Sly Cooper: Family of Thieves

Chapter 27: The Carmelita Conundrum

The gang gathered in the newly minted hideout, the air buzzing with anticipation. Sangue leaned against a console, her expression serious. Sly, catching her gaze, raised an eyebrow. "What's on your mind, Sangue?"

With a sigh, Sangue began, "Sly, we might have a Carmelita problem. She's been sniffing around, asking questions about our recent activities."

Sly's eyes narrowed. "Carmelita? What does she want now?"

"She's suspicious, Sly. We need to be careful," Sangue cautioned, her eyes flickering with concern.

Bentley, ever the strategist, spoke up. "We should ask Dimitri to keep an eye on the Thevius Raccoonus and Sangue's journal. If Carmelita gets wind of our operations, we need to ensure she doesn't get her hands on them."

Sangue nodded in agreement. "I can vouch for Dimitri's ability to keep things discreet. Just let him know that if any harm comes to the gang or my journal, he won't be dealing with a friendly bat."

Sly looked at Dimitri, who was standing nearby, with a sly grin. "Dimitri, you up for the job?"

Dimitri, twirling a paintbrush in his hand, nodded confidently. "No problem, Sly. I'll keep an eye on the goods for you."

Sangue interjected, a playful smirk on her face. "Just remember, Dimitri, I don't bite. But if anything happens to that journal or the gang, consider me a vampire with a vendetta."

Dimitri chuckled nervously, realizing the seriousness behind Sangue's words. "Got it, Sangue. No harm will come to your precious journal or the gang on my watch."

With the matter of the Thevius Raccoonus settled, Sly turned his attention to Sangue. "Speaking of visions, Sangue, care to share what you've been seeing lately?"

Sangue hesitated for a moment before taking a deep breath. "I've been getting glimpses of the past and the future, Sly. It's like pieces of a puzzle. I see faces, places, events. Some are clear, others are shrouded in mystery. But I have a feeling they're all connected."

Sly exchanged a knowing glance with the gang. "Connected how?"

Sangue shrugged. "That's the tricky part. I can't quite put my finger on it, but there's something big on the horizon. Something that ties everything together."

Bentley furrowed his brow. "A bigger threat than Dr. M?"

Sangue nodded. "It feels that way. Whatever it is, we need to be prepared."

The gang absorbed the gravity of Sangue's words, realizing that their journey was far from over. As they faced the looming challenges ahead, the specter of Carmelita and the enigma of Sangue's visions added layers of complexity to their mission. The night held secrets, and with each passing moment, the Cooper Gang prepared for the unknown, united by a shared determination to protect their legacy and unveil the mysteries that lay ahead.