In The Realms of the Unreal

Chapter 18

After several hours of studying the map, the Doctor and Jones called the rest of the group over.

"So you guys figured out where the damn thing is?" Mcclane asked

"Well we've narrowed it down" the Doctor replied before removing a pen from his pocket and drawing a triangle around a rather large area "And we think it's most likely located in this area"

As the group looked over the map, Quatermain was the first to speak

"Why that must be roughly 50 miles!"

Jerry sighed "And we've gotta go through it all!"

The Doctor simply grinned "Would you rather this dark ancient evil got revived?"

Jerry folded his arms and scowled "Fine. I'll do it, but I won't like it"

A little later, the TARDIS touched down and the group stepped outside. Immediately they were found themselves surrounded by jungle trees. The air was warm and humid while the area smelt of wet ground.

"Here we are" Quatermaine said as he sniffed the air "This is certainly the jungles of Bengalla" "And only 48 hours after we left Cairo" the Doctor added

"Let's just get this over with" Jerry sighed "Where do we even start looking in a place like this?"

"Stick with me, I'll keep you alive" Quatermain replied "You have my word of honour"

Jerry frowned "I guess that's a little reassuring."

Jones then took out the map and studied it for a few seconds. He then pointed north

"If you ask me, I say we head that way"

"Why's that?" Mcclane asked "Because according to this map, there's rock formations that way. That suggests to be an excellent place for an ancient tomb, don't you think?"

Scully raised an eyebrow "And why do you say that?"

"It was a very common thing back in the days of ancient Egypt" Jones explained "Rocky areas were popular for tombs as they were thought to contain mystical properties that helped guide the dead to the afterlife. Why do you think the Egyptians built those huge pyramids" "Then what are we waiting for?" Jerry asked "Let's just get this done so I can get outta this damn jungle as soon as possible!" The group then set off, due north. As they did, Emma leaned in close to Jones

"How did you know that about the ancient Egyptians?"

Jones looked sheepish. Then he said in a low voice "Actually I just made that up. I just thought it'd be a good way to get the ball rolling"

The trek through the jungle was probably the single worst part of the adventure (At least according to Jerry) The heat and moist air made for an unpleasant combination when combined with the mosquitoes that regularly buzzed around the group's heads. Then there was the thick foliage which often made it difficult to see more than a few feet in front of you.

As they continued to hike, Jerry decided to ask something

"So when we find this tomb, how are we even gonna get inside? I'm gonna assume it's gonna be sealed with some kinda heavy stone door. At least that's what happens in the movies" "Very easily" the Doctor replied "We'll use my tried and true method for opening ancient burial chambers in the middle of dense jungles"

"And what's that?" Jerry asked

"Keeping my eyes open and my mouth shut" The Doctor replied

Jerry shrugged "Ask a civil question.." he muttered to himself.