Last time on Secret of the Symbol...
"We did it, Marie!" Phantom R jumped in the air, then spun her around. "We know where we need to go next!"
"We do?" Marie asked.
"But of course, mademoiselle," he told her. "This riddle was much easier. There's only one wonder of the ancient world left standing, and it's the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt! That is where we will be going next!" he excitedly told her.
"No, you won't!" a voice resounded through the chapel. The two teenagers turned around as Inspector Vergier strode in through the doors. "You aren't going anywhere, Phantom R!"
Marie tightened her grip on her violin case and on Phantom R's hand as he slowly turned towards the famed inspector. "Bonjour, Inspector Vergier," Phantom R greeted as he tipped his hat. "What brings you to the Vatican City this fine day?"
Inspector Vergier barked back, "You know very well why I am here! You have broken the law by breaking out of Constabulary HQ, and I reserve my right to pursue you! Surrender now," he gestured towards the door, "because all of the guards are on high alert, and will destroy anything that steps foot out of this building!"
"I'm sorry Inspector, but we have important matters to deal with right now," Phantom R informed. "Surrendering isn't one of them." Still grasping Marie's hand, Phantom R bolted directly for the Inspector. "Down!" he yelled right before running into Inspector Vergier. He landed on the floor and slid to the left of the inspector's legs, while Marie slid to the right. Their connected arms collided with Inspector Vergier's legs, and he toppled over. Hopping back up, the two teenagers rushed out the doors, and were met with an army of constables. Thinking fast, Phantom R held up his bracelet, and the constables began to lift off of the ground. With a sea of people above them, Phantom R and Marie raced to their room, not stopping once. Slamming the door behind them, hearts still racing, they fell to the floor in a crumpled heap of blue fabric and blonde hair.
"You finally decided to return," Charlie's voice boomed through the room. "What were you thinking, leaving me behind with your mangy dog?"
Phantom R regained his breath and sarcastically spoke, "I'm glad you survived. I don't know what I would have done without you." He winked at Marie, who was trying to mask a smile. He knew she enjoyed it when he annoyed Charlie.
"Well I would have been fine without you," Charlie informed them.
Marie spoke next, "We activated the symbol in the chapel, and now we get to go to Egypt!"
"Great," Charlie moaned. "We get to see sand!"
Shaking his head, Phantom R got up. Fondue finally reappeared, jumping into his arms. "I missed you too, boy!"
"If we're going to go, let's go!" Charlie groaned as she grabbed her backpack. Marie picked her violin case back up, and Phantom R changed into his Raphael attire. Setting Fondue back down, he led the troupe out the door and back to the streets. The group decided to take a boat to Egypt, seeing as they had already spent some of Charlie's money on food and rent.
"We have a long journey ahead of us, Charlie," Marie tried to reason with the young detective.
"And taking a boat will make it even longer," Charlie retorted. She continued arguing for the whole trip.
Inspector Vergier got up, rubbing his head. He had a nasty bump after he toppled forward onto the floor. He dashed outside as fast as he could, only to find the constables in shambles. Phantom R was nowhere to be seen. Remembering that Phantom R said something about the Great Pyramid of Giza, the inspector decided that his best move would be to beat him there. Catching the next flight to Egypt, he planned his next assault on the Rhythm Thief. He would not be so lucky next time.
"My lord, Paris has fallen," Graf's voice echoed through the communicator to the other two holders.
"Very good. Make sure all of France is under your control. And you, have you made it to your destination?"
"Yes."
"I am at mine as well. When they come, we will be ready."
A/N: Eep, sorry it took so long to get this chapter out. I was busy with school things last weekend and wasn't able to get anything up. And yeah, this one's kinda short, but it was a necessary transition I felt needed its own chapter. I'm not quite sure when I'll get the next chapter up, but in the meantime, you can check out my first crossover: The Legend of Tecna: Tablet of Time. It's a Winx Club and Legend of Zelda crossover, so if you're into that kinda stuff, shuffle over to the crossover section! Daisy out!
