Hey guys, this is my first story and I am really sorry if there are any misunderstandings since English is not my mother language. I accept any corrections and hope you enjoy the story. Please rate and review

- And two pieces of the chocolate cake, please. – a young girl pointed one of the cakes and smiled. She had dark brown, maybe even black, eyes and straight brown hair. She was dressed like a normal teenager and seemed to be around 17 years old. She talked nicely and mannerly. Right next to her stood an elegant man, dressed in a dark-grey costume. He also had grey hair, tied up in a pony-tail, revealing his face. At first the girl, named Tami, didn't notice him, but then he spoke:

- Two of them, huh? – he smiled and she turned to face him. He had nice grey eyes and a smile that fascinated her.

- Yeah. – she smiled in return and then received her order and decided to go home.

- It was nice to meet you. – he said and she realized he was English. What is he doing in New York then? She shook her head and decided not to answer. She went out, leaving the stranger behind. He, on the other hand, kept looking at her until she was out of sight.

- Hey, people. – Tami pushed the door and went inside. She brought four sandwiches and two cakes- one for her and one for her identical twin sister. – Dinner. – she declared and sat down on one of the chairs. A minute later three other people entered the room- a woman around her 50s and a man, maybe a little bit younger. They joined Tami at the table, along with a girl, who looked just the same but had her hair tied in a bun. – Here, Mia. – she gave her sister a piece of cake and a sandwich and they all started to eat.

Tami woke up and realized it was the middle of the night. She looked around, seeing her sister sleeping right next to her. She felt her throat soar and decided to go to the kitchen to drink a glass of milk. She stood, trying not to make any noise in order not to wake her sister up and went out. She opened the fridge and brought out a bottle of milk, which she opened and drank. The liquid refreshed her throat and she decided it was time to go to bed.

The moment she turned around she realized something was wrong. There was a man, standing in front of her she's never seen. Or has she?

"You". – she thought, recognizing the man from the sweet shop. She was surprised and shocked to see him here. What was he doing? She then realized the dinning room was burning- she could clearly see the smoke and the flames. And also sensed a smell of rotten eggs.

At the same time she heard someone opening a door, maybe the one leading to Flamels' room and then Nichola's voice:

- Tami, Mia, hurry, Dee has found us! He's set the place on fire.

And then the black-eyed realized: This was…

- You're John Dee. – she said, her voice trembling. She'd heard terrible things about him and she felt paralyzed. She scanned the place, looking for a way to go past him. But before making another step John approached her and put a hand on her mouth. She tried to scream but her voice was dead.

- Just don't scream, ok? I won't hurt you. I'm not here for that. – his eyes were sincere and Tami calmed down a bit and he released her.

- What then?

- What do you know about me? – he asked, curiosity in his eyes. Tami saw the Flamels running around, probably packing their things.

- That you are a heartless egoist who wants to take over the world. – she answered sincerely. At this moment she wasn't afraid of him anymore.

He smiled bitterly: - That's not exactly true. My purpose is to bring on Earth the Dark Elders. You see, long ago while they were ruling, the Earth was a better place.

-I don't understand. – Tami shook her head. That contrasted to everything she knew from Flamel.

He sighted:

-Flamel didn't tell you this, did he? Of course, he always lies. Well, The Elders want to make the Earth like it was before. Like Atlantis.

-But that's great! – Tami said. She wondered how there could be someone against it. And then something stroke her- she was against it.

He smiled. A sly smile:

-Yes, it would be. All we need is the Book which Flamel holds, you and your sister. Will you help me? – he took the girl's hand in his and kissed it.

She opened her mouth to respond and saw Mia, Perenelle and Nichola standing in the corridor. She rushed towards them and what surprised her- Dee didn't stop her. She didn't know why but she trusted him more than she trusted the Flamels.

When she came closer, the others realized that Dee was there, too. Tami stopped and turned back to face the stranger, who she has just met.

- Tell me, Flamel. – she started. - Is it true that when Atlantis was on surface, the Dark Elders were kings of our planet?

- Listen, Tami… – he started but the girl interrupted:

-Is it true?- she insisted on a straight answer and Nichola realized he had no other choice but to say the truth. It took him a while to answer but in the end he said "Yes."

A tear fell down Tami's cheek. So she has been on the wrong side all along.

- But, Tami. – he raised his hand but it was too late. The girl ran back to Dee, who put a hand on her shoulder. A second later a burning beam fell between them and the smoke was so tense she couldn't breathe. She saw the face of her sister- the girl was shocked and felt betrayed. At that moment she wanted to go and talk to her, but the English man kept her close:

- Don't go now. She will understand. Come on.

- But that's – Tami started but then coughed. -.. my sister, I can't leave here.

- Come with me. We'll get her soon, I give you my word. – he looked at her with his sincere grey eyes and she trusted him. She nodded and they escaped through the window...