Summary: A foe from the past returns, causing problems for not only Tony and Aidan, but Ralph, Pam and Bill. Rated T for language, violence, and situations. Thanks to Jo, Lauren and Claye for beta'ing.

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The target was in sight, and the shooter knew it would be moments before the quarry was caught. The shooter pulled the trigger…

-Bang-

-Ring-

"We have another winner," said the carnival game worker as he turned to the shooter. "Well, what prize would you like to have young lady?"

"Hmm…. How about the stuffed lion?" said Aidan as the man gave her the toy.

Tony frowned. It had been the second time that day she had beat him in a game like this… and he was supposed to have the best shooting record, being an FBI agent. "I don't get it Ade, how come ya won that shooting game? Ya never said ya could shoot… unless you're cheatin' with the suit on."

"No, I wouldn't cheat, especially in the suit. Ralph told me about that dream the green guys gave him when he thought about it himself," said Aidan as they walked around the carnival. It was one of the largest ones in the county and was rather busy for a Friday afternoon. Aidan was particularly enjoying it as she needed the break from teaching.

"That doesn't explain…"

"You've never asked, but then again, there are some things you don't know about me yet."

The agent groaned. "OK, but I'm gonna make ya tell me one of these days, cub. Now, ya need to keep your head on and remember we're also snoopin' around here ta bust that 'shroom ring," he said. "Just remember to touch stuff once in a while to see if ya can pick up any vibes."

Aidan nodded and they kept walking. They rounded the corner and found a tent selling gemstone necklaces and other Middle Age and Celtic style jewelry. "The Great Michali's Treasures of the World," read Aidan as she looked at the setting before them.

Tony turned to Aidan and, catching the look in her eye, frowned. "C'mon Ade, you're not going to keep lookin' around here when we've got to bust these guys."

"I know, but if we just walk around aimlessly, people are going to notice that too," she said with a smile and gently dragged him along.

As she was looking at the jewelry, the owner glanced outside to see who had arrived. He was just going to go visit when he felt a weird sensation, almost as if there was an electric charge in the air.

Glancing at Aidan, he realized it was coming from her, but wasn't sure if she was the one that his associate wanted. "What do you think?" said the man softly.

'She looks like she's the one. She's got the same feeling I had when I dealt with him so many years ago. I must find out if she's the one for sure though,' said an ethereal voice.

Taking a breath, the owner he'd test it through the only way they both could. "Good afternoon, may I help you?" said the man as he exited the tent. "I'm Michali, humble magician and trader."

Aidan and Tony looked up and saw the man, who was dressed as a magician. "Yes, I was interested in this Celtic knot pendant," said Aidan.

"Yes, it's one of my most popular items," he said. "Do you like the stone?"

"I like peridot, but I was wondering if you had it either garnet or sapphire…"

"No, we don't have it in sapphire, but we do garnet," said the man. Aidan decided that she'd like the garnet necklace better than the peridot, and bought it.

As she put it on, the magician continued with his "sales pitch." "Listen, I also was about to do a séance, just something I do in front of an audience as a pre-show to my magician's act. Would you like to come and be the participants? There's no charge."

"In front of an audience," asked Aidan, a little skeptical.

"Yes… how else will I promote my magician's act," said the man.

"Well…"

"All right, we'd be happy to participate," said Tony, much to Aidan's surprise. Before she could say anything, the magician smiled and beckoned them to the table with his leather gloved hands. As they sat down, Aidan looked at Tony and realized from the way he was looking around he trying to see if there were hallucinogenics there.

"Come one, come all be amazed as I, the great Michali bring back ghosts of the dead before the eyes of you and my two young friends here," shouted the magician.

Several people gathered together, interested in seeing the supernatural appear before their eyes. "Great way to stay inconspicuous," said Aidan with a smirk.

"Well, I think you'd rather have more attention in case this creep tries something," said Tony as he glanced at the crowd.

Michali, not paying attention to Tony, began the séance. It was rather lame, and Aidan could tell all the tricks in her head: how the bell was ringing how the table moved, and so on. Tony, however, just kept peeking every so often to see what was going on.

After a few minutes, the event was over and the two stood up while the crowd dispersed. The magician appeared a little dazed, but otherwise all right. "Well, thank you for helping me with the séance," said Michali, and handed them two tickets. "Now, I'd like for you two to be my guest at the magician's show this afternoon. It's in the main tent."

"Thanks, we'd like that," said Tony and the young team left.

After exiting, Aidan turned to Tony and frowned. "OK… what's the spin," said Aidan.

"Spin? C'mon no tricks here," said Tony.

"Well… why agree to the tickets? According to you we were supposed to find those 'shrooms."

"Yeah, but I smelled something that was off…"

"That was incense Tony," said Aidan.

"No Ade, I can tell ya it wasn't incense," said Tony. "I think this is the guy we need to nab."

"So when do you plan on doing that?"

"After his show, and if he resists, you pop him in the face and we get him."

"Oh no, I'm not just going to punch someone's lights out Tony, especially in front of too many people," said Aidan, tugging slightly on the suit collar. "If there are witnesses, I can't just tap him discreetly."

"Well, you throw the creeps around a lot now with that outfit on," he said.

"Yes… only last resort and when there's too many for you to nab solo. Putting someone out isn't something I necessarily like Tony," she said, pausing slightly. "I though Ralph told you that wasn't always the answer."

"He did, but ya gotta remember sometimes force wins," said Tony looking at his watch. "Now, we'd better get there before this guy starts without us."

Aidan nodded and the two headed over to the stage. Unbeknownst to the duo, the magician peeked through the corner and smiled. "So, is she the one," said the man.

'Yes, she's wearing what I thought she was.'

"She's prefect," said the Michali. "We'll prepare her for your return."

'Good… I'll soon have my revenge on her family for taking me to my doom,' said a ghostly voice in the magician's head. 'She'll cause them more pain that her godfather did throwing me into the wall. You should play with your own toys…"