NOTES- Sly Cooper and related characters are property of Sucker Punch Entertainment. The Powerpuff Girls are property of Cartoon Network. KFC is property of Kentucky Fried Chicken.

RETURN OF THE TURTLE

Bentley Smith had failed miserably at every criminal enterprise he had undertaken since he had parted ways with Sly Cooper. After much deliberation, the turtle had decided to put aside his pride, return to Paris, and attempt to reconcile with his raccoon friend. "I won't miss this place one bit.", Bentley said as he boarded his plane.

PARIS, FRANCE - 8:26 P.M.

Sly Cooper and his sidekick Rusty Gibbs were in the middle of a heated debate. "I say Blossom is the best Powerpuff Girl.", said Sly. "And I say it's Buttercup.", his fox friend said. "And I say you're both retarded.", Veronica said. "What about Bubbles?", Murray asked. "Bubbles?!", responded Sly. "You've gotta be kidding me.", he then said. "I'm hungry.", Murray then said. "There's a news flash.", Sly said. "I'm goin' to KFC.", the hippo said, picking up the keys to the gang's van. "Try and leave some food for the other customers, will ya?", Sly said to Murray. The hippo then left.

Just then, there was a knock at the door. Sly opened it. It was his ex-assistant Bentley. "Well, well, well.", the raccoon said. "It looks like the little buttplug has finally decided to come crawling back.", Sly then said. "Please.", Bentley said. "I have no place to go. I'm sorry for all I've put you through.", the turtle then said. "Why should I take you back?", Sly asked. "You stabbed me in the back.", he then said. "Pleeeeeease forgive me.", Bentley then whined.

"If I take you back, you're going to have to change your ways.", Sly said. "What do you mean?", Bentley asked. "No more of your incessant complaining about everything I do.", the ringtail said. "I don't know what you're talking about, but I'll try.", the turtle said. "Also, no more insulting my friends.", Sly said. "You mean that idiot Andy and his merry band of jackasses?", Bentley asked.

"Andy Clark is the only thief on planet Earth who comes close to my skill level. So it's in my best interest to stay on his good side.", Sly said. "Plus, he's SOOOO sexy.", Sly then said. "What?!", Bentley said. "Uh, forget that last part.", the embarrassed raccoon said.

"Well, welcome back, old friend.", Sly then said to the turtle. "You're such a little cutie.", Veronica said to the turtle. "Uhh, gosh. Thanks, I guess.", The turtle said. "And you are?", Bentley asked her. "The name's Veronica Pierce.", the blue jay said. Meanwhile, Rusty had packed a suitcase, called a taxi, and was about to leave when Sly stopped him. "Wait. Where are you going?", Sly said. "These last few months have been some fun, but now that your turtle pal's back, you don't really need me anymore.", the fox said. "So, I'm heading back to Forest City.", Rusty then said. "Well, it's been good working with you. Bye.", Sly said. Rusty exited the gang's hideout.

Just then, Murray returned, pushing a wheelbarrow filled with Kentucky Fried Chicken. "Good lord.", Sly said at the sight of all the food. "Bentley!", Murray said. "You're back! I missed you.", the hippo then said. "Yes, good to see you again.", the turtle then said. "This place is such a MESS!!", Bentley exclaimed, looking around the hideout. "Are those beer bottles?", Bentley then asked. "Yes they are, Sherlock.", Sly said to his friend. "But, underage drinking is illegal.", the turtle said. "So's stealing.", the raccoon snapped back.

"Good God Almighty!! What has happened in here?!!", Bentley yelled as he entered his bedroom. I sure hope I've done the right thing by taking him back, Sly thought as he sat down on the living room couch and began flipping through the channels on the television.

THE END