Daily Flash Fiction Challenge

In the deepest, darkest part of the jungle where the flora and fauna stewed in a thick humidity, two explorers stood at the entrance to the ancient Temple of Cthewaflehotep. A towering statue of the god guarded the entrance. He had the head of a tiger, the body of a tiger, the legs of a doped up old Hollywood actress, and the tail of a tiger.

The statue's mouth opened and a powerful voice resonated through jungle. "Password."

Dr. Antholomy Brown turned to his assistant, Crudge, and whispered, "Quickly, what's the password?"

Crudge pulled out a piece of crumpled paper from his pocket. He frowned. He had written the password down perfectly, checked it to ensure no error. But the journey here had been treacherous and he found the ink now smeared beyond recognition.

Crudge gulped. "Uhhhh...din...cin....cinnamon sticks?" he guessed.

The doctor turned back to the statue and projected in a dramatic voice, "Cinnamon...Sticks!"

"Wrong password," the statue rumbled back. "Try again."

Angry, Dr. Brown turned back to his assistant. "What is the meaning of this, Crudge?"

A fresh layer of sweat erupted on Crudge's brow. "Sorry boss, I think it actually says...uh...Cinabonbon Kitch-meow."

Again the doctor boomed, "Cinabonbon Kitch-meow!!"

"Wrong password." The statue's massive head made a grinding sound as it tilted to look down at them. "Do you need help remembering your password?"

"Oh for gods' sakes." The doctor rubbed his forehead. "Yes, I need help."

"What was the name of your first grade teacher's first born son?" The statue asked.

"What kind of question is that?!" The doctor turned furiously to Crudge who already had his backpack off and was pulling out the volumes of Dr. Brown's journals he had brought.

"Don't worry, boss," Crudge reassured, "I'll find it, just got to get to the older ones."

(300 words)