"I think I know who might have taken the key."

Declans switched on the light in the corner of his office, letting its soft glow illuminate the mess that surrounded it before he came back to his desk, sitting across from Miranda and looking at her eagerly. "Who?"

She took in a deep breath before beginning. "Well, from the description you gave me, those men belong to some kind of cult."

"Cult?"

Miranda nodded. "Uh huh."

"Who are they? The Knights of the Round Table?"

Miranda tilted her head slightly, not amused by Declans humour. He quickly wiped the smile from his face and let her continue.

"Yes, well, they are said to be situated in an old warehouse located somewhere around here." Miranda pointed to the large map spread across the desk, circling part of it with her finger. "I'm guessing they, like every other bad guy in town, are looking for the box."

"Unless they already have it?"

"I don't think they do. The people who were murdered from the museum. They seemed to be suffering from severe blood loss."

Declan raised his eyebrows. "Really? Vampires?"

Miranda nodded. "I'm guessing so. The box that they took, is apparently 'Pandoras Box'."

"Pandoras Box? Like in the Greek myth?"

Miranda nodded again.

"Oh, that's not good at all." Declan stopped a second, looking over the large map spread in front of him. Scratching his head he looked up inquisitively at his shy friend and crinkled his nose. "How did you find out all this stuff?"

"I went online. There are many cult chat groups. People talk, even in the underworld."

"Underworld? Geez, who are you?"

Miranda ignored him, shifting in her stiff wooden chair before continuing. "What are you going to do?"

"Well, WE are going to check it out. See if we can get our key back."

Mirandas blue eyes widened. "But Declan. It's after dark."

Declan smiled. "So?"

Miranda looked behind her before continuing in a low whisper. "Vampires come out after dark. Plus whatever else is out there."

"You're scared."

Miranda stiffened. "Am not."

"Well, we'll be fine. Just don't forget your holy water."

"And stakes." She reminded, standing from the chair and starting out the door.

Declan smiled, amused by Mirandas antics. "And stakes."

Miranda nodded and started for the door.

"I'll meet you back here in ten? Ok?" Declan informed, watching her awkwardly nod before retreating from his office, leaving him with silence and a lovable smile spread across his face.

To Be Continued....

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