Disclaimer: I do not own any Wreck-It Ralph Characters
To Catch a Thief
Chapter One: Random Thefts
In Litwick's arcade the game characters got along pretty well. Sure it was crazy and a little odd at times but what happened in the past few weeks was against the code of the gamers. Random acts of thefts had been happening in the games. Princess Peach said someone stole her favorite silver blue dress, Sonic said someone stole one of his rings in his game, another character said someone stole their knives. All random thefts, that seemed to lead nowhere. Soon Sargent Tamora Calhoun and her men were sent to find out who was responsible. They were more qualified to get answers but soon even Tamora was getting swamped.
"Okay Princess Peach, let's go over this again. What happened the day your dress was stolen?" Tamora asked.
"Like I told you Sarge it happened just a week ago. Mario was planning on taking me out to dinner. So, naturally I wanted to look my best," Princess Peach said blushing.
"Right so what happened?" Tamora asked trying not to roll her eyes.
"Well I went to my room to get ready. First I picked out my favorite jewels then I drew me a bath. Once I got out I went to my closet to get my dress when I noticed it was gone. I looked all over for it and then I noticed my window was open and all I saw was a shadowy figure running away with my dress," Peach said wiping away her tears.
"Did you see any description? Male? Female? Was the culprit tall, short? Anything?" Tamora asked.
"Sorry Sarge, I didn't get a good look," Peach sniffed. Tamora nodded and sent her back to Mario's game. Rubbing the sides of her forehead she growled in frustration. Getting up she went to see how the interview with Sonic went. A young soldier a year or two younger than her saluted her when she came by.
"At ease cadet, how is the interview going?" Tamora asked.
"Same thing Sarge, Sonic was busy fighting Eggman when the crazy doctor told Sonic one of his rings was gone. At first Sonic thought Eggman was trying to trick him till he saw a shadow figure run away with his ring. Sonic tried to race after the crook but they were long gone," the cadet said.
"It was weird Sonic is so fast how was he not able to catch the crook?" Tamora asked.
"Easy Sarge, he was about to when the doctor's crazy robot began to attack Sonic. By the time he defeated the robot the crook was gone," the cadet explained.
"Thanks cadet, were anymore thefts reported?" Tamora asked.
"Um yes, Need 4 Speed is missing a Ferrari F50; it was stolen just last night. Same scenario, the players were distracted and all they saw was a shadowy figure zooming off with their car," the cadet said. Tamora growled wishing there were more clues, a finger print, trace of hair, or something to help them.
"Good keep me posted, I am heading home," she said rubbing her eyes. She walked out of Heroes Duty and told the soldiers to tighten security due to the thefts. The only relief was she got to go home to her husband Fix-It Felix Jr.
She got on the tram, her legs swinging out a bit as she relaxed. Soon she saw the familiar sight of Niceland. A smile formed on her face as she got out of the tram and headed on home. The Nicelanders exchanged smiles at her and Mary asked how she was. Tamora simply said tired and Mary told her to get more rest and went off to bake a pie or something. The only thing Tamora cared about was getting home. Going up to the door no shock it wasn't locked. She kept telling Felix to always lock up but he never does. He is so trusting and it drives her nuts at the same time it is an endearing quality. "Fix-it, I am home!" she called.
They was scrambling as Felix's head poked out. "Hi sweetie how was your day?" he asked smiling. He quickly walked over to her and gave her a quick peck on the cheek.
"Don't ask," she said going into the living room. She fell onto the chair and glared angrily at the ceiling.
"It is the case?" he asked her frowning.
"Yeah another theft and same scenario, all characters were distracted and no one saw a mod thing," she growled. "As if I didn't have enough to worry about with those Cy-Bugs now I have an aloof thief that is great at covering their tracks," she said. Felix hopped on the couch with her and gently massaged her shoulders. His gentle hands made her ease up a bit.
"It is okay Tammy, I know you will catch whoever is doing this and you know why?" he asked her.
"Why?" she asked him with a raised eyebrow.
"You are smart," he said kissing her neck still massaging her shoulders. Tamora rolled her eyes as she fought back a smile. "You are a good leader," he said kissing her cheek. Her lips began to move up almost forming a smile. "And most of all you are beautiful," he said kissing her lips.
"How does being beautiful help me find a thief?" she asked now smiling but wanting to see what he would say.
"Because I said so," Felix said.
"You are such a goof," she said. Then in a quick motion she pinned him beneath her as they were on the couch. "And yet another reason why I love you so much," she said kissing his nose.
"You had my heart ever since I laid eyes on you Tamora," he said his honey glows showing.
"Thanks for the sweet talk Felix, but what I really could use is an expert. Yet no one I know can help me," Tamora said.
"An expert huh, like someone who would know how a thief's mind worked?" Felix asked.
"Exactly but I don't have one of those so I will have to use the resources I got," Tamora said her smile fading. Felix felt bad and wished he could help Tamora. "Has anything been stolen in your game? I already asked Vanellope and she said no," she asked with concern in her voice.
"Nope the Nicelanders hate to say it we don't have anything worth stealing. I mean Gene has a great music player but it isn't worth much, I can't think of anything anybody would want here," Felix said.
"What about your hammer?" Tamora asked in a concerned tone.
"My hammer yeah maybe but I never leave it out of my sight and besides it only fixes things not really valuable," Felix told her. That wasn't the main reason she was concerned that hammer could fix Felix if he was outside his game. Without it he could be harmed and well she couldn't even bring herself to think of it.
"Just keep it with you okay?" she said placing her hands on his shoulders.
"Yes ma'am," he said saluting her. She kissed him and soon he finished making dinner for her. "I can draw you a bath if you want?" he asked.
"No thanks just a good night's sleep will be fine," Tamora said. She crawled onto the bed and pulled Felix to her. He nestled into her as she placed her chin on his head. "Love you pint-sized," she said kissing his head.
"Love you too my sweet Tamora," Felix said kissing her cheek. He heard Tamora laugh and soon drift off to sleep. His mind however was swirling. Tamora said she needed an expert, someone who knew how to get inside a thief's mind. It may come as a shock to people but Felix knew of an expert. Yet, whether they will do the job is another story. Slowly getting out of bed careful not to wake Tamora, for she was a light sleeper.
He put his shoes and vest back on and carefully walked to the door. Tamora stirred and Felix held his breath and felt his heart beat faster. Yet, he smiled when Tamora remained asleep. He shut the door quietly and headed out of his game down to Central Station. It was quiet for most characters were either asleep or out at Tappers. His tiny footsteps echoed throughout the hallway and soon he stopped at one game. On the front in black letters were the words Shadow Savior. Looking around so no one saw him, he hopped right in. In this game he would find Tamora an expert and help her solve the thefts once and for all.
Once inside the game it looked a lot like the real world. Houses made out of sturdy bricks and streets with pavement. Only thing was it was pitch black, well okay there were lampposts around the street corners. Other than that it was dark. Now the neighborhood looked nice enough and Felix felt safe for he had been here before. People saw him and smiled or waved. Then he came to a red brick house that was one story with circular windows and grass neatly trimmed. The mailbox was painted a deep red and on the drive way was a basketball goal. He walked up the drive and rang the doorbell. Soon some dogs began to bark as the door opened. A golden retriever growled but soon stopped when she saw Felix. "Hey Angel girl," he said petting the dog.
The woman who answered the door looked to be in about her early 40's. Her body was plump and her skin a burnt cinnamon with hazel eyes covered by glasses. She wore her chestnut brown hair up in a bun but a few strands hung over her forehead. The woman's clothes were a simple blue t-shirt and jeans yet her feet had on fuzzy blue slippers. "Why Fix-It Felix Jr. what a surprise?" she said in a happy tone. "It is so good to see you. What brings you here?" she asked.
"Hey Karen, um is Destiny home?" Felix asked twiddling his fingers.
"Yes she is come on in," Karen said and Felix nodded and went in as the door shut behind him.
Author's Note: Hope you liked this chapter and please review. A special thanks to KungFuPandaFanatic for helping me with the title and the name of the game called Shadow Savior.