Final Remarks
We escaped Carmelita's clutches by only a few minutes. Frustrated, she took it out on Genbu. Who was caught plundering ancient relics plundered from China's great archaeological sites then selling them. Also, he was linked to countless murders including Mr. Terada death. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
As for us, well we have spent the last six months in Beijing, watching over Ayu who lapsed into a coma during the battle with Genbu. The doctors had given her a 50-50 chance of waking up.
Sly stood in the hospital window as he had done every night since they first brought her here. Since then she was brought in he had not been able to look on the bright side of things. Bentley and Murray had tried everything to cheer him up the last few months but failed. They couldn't even stir up any enthusiasm to go stealing. Each night he would spend the entire night listening to the slow beeps from the monitor on her bedside. The agonizing steady beeps never varied in there tone or pitch. There was a good chance that she never wake up. But Sly couldn't give up, he wouldn't give up. He just couldn't imagine a life without her now.
Suddenly, her hand twitched. The beeps began to race as she fought for consciousness. Finally, she moaned. He jumped into the room then raced to her side and held her hand. He didn't care who saw him or if he would get caught here. She was awake!
When she finally woke up I was relieved. Of course, I managed to wisk her away from the hospital as Carmelita busted in. I think I actually saw a smile on her face.
We spent the next few weeks relaxing in Hong Kong as Ayu got her strength back. I was finally able be excited about stealing again. I was looking forward to having Ayu along for our next heist but she wanted to go solo for a while. She said something about proving something to herself or something like that.
Ayase hugged both Murray and Bentley as she said goodbye. When she got to Sly she kissed him for several minutes before departing.
She promised to return and formalize our partnership one day. Until then we are rivals and lovers. This should be fun!