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Sly Cooper and the Space Thieves
Chapter 27- The Date
"My people, today was a blessed day! First our racing champion, Captain Rovax, has won the Great Race with impressive skill and instinct!" As Queen Wingdra said this, the rest of her people cheered loudly. She continued. "And now an injustice has been discovered and a hostile takeover thwarted, thanks to our visitors! Let us celebrate!" The crowds cheered again as they the big party began. Everyone was at the fortress after the events of the race and Sacu's and Kona's arrests, which nobody objected too.
Everybody ate, drank, danced, and talked with happiness. As the queen took a sip of wine, Carmelita approached her. "Excuse me, my queen, but may I talk to you?" Queen Wingdra turned to face her. "Of course, Miss Fox. What do you wish to speak to me about? If it is about the fleet to help you against Kanog, do not worry. I will find the best soldiers and a competent leader tomorrow morning. I am a queen of my word." "Thanks for the assurance, your highness, but that was not what I wanted to discuss." Carmelita said.
Wingdra looked puzzled. "Well then, what is it you wish to discuss?" Carmelita smiled as she turned her head towards Rovax, who was talking with Sly and Jacor and showing them his trophy. "It's about Rovax. He's a great guy, don't you think?" The queen nodded and smiled too. "Yes, he is an incredible man. He has seen so much battle and bloodshed, and yet he never loses his honor or his good spirit. He holds on to who he is, no matter what." she said with admiration in her voice. "Are you in love with him?" she asked.
Carmelita shook her head and laughed. "No, I have a man already." she said as she pointed at Sly, who was laughing about a joke that Beowulf had told him. "But I think someone else here does." "Really, and who do you think that might be?" The inspector turned to the queen. "You." Wingdra looked surprised and embarrassed as she blushed slightly. "Excuse me? Me, in love with Captain Rovax?! What makes you think that?" Carmelita continued to smile. "I saw the look on your face when Rovax looked at you while he was taking Sacu into custody. I saw you blush as you turned away; that usually means someone is in love but doesn't want to admit it. Am I right?"
Wingdra looked like she had given up. She turned her head left and right to make sure they were not being overheard. Then she whispered. "Alright, I AM in love with Captain Rovax. He is strong, handsome, and a year older than me. I've loved him for a long time, but I cannot tell him." she finished with regret. Carmelita looked confused. "Why not, your majesty? Don't you believe that if you love someone, you should tell him so?" Wingdra shook her head. "It is not that simple, Carmelita. I am the queen and he is a military officer. It would be inappropriate. Besides, I don't think he feels the same with me."
Carmelita stared at her and put her hand on her shoulder. "You'll never know unless you try. And besides," she said while smiling mischievously, "Sly and I are an odd couple. He is a thief and I'm a police officer, two people that would never have a chance to start something. But it did happen. If a thief and a cop can be together, why not a queen and a military captain?" she finished. The queen thought about it for a while, and then she gave a small smile. "Maybe you are right. Besides, my term as queen will be over in a month from now. Maybe he and I can be together then. But what do I do?" Carmelita answered: "A date."
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After the party, Carmelita talked to Sly in their room and told him about the queen's feelings for Rovax. He agreed to help get them together. He will talk Rovax into going to the queen's dining room, where she will be waiting for him. They will sit, eat, and talk. And maybe, just maybe, the two will click. Sly and Carmelita smiled and laughed quietly about Operation Match Maker. Sly then went to find Rovax and "convince" him to go to the queen's dining room. He found him in his room, still admiring his trophy and looking at a picture of what must be his father; he looked a 40-year old version of Rovax.
He turned to face Sly. "Hey Sly, is there something I can help you with?" Sly nodded his head and suddenly looked urgent. "Rovax, you've got to hurry. Queen Wingdra told me to find you and tell you that a robbery has occurred in the dining room. She wants you to check it out right away." Rovax then looked alert. "A robbery in the dining room? That is odd. I will check it out at once. In fact, let's both check it out." Sly shook his head. "NO!" Rovax looked startled.
Sly quickly recovered. "I mean no thanks, she said for you to check it out on your own, without back up." Rovax looked confused for a second. Then he made up his mind. "Alright, I'll go. If I need help, I'll call you immediately." He then walked quickly out of the room and down the hall, towards the dining room. Satisfied, he contacted Carmelita on his wrist communicator. "Carmelita, phase one of Operation Match Maker is complete. Rovax is on his way to the dining room. Is everything ready at your end?"
Carmelita responded at once. "Everything is all set for phase two. The food is on the table, the candles are lit, and the queen could not be more beautiful." "Alright, let's meet up back in our room and watch the action with Penelope's well hidden camera located on the chandelier." "I'm on my way." Five minutes later, Sly and Carmelita sat in front of their video monitor and turned on the camera. Rovax had just arrived, expecting a mess left from a burglary only to be completely surprised by what he saw. Sly and Carmelita laughed at the look on Rovax's face as they watched.
Back in the dining room, Rovax felt completely stunned. No only was there no sign of robbery, but the dinner table was filled with delicious food with the queen sitting on the other side who looked very attractive. "My queen, I do not understand. I was told that there was a robbery in here. You ordered me to check it out. What is this all about?" Queen Wingdra smiled and laughed softly. "What does it look like to you, Captain?" she said in a seductive voice. Rovax blushed slightly at this.
"It looks like a dinner for two. Who else were you expecting?" She smiled. "You, Rovax." He looked taken aback by this statement. "You mean, there was no robbery? It was a setup?" Wingdra nodded. "I hope you don't take it the wrong way, Rovax. Please, sit down." He hesitated. She looked at him, still smiling. "Rovax, that was not an order. It was a request." He nodded and decided to sit down in front of her. He smiled nervously and said, "I hear the worm salad is very tasty." She nodded as they began to eat.
'So far, so good,' thought Sly and Carmelita at the same time as they watched while eating a meal of their own. For the next hour, Rovax and Wingdra continued to talk and eat. Rovax began to relax around her, and the queen felt more confident in her feelings for him. They laughed a few times, getting to know each other, and realizing that they have a lot in common. Wingdra had lost her mother when she was born, and she was sad she had never got to know her. Her father wanted her to feel strong and not let sadness or fear take over her life. As queen, she had helped her people through one crisis after another.
Rovax sympathized with her, and told her that she is a great leader and a wonderful person. She smiled warmly. "Thank you, Rovax. I am truly touched." He then asked her if she had loved anyone before. She shook her head. "No, I never had time for romance. However, romance is something I want in my life, and I want to share my life with a special someone. Someone who will love me as much as I love him, no matter what." Rovax looked into her beautiful, blue eyes and suddenly he understood.
"My queen…Wingdra, I think you made the right choice of who to invite tonight. I wouldn't want it any other way." Wingdra looked at him with happiness in her face. "My neither." As they continued to enjoy each other's company, Sly and Carmelita decided to turn off the camera; they didn't need to watch anymore. Sly turned to Carmelita, put his arms around her, and said, "Looks like Operation Match Maker was a success." She smiled as she put her arms around him. "I couldn't agree more." she said as they kissed each other passionately.