"John Phoenix! Slow down!" Storm calls. After hearing about the Queens betrayal John Phoenix had immediately rushed out the door. "Don't stop me Storm! I am going to confront this 'Queen'" John Phoenix spits the word Queen out like an insult. "John Phoenix we need a plan! We cannot just demand an audience!" Storm words finally reach John Phoenix. He slows down, panting with held fists down at his sides.
It begins to rain.
"Why Storm?! Why would she do this to her country?!" John Phoenix yells. "I don't know... but we will find out" Storm says quietly. After finding shelter John Phoenix and Storm sit down heavily, ready to plan their next move. "I am sorry John Phoenix, but we only know one man who can have audience with the Queen" Storm starts. John Phoenixs gaze hardens "Layton."
*banging on the door* "Hershel! Hershel!" Layton gets up and opens the door. "Ah John Phoenix, what do you need?" Layton grins. "An audience with the Queen" John Phoenix bites back. Layton loses his smile and his jaw hits the ground "Are you mad my dear Attorney?!". "If you get me and an audience... consider that favour called off" Layton immediately straightens up. "Very well, meet me tomorrow and we will make our way too Buckingham palace".
"Thanks, Hershel" John Phoenix leaves. Storm had shrewdly watching the entire conversation and left without a word. "Do I want to know John Phoenix?" Storm says as soon as he catches up. "No, no you do not" John Phoenix hails a taxi.
The Next Morning
"I have held my word John Phoenix, your 'favour' is off" Layton turns on heel and leaves the room. Storm and John Phoenix are in a nicely furbished room, waiting for the Queen to call them in. A green light flashes and John Phoenix enter the room, Storm right on his heels. "Your majesty" John Phoenix takes a bow. The Queen looked as if she could have done without this visit "Ah, Mr. Nix? Friend of the famous Hershel Layton?". "John Phoenix" John Phoenix replies curtly. "Of course". The silence drags on.
"Ah your majesty, if I may" Storm interjects, The Queens eyes swing around to him "We traveled here to find out more about the referendum and well... we talked to Mr. Cameron" Storm finishes. The Queen gasps slightly. "I see, what do you want to know?" she laments. "Where is your 'circle of friends' located" John Phoenix asks. The Queen of Britain looks pressured. "A safe house in Big Ben" she finally lets out.
"Your majesty" John Phoenix bows and leaves the room. Storm does the same. "We have a lead Storm, lets question them now!". The duo rush over to Big Ben and soon discover the hide-out of the confidants.
Who are they?