Takes A Thief To Save A Thief

by puppydogs68

VILE will stop at nothing to capture Carmen Sandiego, a former student that betrayed them. We all know that Carmen's smarter, and that she's better...but sometimes, life just isn't fair. Carmen's captured, and it's up to Graham Crackle, now currently an ACME agent, to pick up the pieces. Who was he before, really? Rated T for violence; no cursing. (Cover art now up)

10. Chapter 10

Takes A Thief To Save A Thief Chapter 10: "Stay Far, Far Away From Me"

Okay for anyone wondering why I skipped last week's update, I had like a million exams to study for so that's why. And I still have a French exam coming up. Noooooooo ;-;

GiddyReflections: He sure is! :S

NaoSa: Lol, totally get it. I loved the new (or...not so new now, because I'm late...) chapter though! :3

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Enjoy!

A little before Tigress arrived at ACME...

Carmen stretched out in her jail cell, batting at a small feather with her hand like a cat. It had probably dropped off of someone's outfit. She stared at the small intricate designs on it. The feather itself was quite large, with brilliant shades of dark blue and emerald green. She recognized it as a peacock feather, now curious who in VILE was wearing a peacock costume, then remembered that Countess Cleo had dozens of outfits with peacock feathers on them. She shrugged, setting it on the floor, staring at the feather. The door opened behind her.

"Hey, kitty, back so soon?" Carmen said, not even bothering to look behind her at first.

"Ugh. You. They really should move you somewhere else." Tigress wrinkled her nose, "You're a disgrace to VILE. I can't believe they haven't disposed of you yet."

Carmen said innocently, "Well, not everyone's as stupid as you. They know how big of a deal it is that they finally captured me." Sounds of fabric wrinkling came from behind her. Carmen turned around, watching Tigress struggle with a blue jacket. She yelped as she tripped over her feet.

"Clumsy much?" Carmen deadpanned.

Tigress ignored her, finally getting her hand through the other sleeve. She grinned, "So long, Carmen."

"Where are you going?"

"Why would I tell you that, now?" Tigress asked. She smirked, "Wouldn't want to ruin all the fun, would I?"

Carmen didn't even need for her to respond, "The blue uniform, the tie...you look like an ACME agent...by why expose your identity to ACME and put VILE to risk?"

Tigress rolled her eyes, "Well, the cat's out of the bag. Whatever. Not like you'll figure out what's going on anytime soon." Tigress snickered, "Buh-bye, little Black Sheep."

Carmen looked confused, "Wait!" Tigress was already gone. Carmen growled something, crossing her arms.

She was going to get out of here. She was going to figure out what was going on!

—- Normal Time —

Agent Stripes grinned, "So, what are we doing today, team?" It had been a day since Agent Stripes had arrived at ACME headquarters, and despite her cheery, nice, positive attitude, Graham was still suspicious of her. Just the way she looked at him and smiled creeped him out and made him constantly be on-edge.

"Okay, so today is our first time out with our two new agents, but same procedures apply. We are going to the last place Carmen was seen to investigate any hidden clues the other agents might have overlooked." Agent Zari recapped. Agent Devineaux grumbled something but nodded in return.

Tigress smiled at Devineaux, "Our first mission together. Wouldn't that be fun?" She asked sweetly.

"Yeah. It sure will. As long as you stay far, far away from me." Graham said icily.

Tigress smiled again, but this time, it seemed less natural then the one before, "We'll see about that..."

Oof this was short but the next chapter will be more eventful.

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