MSS: Yay! I'm back! Sorry I was gone for so long everyone. I was grounded off Fanfiction. But now I'm back! And thanks to everyone who said how to do the Falcon's Crest. I've tried it and I think it looks cool. And yes, I do have a gamecube. Guess what? My birthday is only in 10 days!
Lloyd: You're all excited.
MSS: Yeah, my sister is hinting she might have gotten me the Tales of Symphonia soundtrack.
Raine: Master Summoner Sheena does not own ToS, flashlights, fuse boxes, or the thunder she just heard.
MSS: It's supposed to Raine tonight. Get it? Rain, Raine?
Raine: It's not very funny.
MSS: It is when you type it completely by accident.
Raine: Please read.
Chapter 6: No… Not Again… Martel…
Shiny... must have shiny…
Oreo could stand it no longer. Glancing about to make sure he wasn't being watched, he crept into the Renegade Base through the door someone had left open.
Being careful to not set off any alarms, he snuck through the silent and dark halls.
"Have you found it yet?" demanded Yuan impatiently.
"Sorry. My candle just went out again," explained a Renegade.
"I told you we should have bought flashlights," said Botta nervously.
"Don't tell me you're afraid of the dark," said Yuan.
"Maybe… a little…" Botta trailed off.
"Haven't you found the fuse box yet?" Yuan demanded for the tenth time.
Oreo paused, hearing movement in the next room.
"I've found it sir!" a voice sounded from the room. A moment later, the lights came on.
Oreo ran down the hall and ducked into a room. Glancing around, he noticed he was in an ornate office. Oreo padded through another door. He was now in what looked like a bedroom. He ducked under a bed to wait.
The Renegades weren't the only ones still up. Back at Dirk's house, Genis was explaining to Lloyd and Kratos what had happened.
"…then they told us to leave. I looked around for the cat, but it had vanished," finished Genis.
"You know, if this keeps happening, it's going to become a problem," said Lloyd.
"It's late. We can talk more about this in the morning," said Kratos.
"Yeah. See you tomorrow Lloyd," said Genis as he left.
Oreo crept out from under the bed. The person in it had finally fallen asleep. Oreo carefully lept on top of the bed. Walking lightly, he reached Yuan's hand. Using his claws he gently removed the ring and slid on another made of his fur, which he had made while waiting. He then left to find someplace where he could play with his 'shiny.'
In the morning, as he was taking a sip of his morning coffee, Yuan glanced down at his hand…
Everyone was again meeting at Zelos' mansion to discuss what to do about Oreo. Just then, Yuan burst in.
"Yuan! What are you doing here?" asked Zelos.
For an answer Yuan simply held out his hand. On the palm was a ring woven of black and white fur.
Colette picked it up. "A ring?"
"So, the cat strikes again," said Kratos.
"You're not the only one who's been robbed," said Genis.
"I'm not?" asked Yuan.
"Yeah. There's a cat who's been taking people's stuff. I hear even Kvar's been robbed," explained Lloyd.
"Don't worry, we'll help you get your ring back," promised Colette.
They sat down and started working on a plan.
Oreo stopped in front of a huge tree, the biggest he had ever seen. This looks good. He then settled down and started playing with the ring.
Out of nowhere a woman with green hair appeared in front of him. Oreo quickly lay down on top of the ring.
"I've been watching you," the woman said simply. Oreo pretended he was asleep.
"I've watched you since you first arrived." Martel knelt next to Oreo. "Do not be afraid to talk to me. I can understand you."
"Am I in trouble?" Oreo opened his eyes.
"No. Actually, I think it's kind of funny. And really, Kvar did deserve it. But I want you to be more careful about what you take. That ring is very important to Yuan. I'd like you to return it," said Martel.
"Okay. I'm sorry," said Oreo.
"Am I the one you should be apologizing to?" asked Martel.
"I'll apologize to Yuan too," promised Oreo.
"Good," Martel suddenly smirked. "By the way, have you heard of my brother, Mithos? Or maybe you know him as Yggdrasil."
"The guy who kidnapped the Easter Bunny?" asked Oreo without thinking.
"He what!" demanded Martel.
"But my friends and I saved Easter," said Oreo quickly.
Martel nodded, "Good. He's really in for it now." She glanced at Oreo. "I have a job for you. I want you to take something for me. Do you feel up to it?"
"Of course! What do you want me to take? Do you have a plan?" asked Oreo.
"The plan is…" Martel began.
Lloyd's group and Yuan were walking down a path in the Torrent Forest. Yuan was getting more and more depressed with each step. Out of nowhere appeared Martel and Oreo.
"Martel?" asked Yuan, scarcely believing his eyes.
"Yes. Everyone, this is Oreo," stated Martel.
"So that's his name," murmured Sheena. Oreo meowed.
"Oreo says he's sorry about the trouble he's caused you," translated Martel. "Here is your ring." She handed Yuan his ring. They gazed at each other for a moment, the silence speaking louder than words. Suddenly they kissed.
"Awww," said everyone, even Oreo. The kiss ended.
"Let's go. We have a lot of work to do." Martel and Oreo turned away.
"Wait!" called Colette, running after Oreo and Martel, who were leaving. "What about Lemony, Sissy, and Magical Ribbon?"
Oreo meowed.
"He says you must first agree to stop playing dress-up and holding tea parties with them," Martel paused, "Isn't tea bad for dogs?"
Colette's eyes grew wide in horror, "Oh no! I'm so sorry!" Oreo meowed again.
"He says he'll try to convince them. But first he wants to finish his mission," explained Martel.
"What mission?" asked Raine.
"I think you'll find out soon enough," said Martel knowingly. She and Oreo then disappeared.
"Why won't she tell us? Now I really want to know!" exclaimed Lloyd.
"Martel has her reasons. If she says we'll soon find out then we'll soon find out," said Yuan.
"I wish I knew now," said Lloyd, gazing up at Derris Kharlan in its orbit.
That night, while Mithos was sleeping, Martel gazed around his room, making sure everything was perfect. It was. She turned to the Angel Swordian (sp?) she had bribed and nodded. The Angel Swordian smiled and hid a camera in her pocket. Martel picked up Oreo and teleported out of Derris Kharlan.
MSS: Cliffhanger!
Sheena: What did Martel have Oreo take from Mithos? What is the Angel Swordian supposed to take a picture of? Find out these answers and a bunch more next chapter!
MSS: And the chapter after that will be Oreo robbing Regal.
Sheena: Please review!
MSS: Think of it as an early birthday present to me.