We split into separate groups; Cat leading the newer recruits like Velvet and I led the more trained group. They would circle around the ground entryways while we would look for roof access. We melted into the dark like shadows and stayed silent with only hand gestures to speak. We narrowly avoided the Blue Jackets as they passed by. It would've been easy to silence them but who needed to do extra (but entertaining) work?

I jerked my chin towards the wall as we passed another set of guards. They quickly followed my command and started climbing the walls. We used the uneven bricks and ledges to climb and stopped for a moment near a tall arch. We all froze when a light went on in a room close by. There was movement in the window and a shadow appeared. I relaxed slightly seeing as the figure feminine and small. It must've been some sort of maid to check the locks.

"Clear." I whispered. They began scouring the walls again and we finally made it to the top of an open window. We all crept in, almost laughing at how easy this was.

Jackal, a young but clever girl with a sharp tongue, grinned wickedly and twirled a braid in her hand. She was a fisherman's daughter but always caused a riot of trouble since she was such a carefree spirit. It didn't help that her father was a drunk. The only good that came out of it was her fighting skills. He brought her to matches held in an underground ring and even entered her in one after witnessing her break out in a brawl and win. But she had other ideas and they found her holding off a few rival gang members with nothing but a broken bottle. Despite her rough past, she was good at sweet-talking anybody out of a mess. She once got them out of trouble for stealing fresh bread with a few shy smiles and lash-batting.

Then there was Bones. He was tall and thin as well as pale but wiry. We didn't know much about him but he had proven himself trustworthy and loyal for the past few years. He had green glittering eyes and rarely cracked a smile. He told us to call him Bones because...well, he looked a lot like a walking skeleton. He was very good at intimidating others and could easily pick a lock in about thirty seconds. He was very good with fire and I never asked how he did all those 'magical' tricks with some sparks and any flammable surface.

And last but not least, there was the Sephora. She was ghostly and even had a little magic flowing within her. If you even saw her, you'd find her appearance startling. She was about my age but had silver hair as well as pale gray eyes. She had a refined nose and chalky skin. She was good with small spells. Like maybe, getting a little rain or sending someone to dreamland as they made a hasty escape. And she had also saved their butts when they were cornered by blue jackets. She made them have a little memory loss but blacked out moments after her triumph. To hide her ghostly appearance, she wore a black cloak and anything dark. She tried dying her hair once but only ended up disappointed and stained a few sheep red nearby.

"Where to first?" Jackal asked half-heartedly. Knowing her, she'd just go off on her own thing. Bones usually kept an eye in her making sure she didn't do anything too ridiculous.

I sat on the stone ledge crossing my arms. "Did you want my opinion or...?"

In response, she slipped down the hidden stairwell without a sound.

Bones nodded before disappearing as well.

I looked at Sephora. She shrugged. "Wherever you go, I guess I'll come with."

I cracked a grin. "Let's get started."

We were both down into the giant hallways of the palace slinking along the walls. Jackal and Bones would leave soon and meet up near the tavern waiting for their commander. It wasn't good to linger in any place for too long - even the royal palace. I didn't know why I suggested robbing the palace and much less what to take. It was full of riches and such but really, what do you take at a palace?

Maybe a vase or painting but why the hell would I lug it all the way back to my place only to sell it? Maybe some jewels and such I could sell but I could also get that from any other house. I needed to get something that was valuable. Something only the palace had and had plenty of value.

Sephora waited patiently, sitting on a chair that had been placed outside giant doors and swung her legs casually. Usually, there were guards but...ha, the others must've created some sort of ruckus. I eyed the doors with mild interest. They didn't look too fancy but weren't exactly nothing to look at either. Sephora followed my gaze and raised her eyebrows.

"Made up your mind yet?" She asked quietly.

"What's behind the door?" I asked reaching it within a few steps.

"Let's see," she carefully placed her hand in the doorknob and twisted it open. It opened with a faint creak but nothing unsettlingly loud. We quickly went inside the dark room and looked for some source of light. She magically lit a candle on a drawer and we both examined the room.

Hmm...jewels, dresses, a large mirror...they were in a girls' room for sure. Sephora let out a surprised squeak - something she rarely did. I immediately turned and got defensive. Her eyes met mine in the dim light and I followed where she pointed. I narrowed my eyes but didn't relax. I suddenly smiled as I reached the bed.

"Jackpot."

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[A/N] This is a side fic I'm working on and if it wasn't for mtwon, I would've forgotten about it. Thanks for reading my story if you have and leave a review! Those are way more precious that jewels to an authoress like me.

~kitana411