Chapter 2

A pair of blazing yellow eyes followed Sly and Carmelita as they drove off to their date (It was their anniversary). The dark form that owned the piercing eyes turned and strode off, barking an order to it's followers. Sly and Carmelita were on the highway, which was strangely empty. "I wonder if something's going on" Carmelita muttered. "I agree" Sly said. "But I want to enjoy this. We haven't gone out for a while". Carmelita simply shrugged and sat back in her seat. Suddenly, an explosion went off a few feet away. Sly and Carmelita were thrown from their seats and landed hard on the asphalt. They looked up and saw a dark figure standing above them. It was very strange, with two arms and legs, and steel wings as well. It was wearing a strange steel helmet and short pants and a tank top. Another strange thing was it's legs. They were solid steel, and there were wires going into it's back. "Get up, Cooper, I want to see you die on your feet, and bite the dust when you hit the ground". The voice seemed oddly familiar to Sly, and then realization took his world by storm. "NEYLA?" Sly yelled. "Not quite, slime. I am her clone. I was born from her last wishes to wipe you off the face of the Earth". Robo-Neyla (That is what she'll be called from now on) had barely enough time to dodge before Carmelita fired 5 short bursts from her shock pistol. "Ah, not about to go down easily, I see. ATTACK!". Dozens of goons appeared around them, and charged. The pair fought them off as best they could, but they were soon overwhelmed. As he began to lose consciousness, Sly wrote on the asphalt in blood.

Neyla's back.

-Sly

Meanwhile, everyone was at the Cooper household per instructions given by Sly's "secretaries" to surprise the couple when they got back. It had been a while, and somebody had flicked on the TV. Evan was sitting in front of it, bored out of his skull. He flipped through the channels and saw something interesting on the news. "Hey guys, come look at this!" he yelled. Everyone crowded around the TV, watching intently. "Scenes of mass carnage were discovered today on the highway when a passing civilian noticed an explosion. Not having a cell phone, he ran for the nearest phone booth. By the time the authorities arrived, only blood, bodies, and a wrecked car awaited them. The only clues were the blood, which is now being analyzed. There was also a message written in blood on the asphalt. It simply read Neyla's back. Sly. More news will be dispatched as events warrant. Thank you for watching". Everyone sat there, stunned. Finally, Murray spoke. "N-n-Neyla!". Bentley sat staring at the screen. When he finally spoke, his voice was hoarse and low. "You two. Leave" he said, looking at Jack and Zippy. The two got up and left. "Evan. Lena. Go to your rooms". They obliged quickly.

A few hours later, Murray, Bentley, and Penelope were assembled in the kitchen. There were a few TV screens with video uplinks to Dimitri, Panda King, and the Guru. "As we've told you, and she's captured Sly and Carmelita. We need to do something, and fast, or they're dead. Literally". "Neyla! I thought you Cooper cracks wiped her up, bro!". Dimitri had pretty much summed up what everyone was thinking. "I indeed believed you had defeated her. This is very dispiriting" the Panda King answered. "I miss Sly and Inspector Fox!" Murray sobbed. "I think we deserve to know what's going on". Everyone turned to look at the doorway. Standing there were Lena and Evan. Lena looked worried, and Evan had a firm look in his eyes. (Note: all Guru speak will here on be translated, as it's too hard to type) "Let them know. They deserve too be informed of their family's past". "Alright, Guru". Bentley then filled in the twins as to what had happened with the KLAWW gang. He told them of Neyla's betrayal, and how Clock-la had been defeated. "Ugh, this is too much too take" Lena said, and sank into a chair. "Well, that's what happened" Bentley said. "I can hold up da turtle's tale, man. It's all true" Dimitri said.

Elsewhere, Sly regained consciousness with a splitting headache. Carmelita was lying on the floor next to him. As soon as the pain lessened enough for him to look around, he saw that they were in a steel cell with guarded windows and a very thick steel door. Later, after Carmelita had woken up, the door swung open and a troupe of guards marched in, hoisted the two up, and dragged them out the door. They were brought into a large room with a throne at the far end. On either side of it was a large table at which were seated some cloaked figures that were watching them intently. Guess who was seated in the throne? That's right. The all despicable Robo-Neyla. Sly and Carmelita were thrown to their knees in front of her. "Cooper. Fox. You will be imprisoned here until we decide to execute you. Because of reasons given by one of my officers, you will have access to any of the luxury rooms you wish. Any questions?". The pair shook their heads. "Good. You will be brought to the library". An officer had removed his hood, and they saw he was a well built weasel that looked about 25. "Good to see you're caught up, Lieutenant" Neyla said. "Now take them away!".

End of Chapter 2…

Author's note

Well, did you like the chapter? Please review.

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-the Author