text: \[\] “Now, what have we talked about fighting other magic users?” asked Father Lee was sitting across from Father, who was working on his magical orb, in the library. “Never do it where regulars could see,” said Lee, “but in my defense, It was Michael. He always jumps me outta nowhere.” Father sighs, “Then it falls on you to take the fight away from the public eye,” said Father. He walks over to Lee and puts his hand on Lee's shoulder. “Be responsible.” Father walks back and continues to work on his Orb. Lee stands up and walks out of the library. Maddie and May were waiting outside as the library doors opened and Lee walks out. “Hey man, how'd it go?” said Maddie as she and May walked up to him. “Guys, chill,” said Lee, “It was just a talk. he just told me to do better next time.” “*Do better?* Didn't you win...again?” said Maddie. “Yeah, after making a big splash that anyone could have seen,” said Lee. “Forget it, I goofed, that's all that matters.” The library doors open again as Father walks out. “Ah, good, you're both here, a new Grimoire is on the board.” \[\] Lee, Maddie, May, and Father stand around the orb as an image of an orange grimoire appears. “This grimoire belongs to an old college who, sadly, passed away recently,” said Father. “I'm sorry,” said May. “Thank you May,” said Father, “anyway, he left his grimoire in his old home in the abandoned district, I want you two to retrieve it.” \*Ahem\* Everyone looks at Maddie. “Is there something you wish to add Ms.Hatborc?” said Father. “Just wondering where my invite's at?” said Maddie. “Forgive me, I didn't wish to impose, given your history,” said Father. “But if you wish to join I won't stop you.” “Missed you too, boss,” said Maddie, winking at Father. “And don't worry-” Maddie pulls out a red and black card. “-we're all good.” \[\] Lee and Maddie wait for May by the exit. “So, how long has *this* been a thing?” said Maddie. “What? May coming on missions?” said Lee. “Yeah,” said Maddie, “Last time I checked she could beardly hold her own in a one-on-one.” “She helps out where she can,” said Lee, “Kinda hard to do this job solo, ya know. Not that I'm mad or anything.” “Good, because I'm not sorry,” said Maddie. The two stand in silence for a couple of seconds. “I mean...” said Lee as Maddie sighs, “You could have at least said something before you left.” “Wasn't really in a talking mood,” said Maddie, “ Still ain't.” “Still too tough to talk?” said Lee. Maddie shoots him a glare “You're one to talk,” said Maddie, “or do I need to remind you about Bridgeton? Then again you probably know more about it than me anyway.” 'That...that wasn't my call,” said Lee, “besides that was years ago, things changed.” “So if it came down to it, would you have told us the truth?” said Maddie “I'd do it in a heartbeat,” said Lee. Maddie scoffs and opens the door. “I'll meet you guys there,” said Maddie, “gonna make sure we don't walk into another surprise party.” Maddie closes the door behind her. Lee crouches, planting his face in his hands, and groans. Just around the corner, May stands there curious about the conversation. \[\] “In a heartbeat,” thought Maddie as she walked, “out of all the things to say.” She turns into an empty alleyway, checks her surroundings, and points her hand upward. A large amount of blood seeps through her pores, forming a tendril. The blood tendril elongates to the edge of a nearby roof and pulls Maddie up. “things have changed my ass. Why did I even come back?” “Because you missed him.” said a deeper version of Maddie's voice. “Of course I missed him, but...wait,” said Maddie, “Edge?” Blood seeps through the back of Maddie's shirt as a red man in a vest and trench coat appears out of the blood. “Yes ma'am,” said Edgeworth. “Don't you have better things to do than eavesdrop?” said Maddie. “No ma'am,” said Edgeworth, “Besides, I miss the human drama, it's so entertaining.” Maddie rolls her eyes and begins jumping from rooftop to rooftop. “So, what's the scoop?” “It's none of your business,” said Maddie. “Ma'am, you are my business,” said Edgeworth, “and I'm just making sure business is good. I'd hate for you to kick the bucket too soon.” “What, my immortal soul not good enough for you?” said Maddie. “No,” said Edgeworth, “Not yet anyway, but enough about me. What's going on with you, come on, talk to your demon.” Maddie stops and looks over the abandoned district. “...I almost killed Lee,” said Maddie, “and it was all his fault.” “Oo-o-oh!” said Edgeworth. “Go on!” “Later-” Maddie notices three guys walk into an abandoned building, “-we've got a job to do, and I'm feeling violent,” Edgeworth reveals a terrifying grin as he seeps back into Maddie's back. Maddie pulls out a phone and dials Lee. \[Inside The Building\] “Mr. Rick, are you sure....” “Capitan Rick,” said Rick. “Capitan Rick,” said Grunt One, “are you sure this building is safe? I mean these places are condemned for a reason.” Suddenly Grunt Two's foot falls through the floor, making a splash.” “Aw please let this be clean water,” said Grunt Two. “Man up! we've been given a mission,” said Rick, “the safety of the building is-” a wooden board falls and breaks over Rick's head. “-a nonfactor.” The two grunts stop dead after seeing that. “This is the last time you volunteer me for a mission,” said Grunt Two. grunt One cowers a bit and the two follow rick. \[Outside\] Maddie looks over the building, her eyes black and red. “I got three guys on the third floor, that's it.” “Even numbers,” said Lee, “We'll wait here, May, you fly up and see if they found the Grim. If we get confirmation then we jump them once they leave.” “Or,” said Maddie, “May and I could hit them from above and below, stealth style. Take them out of the equation entirely. You can wait out here just in case things go south.” “We don't know what kind of magic they have,” said Lee, “It's too much of a gamble.” “And I'm feeling lucky,” said Maddie “besides they're probably prepared for the two of you, but not me. I'll throw whatever plan they have into the shredder.” “Fine,” said Lee “but you'll go up top and I'll take the bottom with May.” “Deal,” said Maddie. \[Inside\] “How many floors are in this stupid death trap!” said Grunt Two. “sixteen,” said Rick, “and quiet down or you'll alert the enemy.” “Enemy! What enemy?” said Grunt One. “There's always an enemy,” said Rick, “lurking and waiting to strike from the shadows. which is why we must always stay vigilant and be aware of our surroundings.” A tendril drops from the ceiling and grabs Grunt One. Grunt Two tries to yell but is grabbed from the side by another tendril. Rick stops and turns around. “Useless rookies.” Something wet drops onto Rick's nose. He wipes it off and looks at it, his eyes widening once he notices that it's blood. Rick takes off, running up the stairs to the top floor as crazed laughter begins to follow him. Suddenly a powerful gust of wind pushes Rick to the top of the building. He flies into the hallway, quickly gets up, closes the door behind him. A green and white card appears and rick slams it against the door. The door quickly turns white with a quiet \*Thump\*. Someone tries to open the door but can't move it, this doesn't stop the blood from seeping under the door. Rick turns around and runs into the only open room just as the white door shatters open. Lee, May, and Maddie walk down the hall. “What the hell was that?” said Maddie. “Cornering him,” said Lee, “We're three stories up with no usable fire exits.” “Could have warned me, almost took me with 'em,” said Maddie. May bows her head in shame. “It's fine May, I wasn't talking about you,” said Maddie. “You want this now?” said Lee. “I didn't want to do *this* at all,” said Maddie. “If you have a problem with me then just say it,” said Lee, “quit dancing around expecting me to figure it out!” “It's not that hard to figure out,” said Maddie, “we never really finished anyway.” “Fine! Fine, I'm sorry ok,” said Lee, “I'm sorry I saved your life and didn't tell you.” “Don't you dare make it sound like I'm being unreasonable,” said Maddie, “You made a stupid deal because you didn't want to tell me I was dying from my magic.” May notices an orange glow coming from under one of the doors. “Guys,” said May. “I was just trying to help,” said lee “You know what would have helped,” said Maddie, “if you told anyone else instead of taking on all the responsibility like you always do!” The floor begins to shake as the wood begins to creak and break behind the glowing door. “Lee, Maddie!” said May. “It's my job as a leader to...” said Lee “Dating me shouldn't have been a fucking job!” said Maddie. Suddenly shards of rocks shatter the door and fly at Lee, Maddie, and May. *“Sdnah Enacirruh*,” said May. her hand turns into a gust of wind, pushing Lee and Maddie into a room. The wind also causes the rock shards to go everywhere, destroying the infrastructure of the building and causing the who building to collapse, with everyone inside.