The nerve! I couldn’t admit I had no idea what I was doing, or wonder aloud whether this pathof-the-gods thing was going to get us all killed. “You?” Zia gave me a cross look. He stumbled backward, almost dropping his weapon. My friends screamed at me to hurry. I can make it so that the gates of the Eighth House have not yet closed.” I didn’t understand how he could possibly do that— back up time, insert three extra hours into the night—but for the first time since Sunny Acres, I felt a small spark of hope. We have to find her.” Just like that: the fate of the world goes out the window. “No. Khonsu spread his hands. They fought as if they’d been waiting all night for the chance to strike, which I suppose was exactly the case. They bring us the Chief Lector’s cape and tell us this crazy story. It wasn’t as good as fish and milk, but the cat seemed happy enough. Instinctively my hands closed around the symbols of the pharaoh—the shepherd’s crook and the war flail. I imagined little Felix or timid Cleo trying to fight against that kind of magic. I raised my staff and wand and tried to focus. “I don’t know you,” she murmured. I wasn’t worried about her, though. If you win, that’s three extra hours—just enough time to make it past the gates of the Eighth House.” “And if we lose?” I asked. According to Sadie’s vision, Desjardins is aware of our plan and will try to prevent it out of some misguided belief that we are working for the forces of Chaos. “You gambled with Nut, and she won enough moonlight to create five extra days, the Demon Days. “Right,” I said. I turned to the sphinx and summoned a gateway. I fought back my terror. “Haven’t seen any new arrivals in a long time. Stop them, the voice of Isis spoke in my mind, which was quite a shock after such a long silence. “If you don’t want Ra awakened—” It must be your choice, Horus said. Now, Ra, poor guy—he always stuck to a schedule. Bes snatched something out of the water—a wriggly fish or a frog—and stuck it in his mouth. A swirling sand vortex appeared. I shuddered when we passed a statue of Horus—the falcon-headed god who’d inhabited my body last Christmas. “Do you know anything about boats?” “Nothing,” Carter admitted. It shook both heads and glared at us, but it seemed to ignore Set, even though he was the one who’d slammed it against the wall. Game over. But as I studied it more closely, I realized something was wrong. With a little concentration, I’d been able to send him a mental message about our predicament. Jaz fainted, her wand and the Sekhmet statue both crumbling to dust in her hands. He kept slowing down and giving us the guided tour until I thought my nose would fall off from frostbite. “Perhaps if someone had given us more notice that we needed to steal this statue—” “Forget it.” I could tell where this conversation was going, and it wasn’t going to help if Sadie and I argued on the roof all night. “This one’s for us. “Great idea.” As we ran through the previous chamber, I glanced at the statue of Ptah. Looking back, I’m sorry for that, but at the time I was terrified and angry. The mummies withered silently under the fury of the rats. “I’m going to heal you. No one ever visited nowadays. “Perhaps you’re right. The golden mist thickened as it spread over the beach. “Oh, I couldn’t do that! If Walt had had an Evil Eye spell, I think he would’ve used it on my sister just then. I wasn’t liking those odds. “Yes, quite amusing,” he said. “Be careful.” Amos smiled. The air smelled like jasmine and fresh-baked bread. Walt, help me with the portal, will you?” Zia touched my arm, which made me jump. The good news: the piece got stuck at the House of Three Truths, which meant he could only roll a three to get it out. “So you’re a friend of Bast’s?” His ears turned red. “You mean the headquarters of the Eighteenth Nome is inside the museum?” “Somewhere,” Bes agreed, “but it’s hidden with magic, because I’ve never found the entrance. “I know that name. “You don’t have a few days.” Bes cursed in Egyptian. Then you’ll depart for the Duat.” Set considered the offer. A young man ran into the light of the hieroglyph. If Iskandar was trying to hide her from Apophis…” His eyes widened. At his side sat a leather duffel bag and a saxophone case. Walt cleared his throat. Without Isis in my head, I couldn’t simply speak words of power anymore. “Who’s that?” Tawaret didn’t exactly smile, but her eyes softened with kindness. “Apophis wants chaos,” I said. Title: The Throne of Fire Series: Kane Chronicles Author: Rick Riordan Genre: Fantasy Publication: May 3rd 2011 Pages: 452 I loved this book! He sipped wine from a silvery goblet and smiled. “We’re entering the Second House,” I guessed. “She’s got a part to play, Sadie. Menshikov’s spell had been broken, but I could still hear his voice in my head, trying to turn me into a cold-blooded reptile—sort of like him. I was losing consciousness when something gripped my arm. “So it’s you. /Length 7 0 R “Assuming we can find Ra and wake him, and the rest of the House of Life doesn’t destroy us first.” Amos nodded. Despicable creatures, vultures: without a doubt the most disgusting birds ever. If he kept on improving, the boy might even get a date some day. “Is that why I followed you halfway across the world to stop you?” He did his best to look scornful, but a smile tugged at his lips, as if we were sharing a private joke. “To most mortals.” Bes belched. “Lord Bes? “And, my dear, some words of advice.” Ptah’s milky eyes studied me. You’ll need to find the other two now.” How Khufu fit all of that into a single grunt, I didn’t know; but I wished I could take all my classes from baboon teachers. I looked up and saw the tjesu heru sailing over our heads like a massive bullfrog, timing its pounce so it would land— “Carter, stop!” I yelled. Mad Claude, however, was not a sympathetic audience. His curly hair was newly combed, and he wore a fresh blue Hawaiian shirt and shorts, so he looked quite comfortable. We remove the sickly and weak. “See zebras! Martin PROLOGUE "We should start back," Gared urged as the woods began to grow dark around the m. "The wildlings are dead." I knew stuff about Egypt, but Russia? Amos, of all people, knew what it was like to need to get away. I was so tired, I fell a few steps behind Carter, which probably saved my life. Fortunately, Walt was an expert with enchantments. Back in my regular body, blind and in pain, I crawled away from the laughing voice of Apophis. “Class dismissed.” I ran to find Amos. Another had a guillotine. A quick scroll through the show's Wiki reveals a staggering 809 character pages, broken into over a dozen subcategories, including "Major," "Recurring," "Minor," "Cameo," and "Background." 19240_ch00.i-viii.qxd His life passed through my fingers—ghostly memories of when we were children, living with our parents in Los Angeles. “Our friend Bast asked him to look after us.” I could tell right away I’d made matters worse. He should arrive from the Duat by tomorrow. “Holy Horus,” Carter said. I managed to make it across the mud without falling and eased her down next to the riverbank. Your father is the judge of the underworld, so he’s disqualified from soul wagering….” “I’ll do it,” Bes said. I almost fell and broke my face. I had to get Carter away from here, but if Set really was our only way of finding the scroll, I couldn’t just let him go. “Yes, my girl. At least I assumed he was a ghost, because he was seethrough. But suddenly two years seemed much too short. That’s how I create, you see, with words. Our enemies didn’t stand a chance. I couldn’t even stop him. “Isis was foolish to choose you!” Nekhbet yelled. Despite that, I felt like a creep for leaving Sadie on her own yet again. The demons began to laugh. Let me deal with him.” Menshikov rose from the mud, smiling like he enjoyed getting thrown around. “Execration w-won’t last,” he warned. Why had Set volunteered the location of the third scroll? Bes hit the wipers and scraped the sand off our windshield. If you think that, you’ve clearly never read a spell. “I was beginning to think you’d never wake up.” I took a step forward, but the room tilted back and forth. From our penthouse suite, it all seemed a bit unreal—the raw energy of the city, the bustle and congestion below —while we sat on our veranda in the sky eating fresh fruit and the last melting bits of Lenin’s head. He wore a black Dead Weather Tshirt and black jeans that fit him extremely well. Even his Hawaiian shirt had disappeared. Apophis is the real enemy, and Desjardins knows it. Perhaps they’d fled, or perhaps they were all on their way to Canary Wharf, not realizing the problem was now here. Carter got jeans, boots, and a T-shirt that read Property of Alexandria University in English and Arabic. Amos said, “Sadie…” No doubt they expected Brooklyn to catch fire again, but nothing happened. “Tell her I tried to turn back the clock.” “Oh, Bes.” Sadie got up and ran around the table. The chest of drawers featured a built-in refrigerator with my favorite Ribena drinks, imported from the UK, and chilled chocolates (well, a girl does have to treat herself). When he came back up, his beard was covered in muck and weeds. Her regal face reminded me of Isis, but this woman had a gentler smile and kinder eyes. I struck something harder than mud brick or wood. His eyes bulged like grapefruits. I want to know if we have another enemy to look out for.” The idea seemed to amuse Amos. She climbed a little way down the pyramid. Bes, you’re helping them with this?” “Uh-hum,” he stuttered. “…then at least promise you’ll be careful. My hands tingled as if I’d stuck my fingers in a light socket. A current caught me and whisked me into the Duat. I recognized that this was just the sort of emergency where it might come in handy. Cleo and three other girls came in, chatting and laughing with their arms full of scrolls. To Ancient Egyptians, I’m sure he would’ve looked regal and warlike, a fine specimen of manhood. What had I sacrificed lately? Inside was some murky sludge: my first attempt at a potion. It wasn’t easy, especially with an audience. I hadn’t realized it before, but as soon as I spoke, I knew it was the truth. Bad enough I got stationed in this god-forsaken oasis—as if Rome needs an entire legion to guard some date farms! “It’s much nicer than Sunny Acres, and I smell decent food at last. A blinding white light exploded around him. I took a shaky breath. “No, no. Sadie had learned Set’s secret name during our quest last Christmas, but how had Menshikov gotten it? “I’ve thought of everything. I leaned down and kissed Bes’s forehead. You’re a bright girl. “Nearest one. I can’t say I felt sorry for him. “Zia, we’ve got a lot to talk about,” I said, trying not to sound heartbroken. “Sadie,” he said, “it’s not like they’re going to come to life and kill you.” “No,” Bes agreed. “You brought Ra, after all.” It took me a moment to realize what was different about his voice. Bes snorted. At any rate, the equinox begins tomorrow at sunset, as I said. You just ruined —” “I did say Oops. “That’s my name?” “No, just listen,” I said. I had to find Zia. “You’re worried about getting into trouble?” I asked. As the smaller corkscrew turned red hot, the demon’s body began to smoke. “‘From the tomb of the scribe Ipi,’” I read aloud. Where were the traps? I also thought Zia Rashid would approve. “An evil spirit. Then some fool donkey put its leg through a hole in the ground and broke open the top of a tomb.” “Right!” Carter beamed at me, that Gee, history is cool! It should’ve occurred to me that London had other magicians. My life had been turned upside down, and I’d almost died countless times. “Yes, just a test,” I lied. Anubis stepped through, looking annoyingly gorgeous as usual in his black jeans and leather jacket, with a white cotton shirt that hugged his chest so well I wondered if he was showing off on purpose. We’ll find a way to heal you. He's going to do a lot of damage, and Daenerys' team should start working on defensive strategies. Look, we don’t have time for long introductions. Just don’t get a big head. “Apophis wants us to free his archenemy? “Behold!” he told the crowd. The ram god bleated. He looked mystified by his own success. The molecules of my body felt like they were heating up, buzzing so fast they might fly apart. It’s not one you’ll like, but it is the best way.” “What do you mean?” Walt asked. “Get rid of them!” Set winced. You played with him like a mouse under your paw.” “That’s not fair,” Bast murmured, but her hair started to puff up as it does when she’s scared. “You’d die,” Claude agreed. I was sharing his mind. Kill it!” Once we managed to open a portal, I wanted to take Freak through with us, but the gate of swirling sand kind of…well, freaked him out, so we had to leave him behind. I lashed out with the crook. Slowly and carefully, I brushed a few pebbles away from the pile. And Sadie—” “She likes you a lot,” I said. However, my birthday was supposed to be a day off. “Why can’t Walt come with us? “They need help!” We turned the sun boat toward home—and sailed straight into battle. It’s our only chance. “‘Worked in the court of King Tut.’ Why are you interested… oh.” Stupid me. “You’re beginning to understand,” he told me. Bes gave the waiter a few more orders in Arabic, then handed him some gold coins. Then, finally, we were ready to charge in and save Sadie, and she rides up in a limousine driven by an ugly dwarf in a swimsuit, and she accuses us of being late. “Hey!” I yelled. Fortunately, the weather was miserable and there was no one about, so I brushed the sand off my clothes and headed for the Underground station. He’d changed clothes—a new sleeveless tee, a new pair of running shorts—but he looked like he hadn’t slept since returning from London. [And no, Sadie, I’m not going to say them into the microphone.] “Oh…” Sadie said in a small voice. In the wrong hands, they could strengthen or even summon the being they represented, and a statue of Apophis was way too dangerous to play with. If you want to lend a hand—” “Sadie, I can’t intervene.” He turned up his palms in frustration. “Sadie, look!” Liz pointed up, and Emma yelped. He gestured urgently as searchlights swept the sky above him. He would hang out for a while with his host, eat, drink, and rest up before the last stretch of his journey, which was the most dangerous.” “His host?” I asked, though I was pretty sure whom Bes meant. You should’ve learned that lesson. Concentrate. Despite the monster chasing us and the business with Set (whom I would strangle at the first opportunity—that backstabbing git! I don’t know what your destiny is, exactly, but—” “Stop!” She reignited the tip of her staff. “Then come and get it, you disgusting—” She called Apophis some words so bad, Gran would’ve washed her mouth out with soap for a year. “What amulet was that?” Walt gave me a nervous glance, and I knew the answer. We’ll spread the word. “It’s dinnertime.” I turned in disgust and poked my stick in the water. “He thinks the return of Ra will weaken us even further. Vlad Menshikov did.” “Oh…Right.” She took a shaky breath. “She’s always saving me,” he said bitterly. He looked like a miniature tourist in a loud Hawaiian shirt, khaki shorts, and flip-flops. Nothing was actually burning, and the flames weren’t hot; but we’d still caused quite a panic. Even when she was five and had pneumonia, I don’t think she looked this bad. They were crudely wrapped, painted with shaky hieroglyphs and little stick-figure gods. I was just trying to help. And now…” He looked at Walt. The sand melted, hardening into a coffin-size block of solid glass. Our tattered sail was about as useful as a ripped tissue. The remedy was passed down for generations among the priests of Amun-Ra. “Shove off,” Sadie told them. “If you won’t come to us,” he said, “we’ll come to you.” His spirit glowed, then disappeared in a flash. No-o-o-o!” Then his voice changed into the roar of a mad animal. Bes unfroze, found himself halfway submerged in sand, and did some creative cursing. His cream-colored robes hung loosely on him. “Sometimes, it takes us a while to appreciate something new, something that might change us for the better.” He fixed me with those warm eyes, and I wanted to melt into a puddle. As I read, I felt warmer. “Try me,” I said. About a mile away, the Pyramids of Giza gleamed red in the afternoon light. 3 0 obj Finally I couldn’t stand it anymore. “I remove you from the memory of Egypt.” Apophis screamed. Wherever the real Zia was, she would remember me when she woke up. I moved to his bedside and kept reading. It was as if we stood on opposite sides of a widening chasm. “As I predicted, the boy tries to blame his illegal magic on me.” “What?” I said. I could almost feel the collective shock spreading throughout the three hundred and sixty nomes as they learned the news: Desjardins was dead, Apophis had risen, Ra was back, and Amos Kane was the new Chief Lector. The officer fainted dead away. I pulled on my nightclothes while Adele kept singing. I have some influence with other magicians…at least I did when Iskandar was alive. “That’s macho bluster, and all boys like to be mothered.” “What? Why now?” “Tell her, Sadie.” Bes inched backward as if preparing to dive into the hibiscus. If Ra comes back, it could throw us into a civil war. Sadie was still doing her Statue of Liberty impression, holding the flaming scroll in one hand. Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass #3) is a Fantasy novel by Sarah J. Maas. In the Malachite Room, I’d managed the ha-di spell for the first time in months. I’ll admit I’m squeamish about eyes. But the ram god’s body dissolved into mist. Her dress, however, was absolutely plush. I was dressed for battle in leather armor, a javelin in one hand and a khopesh in the other. We Get a Vertically Challenged Tour of Russia 10. “We can handle the police. You will be the honored lieutenant of Apophis. “Yes,” Walt said. Vlad Menshikov kept chanting. He had a bloody nose and was buried up to his waist in mud. The children have found the first scroll. “Yeah, okay,” he sighed. That part was giving me a bit more trouble. “I know you,” I lied. You didn’t think I’d let my brother prattle on forever, did you? After a moment’s hesitation, I opened my eyes. I was delighted to show them how my staff turned into a large hungry lion. The shopper also managed to find some supplies for our magic bags—blocks of wax, twine, even some papyrus and ink—though I doubt Bes explained to her what they were for. “Me,” Set agreed cheerily. “Can you send us there?” I asked. My concentration faltered. “We have to get to the boat!” I said. “Bring me the Book of Overcoming Apophis,” Desjardins told the light. I wanted to talk with them a bit more. It’s my turn.] In less than seventy-two hours, Apophis would break free. You are. “You used all your life force to banish him.” Desjardins smiled faintly. We were halfway back to the fireplace when Set caught us by surprise. My vision began to go dark. Was basketball some sort of international baboon sport? “Your grandparents and friends are in less danger here,” Bes said. She was trying to get him to drink from a glass. Getting to the oasis of Bahariya is a full day of travel. Carter was dictating what we would do, but as usual he hadn’t told me everything. “Let her go!” he yelled at Bes. Wheee!” Bes cleared his throat. “Shut up,” I murmured, but my heart was pounding. So when she told us the dwarf was driving us to Russia, I was like, “Whatever.” And I got into the car. That’s why no one else can find a cure. Other mummies had partially broken free. The trainees looked astonished. Then there were the shabti, magical figurines that were supposed to come to life when summoned. Best day of my life. As we passed through tunnels and chambers, Mad Claude gave us a running commentary on the various mummies. I cradled Carter’s head. The light orbs worked furiously taking down the sail, pushing on the oars, but we kept gaining speed. 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