RAIDERS: DISCOVER LOCATION OF CLEOPATRA'S TOMB

CHAPTERS: The chapters of this story are published live for collaboration development purposes, with a sequence derived from the Chapters below, supplemented with other (unpublished) writings as we progress. The final order for the proposed screenplay may be the subject of additional drafts to suit production of the final movie (producers/directors/actors).

<<<<<< OPERATION LEVIATHAN

ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT

The tremor subsided after shaking things up on the sea bed, not quite revealing Cleopatra's mausoleum, but freeing some of the burial knick-knacks that all Pharaoh's take with them in preparation for the afterlife. 

Through all of this commotion, Cleopatra's mummy remained inside her tightly wrapped cocoon of bandages that contained the preserving oils, spices and herbs, keeping her as fresh as could be expected for someone over sixteen hundred years old. She remained wrapped in an outer covering of reinforced material tightly laced from behind. Fortunately, well enough sealed in a sarcophagus that slowed degradation, but newly in danger from increasing acidity in the sea, that had begun to eat into the protective materials despite layers of paints, oils and resins adorning the exquisite relief's.

Undeterred by the foul weather conditions, local fishermen needed to earn a living with fresh local catches necessary to feed a hungry population, where agricultural produce was thin on the ground, as desertification spread ominously across the region.

The Mediterranean stretches from southwest Europe to North Africa and western Asia and is almost completely enclosed by land, thus a sea, not an ocean. The gentle currents and warm temperatures make the sea an ideal place for fish to thrive, whether you might think to dive to observe, or dine on these intriguing species. There are plenty of opportunities to do both while frequenting this stunning region, with dive clubs dotted liberally to fill scuba tanks, for tourist sub-aqua excursions.

If you’ve ever taken a dip in the beautiful blue waters of the Mediterranean, you may have wondered what lurks beneath the surface. This famous body of water is considered a biodiversity hot spot, with over five hundred native fish species and thousands of other animals like dolphins, sharks, and crustaceans - swimming unseen beneath the surface. 

The varieties of edible fish here are plentiful with such species as the Bluefin Tuna, along with Swordfish, Spearfish and White Marlin.

More commonly, for general consumption, consumers prefer small pelagic fish such as sardines and anchovies. As well as mussels, shrimps, octopus and squid. With hake, sea bream and sea bass making for fine meals. And the fatty Atlantic bonito, not yet being over-fished, is a Mediterranean favorite, baked, grilled, or pickled.

One such prolific fisherman in this region was Ahmed Saleh. He was first back in the water, motoring along the coast in search of a bounteous catch. But in chasing a school of fish, he strayed into a cultural conservation area. Though he filled his nets.

Ahmed, landed his catch, spilling the contents of the nets onto the rear deck. His crew rushed in to sort the species, as they motored back to the busy port of El Dekheila, some twenty to twenty-five nautical miles south west of the area fished.

Ahmed had trawled up a comb and a brush, looking to be of a set, both of which carried the Royal seal of an Egyptian Queen. His crew held up the artifacts, with toothy smiles and quizzical expressions. One of the deck hands went to throw what he thought were useless items overboard. But Ahmed shouted loud enough to stop the fisherman in his tracks. Ahmed leapt from the helm and slid deftly down the gangway, relieving his less informed comrade of the items. Raising his arms in the air to express his anguish.

The condition and location of the find appeared to be a clear indication that there was more down there than the marine archaeologists had previously discovered. Though dozens of sport divers and amateur historians had toured this site. Many taking souvenirs illegally, where the authorities were lax in enforcing such prohibitions, the result of antiquities cutbacks.

The fisherman made careful note of the position of this find, saving the navigation log onto a USB stick. Ahmed then hid the stick in a secret holder underneath the helm cabinets, so that official boarding parties would not find it in any routine inspection. He thought he may be onto something. He'd sold information like this before, and never missed an opportunity to top up his retirement fund.

On coming into El Dekheila, Ahmed mentioned his find to the harbour master, who passed on the news to a local media station.

Ahmed failed to mention that his fishing gear was used illegally near the coastal conservation area. That slipped his mind. Hence, the position was wrongly reported, as a deliberate deception. Why should he not benefit from such hard to come by intelligences.

The media apprised of the local find, so close to the seismic activity off the coast of Alexandria, interviewed Ahmed for a televised news report, that was widely networked.

TAPOSIRIS MAGNA, EGYPT - SAFIYA SABUKA

At her temporary camp near Taposiris Magna, Safiya Sabuka, sat while enjoying an iced lemon tea drink, when she saw the fisherman holding up the comb and brush, identifying the items immediately, as being rare ceremonial artifacts for the afterlife.

Safiya Sabuka, a skilled assassin with a heart of gold, had always been drawn to the mystique of ancient Egypt. She saw herself as a modern-day priestess, a guardian of the pharaohs' legacy. Her latest obsession was Cleopatra, the enigmatic queen whose beauty and power had captivated the world.

In Safiya's dreams, a divine presence began to manifest. Anubis, the jackal-headed god, appeared to her, his voice a low, resonant whisper. "Your devotion to the queen is admirable, Safiya. Your path is clear."

Intrigued and terrified, Safiya listened to the god's words. "You must pursue your destiny, no matter the cost," Anubis urged. "The ends justify the means. The rebirth of Cleopatra will usher in a new era of enlightenment."

Safiya, though startled, nodded in understanding. She knew that the pursuit of knowledge often came at a great cost.

"In the end," Isis assured her, "your efforts will be rewarded. Your name will be etched in the annals of history, alongside Cleopatra's, Selene's and Queen Julia."

A few nights later, it was Isis, the goddess of life and death, who visited Safiya in her dreams. Her voice was soothing, yet firm. "Your sacrifice will not be in vain, Safiya. The gods will reward your devotion."

With each dream, Safiya became more convinced of her divine mission. She was to be the catalyst for Cleopatra's rebirth, a role that would require her to navigate a dangerous world of shadowy organizations and ruthless individuals.

"Safiya," Anubis's voice echoed, deep and resonant. "Your dedication to the legacy of Cleopatra is commendable."

Isis, her voice soothing and divine, added, "Your actions, though sometimes unconventional, are driven by a higher purpose."

"But," Anubis continued, his tone stern, "the path to your goal will be fraught with challenges. You must be willing to make sacrifices."

As she embarked on her perilous journey, Safiya knew that she was walking a fine line between good and evil. But she believed that the ends justified the means. The resurrection of Cleopatra, a beacon of hope and wisdom, would benefit humanity for generations to come.

Thankfully, for her cause, the Egyptian authorities appeared less well informed. Though, there was no time to lose, as eventually Cultural Ministry archaeologists would twig what it is they were looking at. Once the items were in their laboratories.

There was no time to lose. Safiya tapped 'Baron' on her iphone. "Baron, I need a boat equipped with diving suits and tanks, for myself and Musa. Do we have one?"

"For the Nile, or offshore?"

"More inshore, I think."

"Are we halting efforts at the Temple of Osiris."

"Temporarily. I need to play a hunch. A fisherman off the coast near Alexandria has found something strange. It's on the news."

"We have a contact at Port Said, about 160 kilometers away. He's an associate of Musa. Where shall we meet?"

"At the Taposiris camp at dusk tomorrow. Bring an inflatable, waterproof lights and couple of sea-scooters."

Wondering why such a delay, the Baron asked: "What are you doing in between."

"I'm meeting a fisherman for directions."

Safiya hung up. 

She got into a sand coloured Mercedes 4x4 and motored the 30 kilometers from the stone ruins of Taposiris Magna, north-east, along the coast road to El Dekheila. Once there she parked up and scouted the docks where the fisherman, Ahmed Saleh, would be moored. There Safiya spotted the small trawler.

She was in luck. Moving on her hunch spontaneously had paid dividends. She saw Ahmed Saleh on the deck, shuffling equipment around. Safiya, wandered down to the dockside, and casually sauntered past Ahmed, who noticed her athletic form and tight fitting lycra bottoms. He'd always had an eye for such beauty, a roving eye, as his wife kept reminding him.

"Can I help you miss?" Enquired the fisherman, eager to engage with the curvaceous dockside visitor.

"I'm not sure," Safiya responded, feigning surprise. "I was hoping to speak with someone who knows the area fairly well. I'm thinking of including Alexandria as a tourist destination for sports divers and anglers."

That sounded like money to Ahmed.

"Maybe I can help," said the fisherman, beckoning the visitor onboard, with his best toothy grin.

"Thank you," said Safiya, as she deftly climbed onto the fishing boat with Ahmed extending his arm to assist. "Oh you are strong." A strong aroma of fish wafted across the wet deck, it having been hosed down after unloading.

"We can do both," started Ahmed. "Our stern could be adapted for anglers, by stowing the gear."

"Hold on a minute. I think I've seen you on the news. Are you the gentleman who trawled up some old relics?"

Ahmed gave his best toothy grin again. "Not trawled. That would be illegal." Ahmed's grin widened.

"No, of course not," said Safiya. "Well, recovered then." She smiled and seductively ran the fingers of both hands through her smooth dark hair.

"Yes, that's me. Local antiquities recovery expert. That's me."

"Really. Wow! I'd be interested to see what you found. But, please don't go to any trouble?"

Safiya unzipped her top, to reveal her ample cleavage.

Eyes wide at the window dressing, Ahmed was eager to please. "No trouble, follow me." 

And he led her into the deckhouse, where he opened a cupboard with a key from around his neck, and got out one of the recovered items. It was a comb made of ivory, engraved with: ΚΛΕΟΠΑΤΡΑ.

"Oh, how lovely." 

"I'm sure it is worth more than just the ivory."

"What makes you think that?"

"Well, all those archaeologist that have been diving off the coast. They've raised a lot of stone statues and vases, but nothing like this. It must have belonged to someone important."

"I'd bet you are right. And what luck you were out fishing?" Safiya waved her hair and parted her legs slightly.

"That, and the storm, I reckon."

"A storm, where?" She unzipped her top more. Ahmed Saleh's eyes bulged at the revealing lace brassier. "I'd guess you are a better fisherman than most." Safiya stroked his arm.

"Years of experience, is what it is. We all have our little secrets." His eyes involuntarily darted to the cabinet, telling Safiya what she wanted to know.

"Could you find that spot again if you were pressed." Again Ahmed's eyes betrayed his thoughts.

Safiya moved closer to Ahmed, inviting more than just a glance at her ample breasts. Ahmed's eyes darted to the cabinet, but were drawn back to Safiya's window display. She softly stroked his shoulder. Ahmed rose to the occasion.

"Accurate to three meters."

"Oh, GPS then?" Safiya unzipped herself completely.

Ahmed took up the invitation, cupping a breast in each hand.

"Something like that."

Safiya noted that he had an autopilot. Ahmed's hands were all over her. His mind was all over the place, the blood had rushed to his groin.

"I bet you record where the best fishing is?"

Ahmed froze. He suddenly knew why this nubile sex kitten was coming on to him. Too late, he went to withdraw, but Safiya was holding onto him. She'd already knifed him through the heart. He hardly felt the blade go in, in his aroused state. Then, she cut his throat. She need not have bothered. Force of habit.

"Dead men tell no tales."

Ahmed slumped to the deck in shock. Safiya relieved him of his key. Then searched the locker that he could not keep his eyes off. Sure enough, there was a USB stick hidden in a secret compartment. It took a while to find, even knowing where to look.

Ahmed's hand came up in protest for a moment. Then he expired.

Safiya switched on the Autopilot and Fish-finder sonar. She erased their memories, and then stuck a screwdriver through each of the casings, so wiping out most of the evidence of where Ahmed had been recently.

Safiya collected up the artifacts and made for Taposiris. Thinking to herself she'd had a bargain shopping day.

Safiya stood over the lifeless body of Ahmed Saleh, a pang of guilt momentarily piercing her heart. But the prize, the map to Cleopatra's tomb, outweighed any moral qualms. She had secured the key to unlocking the secrets of the past.

As she studied the intricate map, a sense of anticipation filled her. She knew that this discovery would not only change her life but also the course of history. The intricate symbols and cryptic markings pointed towards a hidden location, a place where the secrets of the past lay buried. She knew that this was her chance to fulfill the divine purpose that had been bestowed upon her.

In her dreams, Anubis and Isis appeared once more, their faces radiant with approval.

"Well done, Safiya," Anubis praised. "Your determination and sacrifice have brought you closer to your goal."

Isis, her voice filled with warmth, added, "Your actions, though difficult, are necessary. The path to enlightenment is often paved with trials."

The two deities watched over Safiya, guiding her steps, protecting her from harm. They knew that she was possessed of the qualities needed in this quest, the key to unlocking the secrets of the past and ushering in a new era of knowledge and understanding.

As she prepared for the next stage of her expedition, a sense of peace washed over her. She closed her eyes and focused her mind, reaching out to the spiritual realm.

Safiya felt a surge of gratitude and awe. The gods had recognized her efforts, and their blessing filled her with strength and determination. She knew that the road ahead would be perilous, but she was ready to face any challenge.

With renewed vigor, Safiya embarked on her final mission. She would recover Cleopatra's mummy, ensure that her scientist colleagues would bring her back to life, and fulfill the ancient prophecy.

SCOTLAND YARD >>>>>>

THE BATTLE OF ACTIUM - Queen Cleopatra retreats leaving Mark Antony to lose against Octavian and seek a new deal with Rome.

THE POISON ASP - Hotfoot from Actium, Cleopatra's plan to seduce Octavian backfired leading to a suicide pact with Anubis and Isis

TANZANIA - THE STORM BREAKS - Fanatical DNA collector, John Storm, finds Homo erectus skull, Olduvia Gorge, in Tanzanian dig site.

WRATH OF THE GODS - 365BC destruction of Thonis and Alexandria, Anubis and Isis watch on in horror as Cleopatra is submerged.

WWII ENIGMA - The birth of computers at Bletchley Park under Alan Turing, and his visits from Anubis and Isis, who see the potential in his ideas.

SYDNEY WILL READING - John's uncle Douglas vanished, declared dead, the adventurer inherits keys and a note from George Franks.

ANGEL OF DEATH - Anubis and Isis occupy Josef Mengele's and Adolf Hitler's subconscious as spirits steering their legacies.

INNER CIRCLE OF SIX - Joseph Mengele's Fourth Reich plans an escape to Brazil to develop Nazi-funded human research laboratories.

NELSON BAY - John visits the coordinates George gave him, to discover the Elizabeth Swann, ARK and Hal, AI computer.

BRAZIL BOUND - Doctor Death bargains for funding and logistics of relocation to Amazon South American base via Argentina.

NEW WORLD ORDER - A former Neo-Nazi plan to regenerate Aryan supremacy, develops into a cause for good.

REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE - Having reached the end of his PhD, William and Jane Bates have epiphanies, Will should follow his dream.

ROADBLOCK - Nobody would fund his R&D, William and Jane Bates are blanked by DARPA, computer and software houses.

THE AFTERLIFE - Cleopatra's tomb lay lost for centuries submerged and out of sight with little change of discovery.

QUANTUM LEAP - Jane and Will find backers, then US military and computer processor chip makers cyber attack, hack and bug them.

WASHING MACHINE - Inventor Franco Francisco comes up with the Incubus, artificial uterus concept while repairing his household appliance.

EXIT STRATEGY - Realising they will always be a target from industrial and military espionage, Jane & Will devise a cunning plan.

PATENT APPLICATION - Franco Francisco files his Claims with the Italian Intellectual Property Office (IPO) in Roma, Italia.

CYBERCORE GENETICA - Nano computer technology is purchased at an auction by a semi religious sect, New World Order.

INCUBUS - Roberta Ferrara secures the expertise of Franco Francisco for knights of the New World Order: Neuwelt Rittertum.

SPLICE - Klaus and Eva von Kolreuter find a way to live forever using cloning technology; Genonimo Investments, Geneva.

TREMORS - Cleopatra's feels vibrations after a shift in the tectonic plates triggered a tremor off the coast of Alexandria.

PANAMANIAN RUNNING MAN - The secret is out, an enhanced human is spotted running at unbelievable speeds.

THE ARK - NeuWelt Rittertum headhunt John Storm seeking access to his genetic DNA map of life on earth, but they fail to reach agreement.

MARJORIE BOYLE - Sam Hollis tracks down sexy backpacker, Majorie Boyle, to Brighton Point in Trinidad, beautiful Caribbean Island.

THE AMAZON - Charley agrees to meet John & Dan at Manaus, but is a little too inquisitive.

OPERATION LEVIATHAN - New World Knights, Klaus and Franco go to Plan 'B' to track and steal the Elizabeth Swann & The Ark DNA database.

TOMB RAIDERS - Safiya Sabuka and Musa Bomani dive among sifting sands to discover precious artifacts and golden treasures.

SCOTLAND YARD - The famous London DNA database is stolen, the biggest data heist to date. The Yard initiates a cover up.

OPERATION ALEXANDRIA - Neo-Nazi occultists recover Cleopatra's sarcophagus from underwater tomb near Palace.

SALVAGE RIGHTS - Entering Cleopatra's mausoleum, locating sarcophagus and raising with air bags to the surface, Safiya Sabuka tomb raider.

COASTGUARD PATROL - Safiya and Musa surface off Alexandria to a waiting customs vessel, they pretend to be sports divers fooling the officials.

UNESCO - Catholic Church fear grave desecration heritage theft, asks agencies for help. Interpol issue Red Notice.

KIDNAP - Charley is taken prisoner but John rescues her, in the process becoming injected with a serum.

SARCOPHAGUS OPENING - The wooden inner casket is opened revealing Cleopatra's mummy, golden crown and death mask, perfectly preserved.

AWAKENING - In the afterlife, the DNA extracted from Cleopatra's mummy triggers a divine stirring with Anubis and Isis comforting the Nile Queen.

REPLICANT - The Society reproduce Cleopatra using Francisco's RepliVator™, uploading synapse sequence and implanted memories.

BRAIN CONDITIONING - Klaus and Franco upload digitally recreated memories in historical order to trigger correct learned synapse firing sequence

REBORN - The former Queen of Egypt speaks for the first time to her creators, proving that her brain is working, the implants succeeded.

FULL STEAM AHEAD - Storm speeds to Thonis, then uses the Swann's AI sensors and the Ark database to find tomb has been plundered.

PROPOSAL - Baron von Richhofen's gambit, a union of Royal ancient and Aryan blood, for strength and intellect, a powerful heir as her successor

RITUAL SACRIFICE - The Baron prepares a drugged Cleopatra for ceremonial impregnation.

MANAUS TO ALEXANDRIA - A hydrogen powered race across the Atlantic Ocean in nine days, John Storm guided by Anubis and Isis.

SANCTUM INTERRUPTUS - John finds secret Nazi hideout near Alexandria, disturbs ritual - rescues Cleopatra, arresting conspirators.

THE CHOSEN ONE - The reincarnated Cleopatra falls for her rescuer. John comes under her spell, despite her being a replicant.

MOVIES, WHAT ARE THEY - Reincarnated Nile Queen asks John and Dan to explain films, they show her 20th C. Fox 1963 Elizabeth Taylor biopic.

MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE - John suggest a tour of the Wadj Ur, Thalassa Nostrum, to relax Cleopatra, Hal plans the ultimate experience.

JOHN'S BLOODLINE - Dan and Hal trace trace John's noble lineage back to the iconic figures of Ancient Egypt & Roman General Mark Antony

DÉJÀ VU - Dan and Hal reveal John's family tree as being related to Roman General Mark Antony via Julia and Queen Drusilla of Mauretania.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION - Jack Mason talks John and Cleopatra into agreeing to a check up at Port Royal, Jamaica, working for NSA and CIA

GEORGE WARNS OF TORTURE - Franks radios Swann to tell John & Dan that New World Knights are being tortured at Guantánamo Bay, you're next.

JESUS CHRIST - Cleopatra asks about this man. John, Dan & Hal explain he is an ancient religious preacher from Galilee, son of Yahweh, Hebrew god.

BIOCORE BRAIN IMPLANT - Dan and Cleopatra drill John's skull, occipital bone implanting biological chip to interface with CyberCore Genetica.

DARPA, NSA & CIA - National security and military intelligence chiefs Iras Charmian and Dr Stefan Raengst, plot to remove all human obstacles.

MILITARY INTERVENTION - The military detain Cleopatra to appease stakeholders, despite media & medical protests. Storm distraught.

BATTLE ARMOUR - Thanks to some unexplained divine intervention, Dan Hawk talks John Storm into wearing a bullet proof suit.

GUANTÁNAMO BAY - History repeats itself, US military kidnap Cleopatra, John forced to rescue puts Elizabeth Swann at risk.

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE - Commander John Storm, in Navy SEAL mode, attacks the Cuban torture camp at Guantánamo Bay, in stealth mode, black op.

MISSILE LOCK - USA military try to hack into Hal, anticipating a strike, as the DOD launch Tomahawks, John hacks into NORAD, and redirects them.

PRESIDENT LINCOLN TRUMAN - Hails the Swann to find out why John is shooting missiles at Guantánamo Bay, Storm sets the record straight. FINALE

  AHMED SALEH FINDS EGYPTIAN QUEEN'S HAIRBRUSH OFF COAST OF ALEXANDRIA, ACCIDENTALLY DISCOVERS LOST TOMB - THE ADVENTURES OF JOHN STORM: CLEOPATRA & THE MUMMY REBORN OF THE AFTERLIFE

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