Black Rose

Ch.16 You're Such an Idiot...

Rae woke up groggy, but something was missing. She glanced over, but no Sly. Looking all around, she saw a note on the bedside table. She reached over and grabbed the paper, reading what was written on it.

" Sorry I had to leave, but Bentley needed me for another mission and I didn't want to wake you. I'll be back later if you're not still sleeping.
- Sly "

The fox sighed softly, setting the paper down as she laid back down on her side, holding the blankets in her hands lightly. But suddenly, there was a small click as she looked over to the door, watching as it opened slowly. The one and only raccoon entered the room, closing the door back as he looked over to see Rae awake.

"I see you're finally awake. You were out like a light."

"Well I hadn't gotten hardly any sleep while I was trapped in that hellhole..."

"Yeah, I know... But, umm...how are you feeling?"

She shrugged lightly. "Could be better..."

Rae pushed herself to sit up, only to wince in pain as Sly quickly ran to her side. "Whoa, take it easy!"

"I'm alright." She reassured. "How long was I out for?"

"Almost two days."

"That long?"

"To be fair, you did collapse when I got you back, and you did go though hell and back, might I add." He noted.

"Don't remind me..."

"Here, I'll help you get up." He offered as he put Rae's arm around his shoulders and wrapped his around her waist before helping her stand, the fox leaning into the raccoon for support.

Sly led Rae out of her room and into a nearby chair at the table, Bentley lifting his gaze from his computer as he grinned, glad to see the fox was finally awake. She returned it with a tired one, leaning her cheek in the palm of her hand until a mug with steam coming from the top was placed in front of her. She gazed over to see Sly with a grin as he set the cup down. Rae gave a grin herself before grasping the mug and taking a sip from the warm tea.

"So, how are you feeling, Rae?" Bentley asked.

"Sore and starving... I didn't eat anything while I was trapped in that prison and could use something before I try and walk on my own..."

"I'll take care of that while Sly's out on another job. And did you have a chance to talk to Murray yet, Sly?" The turtle asked the ringtail.

He gave a nod. "Yup. All ready for the next step now that the big guy's in solitary."

"You say that like it's a good thing..." Rae commented.

"I'm not saying it is, but we need him there to move on with the plan so we can bust him out." Sly reasoned.

"I know, I'm just yanking your chain, Ringtail. Calm down." She smirked lightly.

"With Murray now in solitary, I need you to go ahead and snag the Contessa's tank keys and driving manual." Sly then raised an eyebrow at this.

"Are you planning on using the tank to blast the door open to solitary confinement then activate the Hypno-Boxes to agitate Murray's hypnosis so he can break out and destroy said boxes?" Rae asked, both males staring at her with stunned and confused looks as she raised an eyebrow this time before sighing. "I've done some research on her prison before and remembered I saw something on solitary confinement. I never get locked in a prison without at least finding out its dirty little secrets first." She leaned back in her chair, the cup of tea in her hands. "That, and I overheard her talking about Murray."