A/N- Hi everyone! Alyss Mei and I are here with the FIFTH chapter of Halloween Thief! Hope you all love it, things are about to get pretty… see we both can't say any adjective because it'll give it away! Haha, anyway, before we start, I needed to say this to you guys: Who watched Boo Gi Night, the new Kickin It Halloween Episode? Okay, for those who haven't spoiler alert! So, you know how Jack overcame his fear, because Milton was caught by the Black Dragons, and Jack overcame it because it was his friend… that should've been Kim, instead of Milton! Just saying….

Haha, anyway, enjoy the fifth chapter!

And again, I do not own Kickin' It; I only own Marcus and the police officer.

Part 1: Kim's POV

Missing Black Belt: Day Two.

I couldn't get any sleep at all last night… I was too buried in my tears and sadness, after that text message last night. Yes, I was crying… I know it's surprising to me too. But after the text my mom and dad sent me… any daughter would've been depressed. But I can't tell anyone about it. Not even Jack. I know I can trust him on anything, but he'd just think I'm a loser.

Let's just say, I'm all alone at home now.

Anyway, I grabbed my new skateboard and started riding to Rudy's house. It was a little early… you know, just about…SIX THIRTY! I'm pretty sure that Rudy wouldn't be able to sleep anyway. But first I had to get Jack, who's probably fast asleep at his house. I arrived at Jack's massive house, and see his figure emerging from the front door! He walked into his garage to get his skateboard.

"Hey, Kim!" Jack called out to me. I ran up the driveway.

"Weird… I was actually thinking about running you over with my skateboard, so you'd wake up!" I teased.

"Ha ha ha, Kim. So funny," he said sarcastically. "Well, why are you up so early?"

"I think it's for the same reason," I said. "Go to Rudy's house, to find more clues."

"Huh… bossy and psychic… amazing!" Wow, he was just full of sarcasm, wasn't he?

"Shut up," I snapped the harshness in my voice contrasted by the wide smile on my face. "So, you ready to go?" I yawned.

"Yeah, but I don't think you are… your hair's a mess!" Jack said pointing to my hair. Shoot, I forgot to comb it… ever since that text, I didn't even eat dinner.

"Well, sorry for not getting all dolled up to come see you," I said, yawning again, blinking longer than usual.

"You sure you okay? Was it about that text message? What was it?" Ugh, Jack was always so nosy, and acting all concerned. It was sweet and all, but I could get quite annoying!

"Nothing!" I said a little too quickly, in a high pitched tone.

"Kim… you really expect me to believe that when you're eyes are bloodshot, you're hair's a mess, and your nose is as red as Rudolph's nose?"

"Okay," I said reluctantly, giving in. "You got me."

"Well what happened?" Jack said, stepping closer to me.

I let out a big sigh, taking a little step backwards. It was just a little close for me. "The text was…" I began, and gulped hardly. I didn't want to tell him, but he got me. "It was from my mom."

"So what?"

"So, she and my dad went on a business trip to London, and didn't even tell me." I blurted. My mind suddenly relaxed as I said it, and it felt as if a huge weight was released from my shoulders. It almost felt good to tell someone what's been bugging my mind.

"Wait, so during school they just left? Without notice?" Jack was shocked and confused. He couldn't imagine any parent doing that.

"Exactly," I said looking down. "They're not going to be back for two weeks. And Friday's—"

"Your birthday," Jack finished. I looked up. How did he even remember that? Did I even tell him?

"You remembered?" I asked.

"Of course I remember," Jack said. "Why wouldn't I?"

"Well, if my own parents don't even remember that their little girl is turning fourteen, then my expectations for my friends are pretty low."

Jack chuckled. "So, did you even bring up the point that your birthday was this Friday?"

"What's the point?" I asked sadly. "Even if they knew, they wouldn't come back. Apparently, it's a really huge convention, and if they don't attend, they could lose their job. Story of my life."

"Well, they'll probably call you on your birthday. I guarantee that." Jack said soothingly.

I didn't want to discuss this anymore. It just makes me want to cry and trust me, I do NOT feel like doing that in front of Jack. "Let's just go to Rudy's place." Before Jack could even answer, I set my skateboard on the ground and rode away. He quickly followed. When we reached Rudy's house, to our dismay, there was a police car parked on the driveway.

Great.

"What happened now?" Jack asked in annoyance.

"Guess we're going to have to find out," I said, sighing. We both rode our skateboards to Rudy's driveway, and didn't need to ring the doorbell, because

it was already open. The same pile of papers were scattered on the ground. It was a reminder that we only have a couple more days until our time is up.

"Rudy?" Jack called.

"In here!" We heard a familiar voice come from the kitchen. Jack and I walked into the kitchen, and saw the lazy police officer with Rudy. "Oh, it's you," I scowled. I really didn't like her and her attitude.

"Kim!" Rudy hissed. "Be nice, Officer Collins is going to help us!"

"How?" Jack asked.

"Well, after some detective work with all the finger prints, it looked to be a teenager."

"How did you figure that out?" I asked amazed.

"Well, considering that finger print was smaller than the average adult's fingerprint, we're going to go with a teen."

"So, you're saying someone at school did this?" Jack asked.

"Yep! Now, uh, Rudy…you mind getting me some hot chocolate?" She turned to Rudy.

"Of course… Wanda," He said smiling. Officer Collins giggled like an idiot. Jack and I almost gagged at their "chemistry".

"Wait what about the spy cam thing?" I asked.

"Oh that…" Officer Collins said looking at it. "We weren't able to acquire the signal, and trace it back, because suddenly the line went dead, as if there was no receiver. Yeah weird, I know. Ah well," She said dumping it in the trash.

"So how exactly are you going to help us?" Jack said still getting over that awkward moment.

"Oh, simple!" The police officer said. "I'm just going to be, you know, following you to your classes. That way I can find some suspicious clues.

Consider me your body guard or something." She snapped her gum and clunked her feet on the counter. We rolled our eyes.

"We can take care of ourselves, thank you," I said.

"Whatever. So, when do you kids start school?"

Jack looked at his cellphone and his eyes widened. "Uh… now! School starts in five minutes!"

"Aw... really? That means I got to get up now!" She said lazily. "And I'm going to miss my hot chocolate!"

"Come on!" I yelled impatiently. Rolling her eyes, Officer Collins got up and started heading to her car.

"Rudy, we'll see you later!" I called. "We got to get to school!"

Rudy came from the kitchen and looked at us, with relieved smiles. "Thanks guys. It means so much that you're all helping me. Now go, go, GO!" He said shoving us out the door. Jack and I ran to our skateboards.

"Wait!" Jack said before I could hop on.

"What?"

"Your hair!" He said pointing to it. I groaned in frustration.

"I'll do it in school; my lucky brush is in my locker!" I said. Jack rolled his eyes, and we both skateboarded to school. I know, my hair was a mess, but I had to use my lucky brush, because due to recent events….

I'm going to need that luck

(Jack's POV)

Missing Black Belt: Day Two, but with a lazy cop this time.

Kim and I rushed to our lockers, with Officer Collins following us. We saw Milton, Jerry, and Eddie discussing something. They looked at us, and we gave a half-hearted smile to them, with all the hustle and bustle from our lockers. Kim was combing her hair while I was just admiring myself in my locker mirror… looking good!

"Jack! BRO!" I heard Jerry say. Him and the rest ran over to me and Kim. Luckily, we finished getting our stuff before the bell would ring.

"What's up guys?" I asked.

"Tell 'em, Milton and/or Eddie…" Jerry said.

"Okay, so it was scary…" Milton began.

"SO scary!" Eddie said.

"It was weird…" Milton continued.

"SO weird!"

"It was confusing!"

"SO—"

"WHAT HAPPENED?" Kim said loudly, so they would stop their rambling. "Milton you start!"

"Okay, so we were walking down the hallway right, so proud of ourselves because we were awesome actors!" Milton began.

"Well, I was a better actor! I got Ms. Hartman convinced that her cats were injured. So, thanks to me you guys are off the hook for this week, and have to make up detention next week!"

"Wow, thanks guys!" I said high-fiving both of them. Kim high-fived them too.

"No, but that's not the entire point," Milton said. "You'll never believe who we saw!"

"We saw Truman, Arthur and Marcus talking together!" Eddie said.

Kim and I exchanged looks of worry. Truman's back too? Great, just great. First Arthur, and now Truman!

"Gee, Eddie thanks for ruining my moment! I was going to make it sound more suspensful!" Milton said.

"Forget about that!" Kim said. "What did they say?"

"Marcus was mad at Truman for something…" Milton said. "And… he was talking about not wanting his identity to be exposed."

"Dude, that freaky British dude is a GHOST!" Jerry said.

"What freaky British dude?" I turned around and saw Marcus looking at us in confusion, with Officer Collins rushing towards us, after talking to some Janitor. "You guys aren't talking about me, are you?"

"Uh…" I began. "No, of course not! You're our buddy!" I said patting his back awkardly.

"Hands off, please," Marcus said, quickly grabbing my hand and rudely putting it down.

"Dude, we have to be honest…" Jerry said facing Marcus. "Milton and Eddie think you're a ghost!" Jerry said pointing at the two. Milton and Eddie's jaws dropped.

"You were the one that started it!" Milton hissed.

"You lot think I'm a ghost?" Marcus said. "Ha.. ha… that's really funny! Ha… ha…" It was almost like he was laughing half-heartedly… but it seemed like on porpuse. Milton, Eddie and Jerry's eyes widened, thinking that Marcus is pulling off a white lie, when really… I'm thinking that he's lying about the lie that is an obvious lie, but covering it up with another lie…

Jack, do you ever make any sense?

"Nice group of friends you got there," Officer Collins whispered to Kim and I. We were about to argue, but we realized it was very true.

"I know, right?" Kim and I said at the same time. Suddenly the bell rang.

"Oh, that's the bell! Better get on to American History! We have that big test today!" Marcus said, running off with Milton, Jerry and Eddie. Although it seemed like Milton was going to beat Marcus on the race to the history classroom.

My eyes widened. A test? I didn't even study! With trying to find the thief, I totally forgot. Dang it. I looked at Kim, and she looked just as shocked as me.

"Jack, I'm going to fail this test!" Kim said. "I didn't even study! And even yesterday I saw the board and it said "test tomorrow," but I was concentrating on how bad the Expo Marker smelled!"

"Okay, calm down now," Officer Collins said. "Just go to class,"

With worry, Kim and I went to the history classroom, and took our seats, which were next to eachother. Officer Collins came in and leaned against the wall, eyeballing every kid in the classroom. Geez, cop you should calm down!

Our history teacher, Ms. Francis looked at the police officer in confusion. "Um… can I help you officer?"

"Oh, don't mind me, just do your thing!" Officer Collins said, smacking on her gum.

Kim tapped me on the elbow. "Jack, I'm scared!" She whispered. "I'm so going to fail, and that means… I'll be getting my first F!"

"Kim, I'm scared too," I said. "We're just going to have to fail for Rudy."

"That doesn't help Jack!" Kim hissed.

"Mr. Anderson and Miss Crawford!" Ms. Francis yelled to us. Great, busted. "Is there something you'd like to share with the class?"

"No, Ms. Francis," We both said glumly. I was tapping underneath my desk in worry. I'm so going to fail.

"Alright class," Ms. Francis said collecting a bunch of papers, or the tests. "This test is worth fifty percent of your final grade, so I hope you all studied!" That just made my tap underneath my desk louder. I always do that, when I'm nervous.

"Jack!" Ms. Francis yelled, her sharp eyes facing mine. "May I please ask you to—"

"Wait," The police officer said looking closely at my desk, her eyes squinting. "There's something underneath that desk," I was confused.

"What are you talking about?" I asked.

"Officer—"

"Silence, Kim!" Officer yelled. "Jack… please, step aside." The whole class stood up, and I got away from my seat. Easily, the cop turned the whole desk over causing a loud "THUD!" and "CRASH!" erupt throughout the classroom. And I saw… papers taped underneath my desk.

"What do you have here, Jack?" Officer Collins said. First she untaped a small piece of paper, and handed it to Ms. Francis in confusion.

"Jack…. How dare you attach a cheat sheets of the test?" Ms. Francis said angrily. The whole class gasped, eyeballing me. I couldn't believe what just happened. I never taped a cheat sheet, ever! How could this have happened? I looked at Kim, and she had a confused but worried look on her face. Luckily, she believed that I would never cheat.

"No…. I would never—"

"Oh, that's not all!" Officer Collins said. Larger sheets of paper were attached to it. All I saw was a lot of words, but couldn't make out what it was. Officer Collins eyes darted from left to right rapidly, and sadly they widened. "This looks like the lease agreement for the dojo!" The whole class gasped. My eyes darted towards the guys and Marcus (who looked like he knew it along that it was me, when really it wasn't), then Kim, then the rest of the class, then the teacher, and back to Officer Collins. I looked back at Kim, and her expression was flushed with worry. I can't even tell if she still believes me. I was frozen in place. My emotions were mixed so much at the moment, I couldn't tell if I was in panic, because of the lease agreement, or happy because of the fact that we found it… or even angry at the person who planted those underneath my desk.

"No! I don't even know how that…. It's impossible… I'd never do such a thing!" I defended.

"Jack Anderson," Officer Collins said, bringing out handcuffs. "I'm afraid you're under arrest for theft and vandalism,"

A/N- OOOOH! A HUGE CLIFFHANGER! I'm not even doing part two for this chapter due to the amount of suspense the cliffy contains so, a real twist of events, huh? If you can't handle this much of a twist, then good luck trying to bear with the next huge turn of events, because that will definitely blow your mind away. I mean, JACK ACTUALLY ARRESTED? We all know that he wasn't the one who stole the papers... so stay tuned for the next chapters… please review…

-Taylor and Alyss Mei