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| - Luke: (voice over) It started as a game. Luke: (voice over) Since then, Professor Layton has had many exciting adventures, selling 7.3 million copies to fans all over the world. Luke: (voice over) Today, we visit one of the Professor’s earliest most intriguing investigations. With his apprentice number 1, Luke. That’s me by the way. Luke: (voice over): As Professor Layton, makes the lead from game.. to movie… Layton: Luke, I think I finally got to the bottom of this mystery. Luke: I can’t see a solution Professor. [The flashlight is pointed at his face and he shields his face from the light.] Uh, now I can’t.. see at all. Layton: Our villain, escaped through this room. Luke: [turns on his flashlight] But.. there’s no way out of here. Layton: [chuckles] Remember, this case began with the impossible. Layton: That letter threatened that the bell would be silenced. But it wasn’t the bell that vanished, it was its sound. Layton: The clue to this room was written [blows the dust off the sun tile] at the tower entrance. [He picks up the sun tile.] “The stars and planets align. You will see your way”. Luke: But, what’s the answer Professor? Layton: Now listen. A true gentleman, must always be patient Luke. Luke: Uh-huh. Layton: People have long watched the stars and planets move together. Luke: So Professor, the answer is in the stars. [He points his flashlight at Layton’s face.] Layton: Yes, in a manner of speaking. Luke: Woah! But this is… Luke: (voice over) And so it was. The Professor Layton solved another mystery. One that had puzzled all of London. Layton: The only one who could have silenced that bell.. [He turns around and points at a short elderly woman.] is you! Don Paolo: Layton, you’ll pay for this! Luke: Don Paolo! Layton: [runs past Luke and stops at Flora] Luke! Luke: [running past Layton and Flora] Right! Layton: Flora, you stay here. [Layton runs off.] Flora: Professor! Chelmey: After him! Barton: Right, come on! Luke: (voice over) Once again, the Professor made the front page of The London Times. But the Professor is not just a brilliant puzzle solver. He is also an eminent archaeologist! Archaeologist, puzzle solver, and, true gentleman. Luke (voice over): I’m Luke, his apprentice. [Luke checks the university letterbox and sorts out the letters.] I handle the Professor’s letters, requesting him to solve puzzles. Luke: (voice over) I also make tea. And tidy up. Because the Professor never has time. Luke: (voice over) My special talent, is that I can talk to animals. Sort of. Luke: (voice over) I’ve been the Professor’s apprentice for a while now. I’m learning to solve puzzles like the Professor. Luke: (voice over) And I hope that one day, I too will be a true gentleman. Luke: The one who holds the key to this mystery.. [He turns around and points to the camera.] is you! [He points to a wall.] It’s you! [He points to a top corner of the room.] It’s you! Luke: Hmm.. You- (flustered) Uh.. uh it’s you that uh, tidy up next. Layton: [chuckles] Luke, do you remember this song? Luke: Isn’t that the.. one Janice used to sing? Layton: Yes. [He hands Luke the vinyl cover of Janice’s song. The cover is titled “The Eternal Diva” and has Janice featured on the front with her signature.] Luke: I can’t believe it’s 3 years since that case. Luke: (voice over) Janice Quatlane was the Professor’s student before becoming a famous opera singer. One day, she sent a letter and some tickets. [An image of the letter and tickets appear over the scene of Janice.] Luke: (voice over) That letter pulled us into a complicated mystery, that would take all our wits to solve. Layton: (whispering) Luke, that instrument is Oswald Whistler’s new Detragon. [The camera pans up to show the many instruments of the Detragon.] They say it allows one musician to play music as rich as a whole orchestra. Hm, and I must say, it is very beautiful. Luke: (whispering) Not as beautiful as Janice’s voice Professor. Janice: (voice over) Dear Professor, I need your help. Something astonishing has happened recently. And I don’t know who else to turn to. Janice: (voice over) Melina Whistler, a friend of mine who died last year, came to speak to me. Janice: (voice over) In a body of a 7 year old girl. Janice: (voice over) I know this sounds impossible, but.. the girl knows things, only Melina and I could know. When I asked her if this was possible, she told me, Little Girl: "I had been given the gift of eternal life, Janice." [She smiles.] Luke: Professor, do you believe this girl could really have eternal life? Layton: [reading a book] I don’t know Luke. But, the key to all of this could be at the theater we’ve been invited to. Emmy: Then let’s hurry. Luke: Please be more careful Emmy! Emmy: You’d better get used to this sort of thing. [wagging her finger] If you want to be Professor Layton’s.. [She looks back at Luke.] second assistant. Luke: Second assistant?! [He tries to struggle out of his seat but manages to lunge out at Emmy’s driver seat with his seatbelt still on.] I am not his second assistant! Emmy: Oh. [scoffs] You are not? Luke: I am his APPRENTICE! [Luke lets go of the seat and the seatbelt retracts him back to his seat. He crosses his arms.] And, I am his apprentice.. [points out his index finger] number 1! Emmy: [laughs] Did the Professor say that to you? Luke: [nervous and tries to act innocent] Umm. sort of. Err.. Layton: Emmy, how is your research going? Emmy: Well, it appears that it’s not only this girl who was talking about eternal life. London is full of rumours and stories. They say with enough money and the right connection, you can buy the gift of eternal life. Layton: Eternal life? [He looks at the book.] The Eternal Kingdom. Luke: What’s the Eternal Kingdom? Layton: [looks back at Luke] It’s the title of the opera Janice is starring in. Emmy: It is the past opera Oswald Whistler has written in.. years. Luke: [flipping through his notebook] Oswald.. Whistler. Whistler.. I knew it! Janice’s friend Melina, was called Whistler! Oswald Whistler and Melina Whistler! Layton: [handing Luke the book he was holding] Melina was Oswald Whistler’s daughter. Luke: (reading aloud) “I dedicate this opera to the memory of my daughter, Melina.” Oh Professor look! That’s Dr. Schrader! Layton: But of course. The opera is based on the legend of Ambrosia, the Eternal Kingdom. My old mentor Dr. Schrader is an expert on Ambrosia. Layton: But the only proof he’s ever found is part of Ambrosia’s sea. The kingdom is such a mystery, no one even knows where it was. Luke: [writing in his notebook] The Eternal Kingdom.. Ambrosia.. Layton: Continue your research Emmy. Emmy: [snaps a photo with her camera] Of course I will, Professor. Luke: What a strange looking theater. Layton: Perhaps it is supposed to represent Ambrosia. Luke: What’s the legend about Professor? Layton: It is said that that the kingdom was once ruled by a beautiful queen who loved music above all else. The people of the kingdom adored their queen. Layton: But one day, she fell terribly ill. Layton: But the people tried everything to save her. But they did not succeed. The queen died just as a remedy was discovered. The elixir of eternal life. The people mourned the queen they had failed to save. They decided to drink the elixir of eternal life. Layton: They will live forever and wait for their queen to be returned. Reborn. For those who believe Ambrosia still exists, hidden somewhere awaiting for their queen to return. But no one knows the truth. But the kingdom has never been found. Luke: Bravo! Luke: Professor! Why aren’t people clapping? Masked Man: Ladies and gentlemen! [He bows.] Welcome, to my theater, the Crown Patone. You are truly fortunate. But tonight, you will witness a miracle. Marco Brock: Bravo! Celia: Finally, what I’ve been waiting to hear. Frederick Bargland: [stroking his beard] I tell you it’s a miracle I stayed to wait this long. Masked Man: As was promised when you purchased your tickets, tonight, one person from the audience gathered here will receive.. the gift of eternal life. Luke: The gift of eternal life? Layton: It would seem that we were the only ones who didn’t know about this. Masked Man: However, there is one condition. Curtis: What condition? Masked Man: All of you gathered here that are going to play a little game. The rules are simple. The prize for the lucky winner... eternal life. But those of you who lose, will lose your lives. Marco: Our lives? What’s going on? Masked Man: You must admit, this is a small risk, for those desiring such a big prize. Annie Dretche: Eternal lives, instant death. Well, what a twist. How ingenious. Old Man: (sitting next to Annie) You can’t be serious. We aren’t going to put up with this. Frederick: [stroking his beard] Speak for yourself. I’ve only got 6 months to live. Yoohoo, I’ll play your game. I’ll play whatever you want. Woman: This is just terrible. Let me through! Luke: Professor! Inspector Grosky: Fear not! [He flashes his Police ID.] I am Inspector Grosky of the Yard. My finely honed investigation showed something suspicious would happen in this theater tonight. And I am here to put a stop to it. Ladies and gentlemen, no one will lose their lives. I, Inspector Grosky of the Yard have arrested this diabolical criminal. Layton: Are you quite sure of that.. Inspector? Grosky: I say Layton, is that you? Layton: [tips his hat] At your service. Grosky: [looks at Luke] Who is your little friend? Luke: Luke Triton! (To be continued... feel free to contribute and continue!)
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