For Disclaimer: I do not own Sly Cooper or any of their Characters. Yaoi Fanfiction.
Sly Cooper and the Gang in: Forty Thieves
Mercury stumbled into the hideout, followed by The Tiger, cursing after him.
The Tiger:"The money! All that camel race betting and you lost everything! You owe me, so get back here!"
Mercury ran past Bentley, a concerned look over his face, rushing for the bedroom. He could barely close it shut behind him.
Mercury:"Salim, it's time you take your clothes back."
Salim did not quite understand, as Mercury threw him his outfit and cane. Shortly after, The Tiger bashed through the door, leaving them all surprised.
The Tiger:"There you are!"
He came running at Mercury, ready to pummel.
Mercury:"I think you are looking for him."
The Tiger was almost upon him, as he could barely point towards Salim. Salim finally getting a grasp on the situation sunk into his sheets once more.
Salim Al-Kupar:"Oh no."
Mercury quickly made a get away, leaving the bedroom behind him. It took him a moment to recover and take a breath. Sly walked over, patting him on the back.
Mercury:"You could have warned me..."
Sly:"Ah... like an assistant?"
Sly gave him a mischievous smirk. Mercury returned the smile, standing straight to face him.
Mercury:"Fine, got me there. Let's see what Bentley has for us."
They gathered around the table, trying to ignore the commotion coming from the bedroom.
Bentley:"Okay guys, from here on out it's simple. We just need to get a bug set in Miss Decibel's office. Once set, we can go ahead and get those counterfeits and overpower Le Paradox."
Mercury:"Well I definitely like the sound of that. What is it you need Bentley?"
Bentley:"Well I could use the help of 'Salim'. She retreated into her safe private office, we could only enter with someone who can climb his way in. And it is very dangerous!"
Mercury:"Well... I'm-"
The door to the bedroom abruptly opened, cutting Mercury off.
Salim Al-Kupar:"You said you needed my help? I'm ready."
Mercury turned to eye Salim closely, he was in gear and seemed to have recuperated nicely.
Mercury:"Are you sure you are up to it, Salim?"
Salim Al-Kupar:"No worries. I have never been so sure."
Mercury had to grin at the thought of Salim being back on their team.
Bentley:"Alright. Ready yourselves, while Mercury, Salim and myself get those bugs planted in Miss Decibel's office."
On their way there, they walked past the deactivated Turret system, stopping at a secure place to remain unseen. Salim started his climb, showing his expertise and skill.
Salim Al-Kupar:"I do not understand. How will putting an insect in there tell us anything? At most it will just annoy her."
Bentley:"No, not that kind of bug. This is a small device that can transmit sound, so we can listen to her conversations."
Mercury:"Just like the microphone, Salim."
Salim Al-Kupar:"Does it also bite?"
Mercury had to giggle, but seeing Bentley's serious look, he muffled it.
Bentley:"Look, don't worry about the bug. Right now I need you to find a way into that study so you can let me in. I'll take over from there."
Salim Al-Kupar:"Alright Bentley, I will find a way inside, while you play with your bug."
The turtle and raccoon watched Salim's amazing moves, climbing all the way inside. They closed in on the door, hearing a clicking noise from inside. Once there, they could already hear classic music playing all through the room. Bentley threw Salim the small statue of Le Paradox, the small bug inside.
Bentley:"Ok Salim, I need you to plant that bug in Miss Decibel's office, but first we need to get her out of there. I've reprogrammed those transmitters she was using on your friends with some new music. Once you guys placed them around the room and I activate them, she's gonna come running!"
Salim Al-Kupar:"How do you know this?"
Salim threw two transmitters over to Mercury.
Bentley:"Because she happens to be a music snob and I'm about to give her something a dose of something she can't stand – good ol' Rock n' Roll!"
Salim Al-Kupar:"I do not care for rocks and rolling either."
Bentley:"No it's... nevermind. Just get those transmitters in place."
Salim watched Mercury sprint off, the two transmitters on bouncing around. Salim whistled to him, making him look back for a moment. Salim gestured for him to active the small microphone once again. Mercury did, climbing upwards towards a spot Bentley marked.
Mercury:"What is it Salim?"
Salim Al-Kupar:"Mercury I wanted to say this before, but you went off in a hurry. I was never bit or poisoned. I meant to tell you, but-"
Mercury:"Oh that... I know Salim."
Salim Al-Kupar:"You did? I mean... what?"
Mercury:"Salim I'm not judging you that you wanted a rest. I saw the wound and how you acted. If you truly were poisoned, you wouldn't be standing here, since you refused the anti venom so willingly."
Salim Al-Kupar:"And why didn't you call me out on it?"
With all the transmitters in place, they made their way back, Bentley already on the move.
Mercury:"The way I see it. You have already done everything you can for the Coopers. Don't take this the wrong way... you have become old. I thought, why not allow you a break. God knows you have earned it."
Salim had to chuckle to himself, meeting up with Mercury at the door.
Salim Al-Kupar:"So I'm old, huh?"
Mercury scratched his neck, clearly not knowing what to say.
Mercury:"I'm sorry, I really didn't mean any harm."
Salim Al-Kupar:"Well I'm old and you are still green behind the ears. That's all there is to say."
Mercury chuckled slightly, Salim looking at him with one open eye. Bentley came flying with his wheelchair, coming down from above.
Bentley:"Okay, get ready!"
Bentley hit a switch, loud Rock n' Roll music spewing out of his transmitters. Salim and Mercury slightly held their ears shut, the music being extremely loud after all. Bentley was all rocking out, playing along to the music. The only one in severe discomfort being Miss Decibel, outraged at the new found music playing.
Miss Decibel:"my goodness, that awful screeching! It can't be... Rock and Roll! Aaaaagh! Must destroy!"
Miss Decibel started thumping around like crazy, now was their opportunity.
Bentley:"Okay, now while she is distracted, go plant that bug!"
Mercury was about to hop onto the rope, as Salim stopped him in his tracks.
Salim Al-Kupar:"Let me."
Mercury stepped back, letting him climb his way over to her desk, carefully placing the statue on it. He ducked out of her line of sight, making his way back through the earthquake like thumping.
Bentley:"Great work! She'll never guess there's a bug in that statue of her boyfriend!"
Salim hopped down, landing between Mercury and Bentley. Checking his laptop, Bentley hit some keys and voila.
Bentley:"Okay, guys. The bug is active. Now let's get out of here!"
They went with haste, retreating to the hideout and listened in on any further conversations of Miss Decibel. Of course during music practice, the bug was set on mute.
After having heard enough to have a grasp on the situation, they knew it was time to head out. All getting geared up, Bentley called everyone in for the meeting.
Bentley:
- "Okay. Thanks to our bug in Miss Decibel's office we now have all the information we need. It appears she has been producing counterfeit documents for Le Paradox, creating a false family history, that will make him an esteemed member of royalty in the present day. I've managed to inspect some of the documentation... and believe me, if we allow him to get away with this, his wealth and power will make him untouchable. I believe he is planning this to be his last and greatest caper. The key to stopping him begins with us getting through that security door in the lamp shop. I haven't been able to discover what's behind it, but we know that's where Decibel will deliver the papers to Le Paradox.
However since we don't want to announce our presence, we need a diversion for the guards. So I have taken the liberty of fashioning an outfit for Carmelita, who will use it to lure the guards away from their posts by... ehm, performing a belly dance."
Carmelita:"What?!"
Sly:"Possibly your best plan ever, Bentley."
Bentley:"I'm sorry I didn't ask, Carmelita. But you're the only one who can pull this off."
Murray:"Uh, Bentley... Uh, I could do it!"
Carmelita:"I am not getting into that outfit."
Bentley:"I realize it's a bit... revealing, but think of it as going undercover."
Carmelita:"Bentley...!"
Murray:"I'm positive The Murray could squeeze into that thing."
Sly:"Hey Carmelita, you should model that outfit for us... to make sure it fits!"
Carmelita:"Shut up, Ringtail!"
Mercury:"Why don't you squeeze into it, Sly? That would be a sight to behold."
Sly:"I'm sorry, but I can't. I don't want to steal the show, maybe you want to?"
They were fixated on each other, smiling and eyes deeply locked.
Murray:"Listen, silk is very elastic!"
Bentley:"Guys this is urgent. Carmelita, if it's just the lack of company, I was able to craft two outfits."
Murray:"Perfect. Let's do this, Carmelita!"
Bentley:"I'm sorry, big guy. But we need your strength to open that door. I was thinking of someone else."
They followed Bentley's gaze, ultimately all looking at Mercury.
Mercury:"Eh?! Why not take Sly?!"
Bentley:"I'm sorry, but you are the only one who can do both, help Carmelita and help us with the door. So what do you think, Carmelita?"
Carmelita was deeply in thought, smiling as she walked over to Mercury.
Carmelita:"Fine. But I'm only doing this for the team. Besides... you did promise me to be my back-up whenever I need it."
Mercury felt the pressure, crushing him into the ground. Why did he say such a thing?
Bentley:"Well, Mercury. Let me put it this way, would you rather do it yourself or see Murray in the outfit?"
He looked back at the eager hippo, slightly jumping on the spot. A chill tingled down his spine, visions of past missions floating back in his memory.
Mercury:"Fine. Okay, I'm in."
Bentley:"Perfect, then we're set."
Mercury watched Bentley turn his back, getting the outfits. He looked to the side, slightly mumbling.
Mercury:"Shrimp cocktail..."
Bentley quickly turned with the outfits in hand, his eyes fixated on Mercury. His mouth was puffed up, his eyes avoiding Bentley's gaze.
Bentley:"Don't even get me started!"
Holding the outfit in hand and looking over it, he held it in front of himself.
Bentley:"If you need help practicing, I'm sure there is a hippo, happy and ready to help."
Mercury stared at Murray, thinking it over.
Mercury:"As long as I'm the one in the outfit..."
As Murray settled down the music box, he turned to face Mercury. They were currently alone, ready to practice some belly dancing. Mercury was inspecting the outfit on himself, checking if everything is covered. Bentley and his weird habit of carrying so much stuff around paid off, seeing the nice brunette wig covering his hair line. They were tied back, being held in place by a small tiara. The soft, silky purple fabric covering his mouth. The longer cloth, wrapped around both his arms like a long scarf. The soft material covering his stuffed breast. He gave it a small feel, this would take some time getting used to. And lastly the nicely crafted silky pants covering his thighs. Mercury sighed at the sight, this is unraveling some very old memories.
Murray:"Okay, champ. It's sad The Murray will not be able to help you lure the guards away, but I promise to make sure you have the best moves on the dance floor."
Turning on the music, Murray adjusted his belt, his eyes gleaming.
Murray:"Okay now just do everything The Murray does and you'll be good to go."
Murray turned, so Mercury could see his back and hip movement better. He swayed, his hips doing a pretty good job to keep up with the music. Mercury had to admit, he would probably do a good job at distracting, but after that Geisha thing...
A slight cough caught Mercury's attention. Murray and Mercury looked over to the door, spotting Sly standing in the door frame. Mercury quickly pulled off the wig, completely surprised.
Sly:"Some nice movements you two got there."
Mercury:"Sly, I swear-..."
Murray:"Perfect timing, Sly! I was just about to teach Mercury a neat trick, if a guard should need more private attention."
Mercury:"What now...?!"
Mercury stared dumbfounded at Murray, who only chuckled at him.
Murray:"Come closer, Sly. This is of utmost importance! If a guard should be alarmed by any of us, you will have to catch their attention immediately. I will show you how, Sly being the guard."
Sly and Mercury exchanged a quick glance, Sly smiling at him as he came closer and stood behind him.
Murray:"Okay this is a perfect way to catch the interest of a guard, who might see through the diversion, after having been alarmed. I'll need you to take your scarf like fabric and swing it around Sly's neck, making him focus on you."
With a little bit of protest, Mercury turned to look at Sly, a big smirk covering his face. Mercury focused, after all this was still a job and it had to work. He would give it his all.
Murray:"Okay, now that he is looking, you can twist around, brushing yourself against his chest! Once there, trail up and down over his body."
Mercury felt his dignity shrink at a high rate, becoming smaller and smaller per second.
Mercury:"You have got to be kidding."
Murray looked at him with puppy eyes, wondering if he did anything wrong. Mercury sighed, pulling himself against Sly, trailing over his chest. He glanced back a second, to find him slightly blushing and chuckling. He stopped as he felt hands landing on his hips, his eyes catching Sly's gaze. Sly took away his hands, Mercury shook his head, one hands placing them back on his hips.
Mercury:"Don't get too frisky or you will lose them."
Mercury kept trailing up and down, throwing his head back onto Sly's body, throwing a lustful gaze into his eyes. Where is the line? Where should he stop. He kept going, one of Sly's hand having found a way to his neck, going over his head and running through his hair. Mercury trailed lower and lower, his hands trailing over the body behind him. Mercury only could stop himself, as he felt something poke him from behind, which definitely wasn't one of Sly's hands. He looked back at Sly, clearly embarrassed and unsure how to take this himself. Mercury stayed there, covering Sly's front.
Mercury:"I- I uhm... think I'm ready Murray. Thanks for the help. You can go ready yourself, Sly and I will only take a moment."
Murray turned the music off, giving Mercury a thumbs up.
Murray:"You got it, champ. Now let's go show those guards these slick moves!"
Mercury smiled after Murray the entire way, waiting for him to exit the room. Once gone he took a step away from Sly, eyeing him all over.
Mercury:"A little to excited, Sly?"
Sly:"Who was the one throwing those glances at me? You clearly enjoyed it, too!"
Mercury:"Pff. No! …it was nice, but this is only a job after all! ...maybe a little."
Sly:"Well at least we know we are in capable hands."
Mercury:"I see what you did there, very funny."
Sly:"Hey it made you laugh, that's all that counts!"
Mercury shook his head, gesturing Sly they shouldn't keep the others waiting. Mercury wanted to quickly forget what happened, this couldn't have gotten any more awkward. Especially inspecting Sly, who was still covering the bulge created from before. When their eyes met, they only exchanged a quick smile. Yeah, definitely awkward.
End of Chapter forty five.
