Lola's POV
So far the plan was going well, Bess was fitting in fine at the bar and Penelope was working hard to find the tools Carl needed to create new upgrades for us.
However things weren't so great on my end, the ever popular Inspector Fox was once again scouting for criminals.
You know I really wish she'd take a break once in a while.
I had to make sure that she didn't interrupt what we were doing, if she finds Bess or Penelope it'd give us away and if she starts attacking miners she might get Carl.
I need to inform the others, I sent Penelope a message warning her of Carmelita and I was heading to the bar to get Bess and Carl.
Sly's POV
We were nearly complete in purifying the land and now all we needed to do was clear out the rest of the miners, which wouldn't be too hard since we had most of the plan figure out.
Our first job was to hit the bar.
Murray and Bentley met me at the miners bar.
"Alright boys…look tough and get angry, it time to intimidate the locals." I said.
"I'm not sure I can do it… how do you guys get angry?" Bentley asked.
"Find the match deep inside yourself…light it, and let the fire burn up your guts and boil your blood!" Murray yelled.
"Uh yeah, I pretty much do the same thing. Look our goal is to drive away these miners, and we'll do whatever it takes." I reminded them.
We marched into the bar and confronted a few miners.
"Listen up dirtbags…time to clear out, from now on this bar is Cooper Gang turf." I declared.
"Tough talk Wagga, but you ain't got no respect with us. We here are known around these parts for our drinking skills… and this just happens to be a lemonade bar." One of the miners replied.
Like I said we'll do anything.
"Sly, I'm not so sure this is such a good idea." Bentley whispered.
"If a lemonade drinking challenge is what you had in mind then the three of us will take on the best three lemonade drinkers you got."
"Fair Dinkum, losers have to clear out. Bar maid a round of drinks please." He signalled to a woman behind the bar.
I'm pretty sure she's the girl that works with Lola and I'm hoping that doesn't mean what I think it does. I also hope she doesn't get in the way if things take a bad turn.
The table was set up three drinks on each side, we each took a seat and waited for a signal to start.
"Ready, steady… Go!"
We were off to a good start Murray finished so fast that when Bentley started his rival hadn't even picked up his glass.
It was a close call but of course the Cooper Gang won. But of course our opponents wouldn't accept defeat and a brawl broke out. Except now it was us versus the whole bar.
Lola's POV
I reached the bar to warn Bess and Carl but when I got there I found them cowering behind the bar, and watched as a huge bust up was in progress I lead Carl safely to the stairs so he could hide out upstairs and avoid the damage.
Bess stepped out from the bar and we watched, of course I noticed a few familiar faces and it became clear how this started. This is just the thing we need to draw the attention of Carmelita. Bess and I hid upstairs and waited for the chaos to die down.
"Ugh what are they doing here? Am I such a bad person why am I haunted by this? Plus with his ego he probably thinks I'm the one following him!" I yelled.
"Well I'm sure he isn't so pleased to see you either… I err… I mean they must be here for a reason and so we can't help it if we end up in the same place it's a small world and when people share a profession things like this are bound to happen. Besides I'm sure if you and Sly didn't have the history you have then this wouldn't even bother you." Bess said.
She was right, the only reason I get worked up is because I know Sly, if he was a stranger or things and ended well between us I probably wouldn't even have thought about it or cared. Plus she's right he has to be here for a reason, and he has every right to be here as I do.
But I still don't appreciate that punch-up at the bar; we're trying to get the miners to like us not kill us.
The noise had quieted down I told Carl to stay upstairs while Bess and I went back down.
The miners had vanished and left in their place were Sly, Bentley and Murray.
"Well thanks guys, not like we were using this bar as a way to cover ourselves and use the miners for information." I said attracting their attention.
"Well didn't expect you to be here, what can't get enough of me, that you have to follow me across the globe?" Sly smirked.
I knew he was joking but it made me angry and hurt. I'm not his shadow, I do fine on my own, and I don't like being referred to as his puppy. I mean I know Sly is more skilled than me thieving runs in his family, part of his blood, but I don't have to be reminded of my lack of abilities.
"First of all…you wish, second a Miss Carmelita Fox is waltzing around and I don't fancy getting caught plus I happen to have a friend covering as a miner, so if you could keep the alarms down so we don't get sent to jail I would be very grateful." I smiled sarcastically.
"Well the silent approach never really was our style; besides inspector Fox hasn't caught us so far so we should be fine. Besides if you get in trouble, you could always let us save you."
"I don't need you to save me thank you, but right now we have stuff to do and with you and Carmelita in the way, I just want this done as quickly as possible without any unnecessary complications." I said.
"Well you don't have to worry about us we won't get in your way, but we are going to have to rid this place of miners, so you may have to avoid that plan. By the way you wouldn't happen to know why Muggshot is here though would you." Bentley asked.
"No sorry, we're just here to help a friend, but why do you need to get rid of the miners?"
"To help my master purify the land!" Murray cried.
"Okay, well that's interesting…" My communicator went off.
I turned to Bess.
"It's Penelope, she said Carmelita's on her way over." I said.
"It's been tedious boys but we have to go, nice to see you again Bentley, and hope the whole master thing goes well Murray." We ran up to get Carl and get out.
"Can you believe her? Who does she think she is telling us to be more careful, says the one who got knocked out in volcano!" I said to no one.
"Guys? Hey!"
They weren't listening they were too focused on the giant goon wearing the Mask of Dark Earth.
"Looks like they saved their big guy for last." Bentley said.
We'd have to work together on this one; I'd distract him while Murray and Bentley got into position, and once I passed them they would attack temporarily disorientating the beast giving me time to attack.
It took a few hits and a lot of running around but soon we brought him down but the mask once again got away. I just hope its waits a while before claiming its next victim.
"That mask is sure making trouble for us… we need to destroy it." Bentley said.
Our next job involved Murray; we'd need to put his strength to good use if we were to rid the other miners from the grounds.
Murray's POV
Bentley directed me near a giant crocodile swimming nearby.
"Time we subtracted a few miners from the equation." Bentley said.
"You know I don't understand that math talk."
"Time we uh, put the smack down on these bad dudes for justice." Bentley rephrased.
"Righteous! I'm the man for the job!"
"The guru will start luring guards to the position near this giant crocodile. Your job is to throw them into the mouth of the monster." Bentley explained.
"Teach him to like eating miners huh? That's a sinister plan Bentley. I approve." I replied.
"With some luck the oversized reptile will be an invaluable asset in our efforts to drive away the miners."
The Guru led the guards towards me and I took care of the rest. Its feeding time!
I had to get the crocodile to eat four kangaroos and dingoes each.
After a huge fight I got rid of most of the guards and managed to feed the crocodile 8 guards, now all that was left was to feed him one of the flashlight guards.
The guard was a way away but I got there quickly and quietly since no other guards were around at the time but once I picked him up his fuss got the other guards attention.
"Look out Murray a guard wearing the mask is on his way; let's see if your hard work with the croc has paid off." Bentley told me.
I watched from a high point as a guard approached and that croc was on him like a shot. But sadly the mask once again got away.
Sly's POV
Now our last hope was to mine for radioactive oil. Murray and I headed through one of the mine shafts that lead to an oil site with cranes and a large drill protected by an electric fence. There were a lot of miners and our activities were sure to draw in their attention.
Here were multiple phases to this plan, and we'd have to get it right each time, or else the miners would destroy our equipment and stop our plan.
Phase one was to protect the power stations while Murray gets all six oil wells flowing.
I'd have to use this giant claw to pick off miners, but my practise runs drew the guards towards us and I needed to make sure that Murray could finish his task without interruptions.
Once that was done I used the crane to drop off Murray at our next phase, I must say if I ever give up the thieving biz I could always go into construction work, this crane control was pretty easy, I felt bad for Murray he was doing most of the hard work in this. Not that I'd opt for a job switch.
Now we had all the wells active we now had to light it on fire, I would have to drop flint rocks and Murray would catapult them to the oil wells.
It didn't take long but definitely more challenging than the others.
We managed to get the radioactive oil although I think Murray was having too much fun in the toxic oil.
Penelope's POV
It took some time but I was eventually called into Muggshots office to help him organise his office. I was searching through his cupboards and I found the tool bag, I was already wearing my tool belt and my large pockets would hold any equipment that wouldn't fit in my belt.
I messaged Lola to tell her I had Carl's tools, but I also noticed Carmelita closing in on their location. We'd have to get out of here soon.
Muggshot's also a wanted criminal and if she takes him then she's bound to find us, and this place doesn't have many hiding places.
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