The companions sprinted down the streets quickly, towards the museum where Aurora possibly was. They weaved past many people who stared at them idly but did not question. Katie suddenly stopped for a second, looking in a window to see a lovely silver pendant with a dragon with sapphires for eyes and diamonds dotted along its wings. She was entranced for a second before shaking her head and continuing her way. The group made it to the front of the museum, looking around.

"Hm?" Layton hummed as running was heard in the distance. Inspector Grosky appeared, hands on his hips.

"They're a nimble lot! Splendid! I didn't expect stealth work to offer so much as a leisurely jog!" Grosky exclaimed.

"Hello, Inspector Grosky." Layton greeted, smiling at the rather buff man. Grosky looked at the Professor.

"Hm? Oho, it's Layton! When did you get back to London?" Grosky asked, crossing his arms. Katie spoke up.

"We returned a couple of days ago, Inspector." She spoke up, clinging onto the leashes of Dawn and Luna.

"You look a bit wrestles. Is something the matter?" Layton asked Grosky, who sighed.

"Well, as a matter of fact... Aho ho! Never mind, it's nothing you need concern yourself with, Layton. Now then," Grosky turned. "FOR THE YARD!" He yelled before dashing off. Luke hummed softly.

"Do you suppose he's investigating some secret police case?" He suggested. Layton crossed his arms.

"Presumably. I wonder what kind of case could be so confidential..." The gentleman muttered.

"Maybe we can ask him again next time we-Ah!" Luke's eyes widened and he pointed ahead of himself. "Look! There, by the museum!" The group glanced over only to see Aurora staring at the museum with a longing look on her face.

"There you are, Aurora! We've been looking all over for you." Layton said as they made their way over to the young girl.

"Professor Layton..." She trailed off, looking at them. Emmy sighed.

"Well, you seem to be all right. You shouldn't run off like that, you know, without telling anyone!" She nagged. Katie added in.

"We were so worried!" She exclaimed, eyes wide. Katie pushed her glasses up her nose, looking at Aurora. Aurora clutched her hands to her chest.

"Oh, I'm... sorry." She apologised.

"If you want to go somewhere, just tell us and we'll come with you." Emmy smiled softly.

"Yeah! I'm glad you came to the museum though, I love this place!" Erin stated with excitement.

"I understand. So, this place is a museum?" Aurora tilted her head.

"Yes. Would you like to go inside?" Layton questioned. Aurora glanced at the museum, frowning softly.

"Something about it feels... familiar."

"Oh!" Emmy's eyes widened. "Do you think they might have Azran artefacts?" She suggested. Aurora nodded.

"It's very likely. The museum is home to all sorts of ancient objects. It's almost certain that some are of Azran origin." Layton muttered. "I suggest we go inside and find out."

"Yes." Aurora agreed. Emmy looked to the museum.

"Hey, there's a police man guarding the doors! What's going on?" She asked. The group headed on forward and caught the attention of the police officer.

"I'm sorry, but the museum is closed to visitors at this time." The police man stated, making Layton frown.

"Hmm, I'm afraid we can't go in, Aurora." He said to the Azran emissary. She tilted her head.

"Why? What's wrong?" She wondered curiously. The police man looked Aurora with wide eyes.

"Blimey! That's like something my gran would wear! I tell you, ladies and their fashion..." He grumbled. Katie crossed her arms and narrowed her eyes at the rather rude police man.

"Do you mean... me?" Aurora questioned with a slightly hurt expression on her face.

"Oh, terribly sorry, miss!" The police man saluted. "Who do I think I am? The fashion police? No, I'm just a run-of-the-mill constable. Anyhow, can I help you with anything?"

"Erm, why can't we go in?"

"You want to know what's behind the special closure, eh? Okay, then, I don't see why not. The truth is, there's been a robbery. The scene of the crime will be closed to members of the public for the duration of the police investigation." The police man informed. "But we expect the main galleries to reopen as soon as the detectives have completed their search of the area."

"I see, thank you for the information. " Layton smiled before they wandered a bit away from the police man.

"I bet this is why inspector Grosky is running about in a tizz." Emmy said, crossing her arms.

"A robbery? Are your people not content with their possessions?" Aurora asked in confusion, holding her hands close to her chest.

"Sadly, some are greedy and constantly want more and more." Erin grumbled, glaring slightly.

"Well then, let's leave this investigation to the police and resume the preparations for our journey." Layton suggested. Emmy and Katie perked up before glancing at each other with grins.

"Oh, yes, Professor! I was thinking, how about stopping by a fashion boutique before doing the food shopping?" Emmy questioned. Katie nodded in agreement.

"Well, I suppose we still have time. Was there something you needed?" Layton asked. Emmy and Katie shook their heads.

"Its not for us, Professor. It's for Aurora. We might hike through rough terrain. She could do with something a little more practical." Katie suggested. "Plus, she kind of sticks out amongst us. I love her dress, I would love something like it, but she'll blend in better with more modernized clothing." Emmy nodded.

"For me?" Aurora looked at them.

"Hmm, that's a good idea." Layton nodded. Katie and Emmy smiled at each other again.

"There was this rather nice boutique on the high street. Let's go there!" Emmy exclaimed.

"Right!" Katie nodded. They headed back off down to the street, looking around.

"Hmm, where did that little shop go...? Oh, right, there it is. Let's get Aurora a nice new outfit!" Emmy said, staring directly at a shop before her and Katie took Aurora's hands and led her to the shop.

"This looks really nice!" Katie grasped a nice pink jumper before showing it to Aurora who looked at it with fascination. Emmy then showed the young girl a lovely dark and light pink striped dress. The girls laughed softly before continuing. Erin groaned.

"I hate looking at fashion." She pouted. Katie looked at her with a small grin.

"Sorry~!" She called before finding some green shorts. Emmy then grabbed a similar pink jumper only with a salmon colour. They showed Aurora to the changing room as Professor Layton, Erin and Luke exited the shop. Once the three girls got out of the shop, Luke, Layton and Erin looked at the three in amazement. Aurora had her long hair up in a high ponytail and she wore the green shorts, salmon-coloured shirt and tennis shoes.

"Well, then?" Emmy said with a wide smile.

"It suits you." Layton stated.

"Do you really think so?" Aurora asked with a hopeful expression. Then she bit her lip. "But... doesn't is make me stand out even more?"

"Not at all! You may think you look strange but to us, you look like a schoolgirl coming back from badminton practice." Emmy smiled, reassuring the young girl.

"It looks very nice on you, Aurora." Layton complimented her.

"It does! And Targent won't recognise you easily!" Erin exclaimed. "You guys did great!"

"Thank you." Katie laughed softly.

"Thank you so much for your help." Aurora said sincerely with a warm smile.

"And another thing! No need to be so formal with us. Relax and you'll blend in even more." Emmy looked at Aurora who blinked.

"Be relaxed?"

"You'll pick up on it with no problem!" Katie added.

"Yes. I see." Aurora murmured with a thoughtful expression.

"Right! Now let us proceed with the rest of our shopping." Layton declared.

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"Okay! Brown bread, butter, porridge oats, muffins - ooh, crumpets!" Luke said. Erin let out a 'yum' at the sound of the delicious food. "We also have marmalade, apples, figs, rai-"

"Haha, we have everything we need for breakfast. How about our other meals, Emmy?"

"We're all sorted for lunch! And we have the stuff that Katie needs to make us dinner." Emmy stated. Katie nodded with a smile.

"Yep! Let's go back to the Bostonius and see Raymond and Desmond." Katie said, moving a strand of hair behind her ear.

"Hang on, isn't that-" Emmy was cut off when they noticed Grosky.

"You can't hide forever, Targent reprobates!" He declared before dashing down an alley.

"Wow, he was running faster than ever. I wonder who he's chasing down that alley?" Luke wondered.

"I don't like the look of this. Let's follow him." Layton said. They made a mad dash down the alley after Grosky only to appear at a scene of a few men lying on the ground and one holding Grosky at gun point. Emmy immediately kicked the gun out of his hand.

"Emmy!" Grosky exclaimed before getting up and punching the man in the face.

"Goddamnit you guys, I wanted to kick butt." Erin pouted. Katie rolled her eyes and sighed.

"I admit, I wanted to fight too. Maybe next time." She agreed, folding her arms.

"Looks like another one for the Yard." Grosky said. Emmy grinned.

"Looks like you owe me one." She laughed. Grosky then glared at the man with a head in the shape of an onion.

"Targent scum, are you? Tell me who's the leader of your organisation?" He growled. The man glared.

"Oof... nobody interferes with Targent. You'll... you'll all regret this." He threatened before running off.

"Halt! Halt in the name of the yard!" Grosky yelled as the man disappeared. "Blast, he must've escaped through some secret door."

"Inspector, that was rather too close. Are you hurt?" Layton asked.

"Layton and the little chap! Ahh, nothing like q good fight to get the blood pumping." Grosky chuckled.

"I'm not a little chap! My name is Luke." Luke said in annoyance, fixing his cap. Erin giggled.

"We need to talk to you about Targent." Layton said bluntly. Grosky looked at him.

"Oh, erm, did you hear me earlier?"

"Well, you were shouting pretty loudly." Luke said, frowning.

"Layton, this is a top-secret mission. I'm not spilling the beans to civilians, not even trustworthy ones. FOR THE YARD!" Grosky then ran off.

"And there he goes." Luke muttered, rolling his eyes. "Why would he be on anything top secret? Isn't he a normal inspector?"

"Hmm, he seemed to think those were Targent Hitmen. If he was correct then we may assume that Scotland Yard is not only aware of Targent, but getting in their way." Layton hummed.

"I think we should inform Desmond, Professor. He'll be interested to know about this." Katie suggested. Layton nodded in agreement.

"Of course. Let's go."

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I AM SORRY FOR THE LONG WAIT UGH I'M SO SORRY! PLEASE DON'T HATE ME!