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Chapter: 22


Pink and white carnations, tied with white cloth, were arranged at the ends of the pews and the floor was covered with red carpet. The church in Elmswood was small; some of the people would have to stand outside to attend ceremonies such as weddings. But this time, that was not the case; only about eight people were present in the church, including Emile and Inspector Norris who were standing near the altar.

"I am a bit surprised that you didn't invite the militia or your friends, Mr. Garner," Inspector Norris said.

"Well, my friends apologized for the inconvenience for they live far away and the militia were reassigned to another place," Emile said, "I asked my superior if I could stay for my wedding and he agreed, if he had my word that I will catch up."

"I see. Good luck with that."

"Pardon?"

Then, the two heard a carriage arrive and halt by the entrance; Inspector Norris remarked, "By the way, Ms. Ayuzawa asked me to invite a particular guest..."

"If that guest is Mr. Usui, I am afraid that Misaki didn't invite him, and if the Walkers..."

"I know that the Walkers had gone out for some important business with their aunt." the Inspector said. "But excuse me for a bit, I will attend to the guest."

Emile waited for him to come back and when he did, he was guiding an elegant-looking old woman to her seat. After that, Inspector Norris stood beside Emile and said, "I am pretty sure, Mr. Garner, that you knew who that lady was."

"I have no idea who that was," Emile replied, "I never met a noble before, except for the Walkers and Mr. Usui."

"Oh, but the lady is acquainted with the Walkers, Mr. Garner," the Inspector said, "She is none other than Lady Annabelle Chevalier of the Chevalier Manor."

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A few minutes later, the wedding march began to play, and all of the people turned to the entrance. A woman dressed in white walked very slowly to the altar. She had a veil on her head and she carried a huge bouquet of pink and white carnations and chrysanthemums in her head. With her was her sister, also dressed in white, who accompanied her to the altar. Then, Suzuna handed her sister down to Emile, and Emile led his bride to the front of the altar. Suzuna stood beside Inspector Norris then the minister started the ceremony.

"Miss Suzuna, how's your sister?" Inspector Norris asked.

"I should say that she's fine," Suzuna said, "But it would be a lie if I said so. This morning, she's very pale and tired, oh, I don't know. She's not feeling well."

"Is she now?" the Inspector said, "Is it all part of her plan?"

"What plan, Mr. Norris?" Suzuna asked.

"Oh, never mind. You'll see later," Inspector Norris said. "By the way, is it true that that man threatened you two?"

Suzuna bowed her head and said, "Yes, he used me to make my sister agree to this marriage. It's entirely my fault; if I could do anything to stop this or if I ask for Mr. Usui's help..."

"Mr. Usui?"

"Well, I have this feeling that there is something going on between them; especially the way he looks at Misa... wait, what's going on?"

They stopped conversing for they heard a faint voice.

"Wait."

"Misa, is there something wrong?" Emile asked.

Misaki faced the guests and said, "First, I would like to thank you all for coming here today and witnessing a very special event. And as for you," she faced Emile and held his hand (though she was still holding the bouquet) and continued, "I never ever wanted to let go of you, which is why..."

Click.

"I hereby arrest you for the murder of Raven and the theft of the Blue Rose, Mr. Emile Garner, or whatever your real name is."

Misaki let go of his hand, which had been cuffed by her. Emile looked confused and panicked, "Misa, what, uhh, why are you doing this to me? I did not commit anything, believe me, Misaki; I'm your friend and I never..."

"Ms. Ayuzawa did say that you were the murderer of Raven," Inspector Norris said, "The only remaining problem is your real identity..."

"I am Emile Garner! I swear..."he said. Then the remaining guests, who were actually police officers, save Suzuna and the Lady Chevalier, held Emile as he struggled. "Misaki, would you do harm to your best friend?"

"I wouldn't if you were my friend in the first place..."

"Wait, Mr. Inspector," Lady Chevalier stood, "I do not clearly understand what is going on, but is he responsible for what has happened to my daughter?"

"Hey! I haven't done anything to your daughter, Lady whoever you are!" the criminal shouted and continued struggling.

"What a liar you are!" the old lady said, "Where is my daughter, you monster?"

"What he said was true, milady," Misaki said, "It was not him who took your daughter away from you, but then again, he had a part in why she's in that, uh, circumstance..."

"Wait, but you cannot arrest me without any evidences..."

"But what if there's a witness?"

Everyone turned towards the direction of the voice. It wasn't from anyone of them, but it was from a newcomer, but it was very familiar to some people. At the entrance stood a man with golden hair and emerald eyes and with him a hooded figure who was the size same as Misaki.

"Mr. Takumi Usui! What are you doing here? Are you involved with this ruckus?" Lady Chevalier said.

"As I have said, I have brought a witness," he replied.

"Ms. Ayuzawa," whispered Inspector Norris "is this part of your plan?" Misaki shook her head.

"A witness? Why, Mr. Usui, I haven't done anything, really!" Emile said.

"We'll see about that," Usui said, then, turning towards the hooded man, he asked, "Where is the Charles Brown whom you have first spoken to?"

The hooded figure pointed at Emile.

"What?" Emile exclaimed as he struggled, "How can we be sure if that man is telling the truth?"

"I can assure you, Mr. Brown," the hooded figure said, which had a female voice, "I bet you haven't forgotten me."

She took of her hood and revealed a woman with dark hair and hazel-colored eyes. As she faced the felon, her face turned sour as she introduced herself, "I am Angelique Chevalier, the daughter of Lady Annabelle Chevalier, and whom this man" she pointed to Emile again, "tried to get rid of and steal the Blue Rose!"

Lady Chevalier stood still as if she had seen a ghost, staring at her daughter. She was breathing heavily, and then she collapsed. Suzuna and a police officer attended to her.

"So this is what you meant by finding her, Ms. Ayuzawa," Inspector Norris said.

"Yes, Ms. Ayuzawa found me with the real Charles Brown, who was also blackmailed by that criminal," Angelique said.

"It may not be according to plan, but this worked out just fine," Misaki said, "Thank you for your help, Mr. Usui."

Everyone, except Lady Chevalier who fainted, turned towards Emile, who was laughing; he also stopped struggling as he said, "I hate to spoil your celebration, but I'm afraid these charges will be completely useless."

"And why is that?" Inspector Norris asked.

"Where is the murder weapon?"

Everyone was startled with the question, except Misaki who kept a calm face. "Without it, I am free against these charges, am I right, Mr. Inspector? If you brought it, then I concede" Emile continued.

It was Misaki's turn to laugh. "If I were you, I would not have mentioned it." Then, she turned towards Suzuna and said, "Have you brought it?"

"Yes, I gave it to him," Suzuna said, pointing to the officer in front of her. The officer stood and gave Misaki Emile's cane. Then, she pressed something, and pulled out a blade as she said, "I believe this is what you refer as the murder weapon, am I right?"

Emile's eyebrows met as he asked, "How did you get that?"

"Well, the night could hide some things; it may be a secret, or a little thief," Misaki replied, "And as to your real identity, may I inform you that after that one of your comrades betrayed you as you have betrayed yourself?"

"What do you mean? My comrades would never..."

"Of course they would never, but a dead one did, and she goes by the name of Raven," Misaki said, "And when you first visited me as Emile, when I mentioned to you about the case I was working on, you mentioned with certainty about the Chevalier case; the one thing which had betrayed you, isn't that right, Mr. Vernon Barnes?"

There was silence, then Misaki continued, "Raven knew that after she escaped, with the help of your group, that she would be killed by you. That is, when you tasked her to steal the Blue Rose, you had planned to kill her so that she would not reveal your society to the police, as well as take the Blue Rose yourself. Am I mistaken, Mr. Barnes?"

"Vernon Barnes? Who is he?" whispered Angelique to Usui.

"I think I have heard of him somewhere; he's one of those wanted criminals who Scotland Yard is pursuing," Usui replied.

"Alright. You know what happens next, then," Inspector Norris said, "Men, take this prisoner out."

The officers led Barnes out, but then he stopped, turned towards Misaki and the others and said, "You know, I have another confession to make. Last time at the tea party at that restaurant, you did know I intend to poison Mr. Walker there, right?"

Again, everyone was startled. Barnes then continued, "But then again, someone did save that brat by taking the poison herself, am I right, Misaki?"

Thud.

The world seemed to stop as they saw the "bride" fall on her knees and then faint.

"MISAKI!"

Her sister screamed as she rushed to Misaki's side, but Usui was faster, as he caught her just as she was about to hit the floor. As she was on his arms, Usui lifted the veil and saw her face was very pale, her lips were cracked, and she had bags under her eyes. She also began hyperventilating. She looked just as miserable as Suzuna had reported to the Inspector. Barnes only laughed at the scene as he said,

"Seems like I have the last laugh, eh, Detective Ayuzawa's daughter?"

_END_


yep... that's the end... of this chapter... :)

Lexie-chan, thank you very much! lol, and thanks orbunion55 for a correction... XDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

Until the next chapter, then!

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