This story is set two years after The Lost Future. Luke has come to visit Layton in London
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Layton scanned through the letter. He was shocked. He could not believe what he was reading. Layton was reading this letter when Luke entered the room. He casually walked over to the Professor.
"Hey Professor I just thought up this brilliant puzzle and…" he paused when he saw the Professor reading something "What's that?" The professor jumped when he heard Luke's voice so close to his ear.
"W-What?" Layton muttered. He turned round to see Luke with an inquisitive expression sprawled across his face "Luke, you know a gentleman never looks over the shoulders of another, this could have been private,"
"Oh sorry Professor," Luke stared at the floor avoiding the Professors gaze "I was just curious, I thought it could be a request on another mystery," Layton's serious expression metamorphosed into kind smile.
"Lucky for you this is something I would be happy to share with my number one apprentice," Layton said. A smile grew onto Luke's face.
"So what is it?" Luke asked as the curiosity increased inside him. Layton passed the letter to Luke. By the change in expression on Luke's face Layton could tell that Luke was as surprised as he was. It said…
Dear Hershel,
It certainly has been a while since I saw you last. I must admit it was not exactly cheerful. But, with all that unpleasantness put behind us I would like to declare a truce and invite you for a small get-together at my home. But, I am afraid that is not the only motive for me asking you to come. Recently, I received some information that may be of some relevance to you. I must say it was a real shock when I found it out. Only you can help me make sense of it all. Come to the address written on the back of the letter.
Yours truly, Dimitri Allen
"Who's Dimitri Allen?" Luke asked, puzzled.
"Don't you remember?" Laytonprompted "We met him about two years ago when we were called to investigate a 'supposed' future London," Luke paused and thought for a moment.
"Oh yes, he was the one who posed as you and kidnapped the Prime Minister,"
"That is correct Luke," There was a moment of silence. It was broken by a voice behind them.
"What are you two up to?" the voice said. Luke and the Professor jumped "What are you hiding?" Luke turned around to see Flora standing before him. Her light brown hair held in place by a silky red ribbon. Her eyes were glistening in the light. Luke had to admit today she was looking particularly lovely.
"Um nothing Flora," mumbled Luke, slightly blushing.
"Well you must be doing something," said Flora. She then came over to the Professor.
"What is it?" asked Flora "What are you hiding?"
"Nothing my dear," Layton replied "We were just discussing a letter I recently received,"
"Oh…Who was it from?" Flora asked
"Dimitri Allen," Layton replied. At first Flora had no idea who this person was. She had to think for a moment. Suddenly, the memory came back to her.
"Him!" she exclaimed "He worked with the maniac who kidnapped me!"
"Well…yes," Layton muttered "But to be fair he was unaware of that fact,"
"What?"
"Look it doesn't matter, what we should be worrying about is why he wishes to see me, he sounds urgent,"
"Well what are we waiting for!" said Luke "Let's head off right now,"
"What an excellent idea!" Layton exclaimed. In a flash the Professor was up on his feet. He then wandered over to a small table beside the door. On this stood the trademark of the great Professor Layton – his brown top hat. Carefully he picked it up and placed it upon his head. Luke and Flora grinned at this sight. They felt so privileged to be under the guidance of the great Hershel Layton.
