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Inside that box was an envelope made of Chinese parchment, and underneath it was a square shaped object that was wrapped in newspaper. Amelia set the envelope down, and then unwrapped the newspaper. As she finished unwrapping it, she found that that it was a smaller box that looked identical to the trunk that stood next to her. It too was locked with a chain. Amelia checked the empty cardboard box to see if there was a key in it, but didn't find any. So, she opened the envelope and began to read the letter that it contained.



"Professor Amelia O'Connor,



Now that this letter has reached your hands, you must read it carefully and follow my instructions precisely. If you do not, disaster will surely fall upon you and your country."



Amelia looked at it oddly for a moment then shrugged. She continued to read the letter.



"On the smallest box, the words 'Omega' are marked on it. Open it and you will find a key, and a book inside of it."



She looked over to the box that she hadn't opened yet, and sure enough, it was marked 'Omega' So, Amelia carefully opened it. As she flipped the lid open, she found a beautifully decorated clear, glass case inside. Inside the glass case was a red velvet pillow that had a key lying on top of it. Amelia picked up the letter again and continued to read it.



"Take the key from inside the case and attach it to the necklace which is underneath the pillow. Make sure that this key stays on you at all times. If this key were to ever fall into the wrong hands, the world will be forever doomed. Enclosed with this letter is an airplane ticket to Hong Kong, China. You are to leave on the next full moon and wear what is inside the trunk, which is provided with this letter. Use the key to open the box, but do not open the box until you reach your final destination. Upon your arrival, you will receive further directions. Until then, be prepared for the unexpected.



Sincerely,



Xaio-Yin"



Amelia wasn't sure what to expect after she finished reading the letter. She slowly put the letter down on the coffee table that was in front of her. After doing so, she sat down on her cream colored couch and opened the lid to the glass case. Amelia picked up the key and lifted the pillow. Beneath the pillow was a diamond necklace. She took the key and snapped it onto the centerpiece of the necklace. When she did, the room was suddenly filled with a brilliant red light. After the light faded, a small ruby appeared over the place where the key and the necklace snapped together.



The young woman put the necklace on. The second she did she felt a sudden wave of energy sweep throughout her entire body. She suddenly felt like a completely different person. It was as though Amelia felt like a completely different person. She could feel new powers growing inside her body. Amelia took a deep breath and looked around the living room. The living room still looked the same as it always did, but there was a new aura in the air. She smiled then stood up and carefully gathered the bits of trash that was lying on her living room floor. After taking the trash out to the trash bins, she lay down on the couch and stretched her legs out. Shortly after, Amelia fell fast asleep.



With the sound of the phone ringing, Amelia quickly woke up and reached over the couch and answered it.



"Hello?" She asked the person on the other line.



"Yes, is Professor Amelia O'Connor there?" asked the voice of a middle-aged man.



"Yes, this her speaking. How may I help you?" She asked the unfamiliar voice.



"The boss man's asking about you! Where are you? Have you forgotten who I am already? It's me, your best friend in the entire world, Chris!" he said impatiently.



"Oh, it's you..." she began. She then looked to the clock, and almost fell out of the couch when she realized what time it was.



To Be Continued....