Hooray for some anime references LOL
Chapter Four: Hot Foot
Luke: (Now fully rested makes his way downstairs with the professor waiting for him. Fully ready to go wherever.) OK Professor! Ready when you are! Remi here we come! :D
Layton: (comes downstairs with their bags)
(starts giggling) Oh Luke... Active already? It's only 5:17 in the morning.
(Gives Luke his bag)
Come now. We must go to the airport. We won't be using the Laytonmobile for now.
((You wrote that so early in the morning! You sneaky little thing! :P))
Luke: (carries bag out the door, hyper as ever!) Hurry professor! Next stop, Egypt to save Remi! :D (Goes faster)
((What can I say? School means waking up extra early xD After preparing, I still have little free time to do this. So yeah. And now all of you know that I'm an early bird in the weekdays xD))
Layton: Oh Luke... (locks the door as he closed it)
(starts walking as Luke's far away)
Don't go too far Luke!
Arriving at the airport.
It took them... let's say 2 hours. Don't worry, they took the taxi xD What do you expect? You want them to suffer?
They are now inside the airport. Wow, this feels like an actual RPG xD
Layton: We have to make haste boy. Remy's waiting.
(sees Luke)
Luke, wait for me!
(follows the boy)
On board the Airplane ready and waiting for take off.
Luke: (Falls asleep in his seat, for it seems all the hyperness wore off) ZZzzzzZzzzz...(Snoring loudly)
People sitting close by staring at Layton and Luke.
Layton: Don't mind him, he got hyper this morning. He's very excited to go to Egypt.
People stops looking at the both of them.
Layton: (anime relief) That was close...
((Oh wow, I'm making it like the anime already xD))
The professor had also falls asleep. Waking up very early, he did felt a bit drowsy. Well, at least he can sleep until arriving at their destination.
((Dear, dear... XD))
Luke: (Has a nightmare as plane goes to land. Sweating and squirming in sleep.)
Nightmare: (Laying tied up on the ground, him, Remi, and Layton. Strange men in robes like from Egypt stand close by, holding the tips of their guns to Layton and co.'s heads. The guns go off. BANG!)
Luke: (wakes with a start from the loud plane engine, thinks it is the gun from his dream!) ! (eyes wide begins to cry, going into a screaming fit as he does.) Kaaaaiiiii! Kaaaaiiii! Kaaaaiiii!
Layton: (wakes up from Luke's voice, making him jump out of his seat) My word...
(looks at Luke) Luke...? What's wrong...?
(sighs) Do you want a hug Luke?
Luke: (body trembling) P-P-Professor...! Guns...! T-he-They are g-gonna shoot us! (Nightmare still fresh in his mind) Remi! They shot Remi and-and...
Layton: (hugs Luke) It's alright Luke. Don't worry.
(paused) I have a bad feeling about it, but we must rescue Remy.
Luke: (Sniffs) O-okay...yeah...its just...the dream felt so real...and they were even dressed like people from Egypt too...(Sniffs, hugs Layton hard)
Layton: (pats his back gently) Shh... It's ok...
(let's go of Luke's grasp) Come now, let's get out of the airport.
Luke: (Nods) Ye-yes professor, (Quietly follows Layton outside, and into the crowded village of Egypt) Wow, the streets are packed with people. How far away are the Pyramids?
Layton: (looks at the map)
According to the map, from where they are to the pyramids, oh boy... it's six miles away D8
Layton: (anime sweat drop) Six miles, my boy...
((Yay for more anime reference xD))
Luke: (Jaw drops) ...Six miles?
Bobo: (talking to another person close by Layton and Luke) Did you hear? They say a shooting star came crashing in the desert yesterday!
La-ra: Yeah! First grave robbers now this!
Luke: Shooting star...Do they mean Remi's plane?
Layton: Shh...
The two listened to their conversation.
Bobo: Yeah, I heard it was witchcraft of some kind! Not a star! I bet those grave robbers shot it out of the sky!
Luke: ! Re-Remi...
La-ra: I hear the thing that fell ended up far down there where the camp is...that poor soul is most likely dead by now.
Layton's Thoughts: This is very unlike of me to eavesdrop...
Layton: Um, pardon me, but I'm very curious about your little conversation. Me and my apprentice are new here and we are hearing a rumor like that. Would you mind filling us in?
La-ra: (Nods to Layton) Yes, as a matter of fact...A strange yellow contraption flew over into the desert and for the pyramids. Strange thing. It must have caught the eyes of the grave robbers lurking around our parts.
Bobo: Yeah, the gang of robbers must have thought it to be a threat. They sent guns and brought everything down, mostly things that got to close to where they search for loot.
Luke: Oh no. Yellow contraption...that's Remi's plane! (Tugs on Layton shirt) Professor!
La-ra: If your friend was on that thing she's must likely struggling for life somewhere in the desert. If the robbers have not found her already I'd give up while you still can.
Layton: (lowers head)
The professor has been awfully quiet for some time now. Does he have a plan?
Layton: Ah, I see...
(raises head with a smile) Thank you for filling us in. Oh, by the way... I was curious where the plane crashed. Do you know where it is?
La-ra: (Points off towards the dessert) There. That way. East towards the Pyramids.
With this heard Luke quietly dashes past Layton and for the desert!
Layton: Luke!
(runs after his apprentice)
The professor runs then grabbed him by the collar.
Layton: Luke, you can't just run to rescue Remy!
Layton: We're still new here in Egypt, we'll get lost in the desert for sure... Do you want that to happen boy? I won't accept that! You have to calm down for a bit Luke...
Wow, the professor's mad for just three seconds. That's a personal record xD
Layton: I know Remy's out there, but we have to think of a plan. Think about it Luke: Waltzing in won't help us.
Luke: (Makes a face. Getting angry too)
It must be a boy thing :3
Luke: Why? You think I can't do this? You're NOT my dad!
When one gets upset...this CAN happen. Even for Luke.
Layton: (sighs)
(kneels down) Luke, I may not be your father, but think about it: would your parents let you waltz around anytime you want?
Luke: (pauses) ...I ...I ... (Looks down ashamed) Sorry, Professor.
Layton: (laughs softly as he stands up) It's alright Luke, I forgive you. First off, let's find a place to stay. After that, we must think of a plan.
Luke: (Nods slowly, walking side by side with the professor through town) ... (Quietly grabs the side end of Layton's jacket and holds it. Not wanting to get apart from his teacher.)
Aww, how cute is that? Luke is a kid after all and needs comfort. And you know I love this kinda thing! Nothing bad intended people!
By late evening, Professor and Luke find a small hotel to rent. Both of them tired and hot from walking about town.
Layton: (looks at the map) Hmm...
Thanks to the two strangers, they marked the destination where Remy and her plane are.
Layton: Just as expected... (anime depression) This will be long journey for us.
(anime determination) But we have to rescue Remy!
(starts thinking) For now, we have to think of a strategy...
(starts pacing)
Luke: (Sits down on bed) I'll help in anyway I can just tell me what to do! ...(pauses, grabs a water bottle from bag. Drinks the whole thing) Gah...
Smaller kids need more water often than adults. Kids get weaker faster.
Layton: (stops then looks at Luke) We have to know about the grave robbers more. Tomorrow, we have to ask the people about the grave robbers... and perhaps more water for you Luke...
Luke: (Smiles, trying to hold back a yawn) ...I'll be OK pro...professor...(Yawns softly, dozing off while sitting up) Geez...sorry...
LOL, he's apologizing for yawning!
Layton: (laughs)
(yawns)
Let's sleep now.
(picks up Luke then places him on bed)
(tucks him in)
(goes to the bed beside Luke then places himself on bed)
(removes his top hat)
(looks at his apprentice in which he's looking at his mentor as well)
Good night Luke.
Luke: (Closes eyes) Good night professor... (Falls asleep in seconds)
-Meanwhile... Out in the desert-
Remi: (Panting hard, out of breath, laying to a large rock) ... (Looks over it at the camp site near the pyramids) ...
Remi's thoughts: I got to get out of here and to the village... I can't stop them all... (Tries to stay hidden)
Grave Robbers: (stops)
Jarah, the Leader: Everyone spread out! Don't let her reveal our hiding place!
Bandits: Yes sir! (spreads out)
Jarah: (feels a presence) Hmm...?
(starts to investigate the strange presence)
Remi: (Swears under breath) ... (lays down as low as she can, begins covering herself in sand. Trying to vanish from sight) ... (Holds breath) ...
Jarah: Hmm...
(stops where Remy is hiding a few feet away)
Come out girl! I know you're here!
(draws his sword) You can't hide from me girl!
(walks away)
Remi: (Scoffs, gets to feet) ...(looks up, glaring) Using a sword on someone unarmed...not a fair fight you know? (Gets into fighting position) ... Too afraid to fight me with your own to hands?
Remy calms down a bit then focuses on going to the nearest village.
Remi's thoughts: So strange...he does not attack me...at least now's my chance! (Runs quickly to village) ...
With the professor and Luke, both of them are experiencing the same nightmare.
Layton: (moves restlessly)
(starts moaning slightly)
Luke: (Moans in sleep, almost to the point of falling off the bed) ...!
Both woke up at the same time.
It was 2:28 a.m.
Layton: (breaths deeply)
(looks at Luke)
You... have... the same dream... Luke...?
(pants)
Luke: Wha...whaaa...(Daze, slips off bed) Oof!
Layton: (finally awake for now) Luke, are you alright?
Luke: (moans, rubs head) I'm OK... Dream..? You had it too professor?
Layton: (sighs with relief)
Yes Luke, something tells me about those grave robbers. It's not going to be a pretty sight to see...
(yawns again)
Alright Luke... get back to sleep...
(goes back to sleep)
Luke: (Yawns, climbs back into bed) ...Ok...professor... (Falls asleep)
-The next morning-
The professor and Luke were wide awake, took a bath, got dressed, had breakfast and are now prepared.
Layton: All right Luke, let's get information about the thieves.
(grabs his briefcase)
Luke: Yes sir! (Calmly follows Layton outside and into the crowd) ...There's... (Streets appear empty. But people are just hiding out in there homes. Kinda like in the wild west, when bad guys were coming to town) no one here...
Layton: Hmm...
(looks around)
I have a bad feeling about this Luke...
Luke: (Looks up at the professor) ...Do you think something is coming to the village?
Layton: (points over the horizon)
As we take a step outside the marketplace, we would meet something... or someone...
(Looks at Luke) Are you ready boy?
Luke: (Nods) Always professor...We might even find-
A slumping figure walks its way into town, head down, stumbling back and forth.
It's Remi!
Layton: Remy!
(runs toward her as she was about to collapse)
Remy, what happened?
(paused) Never mind about that, we have to take you to the hotel. Come along Luke.
(grabs her then takes her to the hotel)
Remi: (Head down the entire way, breathing hard) ... Ugh... hig...
Luke: (Watches Layton place her on a bed to sit) I'll go get some water! (Runs over, digging though bag)
Layton: (touches her chin, making her look up) My word... you're exhausted...
Remi: ... ro... rob... (Suffering from shock as well, over-heating)
Luke: (hands Layton a bottle of water) Here professor!
Layton: (helps Remy drink) Oh Remy...
After that, he helped her lie on bed.
Remi: ... (Lays in bed, panting) ...gra ...grav ...rob ...robber ... s...
Luke: (Looks confused) What's she trying to say professor?
Layton: Hmm...
(tries to read lips)
Grave... robbers... The... Grave... robbers... they are...
(eyes widen)
No, it can't be... I thought they were disbanded a thousand years ago...
Luke: Some must still be out there professor... Oh poor Remi...
Remi: ...kil ... they... go... gon... gona... kil... every... thi...
Layton: (continues deciphering)
Kill... they're... gonna... kill... everything... when the precious item was out of harm's way…?
(thinks)
I wonder what artifact could it be...
(starts pacing)
Remi: (Shakes head) No... Any... thin... thing... that...tt... tries and stop... the... them...
Luke: Oh boy... Please, Remi. You need to rest.
Layton: Anything that tries to stop them...?
(stops pacing)
Hmm...
For now, we have to wait for Remy to recover. Luke, I want you to watch over Remy while I try to get as much information as possible.
Luke: (Nods) Don't be gone too long professor! (Watches Remi sleep) She does not look good at all and I don't know what to do...
Layton: Alright Luke, I promise... If you don't know what to do, you have to think. Use your head once in a while.
(leaves the two)
Luke: (Sighs, sits there, waiting) ...I have a bad feeling... (Looks at Remi) And were ALL in danger..
With the professor, he saw a few people and starts asking about the thieves.
Layton: Ah, thank you~ (tips his hat then leaves)
Layton's Thoughts: Devils of the Night... Hmm... Now that I've got enough information, I can tell them to Luke and Remy.
Luke: (Calmly waiting. Can here sounds coming from the outside window) ..? (Looks out them. Eyes wide) !
From afar, Layton can hear a loud BOOM sound from the direction of the hotel.
Layton: (eyes widen) Oh no... (starts running)
Layton's Thoughts: Please be alright you two...
20 People from the hotel, not including Remi and Luke: (running out and screaming) Fire! Fire! Grave Robbers! Grave Robbers!
Layton: (arrives) Oh no...
The professor goes in and looks for the two.
Layton: LUKE! REMY! Answer me!
(continues walking)
Debris fell in front of the professor.
Layton: (looks at the debris)
I'd better find them quick!
Fire spread more, smoke fills rooms.
Luke: Pro...fessor...! (From down the halls) Ahhh! LET GO OF MEE! (Hears struggles, window breaks.)
((The Grave robbers took Luke! D:))
Remi: (Still lays asleep in bed, unable to wake up)
Layton: LUKE! REMY!
(sees the door open)
(went in and saw Remy sleeping, but no Luke)
Remy! (grabs her and some of their belongings and rushes out of the building)
Remi: (Moans) ...It's happening... The attack... (Moans in sleep) ...They... require death... punishment...
Layton: What did you say...? (places her down gently)
(placed the belongings beside her)
(kneels down)
Death punishment...? What are the requirements...?
Remi: (groans, opens eyes slowly) ...I discovered...hiding spot...They...took him...for punishment...for finding it... (Coughs from smoke) ...Hershel...sorry... (Coughs) ...
Layton: No... They must've taken Luke.
(makes a fist)
We have to save that boy!
Remi: Sorry Hershel...So sorry... (Shakes head gently. Another drink of water and she should be OK)
Layton: (calms down a bit then looks at Remy)
It's not your fault Remy.
(strokes her head softly)
(stands up)
When will the punishment begin?
Remi: (Deep breath, sits up straight) ...It's always held at sunset...somewhere in the heart of the nearest pyramid…
Layton: We have to make haste. But we can't just waltz in and grab him right away, it's not right...
(thinks)
Remi: They know me...when they shot down my plane...I can get them chasing me again and...have you go in after Luke. It's the least I can do. (Looks sad)
Layton: I don't want to risk your life again... we have to think of another way... I don't want to lose the both of you... (lowers head)
(eyes disappeared from the shadows)
Remi: (Stands up weakly) This is embarrassing for me to say...but...If we think of a plan then...can I lean on you to the next hotel...?
((It's still early afternoon))
Layton: Of course Remy.
(grabs the belongings)
(starts walking slowly to the next hotel)
Remi: (Sighs, looks down at floor while they walk) ...Oh Luke... (worried)
End of Chapter 4!
Bold is for like any normal narrator.
Bold and Italics is our own side comments. Yes, they are included xD
((Bold and Italics with two open and closed parenthesis)) is our little conversation. Yes they are included as well.
