It was just in the middle of summer when I took a day off from teaching I already got a most astonishing letter from Luke, my dear apprentice. A most astonishing letter...
I didn't mean the one who wrote the letter was Luke himself, he just happen to get the mail for me. And I was surprised when I realized the person who sent me the letter.
The one who wrote this letter was none other than... him.
I'm sure you're curious how I got this letter, right?
Well... it happened earlier this morning...
Chapter 1: "Monocle" Layton
I was enjoying my usual tea at the morning. The sun was shining, the birds chirping... everything felt so calm and peacefull like nothing could possibly ruin this beautifull day, until...
"Professah!"
My apprentice shouted my name from the door. But the atmosphere did get cheerfull.
"Now Luke, a gentleman never shouts abruptly at another one's presence." I said
"I'm sorry professah... I just wanted to give you the mail." Luke then showed me a single white letter. And at first glance, I knew that this letter is different from the ones I usually get, and for some reason I could feel that the contents of the letter would be very, very disturbing.
"It's alright Luke, now lets see what is inside this letter shall we?"
I took the letter from Luke and read the letter.
Dear brother,
How are you doing? I heard from the news that you have quite the adventure. From finding the golden apple... fighting a so called vampire... until saving London! But the reason I'm sending you this letter is because I will be coming and staying for a few months in London for some 'work related business', if you know what I mean. And of course, to visit you and your apprentice and the girl from St. Mystery that you wrote about in most of the letters you have sent me. I dont know when I will arrive in London, it could be tomorrow or a month later. So see you soon... brother dearest...
PS: Would it be all right if I stay with you? It'll save a lot of money.
Sincerily, M
"So what does the letter say Profe-... umm, professah? are you alright? your face don't look so good." But I couldn't answer him because... because...!
My brother is COMING! MY EVIL TWIN BROTHER, COMING HERE!
And 'work related' business he says! does the man even know that his occupation is deadly enough? just the thought of Luke asking what he do for a living... let alone meeting him!
And what bad timing too! Flora will be coming back from just a few days later and she'll also meet brother!
But really, did he have to put 'brother dearest' in the letter? *sigh*... and I already told him not to call me by that name a lot of times... just hearing him saying that gives me chills down my spine...
Oh dear... I need to find the first aid kit and stash away any sharp items so he couldn't use it as a weapon and find a lawyer incase h-
"PROFESSAH!"
"Ack! Lu-Luke what's wrong?" I said in surprise, while shivering uncontrolable.
Luke ask in a worried tone."Are you alright professah? you've been pretty silent when you were reading the letter and I've tried calling you but you never answered!"
"I-Im sorry Luke... I'm alright now, thank you for your concern." I put the letter at my jacket and mustered a smile. Although it didn't convince Luke at all.
"I think it's better if I brew you more tea professah."
"Hm?" I looked at my teacup and it was empty. I also checked the teapot and the tea was also finish. "A fine idea Luke!, the teabags are in the kitchen. You can find it there."
"Okay Professah!"
Luke then left to the kitchen and I was left alone at the room calming down.
'I just needed to calm down, that's all... I just need to think about the positive things...'
But all I could think about is this.
How has he been? What does he look like? How many years has it been since I last saw him? Those were the only questions ringing in my mind. I soon remembered all those memories I had with my brother when we were kids. I remembered when people would guess which one is me and which one is my brother when we were kids. Most people would get it wrong, the only person who could identify us was our parents and the owner of the flowershop.
Maybe my brother staying here wouldn't be bad...
"Professah! the teabags is finished!" Luke came rushing to the room.
"Alright then, I'll go to the shop to buy some more tea then." I got up from my chair ready to go, but Luke stopped me.
"Just let me do it professah! You need to score does essays don't you?"
That's right... the essays. "Yes, but..."
Luke took his satchel and went to the door and shouted,"Don't worry professah! I'm your apprentice after all!" Then he bolted out of the room.
'Cheerful as usual.' I chukled. "I guess I'll score th-"
"PROFESSOR!"
"AHHH! Lu-Luke? wait, you're Emma!" It was just five seconds after Luke went out and that's all it took for a bewildered woman to sudenly appear by slamming the door open!
"Wh-What a surprise Emmy! I didn't expe-"
"THAT PERSON AT THE STREET WASN'T REALLY YOU WAS IT PROFESSOR?" What was that all about? her voice sounds so frightened and shoked. So much for the friendly greeting.
"Umm... I was here all morning Emmy. Maybe you should sit down an-"
"ANSWER ME PROFESSOR!"
Oh dear... this sounds serious. "Please listen Emmy! please si-"
"PLEASE TELL ME THAT WASN'T YOU!"
"..." And that's all I have to say. I can't believe I got my sentence cut off three times in a row...
Then Emmy just stood there, tired and panting from shouting at me. She then suddenly covered her mouth with her two hands. I guess she realized what she did just now. "I-I'm so sorry professor!" Poor girl... She seems really shaken, just like me a little while ago. " It's alright Emmy, come sit down with me and talk about the man you saw." She took a seat and started to breath in and out to calm herself.
"Are you calm now Emmy?" I asked. "Y-Yes..."
"Good. Now tell me from the beginning. What happened?"
'I wonder if the Professah is alright...' I kept thinking the same thing after I went out of the apartment. I wonder what was inside the letter? Is it really that shoking until it made the professah trembling? No way! The professah is not that weak! ...right?
Anyway, where is that shop again? I think it was just down the corner...
I walked and there it is! the shop I've been looking for!
"Now I just need to buy some an-"
"WOAH! WHAT IS THAT GUY DOING!, IS HE TRYING TO FIGHT THAT GUY?" What did that man said? a fight! What is going on here!
"Oh my! is he insane? that person is physically bigger than him!" Now a woman cried also? I've got to see this!
I followed the crowd to where everyone was going and get this! out in the street there were two people standing in front of each other. I saw a buff looking man with a scar on his face and was smirking to the other man. I already feel sorry for the other person who's gonna fight him. Let's see...the other person, who I can't really see his face, was wearing white gloves, a black jacket, and a decorative top hat... Wait? t-top hat?
"Hah! What are you trying to prove here? fighting against me will do nothing good for you!"
No... it can't be...
"You took my wallet, so I'm here to get it back."
PROFESSAH!
I started to heard murmurings from the crowds. "He can't fight him! he's just to big!", "He stole his wallet? does he even have proof?", " I think the guy is just showing off!", "Maybe the guy in the top hat just dropped his wallet and accuses him of thievery!" and I heard someone mutter the words I wouldn't hope to hear. "Isn't that the famous professor? I think he's called Hershel Layton..."
There is no way that person is the professah! A gentleman never stir a fight! Plus, the professah's hat is nothing like that!
The buff man started to talk again. "I stole your wallet? Like I would do something like that!" I took a closer look at the man with the top hat and started to examine him. He was wearing a red suit with a white cravat. The most noticable thing was the monocle he was wearing, and his face... was the thing I feared the most.
HE LOOK JUST LIKE THE PROFESSAH!
With a bored expression, the man with the top hat sighed."*sigh*... thieves like you are really bad at lying you know."
The buff man was angry, really angry. "WHAT DID YOU SAY!, IF YOU WANT TO FIGHT THEN FIGHT LIKE A MAN!"
The buff man started to charge toward him and the crowd started to gasp, but he dodged easily and started to mock him with a smirk. "Come on! is that the best you can do? the thieves in London are pathetic. Let's have a bet shall we? If I lose, I will admit that I was just blaming you for thievery. But if I win... you will admit that you stole my wallet and give it back to me."
I started to hear people shouting like that he'll not win and saying that he is the real criminal, 'he' as in the mysterious person with the top hat.
The buff man straightened and said,"BAH! What kind of bet is that? I'll accept anyway, if this is the only way to stop your babbling." With a smirk, the buff man ready his hands and tried to launch a fist with full force into his face! The fist was so fast I don't think anyone could dodge it! I can't bear to look when it's going to hit his face, if that man really is the professah, then he'll... he'll...! I couldn't take it... so I covered my eyes with my hands, and waited until it hits his face...
...
...Huh? Why is it taking so long?
I looked again and I couldn't believe my eyes...and shouted, "He's holding his fist!"
"W-WHAT! IMPOSSIBLE! MY FIST HAS NEVER FAILED ONCE!" The crowd was surprised and looks of disbelief was across everyones faces, including me.
The only person who's not is the mysterious person. Only, he put on a sly smile at the buff man's face.
"Now what was the saying again? I think it was this... 'Don't judge a book by it's cover' ...isn't that right, sir?"
"Wh-Who are you!"
The whole crowd became silent... trying to listen to the mysterious man's answer.
...And his answer has made me puzzeled. Because this is what he said...
"My name is Monocle, Monocle Layton."
Finally finished! My first chapter seemed pretty good to me. If not, PM me if there is something I need to improve!
I'm not sure about the next chapter and I'm still working on the second chapter of 'An Untold Region'. But never fear! I'll think about something for the chapter!
Bye for now!