Shadow: Hey what's everyone!? Glad you could tune in; I know it's been a really long time since I updated please bear with me. I appreciate all the support! Now without further ado, chapter 5!

Erika: Shadowslayer220 does not own Soul Eater or Sly Cooper

Free: Soul Eater belongs to Atsushi Ōkubo and Sly Cooper belongs to Sucker Punch Productions.

That night Sly tossed and turned in his sleep, a nightmare unfolding in his dream. "Dad…don't answer…the door…" He mumbled. In his sleep he watched as his father was struck down by Clockwerk, "DAD!" His younger self cried out in a flash, "Dad!" Sly shot up as lightning flashed through his window. Breathing heavily, he turned his head to the rain pattered window. The raccoon shook his head for a moment as he recollected his thoughts, "Sly?" Maka asked as she knocked on the door before entering. "Is everything okay? I heard you shout."

"I'm fine Maka…thank you." He sighed, she then came and sat on the foot of his bed. "You know, as much as I resent my father I never want to think about if I lost him." She spoke. "I always thought that my dad was the strongest in the world, until that one stormy night…" Sly replied. "I could only imagine what you went through." Maka grasped the bed sheets tight. Sly took notice of this, "Yeah, orphanages aren't the best places for growing up. But there was one upside of course," Maka glanced up at Sly, who turned to her with a smile. "That's where I met Murray and Bentley; they're all the family I have left." They both sat in silence for a moment.

"Why a life of thievery Sly?" Maka asked finally, Sly turned to her with a puzzled look. He smiled to himself before answering. "As you grow older you begin to realize it's a tough world out there, especially for the less unfortunate. You have to do anything to survive, even if it means breaking the law." He answered. "I know, it's just, you're so kind and playful. You would be the last person to be suspected of being a criminal." She sighed. "I may be a thief, but that doesn't mean I can't be a great friend." Sly replied. Maka glanced up at him.

"You're right Sly, I may not see things the way you do. But that doesn't mean we can't be great friends." She smiled a little. "That's better, now tomorrows my first time out in the field with this kind of enemy. So I'm counting on you to give me a heads up on what I need to do." He replied. Maka gave a nod, getting up she approached the door. "See you in the morning Sly." She responded. "Night Maka," He replied as she shut the door behind her. Sly then returned his gaze back out the window, knowing that out there somewhere. Clockwerk was being reborn…

*Parts Unknown*

A soft breeze blew through the dark damp cave that was Medusa's lair, who sat in front of her crystal ball. "It is time." She hissed with glee. She turned her head to the life-less body of Clockwerk. Then to Erika and Free, "Are the preparations ready?" She hissed, as Erika lit the last of the candles that surrounded the lifeless owl. "Yes ma'am, the preparations are set." She nodded nervously. "Are you sure this will work, it seems like a big waste of time. He's a bird for God's sake." Free had crossed his arms.

"Fools!" Medusa boomed, making her voice as intimidating as possible. But in her toddler form it proved futile to her snickering subordinates, "Stop it! Stop it right now!" She pouted stomping her foot. "I don't know why I keep you two around." She huffed. Concentrating on her crystal ball, it began to glow a deep shade of magenta as she waved her arms around it. Free and Erika took a step back as she began to chant.

"Cobra Cobra, snake snake, Afferte hoc anima retro ad vita…" Medusa waved her arms around as a glowing pentagram appeared under Clockwerk, Free and Erika glanced up at it. The frog witch jumped behind Free in fright, who sweat-dropped as he glanced behind him. "Cobra Cobra, snake snake, Afferte hoc anima retro ad vita…Cobra Cobra, snake snake, AFFERTE HOC ANIMA RETRO AD VITA!" Medusa exclaimed as lightning shot from her crystal ball straight into Clockwerk's hanging body, causing his yellow eyes to flicker. "Yes! Yes! Come to us! Be born anew! CLOCKWERK!" Medusa exclaimed in evil laughter.

The yellow eyes of Clockwerk shot open as he broke himself free from the wires that hung him from the ceiling; he shook the ground with a thud as he landed, he turned to Free and Erika and gave a fearsome roar. This caused the Frog Witch to shriek in terror as she ducked behind Free, who stood his ground firmly. "I live again!" His robotic voice hummed as he outstretched his wings. "Yes, oh great and powerful Clockwerk." Medusa smirked. Clockwerk spun his head around in a full circle before locking his eyes on the Snake Witch; he then leaned in closer until his beak almost touched her face.

"You?" He cocked his head to the side, "You are nothing but a small child. How is that possible?" He asked. Medusa pouted as she stomped her foot in a tantrum, "I'm not a child! I'm merely trapped in a child's body!" Clockwerk analyzed his data for a moment, "If that is what you proclaim," Medusa then gave an evil grin. "Now, there is a specific reason I have resurrected you from the dead." Clockwerk blinked a few times, "Speak quickly, for I shall not stay long."

"Oh but that's just it," She smirked. "You see, my subordinates and I are at war. Against a school known as the DWMA, and my wretched sister Lady Arachne." Medusa began, "And why should I care?" Clockwerk squawked. "Allow me to finish Clockwerk, unfortunately we're outnumbered. Which is why I need you to help me annihilate these nuisances once and for all, and together we can rule the world!" Medusa laughed. "…Not interested." Clockwerk replied, causing everyone to fall over. "So much for that idea…" Erika muttered. "Oh but you haven't heard the best part," she sneered, grabbing the robotic owl's attention.

"Sly Cooper and his gang are with the DWMA." Medusa hissed evilly. "COOPER!" Clockwerk roared in anger. "That's right, help me and I'll leave the Cooper Gang to your disposal." She grinned. He remained silent for a moment as his eyes flickered, "You have deal." He hummed. "Oh excellent!" She jumped up and down happily. "Now, I asked that you grant me a new body, I've grown tired of this cursed toddler form." Medusa glanced down at herself. "I am and owl, not a genie." Clockwerk replied. "Are you kidding? A powerful super villain like you always has magical powers!" She pouted.

"What kind of crackpot told you that?" He cocked his head to the side. "Looks like the almighty Clockwerk isn't so mighty after all." Free chuckled to the snickering Erika. "Yeah, I bet he can't even fly." She giggled. "SILENCE!" Clockwerk roared as he stomped his foot into the ground, cracking the Earth. Causing Erika to jump out of her skin and disappear behind Free once more, "I could destroy mountains with a single gust of my wings, slice through the hardest metal with my talons! Don't tempt me foolish mortals!" He roared, Free's eye twitched at the last remark. "You not the only one that's immortal here pal!" He growled.

"You nothing but an insect crushed under my foot." Clockwerk squawked. "Why I outta!" Free lunged forward, only to be stopped by Erika. "Let it go Free; right now we need him." She spoke; he glanced at her, then to Clockwerk. "Fine," He scoffed straightening himself. "Glad we could settle our differences." Medusa smirked. "Tell me human; what is this DWMA you speak of." Clockwerk demanded. Medusa then waved her crystal ball, in it a picture of the DWMA. "This is Death Weapon Meister Academy; a school designed to train young meisters and their weapon partners to slay demons known as Kishin and Kishin Eggs, and is run by none other than the Grim Reaper himself." She answered.

"By the Grim Reaper you say?" Clockwerk replied amused. "Yes, but don't let that name frighten you…He's a complete moron." She sweat-dropped, remembering all of his silly antics as he appeared in her crystal ball. "Interesting, tell me more." Clockwerk hummed. "While most of these meisters are nothing but inexperienced children, there are a few that have become a constant problem." Medusa replied as Maka, BlackStar, and Kidd appeared. "These are the one you have to watch out for, but I'm sure they won't be much of a problem for you." She grinned.

"And what about your sister you spoke of?" Clockwerk asked. Medusa hissed a little as Lady Arachne appeared next, "Her name is Lady Arachne, the inventor of the Weapon gene and my sister. She is leading an army named Arachnophobia, and is more of a threat right now than the DWMA." She replied. Clockwerk spun his head around again, taking in the new info. "And how do we go about disposing of these inferior humans?" He asked. "Tomorrow, everyone will be rushing to obtain a magical tool known as Brew, a magical artifact created by the powerful wizard Eibon. Clockwerk cocked his head to the side, "And what am I supposed to do?" Medusa gave an evil grin. "Bring back Brew by any means necessary." He then stood up at his full height, "It shall be done." Medusa hissed pleasantly. "Excellent," She began to laugh evilly, echoing throughout the walls of the deep, dark, cave.

Shadow: Woah! Clockwerk is back! And what chaos will he bring? Tune in next time to find out!

A/N: Sorry if this chapter was a little short and boring everyone, it was bad enough that I kept you waiting so long. I wanted to make an entire chapter for Medusa, Free, and Erika. Thanks for your support