. He came to a halt just in front of the vision. "John" the image called, "I'm here Charlotte" he replied. "You are to be by my side during this quest; you and I, are to going to fight against the evil that is 'Set', Osiris has decreed this."

"I am trying to return to you Charlotte, I've enlisted the help of my trusted friend Abdul, and some of his family, we will try to reach you through the cave tomorrow" said John. "Listen to Osiris, he will guide you and show you the way, but do not waste time it is running short" said the voice. The vision began to fade, John called after it; there were so many questions needed to be asked. "Hurry to my side my love" were the last words he heard, the words "my love" filled him with pleasure.

John was wide-awake by now, he showered and dressed. He made sure that there were no traces left in his room as to his destination, and awaited the knock on the door from Abdul. When it came, he opened the door with such a rush Abdul took a step back. "I see you are ready Master," he said smiling. They made their way to the back of the building where a pair of mules had been tied up. They did not speak, but gestured with their hands, so as not to raise the alarm of those that would be watching. Then they climbed upon the mules and made their way out of town.


They set off in a completely different direction as to their destination, just in case that they were being followed. However, they need have not worried; all the towns' inhabitants were sound asleep, even the guards who had been assigned to watch them. They were able to make good time, and reached the cave just as the sun begun to rise. They watched from behind some rocks, as the guards outside the cave began to stir, they then quietly made their way around to the back of the cave.

Abdul placed he hands over his mouth and made the sound of a birdcall, immediately there was a reply call, swiftly they headed towards the sound, from behind the rocks one of Abdul's brothers beckoned for them to follow him. John suddenly stopped in his tracks, the voice was back. "Climb to the top to the ledge, there you will find a parchment under a stone with directions." John nodded his head in agreement not wishing to be overheard by the guards.

Abdul beckoned nervously for John to hurry, he would not feel safe until they were out of sight of prying eyes of the guards. They joined the rest of Abdul's brothers group giving them all a silent hug as a greeting. John pointed to the ledge that they were to climb up to; and as quietly as they possibly could they all made their way up to the ledge with the mules and supplies.


When they were out of earshot of the guards John explained to Abdul about the message he had heard earlier. Abdul did not seem a bit surprised as to this turn of events. When they reached the ledge John began turning over some of the stones looking for the parchment, but Abdul seemed to go straight to it. "Is there something you are not telling me?" John asked Abdul. "I too heard the voice," he said with a broad grin. "You sly old fox, I'm glad we both have the same agenda", said John patting him on the back.

The parchment directed them to the top of the hill, which was covered in a thicket, this aided in hiding them from the view of the guards. They looked for an entrance to the top of the cave for about an hour, but to no avail. "Have you received any clues?" John said to Abdul, "none" came back his reply, "nor I "said John.

John sat down on a rock and closed his eyes, as he did there was a flash of light, suddenly he was back in Charlotte's world, and she was pointing to a stony area on the ground. He opened his eyes and looked about him; he could see the same area, several feet away.

"This way", he said excitingly to the rest of them. As he approached the area, they all huddled round not quite sure what they were meant to be looking at, suddenly the ground underneath their feet began to rumble, and from between the stones an acrid green smoke began rising, there was a noise coming from below just like a drawbridge opening.


The next thing that they all knew was they found themselves in the same cave that Charlotte and John had been in previously. Abdul and his relations looked around in dismay. As before they where all changed to the attire of the time. "This way" said John as he approached the wall, and found the brick that opened the door into the chamber, once opened, they headed for the entrance.

"Hurry said Charlotte" running towards them, "Set is coming"...