-1A/N: Hey everyone. It is Snowflower90. I am sad to say this is the last chapter of The Secret Life of Nook. I want to thank Marie the Hedgecat for sticking with me all the way through my first fanfic. I hope you enjoy this last chapter of Nook.

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The Secret Life of Nook

Chapter 6: Firework Show Mayhem And Nook's Secret Revealed

The fireworks lit up the sky as the fourth of July train station celebration began. The rain had finally stopped and the fireworks show was able to begin at seven o'clock. Everyone was down at the lake watching the fireworks as the lit up the night. The mayor was even there.

"Good evening, Seth," Tortimer said. " Here is your gift for this holiday. It's a bottle rocket. It doesn't work though."

"Thanks," Seth said. "Have you seen Redd?"

"Yeah," said the old turtle, " He is on the other side of the lake."

"Thank you," Seth said heading in the direction of the closest bridge. Seth passed Lobo, Gruff, and Murphy, who were setting there on the side of the river looking content as the watched the firework go off. Each of them were holding a fan.

"Nice fans boys," Seth said, "Where did you get them?"

"Redd's selling them," Lobo said, "If you want one you better hurry they're going fast."

Seth ran off to the stand where Redd was selling things. The stand was lit up bright with decorative lanterns. There were balloons of every color but not a fan in sight. Redd seemed occupied counting the Bells in his hand. The look on his face seemed to be while pleased, as he got closer to the end.

"Do you have any fans left," Seth said.

"Sorry, boy, I'm all sold out of those, but I do have balloons for sale. Only 700 Bells each," Redd said.

Seth looked at the selection and choose a bright blue one. As he walked off he thought, 'What a rep off.' Nook give the same type of balloons away on days that we have sells.' As he thought that he remembered that he had to go and report his findings to Nook.

He made his way up to Nook's Store. It was nine-forty and the light in the store was dim. Seth cracked the door open to see if any one was inside. Nook was bringing out boxes to restock the shelves. At first he didn't notice Seth, but his presence was made clear when he fell over a box of shoves that were to be put out.

"So, you finally came," Nook said to Seth shaking his head with a little chuckle. "How are the fireworks this year?"

"Pretty good," Seth said, "But I came here to tell you that Redd is charging 700 Bells for a balloon. Also, aren't suppose to have a permit posted on your stand if you are selling stuff?" Nook nodded. "Well he doesn't."

"Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm," Nook said. "Just wait right here and I'll be right back." He went into his office and grabbed his coat and something else. When he came out he told Seth to follow him. They went down to the police station. Nook said something to Officer Copper that Seth couldn't understand. Copper went inside and told Booker to watch the station while he was out running an errand. Then, the three some made the way over to where Redd's stand was at.

Then to Seth's surprise these words came out of Officer Copper's mouth, "Redd you are under arrest. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in the court of law."

"Well, can I know what I am being charges of," said Redd.

"You are being charged of over pricing your items that you sell to animals, running the Black Market, and selling items with out a proper permit," Nook said.

"What gives you the right to charge me of those crimes, Nook?"

Nook pulled out a badge from his pocket. "Because I am an undercover detective for The Animal Citizens Rights Organization. You are depriving your costumers of reasonable prices."

Officer Copper handcuffed Redd and took him back to the police station for further questioning.

"So, that explains the phone call and the business trip to Snowville," Seth said.

"Yep," Nook said, "That call was my boss asking if I had any updaes on the whereabouts of Redd. We have been searching for this crook for years. As for the business meeting, I went to see an old friend who knew something about Redd. When I put you on the mission to find out how much his items were, take was just to confirm the suspicions."

"Wow," Seth said, "But there is still one thing I don't understand. Why didn't you tell me in the first place?"

"I didn't want to take the risk of you blowing my cover. I have heard that you can be quiet the blabber mouth," said Nook.

They finish watching the fireworks and Seth thought on what Nook said about him being a blabber mouth. Then they went back to Nook's and through a party on the capture of Redd.

In the following months Seth took up another job as a detective/spy in training. The store did really well and Seth paid off all his debts to Nook ad in enjoyed the rest of his days in Colorado.

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End Note: Thank you for reading The Secret Life of Nook.