So... I apologize for not updating, but I didn't have much time and I had writer's block…So thank you for those who have been very very very patient haha. I didn't know if I should make this chapter really long and update later or shortish and update ASAP… I know it's annoying when writer's ask you to review (trust me I know) but hey…it makes us feel better, and I'll try to update more often :D


April 1, 2019
12:48 PM
Hope Springs Airport

"Gummy! What time is it?" Kay says eagerly.

"It's almost time, he's only been gone a couple days y'know" Gumshoe replies.

"Oh shut it, Gummy. It felt like weeks, and you've missed him even more than I did- GASP There he is!"

"Detective Gumshoe, Kay, nice to see you both again- GAH!" Kay and Gumshoe both tackle him for a hug.

"Mr. Edgeworth we've missed you so much!" They both cry.

"Ahem...please stop...you're drawing attention...sigh" Kay and Gumshoe dry their tears and replace their frowns with giant grins when Edgeworth pulls out a present out of his suitcase.

"For Kay, a new bag to keep your...items in (hopefully not stolen items) and for Detective Gumshoe...a bonus. Don't spend it all on instant noodles now..."

Kay and Gumshoe look straight at each other and then back at Edgeworth in confusion.

"Umm...Mr. Edgeworth? Why the sudden generosity?" Kay asks.

"Hey, I don't mind one bit, pal. He's probably just thanking us for all of our hard work" Gumshoe smiles.

"Actually, I assume neither of you have done any work during my absence, but nevertheless, I thought I'd get something for the people I care about" Edgeworth replies.

Gumshoe's and Kay's looks are even more confused.

"Mr. Edgeworth, Sir, are you okay, pal? You don't seem like yourself..."

"So it would seem...You have been watching over Franziska for me, correct?

"Umm...yes, of course Sir, but she doesn't seem like someone who needs to be looked after. She can take care of herself y'know. She even has a new boyfriend, I think. It kinda surprised me to tell you the truth" Gumshoe rants. Edgeworth's head shoots up at the sound of the B word.

"...boyfriend? Franziska? Preposterous! Who would...how could she...how long has...why didn't you tell me?" Edgeworth interrogates.

"Hey Gummy, have you ever seen Mr. Edgeworth like this before?" Kay whispers. Gumshoe just stares back at Edgeworth in fear of losing his raise.

"You've both kept my arrival a secret, yes?" Kay stares silently and nods her head yes while Gumshoe's eyes open wide in fear...

Gumshoe: (Uh-oh...)

"Good, she doesn't know I'm here yet."

April 1, 2019
1:02 PM
Prosecutor's Building
12th Floor Hallway

"I'm getting kinda worried about him. Aren't you, Gummy?" Kay asks as Gumshoe scratches his head.

"Course I am, but what are we supposed to do?"

"I don't know either, but why give Ms. Franziska such a heavy bouquet of flowers? And why aren't you helping me!"

"Mr. Edgeworth says I shouldn't be carrying anything breakable..." Gumshoe looks down and pouts as Kay tries to conceal her chuckles.

"Hey, who's that?" Kay asks squinting her eyes toward a male figure in a purple suit.

Klavier looks up at Kay and Gumshoe upon hearing voices.

"Guten tag Herr Detective. I do not think I am acquainted with the Fräulein here." Klavier says smoothly.

"Oh my gosh! Kl- Klav- Don't you know who he is Gummy?"

"I think... maybe? Well uh- anyways we gotta get these to Ms. von Karma, or Mr. Edgeworth will cut our pays again..."

"Hey! At least you're getting paid for this stuff!" Kay complains.

"If I may ask, why are you giving flowers to Franziska? She has not arrived yet, I am afraid" Klavier questions.

"Orders from my boss. Guess we'll just have to wait here for her..."

BEEP
BEEP
BEEP

"Gummy... I have places to go! Things to steal!" Kay continues complaining. "Umm... Mr. Gavin, Sir, can you just give these to Ms. Franziska when she gets here?" Before Klavier answers, Kay is already heaving the heavy bouquet toward him.

"Of... course...?" Klavier answers as Kay snaps a quick picture of him and runs towards the elevator with Gumshoe chasing behind.

Kay waits for the elevators doors to close before she says what's on her mind...

"I can't believe I just met Klavier Gavin! He is so cute!"

Gumshoe struggles to reply, for he thinks of Kay almost as a little sister. "Uh... Listen pal... I think it's time we should talk about stuff like-"

Kay giggles, "Can it Gummy, I already had this talk with my mom."

"Oh... uh... yeah... that's good..." They stand in silence until they leave the elevator.

DING

"Scruffy, what are you doing here so early? Good afternoon Ms. Faraday" Franziska says about to climb the staircase.

"I uh- had to do something for-"

"Mr. Payne! Yeah, uh- Gummy here broke his glasses again. Good afternoon Ms. Franziska" Kay cuts in.

Franziska scoffs, "Well that's no surprise. Very well, be sure no one interrupts me today with any trivial matters... unless it just happens to be... Adrian... or Klavier."

"But Ms. von Karma Mr. Ed-"

"You have a package! Upstairs... in your office... from someone very special... Well we gotta go..." Kay drags Gumshoe out of the Prosecutor's building, leaving Franziska to find her package.

"Gummy! Mr. Edgeworth is supposed to be a surprise. It's so romantic!" Kay squeals.

"Mr. Edgeworth and Ms. von Karma..." Gumshoe shudders as he realizes he can barely handle either of them one at a time.

Meanwhile on the staircase...

(Package? What package? If this is another one of those foolish American holiday shenanigans I will whip the foolishness out of that Detective.)

Franziska finally makes it to the twelfth floor only to be greeted by a tired Klavier carrying a large bouquet of flowers.

"May I ask why you are disturbing me at work?"

"For you, meine liebe. May I speak with you for a moment?" Klavier asks.

Franziska unlocks the door to her office, "Leave those right over there."

Klavier sets the flowers down and stares out her window as he begins talking, "I came here to ask for your answer... about my proposal last night, but after a long talk with your friend... I believe I already know. I'm going back to Germany in a couple hours, but I will return. As for your friend, you two need to talk..."

"What are you babbling on abou-"

"MR. EDGEWORTH?" A young brunette in a lab coat yelled. "Oh... this isn't his office... is it...?"

"What business do you have with Miles?" Franziska questions with demand, her whip ready.

Ema Sky, fearing for her life stutters, "I- I'm his a- assistant?"

(How many younger assistants does he have?!)

"He's not here. He's in Zheng Fa" Franziska answers.

"What? That Detective told me he was supposed to be arriving today," Ema puts on her pink shades and checks her notebook. "Hmm... Well, my apologies Ms...?"

"von Karma. You may leave."

"von Karma... von Karma... Any relation to Manfred von Karma?"

Franziska's blood turns cold at the sound of her father's name, "...no"

"Hmm... Maybe Lana talked about you or something. Anyways, sorry Ms. von Karma and... uh kid?" Ema refers to Klavier.

"Kid? Hahaha, Fräulein, you are quite skilled in pretending, but surely you know who I am" Klavier laughs.

"Umm.. no... well goodbye..." Ema leaves rolling her eyes at Klavier.

"Surely she cannot possibly be uninformed of me..." Klavier pouts. "Who was she?"

Franziska contemplates, silently, about the newly learned information. Angrily she picks up her cellphone and immediately calls Detective Gumshoe.

April 1, 2019
1:39 P.M.
High Prosecutor's Office
Room 1201

"Scruffy, you shouldn't look forward to your next evaluation!" Franziska scolds before she slams the phone down.

"Ahem... as I was saying...?"

"Proceed." Franziska says bluntly.

"I understand that I am the past, meine liebe, but even with me out of the picture, you're future still seems very... clouded..."

"You're speaking foolishness..."

Klavier chuckles, "Well, view your situation any way you want, meine liebe. I must be leaving now, but I suggest you contact your friend. These are lovely flowers by the way."

A confused Franziska walks over to the bouquet and picks up the card.

Franziska,
I hope you will be able to forgive me for my absence. I will be there first thing when I return to pick up my keys. If you are not there I will know that I am not yet forgiven, but I will also be locked out of my office and house.
-Miles

"Hmph. That fool. He never gave me his keys." Franziska mutters. Curious, she searches under her many piles of paperwork on her desk. Naturally, the keys to Edgeworth's house and office are next to an empty wallet belonging to Detective Gumshoe.

"Hmph... fool..."

RING
RING
RING

"von Karma"

"Franziska, a-are you busy today?"

"Ms. Andrews... Adrian... I'm... resting at the moment..."

"Oh... I- I'm sorry. I should go... Sorry..."

"No... please... If you're not busy... stop by my office. I was told we needed to discuss something?"

"You talked to Klavier already...?"

"That is correct... Will you be arriving soon?"

"O-Of course... I'll be there around 2... umm... see you later..."

"Likewise..." Franziska hangs up the phone and sits back in her chair.

"Well, meine liebe, I shall be leaving now, but I will return the next time my brother receives a case. You can observe your tutoring put to use when I crush him in court. Goodbye Franziska..." Klavier kisses her hand and proceeds out the door. Franziska is left alone to ponder what Klavier and Adrian discussed last night, and why the mere thought of Adrian Andrews makes her foolishly nervous.

(What on Earth is going on in this foolish world?)


This chapter didn't go quite as well as I had planned... Have mercy on me... Please... If there are a lot of errors it's because I am tired and didn't feel like proof reading, and I'm pretty sure many people don't care anyway.