Chapter 6

Shadow: Hey what's up everyone? Shadowslayer220 here with the latest installment of The Cold Heart Still Hates, I am pleased with the positive reviews it's receiving. Even though my updates always take forever I'd like to thank you all for supporting this fic, you guys are great! And without further delay, here's Chapter 6!

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The Lost Isle, once a facility run by witches to study the powerful demon tools created by the powerful wizard Eibon. Once filled with luscious forests that were full of wildlife, and a grand temple that sat in the middle of the island. But 800 years ago, and accident had occurred. Causing the facility to self-destruct and obliterating the entire island, it is now a baron snowy Littered with the remains of the lost facility. A swirling vortex of magic now stands in the place of the grand temple, a phenomenon spinning forever. This is where the magical tool known as Brew is hidden away, waiting to be taken by Shibusen or Arachnophobia.

A little ways off shore, a small boat slowly makes its way to the island. On it Sly and Murray, Maka and her group, Kilik and his group, Stein and Marie. Sly tapped his foot with impatience, ready for action while Murray munched on some peanuts. Kilik and the rest of his group tried not to stare at the two anthropomorphic animals, but their curiosity was getting the better of them. Stein exhaled on a cigarette as Marie steered the boat, "Know you were all informed prior to the mission correct?" He asked, receiving a nod from everyone. "Good, while Sid's squad suppresses Arachnophobia, we'll head to the magic field where the demon tool is." He explained. "However, Marie and I will be the only ones going into the field, your mission is to stand outside and guard until our return." He added.

Everyone gripped their weapons anxiously, "This is going to be a huge battle, but you're the elite weapons and technicians picked out from all the one star students. So fight with confidence." He smiled. "I hope you're ready big guy." Sly put a hand on Murray's shoulder. Maka smiled at the duo, "Tsh, I'm gonna mop the floor with those losers." BlackStar scoffed. As they docked shore, they began their trek up the snowy mountain. Moving their quickly before Arachnophobia got there first, most of the group remained silent during the hike. "I got a bad feeling Murray…" Sly muttered. "Remember Sly; don't let your guard down. You may be a master thief, but you're not a master fighter." Bentley warned over the com. "Relax buddy, I got this." Sly grinned.

As they finally reached the top, the howling winds of the vortex deafened their ears. Smoke and explosions could be seen off in the distance. "Looks like the party has already started," The raccoon muttered. Stein and Marie stopped at the front of the vortex, "Marie and I will be entering the field, standby here and wait for us." He ordered. "So this is the magnetic field…" Maka awed as everyone glanced up at the vortex. "Listen up, if Maria and I aren't back in 20 minutes, Kim I want you to use Jacqueline to signal Shibusen to retreat." Stein ordered. Kim nodded in response, "But wait, if we do that what about you and Marie-sensei? Enemies will go into the field too…we'll go into the field and help you…" Maka replied.

"If we enter the field with a lot of people, the battle will only get bigger. If the battle gets protracted, both sides will be overwhelmed. The enemy doesn't want that either; and you're top of the class." Oxford scoffed; this earned him a frown from Sly. "Don't worry Maka, if we use Marie's ability we can be back in five minutes regardless of how many enemies. We're off, wish us luck." He smiled as him and Marie entered the magnetic field.

Everyone had gathered around Kim's lantern for warmth, "Jacqueline you're warm." Maka smiled. "Tsh, I should be charging for this." She sweat-dropped, Sly however had fur to keep him warm but Murray also crowded around the lamp. The master thief remained quiet, deep in thought, as did Maka. Kilik and BlackStar were fighting over a candy bar dispute, "Hey just gimme' one! You've got more!" BlackStar demanded. "No way! Get your own!" He replied. "They said they'd be back in five minutes." Oxford turned to Kidd. "Relax, they've still got fifteen minutes." The Shinigami replied looking at his pocket watch.

"Hey, what's wrong Maka?" Soul turned to his weapon partner, who remained quiet with Sly. "Professor Stein and Marie-sensei's soul wavelengths disappeared." She replied with worry, staring into the vortex that Soul turned to. "Are you sure you can even sense wavelengths in that field?" Kidd asked. "There's a lot of noise, so I can barely just make it out, but something's happened." She replied. Kidd stepped closer to the field before turning back to the others. "Alright, I'll go see what's going. Because I'm a Shinigami the field shouldn't affect me, Liz, Patty you stay here." He ordered. "Wait, it's dangerous to go alone." Maka protested. "We'll go too." BlackStar cut in.

That when a shuriken came flying out of the darkness, aiming for my Maka. Sly jumped in front of her and deflected it with his cane, "Looks like some of the other guests have decided to join the party." He muttered. "Perfect." Oxford replied as he readied his spear, "Be ready evil doers, for you are in the presence… of the Murray." Murray declared as he tightened one of his gloves. "We'll take care of this," Oxford turned to the others. "Yeah, you guys go on ahead." Kim ordered as she readied her lantern. They duo charged at the group, fighting the soldiers of Arachnophobia. "I can't just leave my team," Kilik sighed, he then handed BlackStar a candy bar. Who gracefully took it, he put it in his mouth and fist bumped Kilik as he was leaving. "We'll be back." Sly then put a hand of Murray's shoulder.

"Think you can stay here and help them big guy?" He smirked. "The Murray knows no limits." He replied. "Be careful Sly, I won't be able to communicate with you once you enter the field." Bentley gulped. "Don't sweat it pal, we'll be back in a jiff." The raccoon smiled. "Let's go." Maka ordered. They then began entered through the field; it was like walking through a snow storm. They all shielded their eyes as they trekked slowly through the field, but when they finally came through they were surprised at what they saw.

It wasn't a snowy wasteland anymore; it was filled with colorful trees and a bright blue sky. A large temple was not far away from them, "I don't understand, it looked like all the buildings were destroyed." Maka muttered. "I can still sense Professor Stein and Marie sensei's wavelengths; maybe they're in the temple." She added. That's when everyone looked up into the sky, and got the surprise of a lifetime. "It can't be! Maka turned to Kidd with surprise, "He shouldn't be able to come out here." He awed with equal surprise. Sly looked up to see Lord Death floating by, heading for the temple. "There's something different about him." The raccoon scratched his head with his cane, "I've heard about it in stories…my father, during the "Grime Times"… that's what he looked like before he built Shibusen. "We better hurry to the temple." Maka replied as the group made its way towards the structure. Sly noticed a pack of rights also making their way to the temple; he put a finger to his chin before pressing on with the others.

Outside of the field, Murray and Kilik's team had their hands full with hordes of Arachnophobia soldiers. "Apex Phoenix!" Kilik exclaimed as his fiery gauntlets smashed through two stone golems. Oxford was busy delivering powerful blows with his spears as Kim set enemies ablaze, "We're doing great guys!" Murray called as he smashed to heads together, throwing both into another crowd of soldiers. That's when everyone heard a howl, one that stopped even the soldiers in their tracks, a howl that made Murray's blood turn to ice water. He turned around with disbelief in his eyes, "No…" He muttered as a large shadow of an owl flew over them.

Maka and the others stood frozen, crowds of witches had been walking past them. "I don't think they can see us." Maka muttered. "Take a closer look," Kidd replied. Sly waved a hand in ones face, not receiving a response. "They're images are blurred." BlackStar finally realized. "This is just a theory, but what if the field left by the accident cause this time and place to be imprinted inside. However, after seeing my father earlier and this situation we're seeing…was this really an accident?" He muttered. "It does seem more than just a coincidence." Sly put a finger to his chin. That when a certain witch that passed by caught Maka's attention, her eyes widen in shock. Everyone soon took notice of this, and soon they were overcome with shock as well. "Isn't that…" Soul awed. "Arachne…" Maka muttered.

Sly gripped his cane tight, prepared to fight. The spider witch approached two cloaked figures, "Do you have Eibon's blueprints?" She asked one. He nodded and held up some blueprints. "Lady Arachne, Mosquito is awaiting in your carriage." The other replied. "Excellent we've lured Death here just as planned; now all that's left is to blow up this facility." She smirked; this caused everyone's jaw to drop. "Looks like this were no accident," Sly muttered.

The group turned to see Marie stumble with Stein hoisted on her shoulder, they quickly rushed over to see what was wrong. Stein appeared to be trembling, with a grin that threatened to tear his face off. "Professor Stein! Are you okay?" Maka asked.

"What are you guys doing here!?" Marie exclaimed. "What are you doing? You're acting against our orders…" Stein huffed as he rose to his feet, that's when Marie's hand began to blur, "It's been nearly 20 minutes, you guys should leave quickly." Kidd warned. "What about the demon tool?" BlackStar turned to him, "We should have at least ten minutes left," Sly replied. "C'mon, we'll go look for it." Maka readied her scythe. "Wait just a minute! Marie protested as they turned to leave. "Don't wait up." Sly turned to them with a grin as they pressed on. They group of meisters and the master thief was now dashing through the area, attempting to get to Brew as fast as possible. "If we hurry, we should have at least five minutes to return." Kidd spoke as they made their way to the temple, "If not, we're history. Heh heh, literally." Sly chuckled as he kept up with the Shinigami with ease.

However, as they ran, a figure stepped out of the darkness ahead, Mosquito turned to them with a grin and they all skidded to a stop. "Heh, he's looking this way." BlackStar grinned. "Now that I've noticed, I've seen that old man before." Maka replied. Mosquito appeared to be holding something, a briefcase of some kind. "I thought I might find some Shibusen but, you're some really small agents." He spoke. "Speak for yourself." Sly shot a smirk of his own. "Just give us the demon tool you're holding, if you do we'll let you go." Kidd warned. "Let me go? Let me go, you say? You're talking down on me, little kids." He frowned. "We kinda have to, but if you want we can get you a pair of stilts and-"

"Enough!" Mosquito interrupted Sly's insult, "It's time I taught you all a lesson." He growled. "In case you haven't notice, take a look at your own body. And judging by the after image on your legs I'd say your time in the field is about spent." Maka replied. He then looked down at his deteriorating body, "I see, we'll I guess I have to revert to a younger age." He responded as blue aura swirled around him, "400 years back? No, 100 should be plenty." He grunted as he charged up. His body began to grow, having massive arms and a round body. "Respect your elders! This is my body from 100 years ago!" He exclaimed. Everyone took a step back in shock at the newly formed Mosquito; he was more of a large hunchback with big muscular arms. "With this I should have another ten minutes too, now we're even." He scoffed. "Well, it looks like we're about to get our money's worth." Sly chuckled as he adjusted his grip on his can as they prepared to face Mosquito.

A/N: And thus concludes chapter 6! Will Sly and the gang be able to stop Mosquito? Tune in next time! Please leave a review and as always critisicsm is heavily appreciated.

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