Chapter 5 The Fashion Show Or Adriana's Big Break

Remember to read and review Emecs stories. Start with Destiny Or Something, then Stormclouds gathering, then Written In Bone for information on Saga. Ivy belongs to the famous Beastfire, Saga and Frus belong to Emec.

"OH this great Ivy! You popped the flash right before the soup landed on his tie," said Frus.

"Yeah well photography's an art. You gotta have the right film, the right exposure, the right light, and you gotta scream just before the food gets to their mouth," said Ivy. Frus, Saga and Ivy where in their regular clothes developing photographs in the old abandoned bathroom that wasn't used much anymore, making a perfect darkroom. They where hoping to catch the jewel thief who had robbed Lady Elwood last night. Ivy however was beginning to have some doubts about the mysterious girl that they'd had dinner with the other night.

"There's gotta be a picture of somebody taking Lady Elwood's necklace," said Saga.

"I don't know! I still think that girl took it," said Ivy.

"She wouldn't steal," said Saga.

"Why not? She lied!" said Frus.

"Yeah, but those are two different things. Besides she couldn't have stolen the necklace because she was dancing and you can't dance and steal at the same time," said Saga.

"True, but you also can't walk and chew gum at the same time," said Ivy.

"Anyone can do that. You can't pat your head and rub your stomach at the same time," said Frus.

"Sure I can," said Ivy, patting her head and rubbing her stomach as Frus was doing it.

"What's the difference she didn't steal the necklace! We need to find the person who did though," said Saga.

"Hey what's going on in there? Lot of folks out here wanna use the restroom!" said Sprx who had spent the night with Lady Elwood (Sprx/Nova pairing) what they did is better left to the imagination.

"We're trying to catch a jewel thief we'll be out soon," said Saga.

"Well catch him in another room. We got people dancing up and down on one leg out here!" said Sprx.

They finally found the picture.

"Oh look at that its that guy with blonde hair sitting next to Lady Elwood and those girls standing in the back. They must have pulled the first heist off too," said Saga.

"And we caught them red-handed!" said Frus.

"What color where there hands before?" asked Ivy.

Then the door opened and the picture faded.

"Don't worry guy I have the memory chip," said Ivy.

They went to the police station and showed it to them.

"THIS IS RIDICULUS! WHY WOULD OTTO ELWOOD STEAL HIS SISTER'S NECKLACE? HE LOVES HER!" said Sarah an undercover cop.

"We didn't necessarily say it was Otto, it could be anyone you know. Just thought you'd like the picture," said Saga.

"Well you guys should learn to leave the police work to the real police, not some armatures! UNDERSTAND?" asked Sarah.

"Yes sir, I mean ma'm! WOW What a bitch! I get charged for murder and end up in prison with a bunch of guys who want to hit on me and Otto Elwood can get away with stealing and I can't even cross the street without someone wanting to arrest me," said Ivy.

"That's the irony of life Ivy. Life is like a deck of cards you never know what hand you'll get dealt next," said Frus.

"How true is that! Hey isn't that girl you went out with the other night? OH well Frus why don't we go have breakfast and a drink," said Ivy.

"It's to early to start drinking isn't? And didn't we just have breakfast?" asked a confused Frus.

"Get a clue," said Ivy looking in Adriana's direction.

"Oh right," said Frus.

They went off together, while Adriana was sitting there her hair in a high ponytail, drinking a mimosa a drink made of orange juice and champagne. She hurled some old man into the water.

"You keep your hands to yourself you turkey!" said Adriana.

"I beg your pardon young lady," said Gibson.

"Well well the fake Lady Elwood," said Saga sarcastically.

"Hello," she replied cheerfully.

"Hello? Last night you didn't even say good bye," said Saga.

"OH that was just silliness," said Adriana.

"Well I saw the way you where dancing with that guy last night, and you too where looking pretty friendly," he told jealously her. He began to walk off and Adriana followed him.

"Saga please let me explain. My name is Adriana; I work for Grand Royal Hotels in Special Events and conventions. We got a discount on dinner, and I would love to keep seeing you," said Adriana.

"Your other dance partnerer happens to be a jewel thief what do you think of that?" asked Saga.

"WHY SAGA? Your jealous," she replied.

"I AM NOT!"

"YOU ARE! YOU ARE YOU ARE YOU ARE YOU ARE!" she told him.

Saga began to walk off faster, and Adriana had to run to keep up with him.

"Wait Saga please, I thought you would understand," said Adriana.

"OH I understand alright! You don't need a lousy bum like me I'm sure," said Saga.

"Saga I really like you. We should go to dinner tonight at the Olive Garden and Ivy and Frus can come along too," said Adriana.

"How do I know you just won't run off again?" asked Saga.

"I am sorry I left you at the restaurant. I only lied to impress you, I never wanted you to be hurt," said Adriana.

"OH that's OK," said Saga.

"Hey love birds! You too made up yet?" asked Ivy.

"Yes we have drunk girl," said Saga, noticing the beer she had in her hand.

"Want one?" she offered.

"No Thanks, I don't really like beer as much as long island ice teas which have no tea but lots of alcohol," said Adriana.

You tell me you're in love with me, like you can't take your pretty eyes away from me. It's not that I don't want to stay, but every time you come too close I move away. I wanna believe in everything that you say 'cause it sounds so good, but if you really want me, move slow. There's things about me you just have to know. Sometimes I run, sometimes I hide, sometimes I'm scared of you, but all I really want is to hold you tight, treat you right be with you day and night. Baby all I need is time. I don't wanna be so shy no no, everytime that I'm alone I wonder why. Hope that you will wait for me; you'll see that you're the only one for me. I wanna believe in everything that you say 'cause it sounds so good, but if you really want me, move slow, there's things about me you just have to know. Sometimes I run, sometimes I hide, sometimes I'm scared of you. But all I really want is to hold you tight, treat you right, be with you day and night all I really want is to hold you tight, treat you right, be with you day and night baby all I need is time. I'll just hang around and you'll see there's nowhere I'd rather be if you love me trust in me. The way that I trust in you. Sometimes I run sometimes I hide, sometimes I'm scared of you but all I really want is to hold you tight, treat you right be with you day and night. Sometimes I run, sometimes I hide, sometimes I'm scared of you, but all I really want is to hold you tight treat you right be with you day and night, all I really want is to hold you tight, treat you right be with you day and night, baby all I need is time.

They then went on a bike ride, they all headed towards The Lady Elwood fashion show. Backstage was a flurry as the models rushed about.

"Marie I don't think we should chew gum. Those eyelashes are coming unglued and these shoes are scuffed," said Lady Elwood.

"Coming through. I know where those shoes are, I'll get them," said Adriana pushing a bunch of clothes past the models and Lady Ellwood.

"She's sensational," said Otto.

"She certainly seems to know where she's going," said Lady Ellwood.

"Watch it buster! OH Mr. Elwood sir, I'm so sorry!" said Adriana.

"It's all right Miss.." said Otto.

"Adriana," she reapplied.

"Adriana, have dinner with me tonight you're a very different sort of woman. I'm so tried of the same types the blonde haired blue eyed, fair skinned models. I want to meet a different sort of woman, like you," said Otto turning her face to his.

"Underwear, underwear, well I can see why that might make you sick to your stomach. But I am a very busy woman and don't have a lot of time," said Adriana.

He grabbed her and tried to kiss her but she wouldn't let him at that moment Saga walked in.

"I was just looking for the men's room," he said looking suspiciously at Otto.

"Saga! Mr. Elwood this is my special friend Saga, and this is Otto Elwood," said Adriana.

"Charmed I'm sure," said Otto rather stiffly.

"Need I say more? We have lots in common," said Adriana.

"Adriana we could have had something great now I can't be responsible for what might happen," said Otto sadly.

"Yeah well see you later."

"Wait! Adriana please."

"Is there a problem here?" asked Lady Elwood.

"Yes Otto's distracting me from my work and I need to get it done," said Adriana.

"Well Otto stop bothering her. Pay attention you could learn a few things from Adriana," said Lady Elwood.

Carla glided up to him and whispered "I don't know why you love her like you do!"

"I don't know why either I just know that I do," said Otto.

"Well you need to snap out of it. We have to plant the necklace on the girl, especially now that the cops are starting to ask questions. It's the only way out of this," said Darla.

"Well I'll do my job, but when I give the signal you do yours, forgive me Adriana," said Otto.

The show began with capricious Carla walking down the runway in a long blue dress with a white pleated collar, Frus liked her guns, and Saga found the white pleated collar alluring, but was rather taken back by the flutter of godeais. Next was delicious Darla in a peach outfit that came to about the knees and spered out a little. Next was the talent show however Marla got a sore throat and said she couldn't go on.

"Oh you poor thing don't worry Marla I'll stay right here with you," said Adriana.

"You can't you have to go on in her place," said Otto.

"Next we have Adriana singing a song by Leann Rimes," said Lady Elwood a bit confused. Adriana had her hair down and she was wearing a halter bikini and Saga's heart stopped when he saw her.

I don't need a lot of things, I can get by with nothing. But oh the blessings life can bring I've always needed something, but I've got all I want when it comes to loving you you're my only reason, you're my only truth. I need you like water like breath like rain, I need you like mercy from heavens gate. There's a feeling in your arms that carries me through, I need you. You're the hope that moves me to courage again, oh yeah, you're the love that rescues me when the cold winds rage, and it's so amazing cause that's just how you are and I can't turn back now cause you've brought me too far. I need you like water, like breath, like rain, I need you like mercy from heavens gate, there's a feeling in your arms that carries me through I need you. Oh yes I do, I need you like water like breath, like rain, I need you like mercy from heavens gate, there's a feeling in your arms that carries me through I need youoooo oh yes I do. I need you ohhh.

Then for some reason she fell into the water fountain near the end of the runway. Saga rushed over to her concern showing in his eyes.

"Adriana, are you OK?" asked Saga.

"Yeah, but it's weird it felt like I was pushed," said Adriana.

Otto got her coat and placed the necklace in her pocket, then placed it around her. She felt something heavy in her pocket, reached in and pulled out the necklace.

"I don't think these belong to me," she said in a small voice.

"That's my necklace. But where are the diamonds? Adriana stole my necklace!" said Lady Elwood.

"No I didn't! You stole it and planted it on me you irresponsible parasite you!" Adriana said angrily to Otto who was feigning confusion.

"No I didn't steal it you did! How could you do this to us?" asked Otto.

"Don't worry Adriana well get you out of this," said Saga comfortingly.

"What about your fabulous baseball diamond?" asked Gibson.

"As for my fabulous baseball diamond it will go on permant display at the Mallory Gallery. I shall never have it on my person or in my possion again," said Lady Elwood unaware of how right she was about to be.

"That's right it'll be in our possion," said Otto.