Writings From A Field of Roses

"I don't understand why Bentley assigned us to rig this satellite...!" Carmelita muttered to herself.

That she questioned while trying to position that satellite dish on the roof of the Medieval Scotland hideout. It was a moonlit night, and it was clear she was getting frustrated. But something was...off about Carmelita's anger that night. Sly could hear it in the tone of her voice.

"Maybe he believed we're the only ones tall enough to reach the roof?" the raccoon questioned.

Her attention quickly turned away from her work in a heartbeat.

"Not another wo-!" the vixen tried to curtly lecture.

The fox released a breath once she stopped short. It became clear that since Annette knew more about her mother's cold case than she let on, Carmelita had little to no energy to get angry and stay that way.

"Sly," she began. "Did you truly retire back then? Were all those excuses to leave formal events really did come from trying to relax? Or were you actually planning to go back into thievery?"

There was a brief moment of silence between them.

The raccoon released an uneasy breath.

"I hung up my mask and cane for real back then," Sly admitted. "Keeping the old itch in check wasn't easy, but I told myself it was all for you. How I chose to commit a life to you wasn't the best choice I made, but it was the first thing I thought of."

"I knew there was a reason you were meditating," Carmelita noted with a mix of surprise and realization.

"All right, I've come clean to you. Now, it's my turn," the raccoon began. "Were you seriously considering tying the knot? Did you truly want to marry me, but your fears kept you from doing so? Or was that just a casual comment?"

Carmelita's eyes widened with surprise when he asked that question and pressed the matter. It felt like there were some tricks he learned from his time as "Constable Cooper."

"You actually heard that comment?!"

"I did. It was the whole reason why I chose to come clean in the end. I was trying to figure out what to say, but then Bentley showed up. I didn't want to be a thief again at first. I told him my retirement was the real deal. Then, he showed me the whole scary picture."

While Henriette's the captain of her crew, Bentley's more of a calculated strategist. So, when they go after a fleet of ships under Rackham's command, Bentley's first command goes something like this.

"We're closing in on one of the Red Flag Fleet...beat to quarters!" the turtle instructed.

"Next time, leave that command to me," an annoyed Henriette reminded him.

As time goes on and preparations to get everything back on track start reaching a critical point, Henriette has some doubts about her capabilities as a captain to her crew. Sly, Bentley, and Murray learn the story about how she met her crew and lost her eye during the mutiny. Murray explicitly says to consider her injury a badge of honor, with Sly and Bentley being in agreement.

This also gets Carmelita to start overcoming her insecurities about her surgery scars.

Once they set sail for the battle at sea against Rackham Le Paradox and his crew, Henriette hands leading the charge for "Operation: Sea Shanty" to the three main members of the Cooper Gang. They've earned the right to do so. She even has Sly signal "beat to quarters" in her place.

So, once Nathan spots Rachkam's ship, the Golden Skiff, in the distance, drum beats sound off on deck. It's a signal to batten down the hatches and clear the deck.

"Battle stations! We're headed into action!" Sly rallied everyone on board.

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Kingdom Hearts (Video Games), Super Mario Bros. (Video Games), Mario & Luigi Series (Video Games) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Connie & Cozette (Mario & Luigi), Connie & Snoutlet (Mario & Luigi), Dyode & Emmit (Mario & Luigi), Burnadette/Chilliam (Mario & Luigi), Billdit & Maykit & Willma (Mario & Luigi), Ecks & Shun & Ten (Mario & Luigi), Adaphne & Technikki (Mario & Luigi), Arc & Patriarc (Mario & Luigi) Characters: Connie (Mario & Luigi), Snoutlet (Mario & Luigi), Willma (Mario & Luigi), Billdit (Mario & Luigi), Maykit (Mario & Luigi), Dyode (Mario & Luigi), Emmit (Mario & Luigi), Chilliam (Mario & Luigi), Burnadette (Mario & Luigi), Technikki (Mario & Luigi), Adaphne (Mario & Luigi), Extension Corps (Mario & Luigi), Cozette (Mario & Luigi), Great Conductor (Mario & Luigi: Brothership), Reclusa (Mario & Luigi), Original Characters Additional Tags: Headcanon, Crossover, Mario & Luigi: Brothership Spoilers, Pre-Game: Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Mentioned Sora (Kingdom Hearts), Friendship/Love, Timelines, Side Story, Tags Contain Spoilers Summary:

Because Henriette "One Eyed" Cooper grew up during the Golden Age of Piracy, she had to deal with the fact that women are generally banned from ships. So, she disguised herself as a man before assembling her crew. The first person to see Henriette for the leader she is underneath was her First mate, Nathan.

A Maine coon cat, Nathan met Henriette onboard a warship. They ultimately decided to form their own pirate crew when they saw those onboard grew disconcerted. The Spanish Empire failed to deliver a letter of marque to the vessel's owners. Having learned this as well as the crew getting tired of not being paid by their employers, they convinced those onboard the ship to mutiny. They rename the vessel the Sea Phantom once they're successful.

This is why her crew is genuinely loyal to Henriette despite their quirks.

Are you there, journal? It's me, Annette.

It's been a long while since the Cooper Gang all turned themselves in to the authorities. I'm now officially Carmelita's ward, living with her in a bigger apartment than where she lived before. Ever since our adventure, Carmelita and I have been gradually growing closer day by day. While she still covers up, Carmelita's no longer ashamed of her surgery scars. She's considering leaving Interpol to become a private investigator. Nothing's truly decided yet.

Word is, Le Paradox ended up in Belarus. I guess following the resolution of Maman's cold case, the judge and jury decided solitary confinement wasn't punishment enough. He's now on Death Row. Just a few more days, and I can put that part of my past behind me.

Penelope's therapy sessions have been going well. Her brainwashing has mostly been undone and she's been sending e-mails to me so that we can forge a friendship. I only hope that we can get to see each other in person. The good news is, a connection has been rebooted by Bentley and Penelope. After Bentley's release from prison, they're going to build a new laboratory.

Following Murray's release from prison, he learned from Dimitri that an ally of the Cooper Gang wants him to come to China. A relative of a Cooper Gang member had sadly died. Murray wants to be there for him and his family during his funeral. I only hope one day I get to meet them.

I haven't heard much from Sly since his arrest. We kept in touch through prison letters, but after a while, he was released on good behavior. My adventures were fun, but I haven't seen a need to pick up my old gear again.

I think it's better this way.

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Sly Cooper (Video Games) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Sly Cooper & Penelope, Sly Cooper & Original Character(s), Penelope (Sly Cooper) & Original Character(s), Bentley/Penelope (Sly Cooper) Characters: Sly Cooper, Bentley (Sly Cooper), Penelope (Sly Cooper), Original Anthropomorphic Animal Character(s) Additional Tags: Headcanon, Screenplay/Script Format, Friendship/Love, Fan Characters, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Post-Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time, Teasers & Trailers, Fanfiction Trailer, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Fix-It, Rare Fandoms, Rare Relationships, Rare Characters, Rare Pairings, Penelope Redemption (Sly Cooper), Minor Bentley/Penelope (Sly Cooper), Scotland Summary:

While trying to track down her lost daughter, Andrea Leparine ended up in a void of azure. However, when the older lop rabbit looked around, she could tell something was very wrong.

There were hints of an acid green color within this area. To her, it felt like that envious green was trying to taint that pure blue color. She briefly wondered where she was before spotting something in the distance.

Or rather someone.

Approaching him got her to see that he was a Torch Kit raccoon dressed appropriately for a Western movie. But something told Andrea that his clothing was the real deal, not part of a movie set. So, she approached him with some caution.

"Um...hello," she nervously said to him.

That got the raccoon's attention, and he tipped his hat to see and address her.

"Howdy, li'l lady," the raccoon replied with a western twang to his voice. "Looks like y'all got bucked off here, too."

"You are not the only one," a Crab-eating raccoon's voice distinctly Arabian in origin spoke up.

Sure enough, other raccoons of varying breeds carrying a hooked cane or something similar to it approached them both. Andrea was surprised at how diverse everyone was.

"Do you all know each other?" the lop rabbit asked from confusion.

"We are thieves who have valiantly served the Cooper name!" a Common European raccoon in knight's armor revealed. "Alas and alack, it seems we are trapped in this abyss..."

"Please let me explain," the Japanese raccoon dog clad in blue ninjutsu garb requested cordially.

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Pocket Monsters | Pokemon - All Media Types, Pokemon Colosseum & XD Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Leo | Wes & Original Male Character(s) Characters: Leo | Wes, Leo no Eifie | Wes's Espeon, Leo no Blacky | Wes's Umbreon Additional Tags: Headcanon, Origin Story, Emotional/Psychological Abuse, Past Abuse, Pokemon Evolution, Abusive Parents, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Alternate Universe - Pokemon Fusion, Jouto-chihou | Johto Region (Pokemon), Oore-chihou | Orre Region (Pokemon), Work in Progress Summary:

Some time before Sly and his companions arrived during Conner's heyday as a thief, a lovely Eurasian red squirrel shot cupid's arrows toward the hearts of him and his semi-unknown rival.

The squirrel, Noelle Martin, questioned why those unjust thieves had to fall specifically for her in her dressing room. Donning a seductive black dress with white tights and black-heeled shoes, she knew they would be watching tonight.

She had to warn both of them that she wasn't going to be swept off her feet so easily.

When the opening guitar riff began to play, the audience cheered when Noelle made her appearance on stage. Conner and his Gang were also watching with McSweeney noting her more...alluring style of dress for the performance. Anton Le Paradox, Cyrille's future father, was also watching from a distance.

Noelle walked toward the gold-painted steps and made her way down. It was time to raise that red flag.

It's so suspicious, leaving me like this You don't understand this trauma

She made her way onto the stage, her adult makeup and silver jewelry adding their own touches to her sultry dress.

Due to Annette being somewhat shaken after revealing everything about her, she still wanted to participate in the Medieval Scotland operation. Bentley was a little hesitant about doing so, but some reassurance from Slaigh convinced him that she should be able to stand on her two feet.

So, once "Operation: Highland Shadow" begins, the first part goes something like this.

"I'm in green light position," Sly reported. "Let's get a roll call."

"Ready," Bentley signaled from where he was.

"Standing by," Carmelita confirmed.

"In position," Penelope relayed from her end of communications.

"I'm pumped!" Murray exclaimed.

"Deiseil!" Slaigh and his companions chimed in.

"I'm all set on my end," Annette told him. "Let's do this."

Sly Cooper: The Master Thief himself, Sly genuinely retired following the Cooper Vault job. He had to go back into thievery to save his clan's history. During his travels through time, the raccoon got run through the wringer emotionally. Over time, his perspective on love is reinforced and broadened.

Bentley Wiseturtle: While the smartest of the Gang, Bentley starts leaning into his capability for emotional intelligence. He worked to ground Sly to reality upon contacting him and ended up being the one to save Penelope in the end. That being said, his loyalty to others remains intact.

Murray Austin: Although his development is more subtle than others, Murray remains the emotional glue between the six of them. His time in the wrestling circuit and recalling the teachings of The Guru has showcased his uncanny ability to adapt to different situations.

Carmelita Fox: After getting dragged into the Cooper Gang's time-traveling adventures, Carmelita discovered she has kitsune abilities thanks to her mother's side of the family. She grows to care about Sly and his companions while her adventures go on. It gets to the point where she recalls that she joined Interpol to find closure for victims of crime.

Annette Leparine (OC): The youngest of the six of them and an archer with wind abilities. As this lop rabbit breaks down the walls she erected around herself, she comes to reveal her compassion and resourcefulness during her adventures. Her ultimate wish is to find closure regarding her deceased mother.

Annette rejected his sweet, sweet love for her. Apparently, making sure she was saved from that deer's acts of love spooked her.

Beware, beware, be skeptical Of their smiles, their smiles, so plated gold Deceit, so natural

And Sly would continue to remain an obstacle in his pursuit to save Annette from the raccoon's care and loyalty.

But a wolf in sheep's clothing Is more than a warning!

Alvard's plans for the world involved saving children from the "terrors" of reality. While he seemed to have good intentions given the dangers of the Victorian era, he would make sure no adults who genuinely loved their children would taint the sweet, sweet innocence of minors like Annette.

Caring about someone so much, they'd give anything to see them safe and doing well in life?

It left a salty aftertaste in his mouth.

Baa, baa, black sheep, have you any soul? No, sir! By the way, what the hell are morals?

And then, he saw Thaddeus's calling card in Simon Le Paradox's hands.

Jack be nimble, Jack be quick Jill's a little whore And her alibis are turning tricks

Having narrowly escaped getting brainwashed by Cyrille Le Paradox, Penelope quickly rushes back to her and Bentley's laboratory visibly shaken and soaked from rain. She gets herself cleaned up, but there's still tension between her and Bentley due to him lashing out at her.

Penelope believes Bentley wouldn't get how affected she truly was from his outburst and plans to betray him and the Gang later.

During the Cooper Gang's travels through time, the mouse tries to find the right opportunity to stab them in the back. Unfortunately for her, this is the Sly Cooper world. Things don't always go according to plan.

When they get stranded in the snowy prehistoric era, Murray is the first to learn about the mouse's frustrations and plans for betrayal. After learning how to ice skate to bounce back from his funk, he's the one who brings up her "strange" behavior around the Gang.

If Penelope was with the group from the start after narrowly escaping the brainwashing attempt, here are my thoughts on the Power-ups she'd have.

Thieves In Time

Wrench Mode (Default ability): Utilizes Penelope's weapon changer as a melee weapon.

Hammer Mode (Default ability): Utilizes Penelope's weapon changer to break down obstacles.

Moving Disguise: Allows Penelope to erect a decoy while moving at a slow walk.

Wrench Toss: Toss a specialized wrench to trigger distant switches or briefly stun isolated guards.

Shield Mode: Utilizes Penelope's weapon changer to block attacks for a short time.

Grapple Drone: Utilizes a drone that allows her to zip up to high places like Sly's using his cane

Meter Recharger: Automatically charges the gadget meter when fully depleted.