Sly Cooper: Family of Thieves

Chapter 40: Vortex Departure

The Cooper van had seen its fair share of adventures, but as the gang prepared for another leap through time, an unexpected malfunction sent ripples of uncertainty through the air. Sangue, adorned with Murray's necklace, found herself engulfed in a swirling vortex, the van's propulsion system momentarily out of control.

Carmelita, standing nearby, felt a twinge of worry. "What's happening to Sangue? Is she going to be okay?"

Sly, always the optimist, placed a reassuring hand on Carmelita's shoulder. "Don't worry, Carmelita. Sangue's tough. She'll be just fine."

As the vortex consumed Sangue, the gang exchanged concerned glances. Bentley frantically worked on the van's controls, trying to stabilize the situation. The air crackled with uncertainty until, in an instant, Sangue vanished from sight.

Carmelita, her worry deepening, turned to Sly. "Where did she go? Will we see her again?"

Sly smiled, his confidence unwavering. "Sangue has a way of surprising us. She'll join us when we least expect it. Trust me, she's got a knack for making dramatic entrances."

Bentley, having stabilized the van, chimed in, "I'll work on getting her back, but it might take some time. Until then, let's keep moving forward. Sangue will catch up with us, no doubt about it."

As the gang resumed their journey through time, Carmelita couldn't shake the concern for Sangue. Sly, however, held onto the belief that their mysterious and resilient friend would reappear when the time was right.

In the heart of the vortex, Sangue felt the currents of time enveloping her. Despite the uncertainty of her destination, a familiar determination sparkled in her eyes. The Moondark Clan's legacy, combined with the indomitable spirit of the Cooper Gang, ensured that Sangue's journey through time was far from over. She vanished into the vortex, leaving behind a trail of whispers and the promise of future adventures.