Shadows
My name is Drayne and I'm 20 years. This story I'm about to tell you, took place two years ago.
I tried to warn them but they refused to listen. Probably, they thought i was a cry baby that's why they refused to hearken to my plea.
For the records, I am the only survivor of the Mummies To-mb. Even the name sends electric wave down my spine.
We were five young brilliant teens with a bright future, but none survived apart from me. They all died, perhaps because they didn't believe in the power of the tomb.
Now hope you've locked your doors? Because they might come in anytime they wish.
Your head might just explode this moment if they find out I'm telling you this story because I beat them to it.
The winds have started to blow harshly. Someone is really tapping on the window calling me.
Two years ago
"Surprise" My mom told me as i got back from school that day, signalling the end of the fall and beginning of the holiday.
"What's that?" I asked her as she handed me a plane ticket. Not just a plane ticket, but first class. My mum is a wonderful being i beamed as i hugged her.
Finally a summer vacation with my four best friends. I bet I'll enjoy it as much as they do.
"Mum where are we going this time?"
"Well, you guys are going to Egypt" She told me as i smiled more. My first trip to Africa i yelled. Mehn!! Mums are wonderful i thought.
The next day, it was time for our flight and I woke up early to prepare. One full month away from my parents means heaven.
But where in Egypt would we be going to? Maybe to the great pyramid?
I decided to ask Samuel
"So where in Egypt bro?"
"Ummm... Luxor i guess"
"Wow! That's the ancestral land of King Tutankhamen. The greatest pharaoh that ever ruled Egypt"
"Yeah!! I know right? And its his tomb we're visiting. They built a house on it, shaped just like a pyramid. Its gonna be fun"
"His what? Tomb?? I do not like this idea at all please lets cancel this trip"
"Scaredy cat!! If you ain't going with us, just say it now let's know what we doing" Sandra yelled at me as i tried to act once like an adult.
I was dizzy, as i lay on the bed regretting.
For the next two hours, we journeyed to Luxor, Egypt and as we arrived, we boarded a taxi which took us to the house.
The Mummies Tomb as i decided to describe it, Stands as if it speaks of being free. It stands high and creeps into the sky. Trees covered the house from its roof to its basement arena and a swamp could be seen at the end of the house.
This house or should i say pyramid must be tasty for blood. I could sense blood around. How many souls have this tomb taken over the centuries?
My mind became restless as we stepped on the footmat and then boom!! The door opened and all the lights were turned on.
As we arranged everywhere, we all got our rooms and headed for a shower before meeting up at the ballroom.
I managed to gather myself as i stepped into the shower and allowed the cold water to cool down my nerves. Finally i regained myself as i stepped out of the shower and took my towel to dry off. Then, there was black out in my room, but i could see the rays of the outside light straining beneath the door.
Maybe there's power failure in other rooms too i thought to myself as i opened the door to go and check it out.
The stairs was coiled up as a reptile waiting to devour its prey.
"Sandra is that you?" I asked to the shadow i saw peering at me from the cellar.
"Please stop playing games with me na" I said as i began to shake as fear gripped me.
Maybe they're all trying to play a prank on me i thought.
Then the cellars door opened as the shadow walked through it and i decided to follow suit then 'bang!!' it closed as i tuned to see the shadow but it wasn't there again.
The cellar was like another house in a house. It looked like a chamber used for something important. Yesss!! I got it now its the burial chamber of the royal family i gasped as i tried to run away, banging the door as hard as i could.
Feets' approached me and then stopped, the ceiling became water in my eyes as i began to hear voices.
"Father, they're back" a female voice said in a harsh manner.
"Yes dear they're back to feed us more of what we've lost for 2years now" A male voice said amidst laughter. Am sure he smiled as he spoke with an air of authority
"Sarla, do not worry yourself. We are going to make sure they all suffer this. We'll make sure everyone believes this house is haunted. We're going to come back and rule this land as we did 3,000 years ago. No one would be able to stand our power. Not even the gods" The man whom i sensed to be the king said this time with anger in his voice
"Hail the great King Tutankhamen!!!" Sarla spoke and then coffins opened as voices could be heard.
What just happened to me now? I was in the cellar few seconds ago and look am back in my room.
Did they transport me back or i was just having a strange dream about going to the cellar?
Questions ran through my mind as i thought of the best way to answer them myself.
All of a sudden, dust after dust fell directly into my eyes as i tried to stare in space. I decided to shout so that i would find help then, the dust hit the back of my throat as it touched my sensitive skin as i began to cough.
As i tried to use my minds eye to visualise my environment, my head immediately hit the light bulb.
Wait a minute, did i just grow tall in two minutes or is my imagination playing tricks with me? It can't be. Never!!
The light bulb came crashing on the floor as it shattered to pieces. I decided to visualise my environment once more with my minds eye and i guess i hit the jackpot as i walked directly to the door.
Thank God i finally made it. Help is finally coming my way.
No way! The door knob what happened to it all of a sudden?? I could f*****g swear it was right there but now it seemed as if it switched position.
And what about the door? Maybe its still there so i would try to break it.
