Chapter 3 has finally arrived!

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Chapter 3

Stop thief!

It was the fifth bite that Lionel was plunging in his mouth and he had almost finished his meal. The fact that he was going to see this mysterious stone made him eat faster. Jimmy, his eyes as big as golf balls and his mouth wide opened, was looking at his brother eating his supper at the speed of light. After five minutes the family had began their meal, Lionel had already finished his. He took his plate and put it quickly on the counter. He grabbed his coat and opened the door.

-"Where are you going Lionel," asked his mother.

-"Downtown," was all he answered before leaving the house.

He arrived at the meeting point where his friend was killing time by playing a video game. Lionel then looked at the bus schedule.

-"So, the next one is in…five minutes," announced the teenager excited to see the stone.

Indeed, the bus stopped in front of the two boys at the right time. They showed their card at the driver and went in the back of the bus. Along the way, they immobilized themselves in front of many bus stops either to let people get in or get off. They passed in front of parks, skyscrapers, and shops to finally arrived to their destination: the museum. The building was rising up many meters above their head. Its high marble columns was supporting the triangular roof where was sculpted statues of historical characters like Leonardo da Vinci, which was inspired by the Greco-roman architecture.

-"I can't believe I'm going to a museum," declare Riki dropping his head.

-"It won't be long I promise," said Lionel to cheer up his friend.

The two teenagers were going to climb up the staircase that was leading to the tall entrance door when suddenly the alarm rang. The doors opened up abruptly to let pass a young girl. She was wearing a top with one strap short enough to see her navel. Moreover, she had a mini skirt over her ¾ pants that had holes in it. Her two purple and pink ponytails were bouncing on her shoulder with each step she was doing.

-"Get out of the way!" screamed the girl by jostling some persons around who were blocking her exit.

The fugitive put on her sunglasses and unhooked of her bag a skateboard. She jumped on the banister and landed on her mean of transportation. Surprised, Lionel did not react in time and was knocked down by the teenager. The collision made the content of the girl's bag fly everywhere on the ground. Lionel shook his head and was then surprised to see the object that had landed in front of his eyes: the stone that he came to see. Without knowing why, Lionel picked up the stone and put it in his right pocket before the thief saw him. Riki helped Lionel get up who the latter went in the direction of the bus stop. Riki joined him confused of his friend's reaction.

-"Hum…Lionel?

-What?

-The museum is in the other direction.

-I know.

-What are you doing then? I thought you wanted to see the rock.

-I don't need to go to the museum to see the stone.

-Huh? Why?

-Well…because…I have it," admitted Lionel by taking out of his pocket the stone, which began suddenly to shine.

-Have you lost your mind?! Why did you steal it?!

-I did not steal it. The girl stole it.

-Yeah, but you stole it from the girl. So YOU stole it!

The thief, having noticed that the stone was not in her bag anymore, saw the two boys slip away. She then began to chase them, doubting that one of them had her loot. Riki turned his head and noticed that the thief that was getting closer to them on her skateboard.

-"Great! Now, there's a crazy chick chasing us," warned Riki who started to run.

Lionel looked behind him and saw the girl that did not seem very happy. She was catching on them dangerously but her way was blocked by the bus arriving at the stop. The boys got aboard very quickly in the vehicle and examined by the window the street girl throwing them an enraged look. Relieved, they looked away. Lionel gazed at the stone in secret, observing the purple light it was giving out.

"-You're so done for, man.

-I know…"

When the bus stopped to turn a corner, none of the passengers noticed that the thief had just clung herself to the vehicle. She let herself be taken away with the help of her skateboard and was now going where the two teenagers were going.

When the public transportation stopped at their destination, Lionel and Riki got off the bus. They walked up to the apartment building where Riki lived.

-"What are you going to do with this now," he asked stopping in front of the door.

-"I'll hide it for now…

-Okay…but be careful ok? I wouldn't like to see my best friend spend the rest of his life in jail," said Riki opening the door.

-Don't worry, I'll be fine."

Riki waved at his friend and stepped in the edifice. Lionel went toward his house not doubting that the thief was following him.

-"What crossed my mind?! Thought Lionel, I will get caught for sure!"

He turned a corner and saw his house on the other side of the street. He continued walking but then banged into someone.

-"Sorry," he said without looking at the person having too much on his mind right now.

Suddenly, the stranger caught the teenager's arm abruptly.

-"Not so fast! You have something that belongs to me," said a girl voice.

Lionel looked up and then noticed that the thief was standing in front of him.

-"I don't know what you're talking about," he replied pulling his arm off and starting to walk away.

She grabbed his arm a second time.

-"Don't force me to use my lil' pal," threatened the girl by taking out a knife and pointing it toward the teenager's neck.

Lionel felt his heart starting to beat very fast. He did not know what to do. The girl was beginning to lose patience. She then decided to accelerate the young man's decision by cutting his arm lightly. The victim let out a little scream of pain and looked at the blood trickling out of his wound. If he did not do something and quick, she was really going to kill him.

-"For the last time! Give me the stone!" Screamed the thief, angriness in her eyes.

The mugger pressed the teenager's arm who grimaced by the pain. Lionel did not want to give her the stone. He felt inside of him that he had to keep it for some reason. But he was in a very tricky position and his intuition was beginning to lose importance. He valued his life and he was not going to risk it over a stone he saw in a dream. The thief could not wait any longer.

-"I warned you," concluded the girl raising her arm where her hand was firmly holding the knife.

Suddenly, coming out of nowhere, a mysterious woman intervened between Lionel and the thief to save the boy by blocking the white weapon with a long sword. She wore ample clothes facilitating her moves and a metallic helmet was covering her face. Surprised, the thief let go the victim and made a leap behind, getting lightly away from the stranger. The woman placed herself in front of Lionel and pointed her weapon toward the young girl, ready to fight. The thief evaluated the situation: Should she confront the newcomer who seemed to be very skilled in fighting and risk her life to get the stone? Or, run away and come back when the boy is alone now that she knows where he lives? The woman then changed her position, seeing that her opponent was not getting nearer. She took an offensive posture, raising her sword above her right shoulder and rushed toward the young girl. The thief screamed and left like a rocket on her skateboard. Lionel, relieved to still be alive, went to meet his savior who was putting away her sword in its sheath.

-"Thanks for saving my life," he said after a moment.

The latter turned around and bowed respectfully. He would have liked to see the face of the woman but told him that she must have a good reason to hide it. Seeing that the woman did not want to discuss, he thought that it would be a good idea to go home before her mother start worrying about him.

-"I…I'm going home now. Thanks again."

The teenager went rapidly to his house taking the time to look around in case of another attack from the thief. When he was safe in his house, the stranger removed her helmet, letting her blond hair fall on her shoulders. With a serious look, she walked away.

-"The time has come to tell him."

What is he going to do with the stone? Who is the mysterious woman and what's secret does she have to tell Lionel? That's what you'll know in the next chapter!

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