"We are the greatest criminals in the world!" Ozone declared, dragging a heavily stuffed bag behind him. It was filled with all kinds of costly valuables. Carrying two leather bags in each taloned hand with ease, Tiberius followed his partner out the door of the house they had just finished robbing. The pair loaded up the loot in their van before going back to the door. Closing it, Ozone unsheathed his claws as he asked, "Ready?"
"Ready," Tiberius replied, raising his talons. Grinning, Ozone placed his paw against the door. Digging his claws into the wood, he dragged them diagonally across. Then Tiberius did the same with his talons, forming a large X on the door. It was their mark. Pulling his gloves back on, Ozone purred to himself, "The Clawed Raiders strike again!"
"Do people really call us that?" Tiberius questioned. At this point they were both getting into the van. Shutting the door, Ozone started up the vehicle. While doing so, he answered, "I don't know actually... I hope they'll call us that. Better than something stupid." He looked over in time to see Tiberius set a brand new snow globe amongst the rest of his collection on the dashboard. Facepawing, the Sphynx cat snarled, "Are you kidding me?!"
"What?! I'm not doing anything wrong!" Tiberius shrieked. His face turning red, Ozone punched the red tailed hawk in the arm as he angrily hissed, "We're supposed to be the greatest and toughest criminals in the entire world! And here you are with a freakin snow globe collection!"
"Well excuse me for having a hobby!"
"It's not a hobby, it's stupid!"
"Stupid?!"
"Yes, stupid!"
"Your golden tooth is stupid!"
"You take that back!"
As the two argued, Ozone drove down the driveway. He didn't have his eyes on the road though. Nor did he see a young basset hound puppy walking along the sidewalk. At the same time, Tiny wasn't paying attention to his surroundings. He was still feeling really bad about shoplifting. His head hanging, he stared at his shuffling feet. The pup didn't hear or see the van coming. Ozone didn't see the kid either as he kept driving.
Luckily, somebody was actually paying attention to the road.
"You know, you're just mean and- WATCH OUT!!" Tiberius screeched, turning his head forward to see a young kid walking in front of them. His big green eyes widening with shock, Ozone slammed his foot on the brake. The van, in response, skidded to a sudden halt. Finally noticing the van, Tiny froze with fear. He couldn't move a muscle. The van kept getting closer and closer until it finally lurched to a stop a few centimeters away from his big black nose.
Staring at the van, Tiny screamed.
