NON Sam and max stories (mostly THSC)

The thief and the pilot part 2: infiltrating the airship

(art by notro_likes_trash on insta)

"Well well, look who finally decided to wake up."

Charles listens in as Galeforce talks to their captured victim.

"You've been quite elusive, but your skills make you worth the catch. You'll be perfect for the job."

He hears Henry's voice, quiet and frail. Almost made his heart stop.

"J-job...?"

"We've been having' some issues with a group of thieves known as the Toppat clan. We know they're guilty, we just can't pin them to any crimes. You'll be going into their airship to bring em' down." Galeforce replies.

Henry speaks again. "W-why should i?"

He was trying to sound tough, but Charles could tell he was trembling like a leaf.

Galeforce replies again. "I don't need to remind you that we've got you on several charges. Attempted robbery, breaking yourself out of prison, and even stealing the Tunisian diamond. We've got quite a lot of counts on you."

He could hear Henry gulping. "I-i see..."

"Do this job right, and we'll drop all charges against you." the general says.

He hears Henry gasp. "Really?" He sounded hopeful.

"Yes siree." Galeforce says.

He then walks next to Charles.

"Charlie here will be bringing you close to the airship. The rest is up to you."

Charles turns his head to look at them.

He could tell by Henry's shocked expression that he recognized him, but he tried to look as professional as possible, giving him a small smile and a nod.

Henry nervously nods back, with a little wave.

Charles then watches as Henry turns back to the general, who walks him over to the chopper door.

"Find a way to bring em' down, and you'll be a free man." he says before walking away.

Charles takes a deep breath, It was just this one mission. After this, he'd never have to see the crook again.

"Hey, uh, how do you want me to bring you in?"

~pov switch~

Henry was in a state of emotional whirlwind.

It wasn't his first time being kidnapped(unfortunately), but it was the first run-in he's had with his ex-boyfriend who's relationship had ended on bad terms.

And yet, he couldn't say anything, as he was under the eye of the government and now was NOT the time to make a scene.

So, now he was suddenly tasked with taking down a criminal organization's airship.

Great.

After taking a moment to calm down and assess the situation, he considered it. If he just did the job he was offered, he'd no longer have to run from the law, which would be a huge relief.

And hey... maybe he could prove to Charles that he isn't a "lowlife criminal thug with bad hair."

He smiled to himself.

Heck, maybe if he did really well, he could even win him back.

He blushes a little at the thought.

That settled it, the airship was going down! (although hopefully not literally.)