The Final Part
Amber ran down the sidewalks of Hollywood like her life depended on it. With Lindy’s life spared and Doyle’s life ended, whoever owned the Fraggle Fund was now a moot point to Aurora, for she had only one thing on her mind: murder. As she chased Amber at a blindingly fast pace, Aurora emitted animal-like moans and was clawing the air. Finally she leapt and pinned Amber to the ground. As she raised the Slasher ring in the air, she screamed “If I am not denied anything else for the rest of my life, I will have the pleasure of killing you tonight!"
“Go ahead, kill me.” said Amber with not a crack in her voice. “I’ve had romance, I’ve had adventure, and I’ve had an overall wonderful life. If you kill me, I’ll have accomplished more in my twenty-five years than you have in your miserable, pathetic existence.”
“Oh, that’s right, sweetie: insult the woman holding you down with a poison-tipped ring on her finger.” spat Aurora. “I may be pathetic, but at least I still have my manners.” Just then, the sound of police sirens filled the street as a squad car pulled up. From it came Officer Goldman, Chamberlain, and Lindy. Taffy from the antique store remained inside.
Goldman wrenched Aurora off of Amber and threw her on top of the car. “Is this the woman, Taffy?" asked Goldman.
“Yes, Officer, that’s the woman who stole my glass platypus without playing!" cried Taffy.
“Lady, you have got to be the dumbest criminal I’ve ever met. I mean, what crook would write that she stole something on the back of her business card?" Goldman asked Aurora as he handcuffed her.
“That simpleton bear!" shrieked Aurora. “Well, either way, I won’t be forgotten, for mine was a magnificent crime spree that will go down in history! The Barrow Gang, Ness, Capone, Dillinger- all amateurs! I am the god of crime!"
“Wow… you really are that stupid.” quipped Goldman as he forced Aurora into the car. He then turned to Chamberlain and said “Thank you for calling us, Mr. Harrison. With your confession, we’ll be able to put her away for a long time. You folks have a good night now.” Goldman got into his squad car and drove away.
“Amber, are you all right?" asked Chamberlain.
“Yeah, I’ll be fine; you really saved me, guys.” said Amber tearfully.
“Well, you saved mine. If Chamberlain taught me anything, it’s to repay your debts. Plus it was a life worth saving. You turned out to be not so bad after all.” said Lindy as he and Amber shared a tender hug.
“Aw, thank you, Lindy. Incidentally, if there’s anything I can do for you…” started Amber.
“Well, I guess I’ll be needing an escort for the ‘Hey, That’s My Penguin!' premiere.” replied Lindy.
“Consider it done, pal.” said Amber with a smile.
“Come on, all; let’s go back to the hotel. It turned out to be not such a bad vacation after all.” said Chamberlain.
“Well, it sure beat the night shift at the country club.” replied Amber. The trio laughed heartily as they walked down the road back to the Hotel Veronique.
THE END