Death Chamber

The Death Chamber is a large, rectangular, dimly lit room which resembles Courtroom Ten. In the centre of the room is raised stone dais on which stands an ancient stone archway which is believed to be the gateway connecting the land of the living to the mystical unknown. A thin veil acts as a barrier between the two worlds, and this veil has been charmed to wave off any curious onlookers that get too close. This is important as anyone who steps through the veil is trapped in the land of the dead forever. Some people, when close to the veil, have the ability to hear voices which are believed to be the whisperings of the dead to their loved one, whether people here these voices spends on the person's belief in the afterlife.

Work within the Death Chamber is split into three divisions: death specialists who specifically study death and whatever follows, specialists who study two of the Unforgiveable Curses, and spectral chasers who study the phenomena which is near death experiences.

Vanessa makes her way to her work station. She slipped away from the breakroom to get a jump on what was on the agenda. She opens her desk and began reviewing her notes. The last she can remember was her correspondence with Mr. Mitterbill and now he had been replaced. What was she to do? Mr. Mitterbiil supported her plan of action with her work with the Veil. Vanessa was so sure what to do, but now she's puzzled. How would she convince Ms. Anders to let her enter into the veil? Vanessa took out her quick quill and began to hitch a plan.

This was a Chamber that always intrigued Addison since as long as she could remember. There was something about death and the unknown that made her want to learn more, experience all that there was out there. Not to mention the Veil which always drew her in. So much so that she had even transferred out of the Love Chamber and into the Death Chamber for some time years ago. Hours and hours, days upon days that turned months into years had she tried to learn everything there was about death, the veil and all things that went with it. The disappearance of her husband some years ago was most likely the reasoning behind this but no one here knew that detail. No one here needed to know that. For she knew deep down that the man wasn't truly gone, all she needed was a way to bring him back. Sadly that hadn't happened and the chance to transfer here and become the Head of the Department was one she couldn't refuse.

That didn't stop her from coming in here though when she had a moment or so to do so. Like right now. Addy was stood just far enough back from the 'wave' that was placed around the Veil. Her eyes were fixed on the Veil as she listened to the soft humming and murmurs coming from the other side. Some believed that these were voices of those trapped on the other side, others didn't believe at all. Her though. She believed. And often she would whisper back.

Nessi...Nessi.. Get up sleepy head....

Vanessa winced and shuddered.

"I can't. It's too cold."

"No, it's not, sweetie. The sun is shining. Feel the heat. Let the warmth fill you."

Vanessa grinned as wave of warmth spread from her feet up to her head.

"That's it. Now, get up child."

Vanessa slowly rises and smiles a toothy grin at the little old woman standing in the grassy plain, wearing her usual royal blue mud cloth dress.

"Hello, Gogo." Gogo smiled back, with open arms, embracing her great great granddaughter.

"It's good to see you" They release each other slowly.

"Walk with me."

They link arms and walk across the dark blue grass, staring at the peach color sky filled with white doves. In the distance, there are 7 purple acacia trees with a green river running in between them.

"Gogo? What is this place?" Gogo smiled.

" It is called "Karnak". "It means " the most perfect of places."

"What brings you today?" Gogo smile slowly dwindled.


"I bring a message. I know what you are trying to do, but I must ask that you abandon it. This journal you found, it's wrong. That....thing.. you're working on, it is not man made. You have to find another way."

Vanessa stood silently for a moment. She shakes her disbelief away and start pacing."Nooo!!!"
Nessi....,says Gogo, staring at Vanessa in bewilderment.

"I'm sorry, Gogo; I can't."

Nessi.. A restless feet may walk into a snake pit.

"But, this is the only lead I've got after 3 years of research. What am I suppose to do? This is all I have. Vanessa stop abruptly and turns to Gogo. "Do you know what is it? Can you tell me what the veil is?

Just then a rolling thunder swept across the sky, turning the serene peach to an angry charcoal color; heavy winds sweeping around them. Vanessa's mouth drops open. Before her no longer stood the little old lady in blue. Instead, Gogo grew in stature; her dress now white and gold.

ENOUGH!!!! Vanessa took several steps back bowing her head in shame. The wind waded and sky return to its usual peachy color. Gogo put her hands on Vanessa's shoulders. She had returned to the sweet old lady that visited her dreams since she was a baby.

Take heed my child. You must remember..."a man who prays to the great, paves the way for his own greatness. In your case, a woman." Vanessa stared blankly at her great great grandmother.

"Our time is done. I love you and awake up... that young man will be needing your assistance."

Vanessa jerks awake. She was at her desk. A young man she met earlier in the break room came around the corner and asked her if she knew where to find the archives room. With her head still spinning she replies,"Yeah, I'll show you."


Later On.....


Vanessa walked the edge of the Death Chamber. Vanessa couldn't shake her encounter with Gogo today. Gogo words echoed inside her head. "a man who prays to the great, paves the way for his own greatness. In your case, a woman." She sat down on one of the benches, engrossed in her thoughts and frustration. I can't believe Gogo went all supernatural on me??!! Who was this woman Gogo was talking about,anyway? Vanessa thought and thought and thought some more. After a while, she let out a heavy sigh. "Great! Jussstttt great. Not only do I have to contend with the mystery of the veil now I have another to solve."

Vanessa put her hands on her head. The whispers from the veil surrounding her, becoming intertwined with her thoughts. Suddenly, the hairs on the back of her neck stood up. Vanessa freezes, eyes open. "Someone else is in here,'echoed his her head.

She turned slowly to see the Department Head Miss Anders staring longingly at the veil. She stands up and slowly walks toward her. To make sure she doesn't frighten her too much, Vanessa says,"It is said that to live in the hearts that you leave behind is to not to really die. Life and death are one thread, the same line viewed from different sides." Vanessa reaches Ms. Anders and smiles. "Good afternoon, Ma'am.

The blonde was so consumed in her own thoughts about her husband that she had only just heard the sound of light footsteps entering the Chamber. There was no sense of fear of even an ounce of nervous as she knew it was more then likely it was one of her employees. As it should be. It was not only a work day but also that time where the staff did whatever it might be that they needed to do.

Even with the presence of another inside the room Addi remained as she was. Only when she heard the women's soft voice close to herself did she allow her light blue eyes to wander onto the maker of the voice. Vanessa Mortaine. A sweet lady how always did what she came to do and never gave her any trouble. Her words rather then be a greeting caused pause for her to think.

"Good afternoon Vanessa. That's a very nice way of thinking." It was. To always keep those we love in our hearts was to say they were never fully gone. It was the same way for her. Only she had no proof that he was physically gone from this world all she had was the word of the department and people around her. None of that did anything to keep her from believing that he wasn't somewhere and still very much alive.