Chapter 8
"I'm sorry to hear that," Kristoph said to his younger brother when he heard the news.
"We need to know when you last saw him Kristoph," Klavier said.
"I last saw him on Friday," Kristoph lied though Klavier didn't know. "During closing time."
"Well we know he was kidnapped at his apartment," Klavier said.
"Damn it," Kristoph said. "If I made him go to work the next day-" He slammed his fist onto the table.
"Nobody's blaming anyone at this point," Ema said. "We're checking but all we know that he disappeared between Friday night and Sunday morning."
"Though we suspect it was closer on the Friday side," Klavier said. "Based on his apartment."
"I can't believe this," Kristoph said. "He was at the office playing on his video game device and now-"
"Prosecutor Gavin!" the officer said. Klavier looked up. "Mr. Terran is ready to be questioned." Klavier nodded.
"I think we have all we need Kristoph," Klavier said.
"If you can tell us anything we can use to find him then please do," Ema added. Kristoph nodded. When he left the building he smirked.
'Soon they'll know why he was kidnapped,' he smirked as he went back to where he was keeping Apollo.
"I know this is rough for you," Klavier said to Clay, "but you need to calm down so we can help find Herr Justice." Clay nodded through his sobs.
"I called him on Friday," Clay said. "Around 9ish. Everything seemed fine." He started bawling again. "Why Apollo?"
"Anything sound strange to you?" Ema asked. Clay shook his head.
"No he sounded so excited about his new job," Clay said. "He's been excited since the day he was hired. Being a lawyer was always his dream."
"He must not have dreamed that he would be kidnapped," Klavier said.
"Does Mr. Justice have any enemies?" Ema asked.
"No," Clay said. "Not that I know of."
"Any one from his old school?" Klavier asked.
"A couple of bullies maybe but they picked on everyone," Clay said. Klavier nodded. Edgeworth came running in.
"The lobby now!" All four ran into the lobby. The TV was on.
"Ladies and gentleman we have just received a video from an unknown person and are playing it now"
"This is a message for Zak Gramarye!" A masked man said. "You will turn yourself in or your wife's child is dead!"
"As to who this man is or why he wants Zak Gramarye in jail in unknown at this time-"
"Do you think this is related?" Klavier asked. Edgeworth shrugged.
"I don't know but we better keep an eye on Trucy and Wright," Edgeworth said reaching for his phone.
…
Apollo was so worried. He tried shouting that he was fine but it never worked.
'I can't blame myself this is a whole new level of nerves,' he sniffled. He heard the door open.
"Well Apollo I can safely say your fate may be saved," Kristoph smirked. Apollo looked up.
"W-What?"
"It depends on your step-father," Kristoph said that devilish smile never leaving him.
"St-step-father," Apollo repeated confused. "But my-"
"I'm not talking about your adopted mother's husband!" Kristoph stated. "I'm talking about your birth mother's second husband!" Apollo's eyes widened.
"What?"
"You really don't know who your mother is do you?" Kristoph smirked.
"Leave her out of this," Apollo said.
"It's not your mother I'm after but your Step-Daddy," Kristoph said. Apollo winced. After all this is not how he wanted to find out about his family.
"How do you know who my mother is?" Apollo asked.
"A little bird told me," Kristoph said. "Well a rather big legendary bird." Apollo looked confused.
"But you should know that if he doesn't follow my orders you will die," Kristoph said. Apollo's eyes widened. "You only have a few days in fact enjoy them while you can." He gave an eerie laugh causing Apollo to cringe.
AN: Things are getting serious aren't they. By the way I won't be updating this story for a while. Thursday for obvious reasons and next week due to complications in my schedule. I'll try to post a couple of old stories I had since spring but I'm nit making any promises.
Anyway Happy Thanksgiving!
