Prologue: The Crime Scene
Author's Note: I do not own Professor Layton or Sly Cooper.
Professor Layton, Emmy and Luke depart from a bus they rode on and find themselves standing outside the Natural history museum of Cairo, Egypt.
"Well, here we are," said Luke. "The Natural History Museum of Cairo, Egypt. You know something, professor?" he then said to Professor Layton. "I just can't stop wondering what Professor Sycamore's discovery is, since he didn't explain it in his letter. What do you think it could be?"
"Well, he described it to be the discovery of a lifetime and is throwing a presentation for it," said Emmy. "though I don't understand what the fuss is over it."
"Well, it was nice of Professor Sycamore to provide funding to the museum, since Clark promised to help him on his exposition." Professor Layton said.
"Oh, yeah!" said Luke. "My father became the museum's curator, so it's likely we'll see him too."
"Actually Luke, I don't think we'll see much at the presentation today, because it appears to me that the museum is closed." Emmy said as she stares at the museum ahead, puzzling Professor Layton and Luke.
"I don't get it," said Luke. "Where is everyone?"
"I guess no one really believed in Professor Sycamore and decided not to show up." Emmy presumed.
"I wouldn't be sure," said Professor Layton. "Something must be happening at the museum now as we speak. There's a police officer guarding the entrance to the museum. Let's ask him."
"Wait, professor," Luke halted him. "Shouldn't we go over the basics of how to interact with someone?"
"My, you're right, Luke. I almost forgot," Professor Layton said with glee. "Touch the magnifying glass in the upper corner of the touch screen to switch to investigation mode. In this mode, the magnifying glass will appear on the top screen, like so. You can move it around by sliding the stylus on the touch screen. You'll notice that when you move the magnifying glass over certain areas, it turns orange. This means you can interact with the environment in some way. Just touch the touch screen to investigate. You needn't do anything fancy. A simple touch on the screen should do the trick. Are you following so far?"
"Yep," replied Luke. "Just slide the stylus on the touch screen and give it a quick tap to investigate, right?"
"Precisely. Shall we give it a go?"
"I'm sorry, sir. The museum's closed, today," the police officer said to Professor Layton.
"Closed? Why?" Luke asked him.
"I'm required not to say. My orders are not to let anyone in the museum during these hours."
"Aw," complained Luke. "I really wanted to see Professor Sycamore's discovery."
"Wait, do you mean to tell me you know Professor Sycamore?" the officer asked.
"Yes. We're invited guests sent by this letter of him. You may have heard of me as Professor Layton, have you not?"
"You're Professor Layton?!" exclaimed the officer. "How could I not recognise you? Especially with that remarkable, trademark hat of yours? If you are affiliated with Professor Sycamore, I'll let you inside. There's an investigation going on, though I don't really know much about it. Professor Sycamore is inside, who knows about the matter at hand than I do, along with Inspector Grosky and the director."
"Thank you," said Professor Layton. "Are you ready to head inside?" he then asked Luke and Emmy.
"Yeah!" said Luke.
"Before we do that," said Emmy. "Let's explain we move about, first."
"Oh, yes. If I remember correctly... While investigating, you should see the back to map icon on the touch screen. Touch that icon to switch from investigation mode to movement mode. We can move to any place marked with an orange icon. Just touch an icon to move to the location."
Emmy had her notebook out that time. "Got it! Just touch the orange icon to move from place to place."
"Very good. Now, let's head inside."
Professor Layton, Emmy and Luke enter the museum, where it is filled with many police officers from Scottland Yard.
"My word," said Professor Layton.
"What happened here?" asked Luke.
"Scotland Yard is all over the place!" cried Emmy. "Professor, do you think this incident has anything to do with Professor Sycamore's discovery?"
Professor Layton ponders to himself. "Perhaps, Emmy."
"Look! There's Professor Sycamore right now!" cried Luke. "And he's talking to Inspector Grosky and my dad!"
"It looks like Professor Sycamore is having a fit about what's going on." Emmy said in a worried expression. "And Clark doesn't looks so happy, either."
"Let's listen in to their conversation," said Professor Layton.
"You've failed me, Clark!" Professor Sycamore chastised him. "After you agreed to help me on my expedition, I promised you funding to help save this pitiful museum of yours, only to realize that they've been stolen while under your supervision!"
Clark did not say anything, as he was too ashamed to respond to Professor Sycamore.
"And I noticed Inspector Grosky and the authorities couldn't show up any earlier once the robbery occurred!"
"Now, hold on!" roared Inspector Grosky. "You can't blame this on poor Clark! He's a victim of circumstance! Besides, we already have an officer from Interpol who agreed to lend her services in the case."
"That still doesn't excuse Clark for his incompetence!" seethed Professor Sycamore. He then walks away and leaves in frustration.
"Why, the nerve of that man," grumbled Grosky.
"Wow! Professor Sycamore sure didn't take that lightly," said Luke.
"Indeed," agreed Professor Layton. "Professor Sycamore's discovery must be of important value to those who committed the robbery."
"And my dad surely feels responsible for the incident," Luke remarked about his father.
"Let's talk to Mr. Triton and Inspector Grosky," said Emmy. "They'll fill us in."
"Right," said Professor Layton.
The trio approaches Mr. Triton and Inspector Grosky. "Layton, is that you?" asked Mr. Triton.
"Ah, so you believed there'd be a big presentation today, eh?" said Inspector Grosky.
"Yes," said Professor Layton. "But now we've heard about this other occuring event today. Clark, you assisted Professor Sycamore on his discovery before it was stolen on the night before, correct? Do you mind if you could tell us anything about it?"
"Certainly," replied Clark. "A few months after I became the director of this museum, Professor Sycamore came to me and offered me a position to go on an expedition with him to Krakorov Volcano, Russia. He promised me funding if I agreed. Once we arrived there, I couldn't believe what we found. It was a prehistoric owl!"
"What?! Really?" asked Luke.
"Or so I thought. The bird indeed looked ancient, but its body was comprised of advanced technology that I've never seen before. Professor Sycamore had learned of this creature and its name, Clockwerk."
"Clockwerk," Professor Layton pondered out loud.
"We divided its parts and placed them on display at the museum. Professor Sycamore wished to further study them, but the next thing we knew, they were stolen the other night."
"Evidently, the parts of the robotic owl were still intact after it was out for who knows long, as a group of hooligans went through the trouble of stealing them." said Inspector Grosky.
"Inspector Grosky," said Professor Layton. "Who do you believe these conspirators are?"
"Well... our sources say this is the work of some gang."
"A gang, you say?" Professor Layton asked him.
"I wasn't really tasked with uncovering the crime scene, I regret to inform you. Constable Neyla is the one working behind that. She's investigating the exhibit where the Clockwerk parts were held as display."
"Thank you for informing us, inspector. Luke, Emmy and I will also look into the case and do a little investigation of our own." Professor Layton said.
Professor Layton, Luke and Emmy then leave Inspector Grosky and Mr. Triton to meet with Constable Neyla.
"Can you believe it, professor?" said Luke. "My father said Professor Sycamore found himself some sort of robotic owl!"
"Indeed, Luke," said Professor Layton. "And while the owl might be ancient, I find it ironic to learn it was comprised of advanced machinery. What eludes me is how did such a creature acquire innovative technology from its prehistoric timeline."
"The bigger question that's left me wondering is what would anyone want with them?" said Emmy.
"These parts must carry great potential since they've existed and never been worn out for millennium," hypothesized Professor Layton. "Someone who must've heard about Clockwerk knew about his machine's capability and hired a group of criminals to steal the parts for them."
"Do you think Professor Sycamore knows what dangers these parts possess?" asked Luke.
"Possibly. Professor Sycamore was mighty upset to learn the parts have been stolen the other night and is probably eager to reobtain them."
"Constable Neyla may have the intel we need to learn more about the incident," said Emmy.
"Agreed. Let's go meet her at the exhibit."
As the trio made it to the exhibit area where the Clockwerk parts were once held displayed, they meet indian woman in a red and golden hijab, a black tank top, brown shorts, and head jewelry.
"Excuse me, are you Constable Neyla?" Professor Layton asked her. "Professor Sycamore invited us for a presentation of his discovery when we then stumbled upon this crime scene."
"Ah, so I'm guessing you're Professor Layton then," the police woman said.
"Yes. Inspector Grosky says you volunteered on the case and know the ones responsible for the theft committed at the museum. They're part of a gang, correct?"
"The Klaww Gang." Neyla addressed. "They're an international group of criminals with each member running their own base of operations around the world, conducting their own scheme with the Clockwerk parts."
"What possible use do they have for the parts?" Professor Layton asked her. "And what sort of powers do these parts possess?"
"I can't say," said Constable Neyla.
"Hmm?"
"I don't know much about the situation at hand since I was called in recently to look into the case. However, if you meet me at Scotland Yard, I'll provide with the records you need to know about the Klaww Gang members. I'll be conducting my own investigation, but I'll promise to aid you if we come across each other."
"Very well, then," said Professor Layton. "Luke, Emmy, once we arrive back in London, we'll pay Scotland Yard a visit."
"Agreed," said Emmy.
"It was nice meeting you, Constable Neyla, and I look forward to meeting you again."
"So do I, Professor Layton," Neyla said.
Once Professor Layton, Emmy and Luke leave Neyla, Professor Layton ponders to himself.
"What is it, professor?" Luke asked him.
"I'm beginning to wonder about those Clockwerk parts," he replied. "It might not have been wise to display them in a museum, as this Clockwerk might be a menace for all we know and he was right there for the taking. After all, these parts are still functional and they were stolen by the Klaww Gang. If we manage to reclaim them, we'll have to find a way to destroy them once and for all."
"How do you suppose we do that?" Emmy asked.
"We'll need Professor Sycamore's expertise since he was well aware about the bird's existence, prior to his discovery. Perhaps he knows what unique abilities the parts possess."
Suddenly, Inspector Grosky and Mr. Triton encounters Professor Layton, Emmy and Luke.
"Ah, Layton! I take it you've already spoken to our constable?" Inspector Grosky asked him.
"Yes, and we are prepared to began our investigation once we claim the files we need to learn about the Klaww Gang members."
"By the way, I heard that Professor Sycamore is planning to search the world in an airship of his," said Mr. Triton. "Layton, I recommend that you assist him on his venture to reclaim his discovery of that robotic owl. I... truely feel ashamed for causing him so much trouble."
"You have my word, Clark," Professor Layton assured him. "We will find these perpetrators and bring them to justice. And Constable Neyla agreed to help us along the way. Though she claims she'll be running her own investigation."
"Yeah, Neyla is really looking forward to a promotion of becoming a captain, since she's going on her first case." said Inspector Grosky.
"Well, in any case, be sure to tell Professor Sycamore to meet us at the airdocks so we may begin our venture," said Professor Layton. "The fate of the world might hang in the balance if the Klaww Gang's plan is to rebuild Clockwerk."
Mysteries
Clockwerk: Professor Sycamore discovered a mysterious creature during one of his expeditions. It was an ancient owl, and yet it was comprised of advanced machinery. It appeared these parts of the owl remained intact and possess great potential over the millenium it remain inactive. How is that possible?
The Klaww Gang: An international group of criminals have committed a heist at the history museum of Cairo where the Clockwerk parts were held displayed. They divided these parts amongst their members and are now using them to conduct their various schemes. Who hired these conspirators and what is their true purpose for Clockwerk?