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(Regina POV)

It was another quiet and boring day at the Interpol Office. Ever since that day when Sly Cooper kissed me at the volcano in Russia, Carmelita has kept me on a tight and short leash. For the past 2 years, she's taken over catching the raccoon thief that has plagued my mind and heart, worried that he's messing with my head and distracting me. What she doesn't realize, is that Sly has helped me realize who I really was: I am Regina Maria Vulpez, daughter of John and Sarah Vulpez; the last of the 2 of the greatest master thief clans in history; and soul mate to the other master thief, Sly Cooper!

When Sly kissed me, he not only made me realize how I really feel about him, he unlocked a part of me that was locked away ever since I was a child. I suppose that part was trying to come out, for when I was younger I began stealing, mainly from bullies and criminals. Now, I am captain of the Interpol Police, partners with my sister; living the supposedly good life, yet still I don't feel complete. And I won't until I find a way to my place by my Ringtail's side. While doing paperwork as usual, Carmelita came sauntering into the office along with a woman with a spider body, the Contessa, and a purple tiger that was dressed like she was going on a safari with a red Indian style hood on her head and a whip at her side.

"Hermana, you remember the Contessa?" She introduced. I nodded, stood from my desk and grabbed the Contessa's claw in a formal handshake.

"Captain Fox, I have heard many great things from your sister. Your reputation as a cop precedes you." She said.

"I appreciate the compliment, Contessa. How can I help you?"

"It would seem that Inspector Fox is having trouble capturing Sly Cooper. It seems she never could get close to him like you could. So, I am calling in a favor owed by your sister. I would like you to join Carmelita on a stake out and investigation in the natural science and history museum in Cairo. A robbery occurred and the Clockwerk Parts were stolen. And to provide assistance, is a trusted colleague of mine, Constable Neyla" She said before the tiger, now known as Constable Neyla stepped forward.

"A pleasure to be working with you, Captain Fox" She said as we shook paws. I nodded and then glanced over at Carmelita who had an annoyed look in her eyes with her arms crossed.

"I will leave you to get acquainted with each other, as the three of you will be working closely together." Contessa said before she handed me the case file and made her exit.

"Wheels up in 20 minutes to Cairo!" Carmelita said before she left me alone with Constable Neyla. I sighed and began packing up my equipment. Something was going on, something bad, and I could feel that it's about to get worse.

"Captain? Are you ok?" Neyla asked. I nodded and then looked at the file as soon as we all climbed into the helicopter. It mentioned guard casualties and violent entries. I knew Carmelita suspected that Sly was responsible for the break in because of his history with Clockwerk, but every bone in my body was telling me otherwise.

"Something is up, Neyla. Look at this data, the method of entry is really blunt and violent. Not to mention the guard casualties. This was not Sly's doing!" I said. Neyla nodded and pulled the file more towards her.

"I agree with you. I believe the Klaww Gang is responsible for this." I looked at her with worry and fear.

"The Klaww Gang?! Aren't they massive supporters and worshippers of Clockwerk?" I asked. She nodded.

"Yes, and I shudder to think what they would do with such evil equipment!" Neyla said.

"Sly's not going to like this!" I muttered to myself, but it looks like Neyla heard me as she quirked an eyebrow.

"You know Captain, I've noticed some things, when Carmelita brought up Cooper and how she was going to catch him, and you looked upset. And now you've called him by his first name twice. It appears that you know him on a personal level." She stated. I sighed and looked down at me lap.

"It's a long story, but if I know Sly, he's going to go after the Klaww Gang when he finds out." I explained. I saw Neyla's eyes widened and then a smirk appeared on her face.

"Then why don't we lead him to them?"

"What?"

"Yea, the Klaww Gang is very clever in hiding their operations. We've never been able to get a warrant to arrest them. If we lead Sly to them, he'll take them out, and steal the Clockwerk Parts from them, then we can arrest the Klaww Gang and get them off the streets. We can't let them put those menacing parts to use!" Neyla said excitedly. I thought about it for a minute.

"But what about when the gang is behind bars, what will happen to Sly?" I asked. She just smirked.

"Cooper's yours. I'm just after the Klaww Gang" She said with that smirk, causing me to blush.

"AHA! You've got a crush on Cooper!" She exclaimed, taking me by surprise. I gasped.

"Don't worry, your secret is safe with me" She said with a wink. I playfully glared at her as Carmelita then approached us after we landed.

"Let's get going!" She ordered. We all rushed over to the archive hall, where the Clockwerk parts were kept. Sure enough, they were gone. There were 3 sarcophagi leaning against the wall and we all hid inside waiting for Sly to, no doubt, show up.

(Sly POV)

We finally arrived in Cairo, Egypt. After 2 years of research, Bentley discovered that the Clockwerk Parts were still intact, and being held on display at the Cairo Museum of Natural Science and History. This news worried me immensely. If those parts ever fell into the wrong hands, then there's a good chance that Clockwerk would return and then go after Regina.

Ah, Regina. I haven't seen her in a long time. Her sister, Carmelita switched places with her and started chasing me instead. I admit it's a little entertaining, but I sorely miss Regina coming after my tail. Guess I painted Regina in a bad picture with Carmelita back in Russia when I kissed her and she's been keeping my girl away from me. Hopefully that will change soon. I've been sneaking into her apartment to check in on her, but it's not enough. I really miss her and I need her by my side. One day I'll find a way to make that a reality. But now with those Clockwerk Parts still in existence, she is in danger again. So it is up to me and the gang to steal the parts and find a way to destroy them so Clockwerk can never come back to life and harm the love of my life or anyone else.

My gang and I ran across the rooftops and finally made it to the museum. We all split up and ran to our positions. I slipped inside through the skylight, then contacted Bentley with my Binocucom.

"Breaker-Alpha-Foxtrot, this is The Wizard. Do you read me Sitting Duck?" Bentley called in. I quirked an eyebrow at the way he's talking.

"This is Peking Duck. I read you Blizzard." I said, causing Bentley to shake his head.

"No, I'm The Wizard, and you're Sitting Duck!" He explained.

"I read you loud and clear Lizard" I responded.

"No I'm… forget you're not taking this seriously!" He groaned in annoyance.

"Yeah, I'm not. Look Bentley I know this is your first time out in the field but you got to loosen up! If we're going to get to those Clockwerk Parts, I need you on your toes. Regina's life depends on it! So in plain talk, what's your status?" I explained and then asked.

"Well I've established myself in the basement and I'm pretty sure I can rewire the service elevator, if you can power it up from that security station." He said as I zoomed in on said station up on the upper level.

"Hang tough pal, it might take some time but I'll figure out a way to get up there." I said before we disconnected. I looked up on the level and saw that it was too high for me to jump up there, even if I double jumped. Looking around I saw something that reminded me of my travels while hunting down the Fiendish Five. It looked like a small trampoline. Trusting my instinct, I jumped onto it and it bounced me up to the giant dinosaur skeleton being suspended off the ground.

"Heh! That's fun." I said to myself as I walked across the spine and then landed on the upper level. I turned the switch on and then Bentley did his work.

"Ok, I've spliced the wires… OUCH! Hold on, there it is" He said before he got shocked. Soon he arrived in the elevator. He changed his outfit from a vest and tie to a tee-shirt, vest and safari hat while carrying a crossbow. He immediately left the elevator and then got to work on the computer beside the gate that blocked my path.

"Ok, let me at that security computer!" As he did his work, slowly all the security shut down. "The spotlights are offline, there goes the laser security system, I'm working on the security gate. Presto, all clear." He said as soon as the gate raised up.

"Thanks pal. For your first time out, you did pretty well." I complimented proudly.

"Oh this operation is far from complete. Now that the lasers and spotlights are offline, Murray should be moving into position for your rendezvous. I'll stay here and provide computer support while you go on ahead." Bentley said. I nodded my head and went through the hallway. Everywhere I looked, portraits of every member of the Fiendish Five were hung on display. Not paying any mind, I went out to the balcony, laughing as Bentley put on a tough voice and told the guards to not be alarmed at the security system shutdown. Reaching the balcony, I received a call from Bentley.

"According to my information, the Clockwerk Parts are being stored up there" He explained while marking the upper tower to my left in my Binocucom. "Now to get access, you're going to have to meet up with Murray at the Rendezvous point. Unfortunately, the route through the garden is filled with guards." He stated. I nodded and then zeroed in on ropes that lead to the rendezvous point.

"No problem, I'll just take the long way around." I said confidently.

"If memory serves, you need to jump and quickly spin around to land and run on ropes." He instructed before hanging up. I took a deep breath, then jumped, swung my body in a perfect circle and landed perfectly on the rope. Using my arms and cane for balance, I ran along the ropes and made it to the balcony that was obstructed by buildings. There was no sign of Murray.

"Murray must've gotten lost along the way. Try pressing on without him." Bentley said. Unfortunately I couldn't go any further. While trying to think of something, I heard from above me…

"THUNDER FLOP!" I looked up to see Murray doing a belly flop through a glass window and landed right in front of me.

"Greetings citizen, I hope you weren't harmed by my meteoropic entrance." Murray said, talking like he was a super hero. He's definitely changed over the years. He's no longer the goofball, he's now a fierce fighting machine that called himself "The Murray".

"No Murray, I kept at a safe distance." I said assuringly.

"Good, good. The Thunder Flop know neither good nor evil, only destruction." Murray explained. I grinned and then pointed my cane at the gate in our way.

"Yeah, could you maybe channel some of that raw energy into this security gate?" I asked.

"Of course, it is nothing before 'The Murray'!" He declared with his newfound confidence and then used his strength to lift the gate open.

"Ok, all clear." He groaned out as I walked under with him quickly following me. We reached the balcony closest to my objective, though a gate was blocking my entrance.

"Another barrier stands before you. Fear not, I shall bend it like the truth!" Murray said while flexing his muscles. Then he stomped and picked up a cobra statue, then threw it at the gate, smashing it to pieces.

"Solid work, Murray! You're really in the zone." I said with every ounce of pride I had for the big guy.

"My hulking frame is too much for that puny rope. You go ahead and unlock the doors from the inside. I'll be waiting in the hallway to help you carry out the Clockwerk Parts." He instructed. I nodded and then made me way up the rope to the tower. When I finally arrived, I was shocked to find a diagram of Clockwerk hanging on the wall, but the parts were nowhere in sight. Instead, 3 sarcophagi were suspiciously leaning vertically up against the wall.

"I don't get it Sly, the Clockwerk Parts should be here! This is all wrong, we need to pull the plug on this operation!" Bentley cried out, when all of a sudden, the Sarcophagi bursted open and three women ran out. A Fox with blue hair and brown eyes; a purple tigeress, and last but certainly not least, my beautiful Regina.

"Freeze Cooper!" Inspector Carmelita Fox ordered aiming her shock pistol at me.

"I was wondering when you'd show up Inspector Fox. And Captain Regina Fox, as beautiful and unpredictable as ever." I said while giving a sly smile and wink to Regina. Suddenly I almost fell to my knees when I felt a sudden wave of love rush in my heart. My eyes widened at the knowing smile on her face as she placed a finger to her lips telling me to be quiet. I nodded before Carmelita took my attention off her sister.

"Whereas you crooks are so predictable, you always return to the scene of the crime." She said while rolling her eyes.

"Crime? I haven't stolen anything…yet." I said while looking confused, trying to figure out what's going on.

"Oh really, then who broke in last night and made off with all the Clockwerk Parts? You've got the motive with your history with the bird." She stated while aiming her shock pistol at me again.

"SOMEONE ALREADY STOLE THE PARTS?!" I asked and then glanced at Regina who nodded her head with fear in her eyes.

"Don't play dumb with me! And keep your eyes off my sister!" She ordered.

"It might not have been him, Carmelita." The tigress said. Regina nodded and walked over to Carmelita with that attractive sway in her hips that always made me weak in the knees.

"Constable Neyla is right, Hermana. The method of entry and guard casualties all point to this being a Klaww Gang job!" Regina explained while sending a wink my way. The tigress now known as Constable Neyla nodded in agreement.

"The Klaww Gang?" I asked while narrowing my eyes and Regina discreetly nodded her head. Carmelita groaned in annoyance.

"Regina, I only let you and Constable Neyla join me on this stakeout as a favor to the Contessa. I don't really need any help. You are still on a short leash with me so don't push it!" She growled out. I silently growled at the way Carmelita was treating her own sister and my soul mate.

"Oh I think you do, look at the facts." Constable Neyla said.

"Facts? Sly Cooper is right here, I've caught him redhanded!" Carmelita snapped. Regina just rolled her eyes. That's when I decided to sneak away while Carmelita was occupied.

"All we're saying is that there are more criminals other than…"

"SLY COOPER! AFTER HIM!" Carmelita shouted and then started firing at me She kept on calling out to me ordering me to freeze. Of course I didn't listen and dodged her. She didn't even get a single shot close to me.

"Hey come back here, Ringtail!" She shouted. While I was running away, I glared at her.

"Sorry Inspector, but only your sister can call me RingTail!" I shouted before the others joined me in the hallway.

"Whoa, geez! Wait up Sly!" Murray shouted out.

"Shake a leg, Murray! It's time to go!"

"This wasn't part of the plan!" Bentley shouted.

"Well, it would be fun if Regina was the one chasing us. This is getting hairy, you guys warm up the van, I'll keep Carmelita busy." I said and they both scrammed out of here, leaving me with the angry fox.

"You're all going to jail!" She shouted and jumped through a window and continued shooting at me, until I finally made it to the van. As we drove off, Carmelita and Regina busted through the wooden door and landed on the ground. Carmelita pounded her fist on the ground as Regina shouted at me.

"I'LL FIND YOU COOPER!" as we drove out of sight.

Looking forward to it, Sweetheart!

The Fox Sisters are just as angry as ever. Regina is really quite lovely when she's angry, especially with that fire in her eyes. There's something different about her, was her reference to the Klaww Gang just a slip of the tongue, or an intentional clue. And that feeling she sent me, it looked like she knew that she did it. Is my Regina Vulpez really back? And what about Constable Neyla, is she helping Regina? So many questions that needed to be answered. Either way, Regina's reference is the only lead we have on the missing Clockwerk Parts.

Clockwerk, he was consumed with jealousy for the Cooper's thieving reputation and the lust for immortality that the Vulpez's provided. Is it inappropriate to refer to him as a monster? No, not at all. What kind of person, stays alive for hundreds of years by drinking the blood of another's heart all for immortality along with the expressed intention of wiping out another rivals family line? Imagine the hatred that fueled his first decision to replace his mortal body with soulless machinery and begin killing off the Vulpez's to steal their eternal youth abilities. Ultimately, it did the trick and Clockwerk lived on.

He caught up with mine and Regina's parents. While she was adopted by Carmelita's family, I wound up in an orphanage. It was there, that I met my pals: Bentley the brains of our outfit and Murray, the brawns. They turned out to be all the family I needed.

2 years ago, I thought Regina and I had finished it. How naïve to think that we could so easily put an end to that kind of hatred and lust for immortality. Now he's back! In pieces sure, but the threat is real! Does the Klaww Gang even realize what they've stolen? I don't what's in my future except for getting my Regina back, but I WON'T let it be a repeat of my past or let it be the end of my soulmate!

The game has begun! Next is The Black Chateau! Stay tuned for more.