Penelope's POV
It's strange how quickly the atmosphere in this place changes, I've not seen one citizen walk around this place, it's just full of guards, plus when we first arrived it was nice and peaceful, now it's still quiet but with random bursts of noise and hectic aura.
Our job was done as far as Bess and I were concerned but, I could tell Lola hadn't gotten it all out of her system, I could tell because she wasn't here right now and left a note saying she'd be back soon, she has some business to take care of. I'm pretty sure she's not talking about her dry cleaning.
I understand Lola's need to have revenge, although a lot of times she does take the higher ground when it comes to getting even she refuses to be beat. Then again this could just amount to Lola's childishness. Being the Black Baron gave me power; I would be congratulated on his success and mine as his assistant plus it gave me control I didn't have to worry about other team's dirty tricks as I was always bound to come out on top… that and I could disqualify any team that was doing too well.
I also suspect she isn't too pleased to have to dodge Carmelita and ex-boyfriend.
I briefly met Sly once, not enough to make an impression and at the time he was too involved with whatever Lola was doing to remember me, although he did tell me about ThiefNet where I could talk to a bunch of other underground people in the thieving business and sell off anything that we couldn't afford to keep our hands on.
I just hope Lola doesn't get into more trouble than usual.
Lola's POV
We were done and trying to figure out where to go next, I couldn't figure out where else I could gather information on my dad's disappearance, I don't get how he vanished his last job was in cooperation with the police, sure it was his first job on the side of justice but still… how'd you just lose a guy?
Plus you'd think they'd keep more eyes on the ex-criminal/potential backstabber.
I couldn't find anything in the police station but I know that Carmelita knows, I mean when she gets a case she obsesses she knows everything about everyone and I have no doubts that my dad has shown up in my files.
Of course it's not like I can just walk up to her and ask without having my head blown off.
But right now I had to think of a way in which I can get Octavio back, just a small gesture, something just enough to hurt him. I noticed he goes into that Opera House a lot guess that's as good a start as any.
Being sure not to run into any unwanted attention this time I successfully got to the Opera house without interruptions, the guards had all cleared out due to Carnivale and I was able to sneak in. The Opera house was full of stuff belonging to Octavio all Opera related and I get to smash it.
At first I wasn't really progressing, I wasn't really into it and I was trying to think of ways to inflict more damage, then my anger got the better of me and I didn't need to think of ways I just instinctively did whatever I could do break it, mainly throwing things against walls, kicking things, ripping paintings to shreds. I was on a roll.
I heard a strange noise behind a door to my right and immediately jumped behind the remaining furniture, I kinda hoped it was Octavio so I could see the look on his face, but after a few minutes no one came out of the room. I snuck to the door and pressed my ear to it.
I couldn't hear anything.
Although I could hear machines, I slowly eased the door open and peeked in, a bright green light flashed across my face and I was temporarily blinded.
Once it died down I looked in again, there were no guards but a large machine with a bunch of wires leading outside the Opera House, attached to the main machine was a metal object it was an odd shape and I wasn't sure what it was, but I could tell it was Important.
Oh this is going to be fun.
Sly's POV
After getting Bentley back we knew we had little time before Octavio arrived and using the plans detailing the lungs attachment to the broadcasting system and the chandelier we had to work fast and avoid getting caught.
I ran towards the Opera house to get one half while Bentley kept lookout over Venice to make sure that Octavio didn't get to the stage before we were ready.
The guards had all cleared out thanks to Carnivale and I knew where the lings were located, luckily for me it the first door to the right in the main room you enter.
When I walked in I was quite surprised at the sight, everything was smashed I don't know what those guards do but I'm sure it's not their job to raid the place.
I heard some smashing in the door to the right and ran in, can't say I was expecting what I saw.
Lola was standing there with one half of the lungs above her head ready to smash it.
"Wait stop!" She looked shocked but soon recovered.
"What are you doing here? And if you don't mind I'm a little busy getting revenge." She replied.
"I need that lung, it's a Clockwerk piece and it's very important, plus you can't break it anyway." I said.
I knew I probably wouldn't get through to her, I mean she has every right to not talk to me, although you'd think she'd be over it by now and we could be friends.
Then again she always did like to take the dramatic approach.
"Clockwerk?…That big metal thing?" She asked.
"Yeah…Wait you met him? And you remember him?" I asked confused.
Last I saw Lola before defeating Clockwerk she was passed out and bloody.
"I think so, kinda, I don't know I just remember a big metal bird hitting a rock and then when I came to again…you…were there." She said.
I could see she was confused and slightly embarrassed and I don't blame her.
"Well yeah but I just figured since you had been unconscious that you didn't remember any of it." I replied.
I needed to get a move on or our plan would fail.
"Anyway can I please have it back?" I asked.
She looked at the lung for a while before tossing it back to me.
"Fine, have it." She said and sprinted away.
I held the lung and ran out and towards the stage.
"How's the time Bentley?" I asked over binocucom.
"So far so good but Octavio's on his way, we need to be quick." Bentley replied.
I met up with Bentley and he explained the plan, while he battled Octavio to a sing off I would loosen the restraints of the chandelier, Lola helped my job by already destroying the ties to the lungs that connected it to the speakers so I wouldn't have to worry about any electric shocks when cutting being close to the now glowing chandelier.
I lept up on the roof so I could stay hidden but still have a good view of what was going on.
Octavio approached the stage and Bentley quickly intercepted.
Aria originally a duet
"Ah Mr. Tomato Fertilizer, you got a death wish?" Octavio said.
"I couldn't resist showing you up at what you treasure most… opera singing!" Bentley challenged.
"You're a vocalist? Fine a duet is coming up. We'll sing first and then…I'll gut you." Octavio threatened.
"Bring it on grandpa I'll sing you under the table!" Bentley replied.
They both stood on stage and I jumped onto the platform holding up the chandelier.
While they sang I started to remove any ties holding the chandelier and we were close, meanwhile Octavio was edging closer to Bentley and under the chandelier. It was like killing two birds with one stone.
One last tie and Octavio was directly under the chandelier.
However our plan was interrupted by Carmelita who shot the chandelier in an attempt to stop us, of course this not only didn't harm Octavio but set the lung free.
"Freeze! The lot of you are all going to jail." Carmelita cried.
Her appearance gave Octavio enough time to pick up the lung and make a getaway as a guard pulled up in a speed boat. Of course, we weren't about to let him get away that easily.
Bentley and I hopped aboard one of the other boats, luckily our run in with the Blue vipers gave us practiser and we'd sure need it, now the canals were full of police boats and Octavio had his own ammunition in the firm of bombs and laser gates.
We at last managed to shoot out Octavio's engine but unfortunately this still wasn't the end, Octavio although old certainly had a lot of strength and stamina and didn't even appear to be injured or exhausted. Not to mention he still had possession of the lung.
Octavio's boat crashed and they were launched into the air and back to the stage area well now thanks to Octavio's boat, former stage area.
"It's all over Octavio, give us back the Clockwerk lung and we'll try to ditch these cops."
"I don't think so; it took 6 months to put this plan into action." Octavio pulled out a switch, I knew he had other plans for this city but at this point this guy was unpredictable.
My attention was drawn away by the cry of a familiar voice.
"You guys see that boat go out of control and jump and smash into that thing? Destruction! So cool!" Murray yelled.
I knew the old Murray was in there somewhere.
"You think that was 'cool' punk? Heh-he-heh." Octavio laughed and pressed the switch.
We watched as one of the buildings collapsed and sunk in tar while Octavio laughed manically.
Bentley was furious.
"You monster! Stop it! Stop it!" Bentley yelled only to be thrown by Octavio.
I knew I couldn't take Octavio, he's too strong. I needed the muscle back in our team.
"Murray, I need your help. I've never seen someone move that fast. Octavio's old but he's still got it. We can take him together." I said.
Of course the new Murray still had control over his head.
"But…but…I vowed to my Guru that I'd renounce all violence. Plus the water is still black." Murray replied.
"It'll be clear any minute, trust me. Now let's take him." I said.
"You're right to be scared hippo your weak little friend shoulda been so smart." Octavio replied.
"Murray…help." Bentley pleaded.
Immediately something changed in Murray and his inner peace was no longer in control.
"That does it! Ill floss my teeth with your spine!" Murray cried.
Instantly Murray jumped into action and started to attack Octavio, he swung and managed to knock Octavio into the middle of the stage area.
I noticed a few tar pumps around and a pipe in the centre of grassy area which had obviously connected to the stage when it was there.
I figured out how to slow down Octavio.
"The Murray returns!"
While Murray squared up and dodged Octavio's quick attacks I got to work on that tar pumps.
"He's too fast, lure him into the tar pool. That should slow him down." I called to Murray.
While Octavio was stuck Murray was able to get in a few good swings before the tar cleared and we had to repeat.
Unfortunately I was running out of tar and we would have to move to a new location with more pumps.
I knew just the place.
Although risky this would have to take place outside of Interpol, although I doubt any police would be around and are probably still searching the canal.
I just hope Murray wouldn't get caught by Octavio on the way.
We reached Interpol but Octavio had new tricks, Murray really had to bring his A-game.
Of course I had a lot of faith, Murray worked best with motivation.
Eventually Murray delivered the final punch and Octavio was finished.
"So that's it. The old guards out and the new generation steps in." Octavio whined before passing out.
"That's right, stepping in big time!" Murray cried.
"Come on Murray, let's get Bentley and run for it. Something tells me the cops are on their way." I said grabbing the lungs from Octavio's pocket and leading Murray to our get away.
With the fight over and the lungs in our grasp, we went and scraped Bentley off the pavement. It wasn't easy but we managed to sneak out of Venice and Octavio was firmly in Carmelita's clutches.
Octavio is to serve 30 years behind bars for his crimes to Venice, although that didn't stop him from finding success as a singer in jail, after all most of his fan base were already in prison.
But the main success was Murray's return; it was good having my old pal back in the gang, once he put on that mask and gloves it was clear that The Murray had returned.
This chapter replaced the OC Sign up announcement but for those interested its on my profile and will be re- uploaded if I don't have an OC by episode 4.
Sorry I haven't updated in a while but I'm back on track and I will be sometimes be updating two chapters at a time so make sure you folow this story so you don't miss any chapters.