#jonathan carnahan

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the Carnahan curse (or blessing?) (835 words) by LibraryPancake Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: The Mummy (Movies 1999-2008) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Ardeth Bay/Jonathan Carnahan, Evy Carnahan O'Connell/Rick O'Connell

New Year's Eve, two months before Hamunaptra events.

Evelyn was gazing at the stars through the living room window when she heard her brother arrive. "Jonathan? Why are you here?" Evelyn asked, quickly wiping away her tears before her brother could notice. Jonathan had gone out to celebrate the New Year with some friends and invited Evelyn, who said she would stay home reading a book.

Jonathan arrived with food and explained, "I decided to celebrate New Year's Eve with my favorite little sister." He knew Evelyn was heartbroken after a conversation with an ex-boyfriend and needed support. "I'm your only sister, you silly," Evelyn teased before hugging her brother "Thank you, Jonathan". And then she helped him put the food on the table.

The Carnahan siblings grew up in a loving home until the tragic death of their parents in late childhood. Portraits of the Carnahan parents were scattered throughout the house, always making the siblings look at them with longing. Evelyn started eating in silence, but Jonathan’s enthusiasm soon rubbed off on her, and she spoke animatedly about her plans for the new year.

Jonathan looked at his watch and said, "Well, what are your wishes for the new year, Evy? Please don't say you're bringing home another cat, Cleo gave me a scare yesterday" he joked, since both of them loved that spoiled cat that was Cleo.

Evelyn rolled her eyes and smiled as she poured herself some wine. "Well, I want to be accepted by the Bembridge Scholars, of course. Oh, and... I want you to meet someone."

What? "What?" Jonathan asked. "I know a lot of people. In fact, I'm very popular." Evelyn made a sound of impatience and waved her hands dismissively. "You know what I mean! Oh, meeting someone special".

"Well, I didn't know you were a matchmaker, dear sister," Jonathan said, surprised. Of course, he had fallen in love before, but it usually hadn't worked out. How would he find a woman or a man who made him feel as happy as their parents were? Perhaps it was the Carnahan curse, given that his sister hadn't had any luck in love either. Would they grow old alone with Cleo? He glanced briefly at the cat, which stared back without a hint of happiness.

"You asked," said Evelyn in that stubborn tone Jonathan had known since she learned to speak. "Well, my turn," he said, crossing his arms. "I want to be very rich..."

"Oh, Jonathan..." Evelyn laughed. She tried to gently poke her brother's arm, but the wine was starting to kick in, and she nearly hit him in the head. Jonathan, with the experience of living with his sister, successfully moved his head to the side and continued, "And may you, Old Mum, find someone special too. Someone who doesn't make you cry and treats you the way you deserve".

This time Evelyn couldn't control her tears and hugged her brother. "Thank you, Jonathan. I wish the same for you." Jonathan hugged her back and wished deeply that the Carnahan family would finally be happy. Since their parents' death, they had felt a void, and in moments like this, he longed for their parents' advice.

And so the siblings spent the new year wishing each other happiness and wishing for a bright future. .

6 months later.

Jonathan walked into his favorite café in high spirits. He was alive, his sister hadn't been sacrificed by Imhotep, and the people struck by the mummy's spell had returned to normal. Also, the family had grown, since Rick O'Connell started to live with them. He is a great guy, Jonathan reflected, and clearly loves Evelyn.

Carnahan was already walking around looking for a table, but he bumped into someone. "I'm so sorry, I just..." he began, until he noticed who it was. Ardeth smiled gently at Carnahan and remarked, "We meet again."

"Yes, with no apocalypse this time," Jonathan joked. They decided to have a coffee together because why not?

"So, my sister and Rick are inseparable now, always kissing. Extremely rude, if you ask me" Jonathan said while sipping his coffee. The sound of Ardeth’s laughter caused a peculiar effect on Carnahan’s heart. "And how are you?"

Ardeth reflected for a moment and took a notebook out of his bag. "I'm doing well. I've started a project, a book of poems" and he held out the book to Jonathan, who was curious. As Jonathan read the poems in wonder, he did not notice the loving way Ardeth looked at him.

As bonds of love began to form in that café, in the Carnahan house a certain American finally gathered the courage to get down on one knee before the librarian who had won his heart and propose marriage. Her answer remained etched in Rick's memory for the rest of his life.

Years later, Jonathan would perform the same act with Ardeth Bay, and the two would get married at the medjai camp. The Carnahans definitely weren't cursed, after all.

[conra]

In short, the plot of the movie *The Mummy* goes like this: a core trio of bisexuals explores cursed tombs while a parallel trio of bisexuals hunts for treasure—picking up a bisexual Egyptologist somewhere off-screen along the way—and together they awaken an ancient curse. Thank you for your attention:-)

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random stuff and headcanons

Imagine Rick and Evie sharing a blanket while they watch the stars. Rick feeding his wife soup when she's sick, or Evelyn massaging his shoulders after an exhausting day. The two of them watching Alex fall asleep, safe in his bed after the latest adventure.

Jonathan dancing and laughing with his sister or reminiscing about stories of their parents (Jonathan has more memories of them than his younger sister). They will never forget how their father's family didn't even offer them comfort when the news of the death arrived. Now Jonathan and Evelyn have reached the age at which their parents died and reflect on how lucky they are to have each other, and to have Rick and Alex.

Sometimes Evelyn starts to cry when she remembers that she died and how that affected everybody. Usually, Rick would appear and hug her, or Jonathan would come to comfort her. She always avoids crying in front of her son, who has already been through so much at the age of eight.

Rick has nightmares about the time Evelyn died or when he was nearly taken to the underworld, but Evelyn is always by his side to wake him. She saved him in Ahm Shere, and she saves him now. He spends more time with their son and hugs him all the time, happy to have him back.

Alex was afraid to sleep alone during the first nights after Ahm Shere, and would fall asleep cuddling with Rick and Evy. His parents and uncle gave him all the attention and affection he needed to feel safe again and, little by little, he began spending more time playing with other children and acting like any child his age (to the relief of his family, who had been watching him with concern).

[conra]

Even if Jonathan Carnahan had somehow picked up that broken canopic jar, plot armor would have saved him anyway because he’s just too cute, lol.

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Jonathan and Ardeth headcanons: They got married at the Medjai camp after the events at Ahm Shere. Jonathan had accidentally crossed paths with Ardeth several times over the years, including once during childhood. Jonathan became an author and co-authored a book with Ardeth (who studied literature in college and excels at poetry). They adopted a dog. Jonathan easily makes Ardeth laugh. Jonathan used to read stories to Ardeth’s grandmother while she was very ill. Jonathan helps Ardeth relax, while Ardeth shows Jonathan just how capable he is. They went on a few adventures while Rick and Evie were on their honeymoon. Horus is very fond of Jonathan.

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Headcanons:

Ardeth has two older sisters: one is a doctor, and the other is studying mathematics at university. He is taller than them, but he will always be their baby brother.

Evelyn and Jonathan were left orphans at the ages of 10 and 13, respectively. Evelyn went a month without speaking to anyone except Jonathan and her brother wanted to believe that their parents would return at any moment.

Rick suffers from chronic pain. He used to pretend everything was fine until Evelyn offered to help him, with massages etc.

Jonathan was playing with other children in Cairo when he nearly fell, but someone caught him. He doesn't know it, but the boy was Ardeth.

Ardeth's horse was a gift from his mother, she is the sweetest and bravest person he knows.

Evelyn and Alex are autistic.

Rick managed to find a letter from his late mother and has some memories of her.

Alex got a dog after the events at Ahm Shere.

A few years before Hamunaptra, Jonathan had a terrible fever, and Evelyn never left his side.

Rick and Evelyn had a second honeymoon after Ahm Shere.

Evelyn and Jonathan have no contact with their father's relatives (who hated him for marrying their mother). They spent a few years living with their paternal uncle when their parents died, but soon moved to Cairo. Alex and Rick only know the Carnahan relatives on their mother's side.

Evelyn found the cat Cleo in the library during a rainstorm.

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Having younger siblings myself, I’m sure Jonathan cried at Evy and Rick’s wedding (the three of them probably did). Not cry of sadness but like "she grew up so fast!" and wishing their parents could have been there.... And he definitely cried and hugged Evelyn with Rick and Alex on the dirigible after the events at Ahm Shere. I am certain that Evy's temporary death left a mark on herself, Rick, Jonathan and Alex for the rest of their lives but they will face their traumas together. Carnahan O'connell is a small family but so cute (and now i'm crying lol).

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I hope Evelyn and Jonathan's parents were still alive when Evelyn and other women of her generation had more opportunities of obtaining a university degree (depending on the university bc Oxford only allowed women to obtain degrees in 1948). The fact that Evelyn fought for an academic career, that Jonathan supported her dreams, and Evy's comment to Rick about her parents being adventurers makes me think the Carnahan family was like "fuck society, be proud of who you are". They certainly would have liked Rick, especially after see that he supports and respects Evelyn. In the 1920s, many men would have been horrified by Evelyn's desire to study at a university and have a career (especially one that required going on archaeological digs and travels).