Zoe found herself facing her mothers' old office like what she had seen n the flashback during the battle against Mobious. It was in a huge building that was nearly deserted. Apparently, after her mothers' death, many had given up on this company. As the new leader, Zoe's first task was to get new workers' for DoA. Queen Arlina had offered her extra help, the Flame Sisters.
"This place is a dump!" Ricky frowned at the dusty walls and stained hallways. "I thought it was in construction!"
"That was ten years ago, Ricky," Zahira said while lifting her paws away from dripping ceilings. "Now, we have to help rebuilt Mrs. Samantha's last property!"
Jane dry coughed to get their attention and when they looked at her, she was holding up cleaning equipment. Her subtleness made them jump slightly and Blaze lifted a brow in a questioning manner. "Ninjutsu," was all she answered.
Zoe laughed at their reactions while entering the office. "Okay, I'll take this office, you guys can work on the lower floor," she explained while lifting the feather duster with a smile.
As they separated to work, Zoe entered the office and looked around. The stained walls were replaced of painted over, leaving no evidence of her mothers' death. Yet she knew, in that place, Samantha Mckelsi had taken her own life in hopes to lighten the heart of her best friend. Zoe walked towards cupboards to clear up any mess and was surprised to see documents, neatly arranged. On top was a picture of the five friends and she smiled. 'Mother… I got to inherit your job, and I will do my best!'
Her eyes caught a document entitled 'TOP SECRET' and Zoe pulled it out of the pile. The title alone made a shiver run through her spine in astonishment. 'So it's true… She might still be around…' The file name was printed in large letters, 'FLAME SISTER 1; Airania Flame'.
Meanwhile, somewhere in a dark kingdom, King Vector sat on his throne looking grumpy and frustrated. His crows had reported Mobious' capture and his inside spy managed to make his plans begin. Things were going his way.
"Don't worry, Samantha. I'll make sure your death isn't wasted. The Flame Kingdom caused both you and Mary's death… I will avenge you!" he cackled while looking at a picture frame.
And as his cackles echoed throughout the dark country, a werewolf and his master stood a few meters away with looks of concern on their faces. Zamba looked up at his master with drooped ears and frowned; "This isn't going to end well, Your Highness. We must warn them!"
"They won't listen to me or you, Zamba…" The princess frowned while pulling her hood over her head. "We must do this alone, for them…"
They watched King Vector's army training in the courtyard before turning their backs and walked away. They would have to set things right on their own, despite the fact they were criminals. They would do anything to protect what's truly important for the kingdom.