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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.

"If you're ever interested you're welcome to my mycological library; if you have time later. I can tell you're someone who understands the language in it better than Quigley did."

"So Quigley was here while he was in hiding?"

"For a while yes; it was quite nice having him around."

I chuckled, "Well he didn't give the same impression when he threatened me for his sister kissing me..."

"He told me he cares deeply for Isadora, I'm sure he was just being protective. My brother would have done the same."

I nodded. "Guess I'd probably do the same for Sunny too when she's older."

"It's the natural order of things. You're the older sibling you'll do anything and everything to keep your younger siblings safe no matter the cost. I would know I'm the baby of my family."

The two of us set to work on our tidal charts, occasionally having friendly conversation. She seemed to speak fondly of Quigley's time here, which led me to a theory on why Violet said that obviously incorrect password worked.

"You and Quigley seem close..."

"I should hope so, he's my boyfriend."

I blinked and looked her over for a moment. "You're together?"

She nodded smiling as she worked. Based on his siblings' description of him, it didn't seem like a scientist like her would go for a dumbass like him. But I guess love works in crazy ways sometimes. If fate said these two should be together then who am I to question it? But I did want to make a snarky remark.

"Would you mind if I make a comment?"

"Depends on the kind of comment."

"He's got good taste."

"I'll accept that comment, thank you. What about you, is Isadora your girlfriend or something?"

"I wish..." I mumbled while my face felt uncomfortably hot.

She nodded in understanding. "I'm sure you'll see each other again someday, then you can tell her how you feel."

"It'd take a miracle for that to happen..."

I was referring to being able to tell Isadora how I feel, but I suppose I could have been talking about seeing them again in the first place.

After some time working, we eventually found that the sugar bowl is most likely to be under the ruins of Anwhistle Aquatics and shared our information with the others. Fiona explained the problems with going there though, as her mycology book said there was a fatal fungus living within that was man cultivated. But if we needed the sugar bowl then we'd have to go in anyway.

"I'll go in with you," Fiona said reassuringly, "My research will help protect us."

~Quigley's POV

After going down the current for some time, I was finally dropped at the stream bank, tired and completely soaked from the rapids. But my notebook was safe, that was the most important part. I pulled myself up and found I wasn't alone. I was quickly approached by a heavily pregnant woman with a taxi not far behind her on the trail.

"Kit? Is that you?"

Kit Snicket leaned down next to me and checked me over for injuries, "Quigley I was working on my mission and I saw you in the water with my spyglass. I've been following the stream for a long time. Are you alright?"

Kit was a very kind woman, but she had been through hardships herself.

"I could use some warming up," I replied with a weak smile.

She helped me into her car, gave me a blanket to help with the freezing cold, and we drove off.

"I got separated from the Baudelaires by the stream, did you see them?"

"I didn't, sorry. But I know where they are," Kit said, "I got a telegram from Captain Widdershins saying they boarded the Queequeg."

"Take me there," I commanded instantly, my grip on my notebook subconsciously tightened.

"I can't do that. I understand why you want to go so badly, but you have something else to help with. Jacqueline recently became the Duchess of Winnipeg, and I asked her for some resources. I'm putting you on a helicopter and you're going to go stay with your siblings until given further instructions from someone else."

I weighed the options in my head... be with Fiona again... or be with my family again. I really miss both of them.

But if I go to my family first then I can take them with me when I reunite with Fiona!

"Alright, can I at least dry off first?"

Kit made an amused sound. "Of course."

So while the Baudelaires were on the Queequeg with my doll, I recovered from my trip down the stream and was sent up in a helicopter to find my siblings at last. As it turned out, their hot air mobile home was high above the sea floating lazily through the sky and after some convincing of the owner, Hector, I got permission to climb aboard. My helicopter pilot said that I was to wait here until given further instructions so I had no choice but to stay.

Hector introduced himself and was rather shocked to see me. It was to be expected; he was one of the few volunteers who didn't know I was alive.

"Ok wait here while I get them for you," He said with a polite smile.

He went down into a hatch that led into the inside of the home as I stood on the surface admiring the airship. I may or may not have felt a little excited and anxious to see my family, but I was trying not to show it. Can't um... ruin my reputation you know. I heard the hatch open again and Hector crawled out followed by the two people I knew better than anyone.

"Duncan; Isadora..."

"Quigley...?"

"I missed you guys..."

~End of Chapter!

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