Edit: 3/2021
Chapter 9: The Break In
In the middle of the night, Syaoran and Eriol were standing outside of a huge metal gate. Both Eriol and Syaoran were wearing a black outfit, a perfect disguise in the dark. Eriol carefully observed the area inside of the gate as Syaoran remove his black mask off his face.
"Do I have to wear this? I could hardly breath," complained Syaoran.
"Shhh! Do you want to get caught?" said Eriol quietly.
Syaoran pouted. "Why can't I wear the chocolate thief mask?" Syaoran mumbled. Apparently, Eriol mask has small holes for him to breathe in unlike Syaoran, who was just wearing a black socking which had two holes for him to see.
"Ok, let's jump over," said Eriol as he began to climb over the gate. Syaoran put his mask back on and began to climb over the giant gate. Syaoran and Eriol slowly walk toward the mansion. Eriol look through the large glass window where he saw Yukito talking on his phone.
"Got the camera?" asked Eriol.
Syaoran took out the camera out of his pocket. "Yep," said Syaoran as he handed the camera to Eriol. Eriol turned on his digital camera and zoom it on Yukito's face. Yukito hang up the phone and walked upstairs.
"Damn it, he went upstairs," said Eriol.
"Let's go in," said Syaoran.
Eriol looked over at Syaoran. "Do you know where we are?" asked Eriol.
"Of course I do," said Syaoran.
"Do you know how tight Yukito's security is? I barely break in once," said Eriol.
"It looks like a normal house to me," said Syaoran.
"You call this normal? It's the biggest mansion I ever seen," stated Eriol.
"Then how are we going to get his picture?" questioned Syaoran.
Eriol sighed helplessly. "Ok, I'll go in myself. You wait here," said Eriol.
"What? No fair! I want to go in too!" whined Syaoran.
"No freaking way. You stay here," demanded Eriol.
"Since when did I listen to you?" asked Syaoran as he glared at Eriol.
"Since the time when you asked for my help to get a picture of Sakura's crush. Unless you want Sakura to meet this dude then it will make it much easier for us," said Eriol.
"Ok Eriol, I get the point. I'll wait," said Syaoran as he pouted.
"Don't even think about betraying me and sneak in there. You might trigger the alarm and get me caught," warned Eriol
"Okay, Okay."
"Now stay here like a good little wolf," mocked Eriol as he trailed off.
"Don't call me little wolf!" stated Syaoran as he huffed. Syaoran watched Eriol disappeared in the dark. Eriol was indeed a professional thief. Syaoran knew he will never call for his help. Syaoran sighed dully as he chilled on the soft grass. Then he heard two familiar voices outside of the gate. Syaoran curiosity walked toward the gate.
"Yukito's resident?" said Tomoyo, who was disguised as a guy. She was wearing her black cap that matched her uniform for the job which was a black suit.
"Yep, he's the rich guy that owns famous museums," said Touya who was also wearing a black suit.
"But I thought we're secret agents. Why are we guarding Yukito mansion?" asked Tomoyo.
Touya gave a small laugh. "Secret agents? Where did you get that from? Let's say we're secret helper for the police. You're the new kid, right?" asked Touya.
"Yep," said Tomoyo, disappointed that she wasn't a secret agent.
"You sound really familiar. Have we met before?" asked Touya.
Tomoyo quickly shook her head. "No! We haven't!" declared Tomoyo in a tough tone.
"Great, how unlucky to meet Sakura's brother and on top of that, he's my partner!" thought Tomoyo.
"Does Sakura even know her brother had this kind of job?" wondered Tomoyo. The gate finally opened up.
"Let's go in," said Touya. Touya walked in as Tomoyo followed him behind. Syaoran was hiding behind a small bush as he watched Tomoyo and Touya walked inside the gate.
"What are they doing here?" wondered Syaoran. Syaoran silently tip-toe to the bush that was close to Tomoyo and Touya. Syaoran watched Yukito greeted them.
"Sorry for the wait, I was taking a quick shower," Yukito apologized.
"Not a problem," said Touya.
"I apologize for calling you guys out this late, but I just got an important artifact in and wanted to be protected overnight before I send it to my museum," said Yukito.
"Really? What kind of artifact?" asked Tomoyo, interested to find out more about the artifact.
"It's one of my secret collections," said Yukito as he smiled.
"Oh, I see," said Tomoyo. Tomoyo glanced at Touya, who was giving her a stare to stay silent.
"Come on in," said Yukito as he guild them in. Syaoran watched Tomoyo and Touya walking inside the mansion.
"What should I do? If Eriol get caught then I won't be able to get the picture. If I don't have the picture…"
~*~Syaoran Flashback~*~
Syaoran and Eriol were standing in the middle of a street of Tokyo. Syaoran was juggling three red balls into the air.
"Come look at the famous magician! He can juggle and…..and….." Eriol looked lamely at Syaoran.
"What else can you do?" asked Eriol, dully.
"I don't think this is working. So far, we only gained one penny and that was from a kid," stated Syaoran.
"We both need money and this is the only way we could gain fast money. So do more tricks!" demanded Eriol.
"Eriol, look over there," said Syaoran as he pointed across the street. A man with his pet monkey was surrounded by a large crowd. Syaoran and Eriol watched the monkey jumping in and out of a fire loop. Syaoran couldn't help but to stare at the money being tossed into the bucket.
Eriol grinned as he thought up a plan. "Syaoran, we should do that," said Eriol.
"No way, I'm not jumping into a loop of fire. You do it," said Syaoran.
"Who says that I'll let you do it? I mean Little Wolf should do it," said Eriol.
"I AM Little Wolf!" stated Syaoran.
"There's no doubt that Little Wolf will attracts crowds. If he does fancy tricks then….." Eriol imagined dollar bills being thrown from the crowd.
"I object. I don't want Sakura to meet that Yukito dude," said Syaoran.
"Fine, how about turning you into Little Wolf without Sakura meeting Yukito?" said Eriol.
"Impossible."
"What happens if Sakura look at a picture of her crush? Duh, it will make her heart pound," said Eriol.
"A picture? I don't know if that will work," said Syaoran.
"Don't worry, I know a way to make it work," said Eriol as he grinned.
~*~End of Syaoran Flashback~*~
Syaoran walked back and forth as he thought deeply. "What should I do? Eriol doesn't know Yukito hired bodyguards. What if he get caught….. I should warn him!" Finally, Syaoran had a perfect excuse to break in.
Yukito left Tomoyo and Touya alone in the dark hallway. Tomoyo stood very close to Touya as she tried to see through the darkness. But it was no use, the hallway was too dark.
Tomoyo gulped nervously. "Where's the light?" wondered Tomoyo, frightened. Touya tossed a flashlight to Tomoyo. Tomoyo caught it with both hands.
"Use this. The lights will make it obvious that laser traps are set up here so it's better to keep this place dark," explained Touya.
"Laser trap? Where?" asked Tomoyo as she looked around brusquely.
"Here to the end of the hallway that leads to a room. You stay here and guard as I check the other security system," said Touya as he walked off.
"Wait!" hollered Tomoyo. Touya ceased and glanced back at Tomoyo.
"I'll be back as soon as I'm finished," said Touya
"But…." Tomoyo watched Touya disappeared in the darkness.
Tomoyo moved her eyes side to side. "I'm not afraid. I'm not afraid. I'm not afraid," mumbled Tomoyo as she held the flashlight close to her chest.
"There's nothing to be afraid of. Yep, it's just a dark. The dark won't attack you," said Tomoyo under her breath.
"I know! I'll think happy thoughts," Tomoyo closed her eyes.
Tomoyo started to mumbled. "Ok, what's my happy thought? Making clothing! Dresses I have planned to make for Sakura! And little pink bow tie for Little Wolf! That will be so cute! And a carrot outfit for Yamazaki! And….. I would love to make gorilla outfit for him. That would be hilarious! It suits him so well! What was his name again…..Eriol!" said Tomoyo as she giggled softly.
BAM! Tomoyo quickly opened her eyes, terrified. "What was that?" Tomoyo slowly looked around the hallway, but she couldn't see anything. She knew she heard something fall which means someone was near her. Tomoyo slowly turned on her flashlight.
"Wh-Who's there?" stuttered Tomoyo as she moved her flashlight around the hallway. Then she heard soft footsteps approaching behind her. Tomoyo slowly turned around as she lifted up her flashlight.
Tomoyo started to gasp as she tried to catch her breath. "AH-" When she was about to scream, someone quickly move up to her and covered her mouth. Tomoyo dropped her flashlight as she was slammed against the wall.
Mean while, Syaoran dropped down from the dusty chimney. The chimney was the only entrance Syaoran could find. Syaoran wondered if Eriol used the same entrance when he sneaked in. Syaoran dusted off the ashes off his black clothing. It seemed to be like he was currently in Yukito's living room.
"Is someone here?" a voice called out. Syaoran froze as he heard Yukito's voice in the dark living room. Syaoran quickly dashed toward the window and hide behind the curtain. Yukito turned on the light and observed the quiet living room.
"Meow." A black cat walked toward Yukito.
Yukito picked up his black cat. "It's only you Supi. I thought a thief sneaked in."
"I double check the security systems. There's nothing wrong with it," said Touya as he walked into the living room.
"Thanks. I just installed a new system after someone break in once," said Yukito.
"Do you mean the Chocolate Thief?" asked Touya.
Yukito nodded. "Not an ordinary chocolate thief. No one ever pass my system before. It was a shock when the thief did," said Yukito.
"Why only chocolate?" wondered Touya.
Yukito set Supi down to the floor. "I don't think it was after my chocolate," said Yukito. Touya looked up at Yukito.
"What do you mean?" asked Touya, curiously.
"Well…..Lets say it's just a hunch," said Yukito.
"Anyway, is there any reason you shut off the surveillance camera?" asked Touya.
Yukito glanced at Touya, oddly. "What are you talking about? It should be on," said Yukito with a worried expression on his face. Touya and Yukito stared at each other for a moment.
"I'll check on Tom," said Touya as be rushed out of the room.
Yukito sighed heavily. "No….it can't be," mumbled Yukito.
Syaoran sighed as the light was turned off and Yukito left the room. "Finally," said Syaoran as he walked out of the curtain.
"Meow." Syaoran felt the cat cuddling against his leg. Syaoran bend down and pet the cat on the head. "Thanks, I thought I was a goner."
"I better find Eriol quick. Have you seen him around here?" asked Syaoran as he looked down at the cat.
"Meow," the cat answered.
"Can you take me to him?" The cat walked out of the room and Syaoran followed.
As soon as Eriol disabled the security cameras, he quickly walked along the dark hallway. Once Eriol overheard Yukito conversation about his secret artifact, he couldn't just leave the mansion without seeing it. Eriol walked slowly in the dark as he held the digital camera on his right hand. The hallway was too dark for Eriol to see. If only he prepared some light. Then he heard a soft mumble.
"I'm not afraid," someone said as their voice trembled. Eriol peaked along the hallway and noticed a guy in the cap standing in the middle of the hall.
"Happy thoughts!" Eriol heard him mumbled out loud. Eriol recognized the voice right away. It had to be the guy he met in the contest. Eriol smiled as he heard him mumbled out. What was he, a fashion designer? He never knew guys could be so thrilled with pink bow tie and dresses. Eriol knew he wasn't an ordinary guy. First of all, ordinary guys won't say 'cute' often.
"Eriol!" Eriol dropped his camera when he heard Tomoyo called out his name.
"W-Who's there?" Eriol squint his eyes. Damn it. He wasn't expecting his name to be called out.
"Why did he call my name out of a sudden? It scared the crap out of me!" thought Eriol. Eriol couldn't turn back now. Tomoyo knew he was near her. Eriol quickly walked toward Tomoyo. As a light flash on his face, Eriol quickly pushed Tomoyo against the wall and covered her mouth before she screamed.
"Damn, only girls will scream in this situation," thought Eriol. Eriol held Tomoyo until she clamed down.
"I won't harm you, but I will if you scream," warned Eriol. Tomoyo nodded as she understood. Eriol slowly removed his hand away from Tomoyo's mouth.
"One word and I'll strip you naked and hang you upside down," warned Eriol. Eriol would never do that, but he had to scare Tomoyo in order to keep her silent. Tomoyo nodded again. Eriol picked up the flashlight and flash it along the hallway. Eriol could see where the lasers were hidden.
"New security, eh? Nice, but it's not good enough," said Eriol as he grinned.
"W-what are you going to do?" Tomoyo voice trembled. Eriol looked at Tomoyo. Her face was covered from the cap. If only he could see her face.
"Isn't it obvious? I'm going to get the secret artifact," said Eriol as he grinned behind his mask.
Tomoyo gulped as she asked another question. "How did you know about it? Only Yukito, Touya, and I…."
"Hush, I don't have time to chat with you," said Eriol as he walked toward the machine that controlled the lasher. Tomoyo watched Eriol fiddle with the machine and suddenly the laser disappeared. Tomoyo eyes widen, surprised. He was indeed a professional thief.
"Walk in front of me," ordered Eriol.
"W-What? Why?" asked Tomoyo, startled.
"Like I'll leave you here, I know you'll run off."
"Damn, if only he wasn't so smart. But his voice sounds familiar," thought Tomoyo. Tomoyo walked in front of Eriol. When they reached at the end of the hallway, Eriol observed the door carefully.
"You're kidding me. There's wire around the door knob. One touch and the alarm will set," mumbled Eriol. Tomoyo was surprised. She didn't even notice the thin wire around the door knob.
"Who is this guy," thought Tomoyo, curiously.
"Ouch!" Both Tomoyo and Eriol heard a voice inside the room. Who could possibly be in there? More importantly, how did that person get in?
"No freaking way," Eriol mumbled. He knew who was in the room. The voice was obvious enough. The door opened from the inside. Tomoyo saw another guy in a black mask standing inside the room.
"E-" Eriol quickly covered Syaoran's mouth before he yelled out his name. Syaoran glanced at Tomoyo who was standing beside Eriol.
"What the hell are you doing here? I told you to stay outside," said Eriol.
"I came to warn you about the bodyguards. But it seems you already been caught," said Syaoran.
"Don't worry, I got this guy under my control," said Eriol. Tomoyo rolled her eyes when Eriol called her a 'guy.'
"How did you get in the room?" asked Eriol.
"The cat led me," said Syaoran as he held up the black cat.
Eriol eyes widen the moment he saw the cat. "You!" said Eriol as he pointed at the cat.
"Meow," said the cat.
"Toss that cat out the window!" yelled out Eriol, terrified.
"Why?" asked Syaoran.
"That's the cat that triggered the alarm! He done it on purpose to get me caught on Valentine's Day!" exclaimed Eriol.
"It's a she," corrected Syaoran.
"It's bad luck! Take that cat away from me!" said Eriol. The cat jumped off Syaoran arms and closed the door shut. Eriol dropped his chin, terrified.
"See! He closed the door so we won't be able to get in!" stated Eriol, freaked out.
"Stop calling her a 'he,' Eriol. And all you have to do is open it back up." said Syaoran as he reached for the door knob.
"STOP YOU BAKA!" hollered Eriol, but it was too late, Syaoran turned the door knob, but the door was locked.
RING! A loud alarm sound rang.
"Oh Oh…." said Syaoran as he blinked a couple of times.
"I can't believe this," said Eriol as he shook his head side to side.
Tomoyo sighed in relief. "Yes, I'm safe," thought Tomoyo.
"I'll try to unlock this door so if anyone comes by knock them out with this," said Eriol as he handed Syaoran the flashlight.
Tomoyo rolled her eyes. "Oh please…." Tomoyo blurted out.
Eriol glared at Tomoyo. "Do you want me to strip you?" warned Eriol.
Tomoyo quickly covered her chest. "Don't even think about it."
Eriol gazed at Tomoyo, oddly. "Why is he covering his chest?" thought Eriol.
Mean while, Touya began to pace up his speed when he heard the loud alarm. It was either his partner had accidentally triggered the alarm or there was a thief in the mansion. Touya finally reached to the dark hallway where he left Tom. Touya held up his flashlight.
"Tom?" called out Touya as he observed the dark hallway with his flashlight.
BAM! A hard substance hit Touya at the back of his head.
BAM! BAM! BAM!
Touya gritted his teeth as he slowly turned around. "Who the hell….." Syaoran held the flashlight up high at Touya angry burning eyes.
"Heh-heh, hello?" Syaoran slowly stepped back as he prepared to run off.
"You'll pay for that, you punk!" yelled out Touya angrily. Syaoran quickly ran off in rapid speed.
"Why me?" mumbled Syaoran as he ran toward Eriol and Tomoyo.
"ER-no wait…CHOCOLATE THEIF!" hollered Syaoran. Eriol was on his knee as he tried to unlock the door with a paper chip.
"Don't scream, I can't concentrate," said Eriol.
Syaoran tried to catch his breath. "He's coming," said Syaoran as he pants heavily.
"I almost got it," said Eriol as he fiddled with the paper clip
"He's gonna kill me. He's gonna kill me," mumbled Syaoran, terrified.
"Quiet down, I can't concentrate," said Eriol.
"He wasn't human I tell you. He didn't budge after I hit him four times. And…And…His eyes were on FIRE!" yelled out Syaoran.
Snap. Eriol clenched the broken paper clip on his hand.
Tomoyo watched Syaoran and Eriol conversation as she held Supi in her arms.
"Look what you have done!" Eriol hollered out angrily.
"What's taking you so long to open the door? He'll be here any minute!" said Syaoran.
"I would have opened by now if only someone stayed QUIET!" shouted Eriol.
Syaoran stayed silent for a moment. "Do you hear that?" asked Syaoran.
"Hear what?" questioned Eriol.
"The cry of an angry beast," said Syaoran.
GROWL!
"It's coming from your stomach," stated Eriol.
BAM! Syaoran roughly kicked the door. Eriol watched the door broke down. Syaoran quickly ran inside the room.
"Why didn't I think of that?" mumbled Eriol helplessly.
Later, Yukio run through the broken door and into the room. Yukito found Tomoyo and Touya standing next to the opened window.
"Are you two alright?" asked Yukito.
"Damn it…" mumbled Touya angrily.
"I'm sorry, I wasn't able to stop the thieves," said Tomoyo, sadly. Yukito quickly went to his safe. As soon as Yukito opened his safe, he found his artifact missing.
"They were gone when I got here. And it seemed that they threaten Tom. According to Tom, one of thieves was called the Chocolate Thief," explained Touya.
"Chocolate Thief again? This is the second time he stole my secret artifacts," said Yukito.
"We're terribly sorry," Touya apologized.
"I have a job for you and your partner. It's a secret job only you and your partner will know. You can't inform it to the police. The payment won't be disappointing. Will you take it?" Yukito asked Touya.
"A secret job? Does that mean we're going to be a secret agent?" asked Tomoyo as she got a little excited.
"What kind of job is it?" asked Touya.
"Catch the Chocolate Thief," said Yukito. Tomoyo blinked a couple of times. She knew the job wouldn't be so easy.
-The Next Day-
It was early in the morning when Eriol and Syaoran decided to deliver the picture to Sakura. Syaoran jumped out of open window and ran toward Eriol.
"Did you place the envelope where Sakura could easily see it?" asked Eriol.
Syaoran nodded. "Yep, but will it really work?" wondered Syaoran.
"Definitely."
"What kind of picture was it anyway?" ask Syaoran. Eriol handed Syaoran a copy of the picture.
"I got to say, the picture is one of my masterpieces," said Eriol, proudly.
Syaoran eyes widen as he stared down at the picture. "This is…UNACCEPTABLE!" shouted Syaoran as he began to run back into the house. Eriol quickly grabbed Syaoran by the collar of his shirt.
"You know how much effort it took me to take that?" said Eriol.
"No way we're showing that to Sakura!" yelled out Syaoran
"Why not? I'm sure her heart will pound crazily." said Eriol with a smirked. The collar of Syaoran shirt Eriol was holding to suddenly torn apart. Syaoran dashed back inside the house. Syaoran rapidly ran upstairs toward Sakura's room. When Syaoran opened the door to Sakura room, he found Sakura standing next to her desk with a white envelope in her hand. Syaoran watched Sakura slowly taking out the picture from the envelope. Sakura look down at the picture as she blushed bright red. In the picture, Yukito was walking out of the bathroom half naked.
"NOOOO!" hollered Syaoran as jumped toward Sakura. Sakura looked up at Syaoran.
"Syaoran?" called out Sakura. Sakura started to feel uneasy as she watched Syaoran fly toward her.
"Hold on a minute Syaoran!" yelled out Sakura. But her warning was too late, Syaoran jumped on top of Sakura, making her fall back against the carpet.
Syaoran blinked a couple of times as he felt his lips on top of Sakura sweet lips.
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Sakura blinked a couple of times as she looked up at Syaoran.
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Syaoran couldn't help, but to gulp.
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Sakura face began to burn up.
4
Syaoran face was already burning up.
And 5…POOF!
Eriol climb up in the tree that was next to the window of Sakura's room.
"What's taking him so long?" wondered Eriol as he peaked through the window.
Eriol smirked. "I got to take a picture of this," said Eriol as he got out the digital camera.
CRACK! Suddenly the branch that Eriol stood broke off. Eriol landed on the cold ground on his bottom.
Eriol rubbed his bottom painfully. "Ow…Man that hurts," mumbled Eriol.
Eriol held up his camera. "At least I got this," Eriol grinned as he looked at the picture.
In the picture, Little Wolf was sitting on top of Sakura's chest as his small lips touched Sakura gentle lips.