Chapter 1:
"Professor! Professor! You have another letter! Do you think it's another mystery?" Luke walked into Layton's office. He was always in a peppy mood, especially when it came to mysteries and puzzles.
"Flora, have you seen the Professor?"
The girl beamed at Luke. Flora was Layton's adopted daughter, you might say. He brought her to London with them after both of her parents died and he found her in a small village. Though that is another story.
"He went to give a lecture to his next class." Flora's smile faded. "You two are not going to leave me here again, are you? You know I hate being alone. It's so boring by myself." She looked at Luke with pleading eyes.
"Well, I don't mind! I'm sure we can convince the Professor to let you come as well."
Flora smiled again. "I hope we can convince him!" She noticed the letter in Luke's hand. "Who is the letter from?"
Luke looked over the envelope and responded, "I don't know. It doesn't have a return address or name. That's odd." He placed his hand on his chin in his usual thinking position.
Flora giggled. "I guess we will find out once the Professor gets back."
As if on cue, Professor Layton walked in. " Well I am here now. What are you two finding out?"
Luke held up the letter. "No return address and no name. Any ideas why, Professor?"
Layton took the letter and studied it, a puzzled look on his face. He then opened the envelope and pulled out the letter.
"Dear Professor Layton,
It's been a while. I hope you and Luke are doing well. I know this may be random, considering we haven't talked in so long, but I am hoping you will help me. Lately, I have been followed. I'm not sure who these people are or what it is they want. They seem to be keeping close tabs on me, as they seem to know exactly where I am going. They haven't attempted to harm me, but I'm still uneasy. I would appreciate it if you would investigate this for me. I hope we are able to meet up at some point so I may explain more. I will attempt to visit soon if I am able.
Emmy"
"Hmmmm..."
Luke looked up. "Uh Professor? What is it?"
This comment caught Flora's attention, "Who was the letter from?"
She's an old friend of Luke and I.
"Emmy?" Luke asked.
"Is that the lady you have talked about, Luke?" Flora asked.
Luke smiled at Flora. "Yes. She was the Professor's assistant and really close to us. She was like a big sister to me!"
Layton smiled at that comment, but soon frowned. "Yes, but apparently she needs our help."
"What?" Luke began to ask a long list of questions.
"Is she alright?"
"Is she hurt?"
"Did someone threaten her?"
"Is there another mystery?"
"Is she in danger?"
"Is she..."
"Luke."
Luke, now red in the face from the slight panic attack, silenced himself.
Professor Layton handed Luke the letter. Luke read it carefully as Flora read it over his shoulder.
Flora looked up. "Do you think she will be okay?"
"She has always been good in situations such as this. I am sure she will manage until we can help." Layton responded.
"I hope she is unharmed," Luke added sadly.
Layton glanced out the window. "Emmy... What have you gotten into?"
Author's Note: This is my first fanfic, so it may not be professional or anything. I am upset that tecnically Flora and Emmy never met and Emmy left, so I wanted to have her come back. Chapter 2 is on the way. Enjoy!