Hey Everyone. Yes my bluff was called and I got only 3 reviews. It's okay I'm gonna finish this story anyway and I would assume that some people are at least reading it since I'm getting some hits. Anyway please people drop a review I really appreciate any feedback, even it's just to say you want me to read your story. On to the reviews from last chapter…
Evil Cooper: Thanks for the review hope you like this chapter.
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Oh yeah and just so everyone knows I made a slight change.
Spoken dialogue is in " "
Thoughts are italicized
Well here we go.
Chapter 10 "Time Together"
Carmelita unlocked her apartment door and entered followed closely by Sly. She placed her jacket on the coat rack and checked the time.
9:45 p.m.
"I'm gonna take a shower Sly." She said to him as her stomach let out a loud rumble. Sly laughed a little as he hung up his cap.
"How about a Pizza?" He shouted to her since she was already in her room.
"That sounds great!" Came the hollered response. After placing the order, delivery of course, he decided to take a quick shower as well. Carmelita's new apartment was huge; two bedroom, two bathroom, kitchen, living room, the works. She had gotten a new one shortly after Sly had returned with her, hence the lack of much security. He took a fast shower, rotating his arm more to get it to stop hurting. It did. He threw on a pair of loose blue shorts and a white wife beater.
10:10 p.m.
Sly glanced at the clock as he went to answer the door.
"That'll be 16.22." The young skunk smiled as he handed the pizza to Sly.
"Here you go. Keep the change." Cooper handed him a fifty and closed the door.
"Wait! Sir you gave me a fifty!" the skunk stopped the door from closing with his foot.
"I know." Sly smiled one of his signature smiles.
"Thanks!" The skunk laughed dumbstruck as he moved his foot and let Sly close the door. Money wasn't really important to the ringtail. If he really needed any he had easy ways of getting it. "Carmelita pizza's here!" He yelled.
"Okay!" She answered. The shower had soothed her nerves. She pulled her brush through her hair with quiet enthusiasm, after all she'd still get to have dinner with Cooper…
Everything was quiet at the Fox apartment. Matthias paced back and forth as he watched through the windows impatiently. Neither Fox nor Sly could be seen from his vantage point.
10:00 p.m.
Usually it would be safe for Matt to go home, but something was bothering the coyote. Something he couldn't quite put his finger on. Sure he could be dead by the same time tomorrow. But that wasn't it. As he contemplated all the possible ways an attacker could infiltrate the apartment he couldn't shake the feeling of dread deep in his gut. Like something terrible was going to happen. Something that would change his whole world. He was growing tired and restless with each passing moment.
Maybe I can go home. He thought with a yawn. A delivery boy walked up to the door carrying a pizza. Matthias looked on preparing to strike.
Another Assassin? He readied several daggers in case he had to act. False alarm. He put his throwing knives away.
I better stay…Sly sat down on the couch before placing the pizza on the coffee table in front of himself.
I'll wait for Carm. He decided. With a sigh he picked up the remote and clicked the television on. There wasn't really anything interesting so he settled on some movie about bank robbers.
"You waited for me?" Carmelita asked with a smile. The raccoon turned to see one of the most breathtaking sights he'd ever laid eyes upon. She was wearing a pair of loose silk pants and a white silk tank top. Her hair cascaded down her shoulders, not constrained by anything.
"I…you…yes?" He babbled, mesmerized by her beauty. She emanated an ethereal radiance that took his breath away. She sat next to him with a chuckle.
"You okay Constable?" She grabbed a paper plate and a slice of the pizza.
"Fi…I'm fine." He said, voice crackling a bit. He grabbed some pizza and tried to turn his attention to the T.V. Tried. Carmelita was surprised at what he decided to watch.
What are the chances? She thought as she took another bite of pizza. Sly had a devilish idea.
"Ever wonder what it'd be like to be a thief?" he asked her with a straight face. Carmelita flushed white as a ghost. Sly continued to eat, struggling not to laugh. Her heart raced.
"I loath thieves." She answered honestly trying to act unfazed. It worked. Sly nearly choked on his food, coughing hard. Carmelita patted him on the back. With a bit of determination Sly swallowed the mouthful.
"I see." Sly smiled. Carmelita walked to the kitchen.
"Pepsi?" She asked from the other room.
"Sure!" He replied before changing the channel to the news.
"A fire erupted today at Le Bistro restaurant causing severe damage. Employee's claim they had no idea as to the source of the accident when questioned by police. However several noted seeing a cloaked person leaving the scene by rooftop. Investigations are still taking place." The newscaster finished before they started reporting on something else. Sly changed the channel. Carmelita came back with two glasses full of ice and Pepsi.
"Thanks!" Sly said enthusiastically. He took a long drink and then went back to flipping through the channels. Before long he stopped, a look of disappointment on his face.
"What's wrong?" The fox asked concerned.
"I just realized something."
"What?"
"Television is rubbish." Sly laughed. Carmelita nearly shot soda out of her nose, forcing herself not to laugh too hard…
Matthias was slowly slipping in and out of consciousness. This forced surveillance had come at such an unfortunate time. He had been tossing and turning the night before, haunted by the nightmares of his past. He could barely keep his eyes open let alone watch the apartment for any activity. Still, his life depended on Sly's and getting a couple hours of sleep was definitely not worth dying over. With a long yawn he stood to his feet and began pacing again.
Gotta stay awake. He slapped himself a couple time. It was nearly midnight and there were no signs of foul play but the coyote was still wary of leaving the domicile. The sudden ringing of his cell phone nearly sent him tumbling off the side of the building. Who the heck is calling me now? He thought with a growl as he pulled his phone out of his pocket. He didn't recognize the number.
"Hello?" He asked after answering it. No response came. "Hello?" he asked again. Still nothing. "Look if you don't…"
"Midnight." A deep voice interrupted him, obviously masked by some kind of device. The line went dead. Matthias was puzzled.
11:45 p.m.
"Guess I'm in for a surprise!" He grinned…
Sly slowly opened his eyes to find Carmelita nuzzled against his chest sound asleep. He blushed a deep scarlet. They had decided to watch one of her movies and apparently he'd fallen asleep before her because he could not recall her getting this close.
Then she moved to me? He decided not to wake her. Without making a sound he carefully lifted her and carried her to the bedroom. She looked so beautiful he couldn't help but smile as he laid her on the bed. Maybe this was the perfect plan. He gently swept some of the hair away from her face and kissed her lightly on the forehead.
"I love you." He whispered and then tip toed out of the room.
12:15 a.m.
He walked to his room feeling drowsy. He had already been up a good eighteen hours and his nice warm bed was calling his name. As he entered his room he noticed two things out of place. One, his window was wide open, fresh air blowing in. Two, there was a nice oak case on his bed.
Better be careful. He approached the bed with caution. A small piece of paper was attached to it with a note scribbled on it. With a trembling hand he pulled the paper off and read…
"Sly Cooper, do not worry about your gang. I have hired bodyguards to protect them while you go through this ordeal with the Arimahs. I know you can take care of yourself but I figured you may be needing this anyway…" He held his breath, hesitantly opening the case.
"No way?!" He gasped, laying eyes on the treasure inside. He delicately lifted his family cane out of the case with a huge smile. He expertly twirled it in his hands with ease, throwing it up and catching it several times before getting distracted by a string of peculiar noises coming from outsides his window. They were barely perceptible but the raccoons senses were impeccable. He looked out to see two canines face to face on the roof across the street.
I should check it out. He grinned as he twirled his cane joyously and leapt out the window…
And that's it. Next chapter There will be some action and some more confusing stuff so I hope you come back next week. Remember review as much as possible and thanks a lot for reading. See you soon. : )
Next week Chapter 11: "Brother vs. Brother"