A Series of Unfortunate Events One Shots

Memory Lane Part 9

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~Violet's POV

Once we were in the submarine I explained that Quigley told me he'd been here before. I didn't give all the details, because I'm pretty sure that they'll be able to figure it out themselves once we meet the crew. The door to the hall opened and we were greeted by a man in a captain's uniform smiling at us. He introduced himself as Captain Widdershins, and mentioned that he knew our parents. (That wasn't surprising anymore, most of our guardians did.) He also had strange verbal tick to say "aye" in most every sentence.

Once we were led to the main deck we were greeted by Fiona and to our surprise Phil from the Lucky Smells Lumber Mill was living here now; it was nice to see him doing well for himself. Fiona looked just like the picture Quigley showed me, except I could tell she was worried about her sweetheart. It was the look in her eyes that gave it away. Her stepfather explained that their current mission was to look for the missing sugar bowl, and during this moment Fiona very softly asked to meet me in private so we could talk. I assume she wanted details about Quigley's absence as fast as possible. I know the feeling; I'd give anything to know where Duncan is right now too.

Upon finding out what we needed to do to help out, Fiona took us downstairs to the barracks so we could get into some more comfortable attire. I finished changing first and went out into the hall and saw Fiona motion for me to join her in a nearby room. Once we were alone, she was finally able to speak freely.

"My stepfather knows I'm worried but he insists that I focus on my job so we can stay on schedule. Now tell me everything, how do you know Quigley and why isn't he with you?"

"Believe me, we wish we could have brought him to you," I replied. "When we went down the stream he fell off our sled and got taken down the opposite path. We don't know where he is."

Fiona frowned. "...He might not be ok?"

"He's very resilient," I assured her, "He was more concerned with protecting his notebook from the water."

I saw her smile a little at that. "Well I guess I can only hope he made it out ok..."

"And you should. We met him just yesterday..."

I explained what had happened on Mount Fraught while we were trying to save Sunny.

"So... when you were climbing the waterfall... he was alone with you?"

She gave me a strange look. She couldn't think I- oh my god she's jealous.

"Oh no no no! I swear nothing happened! I'm in a relationship with his brother Duncan and we're completely faithful. No when we were on the waterfall Quigley told me all about you, he wouldn't shut up about it, and he even showed me his picture of the two of you in his notebook."

Fiona gave me a relieved smile, her face went a little pink, and pulled out her own teal notebook to show me she had the same picture. "I'm sorry for doubting you... it's been so long since I was last able to talk to him I just got scared that's all."

"No I totally understand I would think the same in that situation. But he does really miss you."

"I miss him too, and thank you for your honesty."

"You're welcome, I'm glad you two are happy together."

"Me too... I wonder if he still hates it when I call him Quiggles," She said with a little smirk.

I snorted at the silly, but oddly adorable, pet name. "I'm sure he might warm up to it."

~Klaus' POV

Our new friend Fiona showed me to the submarine's impressive library so I could work on deciphering the tidal charts. She's perfectly nice; I'm glad we get along. And having something to work on does help take my mind off of my worries for my secret love Isadora. I know Duncan will keep his sister safe no matter what but that doesn't stop me from worrying.