Chapter 3
Henry looked at the palace, smirking to himself.
He had heard that the Queen’s rainbow diamond set was here, and he wanted it. It would be a good part of his collection if he managed to grab them.
The problem now was getting in. Henry could go through the vents, go on the roof, or go through the back door.
Henry finally decided to go through the vents. It seemed like the easiest way after all. Carefully, he took the covering off of the vent, slipping inside. He crawled through quietly, making his way to the room where the jewels were held.
A sudden creaking below Henry had him wince as he fell through, right into a room infested with guards.
FAIL: Seems smart, Problem that those vents aren’t very sturdy. fatty.
Henry groaned, of course, it was going to happen like this. Maybe the roof would be better. Henry took a rope out of his bag, a hook being attached at the end, before swinging it up towards the roof. Once it was hooked securely, Henry started to climb. Making his way up.
Only to get shot as soon as he reached the top by one of the guards who had seen the hook.
FAIL: What? They have guards EVERYWHERE.
It would be the last option, of course, he didn’t get breaks after all. Henry waited for the guards to switch, watching from a nearby tree. He luckily didn’t have to wait long, as the two guards started to walk in, making Henry silently jump down and follow them, slipping inside and off to a closet nearby.
Henry sighed in relief as he got in, glancing out to the hallway filled with guards. He had to think. Should he try to run through, sneak through the vents, or try to blend in?
Henry hopped into a vent, hoping it would work this time, before carefully crawling through them over the hallway, knowing the next room would hold the jewels.
A creak below him had Henry’s eyes widening, as he fell through the vents and onto a guard, guns pointed at him.
FAIL: Told you they weren’t sturdy. So stop trying.
Henry had nothing to lose trying to blend in; he grabbed a hat from the closet, slipping it on his head before walking down the hallway. A few guards glanced at him but otherwise ignored him as Henry walked through, getting outside the room and crouching down.
There were two guards right beside the jewels, making Henry frown as he thought of a way to get by them without getting caught. Finally deciding to sneak through, he snuck behind the guards, snatching the jewelry set quietly. A loud alarm sounded, making the guards jump before looking at Henry, who was making a quick getaway. “Hey! Stop!” One yelled as they started chasing and shooting at him.
Henry had three options as he continuously dodged the bullets. He could outrun the guards, slip into a room, or jump into the vents.
Before Henry could think of a plan. He fell over dead as a bullet hit him in the head, having not thought of a plan in time.
FAIL: You’ve been hit by. You’ve been struck by. A bullet.
Henry groaned as he tried to outrun the guards, but only ended up shot down and killed.
FAIL: You aren’t faster than a bullet Henry!
Taking a chance with the vents again, Henry hopped into an open vent, crawling through quickly to the outside world.
He hoped that the vent would hold his weight, crawling to the outside vent and knocking off the cover, where Henry hopped on his scooter quickly and drove off, grinning at the successful heist. Finally, things were going his way.
Meanwhile at the Toppat airship
“What do you mean another thief already stole the Queen’s jewels?” Reginald asked calmly, his annoyance growing as Toppats argued around him at the meeting table.
“They got a picture of him, apparently this guy is also the same person who stole Tunisian diamond from another museum. This guy has managed to steal several other things before us in the past as well. He’s extremely skilled, we have to give him that.” One Toppat spoke, bringing up the video of Henry driving off on his scooter with a triumphant grin.
Sven, who was also had been apart of the meeting, facepalmed at Henry getting seen like that. ‘That idiot.’ He thought, knowing he needed to tell him about this as soon as possible. Though, he honestly wanted Henry to come back to the Toppats already. He missed having him around and definitely didn’t like being the next in line after Reginald and Right-hand man, since that was Henry’s spot.
“Henry!” Reginald spoke, surprised at the sight of his son. “Men, find out everything you can about him and where he is hiding out. Do NOT lose sight of him. He is to be brought here at all costs, do you hear me? Unharmed!” He commanded, Right-hand man, having already left the room to start tracking down Henry.
The Toppats who recognized Henry, even after six years, nodded and quickly headed out of the room, going to find Henry’s whereabouts.
Some of the newer ones blink curiously. “Sir, who is he?” One asked, looking at Reginald.
“My son. Now go!” Reginald told him, the members nodding quickly and running off.
“Henry you idiot, you were seen! Boss is pressing the search for you! I can’t even leave the ship right now because of everything!” Sven yelled into the phone, making Henry wince slightly as he listened to him yell. Henry currently was packing up his small apartment, shoving everything into a small pocket dimension device he had. “You should’ve been more careful. You have been for years and now you’re suddenly seen? The government could see that too if they had spies you know?” Sven continued.
“Sorry. Fucked up.” Henry called back, holding back a wince as he finished packing up everything, having already turned in the key. He had been here for the longest so far but didn’t mind leaving it.
“You’re usually more careful. I gotta go. Be careful and if you aren’t planning on coming back, then stay hidden for a while.” Sven told him before hanging up. Henry sighed, putting his phone away before shoving the pocket dimension device in a hidden pocket on the inside of his shirt.
Henry planned to go to his hidden vault for a while before moving somewhere again. He needed to lay low before he was caught. Though he was tempted to just give himself up so he could see his dads again, Henry knew that they probably wouldn’t let him out of their sight any time soon if he did.
He looked at his phone as he quietly left the house, getting a text from Charlie. “Hey! Want to meet up at that bar like usual? I have the night off. :)” Charlie texted, making Henry smile softly before debating it.
He honestly shouldn’t, especially since they were close to finding him. Henry also really wanted to, however, enjoying the pilot’s company.
Making a decision, Henry sighed, texting back. “Sure. I can be there in twenty.” Henry slipped his phone into his pocket, heading down the road to his scooter, he could be there in fifteen actually and get a drink to calm his anxiousness as well.
“So you gotta go into hiding because the Toppats are after you?” Charles asked, the two of them sitting at the bar. Henry nodded, having not gone into the reason as to why just saying they found his abilities impressive. “Wow. You have zero luck. We’ve been trying to figure out who was the guy who stole the Queen’s rainbow diamond set since there wasn’t any evidence on the guy.” Charles sent a look at Henry who smiled innocently. “There is also apparently The Wall, who are after you and won’t accept your pardon, so we’ve trying to get that process done. It’s been a whole mess lately.” Charles finished with a sigh.
Henry settled a hand on his shoulder, smiling at Charlie reassuringly, who smiled back. “Well. At least you shouldn’t have to worry much about The Wall anymore. They shouldn’t be able to find me where I plan to hideout. At least I hope not, there’s too many valuables there, and tracking devices stop working several miles out. The only thing that does work there is my scooter.” Reassured Henry. Charlie blinked, curious as he watched Henry sign at him.
“Secret vault? How did you make it so the only thing that works is your scooter? I have so many questions.” Charlie asked in wonder, making Henry smirk and chuckle.
“I’ll show you the place someday okay? Until then it’s a secret. Though I wouldn’t mind showing you my scooter. I did just add boosters to it.” Henry finished with a large grin, making Charlie grin back.
“Really?! Let’s go! Your scooter is awesome!” Charlie answered excitedly, making Henry smile brightly before paying Jack, grabbing Charlie and dragging him out of the bar and to his scooter. Henry was glad he decided to be friends with Charles. It was definitely one of his better decisions.
A man in the corner looked up at the two leaving, leaving soon after them and taking out a phone and calling his boss. “Boss. I got some info on Henry, and you wouldn’t believe what I saw even if you saw it yourself.”