A Series of Unfortunate Events One Shots

Memory Lane Part 10

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~Violet's POV

"You're sure these dive suits will protect us?" It had been a couple hours but we had reached the grotto and were preparing to journey inside.

"Absolutely," Fiona replied, "I've been diving plenty of times before and they're perfectly safe. Are you sure you want Sunny to come?"

"We prefer to stay together as much as possible," Klaus said as he helped secure our sister inside her little dive suit.

Sunny made a sound of agreement. I don't like the idea of going into the grotto but we didn't have a choice. Fiona was certain that we would be fine as long as we get out before the mushrooms wax again. As we finished getting ready and gathering our materials, I glanced at a clock on the wall and thought about what day it was, in a few hours it would be my 15th birthday. I didn't want to bother anyone with this information though. I'm not sure if Klaus or Sunny remembered and it simply wasn't important right now. We grabbed several flashlights to help us see in the dark waters and Fiona brought a waterproof bag so we could transport the sugar bowl if we found it.

We were each given a comm-device to be able to talk underwater, and Fiona had one that was directly linked to the Queequeg just in case. And once we had everything, we were ready for our mission. I kept a tight grip on Sunny's hand as the four of us climbed out of the submarine into the murky depths. We went down to the sea floor before getting to move forward. Fiona led the way inside, having memorized the map of the area. (I assume she learned a few things from Quigley on the matter)

"It's awful dark down here," Klaus said.

"Sunlight can't come down this far," Fiona replied searching the area with her flashlight.

"You're sure there's nothing dangerous living down here right," I asked.

"Don't worry we're not in anything's territory so we should be safe. I found something interesting though."

Fiona pointed her flashlight slightly above us at what we recognized as a V.F.D. insignia on the cave walls. "We're close," She noted.

"What was Anwhistle Aquatics anyway," Klaus asked, "You told us it burned down but you didn't mention what they did there."

"It was a science facility from what I have been told," Fiona explained, "I was 6 when it burned down so I never saw it myself. My stepfather said he'd been there once or twice when it was still running though."

"Does he know what it was for?"

"I don't know, but I found a spot where we can surface. I'll go first to make sure it's safe."

We watched as Fiona swam up to the surface. After several seconds she gave us the all clear and we followed her up. The four of us emerged in an underground area that looked to have been part building and part cave at the same time. There was a mess of debris lying everywhere and part of the floor was tile while the rest was dirt. In the center of the cave was a spiral metal staircase that led up into the building ruins. The area was illuminated by a few, still-functioning, lamps lying around, but we used our flashlights to see better anyway.

"I don't see any sign of the Medusoid Mycelium." Fiona said, while taking off her helmet. "It should be safe for a while." We removed our helmets too and set them aside in a pile.

"Looks like the place was ransacked," I said looking around. "Are you sure it was the fire that caused this?"

"Like I said, I don't know all the details."

"Do you know what's in the sugar bowl," Klaus asked.

Fiona shook her head, "I've been told it's going to save a lot of people from a terrible fate. But that's all I know; stepfather didn't tell me more than that."