The suspect and the Big Mistake

It didn't take them long to find Mr. Lordi as he was in the concert hall preparing for tonight's concert. He was in his dressing room, which was near the crime scene. Alex and Xena found him there.

-Are you the man who everyone calls Mr. Lordi? – Alex asked.

-Yes, who's asking? – The man said.

-Brandtner. Crime Squad. – Alex said. – And this is my colleague.

Xena was fluttered of the fact that Alex presented her as his colleague. Anyway there was no time for that.

-We're here in connection to the murder of Marcelo Cabuli. – She said.

-I see. - Mr. Lordi said. – I didn't like him much but I didn't kill him. Anyway I'd be glad to help.

- You've talked to our colleague a few hours ago, right? – Alex asked.

-Yes.

-You see, we think you had the motive and the opportunity to do it. – Xena said.

- I see, but it wasn't me. Do you have any evidence? – Mr. Lordi asked.

-Not yet. – Alex answered. – But we'll find some. Could we search your dressing room?

-Of course, but I doubt that you would find anything, 'cause I'm innocent. – Mr. Lordi said.

-We'll see about that, Mr. Lordi. – Alex said and started searching around with the help of Xena and Rex.

Soon after, Rex found a sword covered with blood in a cupboard.

-Well, well, Mr. Lordi, I think we found the needed evidence. –Alex said to Mr. Lordi, showing the bloody sword to him.

-What's that? – He asked.

-You should know very well. It's the sword you used to kill Cabuli.

-But I didn't kill him! – Mr. Lordi said loudly. – I told you I'm innocent!

-The evidence show something else. – Xena said and they took him to the police station.

When they got back to the office, the others were still telling stories and Tarja was still there listening. They came in.

-What happened? – Gabrielle asked.

-We found the murder weapon. We gave it to Forensics to prove that the blood on the sword is Mr. Cabuli's. – Alex answered.

-Also Mr. Lordi is under arrest. – Xena said.

-Oh, my God! – Tarja said. – I'm sure he didn't do it!

-We found the murder weapon in his dressing room. – Xena said.

-Oh, God. –Tarja said again. – And what about the concert? He was supposed to have a concert tonight. I was supposed to be a guest singer for one of the songs.

-There will be a concert. We'll let him out only for the concert. – Alex said.

-I…I can't believe it! – Tarja said.

Rex came to her and put his snout in her lap.

-Oh, you sweet thing! – She said to Rex and smiled. Rex wanted to make her feel better but he didn't achieve much.

-You should rest a bit. – Gabrielle said to Tarja. – Do you want me to take you to your hotel?

-Yes, please. – Tarja said and the two left.

Well, seems like it's all over. – Xena said and looked at Alex smiling.

-Yes, I think so. – Alex said. – It was a pleasure to work with you two.

-Thank you, Alex. By the way I was fluttered when you said I was you colleague. – Xena said.

-Well, somehow you were really my colleague and I didn't have time to explain that guy why you were there. – Alex said and smiled.

-By the way, the manager of Tarja's ex-band called and said that the members won't be able to come. – Kunz said.

-No problem, we don't need them anymore. – Alex said.

-Well, I'll wait for Gabrielle to come back and we'll go. – Xena said.

-Are you going so soon? – Christian asked.

-Yes, we travel. We don't use to stay very long at a town or a village.-Xena said.

-Oh, that's so sad. – Christian said. – Now who am I going to tell my stories to?

- You still have Kunz. – Alex said and smiled.

-And who's going to tell me stories? – Böck asked.

He didn't get any answer.

After a few minutes Gabrielle came with some guy, dressed in a strange outfit.

-Joxer! – Xena said.

-Hi, Xena. – Joxer said.

-What are you doing here?

- I met him along the way back. – Gabrielle said. – I thought that he might come with us.

-Good idea, Gabrielle. – Xena said, and then she turned to the others. - Guys, meet our friend Joxer!

- Hi, Joxer, I'm Alex. – Alex said and shook Joxer's hand.

-I'm Christian, nice to meet you. – Böck said.

-And my name is Fritz, nice to meet you. – Kunz said.

-Nice to meet all of you, guys. – Joxer said friendly.

-By the way, on the way back I composed a little song, for our hero, there. – Gabrielle said.

-Let's hear it! – Kunz said.

And Gabrielle started singing:

"I see heroes without fame
Killing thunder into streets
Time to hide and dedications
There you see be how it's gonna be
And a dog takes over control
He'll be fighting to the end
That's what I call a good friend
And always understand
That's what I call a good friend
Dog takes over control
He'll be fighting to the end
And always understand
That's what I call a good friend!"

Rex barked happily and everybody clapped at Gabrielle except for Joxer, who said:

-No, Gabrielle, it wasn't like that. You haven't remembered it right. Now listen again.

Then he started singing his own song:

"Joxer the Mighty
Roams through the countryside
He never needs a place to hide
With Gabby as his sidekick
Fighting with her little stick
Righting wrongs and singing songs
Being mighty all day long
He's Joxer—he's Joxer the Mighty!"

Everybody started laughing at Joxer's song but he didn't take it personal.

-Well, now we really have to go. – Xena said to Alex and they shook hands.

-Bye, everyone! – Gabrielle said happily.

-Bye! – Xena said.

-Bye, guys! – Joxer said.

After the long goodbye Xena, Gabrielle and Joxer went outside the police station and stopped.

-Now what? – Gabrielle asked.

-We could go back to the woods. It's going to get dark soon and we need to find a place to sleep. – Xena suggested.

-Well, ok – Gabrielle said.

-What woods? – Joxer asked, because he didn't know a thing.

-You'll see. – Gabrielle said.

So they went to the woods. When they got there it was already dark so they made a fire and went to sleep.

Suddenly Xena woke up. She got out of her so called bed and went behind the bushes.

-Ares, I know you're here. Show yourself!