Chapter 10: A More Daring Rescue

Lewigi had, after two hours of beating, left Felidae, and the unconscious Sly Cooper alone. The cat moaned in pain as he struggled with the tight bonds. Apparently they were made to keep thieves tied up, and for as long as the captor wanted.

The Felidae was displeased he'd been caught so easily, but what could be expected from somebody who was tired, and had to deal with agents following him around? Surely the cat deserved some sort of reward for going without coffee.

The raccoon thief dangling next to him looked more pained than him at the moment, even knocked out. The cat couldn't fathom why the thief had taken a punch for just the sake of defending the cat's honor. It was strange to have a rival/friend who cared so much; he always just had Greg for that sort of thing.

Cooper had endured a lot, and so had he, he hoped that the raccoon wasn't dead. He could tell he was alive for now, by the small breathing his sensitive ears indicated that were coming from the heaving chest of Sly Cooper himself.

Not only did he need to worry about Cooper, but he was also worried about himself at this point. His body wasn't used to enduring this sort of agonizing pain. His thoughts were even hurting him at this point, making him picture his own death taking place.

Sighing, William tried to get comfortable, he needed some sleep at least. Before he could even close his eyes, he heard a small groan. His eyes flickered over to Cooper who'd finally opened his eyes; he looked out of it, and possibly had a concussion.

"Will?" He murmured, sounding like a drunken man.

"Cooper, are you alright?" He asked instead of being sarcastic as usual.

"…I don't know." The raccoon chuckled, which ended in a small whimper of agony. The cat understood why it hurt, the raccoon was soaked in blood, his OWN blood. They needed to get out of there and find the thief medical help.

"**, he got you good." William replied studying his appearance, "Look, can you try to get out? Your ropes look loose already."

"Why did you come here?" He asked in a whisper, "I could've gotten out myself." The brown caramel eyes curved in confusion.

"He was going to kill you, Cooper." The cat gave a sigh, "Honestly I was worried, okay? Now shut up, and try to get out of the bonds."

"I feel so loved." The raccoon replied sarcastically.

William grinned and motioned with his head for the raccoon to get out of the ropes. Silently the thief began jerking back and forth his somewhat broken ropes, and all at once it snapped, without warning for Sly, and he crashed into the floor.

This of course alerted guards, but not before the raccoon cloaked himself. The crocs rushed in and searched for the raccoon, and ended up getting struck over the head with the cane that Cooper had recovered off of the ground.

Felidae smirked, "Nice work now get me…"

Before he could utter another word, Lewigi had entered quickly, and now had Cooper sprawled out of the ground shaking violently. The raccoon yelped at the electricity, and his eyes closed instantly as he shook.

William growled and started to work on his ropes while the raccoon was being shocked. With an echoing snap he'd released himself from his containment in mere moments, and was now on his feet. Lewigi hadn't noticed, that is…until he felt a down kick come to his head.

Cooper rose to his feet hesitantly, but Felidae gently pushed him back to the ground, "If you take another hit your going to die idiot, sit down, and watch the show." The cat smirked before turning to face the alligator.

"This should be easy as pie." The alligator snickered, "All I have to do is attack Cooper, and you'll be vulnerable. Which reminds me, why try to save a scum like him?"

The raccoon behind Felidae shot a glare but remained silent, obviously wanting to know why the cat wanted to save a foe, when he could just cut his losses and leave. "Hah. You throw that word around like you made it up. Well, the only scum here is you my friend. Beating on two fellow thieves? Where's your honor? Where's your pride?"

Liwigi growled as he prepared to attack the cat once more. "Honor and Pride. A Felidae is speaking to me of honor and pride. How about you go look up how your father died, or rather why then utter those words. Better yet, I won't let you." The gator murmured. He looked to Sly for a moment.

"The raccoon's almost dead." The gator pointed out, "You could kill him, and take the glory. He's nothing, you're the one with all the skill, put him out of his misery."

The cat got a sudden wicked look on his face and turned slowly to meet Cooper's gaze. Master thief or not, the cats gaze made the raccoon's heart almost stop beating in his chest, "He's right." Felidae quirked with an evil grin as he advanced towards the raccoon that back peddled.

"F-Felidae what are you doing?" He asked a sure under tone of fear rising as the cat got closer.

"Just kidding." The cat laughed before spinning around and knocking the unsuspecting gator off his feet, and onto the ground.

"Whew…" His companion replied from the floor, "You scared the heck out of me Felidae."

"Please, all it takes to scare you is the word boo." The cat chuckled as he began to dodge punches from the alligator.

The gator grinned evilly, "I may not be able to kill you, but I sure as in hell can kill Cooper."

Lewigi charged towards the raccoon thief, who raccoon rolled away. Sneering he ran after the raccoon who was barley able to move or dodge punches. Felidae intervened and punched the gang member straight in the jaw, knocking out multiple teeth.

Regaining his senses for a split second the alligator whirled around to see the cat once again pushing the raccoon to safety. Popping his knuckles and cracking his neck, he gave a full toothed grin (Well with the teeth he had left…XD) and this time charged at both thieves.

Cooper was sent air-born into the brick wall, and Felidae was sent in the opposite direction. The raccoon grabbed his head and blinked furiously, "Felidae, I can't see!" He yelled desperately as he heard footsteps coming towards him.

The raccoon was lifted up by the neck, "All you would see is my fist." Replied Lewigi with a snarl before rearing back a fist and sending directly into the Cooper's face.

After the raccoon inhaled a sharp breath he struggled to his feet, still unable to barley see, and rushed over to were he could see a mob of blackened fur. The Felidae was unconscious, so the raccoon shook his shoulders even as the alligator approached from behind. This roused William to consciousness but he didn't have any time to say anything.

He grabbed both thieves by the necks and held them against the wall. "Now, to put an end to the Cooper and Felidae, for good!" The alligator laughed; he began to squeeze as hard as he could on their necks.

The raccoon began to cough while William began to wheeze. Cooper wrapped his hands around the alligator's hands, and pulled it away with what little strength he had left. Then with a growl he kicked the giant backwards with his legs.

Felidae gasped for air and watched as the alligator reared back before charging at his weakened form. Before he could strike out with one of his claws however, Cooper jumped in front of him acting as a shield.

The cat's eyes widened as he watched the raccoon drop lifelessly to the ground like a rag doll. William frowned slightly as his hands shook for a moment.

"Heh! As I've said before, like father like so-" Before the Gator could finish Will had landed a punch in his gut, and head butt him in the chest.

"You are a miserable piece of work." William murmured grimly as he continued his assault on the gator. The gator coughed and fell to his knees. He looked up to William with fear in his eyes.

"Y-You can't kill me! Your precious book does not let you! Only steal, and never harm! Remember?" Liwigi pointed out. William looked to Cooper, realizing that Cooper was breathing.

"You are right Liwigi. Heh." William said as he slammed his fists down onto the gator's head, knocking him out instantly.

William made his way over to Cooper's sleeping form and slowly helped him up. "Felidae, why?" Sly murmured in pain.

"I told you, I don't hold grudges. Besides, if you go who will help me take down Clockwerk if he is rebuilt?" William pointed out with a chuckle as he began to drag his friend out of the compound.

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Carmelita growled as she gazed at all the blood on the floor, and the unconscious Liwigi who was being put in cuffs by other Interpol officers. "We got a match for the blood. Cooper and Felidae." A forensics expert said as he came into the room as well.

"Felidae and Cooper took down Liwigi? Seems odd. I read both the records on their families. They are sworn enemies." Carmelita murmured as she looked towards the two Interpol officers taking Liwigi out of the room.

"When he wakes up, give him some pain killers and ask him as many questions as he can answer. I want to know what happened and over WHAT" Carmelita shouted.

"Treating your men with such rough brutality. Perhaps that is why you can't be with Cooper, N'est pas?" A voice said from the shadows. Carmelita growled as she turned slowly.

"You are one to talk. Heard you were dancing with a renown criminal? Your taste in men is questionable." Carmelita murmured as Rosalia walked onto the scene.

"I got what I needed from him, as dirty as it may sound." Rosalia said with a slight giggle.

"There's a word for what you are, but I don't think it's lady like to say it. Why are you here?" Carmelita asked with a frown.

"Same thing you are here for. I'm looking for my cash cow, Mr. Felidae." Rosalia murmured as she swayed her hips slightly and placed her hands on her hips.

"I'm not after Felidae. Cooper is what I'm after. Though I guess jailing Felidae would probably lose you that money wouldn't it?" Carmelita said with a dark grin.

"Oh, don't worry. I'll get my money. Now, what do we know about the scene?" Rosalia asked as she gazed at everything.

"Plenty of blood from Felidae and Cooper. I'm guessing they left with great injuries. One that only a hospital could tend to. Perhaps if we go to a local hospital we will find what we are looking for." Carmelita murmured.

"I guess that is correct. I'm guessing you won't give me a lift?" Rosalia asked as she gazed at her nails.

Carmelita rolled her eyes. "You can ride in the back or the trunk. Your choice." Carmelita said as she began to leave the scene.

"Oh. I don't get to ride shotgun? That is upsetting." Rosalia said with heavy sarcasm as she followed after Carmelita.