A Zusi's Path

Chapter 12: Clouded Skies

Under the cover of the shadows given by the dark, five figures were running through the village. Passing by buildings and homes. Winter was in full effect now, and snow littered the ground, having a bit more illumination from the moon's light. The snow seeming to glow from the moonlight. The largest figure, whom was leading the rest, threw what seemed to be a rope to the top of a building and climbed it. Soon followed by the rest of the group. The last one was nearly at the top when.

SNAP!

The figure looked like they were about to go down, when at the last second one of the others reached out and grabbed them by the arm.

"Come on F4ng1, don't go falling off buildings now." The saver of F4ng1 snickered as he helped him up.

"Thanks, I owe ya one." F4ng1 nodded, the moonlight now showing the rest of the group in a clearer image. Each of them were wearing black sweatshirts, to cover themselves and to protect them from the cold. A win-win situation really.

Di3m8 took the hood off his head, and looked around. His multicolored eyes pierced through the darkness in the night. "5k01L, Re3x0. Get your tails over here will you? The coast is clear. You two know what to do." He reminded the two of the plan, get in and steal the crystals and get out.

The Zusi next to F4ng1 stepped towards Di3m8 and nodded, taking his hood off and his green eyes shown with determination. "I won't let you down, we'll get enough crystals to sell for months!" He assured.

"I'll get enough crystals. Don't expect me to carry your weight too.." Re3x0 spoke up from the back as he stepped closer to the group. With a glare, 5k01L looked over at the dark blue Zusi. Meeting his yellow gaze, "Suit yourself runt." He sneered, and this triggered something in Re3x0 who took a few steps closer towards 5k01L, he matched his size as in the past three years he had grown much in stature. "Be careful what you call me!" Re3x0 threatened, a growl slipping from his throat.

Quickly stepping between the two, Di3m8 gave them both a whack on the side of the head, "Enough you two! Either you work together or I push both of you down!" He snapped, glaring at the two of them.

Re3x0 took a step back and rolled his eyes, "I'll be back with the crystals." He retorted, opening the entrance to the building they had made in the ceiling prior, slipping through with ease.

"Go." Di3m8 ordered 5k01L to follow after him. With a quick nod, he went through the open hatch and slipped down himself. "Let us know if things go south! We'll keep watch from up here." He added in before closing the hatch.

Once inside of the jewelers, the two Zusi were split up. Re3x0 was staying low to the ground on all fours, his hood over his head as he stalked around the shop, the only thing possibly visible is his tail and the tip of his muzzle. Looking around he noticed a few of the trip wires that activate an alarm system. Lifting his tail off the ground he gently walked over the line and he stood up.

5k01L on the other hand was choosing to stay in the wooden frame along the ceiling. Staying close to the wooden support and digging his claws to keep a strong grip. Avoiding the tripwires altogether.

The two taking the different paths, they had one goal in sight. The glass case filled with a variety of gems and jewels, every color imaginable. Though, as the two both avoided the trip wires they would need to figure out a way to try and get past the alarm system that runs through the glass. If it is broken or cut, it would set off the alarm.

Re3x0 was circling the large square case, his eyes locked on the riches inside. He unsheathed his claws and gave the glass a small tap, testing it in a way.

"Psst.. Hey, I have an idea." 5k01L called from up in the ceiling, looking down at Re3x0. "Like I need your ideas." The dark blue Zusi scoffed, he already had an idea in mind. He lifted the curtain on the table and went underneath it.