Summer, Mina’s Apartment, 7:15 AM in the morning

  Mina awoke, held tight in the arms of two loving people. On her right, was Ashley, her curly poof of orange hair creating a pillow all by itself. She wore black lingerie and laid on her side, her arms across Mina’s collarbone.

  On her left, William “Blind” Justice, who had fully returned to life 7 months ago. He slept shirtless and even with a scar across his toned chest, his chocolate abs and pecs were more mouth watering than actual chocolate.

  Mina had gotten used to both of their presence in her life. It was tough sometimes, being in a triad, especially with two people who used to be mortal foes, but they made it work. After all, they both loved her and she loved them. Even catty Ashley has become a lot more docile after her wild stint at that night club.

  Yes, this triad was nearly perfect. Except for one thing…Mina scrunched up her eyes and winced. “Bathroom!” she exclaimed, stirring both of her partners.

  “Wuh?!” Blind said, shaking his head. He didn't have any eyes, but he narrowed his eyebrows above his visor. “Did you really have to scream that, Mi-Mi? I thought there was a fire!”

  Ashley growled a bit like the cat-esque prosecutor she was. “And I was having a wonderful dream too. I dreamed we went to an all-you-can eat fish buffet downtown and I was in my underwear.”

  “Sounds embarrassing and unpleasant!” Mina said, shaking her head.

  “So were you!” Ashley said, a glint in her emerald eyes.

  “Ah that's okay then!” Mina said, and she squirmed anxiously. “I’m sorry I woke you two. Can you ever forgive me?”

  Both Ashley’s regular green eyes, and Blind’s electronically assisted vision met Mina's eyes. She reached behind her head, and let out an innocent giggle.

  Both prosecutors looked at each other. “You're lucky you're cute…” they both said.

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  “Yay!” Mina exclaimed and she practically jumped out of bed. She was so delighted to have two of the best partners she could ever ask for. Grabbing her charged E-Phone from the dresser, and skipping all the way to the bathroom, she nearly crashed into the door. Carefully, she stepped inside.

  Her auburn eyes gazed at herself in the mirror. Her long brown hair was a bit straggly and thick, rolling all the way down to her back. Slight pale circles were beneath her eyes, but they were fortunately fading with time. She has been through so much over the last year or so. It was almost impossible to imagine that things had finally calmed down. The Aura had finally been dissolved thanks to her and everyone else's efforts.

  Peace and prosperity had returned to Business Park and everything was truly hunky dory. But right when she was about to use the loo, the familiar Ninja kitty chiptune excitedly broadcast from her phone.

  She let out a loud yelp. The E-Phone flew high in the air and she scrambled to catch it before it fell into the toilet bowl.

  Casually, she held it to her ear and grinned like nothing ever happened.

  “Yellow?” she asked, wondering who could be calling at such an early hour.

  Silence. Her heart raced.

  Was someone about to spring some monster bad news on her? Had the Aura returned with all new leaders ready to wage an even more savage battle on the Justice system? Was there an even worse organization out there with an ever cooler name?! Or had she failed to pay the rent and her and her super special trio would be evicted and thrown on the streets?!

  None of the above.

  A loud hammy and theatrical voice screamed over the phone: “You're a star, baby!”

  Mina nearly dropped the phone again in the toilet. A star?! His voice sounded strangely familiar. It reminded her of showbiz, dark sunglasses and berets.

  “What the huh?!” Mina exclaimed. “A star?! Like my friend Star Skye?!”

  “Not exactly her, baby,” the voice responded. “But with true star power just the same! My name is Artie Decor and you may remember me as the director for the hit series, Venus Woman from Mars! In fact, you defended Ms. Skye on your second court case!”

  Mina remembered that fondly. Except for Nick Beard stinking of pizza pockets. “I do remember that. And it was a pleasure to serve Star. We’re friends now too!”

  “Of course you are baby,” said Artie Decor, slyly. “Of course you are. But now the success of Venus Women From Mars has led me to follow my dreams with a new passion project! And I feel that you are a perfect fit for the role!”

  “I am?!!!” Mina squeaked.

  Admittedly, she was a bit of a thespian in high school. Even though she only got to play grass that the other actors stepped on.

  Artie chuckled over the phone. “Just wait til you hear the title baby. Then you’ll really be starstruck!”

  An imaginary drum roll played in her head.

  “Legally Brunette, baby!"