Clive Dove

This Is Excitement

Chapter Six

A few days later, much to Shipley's relief, Clive had woken up and was back on his feet. It was still painful, but not as much as it had been. He still needed hourly medication, though.

The two friends were spending most of their time chatting, and generally getting to know each other again.

Meanwhile, Bill Hawks was sitting at his desk smugly. He sat up straight when a police officer came in.

"I presume he's back in jail now?" Bill questioned, slinking around the edge of the table. To his uttermost shock and annoyance, the police officer shook his head.

"No, I'm sorry. The boy must have decided to stay in Future London," he explained, roughly pulling at his hair in a stressed manner.

Bill shook his head, a small smile creeping onto his features. "Stupid boy. Nobody could have survived the first explosions. When are they planning to bring the body up?"

The Police Officer sighed. "That's the problem," he paused, choosing his words carefully. "He did survive the first bombs."

The Prime Minister narrowed his eyes, walking back to the desk and sitting down, head on his hands. He was deep in thought.

How can I eliminate Dove and make it look like his fault?

Bill shook his head to clear it and nodded to the Officer. "I understand you are doing your best, but I really need that boy kille- I mean, I need that boy found,"

The police Officer nodded slowly. "Yes. We will activate another set of bombs later. These bombs will be twice as strong as the ones last time. They'll rat him out for sure,"

Bill lay back in the chair, a smirk was evident on his face. "Good. Good,"

In Gressenheller University, Professor Layton was troubled. He and many other Londoners had heard rumblings underfoot. It worried him, was Clive planning another rebellion? If so, he would need to be stopped. And fast.

The puzzle-solving Professor stood up and beckoned Flora over to him. It had been two months since Luke had left, but Flora had stayed with him. She was now officially his new apprentice, and she was definitely a fast learner, just like Luke had been.

"Yes, Professor?" she inquired, curious as to why he would call her over.

The Professor paused for a moment, before continuing. "You and I are going to go down into Future London once more to see if we can help the Police Force find Clive,"

Flora froze. Sure, she knew he had escaped, but finding him? That was a different thing altogether. She knew she should be angry at him, but every time she tried, she just couldn't stay angry at him for long.

"Okay, Professor," was her final answer, and it came with a couple of quick nods.

The Professor tapped her on the shoulder.

"That's the spirit, Flora!" he laughed. "Come on, you aren't getting left behind this time!"

Flora smiled enthusiastically and scrambled to get everything she would need into her little bag, stringing it over her shoulder.

The two set off in the Layton mobile, and shortly reached the Clock Shop.

Spring and Cogg did nothing to stop them as they pressed the switch and descended into Future London.

As the professor and his assistant stepped out, the stale air hit them like a ton of bricks.

"What on earth happened here?" whispered Flora, eyes wide with horror as she stared at the destroyed city.

"I'm guessing Clive's mobile fortress did a lot more damage than we originally thought," muttered the Professor, guiding Flora along.

The two reached their destination quickly, and went inside the underwater research lab. The walls were scorched, and soot hung in the air.

"Let's split up,"

Layton glanced at Flora before sighing. "Yes. I don't want to, but we'll never find him if we don't,"

Flora continued on from here alone. She hopped over rubble, tumbled over bricks, and finally came out in front of the Thames.

Once again, the explosions started, but twice as strong. Flora glanced around anxiously for the Professor, but he was long gone. She fled, tripping up and cutting herself on multiple occasions. Just when she felt she was about to give up, she felt someone grab her with a familiar hold on her left arm.

Suddenly, Flora found herself being pulled through the streets of Future London. The person ahead of her was unrecognisable, and obviously in a lot of pain. They were still saving her, though. Her savious dragged her into the Thames, and the explosions stopped when they dragged her onto the opposite bank.

Flora wiped her hair out of her eyes and looked up. Than-…"

Her words trailed off when she recognised the figure.

Blue blazer, brown hair, blue eyes and tie.

Clive Dove.

A/N;

Another chapter done! There will be daily updates, by the way. Twice daily if my muse if big enough. Who saw this coming? Sorry there wasn't much Clive in this chapter, but this chapter is very important.

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What's your On top Pairing in the Professor Layton games?

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