Join me in my venture into the world of National Treasure. This is for Riley because, honestly, he deserved more than just that car. Come on, he's awesome and not to mention cute. Hope you all enjoy. There will be some background info before we start, just so no one is lost.
Disclaimer: I own nothing but my idea and OCs. Everything else belongs to their rightful owners.
PS: I'm guessing Riley's age because I have no clue how old he was; I missed that part. We'll just say for the sake of the story he just turned thirty. Enjoy.
Emily Devon Gates|29|Light Brown Hair|Green Eyes|5'6"|works at a bookstore-full time| still lives with her father|volunteers at the Archives under the name Emily Brown(we all know why she can't go by Gates)|wears glasses|
Change in Fortune
"Em, go home. You've been here since seven." I laughed at my co-worker's plea to get me to leave.
"I'm almost done, Leah."
"Girl, you need to stop working to much. Get a boyfriend to take up your time."
"Let it go, Leah. We've been over this a thousand times."
"What you need is a dorky guy to grow old and be dorky with." I laughed again. For as long as I have worked at the bookstore, Leah has been trying to get me to date. Every time she brings it up, I simply tell her that there is no one out there for me. That spawns an ugly conversation that is better left unsaid.
"When I meet him, you'll be the first to know."
"That's all I ask, Em." Leah looked at the clock one more time and groaned. "I'm putting my foot down, Em. Go home." I threw my hands up in defeat and took the box I was emptying and handed it to Leah.
"Alright, Leah. I'll see you tomorrow."
"You're volunteering at the Archives, Em. See you the day after tomorrow."
"Right. Where would I be without you, Leah?"
"Getting a very angry phone call from Dr. Chase."
"You saved me. I owe you."
"Go find yourself a man and I'll forget the whole thing." I laughed as I grabbed my bag and headed out the door.
"Goodbye, Leah."
"Bye, Em." I closed the door behind me and headed to my car. I grabbed my keys out of my bag, hopped in and headed home after starting my car. I turned off my lights as I got in the driveway because chances are my dad was asleep. I still lived at home but that was only because my brother Ben ran off. I desperately wanted to go with hm but my father would be all alone and that was something that didn't settle with me. I actually own an apartment across town but my dad needed me more, even if he didn't show it often. I managed to get up to my room without making any noise and closed my door behind me. I quickly changed into my pajamas and hopped into bed. I was clearly more tired that I thought because I was asleep in no time.
Next Day
My alarm went off at nine and I woke up without a lot of fuss, which doesn't happen often. I got out of bed, got dressed and brushed my teeth. My dad didn't usually get up early so I tried my best not to wake him up when I went downstairs for breakfast. Ten minutes later, I was finished my breakfast and was about to grab my keys when I saw my dad coming down the stairs in his robe. "Morning, Dad. Didn't mean to wake you."
"Yeah, sure." I just rolled my eyes.
"I'm heading to the Archives. I'll be back after dinner."
"See you later."
"Bye." My dad always seemed to have a knack for saying just the right thing to make me upset for the rest of the day. I headed towards the Archives, parked in their parking lot and headed inside after shutting off and locking my car. I showed the guard my badge and proceeded to walk to my boss, Dr. Chase's, office. The door was closed so I knocked, entering only after I heard Dr. Chase say 'come in'. I honestly had not expected to see what I saw, who I saw rather, in Dr. Chase's office.
"Ah, Emily. This is Mr. Brown and...Bill. They seem to think we have a security problem with the Declaration of Independence." I stiffened up and I knew exactly what 'Mr. Brown' was talking about.
"Is that so? What kind of security problem?"
"They seem to think that someone is going to steal it."
"Really?"
"Yes. Do you think there is a threat, Emily?"
"I've met...Mr. Brown before and he has never been wrong." Dr. Chase sighed and turned around, allowing me to throw a look at 'Mr. Brown' and mouthing some very unsavory words at him.
"I honestly do take both of your opinions into consideration but I'm afraid I cannot just take the Declaration of Independence off display. I'm sorry." After yelling at Ben not to touch her Abraham Lincoln campaign buttons, Dr. Chase shooed us out of her office. I dragged Ben and...Bill outside, away from Dr. Chase and anyone else who knows the reputation of the Gates family.
"Ben, are you absolutely out of your mind? You honestly thought that you come to the Archives, march up to the head honcho and tell that the Declaration of Independence is in danger...and have them believe you?"
"That's how I pictured it, yeah." I groaned and threw my hands up in the air.
"Seriously, Ben?" Ben just nodded and shrugged. I sat down on the bench and put my head in my hands. When I had my head in my hands, I could feel someone standing next to me. "I take it your name isn't Bill?"
"Um, no. It's Riley. Ben didn't mention me?"
"Oh, you're Riley?" I looked up and was suddenly overwhelmed by those proverbial butterflies. "He doesn't look whiny, Ben." I watched the look Riley gave Ben and I smiled.
"Thanks, Em."
"Anytime, Ben."
-FIN-
That's it for the opening chapter. I hope you all enjoyed it. Reviews are appreciated. : ) Next part will be out soon.
