Bentley

I was minding my own business, typing away at my theifnet, when my computer began to glitch like crazy. The screen went blue, then static appeared. I went to block it, but then the screen cleared, and I saw a familiar face. It was a white snow leopard with green eyes and short hair dyed black.

"Avery?" I asked. She wore thick framed glasses and had bags under her eyes.

"What's up turtle? Sorry I had to hack into your face time, but I had no choice."

"I haven't seen you in a year!"

"Sorry I kinda left, something came up."

"I understand. You're wanted by interpol."

"Course I am. Did you see the headline? Old cop turned Cooper gang aly. I took some pages out of Cooper's book and payed a visit to inspector Fox's office. She wasn't happy I stole this." She waved a file that sly was going to steal right now.

"How'd you know we needed it?"

"Pssh. I didn't. I needed it to track down something Connor Cooper stole. It's prolly in the Cooper vault. And... The only two people who know where it is are mcsweeny and Dr.M. and this file tells me where mcsweeny is."

"Can you send me the coordinates?"

"Sure." She said, typing away at her computer. A few minutes later, I had the location of mcsweeny.

"Well, I have some 'businesses' to attend to, so Avery, out!" She waved and the screen went dark.

Avery

Venice, Italy (about a month later)

I stretched and got out of my bed, which was located in a fancy hotel room. The laptop I used to contact Bentley sat on the floor. I got dressed in blue jeans and a black tee, with black converses. I grabbed my bag and jumped out the window to the rooftops. I pulled out my binocucom and scanned the area for the mob boss, Don Octavio. He pissed me off by doubling security with the local museum, causing me to get caught by Carmelita. I escaped thanks to my smoke bombs. Speaking of Carmelita, she was patrolling. Does she have anything else to do? I sighed and jumped to the next roof and spotted a familiar ringtailed thief. A smile crept on my face. I missed him, but I needed to figure out what exactly our relationship was. I shook my head and continued to look for Octavio.

Sly

After a few minutes of pointless banter between Dimitri and I, I grabbed the key from Carmelita's office and went back to his cell.

"Oh, I forgot to mention, The little Chica was looking for you."

"Avery?"

"Get with the program! Yes, She said to meet her at Octavio's opera house in an hour."

"Great. Keep your end of the deal, Dimitri."

"No problemo." He said as I made my way to the front of the building.

"Hello assorted meatheads. And lady. Anyone feel like some exercise?"

"Cooper? Grab him men!"

"And... I'm out." I said running out to the bridge. Then Murray came out of the man hole.

"Greetings, searcher.. Inspector Fox! Man, you are at it again."

"Hope that manhole works both ways!" I yelled, jumping inside.

"That's right, run and hide like the coward you are!" Carmelita yelled.

On the other end, Murray explained that he was on a spiritual journey and he was to stay here until the black water ran clear. Then I saw her. By the opera house, Avery stood, looking impatient. Murray left and I began to walk to her. She noticed me.

"Took you long enough Cooper." She said and hugged me.

"I missed you." I said.

"Sly... There was a reason I left. I couldn't let anyone know where I was. Even though Neyla and Arpeggio are gone, I still have enemies. Alex is out there, waiting. The Miller clan is always in danger. You have to understand, I can't be in a relationship with you now. I love you too much." She said, grasping my hands. I squeezed back, looking into her tearing up eyes. I kissed her softly.

"We always find a way, Miss. Kitty." I said, hugging her.