A Thief's Honor [Book 2]

Ch.32 OP: Reverse Double-Cross!

"Operation: Reverse Double-Cross!" Bentley started as he began his slideshow. "Our goal, as we all know, is to save Penelope. Given her crafty nature, LeFwee has undoubtedly locked her up in one of his most secure locations. They are: 1) The Skull Keep, and 2) The brig of the Death Head. Our team is too small to assault both simultaneously, so we'll have to fall back on a bit of slight of hand. First, we sail in and exchange broadsides with the Death Head; armed with the element of surprise and our cannon upgrades, it should be a fair fight. However, Penelope might be on board, so we cannot sink this ship. Once their mast is down, Sly should jump on board and promptly surrender."

"I'm sorry, what?" Sly cut in. "I have to do what now?"

"Surrender. Trust me, there's a reason. First off, that boat is packed with pirates, which is way too many for you to fight hand-to-hand, but the second is also to get an audience with LeFwee. Given his smug nature, he's sure to brag where she's hidden if we get him angry enough. Got that, Sly? Irritate the everliving daylights outta this guy!"

He smirked. "Well, when you put it like that, I'm sure a man of my caliber can manage that."

"Yeah, considering you like to piss everyone off on a daily basis..." Rae snarked.

Sly just chuckled. "Even so--"

"Ah! Don't say it, I already know." Rae cut him off, holding her hand up as she said this.

"Come on, hun, you walked into that one."

"Shut up..." She waved him off. "Ignore him. Just continue, Bentley."

He held his hands up for a moment, looking like he wanted no part of that conversation before continuing. "Err, right... Ahem..." Bentley cleared his throat. "Anyway, as I was saying, Sly will do whatever it takes to make LeFwee angry, which shouldn't be difficult given your annoying nature... Now, once he talks, we'll roll out either plan A or B depending on the situation. This LeFwee is a smart man, so our only hope is to outsmart him at his own game. Also, Rae--"

"I'll just stay below deck. I shouldn't get in the way, especially since my wound isn't fully healed yet." She cut in.

"Speaking of, how are you feeling, love? Any pain?" Sly asked, trying to show great attention for his injured fox.

She grinned. "I'm a lot better now since I tried to take it easy for a while, but it's still a bit sore every now and then, so I don't wanna push myself if I don't have to. I'll also make sure to apply some more of my cream to help try and speed up the healing process, but I should be fine by the time we get to Kaine Island."

Bentley nodded. "Good idea. Just stay below deck and heal up, we'll handle things from here."

Rae gave a nod in return. "Right. I'll leave it to you guys then. Go get our friend back."

Everyone nodded. "Right!"

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"Battle stations! We're heading into action!" Sly announced.

"It's gonna be tight sailing in here, Sly, so keep an eye on the rocks!" Murray warned.

Sly nodded before turning to Rae. "Hey, Rae--"

"I've got your back on this one, then I'll head below deck once you're on that ship."

He nodded. "Alright."

"Bentley, make a hard right! Sly, as we turn the ship, fire your cannons, then once we've made a 180, I'll fire off mine."

Sly nodded, Bentley quickly turning the ship, and before they were turned in the other direction, he fired off all his cannons. While those were being reloaded, Rae set all of her side off once into position. The two then continued to give orders, firing off their cannons and avoiding incoming cannonballs, trying their hardest to knock down those masts. There were a couple of close calls here and there, but in the end, the gang managed to knock the enemy ship's masts down, Murray cheering.