And that catches up to where you joined our story, with us going after the ones who killed Grandpa and stole the book. Our mission was three fold. Recover the book, bring them to justice, and steal anything that won't make too much noise when we pry it up while making sure to leave enough evidence for Mom to put the bad guys away for a long time.
The first one we were going after was Sir Raleigh, a Frogman who started life as a spoiled noble and turned to piracy on a whim. I found even the idea of such a being severely distasteful. Born with everything he could ever want, and turning to a life of crime for the thrill of it? It made me sick, especially when I think about Dad's lot in life...and my own.
One thing was sure as we made our way to the Isle O'Wrath, his pirate base in Europe...I was going to enjoy watching him taken down. His machine skills wouldn't save him, and I looked forward to helping Uncle Bentley tear his creations apart.
The Isle O'Wrath was situated in the center of an area known as the Welsh Triangle, a part of the sea off the European Coast that was almost constantly barraged with bad storms. Once arriving, Sly leapt out of the van, Coco clinging to his back as they made their way onto the island itself, ready to explore and gather anything to assist them. Coco was only going to cling to Sly at first, until they reached a point where it made sense for them to split up. At that point, she'd be going her own way.
Her armaments were considered more than adequate. In addition to her own, smaller version of Sly's cane, she also had her sewing kit stocked with plenty of thread, needles, and fabric patches. In addition, there were bottles of dye for spot designs...as well as bottles that only looked like dye, which were actually filled with liquid to dip the needles in to give them various effects when thrown like darts. The largest contained a knock-out agent, which she considered the most useful.
As Sly walked, Coco took in her surroundings. The dark grey stone of the island was covered here and there with patches of green grass, showing where they'd need to be careful to keep from making noise or leaving traces. Her eyes moved to where most of the island was blocked off by a gate. "Think we can pick the lock?" she whispered.
"No," Sly countered as he stared through his binoculars. "I recognize the lock. It's hooked to an alarm. If anything that's not the right shape or material is put in - such as lock picks - it'll set off an alarm. We're going to have to go over."
"You mean you're going to throw me over the gate to open it for you from the other side?" Coco asked eagerly, her soft voice excited.
"We'll call that Plan B," Sly answered with a soft chuckle. "I was thinking we could climb up over there." He gestured to a structure near the gate, where a broken ladder hung carelessly. "That should give us a way up and over. Hold on tight."
Nodding, Coco clung tighter to Sly's back as he made his way across the open ground. Once up and over, they split to go to either side of a spotlight that swept over the path. As they approached a guard, Coco hurled one of her knockout needles before he caught sight of them. It penetrated his clothes and stuck in his back, sending him to la-la land. Coco retrieved the needle as they went by.
Not far beyond, they caught sight of a large boat with a strange device floating over it. "Gonna get a scan of that for Bentley?" Coco asked curiously.
"Already on it," Sly confirmed as he opened communications.
Bentley's voice came over the comm loud and clear. "Based on what I've been able to determine, that blimp is Raleigh's base of operations. But there's something off about it..."
"Looks more machiney than most blimps," Coco offered. "Almost looks like some sort of cloud sub, if that makes any sense-"
"No way!" Bentley interrupted, stunned. "Those are only theoretical!"
"What, cloud subs?" Sly asked jokingly.
"No!" Bentley corrected irritably. "That's a storm machine! It's what's generating the storms throughout the triangle, and those same storms are what's keeping it in the air!"
"Those storms explain all the wrecked ships," Sly murmured softly.
"But why would Raleigh want bad weather at his own hideout?" Bentley inquired.
"Probably because his pirate ships are designed for it," Coco suggested. "I mean, most ships are designed for peak function in normal weather but able to handle bad weather. Ships designed to function at their peak in bad weather, however, would be at a disadvantage - and possibly not even function - in good weather. That plus a machine that gives constant bad weather would be a huge advantage for a pirate."
Sly and Bentley were both silent for a time. Finally, Sly spoke up. "So which of us gets to wrench our shoulders over that one?" he asked teasingly.
"I think she gets to pick where we go for dinner once we take down Raleigh," Bentley offered warmly. "She's learned well."
"I can agree with both those points," Sly agreed, making Coco grin widely and clap her forehooves together.
"He's got the Book itself," Bentley mused. "Likely on that storm maker."
"Then we'll take it down...and down hard," Sly stated firmly.
This should be interesting.
I'm loving this crossover
I can't wait to see Cocco go solo. Though if she's got knock out stuff maybe she should poor it into a guard mess hall so they all pass out after eating????
So how op will Coc be by the end I wonder? Just look at Twilight, Pinkie, and Applejack. Shining Armor is not there, yet.
7620993 Stuff that's designed to be injected usually won't work the same way when it's swallowed.
Another enjoyable chapter. Good job.
7621002 Then maybe she has to find the ingredients to mix up some super laxatives????
7620979 I know! Add to the fact that shy Coco is knocking out baddies with needles is adding style points to this.
I never understood Raleigh. Why would anyone turn from a rich person into a petty criminal.
.......Maybe he fell on his head at one point. Who knows?
.......And yes, I have played Sly Cooper. I know that was Raleigh's actual info. I'm just saying, why would anyone throw all that away for a simple thrill.
7621048 I would love to see this story go through at least the original trilogy of Sly games before it ends but then if it carries on to the fourth game and what not then I say go ahead.
Guess they're gonna... Storm the flying castle.
Seems Coco is really... hanging back this chapter.
They're gonna be in for a... Raleigh big surprise.
7621092 what's wrong with Tat''s taking a story how he wants to. Just because it is a Tats story doesn't mean that the pony has to be the only operson person.
The only Sly Cooper game i do not own is the first one... only tried it since it was in the local library... and then me and my big brother spent an hour on the code to the first safe... since we couldnt understand english...... Thank god we have a collection on the Ps3
Take it down carefully or not.
I mean what's the worst that can happen?
Hurricane Coco?
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Corner. Now.
okay, first off, nice touch using the plot from the first game; secondly:
1) I have to agree that this guy seems to have the weakest backstory, but be honest: some adrenaline junkies can be just as bad...or worse; 2) "...and my own"? seriously: how much of her life back in Equestria does Coco remember?
...the more I read this story... ...the more I think her and Batmare-Rarity would get along...
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that is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard... (sighs) ...and yet, it kind of makes sense...
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7621000 is it wrong that I like it when they arn't to OP? While Coco isn't as bad as some, I can only hope she won't get that OP.
I never played a Sly game before, only a demo that came with my PS2, this story made me go to the youtube to search for a no commentary gameplay. I'm going to enjoy the Miss Ruby arc
Also, you're going to cover all four games? Thieves Racoonus, Sly 2, Sly 3 and Thieves in Time?
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What reason would he have not to?
After all, just imagine all the interactions between Coco and the ansestors or the expanded gang?
And it is not like Paradox would not have his plan in motion.
7621172 sorry if I sounded like I was mad I wrote that at the 1am
7621080 I'm sorta hoping he has a canon/non-canon "Playstation Heroes" arc where Ratchet & Clank's Twilight Sparkle reunites with Jak & Daxter's Shining Armor. Sly Cooper's Coco Pommel is either going to be out of place or be the "straight man" or something. (Like Squidward is to Spongebob and Patrick.)
7621763 Wait there's more of these cross overs with my beloved classic playstation games
7621765 Yep and the character interactions are more interesting than the crossover. Sorta like Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games.
And I got the name wrong. It's "Playstation MOVE Heroes" not to be confused with "Playstation Heroes" starring half-man, half-dogg Snoop Dogg. I don't want to spoil the cutscenes but here's somebody's review of the Wii game knock-off.
That was fun, may I have another? Looking forward to more.
Keep up the great work. Deus tecum.
7621765 I'd love to see Crash or Spyro in one.
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my guess would be a combination of boredom and an over inflated sense of entitlement...
7622283 I say yay to Spyro nay to Crash
*Whispers* Then again I've ever played any Crash games
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Yay to Spyro, though others have done similar. Crash...just doesn't feel like he has enough actual story to warrant it, though it may just be me.
7622702 As for other ideas...
How about Gears of War?
7622861 Luna definitely Luna...
Also Celestia would be right at home in Final Fantasy VII.
Gears of War or Halo both would be good, though characters don't really grow stronger in those, just get bigger guns, there is still plenty of story. Any Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest would also be a good idea. I've been playing through DQ VII 3DS, ironically. It is actually my favorite DQ, though my favorite FF is VI. What can I say? I like the bigger ones.
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New ideas go on my user page.
7622889 Tatsurou already has both of them in fics.
Luna's trip through Undertale ended a while back.
Celestia is with Superman.
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And the first one isn't PWNY, and the second isn't mine.
7623769 Oh. Sorry.
7623238 He actually does have a FF fic planned. Sombra raised by… what was his name? That Dark Knight character who has this whole redemption arc and becomes a Paladin? I don't really know a whole lot about the series; I've never played any of the games.
7624055 You mean cecil?
7624265 I think that's him, yeah.
This is a delicious story, ahahaha, this level scared me as a kid XD
Hahah, sunken stuff was a fear of mine.
Love it, nice job!
Aka "the plan your mother will never hear about, ever".
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7878863 Oh man, if that happened, all of us including her mom would be PISSED if she got hurt.
That makes sense, didn't think too much about that I'll be honest
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Yeah it was obvious why he wanted nasty weather the guy was running a huge salvage opteration
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Does that mean you've played the games?
I have, and I never really thought it over that much myself. But Tats sure did a good job looking at it with logical reasoning.
...if my posting in response to you so much is annoying, forgive me. You just keep bringing up things I wanna talk about, and I'm always hesitent to be the first to open a discussion.
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i'm sorry i know this comment is like four years old at this point but i gotta ask; this level scared you? what about the one with the necromancer that was making an undead army and that giant snake thing you spend an entire segment running from!? i wasn't a normal kid (and i knew it back then too) but even then...
still we can't pick our phobias i suppose...
I like this Plan
That frog was pathetic.
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Yes, he was.
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He was the first boss series wise. So being pathetic is expected.