The Enchanted Obelisk by Lana Axe

Author:Lana Axe [Axe, Lana]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: magic, Steampunk, victorian, cat, mystery, Children & Teens, Thriller
Publisher: AxeLord Publications
Published: 2016-06-29T22:00:00+00:00

With gentle paws, Cali carefully replaced the section of glass she had sliced from the door. “Good as new,” she announced. “Let’s get back to the Egyptian display,” she said. Any information about the hieroglyphs would be found there.

Cautiously they crept toward the exhibit’s main room while staying close to the walls. Constantly checking the position of the many cameras, Cali started and stopped as necessary. The cameras didn’t appear to be following a set pattern. Rather they appeared to adjust randomly, making stealth far more difficult. At any time one of the cameras could change position and spot her. Despite the danger, she kept her paws steady and ignored the pounding of her heart.

It was doubtful that Emmit’s tiny form could trigger the security system, but it was better to be safe than sorry. He stayed two feet behind Cali, mirroring her every move. “The papyrus display,” he whispered. That was the most likely place to find an explanation.

Halfway to the papyri, Cali stuck out a paw, halting Emmit in his tracks. She pointed toward the ceiling. “Careful,” she whispered.

Mounted to the rafters above them was a long metal beam with jointed sections. Cali recognized it as the menacing mechanical claw that would hold an intruder in place. She had cringed when she saw Lionel’s design schematics. It was a much harsher invention than the tinker usually designed. He had explained its workings to her and assured her that no harm would come to the suspect. But seeing it mounted above her, she wondered how it couldn’t. Menacing and dangerous, the look of it alone was probably enough to deter a thief.

Smiling, she realized the genius behind Lionel’s design. It didn’t have to crush a person, only scare him enough to make him think twice. Most thieves would enter the museum while it was open to case the interior before making their move. One look at that pinching claw, and they’d probably decide to find a new line of work.

Staying well out of the claw’s path, Cali led the way to the papyri. Emmit was correct. Beneath each display was a brief explanation of some of the hieroglyphs.

“Falcon,” Emmit whispered, finding the first symbol. “It’s a god, Horus.”

Cali frowned. That information didn’t help at all. The dung beetle was the easy one. Porchester had already explained that it meant rebirth. All that was left was the menacing eye. She found it drawn upon several papyri, its style varying from plain to elaborate. Its meaning was defined below one of the aged scrolls. It stood for protection, power, and good health.

“What kind of message is that?” she cried out, frustrated.

Emmit patted her shoulder to soothe her. “Look at it this way,” he said, his tone smooth and calm. “Someone is planning his own sort of rebirth by taking power. Horus was the god of the sky, one of the most important gods of all. It kind of does make sense if you think about it.”

Cali considered the mouse’s words. It did make sense.

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