Edit: 3/2021
Chapter 5: Chocolate Thief
The sky was pitched dark. A thief, who camouflage with the darkness, sneaked into a huge mansion. There were many luxurious items, but the thief was interested in one. It was an art that was beautifully painted in white and blue. The visual of the art was simple and unique; a mature wolf was looking at his own reflection on the pure white icy snow. And right next to the painting, there were a golden colored box labeled Chocolate.
-The Next Day-
"Today's breaking news will be the Chocolate Thief! Last night, one of Yukito Tsukishiro rare item, the golden chocolate, has been stolen! But he isn't the only one. Many chocolates claim to be stolen around his neighborhood." Hearing the loud voice from the television, Syaoran woke up from his sleep. Syaoran yawned deeply and stretched out his arms. Then he realized that he was on the ground when he supposed to be sleeping on the couch. Since there wasn't any guest room in Sakura house, Syaoran had no choice, but to sleep on the couch.
"Beware of today's Valentine folks, because you never know if the Chocolate Thief will steal away your chocolate!" The TV continued to mumbled.
Syaoran looked up and realized something odd. Then he rubbed his eyes and looked up again. Somehow the couch was twice as big as him. Then he looked down at his hands which turned out to be paws.
Syaoran eyes widen in shocked. "NOOOOOOOO!" hollered Syaoran as he ran around in circle impatiently.
"What's going on? How did I become a wolf? There's no way Sakura saw that dude over night. THEN HOW?!" Syaoran continued to run around, wildly. Then suddenly someone lifted him off the floor and placed him outside onto the soft grass.
"Ok little buddy, take your business out here," said Touya as he shut the front door, leaving Syaoran alone outside. Syaoran stared at the door, blankly.
"TOUYA! LET ME BACK IN!" yelled out Syaoran as he scratched the door with his tiny paws. Then Syaoran suddenly smelled something sweet. Syaoran started to sniff the air. Then he spotted a red box lying down in the middle of the yard. Syaoran quickly ran toward the box and tear the box apart with his teeth.
"Its chocolate!" said Syaoran as he began to eat the chocolate. Syaoran could taste the sweet favor of each chocolate he ate.
"Oh boy," Syaoran heard Touya said.
"Sakura stayed up all night making those for Valentine Day," said Touya.
"Today is Valentine Day?" questioned Syaoran, clueless.
"Ok little buddy, you're coming with me today," said Touya as he picked Syaoran up and place him inside his bag.
"What?! Where are you taking me?!" questioned Syaoran.
Mean while, Sakura and Tomoyo sat in a black luxurious couch. Sakura could feel her heart pounding every second as she waited for Yukito to enter the room. Tomoyo, who was sitting next to Sakura, ate some chocolate out of the bowl which was sitting on the table in front of them.
"Wow, Yukito mansion is even bigger than mine. Then again, he is the President of all the Museums in Japan," said Tomoyo as she continued to eat the chocolate.
"Tomoyo….I can't breathe….." said Sakura as she tried to stay clam.
"Take a deep breath Sakura," said Tomoyo. Sakura took a long deep breath.
"Ok did you bring it?" asked Tomoyo.
"Yep," said Sakura as she nodded. Sakura dig inside her bag, searching for something.
"MY CHOCOLATE!" hollered Sakura as she began to panic.
"What's wrong?" asked Tomoyo. Sakura dumped her belonging out of her bag.
"It's not here," said Sakura
"What?! You can't be serious," said Tomoyo as she helped Sakura look for her chocolate that she stayed up making.
"I think I dropped it at my house," said Sakura.
Tomoyo sighed. "Great, when we came all the way here to give it to him."
"I'm sorry Tomoyo," Sakura apologized.
"It's ok Sakura, at least we get to see his house," said Tomoyo.
"Hey girls," greeted Yukito as he entered the room. Yukito was tall as a model and good looking even though he was wearing glasses. Sakura gulped nervously as Yukito approached to them.
"Hi Yukito, I'm sorry if we're bothering you," said Tomoyo
"Nope, just some interview from the reporters. It's been hectic since this whole neighborhood chocolate disappeared last night," said Yukito.
"You mean the Chocolate Thief! Did the thief really stole your golden chocolate?" asked Tomoyo.
"Yep, right when I got it for someone," said Yukito.
"He got it for someone? Does that mean he had a Valentine?" thought Sakura, sadly.
"It's nice to see you here Sakura. I always enjoy your company even though we only met several times," said Yukito as he smiled.
Sakura could feel her cheeks burning. "What should I say? I got to say something to him too."
"Is there supposed to be a portrait there," asked Sakura as he pointed at the blank wall.
"I can't believe I asked that. I feel like an idiot now," thought Sakura.
"I'm surprised you noticed. Actually, one of my best collection was also stolen last night," said Yukito.
"What? For real?" said Tomoyo, shocked.
"Yep, it's a surprise whoever stole it pass all my security systems. But hey let's keep this secret between us," said Yukito as he smiled innocently.
"Ok Yukito, we won't say a thing," declared Tomoyo. Then Yukito got out two boxes of chocolate.
"Happy Valentine Day," said Yukito as he gave the boxes to Sakura and Tomoyo.
"Thank you!"
Later, Touya walked into the huge mansion as he held a bag beside him. Inside the bag, Syaoran was scrunched up with Touya's other belonging. Touya walked up to a police officer, who carried a high rank badge.
"Captain, I'm here" said Touya.
"Finally, Touya! I was waiting for you. Got what I asked for?" asked the Captain.
"Yep," said Touya as he held out Syaoran. Then the Captain looked oddly at Syaoran.
"A puppy? How is a puppy going to help us?" asked the Captain.
"Well, this was all I could think of," said Touya.
"I guess we don't have any choice," said the Captain.
"Gee, why did he bring me here?" questioned Syaoran as he pouted.
Then Touya and the Captain walked toward a room.
"So, the Chocolate Thief is in here," said Touya
"Yep, this was the last house he was in. But he was caught by accident when some cat triggered the security system. There is no way he could get out of that room," explained the Captain.
"But we also can't get in without the control," said Touya.
"Yeah, there's highly developed electricity all over the entrance. I was expecting you to get something that we could use," said the Captain as he looked over to Syaoran.
"There's no way we could get through system without the control unless we blow up the walls," said Touya
"That's not good. Reporters are just around the corner and I don't want them to get involve with this," said the Captain.
"Well, I guess it's up to you, little buddy" said Touya as he lifted up Syaoran.
"You got to be kidding me," said Syaoran
"I see! The puppy will go through the small hole we found and get the control for us! That must be some kind of intelligent puppy you have Touya," said the Captain.
"Not really. Actually, he hasn't been potty train yet," stated Touya.
"Uh…Then how is this going to work?" asked the Captain.
"Luck," answered Touya.
"Plus, the thief is just a chocolate thief, right? So, what harm can he do?" said Touya. Touya place Syaoran down onto the ground.
"Ok buddy, if you don't want Sakura to know that you ate her chocolate then don't miss this up," warned Touya
Syaoran gulped. "Now he got me into doing this."
Syaoran squeezed himself through the small hole. When Syaoran finally went into the room, he noticed a guy dressed in all black, trapped in a laser-built shield.
"He's looks creepy. Why does a creepy guy like him steal chocolate?" thought Syaoran as he slowly walked around the shield.
"Now, where's that control," said Syaoran as he looked around the room. Then Syaoran spotted a silver control hiding behind the table.
"Bingo," said Syaoran as he walked toward the control. Syaoran slowly dragged the control across the room. Syaoran slowly glanced at the thief who was watching him carefully.
"Why is he staring at me?" thought Syaoran as he continued to drag the control across the room.
"Hey, is that you Syaoran?" said the thief
"AHH! How come the thief knows my name?!" hollered Syaoran as he dropped the control, terrified.
"It is you!" said the thief. Syaoran stared at the thief, oddly.
"Do I know you?" asked Syaoran.
The thief slowly took his mask away from his face. "It's me…Eriol!" Syaoran stared Eriol and blinked a couple of times.
"ERIOL?!" hollered Syaoran, surprised
"Wow, I didn't expect to meet you here. Especially in that form," said Eriol.
"I can't believe that you're THE CHOCOLATE THIEF!" yelled out Syaoran.
"How about helping me out here buddy?" said Eriol
"Great, if I don't help Touya then he'll tell Sakura that I ate her chocolate," thought Sakura, debating whether he should help Touya or Eriol.
"Why are you thinking about it? I'M YOU'RE BUDDY!" stated Eriol, disappointed.
"Yeah, but….."
"I was going to tell you my brilliant plan to make Sakura fall for you," mumbled Eriol. Syaoran thought for a moment. He will do anything to make Sakura fall for him.
"Deal!" Syaoran pressed the button on the control. And the laser slowly vanished away. Eriol bend down to Syaoran.
"This reminds me how I first met you as a wolf," said Eriol. Syaoran stood silent as he thought for a moment.
"Don't tell me you don't remember?!" said Eriol
"I don't remember," mumbled Syaoran.
"It was the first time anyone used me as their toilet," said Eriol as he gave Syaoran a hint.
"Oh that….." said Syaoran as he remembered back.
"Anyway, I still didn't get the chocolate here. Wait here for a sec," said Eriol as he looked around the room. Then Syaoran noticed a black bag in the middle of the room. Syaoran took a peek inside the bag.
"WOW! There's lots of CHOCOLATES!" hollered Syaoran as he began to rip the boxes apart with his teeth.
"Hey Syaoran," called out Eriol as he glanced back at Syaoran. Then he caught Syaoran eating away his chocolates.
"NOOO!" hollered Eriol as he quickly dashed to Syaoran. Syaoran already made a big mess by dumping everything out of the bag. Eriol quickly grabbed the chocolates and put them back into the bag.
"This isn't an ordinary chocolate Syaoran," said Eriol
"It's one of the best chocolates that rich people buy from one of the best chocolate makers. It's rare to get these chocolates you know," explained Eriol.
"There's no difference than Sakura chocolate," said Syaoran as he bit another part of the chocolate.
"The only reason I'm stealing these are because I thought that everyone should taste them not only these people. Plus, I'll get lots of money if I sell these!" said Eriol as he happily thought about money he will be getting.
"I guess I'll tell you my plan," Eriol started to say. Eriol handed Syaoran a golden box labeled Chocolates.
"Today is Valentines Day. So, it's a perfect day to show Sakura you're feeling. Give this chocolate to her and tell her that you made it. Then I'm sure she'll fall for you!" said Eriol
"It's so shiny! And it smells different than the other chocolate! This must be some kind of special chocolate!" said Syaoran as he began to drool.
"Hey, you better not eat this one too. This is one of my rare chocolate so you better use it wisely," said Eriol. Syaoran couldn't help himself from drooling. Then Eriol grabbed a painting off the ground.
"Beautiful, isn't it?" said Eriol as he showed the painting to Syaoran. Syaoran started at the painting blankly. Then he bit the painting with his teeth.
"Is this chocolate too?" asked Syaoran
"Hey, what do you think you're doing?! This isn't food! Let Go! I SAY LET GO!"
Mean while, Touya and the Captain waited outside of the room.
"What's taking him so long?" said the Captain, impatiently.
"I have a question for you Captain. Is stealing chocolate that bad?" asked Touya
"No, but it's not an ordinary chocolate he stole. It's a rare chocolate from the best chocolate maker in the world! People like us won't even get to see these chocolates! Plus, they said that they'll spare me some if I catch the thief," said the Captain as he smiled.
Touya sighed. "Gee Captain. I thought this was something serious."
"But I am curious about this thief. I mean he did he passed every security system in this neighborhood. Plus, he went through Yukito's security system which is much more advance than this place. I'm surprised that he didn't steal anything else besides chocolates," said Touya, curiously.
"Yeah, I guess you got a point," said the Captain. Then the door to the room finally opened.
"Finally!" said the Captain. Syaoran walked out of the room, holding the golden box with his teeth. Touya and the Captain quickly went into the room, hoping they'll get to see the thief. But the thief was no where to be found.
"He's gone…." said the Captain, sadly.
Touya glanced back at Syaoran, who was wagging his tail in excitement. Touya grabbed Syaoran and took the boxes away from him.
"Where did you get this?" asked Touya. Then Touya took a close look at Syaoran. Then Touya caught Syaoran smiling. "Are you smiling?" asked Touya.
"Ha-ha, a puppy can't smile!" stated the Captain.
"Right, they can't," said Touya as he toss the golden box to the Captain.
"Sorry Captain, I was hoping I could help you," said Touya. Captain stared at the golden chocolate box, amazed.
"This is…."
"MY CHOCOLATE!" hollered Syaoran
"Now let's go back home" said Touya
"NOOOOO!" cried out Syaoran.
Mean while, Sakura and Tomoyo walk into Sakura house. Sakura started to search for her chocolate.
"Odd, I can't find it," said Sakura
"The Chocolate Thief must have got it!" joked Tomoyo.
Sakura sighed. "I stayed up all night making it."
"Don't worry Sakura, there's always next year," said Tomoyo as she tried to cheer up Sakura.
"I'm home!" said Touya as he walked in the house.
"Touya, have you seen my chocolate?" asked Sakura.
"Oh that…" said Touya as he glanced at his bag.
'He's not going to tell, is he?' thought Syaoran.
"Your Little Wolf ate it," said Touya.
"HE'S EVIL!" hollered Syaoran.
"Wha-What?!" cried out Sakura.
Touya grabbed Syaoran out of his bag and toss him to Sakura. Sakura caught Syaoran in his arms.
"You need to potty train him Sakura," said Touya as he walked upstairs to his room.
Sakura gave Syaoran her evil eyes. "You ate my chocolate?"
Syaoran gulped. "Help me Tomoyo!" Syaoran quickly jumped out of Sakura's arms and ran toward Tomoyo.
"Oh, come on Sakura, maybe he was hungry," said Tomoyo as she protected Syaoran in her arms. Syaoran nodded as he agreed.
"But you don't understand Tomoyo," Sakura started to say.
"Come on, let's eat the chocolate Yukito gave us," said Tomoyo.
"Ok…" said Sakura.
"What?! YUKITO GAVE SAKURA CHOCOLATE! NOOOOO!" hollered Syaoran as he ran around in circle, crazily.
"Is Little Wolf ok?" asked Tomoyo
"I don't know," answered Sakura.
"You don't think he needs to go, do you?" said Tomoyo. Then a moment later, Tomoyo place Syaoran outside.
"Take your time Little Wolf" said Tomoyo as she closed the door, leaving Syaoran outside.
"I don't need to GO!" yelled out Syaoran.
Later at night, Sakura rubbed her sleepy eyes as she got up from her bed. Sakura walk down the stairs as she yawned deeply.
"This will be the BEST chocolate!" Sakura heard Syaoran yelled. Sakura quickly hide behind the wall and slowly peaked into the kitchen.
"What is he doing" mumbled Sakura as she watched Syaoran held up a book called, How To Make Chocolate.
Syaoran stared at the book, oddly. "I don't understand what this book trying to say."
"I know! I'll put some pickles, marshmallows…" Syaoran continued to say.
"Valentine Day was yesterday so I wondering why he's making chocolates" wondered Sakura.
"But he's really not thinking making those into chocolates." said Sakura
-Next Day-
Touya came into the kitchen, terrified. The kitchen was messier than ever. Everything that should be in the cabinet was all over the floor. The refrigerator was wide opened as food was all over the kitchen. Touya twitched his eyebrows as he found Syaoran sleeping on the table.
"SYAORAN!" Touya yelled on top of his lungs. Syaoran slowly opened his eyes and yawned deeply.
"Is it morning already?" asked Syaoran dully. Then Syaoran realized Touya unpleasant face.
"Gee, what did I do know?" said Syaoran
"BAKA! LOOK AROUND!" Touya yelled out.
Sakura walked into the kitchen. "Good morning." Sakura observed the messy kitchen.
"Did he stay up all night?" thought Sakura.
"No need to be so upset Touya because I made you some chocolates!" said Syaoran as he gave Touya some chocolates.
"Chocolates?" retorted Touya as he stared at the round brown shaped.
"Sorry Sakura. I didn't mean to eat your chocolate. In return I made you one," said Syaoran as he offered Sakura a heart shaped chocolate.
"He made these for me?" thought Sakura, surprised.
"They do look normal, but…" Sakura stared at the chocolates blankly. Touya and Sakura both took a bit of the chocolates. Sakura eyes widen as soon as she swallowed the chocolates. Touya entire body froze stiff as his face began to turn green.
Touya eyes turn over to Syaoran. "ARE YOU TRYING TO POISON ME?!" hollered Touya, angrily.
"Is this a tricky questioned?" wondered Syaoran. Touya cracked his knuckles, angrily.
"I'm just kidding! I just add some secret ingredients," said Syaoran.
"Like what?"
"It's a secret."
"Say it or else."
"Or else what…"
"Just say it!"
"I don't want to!"
"Ok, then EAT IT"
"NOOOOOO! I DON'T WANNA!" hollered Syaoran as he ran for his life.
"I don't believe it. These actually taste good," thought Sakura as she continued to eat the chocolates, ignoring the clamorous holler between Syaoran and Touya.