Chapter 4

Rajan had apparently went into hiding after the Wings were stolen and it came to everyone's attention that he had the Clockwerk Heart. It didn't matter very much to Mayura who sat quietly in the van the entire trip, even when they went to Bollywood, which worried everyone on the team. In fact she spoke very little around Sly or ignored him all together—it wasn't his fault, she thought, it's mine. Mine for not thinking he might be in love with someone else...

It didn't stop the pain she felt but she assumed it wouldn't, when she heard news that they'd found where Rajan was hiding she perked up a little." M-maybe...I can go on my first mission."

The group, who hadn't known she came in, stared at her, Sly was the first to answer(with a smile)," Yeah, you did say you wanted to be in on the job. And it was our vow that we'd prove your innocence."

The wolf nodded, her ears laying flat against her head," Yes, this is the least I can do to repay you for all your kindness."

Murray smiled, but with concern written across his face," How..have you been feeling? Until now you've barely said more than a sentence to us after we got the wings."

" I...I've just had a lot of things on my mind, please don't worry yourself, Murray..." With that she crossed the room and gave the purple hippo a sound hug." I'm all right, just exhausted from a lot of things."

" Oh...okay but I'm still keeping an eye on you," Murray said with concern still showing in his eyes." I don't want anything to happen to you."

Mayura's only response was a tender smile before she headed outside to check out their new surroundings. It was a glum looking place and it rained quite heavily, still, the old ruins held a sense of beauty and awe. A place that was wondrous all its own, without the help of decorations. Looking down she found that they were perched on the highest, or just about the highest place surrounding the ruins. The dark haired girl suddenly felt a little sick and looked out over the horizon.

" Missions time," came Sly's voice as the door opened." You're going to be playing a major role on this job. You'll need that rod I gave you, if you're up to the challenge Mayura."

" Oh, you know me, ready for anything!" She laughed and went inside after the raccoon. I was ready for anything until my heart was broken...not anymore.

Mission after mission was pulled off until hers finally arrived—clutching the rod to her chest Mayura reviewed everything her brother taught her. For if she was going to succeed she would have to be able to defend against anything her opponent threw at her, and her opponent was Rajan. Her mission was to keep him busy while Sly pulled off his mission, bugging Rajan's office.

" You ready?"

At first she wanted to shake her head no but gathered her courage and nodded," Yes!"

The tiger Spice Lord stood outside his keep, looking over everything, for his paranoia was getting the best of him. But least of all he hadn't expected to see Mayura walk over the hill, a golden staff held firmly in her hand. By now the rain was coming down harder and harder, she looked like someone facing the greatest misery of her life.

The last image he'd seen of the girl had been her fleeing from his palace in tears. After a while he put two and two together, the dance had been a diversion to keep his attention away from the statue. Ms. Mayura must have been with them...she only must have been in love with the master thief behind it all, Sly Cooper. His entire party had been ruined, Inspector Carmelita had then started making arrested left and right. Worst of all he had to flee from his own party, the shame was enraging!

Yet here she came, weapon in hand and ready to inflict any sort of pain on anyone. Her eyes betrayed the hurt she felt, obviously her very heart had been broken. No matter her emotions still looked radiant but today that beauty was magnified by her intensity.

" Lord Rajan," spoke Mayura with uneasiness, he was a criminal for goodness sake! But...so was Sly." I have come here to...to duel with you! And I won't take no for an answer either!"

To say the least, he was momentarily stunned by her challenge," And what if I do chose to refuse?"

" Then...you will have to be on the defense," With a shrug the wolf frowned." Like I said, I won't take no for an answer." The tiger sighed and turned on his heels, Rajan had no desire to fight her, for she was just wanting something to take her anger out on. Next thing he knew the staff hit the ground at his feet." I came here for this purpose...and I won't let you get away from me."

The two stared at eachother until the Spice Lord came around to face her, she would get what she wanted.

Yay! My first fight scene! Ya know, Chapter 4 is shorter than the others...I think. But isn't the story taking an interesting twist? Okay if my fight scene sucks I'm sorry, I don't normally write them and the last time I did was months ago.sweatdrop I don't think it has to be too detailed, does it? I'll try my hardest!

So in the next chapter, Chapter 5, Mayura's task really begins but it doesn't turn out the way anyone expects—even for Mayura herself.

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