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DISCLAIMERS: The only characters I own are the ones not recognizable from the show. All others belong to James Cameron Co., et cetera, et cetera.... please dont sue me.BR
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AUTHORS NOTE: Sorry about the html cr@p on Chapter 2. My computers messed up and Im trying to fix it. Anyway, enjoy! BR
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Lyra eyed the teenagers uneasily. Their clothes were faded and worn, but baggy. Maybe so they can hide lots of loot? she wondered. The boy, about sixteen or seventeen years old, walked down the steps first. He and his companion, a girl around fifteen, wandered nonchalantly through the shop. Lyra knew they were probably thieves or gang members--maybe both. Sure enough, the boy slipped several necklaces in his pocket as she watched, while the girl reached for a paperweight. BR
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She quickly jumped down the steps and walked toward the male thief. If anyone had been watching Lyra, they would have sworn that she vanished a few feet away from the unsuspecting boy as he plucked a silver letter-opener. Fortunately, no one was watching.BR
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Lyra crept up on the thief, whose back faced her. She was completely invisible, but was careful not to bump anything or make any noise. She stood right behind the boy and slowly slipped her hand into his pocket. As soon as her fingers touched the stolen necklaces, they too became invisible. But as Lyra reached for the letter-opener in his left pocket, the boys elbow brushed her hand. He spun around to stare at empty space. Then--BR
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WHAM! A kick to the stomach knocked the boy over. He yelled, unable to see his attacker, and the girl thief came running from another part of the store. Lyra grabbed the girls paperweight as she passed, then stuck out her foot. The second thief fell to the ground beside the first one with an audible thump. Lyra hastily flashed into visibility and grabbed the miscreants by their shirt collars.BR
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As Logan and Abe discussed prices for the painting, they heard a thump and a yell from a dark corner of the shop. Moments later, Lyra walked from behind a row of armoires. She was alternately pushing and dragging the two teenagers, who sputtered various excuses and pleas for mercy. The girl forced them up the stairs and opened the door of the shop. She dumped the thieves unceremoniously in the alley.BR
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If I see your sorry a$$es in here again, youll wish you died when you were children! Lyra shouted after them. She slammed the door shut.BR
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Logan watched the spectacle with amusement and surprise, but Abe seemed used to it. Who is that girl? he asked.BR
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Her names Lyra. She guards the store, Abe replied.BR
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Lyra walked toward the counter. She produced the stolen antiques from a pocket and placed them in front of Abe. Those kids were stealing stuff, she explained simply.BR
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Thanks, Lyra. The short man looked closer at one of the necklaces . Hmm, this one looks damaged.....excuse me, he told Logan. Abe took the necklace into his office to examine it.BR
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Logan turned from the counter and smiled at Lyra. m Logan Cale, he said, offering his hand to her. She didnt take it, but looked at him warily. Pleased to meet you.BR
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re a good security guard.BR
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The girl suppressed a snort. s what Im paid to do. She turned to go back to the steps; this guy weirded her out. What Logan said next brought her to an abrupt halt.BR
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Care to tell me how you turned invisible?BR
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Lyra spun around. A mix of anger and fear was in her blue eyes. What are you talking about?BR
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It looked a lot like that boy was kicked by thin air. But thats impossible--isnt it? Logan asked, smiling innocently.BR
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Maybe you were hallucinating. Maybe youre just a messed-up druggie, she said angrily.BR
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Before Logan could say anything more, Abes voice interrupted from the doorway of his office. This necklace is chipped. Ill have to fix it later. The short man entered the main room. He looked across the counter at Logan.BR
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So, have you considered my offer? he asked. s the best deal youll find in this city.BR
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Logan opened his mouth, but Lyra broke in. Uh, Abe? I need some fresh air. Can I take my lunch break now?BR
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Abe looked at his watch, flustered. Well, I suppose so. I mean, its a little early, but....BR
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The girl didnt hear him. She had already leaped up the stairs and through the metal door. At the counter, Logan smiled and turned back to the shop owner. About this painting....BR
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Lyra ran down the alley, oblivious to her surroundings. All she wanted to get away, but the voice of the strange guy with the glasses followed her.BR
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Care to tell me how you turned invisible? BR
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