-1Disclaimer: I don't own Lupin and Co. but I do own Tsurugi and that bastard baby, so don't steal them just yet.

Author: Another blunt disclaimer, but it had to be said. As you can see, I updated along time ago, but now I'm feeling relatively creative again. Sooo, on to the LAST chapter of "A Thief Within INTERPOL" (More cheers are heard since more secrets will be revealed…Maybe!)

Chapter 25: Shape Up, Make Up

After a long stressful day of stealing and fears, the original Lupin crew decided they needed a little bit of party time. Lupin ran out to the store, bought enough booze to liquor up a dozen people to the point of death and a bunch of yummy snack foods. When he walked into the door, Jigen grabbed the first bottle of gin he saw and put it away quicker than ever.

Everyone stared in slight astonishment as he looked back from under his fedora. "I thought we were partying tonight?" He said in his, 'Oh no Jigen got into the mini bar and drank everything in sight' voice. Lupin placed an arm around him, laughed loudly, as usual, and agreed full heartedly.

"You're very right my friend. Now, lets get this thing started!" So, they all partied all night long and in the end, Jigen just slept on the sofa.

While the party was going on Tsurugi kept herself locked in her room. She listen to them all having fun, causing a ruckus, and just plain out not coming to make sure she was okay. Lying in bed, she was trying to decide whether to leave or stay when she heard a soft knock on the door. Eager to know someone cared, she jumped up but then quickly sat down again. "Who is it?" She asked, doing her best angry voice.

"Err…It's me" Jigen's voice sad, in a very ashamed tone, something rarely heard from him. Getting up slowly this time, she unlocked the door and quickly sat back down of the bed. He walked in and sat down next to her, head hanging slightly.

"…" Looking at him, she couldn't take it anymore. Throwing her arms around him, she began to cry. And unexpected response, he just sat there and let her cry. He didn't know what else to do, so he just kept quiet. After about ten minutes, she let go of him and shook her head.

"I'm sorry…I'm so sorry." Was all she could say. Nodding softly, Jigen understood completely. "I'm sorry too Tsurugi."

-Outside the room-

Lupin had taken to listening in on Jigen and Tsurugi's conversation. It was rather boring so he went back to the party. Smiling at Fujiko, he tried to take a cheap shot and was smacked severely.

"Lupin, what the hell do you think you're doing?" She questioned demandingly. They all might be plastered, but that didn't stop her from wanting him off of her. Shrugging, he noticed that Tsurugi and Jigen had ventured out of their room.

"HEY! IT'S THE HAPPY COUPLE!" Lupin shouted about as loudly as he could. Glaring at him from under the fedora, Jigen simply walked past him. Tsurugi followed, shaking her head disapprovingly. Lupin, confused as ever, went to follow but was stopped by Goemon's sheath.

"Now is not the time to barge in Lupin." He spoke with a stern tone. Crossing his arms, he stomped all the way back to the sofa and had another drink. Goemon also shook his head disapprovingly at Lupin from behind and then went to go meditate some.

-In the kitchen-

Jigen was doing his best to try and cook something for Tsurugi, even though she said she would be more than happy to cook. Sitting at the table, tapping her fingers on the top, she waited patiently for God only knows what to be served to her.

After about twenty minutes, Jigen brought her a plate of chicken, Jell-o, and that stuff that looks like cat food. Smiling widely, she began to eat like she hadn't eaten in days. Jigen sat down next to her and watched silently, glad to see she seemed happy again.

Finally things were back to normal.