HUGE Author Note: Ok, let's get into the Chronoskimmer. This fanfic will revolve around the parameters set forth from the Where in the World is CS and Where in the U.S.A is CS computer games from the 80s. When Carmen was first introduced she was an ex-double agent who worked for the U.S and Monaco. She would fly, drive or take a train to get to her destinations; this meant no extra security at the airports or in other countries. So this is what I am going to use, meaning no fancy cars, gadgets or C-5.

I remember this dossier from the U.S.A game that paints (to me) a completely different picture of Carmen.

Name: Carmen Sandiego

Favorite Hobby: Gambling (BINGO)

Favorite Music: Classical

Favorite Sport: Basketball

For her henchmen I am going to use the ones from the Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego game NOT game show. I will use the Chief (her likeness) from the WITWICS game show and a much older Zack and Ivy from WOEICS.

Usual Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of Carmen Sandiego, Zack or Ivy. They are owned by whoever owns Cookie Jar (WOEICS), The Chief character (WITWICS) I believe is still the property of WQED, the henchmen from Where in Time is CS game is property of the Learning Company (Carmen Sandiego franchise), as well as other mentioned titles. I do own the concept that this reading will present and the minor characters

And NO I am not some old foogy. I just have had the privilege to have played her games from way back, tho I only remember a few things. Let's begin.

Rated T for the glamorization of gambling, smoking and drinking but not in heavy doses.

(In a casino)

8 people were gathered around a poker table. Red, white and blue chips were scattered in the middle. Carmen was seated on the far right. After the dealer was finished dealing out cards everyone picked them up to have a look. She had a good hand, but her expression was stoic making it hard for the other players to read her face or what they could see of it, since her hat brim cast a shadow to the bridge of her nose. 3 people folded, leaving 4 plus her left. Her eyes roamed around looking at each person's face. A couple had tell-tales signs, and the rest were harder to read. She then looked at their body language for other clues.

"Ah-ha" she thought as one person shifted his weight thinking about what he should do to make his hand better. The second one just scratched her face and yawned.

"Hmm..that one could be my competition" she said looking back at her hand.

The dealer asked if anyone needed to exchange cards. 3 people did, but she and the other woman didn't.

"She IS my competition" Carmen thought watching the other 3 shuffle their hands, as if that would magically change the suits and denominations.

The dealer looks at the woman to see if she wants to check or call.

"$400" calls the woman and threw in her chips.

The other 3 folded.

"I'll see your $400 and raise you $600" raises Carmen in a cool tone, tossing in her chips.

"Sounds like someone is cocky enough to put all her faith on her first hand. I hope it's a good one" she said slyly smiling at Carmen.

"Of course it is. That's why I'M the best" Carmen said.

The woman turned over her cards to reveal a straight from 10, 9, 8, 7, and 6.

"Ooh, that is a very good hand indeed, but you see mine is better" said Carmen turning over her cards to reveal 4 aces and a joker, making her the winner.

"Winner" the dealer calls out and moves the chips towards Carmen.

She arranges them in the poker chip tray, tips her hat out of gratitude and walks towards the cashier's cage. The woman just glared at Carmen watching the mysterious woman in a red trench coat and hat walk away with her money.

"Good evening. I would like to cash out" she said putting the tray on the table. The cashier was counting the chips when Carmen thought she saw someone with red hair walk by. She quickly turned around but didn't seem anyone that fit the description, just tourists having fun. The cashier was finished exchanging the chips for paper money and counted it back.

"Thank You" she said and walked towards the exit to leave.

The air was cool and the stars were visible that late night in autumn. She walked down the hard stairs looking over her shoulder to see if anyone was following her. She had to be cautious because people saw her win a good amount of money and some would be desperate enough to try and take it from her. She safely made it to her car that was deliberately parked in a well lit area, got in and locked the door. She reached to the back seat and grabbed a brief case. Opening it up she put in her night's winnings and spun the combination locks. She then put it back underneath the back seat so that it slid into a specially made nook.

Turning on the car she revved up the engine, looked behind her to see if anyone was there and pulled out of the parking lot. Driving down the street she looked in the rearview mirror and didn't see any headlights behind her, but she knew that didn't mean anything. ACME is pretty sneaky when it comes to following people.