14Someone old, something new
Nina Martin was having a dream. But it wasn't normal, Nina's normal dreams (if she had any) usually consisted of scary skulls or flying Fabians. This was different, more like a lost memory or watching an old movie. She looked upon the scene; the dream was definitely set in the cellar. Only it didn't have it's usual barrage of animal heads, it looked cleaner and a lot better kept than how Victor styled it. A girl followed by a few others crept down the stairs, Nina's first impression was that the girl was Sarah, but that obviously wasn't the case. She had dark brown hair that was in a bun, and reminded her of the girl who played Anne in Anne of Green Gables (her grandma made her watch it). The brown haired girls moved bravely down the staircase, not even checking too see if her friends were following.
The other three, Nina was shocked that she actually recognized them. One was Sarah, another was Victor and the last, Nina almost gulped thinking this one, Rufus. They were all young for once, they followed the brown haired girl, but were a little more cautious of their surroundings.
"Rufus, do you have the key?" said the brown haired girl. But she said it way to loudly for someone who was sneaking around (This reminded Nina somewhat of Amber).
"Yes Lizzy! But keep down; we don't want to be caught." Rufus angrily whispered, fumbling as he walked next to Lizzy.
"Well don't get a stick up your arse! Get a move on then, It'll only be a matter of time before they come down anyway!" muttered Lizzy angrily, shooting a glance of annoyance at Rufus, who handed her a small, rusty key. (This reminded Nina somewhat of Patricia) Lizzy then dashed to a small desk and set work to unlocking one of the small cabinets, muttering obscenities under her breath. Nina noticed Sarah stalking towards one of the chemistry tables, grabbing a bottle of what looked like, the elixir. Victor was behind her, looking nervous. After a couple more seconds, Lizzy had opened the cabinet. She pulled it out without haste and put it on the table. Inside were the seven golden pieces, parts to the cup of Ankh. Nina gasped, if that was possible in a dream.
"Sarah, you remember the incantation, right?" asked Victor, speaking for the first time.
"Yeh, but I'm a little shaky, how am I supposed to put it together?" she replied, her voice a little shaken.
"if all goes well, you'll just know" Rufus commented simply, eyeing the elixir.
"let's get a move on then! This'd be much easier if Vicky stopped ogling at Sarah" Lizzy hissed, making both Victor and Sarah hide a blush (frankly, Nina was disgusted by this).
Sarah then sighed and took a deep breath. Moving a little closer to where the cup pieces were laid out. "With the circle of life, I seal the circle of life." Then, Sarah's nimble fingers started to touch the 'end' button, the sides extended at her touch, forming a bowl. Then she started to assemble the rest of the cup, the others fixed on the operation like they couldn't look away. Out of the corner of Nina's eye, she saw Rufus reaching out for the elixir. Nina then wanted to shout and scream, but she knew it was worthless.
Sarah had finished assembling the cup. She closed her eyes, holding it close to her. Suddenly, out of nowhere, Rufus came up behind her, pouring the bottle of elixir into the cup. Sarah dropped the cup in shock, while Lizzy moved in to grab it.
"What in the bloody world are you doing!" cried Lizzy, holding the cup in her hands.
"Think about it Lizzy! We could all be immortal if we wanted! Why give that up!" Rufus shouted, this was definitely to loud for someone sneaking around.
"It just doesn't work that way Rufus! Quick Lizzy! Pour it out or something!" Sarah said urgently. Victor, in the mist of this, seemed to be contemplating what Rufus had just said, he looked almost hypnotized. Listening to what Sarah had said, Lizzy made an attempt at getting rid of the elixir by turning the cup upside down. No such luck though, the drink stayed in.
" I think it has to be drunk" Lizzy muttered. Sarah's eye's widened, while Victor still looked conflicted.
"Who's down there?" a bold mysterious voice shouted from upstairs.
Lizzy looked absolutely panic stricken, she looked at the cup. Then rose it to her lips, Rufus tried to lunge at her, but she stepped away. She brought the first flood of elixir to her lips. And Drank.
AN: wow I wrote that quickly. I hope I got my old English right since I'm American. But I think I did fine, I didn't want to show it off. With the "Mondee"s or "Ta"s I could've used. I hope I don't create a Mary sue, but I'm sure I'll be fine since I won't write in their POV.