Chapter 4:

Professor Layton continued down the darkened alley. He wasn't scared; he had been down enough alleys in his lifetime. He was curious, as he always was. He noticed movement in the distance and quickly paused. He could have sworn he saw someone stop behind him, but ignored it. He couldn't help but stare at the sight in front of him.

He saw Emmy. She was moving quickly and avoiding hits. He saw three men, her attackers. One was knocked out on the ground. By the look of it, he was unconscious from one fatal blow in the head, he guessed Emmy's handiwork. He watched as she knocked a second man to the ground, where he stayed unmoving.

"Get up you good for nothing lugs!" The third man continued to yell as the fight progressed. It appeared he had the upper hand, as he slowly and carefully backed Emmy up against the wall. Emmy noticed this, and used it to her advantage. When the opportunity came, she jumped over the man, using the wall as support. He didn't stand a chance, and joined his companions on the cold, hard ground.

Emmy, obviously out of breath from the situation, took deep, unsteady breaths. Layton noticed she was wet and shaking. Apparently she had been out during the hard rainfall.

"Emmy! Are you alright my dear?" Layton quickly walked in her direction.

She turned to him, a happy grin appearing on her face. "Professor Layton, it's been a while."

Layton removed his coat and placed it on her shoulders. "Indeed," he replied lightly.

Emmy's attackers began to move. One got up, noticed Emmy and Layton, and quickly ran away, soon followed by the others.

Layton then noticed a two small figures approaching rapidly towards them. He knew exactly who it was.

"Emmy!" Luke nearly knocked her over as he ran into her arms in a huge embrace.

"Hello Luke!" Emmy replied happily. "I see you are still animated as usual."

Luke laughed at this. He then noticed Flora awkwardly staring. He released Emmy and turned in her direction. "Oh in sorry. Emmy, this is Flora."

Flora approached Emmy. "It's a pleasure to meet you," she said politely.

Emmy smiled and replied, "And the same to you." The two girls shook hands.

Emmy shivered again, causing Layton's senses to return. "Oh Emmy! You must be freezing! Let's get you somewhere warm."

"If you insist," she replied.

Layton led the way back to his office, making sure they weren't followed by anyone. Little did they know, they were being watched in that moment.

Well now you've read chapter 4. Chapter 5 coming soon!