AUTHOR'S NOTE: Here is the conclusion of Altava Theory! I'm sorry if I confused some of you with the reason Philip kidnapped Emmy. First off, I didn't consider "why" until I got near the end of this story, then had a "I should have thought more through this" moment. I didn't make it a huge deal in the story, but in chapter 27, Robot Rowland explained that Philip wanted revenge on Layton for taking the teaching job he wanted. This is why he kidnapped someone close to Layton, who ended up being Emmy. I hope that clears up the confusion:) Anyhoo, Here's the epilogue!

Epilogue:

-Two Weeks Later-

Layton and company had managed to return to Nalah's hometown, Elsmonte, after Emmy "persuaded" Philip's goons to sail them to their desired destination. They had to take their time explaining everything to Nalah's mother, who nearly fainted in horror over the entire thing. They were invited to stay the night, and left for London the next morning.

Luke and Flora had given Nalah their address, and the three of them now corresponded regularly. Emmy's ankle healed rather quickly, and despite everything that had happened, she was back to her chipper self in no time. She and the Professor sat on the couch in his office. The professor had some news for Emmy.

"Are you serious?" Emmy looked completely surprised.

Layton nodded. "I talked to Dean Delmona, and he agreed to it."

Emmy smiled. "So I can really come back?"

"Yes, you are reinstated as my assistant, that is, if you want to." Layton waited for an answer.

Emmy couldn't stop smiling. "Of course I want to!" She jumped up from her seat on the couch and hugged the professor.

Layton chuckled. "I had a feeling you would say that."

Emmy let go and leaned back. "Well, someone attempting to kidnap me turned into a good thing in the end."

Layton shook his head. "It wasn't good when it happened."

Emmy nodded. "I know. I'm sorry about all of that. I shouldn't have let myself get caught."

Layton put his hand up to stop Emmy's apology. "Don't apologize, my dear. It was not your fault. I should have-"

"Don't you dare blame yourself." Emmy interrupted. "You blame yourself far too often."

Layton frowned. "I wasn't there when you got captured."

"What did you tell me that night at your house?" Emmy asked.

Layton thought for a moment. "I promised that I would solve the mystery." he stated.

"And you promised that it would all turn out alright in the end." Emmy added.

The professor smiled. "I guess I did."

Emmy looked up at him. "And did it?"

Layton wrapped his arm around Emmy and placed a soft kiss on her forehead. "I believe it did."

Emmy leaned her head against the professor's shoulder and smirked. "And another mystery has been solved."

AUTHOR'S NOTE: Well, there was the ending of Altava Theory! I hope you enjoyed it! Sorry it was so short. I'm not the best a writing epilogues. Now that Emmy is Professor Layton's assistant again, I have an opening for a sequel later on:) I now have my next story in mind- Through the Top Hat! (Professor Layton/Alice in Wonderland) I still need to figure out all of the characters and which storyline I'm going by (there are so many different versions of this story!) I will begin this as soon as possible. THANKS FOR READING:)