"Todd?" she said softly. "Todd?"
"Yes," he said sleepily. "What?"
"I think there's someone else in this room with us..."
"That's ridiculous," Todd said. "Who would be in here?"
"I think you better check just to be on the safe side," she whispered.
"If you say so..." Todd turned on the lights, picked up his glasses and put them on. Sure enough, Penelope was right. There was someone else in the room. None other than Sly Cooper was sitting at the foot of his bed.
"Cooper?" said the turtle. "What are you doing here?"
"I need your help, Todd," the raccoons said. He then spotted the familiar female mouse next to him. "Penelope? What are you doing here?"
"Todd's my new boyfriend," she said. "Isn't he the cutest?"
"I take it you and Bentley had a little falling out?"
"Yes," Penelope said. "I think Bentley loves that stupid time machine more than me!"
"Oh..." said Sly. "That's what I'm here about. Bentley's time machine is in danger."
"Why should I care?" she said. "Someone could blow that thing to pieces for all I care!"
"You don't understand," the raccoon said. "An evil man plans to break into Bentley's lab and use the machine to travel back in time and rewrite history."
"I don't see how this person will accomplish this," Penelope said. "Bentley installed a state-of-the-art security system at his lab, in fact of the very same type we used when we rebuilt your family's vault."
"Yes," said Sly. "But there's a fatal flaw in his design. There's still one opening that the bad guys could get through. That's where you two come in."
"Let me guess," Penelope said. "You want us to attach a laser security device over this opening."
"Exactly," Sly said.
"Where do I figure into all this?" asked Todd.
"You can build us an extension of Bentley's security system," said Penelope.
"Uhh... OK... This is a standard laser security grid system?"
"Yes," Sly answered.
"I'm going to have to run over to my store and pick up some supplies for that," said Todd.
"OK," Sly responded. He then looked curiously at the two creatures sitting in bed in their underwear. "You two get dressed. I'll be waiting outside."
"Sure thing," said Todd. Sly then left the bedroom. Penelope got out of bed and stood up.
"It looks like we'll be going on an adventure together," Penelope said as she got dressed. "It's been a long time since I've done anything exciting."
"I suppose so," Todd said, opening his closet and taking out some clothing. "But why does he need me for this?"
"You're going to have to assemble a new laser module," said Penelope. "And also make some modifications to my RC car for me."
"OK..."' Todd said. He then got dressed in a black sweatshirt, a pair of blue jeans and his favorite red high-top sneakers. "Let's get going."
"How are we going to get in your store?"
"Don't worry," said the turtle. "I have a key."
"Oh..."
The two of them then headed outside to meet up with Sly. They stepped out the door to find Sly standing next to Todd's car.
"Do you mind if I drive?" asked the raccoon.
"No, not at all," Todd said, handing him the keys. "May I ask why?"
"No offense," said Sly. "But you turtles are kind of slow, and I have to get out of town soon, or risk blowing my cover."
"Whatever," Todd said. "Let's get going."
"OK." Everyone then piled in the car and they raced off.
"Wait a minute," Sly said. "Where is this place?"
"In a shopping plaza two blocks to the right," Penelope answered.
"Gotcha."
They quickly arrived at Radio Shack and both Todd and Penelope got out. "You're joining me?" Todd asked.
"Yes," Penelope said. "Like I said, we're going to have to make some modifications for my RC car for this mission."
"That's right," Todd said as he unlocked the door, disabled the alarm system, and stepped inside. "What sort of mods do you need?"
"I need you to attach some mechanical arms and tools to the car so we can install the laser module," she said, searching for the necessary parts.
"OK." He found the parts necessary to construct a laser to attach to Bentley's security system.
"Are you sure you're allowed to take this stuff?" Penelope asked.
"No one will notice," said Todd.
"If you say so..." The two then left the store. Todd locked the door once again and turned the alarm back on. They returned to the car and Sly.
"Have you two got everything you need?" the raccoon asked.
"Yes, sir," said Todd.
"Then let's get you two back to Todd's house to prepare for your mission," Sly said. "You're going to have to do the actual mission without me, though."
"What? You're not coming along?" asked Penelope.
"No," said Sly. "I have to get out of town. Otherwise Carmelita might find out I didn't really lose my memory."
"Oh..."
"Do you think you two can handle it?"
"Of course," said Penelope. "Me and my Todd will save the day!" She then hugged the turtle, who smiled lightly.
"You two make a charming couple," Sly said as they pulled into the driveway.
"Thank you," Todd said, stepping out of the car. Sly got out of the car. "Well, good-bye..." Sly had disappeared before anyone could say anything.
"Let's get to the workshop," Penelope said. The two headed inside to work on their plan.