And the second chapter has arrived! I will be updating one chapter, once a day! (Or at least try to ^-^;)
ミ コ ト • Mikoto
Chapter 2: Stolen Night
Previously:
"Oh Em Gee! Did you watch the news last night?!" gasped a girl, excitedly.
"About Phantom Thief Crow?! Of course!" replied the second.
"I'm talking about Valentine's Day! It's coming around, you know." reminded the guy.
Raven was the one and only infamous Phantom Thief Crow.
Eve quickly put the book behind her back. "N-No…you must be mistaken." How embarrassing…carrying around a red book with pink hearts on it…
He smiled at her. "You're different, Eve."
"I didn't mean it in a bad way." Raven patted her on the head, and walked past her. "I have a feeling you and I will cross paths again in the near future."
Her small hand touched her head. "…?"
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Raven sat back onto his comfy chair; he lived alone in his house. He flipped through 'The World's Valuable Treasures' book. It had the best information on thousands of different art pieces, and beautiful riches. He kept flipping the pages, with a bored expression. Until something caught his eye.
'The Heart.' It was an elegant pendant; only one in the world. No replicas and only the real thing. It was originally crafted in Italy, in one of the most beautiful cities, Venice, the city of water. The crafter had made it for his wife, whom he thought was 'the most beautiful girl in the world', thus the full name of the treasure, 'The Heart Of The Most Beautiful Girl In The World.' The Heart was made of Alexandrite-a rare gemstone, and very valuable. It had a snow white chain attached to it, and the gemstone was in the shape of a tear drop. Which also gave the treasure another nickname, 'Blessed Maiden's Tears'.
Raven read out some information aloud, "It is said, that the wife of the crafter only wore this pendant once, and that no one else has ever put it on. Apparently, only the 'most beautiful girl in the world' may deserve to wear such a valuable item, but now it is just a display ornament." The dark haired student switched on his laptop, and searched up 'The Heart' treasure. He raised his eyebrow. "Was originally in a museum in France, but has recently moved to Elrios, city of Hamel." He smirked. "Not too far away from here, Velder…perfect." He circled it with red pen. "My next target."
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"What did you say?! A warning letter?!" exclaimed a detective.
"Yes, sir, right here!" the officer handed the Detective a black envelope.
He opened it, hastily.
Tonight at 10:00 PM
I will steal the heart of the most beautiful girl in the world
-Phantom Crow
"Him again?! Damn it!" And tomorrow is Valentine's Day too…! cursed the Detective. He sighed, and instructed his officers. "Be on guard tonight! We will not allow Phantom Thief Crow to steal one more treasure!"
"Yes sir!"
The Detective bit his nail, while walking towards the police car. "Phantom Thief Crow…Infamous for stealing unique treasures, and not one soul knows his real identity. And no one knows any of his weaknesses! Could he have none? No…that's impossible." He then opened a silver suit case, which contained a collection of black feathers. These are all feathers of a Raven. Phantom Crow always leaves one feather in place of the treasure he stole, as a sign to say he successfully managed to steal it. And even I don't know what he does with the treasures afterwards. The Detective sighed, and he closed the case. "I sure don't want another feather…or my salary might be cut."
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"Oh Em Gee! Valentine's Day is tomorrow!" squealed a girl in class.
"I can't wait!" said another, excitedly.
"Haha, I'm hoping I'll get lots of chocolate tomorrow!" grinned a guy.
"Well, we all know who'll get a lot…" sighed another.
Then the two guys chatting both slumped their shoulders. "Obviously Chung and Raven…"
Elsword slapped the two guys on the back. "Haha, cheer up guys! I'm sure you'll get at least one!"
"Easy for you to say, Elsword. You're so lucky that you even managed to get a girlfriend!"
"Hehe…well…" the redhead scratched the back of his head.
"Geez, what does Aisha see in you, anyways?" glared the male classmate.
"An awesome guy?" Elsword tried.
"More like nothing." chuckled Raven.
"Gah! Where'd you come from?!" Elsword jumped back.
The two guys ran up to Raven, and pulled onto his arms. "Hey, come on Raven, share the love tomorrow!"
"Huh? What are you guys talking about?" he blinked.
"We're talking about Valentine's Chocolate, man, Valentine's Chocolate!" they sobbed.
Raven smirked. "You're asking the wrong guy. Maybe you should try the one walking by right now."
They looked, and saw Chung crowded with girls. "Chung, I hope you look forward to the chocolate I have for you tomorrow!"
"Of course!" he flashed a smile.
"Me too, Chung! I hope you like mine the best!"
"And mine!"
"Now, now, ladies…" he laughed awkwardly.
The two desperate classmates pushed through the crowd. "Hey, hey, Chung! Give us some chocolate tomorrow, please?!"
"Sorry, no can do!"
"What?! Why not?!" the two whined.
"By giving away another girl's special chocolate, that would not only be offending them, but hurting their feelings too. And there's no way a gentleman like myself, would ever hurt a girl." smiled Chung.
"Aww, c'mon Chung! Show a little sympathy!" they nudged him.
He laughed, "Haha, sorry, sorry!"
Raven sighed, "Good grief…" He turned his head to look around, and saw a familiar silver haired girl, sitting in the corner. Eve? He decided to approach her.
"Eve, you're in this class?"
Eve looked up from her book. "Oh, it's you. Yes, I am. Are you?"
"No, but my friend-Elsword is." Raven pointed to the redhead chatting with other classmates.
"…Ah, the idiot. By the way, was there something you wanted from me?" she went back to her book.
"No, not really. Is it wrong to say hi?" he leaned on her table.
"I never said it was wrong. I was simply wondering; not many people approach me for a simple hello."
Wow…this girl must be pretty lonely. I think it might be best if I at least try to keep a conversation with her. "Tell me, Eve, what book are you reading?" his face softened.
"I'm reading…a history book." She glanced at him for a second. "Why do you want to know?"
"Just curious. What kind of history book?" he continued to question her.
"Venice."
"Sorry, what?" Raven leaned closer.
"The city of water, Venice. Rumored to be the most beautiful city in the world." She explained.
"And what about the most beautiful girl…?" he mumbled under his breath.
"Hm?"
"Oh…I mean, what have you learnt about Venice?"
"Well…there's this treasure called 'The Heart', which was recently moved to Hamel City." She didn't look up from the book.
A coincidence? "What do you think about it?"
"What do I think about…?"
"The treasure, 'The Heart'. It was a gift to the crafter's wife. 'The most beautiful girl in the world', apparently." said Raven, knowledgeably.
"I think…it's nice. The thought of the crafter creating something precious for his important person. 'The Heart' is not just a treasure, but it's also the heart of unsaid feelings." Eve whispered quietly, "I wouldn't mind being that girl who receives a precious handmade treasure…"
…I heard that clearly, but I'll pretend I didn't. "That's an interesting thought, Eve."
"!" She blushed. Oh no, I did it again…I really shouldn't speak my mind like this…
"Something wrong? You went quiet there."
"No…it's nothing. Forget what I said before."
Why? "Well, not to change the subject or anything, but what are you planning to do for Valentine's?"
"Tomorrow? Nothing. Valentine's Day is just like any day, just rowdier because of girls." She replied, bluntly.
"I see…not even going to give any chocolate to anyone?" he pressed on.
"Of course not."
"Is it because your cooking skills are horrible, or because you don't have the money to buy some?" he smirked, playfully.
"!" Eve felt her face redden from embarrassment. "What-who do you think you're speaking to?! I am an elite student; of course I have enough money to buy some! I just don't see the need to waste it on something like chocolate!"
"Then why don't you make some, so you don't waste money?"
"Because I have no one to make chocolate for!" she folded her arms, stubbornly.
"Me?"
She opened her eyes. "Eh?"
Raven smiled at her. "Why don't you make some for me?"
"W-Wha-I-I mean-you're not worth my cooking skills!" she made an excuse.
"Oh?" he raised an eyebrow. "Then allow me to test your 'grand' cooking skills."
"You're doubting me?" she shot him a cold glare.
"Can't I?" he smirked.
She pointed at him, "I'll show you just how worthy my cooking skills are!" …I did it again. She quickly raised her hands over her mouth.
It seems Eve doesn't like to speak her mind for some reason…? "Then it's settled. I'll look forward to it." He straightened himself, and headed for the door. "Until then, Eve!"
Eve banged her head on the table. "What did I just get myself into…?"
"Psst, Rena, is Eve alright? I've never seen her raise her voice OR bang her head onto the table before!" whispered Aisha.
"Ahaha…I'm sure she's fine." reassured Rena.
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Raven smiled to himself, as he walked to the classroom. I can't believe she actually fell for the bait…oh well; it's good for me anyways. He then took thinking stance. For some reason I can't stop thinking about what she said, though… The dark haired boy muttered aloud to himself, "Those words…'I think…it's nice. The thought of the crafter creating something precious for his important person. The Heart is not just a treasure, but it's also the heart of unsaid feelings'." Then she added on, 'I wouldn't mind being that girl who receives a precious handmade treasure…'
He sighed, and ruffled his hair. Think, Raven, think! …Would you steal something as valuable as 'The Heart', for a girl like Eve…?
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Beam of lights were shooting into the night sky, on a lookout for a certain sneaky thief.
"Never let your guard down, soldiers!" shouted the Detective.
"Right!" the soldiers saluted.
I will catch that thief, once and for all! –thought the Detective, determinedly. Something moved slightly, in the night. The Detective turned, and saw a silhouette standing on the top of Hamel Central's Clock tower, with the glowing moon behind him.
"There he is! Don't take your eyes off of him!" pointed the Detective. Why such a flashy entrance, this time round, huh, Phantom Crow?
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Ha, no matter how many reinforcements you have, it won't be enough to stop me. –thought Raven, smugly, as he tilted his top hat. He jumped down from the clock tower, and felt the wind rush pass him, as his dark cape fluttered behind him.
"He's coming down! Prepare your weapons!" ordered the Detective. "Remember, we need to take him in ALIVE!"
Raven charged straight towards them, while the officers tried to aim for his non-vital parts with the gun. But Raven was faster, after all, he does move like the wind. Swiftly dodging all of the bullets, he moved straight pass the Detective in the blink of an eye, and headed straight through the gates, into the grand building.
"Crap! Don't let him get away!" they ran inside the building, after him.
Once all of security was inside the building, the lights suddenly switched off, and it was pitch black. "We ran right into a trap…!" cursed the Detective.
Meanwhile, Raven was outside of the building, in a soldier's uniform. He smirked, as he headed towards the back door. "Fools."
The genius thief didn't need to use any complicated methods, like the other times. It was simple-lead them into the building, switch the lights out, go back outside disguised as a soldier, and head through the back door. This time around, all he needed was the agility. And he definitely had that.
He made his way towards the room where 'The Heart' was held. Before entering the room, he examined his surroundings. "No typical red lasers for me to slip under? How boring. Then again, it's not like I'm in one of those movies."
Raven stood In front of the display glass, as if he had all the time in the world. The thief stared at the object. There it was-a statue of the crafter's wife, known to be 'the most beautiful girl in the world', with 'The Heart' pendant around her neck. He scan read the information that was displayed next to the glass, and he remembered what Eve had said again.
"I think…it's nice. The thought of the crafter creating something precious for his important person. 'The Heart' is not just a treasure, but it's also the heart of unsaid feelings."
And she had such a gentle expression on her face at the time too…well; she had always been my secret crush… Raven cleared his throat. Don't let romance get in the way of work! He moved closer to the precious treasure.
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"…You've got to be kidding me." the Detective face-palmed.
"Sir, you may take a look, if you'd like." saluted a security guard.
He sighed, and walked into the room which should've contained 'The Heart'. Of course, the display glass was there. Of course, the statue was untouched. And of course, there was a black feather on the statue, where the pendant should have been. The Detective was about to throw a rage. "I let him off again! I'm such an idiot! I thought he'd use a much more complicated method, since he did with all the other cases, but this time round…I was tricked!" the Detective slammed his fist onto the wall. "Damn you, Phantom Crow!"
The dark thief grinned, as he jumped from rooftop to rooftop. He let the wind blow his hair back, as he breathed in the fresh air. "Tonight's another good night…" He decided to go to his usual place, after every thievery-the house next door to Eve's mansion. He would normally sit on the rooftop, and watch Eve through her window, not that he was stalking her or anything…just checking up. Raven was on his way to that same place; however, while he was soaring through the night sky, he heard a small gasp from below. His head turned sharply to the source.
The girl of his dreams was staring at him, wide-eyed on the balcony.
Raven was so surprised; he forgot he was still in midair from his jumping. Crap, it's Eve! To regain his balance, he had to step on the nearest stable thing, which was Eve's balcony. His foot lightly made contact with the thin railing, and he gracefully landed with two feet, standing before her. He looked as cool as a cucumber on the outside, but on the inside, he was panicking like there was no tomorrow.
Eve could only blink, as she stared at the glamorous being before her. Phantom Thief Crow was literally standing on her balcony, in front of her, gazing at her. She hardly swallowed.
The distant Midnight chime of the Hamel Central Clock Tower Bells echoed through the silent night.
-End Of Chapter Two-
I apologize for some OOCness :/
ミ コ ト • Mikoto
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