This is the first Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys fic I've posted to this site, but definitely not the first I've ever written. I'm not completely sure where this story is going, but I have an idea. Please bear with me, writing mysteries are not my strong point, but I'll do my best.

I'm also assuming that readers already know the basic ND/HB stuff, like hair color, body build, height, basic character traits, stuff like that. Also, for those who don't know Mick Devlin, you need to read Nancy Drew Files #72-74 and for a bit more info, Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys Super Mystery: Danger Down Under.

I hope you enjoy! Please read and review. I could use comments, suggestions, flaws pointed out, anything.

Thanks!

Prologue

Mick Devlin's bright green eyes twinkled mischievously as his plane landed in Chicago. Right at six feet, three inches, he shifted uncomfortably in his seat. It'd been a long flight, after multiple layovers. Mick, originally from Australia, had decided it was time to surprise a friend which an unannounced visit.

But, not just any friend, he reminded himself. The girl who had captured his heart, the moment he met her in Switzerland just a few years ago. He gripped his carryon tighter, feeling butterflies in his stomach.

Mick had been traveling through Europe, when he met Nancy Drew, and her two best friends, Bess Marvin and George Fayne. They wound up spending the summer traveling through Europe together. And finding themselves knee deep in more than one mystery during the vacation.

Nancy Drew proved to be just as intelligent as she was beautiful. Reddish-blond hair, sparkling blue eyes, mesmerizing smile, passionate, spunky, and not afraid of a challenge, Mick couldn't help but ask for her hand in marriage.

He knew, of course, she had a boyfriend back home. But that didn't stop her from allowing him to kiss her, and from her returning his affection. But, in the end, she had turned him down, citing her family and friends and a huge move as the main reasons. But she didn't really mention the boyfriend.

Then, a year later, he had called her to Australia when one of his friends needed help. Nancy and George had flown in at his beckoning. And some friends of hers were there already, Frank and Joe Hardy. Mick had never met the brothers until then, but he could definitely see some chemistry between Nancy and Frank. But she still had that boyfriend.

Even after they had left again to go back home, Mick couldn't keep thoughts of Nancy out of his head. He longed to see her again, and to him, there was potential for a relationship that he was very much ready to pursue.

When the flight attendant finally gave the all-clear announcement, breaking Mick out of his thoughts, he stood up and stretched his muscular frame, running a hand through his blond hair. "Let the pursuit begin!" he announced to himself quietly, inadvertently drawing the curious glances of a few other passengers.

NDHB

I hope this was satisfactory. I've got lots of ideas for this, and I'm not sure the exact path I'll take with it. But don't worry, there is going to be plenty of N/F romance. Mick is a great character and fun to write, but he's got nuthin' on Frank. Please review! Thanks!