Well, this is my first Professor Layton Fan-Fic. This doesn't piqued my interest just yet due to the fact that I'm still quite interested with the RP I'm doing with Trinity. Although I don't see her much, I can have the chance to do this during my free time.
Regardless, I'm still doing it and all.

Please review. I'm not forcing anyone, but I really appreciate if you do. I really feel a bit down a little because I worked hard on my fics and no one commented. I know some of you are stumped in what to say or you just like it and all, but I just wanted someone to say something positive. Again, I'm not forcing anyone.

I'll either try to pique your interest or not. This is a little warm-up to get things started. Although it would be a bit boring at one point, I promise to kick things up once I have the edge to do so.

Before starting, I would like to tell all of you that this takes place 4 yrs. after The Unwound Future. In addition, I have an OC I would like to introduce. His little info is on my profile, but I have a bigger bio in my other account. It's in deviantART, I go by the name Sonikku0691. Be sure to check it.

About the ages in my fan-fic: Professor Layton is already 34 yrs. old; Luke Triton is 15 yrs. old; Flora is 18 yrs. old and; my OC is the same age with Luke.

Few characters will be spoiled (although they were spoiled already and since it takes placed after that, I guess it wouldn't hurt). Fake characters are created (don't worry, they're minor). Puzzles might be added (although they won't be related to the real game for I don't understand and read the Japanese language. I am Asian, but I'm not Japanese. I'm Filipino people). There will be slight romance (yes, it deals with the professor and Claire). So that's practically it.

By the way, please don't spam my OC. Give people respect because your parents didn't raise you to be ignorant.

Professor Layton Characters are copyrighted to Level-5
Random Characters are just random characters, I don't need to copyright them
OC is copyrighted to me

Let us begin shall we?

Prologue: A letter from Luke

Four years ago...

To Professor Layton,

Good morning professor. How are you today? Me, I'm having a great time of my life. There are many different places to discover. I wish you were here with me professor.
My puzzle solving skills are improving greatly. Thank you for sending me the puzzle index the other week. I'm very grateful. How do like my gift professor? Was it challenging? Or was it all too easy? Well, I guess you just solved it at just a glance, that's my guess. That gift would always remind you of all the adventures we had together professor.

Before I forget, how's Flora? After I left, how is she? Is she doing great? I really missed her professor. Please send her my regards when you meet her again professor.

Your apprentice,
Luke Triton

Three years ago...

To Professor Layton,

Good afternoon professor. How was your day? Me, I was a little tired. I helped many people with their problems and solve puzzles, but it's worth it. I turned 13 yrs. old last week. My parents have sent me tons of presents. Being an only child really bugs me and I'm not kidding. I always told them that I don't need all of these. My mom would always send me absurd clothes and I just don't wear them. Then I just return them back to London with a note saying "Thanks for the clothes mom, but this is just too much." She can be pain but she's still my mom. My dad has given me a lot of money, but I don't spend much. Well... at least I could save it for something.

I really love the gift you sent me professor: a journal and a few writing utensils. It's perfect for jotting down notes and the previous events I had. Thank you so much. Could you also please tell Flora that I said thanks? I really loved the gift she send me. The camera is perfect to show you the adventures I had.

I would love to send you the pictures the next time I write you again.

Your apprentice,
Luke Triton

Two year...

Salutations Professor Layton,

How's London? Is it still in uniform as always? It's already three years and my memory of London is starting to deteriorate. I'm a bit abashed, but it's been a while since I left London and all. I guess it's natural for someone to forget.

I just had myself a best friend. I can't tell you his name yet, but I'll tell you that his surname London. Can you believe that? Wow. Well, it's true there are a few people whose names and surnames are after places.
We really had a lot in common. It's like he's my twin brother. He's really wants to be like you professor: having the absolute manners of a gentleman and being the master of puzzle solving. Looks like you're going to have quite a competition with my friend. Although I have competitions with him all the time. We have puzzle battles once in a while. He also admitted that we can't surpass you professor, and it's true.

I send you a picture of his silhouette. He's somewhat camera shy. I do apologize for that.

I'll write you again professor.

Your apprentice,
Luke Triton

Last year...

To Professor Layton,

My voyage is almost over. I can't wait to return home and see you, Flora, and my parents.

My friend told me that he too lives in London. He told me an interesting story about his life. His mother died from an aghast accident as soon he turned two. I feel really depressed. He doesn't know where his father is, but he doesn't mind anyway. At least he lives with his aunt. He says that she looks like his mom... Although he said it's just the eyes.

I really miss you so much and thank you for replying to all my letters. It feels like you're with me as where as you feel like I'm with you.

Please tell Flora that I said thanks for the letter she sent me three days ago.

Your apprentice,
Luke Triton

A week ago...

Professor!

I'm so excited... and nervous. Return from a voyage is really stressing me out. I'm going home and then out of the blue, I'm feeling nervous. Is this really natural professor? Well, at least I still have my best friend. He just now told me that he was on the same voyage I'm taking. His aunt told him that he and I will meet and then... here we are. Isn't this a predicament? I guess his aunt has an excellent intuition.

Before I end this letter, I have a request: Will you wait by the dock on Saturday by dawn? I really want to see your smiling face again. It's been four years since we last met. I want to see you so bad. You can bring Flora along. I missed her as well. In addition, this is also the perfect opportunity in meeting my friend. He really wanted to see you in person. It's been his dream meeting you professor.

We'll be waiting for you Professor Layton.

Your apprentice,
Luke Triton

As I said previously, I'm trying to either pique or bore your interest. Also, once I get the edge to do this fan-fic, it will start to be a little interesting. So, further apologies once again.

Please review, I really appreciate it. Thank you.