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The Fourth Side of the Pyramid by Miss Becky (PG)
Fandom: THE MUMMY
Pairing: gen, Rick/Evie
Length: 28,000+ words
Author on LJ:![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
evilmissbecky
Author Website: Miss Becky @ ff.net
Why this must be read: After the end of TMR, Jonathan reflects on his life as a total loser, especially in light of the amazing lives of his family: Right. She's a reincarnated princess and I'm a warrior for God. And your son leads the way to Ahm Shere. Three sides of the pyramid. Considering how pyramids have four sides, Jonathan goes to Ardeth to find out what he meant, and what his destiny might be. The second story deals with the inevitable occurrence of Jonathan screwing up his said destiny with disastrous personal results, and how the gang manages to save the day yet again and Jonathan redeems himself. This time, the plot device is the diamond of Ahm Shere that Jonathan grabbed off the top of the pyramid. I like how the author fleshes out Ardeth and Jonathan, letting us into their minds and giving them interesting stories. A good adventure tale, with much manly angst.
The heavy diamond gave him something to focus on. Knowing he was being a coward, he dropped his head and stared at the gem. "I wanted to ask you something."
Ardeth said nothing to this.
"You said--" He gripped the diamond tightly and took a deep breath. "You said Rick was a Med-jai. Evy is a reincarnated princess of Egypt. Alex is the chosen one." He forced himself to look up at Ardeth, although it was the hardest thing he had ever done; it felt like there was a weight the size of that diamond on the back of his neck, wanting to bow down his head. "So tell me. What am I supposed to do?"
Ardeth looked nonplussed. "You're asking me?"
Jonathan leaned in, the cold edge of the diamond digging into his stomach. "You told them their destinies. Now tell me mine. I want to be the fourth side of the pyramid. Tell me my task."
The Fourth Side of the Pyramid
The Diamond of Ahm Shere
Pairing: gen, Rick/Evie
Length: 28,000+ words
Author on LJ:
evilmissbeckyAuthor Website: Miss Becky @ ff.net
Why this must be read: After the end of TMR, Jonathan reflects on his life as a total loser, especially in light of the amazing lives of his family: Right. She's a reincarnated princess and I'm a warrior for God. And your son leads the way to Ahm Shere. Three sides of the pyramid. Considering how pyramids have four sides, Jonathan goes to Ardeth to find out what he meant, and what his destiny might be. The second story deals with the inevitable occurrence of Jonathan screwing up his said destiny with disastrous personal results, and how the gang manages to save the day yet again and Jonathan redeems himself. This time, the plot device is the diamond of Ahm Shere that Jonathan grabbed off the top of the pyramid. I like how the author fleshes out Ardeth and Jonathan, letting us into their minds and giving them interesting stories. A good adventure tale, with much manly angst.
The heavy diamond gave him something to focus on. Knowing he was being a coward, he dropped his head and stared at the gem. "I wanted to ask you something."
Ardeth said nothing to this.
"You said--" He gripped the diamond tightly and took a deep breath. "You said Rick was a Med-jai. Evy is a reincarnated princess of Egypt. Alex is the chosen one." He forced himself to look up at Ardeth, although it was the hardest thing he had ever done; it felt like there was a weight the size of that diamond on the back of his neck, wanting to bow down his head. "So tell me. What am I supposed to do?"
Ardeth looked nonplussed. "You're asking me?"
Jonathan leaned in, the cold edge of the diamond digging into his stomach. "You told them their destinies. Now tell me mine. I want to be the fourth side of the pyramid. Tell me my task."
The Fourth Side of the Pyramid
The Diamond of Ahm Shere