I shall write and post more chapters after I complete my other fandom's fan-fics. It shall hopefully be next year ^^
Some notes:
1) This story shall be an Alternate Universe story; and is set after Mega Man Legends 2 2) This story might be a Glyde x Denise story; and is completely different to my previous Glyde x Denise stories. Will they get together in the end, or not? Even I don't really know. ;)
Characters (c) CAPCOM Story (c) to me, Steffie
Marmalade Roses: Chapter 2
Denise stared at the blonde before her with a expression not unlike a fish out of water.
"Glyde, is that you?" the auburn-haired woman finally asked as she recovered from her shock. The man looked quite nervous as he combed his hair out of his face as he tried his best to not look at the chief of police in the eyes.
"Sorry to disappoint you miss, but I am not Glyde." The blonde shrugged.
"You're not? But, that's can't be! You look just like him!" Denise frowned as she studied him.
"I look just like him because I am his twin brother, Gl-Glenn."
"I never knew Glyde had any brothers..."
"He never talked about his family as he is quite ashamed of us. Not that I can blame him."
Denise's frown deepened as she repeated the man's words in her head.
"If that's the case, why were you running?"
"One of the cops had spotted me, and thought I was my twin. So, I run as fast as I could."
"Why did you run if you're innocent?"
"As Glyde and I have the same DNA and fingerprints, they would arrest me and leave me in jail for something my brother had done, while he would walk free."
"Why didn't you try and explain who you are, Glenn?" Denise asked as she inched closer towards the man, just in case he would flee.
"What proof do I have, miss? Like I had said, my brother and I share the same DNA and fingerprints."
"You have a point there, Glenn. How about you come to the police station with me and we can sort this thing out, okay?"
"Why do you want to take me there, miss?"
"Well, I am Chief Police Officer Denise Marmalade. Well, follow me to my car and I'll take you to the station and explain your situation there."
"Who in their right mind would want to promote you to chief of police?" Glenn muttered as he walked side-by-side with Denise.
"Pardon?" the chief asked as she turned her head in surprise.
"My brother Glyde said that you were a cop. Were you promoted to chief of police?"
"Oh yes, I was. Mayor Light had promoted me."
"Mayor Light? Could he be-?" Glenn whispered under his breath.
*Later, the police station*
To say that the cops and admin were surprised to see Glenn when Denise entered the building with him following her was an understatement. Many ducked underneath their tables or pretended that they didn't see the blonde as they thought that that was Glyde of the Loath family himself. There were hushed whispers or loud mumbling as the pair walked passed them and into Denise's office.
Glenn sat in one of the chairs while Denise sat in her chair that were behind her desk. "Miss Marmalade, what would we do about my situation?" the blonde asked as he stared at the woman in front of him.
"Well, I am thinking of something to help you. How about the cops and I would watch over you while you are at home until we would find and capture your brother?"
"There's a bit of a problem as I live on a different island."
"You could come stay at my place. I have a spare bedroom that you stay in. When I go to work, the cops can watch over you."
"That sounds like a splendid idea, my dear." Glenn nodded as he gave the chief a charming smile, which made her blush.
"Well, I must get the documents ready and ask Mayor Light to co-sign. It would be best if you come with me as you would also need to sign."
"Why would the Mayor need to sign?"
"Well, it used to be that the chief and the captain were the only ones that would need to sign any important documents. But, ever since it was discovered the previous chief wasn't...honest, the Mayor demand that anything that needs to be signed would have to be co-signed by him to prevent anymore corruption in the future. I wished he didn't get rid of the Captain rank and send the previous Captain to another island."
Denise sighed in defeat as she remembered the Captain. Glenn cocked an eyebrow as he noticed her change in demeanor.
"I really wished she was here to assist me whenever I had a problem. I'm lucky that crimes are almost non-existent or else I would mess up a lot more; even more than the most cowardly and clumsy of the cops. I'm hardly on the field anymore, and I must do the paperwork that I hate doing; no matter how many mistakes I make. If it weren't for the fact that everyone was impressed that I captured your brother and his boss on my own, I would have been the laughingstock of the entire force."
Awkward silence filled the air as the blonde noticed that the auburn-haired woman was close to tears.
"How about getting the papers ready, hm?" Glenn asked after he cleared his throat.
"Hmm? Oh, yeah. I almost forgot about that. I'll make a rough draft and then ask one of the admins to type it out. When they're finished, we'll go to the mayor so that he can sign it for us."
*Later, Mayor Light's office*
Denise Marmalade and Glenn stood in front of the Mayor's desk as he sat behind it as he read through the document to make certain it was perfectly acceptable while his two bodyguards eyed Glenn . After he was satisfied, he looked up to look at the blonde man in the eye, even though he wore sunglasses.
"So Glenn, you are Glyde's brother?" "That is correct, sir."
"I never knew that he had any siblings. I thought he was the only child. He sure acts like one, that's for sure." Mayor Light smirked. The elderly man noticed that Glenn's one hand clenched into a tight fist when he made the remark, which made the portly man's smirk grew even wider.
"My brother always saw his family as a disgrace. I can't blame him for thinking so."
"Mr. Mayor, can we please sign the documents?" Denise piped up when she noticed Glenn looked quite uncomfortable about talking about his brother.
"Oh sure, sweetheart. I'll sign first, then you and Glenn. Mark and John will be the witnesses." The Mayor stated as he pointed his thumbs at his two bodyguards.
After they had signed, Denise took the document and placed it in her suitcase.
"Do not worry at all Glenn, we will capture your brother and clear your name soon." Denise reassured the blonde when she noticed his unease.
"That's a fact, kid. That no-good brother of yours would be captured the moment he sets foot on this island."
"Really?" Glenn asked. Denise wondered for a moment if she had imagined that he almost sounded smug.
"Really, Glenn. In fact, after we capture your twin we will have no problem capturing that stupid boss of his." Mayor Light smiled. His smile became broader when he noticed that the man's face became bright red in his face and his entire body shook in pent-up rage.
"Wh-what did you say?" Glenn spoke in an angry whisper.
"I'm just saying that your brother's boss is a no-good, low-life, ugly, back-stabbing, simpering, greedy, ear-grating poor excuse of a man."
"Don't you dare insult Mr. Loath like that!" Glenn growled through clenched teeth as he suddenly loomed over the mayor as his fists were clenched even tighter as his arms were against his side. The elderly man and the bodyguards were shocked! They didn't even see him move.
"Glenn, please calm down!" Denise asked as she placed her hand on his shoulder. "My apologies for acting like that, Mayor. I don't even know what had gotten into me."
"No need to apologize, my boy. I know that you're so stressed about being mistaken for your brother that you act irrationally." Mayor Light hand waved the whole incident as he gave both his guards a dark look. "Thank you, Mayor." Glenn smiled in relief.
"Glenn, it's time to go. Good bye, Mayor Light. See you tomorrow." Denise stated as she pointed at her watch.
"Good bye Denise and Glenn! Have a great evening!" Mayor Light waved them goodbye.
"Will do! You too, Mayor."
As soon as they were both out of his office and out of earshot, Mayor Light's facial expression became dark as he grinned from ear to ear.
"I will definitely see you again, 'Glenn'."
To Be Continued...