Lara has just successfully claimed a piece of the fabled Atlantean Scion in Greece. As she leaves the Tomb of Tihocan, Lara finds a note from rival adventurer Pierre Dupont, who has just escaped, leaving her to deal with the Atlantean tomb guards.
Bien joue Miss Croft! Enjoy your prize of the Scion piece. Perhaps we shall meet again? If you would like another little adventure, meet me in Rome, outside Bartoli's Pizzeria, at 7pm, 12 days from now. Au revoir! Pierre
And so, Lara finds herself in Rome, ready to embark on yet another adventure...