I survive all those battles," she growled, "and I get defeated by... by Rick Riordan

I survive all those battles," she growled, "and I get defeated by a stupid chunk of rock!

Rick Riordan

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I didn’t know baboons could drive recreational vehicles, but Khufu did okay. When I woke up around dawn, he was navigating through the early morning rush hour in Houston, baring his fangs and barking a lot, and none of the other drivers seemed to notice anything out of the ordinary.

khufu houston morning

We don’t have much time. Mel will be out of the restroom soon.” “You’ve got a magician named Mel?

restroom magician

I blinked the sleep out of my eyes and realized my head was in Khufu’s lap. The baboon was foraging my scalp for munchies. “Dude.” I sat up groggily. “Not cool.” “But he gave you a lovely hairdo,” Sadie said. “Agh-agh!” Khufu agreed.

khufu eye sleep

We’re on the moon,” Sadie murmured. “El Paso, Texas,” Bast correc... by Rick Riordan

We’re on the moon,” Sadie murmured. “El Paso, Texas,” Bast corrected.

sadie texas moon

Yes, Horus said. I remember this place. It’s El Paso, I told him. Unless you went out for Mexican Food, you’ve never been here.

mexican said remember

I caught Bast’s arm when she was a few steps from the bank. “Stay away from the water.” She frowned. “Carter, I’m a cat. I’m not going for a swim. But if you want to summon a river goddess, you really need to do it at the riverbank.

cat rivers water

I looked back, but Bast and Sadie seemed fine. They were still staring at the water as if it were some amazing Internet video.

internet video water

Thank Ra!” She exclaimed. “Yeah, I’m alive.” “No, I almost jumped in after you. I hate the water!

alive hate water

More minions!” he shouted. “Come to me!” That couldn’t be good. Another round of giant crocs and we’d be dead. Why don’t we get minions? I complained to Horus, but he didn’t answer.

crocs giants answers

Just my luck, on top of everything else I had to take baboon medi... by Rick Riordan

Just my luck, on top of everything else I had to take baboon medicine.

baboons medicine luck

You set us up!” “No! I swear—” Her face fell. “Mel. Mel must’ve told him.” “Right,” I grumbled. “Blame Mel.

blame swear faces

We can’t make a portal—” “We’ve got a flying boat,” Carter offere... by Rick Riordan

We can’t make a portal—” “We’ve got a flying boat,” Carter offered.

portal boat flying

How do we beat her? I asked. You pretty much don’t, Horus said. She is the incarnation of the sun’s wrath. Back in the day when Ra was active, she would have been much more impressive, but still. .She’s unstoppable. A born killer. A slaying machine— “Okay, I get it!” I yelled.

killers machines wrath

We’re burning,” Sadie pointed out helpfully. “Noticed!” I yelled... by Rick Riordan

We’re burning,” Sadie pointed out helpfully. “Noticed!” I yelled back.

I will feast on enemies of Ra until my belly is full!” “Charming,... by Rick Riordan

I will feast on enemies of Ra until my belly is full!” “Charming,” Sadie whispered.

charming sadie enemy

My glowing form was so heavy, its feet sank into the top of the tank. “Sekhmet!” I yelled. The lioness whirled and snarled, trying to locate my voice. “Up here, kitty!” I called. She spotted me and her ears went back. “Horus?” ‘Unless you know another guy with a falcon head.

glowing voice feet

Doughboy, we need to talk.” Doughboy opened his wax eyes. “Finally! You realize how stuffy it is in there? At last you’ve remembered that you need my brilliant guidance.” “Actually we need to become a coat.

coats eye needs

Set’s storm is gathering,” Amos said with a twinkle in his eyes.... by Rick Riordan

Set’s storm is gathering,” Amos said with a twinkle in his eyes. “Shall we drive into is?

storm eye gathering

Ever hold your hand over a torch (sorry, a flashlight for you Ame... by Rick Riordan

Ever hold your hand over a torch (sorry, a flashlight for you Americans).

torches sorry hands

Imagine your body replaced by dust and vapor, and having a tingly feeling in your stomach without even having a stomach. Imagine having to concentrate just to keep yourself from dispersing into nothing. I got so angry, a flash of lightning crackled inside me. “Don’t be that way,” Amos chuckled. “It’s only for a few minutes.

dust body feelings