"When you need him most, he appears in a blink of time. It is he who shall solve your wonders. It is he who shall find the culprits behind every crime. Hmm... who might this mysterious being be? Read to find out!" ~Detective
Vancouver, British Columbia
AT DOM AND JAMES' HOUSE
Detective Dom, adorned in a classic detective outfit, walked through the bustling streets of Vancouver, British Columbia. His determination to solve mysteries extended beyond the confines of the town, reaching out to cases around the world. Recently, Detective Dom received a quest – a challenge to unravel the mystery of the missing golden bone.
Accepting the mission with a confident nod, Detective Dom set out to gather clues scattered across Vancouver. His keen eyes scanned the surroundings, searching for any hint that would lead him to the elusive golden bone. The city, alive with the rhythm of daily life, became his crime scene, and every corner held the potential for a breakthrough.
As he investigated, Detective Dom decided to pay a visit to his brother, James, suspecting that he might be involved in the mysterious disappearance. Bursting into their shared living space, Detective Dom greeted James with an air of authority.
"James, I need to ask you some questions about the missing golden bone. Any information could be crucial to solving this case," Detective Dom declared.
James, engrossed in a game, looked up, feigning innocence. "Golden bone? I have no idea what you're talking about."
Detective Dom leaned in, his detective instincts on high alert. "Don't play coy, James. I know you're hiding something. Where were you on the night of the disappearance?"
James chuckled, "Seriously, Dom? I don't have your golden bone."
Detective Dom, undeterred, adopted a serious expression. "I sense hesitation in your voice. Perhaps you're too shy to confess. Shyness won't save you in the court of detective justice."
James, sensing the absurdity of the situation, couldn't contain his laughter. "Detective justice? You've been watching too many detective shows, bro."
Detective Dom remained stoic. "Your laughter won't stop me. I'll get to the bottom of this mystery."
In response, James decided to take a more direct approach. He playfully tapped Detective Dom on the head, causing him to break character and burst into laughter.
"Come on, Detective Dom, you're being ridiculous. I genuinely don't know anything about a golden bone," James insisted, trying to suppress his own laughter.
Detective Dom, wiping away tears of amusement, conceded, "Alright, alright. I guess your shyness is the perfect alibi. You're free to go."
James shook his head, grinning, "You and your detective antics. I'll never understand."
As James retreated to his room, shaking his head at the absurdity of the situation, Detective Dom couldn't help but giggle. "His shyness never fails."
Adventure Bay
AT THE LOOKOUT
Detective Dom, undeterred by the lack of progress in Vancouver, decided to teleport to Adventure Bay, where Blas and Iggy were currently spending their time. With a flash of light, Detective Dom appeared in the vibrant town, ready to continue his quest for the missing golden bone.
His first stop was Iggy, the energetic and mischievous member of the group. Detective Dom approached Iggy with a stern expression, determined to extract information.
"Iggy, I need to know about the missing golden bone. Have you seen anything suspicious?" Detective Dom inquired.
Iggy, wide-eyed and startled, stuttered, "I—I don't know anything about it!"
Detective Dom's intense gaze, however, proved too much for Iggy to handle. In a burst of fear, Iggy darted away, leaving Detective Dom alone in his pursuit of justice.
Undeterred, Detective Dom then turned his attention to Blas, suspecting him based on no evidence at all. Convinced that Blas was the culprit, Detective Dom approached him with an air of authority.
"Blas, I know you're involved in the disappearance of the golden bone. Confess now, and it might go easier for you," Detective Dom asserted.
Blas, caught off guard by the accusation, decided to play along. He picked up his guitar and started playing some energetic rock music, accepting the blame with a smirk.
"You got me, Detective Dom. Guilty as charged," Blas declared, rocking out on his guitar.
Detective Dom, satisfied with his deductive skills, nodded approvingly. "I knew it. Your rock and roll crimes won't go unnoticed."
However, Blas quickly realized the absurdity of the situation. "Wait a minute, what? I didn't steal anything! I was just playing along."
Detective Dom, momentarily caught off guard, maintained his composure. "Playing along, huh? We'll see about that."
Blas, now frustrated, yelled at Detective Dom. "This is ridiculous, Detective! I didn't steal anything. Get your facts straight!"
Detective Dom, unfazed by the outburst, decided to switch gears. "Fine, Blas. Let's work together to find the real culprit. Where were you when the golden bone went missing?"
Blas, calming down, explained, "I was with Brando. He found this rare bone and was showing it off. Maybe it's the one you're looking for."
Detective Dom's eyes lit up. "A rare bone? That could be it! Lead the way, Blas. We might be onto something."
Blas, relieved that Detective Dom was finally focusing on actual clues, led him through Adventure Bay. The vibrant town, normally a hub of excitement, now became the stage for their investigation. However, no luck as neither found Brando around.
"Of course he's not around here. He must be in Brisbane then," Blas said with a yawn.
"So be it," Detective Dom answered. "Time to get to the bottom of all of this!"
Brisbane, Queensland
AT THE HEELER HOUSE
With the missing golden bone still eluding Detective Dom's grasp, he decided to teleport to Brisbane, Queensland, where Brando resided. Determination etched on his face, Detective Dom confronted Brando, ready to extract any information that might lead to the elusive artifact.
"Brando, I need to know about the missing golden bone. Have you seen anything suspicious?" Detective Dom interrogated, his detective persona on full display.
Brando, somewhat annoyed by the relentless questioning, replied, "For the last time, Detective Dom, I haven't seen anything! Stop bothering me."
Detective Dom, undeterred by the resistance, repeated the question with unwavering persistence. "Tell me the truth, Brando. It's crucial to solving this case. Have you seen the golden bone?"
Brando sighed, growing increasingly frustrated. "No, Detective. Why don't you go bother someone else?"
Detective Dom, not satisfied with the answers, continued the interrogation. "Are you sure, Brando? This is your last chance to come clean."
Brando, now visibly irritated, retorted, "You're such an annoying detective, Dom! I already told you, I don't know anything about the golden bone."
Despite Brando's resistance, Detective Dom wasn't ready to give up. He needed to explore every avenue to crack the case.
Beach City, Stormwind City, Hurricane (Utah), and Orgrimmar (Locations vary per team aide's residence)
Turning his attention to the Phoenix Gang aides – Coral, Felix, Tangie, and Taurro – Detective Dom interrogated them next.
"Have any of you seen the missing golden bone?" Detective Dom questioned, eyes narrowing.
The aides were confused about Detective Dom's case, each shaking their heads no. Coral spoke up as the first suspect, "No, Detective. I've been busy with my own missions. I wouldn't mess with something like a golden bone."
Felix answered next, "I've got better things to do than stealing bones."
"I'm a rabbit, not a dog," Tangie answered next.
Taurro was the last suspect, and, of course, not responsible for the mystery and replied in an angry tone, "Who dares accuse me of puppy stuff!? AHHH!!!"
Vancouver, British Columbia
AT STANLEY PARK
Detective Dom, running out of suspects, was left with one more individual to interrogate – Chiko Phoenix. The mastermind behind the Phoenix Gang, Chiko's involvement seemed increasingly likely.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AT CHIKO'S HOUSE
With a determined resolve, Detective Dom teleported to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where Chiko resided. He approached Chiko's door with a steely expression, his detective instincts on high alert. As he knocked, the door swung open, revealing a puzzled Chiko.
"Why are you at my door, Detective Dom?" Chiko inquired, a hint of annoyance in his voice.
Detective Dom, with an air of certainty, explained the clues he had gathered and the interrogations he conducted. The pieces of the puzzle were slowly falling into place, leading him to an unexpected conclusion.
"After carefully analyzing the clues and interrogating the suspects, I've deduced that the person who stole the missing golden bone is none other than you, Chiko," Detective Dom asserted.
Chiko's eyes widened in surprise and then narrowed in frustration. "What? That's absurd! I haven't stolen anything!"
Detective Dom, confident in his deductive skills, retorted, "The evidence points to you, Chiko. Don't try to deny it."
The two engaged in a heated argument, each holding their ground. The tension in the room escalated as accusations flew back and forth. However, before the conflict could escalate further, a surprise visitor arrived.
James, having just shown up for a visit, interrupted the confrontation. "Hey, Detective Dom, you left your wallet at home."
Detective Dom, momentarily distracted, turned to James. "Oh, thanks, James. I've been caught up in this investigation."
James, noticing something golden in Detective Dom's back pocket, reached for it. To everyone's surprise, it was the missing golden bone.
"Dom? What is this?" James exclaimed, his eyes narrowing in confusion and frustration.
Detective Dom, caught off guard, chuckled nervously. "Oh, that? Must have slipped into my pocket during the investigation."
Chiko, now infuriated, yelled, "You blamed me for stealing it when you had it all along?!"
The rest of the Phoenix Gang, who had arrived at the scene, looked at Detective Dom with a mix of disbelief and anger.
Detective Dom, trying to diffuse the tension, grinned and said, "Guess this detective solved the case in an unexpected manner."
The room fell into stunned silence before the entire Phoenix Gang erupted in unison, yelling, "DOMINIC!!!!!!"
END OF CHAPTER