Thieves
"Did you just allow him to escape!? Are you insane!?" Lydia shouted, forcefully gripping Freddy's shoulder. Freddy was silent, standing completely still with his back turned to Lydia. The purple feline growled as she walked around the bear, "I'm talking to you, you bastard!" Freddy panted lightly, his eyes dull as he lightly shook his head.
"I'm… I'm…" Freddy muttered. The brown bear lifted his head more, his eyelids gradually falling as he lost his balance. Freddy lost consciousness and fell backward. Lydia sighed as she quickly stepped forward, grabbing the bear by his shirt and gently laying him to the ground.
"Did he just pass out!?" Bon cried.
"From exhaustion, yes." Lydia answered, folding her arms in annoyance.
"That's not exactly surprising, he was fighting that thief with every inch of his being." Lu added.
"And the dumbass overexerted himself." Lydia scoffed, shaking her head.
Yorokobi walked toward Hilary, pulling the kunai Freddy had thrown from her jacket, "Sorry about all that." The large bear said softly. Hilary growled, forcefully pulling her arm back as she glared at the other assassins.
"We apologize for the trouble this has caused," Lu spoke up, "We're just simply doing our job."
"You're doing a real lousy job." Hilary scowled, turning her back to the assassins.
"Well, you're not doing too much better, considering that you've seemed to have that guy escape you countless times." Bonnie retorted, a sly grin on his face.
Hilary growled, "Just stay out of my way. All of you!"
"Stay out of ours, and we shouldn't have any problems." Lydia added, her voice rather calm at the moment. Hilary scoffed, stepping into her cruiser before she and the other officers left the area.
"Come on, let's get Freddy back to HQ." Lydia said, walking ahead of the other four.
"You're not going to carry Freddy?" Bon asked.
Lydia turned her head, a scowl on her face as she glanced down at the bear, then to Bon, "Hell, no." The purple feline continued to walk, leaving the other four behind.
Lu furrowed his brow, looking toward Bon, "Why did you expect her to carry Freddy?"
"I didn't," Bon replied, "Freddy farts in his sleep and I just thought it would so funny if he farted while she was carrying him." Lu stared at Bonnie in confusion, before he reluctantly smiled and laughed.
"That's not funny, I really shouldn't be laughing." The panda chuckled, shaking his head. "But that probably would be a little funny."
"I know right!" Bon beamed in response, grinning largely. Yorokobi began to laugh as well, the three of them imagining the situation.
"We should get moving before Lydia leaves us behind." Lu chortled, shaking his head.
"Freddy's pretty heavy…" Bon murmured, "He isn't entirely muscle, you know."
"I'll carry him." Yorokobi said, picking Freddy up and holding him on his back, letting Freddy's arms rest on his shoulders.
"Piggyback ride, sweet! Too bad he's not awake to enjoy it." Bon chuckled.
"He probably wouldn't enjoy it if he were awake." Lu responded, walking ahead of the other two.
"You're probably right." Yorokobi and Bon agree simultaneously before the three broke into laughter again. Team 7, with one unconscious team member, made their way back to TDO.
Take. Just take, take, and take some more. When they say the world is your oyster, it's the truth. Take what you want. Doesn't matter what. Take for your benefit. Doesn't matter if it doesn't belong to you. Make some money, make yourself happy, make yourself proud. There's something you need? Something you want? Something you can't live without? Take it. Hidden, or in plain sight. Just take it. Nothing else matters. No one else matters. Just look out for number one.
Harley hurried toward the outskirts of the city, panting lightly as he ran. He was minutely exhausted from his battle with Freddy, but not nearly as much as his opponent was. Harley was honestly surprised that he had even met someone like Freddy. Someone so capable of keeping up with him, fighting him and exchanging powerful blows that so closely resembled that of his own. It shocked him, almost frightened him. He had never fought anyone with power similar to his own. It swelled within the bear, angering him.
Harley eventually grew closer to a house just outside the ChromAfton city, a small smile going across his face as it grew near. The bear slowed his speed as he came to the house, pulling his mask from his face as he came to a brisk walk. With a sigh, Harley pushed the door open and walked in.
"I'm back." Harley announced as he walked in, closing the door behind himself.
"Harley! Welcome back!" a sweet female voice called from afar.
"Hey, Chi…" Harley murmured, walking into the family room and plopping face first onto the couch. A yellow chicken walked into the room, stopping once she saw Harley on the couch.
"Are you alright?" She asked, taking a few steps forward.
"Peachy…" Harley answered, his face in one of the pillows. Before Chi could speak again, two other individuals rushed into the room.
"Harley!" a purple bunny and red fox exclaimed as they ran in. The bear groaned in response.
"What's yer problem, boy?" The fox asked, standing beside Harley.
"Tired, Felix." Harley answered, still holding his face in the pillow.
"Tired? Ye never get tired over small missions. What's wrong with ye?" Felix probed.
Harley sat up, running a hand through his hair, "I fought with someone… someone new."
"Harley, stop beating around the bush and tell us." the purple bunny said.
"Okay, okay, geez, Bonnie." Harley said softly, "There's this assassin bear named Freddy. He was the one that held me up when I was stealing that diamond. And we ended up fighting in the middle of the street about a half an hour ago."
"That's why you're tired? But no one can keep you with you." Bonnie asked.
"That's the issue." continued Harley, "Freddy was able to keep up with me. He was just as fast, just as strong, and thought just like I did. He was… almost like a clone of me…" Bonnie sat down by Harley, putting an arm around the bear.
"Aah, don't worry about it, Harley." The purple bunny said, gently moving Harley's hair to the side. "I'm sure you'll be able to get him next time."
Chi narrowed her eyes, "Bonnie, get off him like that."
"Relax, Chi. I'm not going to hurt him." Bonnie returned, patting Harley's back.
"Aye, but Bonnie's right." Felix agreed, "Yer gonna get him next time. And we'll be thar to help ya! We'll kick his ass!"
"Yeah, sure. But he has a team too." Harley replied, "They're a team of assassins. Five members. I wouldn't be surprised if he was the leader."
"No matter! We'll still beat em all up!" Foxy said, punching the palm of his right hand with a fist. Harley fell silent, lowering his head.
"Thanks guys," he murmured, "But I really just want to rest right now…"
"Alright then." Chi replied, "We'll let you rest. Sleep well, Harley." Harley nodded as he laid his head on the couch pillow, closing his eyes. The three stepped away from the couch, eyes glancing back to the bear. They each there for Harley, and were more than prepared to fight by his side.
A few hours had passed before Harley awoke. The bear sat up on the couch, rubbing the side of his head as he regained consciousness.
"Oh, Harley. You're up." Chi's voice said sweetly as she walked into the room, "How do you feel?"
"Much better now…" Harley answered, cracking his neck.
Chi smiled, "That's good to hear."
"Hey, Chi, I was thinking…" Harley continued, "About that Freddy guy… his team can't be far behind him, right?"
Chi sighed softly, "Harley, why are you getting so worked up about this?"
"Because, Chi, he was able to keep up with me." Harley answered, a little more forceful than before, "No one has ever been able to do that, besides my dad. And I've never even met this Freddy guy before that other night with the diamond mishap."
"Harley, you need to stop letting this bother you so much." Chi replied, "As we said earlier, you've got us, we'll be there to back you up."
"But he had a team too, Chi." Harley responded, furrowing his eyebrows minutely, "And they have to be close to his level. What if they somehow overpower us?"
"That won't happen, Harley." Chi said, "When we work together, nothing can stop us. When this is all over, we will come out on top. We always do." A small smile went across Harley's face, his ears wiggling his he grew happier.
"Thank you, Chi. I needed that." The bear beamed lightly.
Chi patted Harley's shoulder, smiling at him before she stood up, "You're welcome, Harley. We're all here for you. Now, let's get you something to eat."
"Heh, sweet." Harley replied, licking his lips. With that, Harley followed Chi into the kitchen, finally putting his worries to rest… for now.
Soon after, the Thieves team grouped up and prepared for their next escapade. Each of them suited up were ready to head out.
"Alright, we ready?" Harley asked his team.
"You know we are, Harley." Bonnie answered with a grin.
"Aye, no matter where this assassin team be, we're gonna wreck 'em!" Felix added, pumping his fists.
Harley smiled, clenching his fists, "Yeah, they won't know what hit them." Without hesitation, the group hurried out in pursuit of a new item to steal: weaponry and digital codes for further development of their own tools and weapons. With more firepower and cyber strength, they were determined to become the most powerful thief team in the city. With only one other team standing in their way, Harley and his group were confident that they would achieve that goal. The group hurried through the streets of the city, dodging and weaving through traffic and pedestrians.
"Our first destination, TDO!" Harley called out to his team that ran by his side, "We're on our way to get some weapons. And what better place to get it than the leading tech company in the world?" The bear acquired an evil grin, growing more and more excited.
"Are we gonna blow it up!?" Felix asked ecstatically.
"We don't have to do that much damage, Felix." Harley replied with a chuckle, "But we can leave some bloody bodies for them to clean up."
"Whoo! Let's have some fun!" Bonnie laughed joyously, throwing his fist into the air. Chi chuckled softly, running just behind Harley. The group closed in on their destination, preparing to make an easy smash and grab while leaving some carnage in their wake. The thieves approached the building, Chi standing outside while Harley, Bonnie, and Felix hurried up the building, looking for entrances.
"Oh hey, why don't we go in from here." Bonnie said, pointing to a door that led to a flight of stairs.
"That's a little too obvious, Bonnie…" Harley muttered.
"Exactly, which is why no one would expect it." Bonnie replied, "Besides, we'll be taking a few lives that stand in our way, why don't we start having fun right away?" Harley and Felix glanced at each other, both beginning to grin sadistically.
"Sure, let's do it." Harley beamed, leading the other two as they rushed down the stairs. The three barged into the main area, massive grins on their faces.
"Ahoy! Are ye ready ta be gutted!?" Felix shouted, being the first to stand up. The personnel standing about were wide-eyed and fearful, backing away from the three.
"Haha, they're too scared to even answer." Bonnie beamed.
"Let's have some fun, but look for those weapons too." Harley said to his allies, clenching his fists.
"You got it, Harley." Felix growled excitedly, ready to pounce on the nearest individual. Without another second passing, chaos ensued as Harley, Bonnie, and Felix leaped about the rooms, mercilessly killing everyone they came across. The personnel screamed and ran in terror in a fruitless attempt to escape, only to be pulled back or killed from behind. The three thieves wreaked havoc within the building, the fearful screams and sadistic laughter ringing about the walls. A few moments later, an intercom went off, distributing a message around the entire building:
"Attention! All S class teams, report to the main corridor immediately! We are losing personnel as we speak! I repeat, report to the main corridor immediately!" Harley looked up toward the intercom on the ceiling, grinning largely.
"We're gonna get some company, guys!" The bear announced, "Keep 'em busy while I look for the weapons!"
"Count on it!" Bonnie replied, knocking a scientist to the ground and snapping his neck. Harley chuckled as he hurried out of the room, quickly looking around as he made his way around the building. Within seconds, teams began to arrive in the main corridor, earning Felix and Bonnie's attention.
"Hey! Welcome, guys!" Bonnie greeted the teams, waving his hand, "Sorry to trash your place. We're just looking for something and once we get it, we'll be out of your hair."
"Step aside." A familiar voice said behind the assassin teams in the front, a group of five stepping up the Felix and Bonnie. Lydia, Freddy, Bonnie, Lu, and Yorokobi stood before the two.
"Oh, so ye guys must be the team Harley was talkin' 'bout." Felix said, grinning.
"And you must be Harley's douchebag friends." Freddy snarled in response.
"Haha, yup! That's us!" Bonnie laughed, stepping on one of the dead personnel that lied on the ground.
"It just wasn't enough for you all to cause trouble in the streets, you just had to come here and screw things up too." Lydia sighed, shaking her head.
"Well yeah! You guys got something we need." Bonnie replied, putting his hands behind his head.
"Freddy was merciful in letting your friend get away, but I won't allow that this time." Lydia growled. "All of you will die where you stand!"
Felix chuckled and wagged his tail, "Bring it on, pussycat~." Bonnie and Felix rushed toward the five, fearlessly charging the opposing team. Felix pounced onto Bon, pinning him to the ground with a wicked, toothy grin on his face.
"Aaghh! Get off me you wild animal, holy shit!" Bon cried, attempting to kick Felix away. Bonnie rushed toward the other four, pulling out twin sai as he slid up to them. The long haired bunny swung his weapons over the group, moving quickly as he swung his other arm to follow their dodge. Lydia, Lu, and Yorokobi quickly moved out of the way, dodging Bonnie swift swings. Freddy stood further behind, his eyes darting around the room.
"One of them is missing." He murmured.
"Freddy, look out!" Yorokobi shouted. Freddy looked forward to Bonnie lunging at him with his sai. The bear sidestepped to the left, grabbing Bonnie's arm and powerfully punching him across the face, effectively launching the bunny backward.
"One of them is missing!" Freddy exclaimed angrily. Bonnie caught himself, his eyes wide as he rubbed his cheek.
"Harley wasn't kidding…" The purple bunny mused, "This guy is for real. He packs a punch."
"It's Harley." Freddy growled, looking around, "Keep them busy! I'm gonna find that jackass!"
"Freddy, do not go after him on your own! Get back here!" Lydia shouted after the bear. Freddy ignored the cat, sprinting out of the main corridor as he searched for Harley. The bear ran with an angered and determined expression, gradually becoming a raged filled grimace. Lydia, Lu, and Yorokobi fought Bonnie and Felix off while Bon snuck off, following Freddy.
"Bonnie! Not you too!" Yorokobi called.
"Freddy can't win this fight on his own! You're three v two! You'll do fine!" Bon shouted back, running down the same hall Freddy went. Bon ran off, leaving Yorokobi, Lu, and Lydia to fight. The purple bunny panted lightly as he sprinted, looking from side to side as he glanced between corridors and hallways.
"Come on, Freddy. Where are you?" He whispered to himself, pumping his fists as he continued to sprint. Bon came to the end of the hall, finding a large room to his right. He sprinted toward the room, stopping as he entered. The bunny gasped, his eyes wide from the sight he saw. Freddy laid on the ground, blood spilled around his head. Bon's breathing swiftly increased in speed, his eyes shaking in disbelief. The purple bunny looked up to see Harley standing above Freddy, holding a pistol in his right hand.
"Hahahaha…. Hahahahahaha!" The bear laughed maniacally, "No matter how strong you are, a bullet to the head will shut ANYONE down! HAHAHAHAAHA!" Bon stood completely still, fear, worry, sadness, hatred swelling within him. Tears began to appear in the corner of his eyes; unable to speak, and unable to move. The bunny's right ear twitched when he heard the pistol cock.
"Hehehahahah!" Harley cackled, pointing the gun at Bon's head. "You're next~."
A/N: Aaaaaand, drama! Whooo! Things are happening, things are occurring, people are bleeding, people are dying! Hahaha! The story is going to continue to get more and more interesting! Hopefully, more and more fun, as well! Grumpy and I really hope you guys are still enjoying the story! Leave a review and tell us what you think! We would greatly appreciate it! Until next time, live life like an Xplosion! JFlare and Grumpy out! :D