Alright, here is the second chapter I promised you! Enjoy!
Sly Cooper and the Space Thieves
Chapter 19- Chancellor Jacor
After an hour of underwater traveling, Sly and his team have arrived at the city of Cora, capital of Dolphus. It was incredible; it looked like a sea version of New York City on Earth. Cora was large, full of dolphin like vehicles, hundreds of Aquians were out doing every day things, and to top it all off the entire city was in an energy dome. If he didn't know he was on another planet, Sly would have thought that he had this was Atlantis! Sly and the others thought that their escorts were going to lower the dome so they can get in, but they didn't need to; they went through it! So Sly's sub went through it just as easily.
The sub and the escorts found a vacant docking bay near the edge of the dome and stopped there, and then they arrived at the surface of the water. After everyone exited their subs, the Aquian soldiers asked Sly's group to follow them to the capital building, which was the tallest one in the city. "That is where Jacor resides. Do try anything foolish." Sly assured them that they won't. They followed the troops through a tunnel, which according to the soldiers, is the quickest way to the tower. They soon arrived at an elevator that was big enough for all of them. They entered and one of the Aquian soldiers pressed the topmost button on the panel. "Jacor resides at the top of this building, and we already let him know he is going to be having visitors.
"When you see him, approach him with respect and dignity, address him as "Chancellor Jacor" or "sir", and stand unless asked to be seated, keep your sentences short and straight to the point. Is that clear?" he finished with a smirk on his face. Sly and the others gulped and nodded in response. When the elevator ringed that they have arrived on the top floor, the smirking Aquian gave one more piece of advice. "And relax, he doesn't bite…often." he laughed as Sly's group stepped out of the elevator and the doors closed behind them. They stared in amazement.
Jacor's penthouse was huge; it was made of coral, had glass windows with a stunning view of the city, and there were sea style furniture everywhere. A couch, several chairs, and a table that all looked like they're made of oyster shells and pearls. There was also a desk at the other side of the penthouse, and it was also made of coral. Sly and the others were impressed. "Incredible architecture." Beowulf said. "It is so beautiful, everything made from stuff you find in the ocean." said Carmelita in awe. Sly agreed with them both. "Jacor sure loves to live in style." Just then, they have heard another voice. "I am glad you like how my place looks. Very snappy, don't you think?" Sly and the others turned around.
There he was, the one they have traveled so far and lived through so much to meet, the alien that they recognized on a hologram shown to them by Emperor Kanog; Jacor. A dolphin with hazel eyes, wearing the same aqua green armor with blue gloves and boots as they have seen on the hologram, Jacor looked at them with a smile. "I am Chancellor Jacor, leader of the Aquians. I have been told by my security team that you wish to speak to me personally, is that correct?" Sly stepped up and answered. "Yes we have, Chancellor." Jacor turned to Sly with interest. "Are you the one called Sly Cooper?" "Yes I am, Chancellor," he answered with nervousness. "My friends and I have come a long way to…"
But then Jacor interrupted him. "Please, just call me Jacor. I supposed that one of my security personnel told you to address me like that? Maybe with a smirk and a menacing laugh at the end?" Sly's group all nodded in response, and then Jacor laughed. "Don't mind that, that is how he treats anyone who wants to see me. It is to make sure they give a good impression. He tends to do that to make you all afraid of me. He could never resist it." At this statement, the team relaxed immensely. Jacor continued. "So, may I meet your companions?" He turned to the others. Sly smiled as he introduced them.
"Jacor, these are my friends: Carmelita Fox, Murray, Guru, and this," he said as he pointed at Beowulf, "is King Beowulf of Crystala." Beowulf stepped forward and smiled. "It is an honor to meet you, Jacor. I have recently joined Sly's crew on his mission to meet you." Jacor smiled at the white wolf as he shook his hand. "I am also honored to meet a fellow leader. You said you are from Crystala?" Beowulf nodded. "I thought that planet was uninhabitable?" "My people live and thrive under the surface, away from the immensely cold temperatures." Jacor then turned back to Sly. "Are there others with you?" Sly nodded. "Yeah, the rest of the team is orbiting the planet in our ship, the Dragon Thief. They know we are alright."
Jacor nodded. "Very well, now that the introductions are over with, why don't we get down to business?" The team got tense again; they have arrived at the reason for seeing him. "Tell me Sly, why have you and your crew come here to see me?" Sly looked at his team and then back to Jacor; it was time tell him the reason they have come to find him. "Well Jacor, that is a long and complicated story. I better start from when we got mixed up in all this space travel."
Sly then told Jacor everything; their abduction from Earth, their meetings with Kanog, the Manta Heart, visiting the Vapok, the asteroid field incident, their adventures on Crystala, and Beowulf volunteering to join them for personal reasons. Carmelita and the rest of them gave more accurate details for Sly to tell the story better. When he had finished, Jacor's face had become hard. After a few moments of silence, he spoke again with a tough voice. "So, you're saying that Emperor Kanog sent you to take back what I took from him? In exchange, you will all get to go home?" They nodded.
Jacor shook his head. "I am afraid you do not understand the situation at all. I cannot and will not return the Manta Heart to that monster, Kanog!" Sly's friends looked surprised. "Monster? Why would you call Kanog a monster? He wants the Manta Heart back so that his people will be at piece again. It means everything to him." Carmelita tried to explain. But Jacor didn't seem to agree. "Miss Fox, how could you believe the lies that tyrant told you! He is nothing but a rock that is infested with barnacles!"
Everyone was in a state of shock now, except oddly for Sly and Beowulf. They seemed calm about the whole surprise. "Jacor, I believe you." said Sly. Jacor and the others turned to Sly instantly with shock. Carmelita was most shocked. "Sly, what would make you say that?" Sly turned to her, and then back at Jacor. 'Well, guess its time to tell the big secret,' thought Sly. Sly then took out the note Yanor gave him about a week ago. Jacor and the others were confused about the note. Sly then read it aloud to everyone so they could hear and maybe understand:
Sly Cooper,
By giving you this message I will be putting myself in a dangerous position. Kanog is not what he appears to be. He is not a benevolent ruler who cares for his people, he is exactly the opposite. Do not trust him. Also, the story of the Manta Heart is also a lie. It is not a mere statue, it is something much more. Jacor will tell you what I am talking about. He will make everything make sense.
You are probably wondering why I am telling you all this. It is because I am also against him. My job as his Chief of Security is just a cover up in order to hide my true agenda. I am actually the leader of an underground rebellion that is preparing to bring him down. Kanog is so power hungry and arrogant, he has not become aware of my treachery. Hopefully, by the time you and your friends return, we will be ready to fight him in the open. He will not see it coming.
Maybe you could convince Jacor to lend us a hand in overthrowing Kanog. We could use all the help we could get. Please do not reveal the contents of this message to the others until you have met Jacor. If everything goes as planned, Kanog will be knocked off his thrown and we will at last be free of his tyranny.
Hope you return safely with the others,
Yanor
When Sly had finished reading, the whole group was standing in a shock filled silence, except Beowulf since he was told about the note earlier. Even Jacor was stunned. To break the long silence, Sly spoke to Jacor. "I think now is the time for us to hear the truth from you, Jacor." Jacor, after shaking off the shock, nodded and motioned everyone to sit down.