The thief was making his way down the street with Sally and Nicole in pursuit. The thief took noticed at this then raised his fists at the two of them and started to headed down further into town.

Sally: Any idea where he's heading?

Nicole: I'm not sure, but he sure is persistent! Let's just hope we can catch this thief before he does any harm to anyone else!

As the girls continue the chase, the thief swiped a cart load of Tomatoes from a grocery stand in started throwing the tomatoes at them in hopes that they will slow down.

Sally: *Sarcastically* Well that's really Mature, isn't it?

Nicole: Not to worry, Sally! I got this! *At that point Nicole generates a force field to protect Her and Nicole from being pelted by the Tomatoes much to the burglar's shock so he continues to keep running*

Just then the Thief began began to use some acrobatic techniques as a way of avoiding capture then took out a small ray gun and pointed it to the ground then blasted a huge hole in the middle of the road up to the sidewalk in an effort to slow the girls down.

Sally: Oh no! The path is blocked, we need to find another way!

Nicole, let's take that alley way! Surely it's worth a try!

Sally nodded in agreement however the thief managed to wall jump up to the roof of one of the buildings down the alley way.

Nicole: I'm impressed that the thief was able to pull that off, but it's gonna take a lot more then acrobatic tricks to slow us down. We just need to find a way to catch up with that thief.

Sally: Not worry Nicole, he's not the only one!

Sally did the same wall Jump too and caught up to the thief. Shocked and enraged the thief attempted hand to hand combat however Sally avoided his punch by grabbing on to his arm

Nicole: Just surrender yourself!

Sally: you can't get away from us!

But the thief didn't listen. He jumped off the building and began to run and run to his heart's content with Sally and Nicole chasing after him until something hit him in the head, which rendered him unconscious and dropping the bag in the process.

Nicole: Look, Sally! Someone stopped the burglar in his tracks!

*upon this observation Sally and Nicole began to wonder how he gotten hit until they noticed an apple on the ground right next to him.

Nicole: It would appear that this apple has knocked that criminal out, but who could've done that?

As Nicole begins to wonder, a Mobian Lizard appeared from behind the alley to frisk the thief for any stolen items.

Mobian Lizard: Looks like this guy has hit the mother load. *The Lizard begins to take a look when he came across Gary's Medallion.* Wait a minute that's Gary's! I know this medallion anywhere.

Sally: Excuse me, but are you the one who-

Mobian Lizard: Oh you're asking about the apple? Yeah I was the one who threw it. I saw that you were having trouble catching up to this thief so I figured I give you a helping hand.

Sally: Well thanks for your help, I have to admit he was pretty persistent. Anyway I'm Sally Acorn!

Mobian Lizard: As in Sally Acorn of New Mobotropolis?

Sally: Yes, and this is Nicole!

Nicole: It's a pleasure to meet you. *As She shakes The Mobian Lizard's Hand*

Mobian Lizard: No problem, Larry's the name! *as he shakes Sally's hand* It's such an honor to meet the Sally Acorn of New Mobotropolis! So I'm guessing you're new here?

Sally: Why yes, Nicole and I have started to teach at the Freedom university just yesterday.

Larry: Is that right? Wait hold that thought. Let's see who the thief is shall we?

just as Larry began to reveal the thief's true identity, he began to regain consciousness then activates a smoke ball clouding everyone's vision. when the smoke cleared they saw that the thief was gone and in his place was a small note which reads:

"You're gonna get what you deserve Princess! I'll have my revenge!"

underneath that message shows a a ruby red lipstick mark which left Larry and the girls deeply perplexed.

Sally: Oh my...does it say who it's from?

Larry: No...it looks like it was signed with a kiss with red lipstick, which is a weird thing for a burglar to do. luckily the thief didn't take the bag so I can be able to return all the stuff to everyone.

Just then Gary caught up to the group to look for the thief.

Gary: Hey Hey, how did it go?

Sally: well Larry here helped us to stop the thief. but before we could see who he was he disappeared.

Gary: I see...

Larry: But you'll be happy to know that your medallion is unharmed!

*Larry hands Gary his Medallion*

Gary: Thank you so much for getting my medallion back! I never expected anything less from Mobotropolis's freedom fighters.

Sally: Well we couldn't have done it without Larry! He's the one who stopped him for us.

Gary: Well he's always been very alert for a university PE Teacher.

Sally:You teach Physical Education at Freedom University?

Larry: That's right, I teach them all the exercises to help future freedom fighters keep in shape. Well I better return the stuff including the Mayor's Money, So I guess I'll see you tomorrow.

Sally: Yeah, and thanks again.

Nicole: we truly appreciate it, Larry!

As everyone went their separate ways with Gary helping Larry return all the stolen goods, Sally and Nicole couldn't help but wonder who that thief really was.

Sally: You know I just lay my finger on it, but there was something about that thief that was so familiar. He ran away as if he knew how I was right on the bat. Not to mention how he pulled off so many acrobatic tricks, and really knew how to do hand to hand combat. Something about all this reminds me of someone but I just don't know who.

Nicole: I have noticed that too, Sally. The way that thief looked at you...it seemed that he was really intent on trying to defeat you as if he was holding some sort of grudge.

Sally: The question is, why? We have only been in this town for a day and I never once tried to make anyone feel upset.

Nicole Well whoever he or she might be, if that thief ever comes around here again, we'll be ready. We've been through many fights before. And I can assure you, this won't be any different.

Sally: You're Right! I know we'll find a way! In the meantime we have a lot to prepare for the students tomorrow.

Nicole: Indeed!

However just as the girls were heading back, they ran into the Mayor. Sally was a bit nervous and didn't quite know how to explain what happened. But she took a deep breath then began to explain calmly.

Sally: Oh Mayor! I'm sorry to tell you this, but the thief escaped!

Mayor: Quite all right, all that matters is that all the stolen items have been returned,including my money. But if that thief ever returns, well he better watch out!

Sally: Of course, We'll be ready for him if that happens.

Mayor: Good! And from what I've heard you're gonna be teaching new students to become freedom fighters.

Sally: Well yes, and I hope it helps them a lot.

Mayor: As the mayor of this city, I can assure you that this town always have a welcoming heart when it comes to this sort of thing. One thing you need to remember is to not let anyone push you around. Life can be full of obstacles but you can overcome that with strong will and determination. Well now if you excuse me, I am off! This town's not gonna improve itself you know.

A few hours later after the girls returned to their apartment Sally had completed the lesson plan for the next day. As happy as she was to be able to share her experiences with the students, she knew she and Nicole would have be alert for if the thief strikes again, who knows what might happen! She took one last look at the note the thief left which gave Sally an Idea.

Sally: Nicole, you think you could run an analysis on this note?

Nicole: I can certainly try, Sally but I don't know if I can be able to identify who this thief is right away. Why don't you get some rest, I got things

covered here. Besides you need all the energy for tomorrow.

Sally: Sounds good! I'm glad I can count on you for help.

Nicole: Of course, Sally! you just need to remember that we're a team and we can overcome anything we set our minds on.

Sally: Thank you, Nicole!

And with that Sally drifted off to sleep feeling relived knowing that Nicole was there by her side to help her out and also knowing that whatever life throws at the two of them, they can get through it together.

TO BE CONTINUED