"An invitation to sing in New York, Lottie? I don't know.." Nica said. She was understandably concerned about her little sister being in New York City where there was said to be a lot of crime and not one of Carmen's. "Please?" Begged Charlotte, looking at Nica with puppy dog eyes. "It's only for a little while.." she added, watching as her sister caved in. "Fine.. but I'm having one of your girlfriend's henchmen protect you!" Nica sighed, letting her sister hug her tightly.

"Thank you, big sister!" She said with that beautiful smile of hers which always did her in when they were little before those damn bastards shot her right in front of the lakeshore strangler's little sister. It disgusted her when she found out the truth about her sister leaving her previous work and performing in concerts.. during that one show, she met her current girlfriend. While she was happy her sister found love at last, she still didn't trust Carmen because of Charlotte's past relationships ending all up in flames as so much blood was shedded and ended up being on her hands.

She watched as the angel of the stage went to her guardian in red to get her approval. Nica couldn't hear what they were saying, but Carmen looked like she agreed. "Hey, Charles? A word with you in private?" A small frown formed on her face as she followed her sister's lover towards the meeting room. Charles took the seat before her while Carmen took a chair in front of her. "So.. what's the reason you wanted to see me?" She asked as the lady in red crossed her legs. "Why don't you trust me, Charles?" She sighed gently before looking at Carmen dead in the eyes.

"I don't want my sister getting hurt again. All of her past relationships ended up in flames and crushed her soul.."

"Is that why you don't trust me? Because of that?"

That earned her a crisp nod as she fingered a knife that she kept near her which was a present from Charlotte all those tender years ago. "I see.. rest assured, she will be safe no matter what. She told me she got that tattoo to remind herself of the failure to protect her elder sister, you know." Lottie, you beautiful creature. Charles smiled. "I ain't surprised. Sis was always like that and looked forward to seeing you on the news when you busted criminals. When she heard about you defecting from ACME, she was crushed beyond words. It drove her to the point of which she wanted to confront you and ask why you left."

Carmen was shocked. Her little Lotte wanted to find her all those years ago when she found out? Now that.. that made her feel all her sins crawl all over her back. She gripped her hand tightly into a fist and slammed it into the tabletop's surface. "Damn it! Why was I so blind!?" She cursed, placing her right hand on her forehead. Clearly, she wanted to make it up to Charlotte for crushing her feelings years ago but didn't know what to do.. Charles grinned at her and tilted her head. "Chin up. I'm sure we'll find a way to fix this." She said as the leader was confused.

" 'we'? What do you mean by that?" She asked as Charles smiled. "Don't worry about it. Though.. I will tell you a few things about my sister since your dating her." He said as Carmen began to listen. "Ok.. I knew she liked flowers since she would always brighten whenever I give her favorite flowers after her shows. She likes musicals and reads her voodoo book sometimes." Carmen said, her eyes revealing that she wanted to spend time with the woman who she loved. Just then, Bugs Zapper burst into the room. "Carmen! Your girl just passed out and she's in the infirmary!" He said, watching his boss's face pale and drain of color.

"WHAT?!"

"WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN?!?"

"She was practicing for her show in New York with vocal warmups, then the entire stage darkened and when the lights came back on, She was already knocked out!"

"I think the wires were cut from what I could see, Carmen." Said Jane as she held up a few purposely cut cables. "I'm going to try and fix these when Charlie wakes up." She added, leaving the room. Now Carmen needed to know who cut the lines and knocked out HER girlfriend. Whoever it was clearly got some nerve to try to hurt her siren.. Charles was furious! Who the hell attempted to kill her sister?! All she knew was that he had to avenge her and prevent whoever it was from repeating it. Right now, Charlotte needed her and Carmen.

While she was pacing the floor, Charles went to her sister's side. Luckily, she was going to be ok, she just had a little lump on her head from where she got hit at. It would heal quite well if she just rested for a while. Looking at the calm yet peaceful sleeping face, she kissed the round button tip of her cute little nose and smiled. Don't ya worry your pretty little head off, my sweet innocent baby sis. I'm gonna find the bastard who hit ya.. and when I do.. you best believe I will have a little.. 'talk' with them, just as I did for you when we were young. She thought, her left eye twitching in insanity.

She left the room, praying that Charlotte would wake up the next day.. it honestly worried her to see her sister lying unconscious and with a mark where she got hit at. She also hoped that Carmen wouldn't do anything stupid while her girlfriend was recovering from being knocked out and slightly injured from the impact. Charles knew that she loved it when her angel sang on the stage in front of an entire crowd since she adored her fans and they adored her in return. She sighed, knowing that blood would be shed to protect Charlotte when she woke up.