Sly Cooper: Family of Thieves

Chapter 51: An Acrobatic Diversion

As Sangue and Joan of Moondark navigated the challenges of medieval England, they found themselves entangled in a situation that threatened Sir Galleth's honor. The looming humiliation hung in the air, but Sangue, quick on her feet, devised a plan to divert attention away from the valiant knight.

As the crowd gathered to witness Sir Galleth's impending embarrassment, Sangue stepped into the center of the courtyard, her purple cloak billowing behind her. The onlookers exchanged puzzled glances, wondering what this new twist in the spectacle might be.

Without a moment's hesitation, Sangue launched into a display of acrobatic prowess, performing flips, spins, and gravity-defying maneuvers that left the audience in awe. She twisted and twirled, drawing attention away from Sir Galleth, who seized the opportunity to make a swift exit.

Whispering to him, Sangue encouraged, "Go, go, go!"

Sir Galleth, grateful for Sangue's timely intervention, sprinted away from the courtyard, avoiding the impending humiliation. Meanwhile, Sangue continued her acrobatic performance until the crowd's attention shifted entirely away from Sir Galleth's plight.

As the acrobatics concluded, Sangue approached the crowd, feigning exhaustion. Sly, Bentley, Penelope Seth, and Murray, who had joined the onlookers, were puzzled by Sangue's uncharacteristic choice of diversion.

"Sangue, what was that all about?" Sly inquired.

Sangue, catching her breath, replied with a mischievous grin, "Sometimes, you just need to steal the show. Now, let's find Galleth."

Moments later, Sir Galleth reunited with the gang, recounting the tale of his mysterious savior with the purple cloak. Galleth questioned, "Sangue, as in blood?"

Penelope, unable to contain the secret any longer, chimed in, "Actually, Sangue is a girl."

The revelation surprised Galleth, and as the realization dawned on him, he turned to face Sangue. Instead of the familiar sight of Sangue soaring through the air, she was running back to the group.

Sly, curious, asked, "Why didn't you fly like you usually do, Sangue?"

Sangue, with a hint of mystery in her response, said, "I'm not ready yet."

Despite the vagueness, the unspoken truth hung in the air – Sangue had chosen to keep her wings carefully hidden beneath her jacket, revealing only what she was prepared to share with her newfound friends.