"Of course!" Everyone has been searching the eternal Arcaic magic! It's legendary! It's said to hold the key to the lost city of Atlantis. But, how did you get it?" Maggie asked curiously.

Mitchie closed her eyes and tapped her fingers against her chin as she leaned it against the armrest.

"I take it you've heard of mermaids before?" she smirked.

Maggie looked at her in shock. "You met a mermaid?! But their almost as rare as the Arcaic magic itself! Is that how you healed me?!

"Sort of." She replied before sighing. "It's a long story. One I don't have time to tell even if I wanted to. Let's just say I did them a favour. And they repaid me with my Arcia shield. I only ever use it in extreme emergencies. Unfortunately I'm not allowed to tell you any more. So, are you ready to join my team?"

Maggie sighed. "I guess. But I know there is more to the story. I will find out, whether you tell me or not." she replied, sheer determination in her eyes.

Mitchie's eyes rose in amusement at her accusation. 

"Do what you want. But I have to warn you, whatever you think you might find, don't expect it to be good." she replied.

Maggie stared at the young detective, shocked and slightly scared at her statement. 

In that split second Maggie saw something she never expected to see reflected in Mitchie's eyes.

Hurt. Fear. And pure rage.

Mitchie rose from her seat and walked out of the room without a word. 

Maggie pondered over what she had just seen moments ago.

She's hiding something.

Whatever it is, it's not good.

Maggie smiled to herself.

Seems I'm not the only one with secrets.

She's got guts, I'll give her that.

Seems we're more alike than I thought.

Let's hope she can handle it. 

And then we might just get along.

As long as he doesn't get in my way.

Suddenly a loud clatter echoed round the whole apartment, followed by a sharp smack and a series of yells.

Maggie laughed and sighed at the crazy situation she had gotten herself into.

Seems I better join the in the fun, she thought as she clambered off the bed and jumped over Veggie brains unconscious body and out of the room, to be met by complete and utter chaos and a devilish grin.

"Hello again, Magpie." a familiar face, sneered at her.

"Oh, bugger."