~Wow… I couldn't believe I had been asked to join Interpol. I suppose I was well known now because of the capture of Archimedes. It's a long story… Anyhow, I was called into Interpol by someone named Carmelita. She was quite famous and one of the best. I was actually quite surprised.

She had told me to meet her in Paris on a certain day. As promised, I met her in person. She was definitely not what I pictured when she first called me. Along with her, she had brought my future partner and Carm's half sister, Kaylita. Not only did we become partners, Kaylita and I became the best of friends. We busted many criminals. Except for one…~

"Where in the world do you think you're going?" Kaylita scolded. "Carmelita said to stay here and wait for further orders."

"I know that. But you can't expect me to stand around while something is going down at the museum. I'm going to check it out."

"No. I'm not going to let you."

"I'll make you a deal. I'll bring a radio with me just in case. If I need you for anything or if I find something, I'll let you know."

"Nice try, Annika. No way am I letting you get into more trouble by disobeying orders. Again."

I had to admit. She did have a point. Kaylita always did. She was like a conscience to me. And that conscience always tried to keep me from trouble. It never really worked very well.

"Come on Kaylita. Please?"

"No."

Drat. Still not budging.

"Why don't you come with me? I'll cover for you later. I'll make up a good excuse to give Carm. Fair enough?"

She sighed. "You're determined to go aren't you?"

I grinned. "Yes."

She shook her head. "Fine. But on one condition. You're taking the heat this time."

I laughed. "Deal." We shook hands then went toward the museum.

When we got there, nothing seemed out of the ordinary (Kaylita noted that). I looked around some more. I noticed the dome shape at the top had an opening. That would be the best way for a master thief to get in.

Kaylita and I made our way to the door.

"We're actually going to go through the front door?" Kaylita asked. "Come on! We have more style than that!"

I giggled. "Okay then. We'll go through the window."

We walked around the building to find a window into an office. I picked our way inside and looked around.

"This office is locked from the inside," I whispered. "It hasn't been tampered with yet from the looks of things. Even then they would have to come in from the outside to get in here."

Kaylita nodded.

I took out the key and opened the door into main room of the museum. High tech laser security at it's finest, yet thieves have come in. It was sad.

"Where to?" Kaylita asked.

I scanned the room again. I shut off the lasers to look at something on the floor. I bent down and scraped my fingers across it. Kaylita followed me.

"Some sort of… powder?" She asked.

"It looks like it… I don't think I want to know what it really is."

"Quite the detective, aren't you?" said a voice from the upper level.

I looked up to find a falcon with a bunch of rats with him. His grin sent shivers down my spine.

"I hope you don't mind, but the Onyx Links are what I want. And I will get them."

"You mean that strange necklace?" I questioned. "Sorry boys but you're out of luck. The Links are going to be late. They won't arrive until later."

The falcon laughed. "Alright then. We'll just take a replacement until it gets here. Men, take the Police Girl with us. Leave the other to rot here."

The rats got to work. They leaped over the railing and came straight for me. They tied Kaylita to a large pillar and knocked her out. As for me, they grabbed a hold of me and drugged me up. We were cornered with no escape… They sat me up against a pillar and let me sit there as they rummaged through the museum. I was powerless to do anything… I could feel the drugs overtaking me every moment. I felt so sleepy…

I stood up with the help of the pillar and pulled out my gun. I was shaking all over and couldn't control my own body movements… What could I do?

Suddenly, some glass broke from above me. Three more people dropped down. One was a raccoon with a cane, the others were a turtle with glasses and a giant hippo.

"Well, well… This is quite a party. How come we weren't invited?"

"Ah… Sly Cooper. I was afraid you wouldn't show up to see the show," the falcon taunted. "The Onyx Links aren't here yet. So we decided to play with the young Police Girl herself. Perhaps you could join us."

"No thanks, Santos," the raccoon replied. "I'd rather party with you first if you don't mind." He looked over to Kaylita as she came to. "Well, if it isn't Carmelita's sister, Kaylita. It's a pleasure to see you again."

"Cooper! What are you doing here?"

"Why else? To take the Links of course. Unfortunately, it seems they're not here."

"Cooper, I know that I'm police but-" before she could finish her sentence, the hippo untied her and helped her to her feet.

"I'm way ahead of you. Murray, get her out of here. This is about to get messy."

Murray threw her over his shoulder.

"Wait! Annika-!"

Sly turned to me and noticed how sick and brainless I looked. He grinned.

"We'll take care of her. That way I won't owe you. Deal?"

Kaylita nodded. Then Murray ran off with her. I still had my gun in hand and I was shaking.

Santos laughed. "What are you going to do Police Girl? Shoot me? I bet you're seeing double by now."

"Leave her be. She has no part in this."

Instead of listening to Cooper, I pulled out another gun. "I've got two guns…" I said groggily as I pointed them at Santos. "One for each of you…"

Cooper chuckled. "You've got to admit, for a drugged up Interpol officer she's still up to fighting."

Santos scoffed. "So what? Even without the drugs she wasn't up to par with me."

"Don't worry. I'm sure she will be soon. Bentley, help her walk and get her out of the room."

"Alright."

The turtle came over to me and took away my guns gently then helped me into the next room. He sat me against the wall.

"Don't worry," he assured me. "Your partner will be okay. Murray won't let anything happen to her. I promise. And Sly will take care of everything else."