"...Anyway I should have more time now..." I'm severely dissapointed in myself. 2 months. TWO months. I suppose It's not as bad as not ever remembering. anyway, summer's comming up and then I should have more time (gee that seems familiar...now where have I heard that bef-...nevermind). I mean I'm not busy or anything. enjoy (or else).
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All was quiet outside the house when the gardener left for home. He noticed he forgot his bag and turned around. He had just taken a couple steps when the house suddenly erupted in an ear splitting explosion. Debris and dust flew everywhere. The gardener's mouth dropped open as he said "Oh my-!"
The cries of Gaspar and Mr. Salow tore through the air as the gardener saw Miss Florein limping away as fast as she could, her head bleeding.
At least that's what would have happened...
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Miss Florein's heart sank into her toes. She started to sweat as she stared at the green button. She pressed it again. Nothing. She pressed it again, and again, and again until Espio held out his hand and said, "You'll probably need this." It was a little copper wire. He flicked it towards her and it landed on the floor in front of her. She dropped the little box as she fell to her hands and knees staring silently at the wire. Vector turned to Mr. Salow.
"Call the police."
"Gaspar...!"
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"Sank you so much Mr. Vector!"
He held up his hand and said, "Your welcome." After much verbal gratitude from everyone, Mrs. Carozza had to ask a few questions before her ride arrived, ready. "Mr. Vector..."
"Hmm?"
"I am still curious how you did it."
"I was getting there when Miss Florein interrupted with her death threats and all. Anyway, whadaya' wanna know?"
"First of all, how did you know Miss Florein vas behind ze house?"
"The vase was in the record room with a window on the south end. If she was on the south end. Far enough away, she could keep track of the record room and not be seen from the trees. It was up to Espio to find her."
"Vy vould she need to keep track of ze record room?", asked Mrs. Carozza.
"To set off the bomb if anyone found it. Hey Charmy! You almost found it!"
Charmy's heart was still beating fast at how close he came to death that day. "I know."
"Vait", Said Mrs. Carozza. "Vouldn't one of ze maids clean ze record room?"
"The maid and Miss Florein have the same Fur. It was just a little make up and outfit to make her look like the maid. She knocked out the maid and hid her somewhere (Don't worry, we found her) and impersonated her to make sure no one would go in the record room and clean it."
"How do you know she vas ze maid?"
"In her hurry to return to the house, She made a mistake on her make-up and put the mole on the wrong cheek. Also, she was carrying a basket of dirty clothes away from the laundry room."
"One more. How did you know it vas ze niece?"
"She's the only person who can benefit. I figured It couldn't be revenge."
"How's zat?"
Espio smiled and said, "He guessed."
Vector looked at him and groaned. "I solved the case, didn't I?" Doesn't matter how." Espio chuckled.
"Vell, I must say you handled zis very professionally. I'm impressed. But it looks like my ride is here. I must see my husband, now zat he's a free man."
She got into her ride and drove away. Vector turned to face his fellow detectives and said, "We did good boys."
So, they got the money to pay the rent, saved 2 lives in the process, and impressed the wife of a famous and somewhat powerful aristocrat. Altogether, I think it was a good day. As they started to have the house Espio turned to Vector and said, "Vector..."
"Yea?"
"How are we getting home?"
"I...Don't...Know."
A half a week later, Charmy was rooting through the mail, when he saw a letter. He flew inside the office where Espio and Vector were cleaning the office. They figured presentation was best, after there last visit from Mrs. Carozza.
"Hey, look at this. It's a letter from Gaspar."
Vector looked up from his desk drawers.
"Who, the butler?"
"Yea, I wonder what it is."
"Give it here", Said Espio. In one smooth motion of his kunaii knife, the letter was open. He pulled it out and read it.
"'...I can't begin to tell you how grateful I am and... mumble' It's a thank you letter."
Vector held out his hand, "Let's see."
Charmy looked at the next letter. "Hey, there's one from Mr. Salow... and here from Mr. And Mrs. John Carozza."
Espio opened the one from Mr. Salow, Which was about the same as Gaspar's except his had a check with it. 'I feel I should owe, you for saving my life. Thank you.'
Vector looked at the check and said, "Well that's nice. This'll help with the food"
"Here." Espio handed the second letter from Mrs. Carozza to Vector.
"Alright let's see... Hmm... Here's the check with the letter here...More thank you's...Hey, The P.S. is weird."
Espio looked over the letter While Charmy hovered over his shoulder. "Whadaya' mean?"
"'We never turn down work that pays.'"
"Weird." whispered Espio.
"Yea, well, let's take a look at that check."
They were all in suspense as Vector opened the check. There was a short silent pause.
"Whoa..." Said Charmy, as he broke the silence
"Yea, That could pay the rent for months!" said Vector.
Espio stepped back, and just stood still, thinking about the money.
"That's just...whoa... I mean... sigh. We're very fortunate."
"I'll say", emphasized Vector.
Charmy flew up holding the three open envelopes saying, "Ya know I think things are looking up for us. I just hope they stay like this. Heh heh!"
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No I'm not forcing you to enjoy. Heck I don't even know who you are, so quit your belly aching. Just kidding. look forthe newchapter soon...as soon as I figure out what it's gonna be note: I will be using Reader Suggested Characters (RSC) next chapter. After I start the chapter I cannot add more characters.
Dear John...er Larry (sorry, breakup. I don't want to talk about it.)
I'm sorry, I can't do a Vector/Vanilla. I never saw them as a pair, or that they should go together. If I try to do one, It will only sound forced. sorry.