The Ninja Thief
A very belated birthday gift for gameboysage that I made for her quite a while ago. This is based on this comic, but I suggest you read the story first so the element of surprise is not ruined. Enjoy.
Characters by gameboysage.
Story by me.
The Ninja Thief Written by fastbreak333 Characters by gameboysage I stand outside the quaint house, my heart pounding a bit at the thought of failure. I clench my fists, knowing that I can't back out now. I had a mission to do and a ninja will eventually get his or her hands dirty.
As the cool air from outside flows into the bedroom, I take a peek of my target from an open window. It was a hot day today and my target usually prefers the window open to cool off her room. She seems to be sound asleep in her bed, her body facing away from me as I only see her blue quills with purple tips. The room is dark with no wires or cameras in sight. It looks easy, too easy in fact.
I carefully squeeze myself through the open window, looking straight at the blue hedgehog girl. As I slip my left leg in, my foot brushes past the frame of the window, which somehow causes it to shut. The hedgehog stirs a bit, turning her body the other way. I still hide under the bed, blending in with the shadows. I let out a mental sigh as she doesn't awaken from the noise.
As I slip out from under the bed, I take a long look at the hedgehog girl, also known as Vivy. She's such a cute sleeper; it almost makes me want to take a picture. I lean over her, my hands ready for the job. She had it coming, walking around with a red choker covering her neck. Very few people know what lies underneath: a robotic neck with the same color as her fur, giving her the ability to detach her head from her body with no fatality.
I cannot allow her to walk around with such a secret. That is my mission.
With that note in mind, I promptly press the button on her neck and grab her detached neck, quickly but quietly moving towards the door. I did it; her neck is now in my grasp! My mission is complete!
Then, I hear a click as the room momentarily gets bright. A camera! It's a trap! I quickly open the door and run out, my footsteps as quiet as a mouse. I manage to reach the living room, panting a bit. That was very close, but now there's evidence on my presence! I can only hope that Vivy doesn't realize my identity...
"Crystal! Crystal!" Vivy shouts with panic, holding her disembodied head in her left hand and a photograph in the other. The fox girl gets out of the bathroom, dropping her toothbrush on the counter before she could apply toothpaste on it. She pushes her long red hair from her face.
As the two meet in the hallway, Crystal says, "What's wrong Vee-vee? And where's your neck?" "A ninja stole my neck!" Vivy shouts without hesitation. Crystal raised her eyebrow at the statement. "A... ninja? What makes you say that?" Vivy holds up the photo to Crystal, "I printed this photo from my room, the ninja must have walked into my security camera!"
Indeed, Vivy had set up a little system after she was tired of Crystal sneaking into her room and stealing her head for the night. Once the camera detects something in its line of sight, it takes a photo with a flash, scaring the intruder as the photo is saved into a memory card. Vivy wasted no time printing up the photo once she found her head still in bed, but her body sitting up.
The photo shows a female fox, evidenced by the breasts and fox tail. However, her face, disregarding for her eyes, is covered by a black mask of sorts, effectively hiding her hair and ears. She wears a black shirt, black gloves, and black boots that go up to her thighs. Her crotch and midriff are exposed in full view (a standard custom in the world Vivy and Crystal live in).
"Oh..." Gulps Crystal as she finishes examining the photograph, "any idea who it is?" The two girls stare at each other. Vivy's blank expression gives Crystal butterflies in her stomach as she smiles nervously, her hands behind her back. "Not a clue," replies Vivy, "The ninja is fully covered so I have no leads on who it is..." "Phew!" Says Crystal, "I mean... I'll help you look for it Vee-Vee!"
As the two girls discuss on how they should start their search for the neck, Crystal prides herself a bit as she knows the robotic neck is still hidden in her jewelry box, safe and sound.