Hey guys, I'm back with Chapter 7 of King of Thieves. Well I'm having a bit of writer's block but I think I can get something written down. Anyways thanks to all of those who've read my story. It is very encouraging. Hope you enjoy.
Chapter 7: Family Guys
The alarm woke the duo up with a blast of rock music causing them both to crash into the floor, "I'm gonna talk to him about this alarm one of these days," Rage said rubbing his head.
"It's not that bad once you get used to it," Loyde said turning the device off, "anyways, I'm going to take a shower," he said entering the bathroom Rage following suit.
The Duo then walked into the control room and found Blake standing by his computer, "good morning gentlemen, how was your night?" he asked walking towards them.
"What's the mission today chief?" Rage asked, ignoring the greeting.
"Did anyone tell you how rude you are?" Blake asked visibly annoyed.
"I was asking about the mission," Rage ignored gaining him a nudge from Loyde.
"He meant to say that he was sorry for being such a douche and that his night was great," Loyde responded trying to lighten up the situation. Blake simply smiled and gave him a pat on the shoulder, "I like you kid."
"Today you are going to infiltrate another peace keeper base but this time one of you will go undercover as a peace keeper general and attend a mission whilst the other will remain on the ship and monitor the meeting through a camera" Blake said typing something on his computer, "but you will go to your destination later, as for now just be on your guard and if you want you can go see your friends," he said dismissing the duo.
The two then went to the prison cells.
Loyde's POV
I walked over to Storm's cell and saw her chatting with Shade, "hello ladies," I said entering the cell.
"Daddy!" Shade exclaimed jumping into my arms.
"Hey pumpkin, how are you?" I asked snuggling her.
"Awesome! Mommy was telling me a story about one of your little adventures," she said smiling adorably.
"Hey Storm," I said sitting next to her.
"Hey Loyde," she said chuckling at the young one's excitement.
"Hey I was wondering if I could take Shade out." I asked ruffling her hair.
"I don't know…" she said a bit unsure.
"Don't worry, I'll be with her and protect her," I reassured her.
Storm still looked a bit doubtful, "please mommy," Shade said with a pout.
"Yeah, please mommy," I said mimicking her expression.
Storm then smiled, "okay fine, you're both too cute to deny," She giggled.
"Someone called me cute," I smirked.
Storm then punched my arm, "just be careful," she said crossing her arms.
I then stood up and set Shade down, "say bye to mommy,' I said crouching next to her.
"Bye mommy," she said waving and running out of the cell, "I'll see you later,'" I said walking after her
Rage's POV
"Hey bro," I said entering Ryan's cell.
"Oh hey Chip," he said giving me a bro hug.
"Dude, it's Rage," I said crossing my arms.
Ryan simply rolled his eyes, "that name doesn't apply to me and besides, I stuck with my name," he said sitting on his bed, "you don't see me going around calling myself Fury do you," he said crossing his arms over his blue Bot Fighter Entertainment shirt.
"Who names themself Fury?" I asked now annoyed.
"The same person who names them self, Rage," he smirked, "anyways, how are you?" Ryan asked motioning me to sit next to him.
"I'm fine," I grunt sitting next to him, "you always were the emotional one," Ryan said looking at me,
"That doesn't matter, now you tell me how you are," I said turning to face him.
Ryan gave me a worried look, "Rage, what's wrong?" he asked placing a hand on my shoulder.
"Nothing, I'm fine," I said looking away.
"You're not fine, tell me what's wrong Chip," he said pulling me to face his hazel eyes.
I sigh in defeat, "seeing you in this place scares me," I said.
"You've always been there for me and without you I feel insecure and unsure if I will be able to go on," I trembled.
Ryan made me face him, "Chip, there is no need to be scared," he said looking into my eyes, "you are a very capable young man who can do a lot more than you can think," he said tears now forming in his eyes, "I'm not always strong but when I look to you, you bring back courage into me," he said pulling me into a hug, "I believe in you Chip, you can do this."
"Thanks Ryan, that meant a lot," I said, taking in a deep breath.
"No problem, it comes with being a big brother," he said as his orange fist met mine in a fist bump.
"Anyway bro, I've got to go," I said standing up, "see you later then," he said waving as I walked out of the cell.
I walked down the prison cells and saw a lone Lombax in one of them, "Hey," I said startling her in the process.
"Gosh, who are you?" she asked regaining her composure.
"You must be Storm," I said looking her up and down; eyeing her black ripped jeans that hugged her curvy legs tightly, "I'm Rage, Loyde's partner," I said winking at her.
"Nice to meet you Rage, now do you mind leaving me alone?" she said facing away from me.
"Sweet heart, we've just met and you're asking me to leave," I said opening the cell.
Loyde's POV
"How have you been sweetie?" I asked petting Shade causing her to giggle.
"I've been okay and I missed you daddy," she said. I ruffled her hair and put her on my shoulder, "did you miss me?" she asked playing with my ears.
"I did miss you sweetie," I said taking out my communicator, "I missed you a lot."
"Perihelion, come over to the entrance of the building," I said into my communicator. A few minutes later, a black and red ship landed in front of us.
I put Shade into the passenger seat and buckled her seat belt. I then did the same in the driver's seat, "where would you like to go, Loyde?" Perihelion asked, displaying a map, "Central Park," I said getting ready to steer.
The ship then booted the PPS, "where are we going, daddy?" Shade asked looking around the ship.
"Somewhere we can have fun," I said revving the engine, "hold on tight sweetie," I said blasting off.
We were soaring in the sky. Shade was completely star struck at the city's beauty, "it's so pretty," she said staring out the window.
"Why else do you think daddy lives here?" I said earning a giggle from the little one.
We finally landed outside a park. I hopped out of the ship and let Shade out as well, "daddy's taking you out on a walk I said putting her back on my shoulders."
She squealed in excitement, "I love you daddy," she said kissing my head.
We entered the park and I let Shade down. She began to observe the hover boarders in awe, "daddy, I want one," she said not shifting her gaze from the riders.
"About that, you have to ask your mom first but I can get one of them to give you a ride," I suggested placing my hand on her head. She gave out an enthusiastic nod.
"Hey Shred, can you do me a favor?" I asked a Cazar that was riding on a board.
"Long time no see man, where you been?" he asked landing in front of me.
"Just pulling off a couple jobs here and there for someone," I said not going much into detail.
Shred simply nodded, "okay, what's the favor?" he asked.
"My kid here likes hover boards and I was wondering if you could give her a ride?" I asked patting Shade's head.
"You scratched my back so I'll scratch yours," he said holding out his hand to her, "come on kid, let's go for a ride," Shade held his hand and he took off with her at a great speed.
I sat on a bench and watched as Shade zoomed through the air. She looked quite happy and honestly, I couldn't help but smile at her. She had grown into a lovely child. She had her mother's bright yellow fur coat and my emerald green eyes. I just wish I could have been there to see her grow up.
*Flash back no one's POV*
Storm sat quietly on a park bench watching her partner play around with their cub. Shade had just turned one and was already full of energy.
Something seemed to be bothering Storm. It looked like she had been thinking about something a lot.
She then took in a deep breath called out for him, "Loyde, can I talk to you?" she asked. Loyde set the infant in the kiddie park and approached his partner, "what's up?" he asked looking at her.
She avoided his gaze and took in a deep breath, "something has been bothering me Loyde," she said still looking away.
"What is it babe?" he asked now worried.
Storm then gazed into his eyes, "Loyde, I don't think we should be together," she said placing a hand on his shoulder.
Loyde then stood in utter shock at her statement, "what do you mean?" he asked still shock.
"I don't think it's safe for us to be together," she said now in a rather cold tone.
"B-but we've been together for 5 years Storm, how could you said that now?" he asked with his voice cracking.
Storm then looked at him with sadness visible in her eyes but then replaced it with a cold and emotionless expression, "It's not going to be safe for Shade to be around you," she said, Loyde glaring at her, "your criminal lifestyle can put her in danger," she said.
"How am I different from you, you're also a criminal!" he snarled, "You're the flipping Queen of Thieves!" he continued, "you're an assassin; you've killed people for crying out loud!"
Storm then walked over to Shade and picked her up, "I'm sorry Loyde, but we just have to end this," she said cradling the child.
Loyde then rushed over to her and knelt at her feet, "please Storm, don't do this," he pleaded with his eyes watering, "I can make things work out, please don't leave me," he begged.
Storm stared at him coldly and began walking away, "Storm please, I can work things out," he said walking after her, "don't leave," he said in a low tone.
Storm then turned to him, sadness in her eyes, "I'm sorry Loyde but this just won't work out," she said entering her ship and flying off.
Loyde stood in silence, watching the ship fly off, "Storm, come back," he quietly sobbed to himself.
*End of flash back Loyde's POV*
"Daddy, that was so fun," Shade said bringing me back to reality.
"Oh that's great sweetie," I said ruffling her hair, "now let's go get some ice cream," I said taking her hand.
We reached a small ice cream cart, "which one do you want sweetie?" I asked turning to her, "chocolate please," she said politely. The vendor then gave her a chocolate cone and I paid for the ice cream.
It had been a while since we got here and I decided to get us back to the base.
"Sorry sweetie, but it's time for us to go back," I said putting her on my shoulders, "really daddy, can't we stay a bit longer?" she asked disappointed, "nope, your mom will be upset if I take you back late," I said walking back to the ship much to her dismay.
We were now in the air heading back home, "um daddy, can I ask you a question?" Shade asked in an unusually serious tone.
"Sure, what is it?" I asked.
"In the park, you looked sad," she said looking at me, "what were you thinking about?" she asked.
I must admit I was rather shocked she would ask such a question. Taking in a deep breath, "nothing serious dear, I'm fine," I said keeping my cool.
"Are you telling the truth daddy?" she asked, "yes sweetie, I'm fine," I said ruffling her hair.
"We're he-" I said but noticed that she was asleep. I cradled her and hopped off of the ship, "thanks Peri," I said before the ship took off to find a parking spot.
I walked through the building with the child fast asleep in my arms. I then enter the prison area and make my way toward Storm's cell.
"Get away from me creep," I heard Storm shout.
"Oh come on baby, I'm gentle," I heard a familiar voice reply from the same cell. I then heard a loud clap sound and when I reached the cell I found Rage massaging his cheek that appeared to have been slapped.
"Okay, what did I miss?" I asked rather confused.
"Your little rat friend here tried to cross boundaries," Storm said glaring at Rage while adjusting her white t-shirt.
"You don't want to know," Rage said, still nursing his cheek.
"Anyway, I've brought Shade," I said avoiding the situation. Storm gently received her and cradled her.
"How did it go?" she asked sitting back down on her bed.
"It was great, she is such an awesome kid," I said stroking her hair.
Storm then smiled at me, "thanks for keeping her happy," she said looking back down at the sleeping child.
"Hey, you two," Dirk said opening the cell door, "it's time for your mission," he said motioning for us to leave.
"Well, uh see you later," I said grabbing Rage and walked out the door. I threw her a wave which she returned.
Well than was chapter 7. I hope you guys enjoyed it. Please tell me what you guys think. Anyways, see you later guys,
Bye.