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OKAY, so, I AshMeowsYaoi, want to upload stories, however i have no computer... so im gonna try this through my good friend Lady Pyrien, she uploads for me, i will be writing "Pictish Cemetery" based on Val McDermid's book "The Distant Echo" .Alright lets see if this works (: Lady Pyrien uploads them for my sad self soo thank her soul and read her amazing stories! My next chapter will be up later today! or whenever she has time :D

Pairings: Spamano.

Side pairings: PruCan. GerIta. USUK.

PROLOGUE

November 13, 2003

Walking through Pictish Cemetery, Antonio watched the slowly approaching sunrise and sighed as the wet, frozen snow crunched under his boots, "10 years." He whispered, "Its been 10 years, and I still remember." He glanced around and closed his emerald eyes. Reopening his eyes, he remembered part of the reason of why he was here.

He loved the cemetery at dawn. Not because dawn offered any promise of a fresh beginning, but because It was so peaceful, the headstones lightly dusted a soft orange as the sun emerged through the scattered trees. As he continued oh the familiar path, the soft chirping of birds and the light rustling of leaves was a nice change to the vicious blaring of the New York traffic.

It was nice to forget why he was here, his problems and why he hated the winter. He stopped in front of a headstone and thought, One could stand there and forget. But he knew he couldn't. He reached into his pocket and took out the piece of newspaper he tore out of this morning's New York Times.

- REOPENED COLD CASES -

New York Police has announced that it will be reopening cold cases, some as far back as 10 years, among these is the infamous case of Lili Stronburg. 19 year old ,Lili Stronburg, was found dead the morning of November 13, 1993 in Pictish Cemetery. According to New York Police, she was found stabbed, raped and naked by four young high school students, Lovino Vargas (now 26) Feliciano Vargas, (now 25) Matthew Willams, (now 26) and Alfred Jones (now 27.)

The case, was pronounced a cold case four years later in 1997, When asked why by our Journalist, Gilbert Belshimit, Officer Ludwig Belshimit, now 29, replied, "In some instances, we had a strong suspect at the time, though we didn't have enough evidence to tie them to the crime." Officer Belshimit paused but continued, "But now, with modern forensic techniques, a single hair, a blood stain or ap trace of semen could give us all we need to obtain a conviction..." Gilbert also attempted to question the original head detective of the Lili Stronburg case. However, Chief Antonio Carriedo, now 28, refused to give details on the case.

New York Police also refuse to give details about Lili Stronburg's death. They however, have officially announced that they will reopen the cold case of Lili Stronburg today.

Gilbert questioned her brother, Vash Stronburg, now 34, if he and his family ever lost hope in finding Lili Stronburg's murderer. When asked this Vash Stronburg replied, "We never gave up hope that Lili's killer would one day face justice. 10 years ago, my parents and I went to Lili's grave not knowing who did this terrible thing to her. Perhaps now we'll get the answer we deserved." Vash Stronburg refused to answer any further questions.

Although many friends and relatives of Lili doubt that New York Police will find Lili's killer, New York Police are sure that this time, justice will be served.

Antonio stared at the piece of newspaper in his hands. He had read this article so many times he could recite it by heart. Wiping tears that had fallen off his face, he knelt in front of the headstone before him, labeled, "Lili Stronburg" and whispered, "I was so close 10 years ago... so close." His voice cracked as he said, "Miss Lili, this time I will not fail". Antonio got up, wiping more tears, and headed to the police station. It was time to find out, who murdered Lili Stronburg.

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sooooo what did u think? YES i know its short but its the prolouge. So. Yea and Oh Lilli Stronburg is Liechtenstein. Sorry i killed her! Dx dont hate me! Oh ok well Favorite this story and follow please! And remember if u have questions PM me, AshMeowsYaoi. Thanks! REVIEWS ARE TO ME AS BURGERS ARE TO AMERICA!