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"That was so fun! Time sure flies by when you have a good time."

"Man, I sure don't want to go back outside now..."

From afar, the guardian of the Cookieland winds up a music box before putting a mic next to the turning box, and the nostalgic tune starts to play all around the park.

Cream Unicorn Cookie departs the control room with a sad smile, ready to put the final cherry on top for the two guests' memory.

The merry-go-round starts to turn, and lights slowly flicker on one by one. The park is slowly covered in the calm song, and a rainbow of starlight illuminates the pitch-black sky.

"Look!" Almond exclaims, "it's a light show!"

"Cream Unicorn Cookie...amazing..."

The galactic light show in front of their eyes is spectacular - brightly illuminated stars all fall in routine, accompanied with the song now coming from a music box. 

Both the Cookies are blown away as the meteor shower continues, shooting star after shooting star falling like raindrops on a spring day.

The show does not last long; and as the last star falls and the sky is painted in black once again, Cream Unicorn Cookie descends on the tip of the merry-go-round in a nebulous cloak of butterflies.

"That was amazing, Cream Unicorn Cookie! Thank you so much!"

The Cookie smiled before replying, "And thus another memory is born...Will you return to the park to create more memories?"

"I definitely will! This place is so fun, I'll visit again for sure!"

"Thank you so much for the light show, Cream Unicorn!"

"Laughing with others is a true marvel..."

Roguefort patted Almond's shoulder and pointed to his watch.

"Cashew's not going to be happy if we get home too late, come on Almond!"

"Alright, let's go then! Bye, Cream Unicorn Cookie!"

"Goodbye for now...I will await the day you both visit again."

The two brothers walked out of the amusement park, Almond waving at Cream Unicorn until they were out of sight.

The tricoloured mist surrounded them as they stepped out of the park, reverting them to their disguised forms.

"That was amazing! I'll never forget this. Right, Roguefort?"

"I won't too! That was really fun, and Cream Unicorn's show was amazing."

As they headed to the train station, two butterflies fluttered in front of the Cookies, one holding a music box while the other had a note. Roguefort caught the music box while Almond grabbed the note, saying a thank-you to the butterfly before it flew off.

"Another note! 'I hope the music box brings you joy. Perhaps we will meet again soon.' Cream Unicorn's so nice!"

"Yeah, they were really kind and their magic was amazing!"

~♤~

"So, is your plan ready, Mozza?"

Once again, the young daughter was in front of her parents. 

Behind her was a group of fellow thieves, robbers and others in the industry. 

Some were highly skilled murderers; some were memorable members of small crime syndicates; others were simply students in martial arts schools, bribed by Mozza to partake in the plan.

"I have prepared my army."

"Perfect."

Cheddar turned to Gouda, who was in front of a nearby computer, millions upon millions of security cameras secretly under her control. Lines upon lines of code littered her three screens, computer engines whirring silently to ensure the plan would work.

 "Gouda, activate plan 53."

"Got it, Cheddar."

A press of a button, and false error warning signals shone across the city's computers, including Gouda's separate setup computer.

"Mozza, leave now." Cheddar commanded.

"Let us go." Mozza instructed, and the band left using a shortcut tunnel.

Once all the Cookies reached the surface, they scurried to different places: banks, shops, any close store they could reach.

Gouda and Cheddar watched from a manipulated security camera from a vegetable shop just across the road, where some were headed.

"Thief! There's a thief in the store!"

Terrified shouts soon echoed in the shops, as the burglars entered and snatched whatever they could: books, cashier registers, food...they grabbed whatever they could.

"Get out! No stealing my veggies!" A young Cookie shouted at the robbers, fighting them off with surprisingly good skills.

"My plants!" Another florist exclaimed, "they're all falling!"

"That Cookie stole my coffee!" 

As chaos unfolded in the streets, Mozza, blending in completely with the other robbers, was heading towards the train station.

And she had only one goal.

~♤~

Roguefort and Almond had only just exited the train station when an emergency alert began playing from the government.

"Warning! All Cookies are advised to stay home and keep their guard up. Robberies are happening throughout the city. The Government will dispatch forces shortly."

Almond's phone buzzed loudly, the Cookie immediately picking it up as the call was from his mother.

"Almond! Get home now! People are getting robbed left and right!"

"We know! We'll be home soon!"

"They might target Roguefort! Run as fast as you can!"

Almond hung up before he explained, "it's the Cheeses."

That sentence alone was able to make Roguefort break out in a a cold sweat.

"We have to get home, now."

The two Cookies rushed out of the station, Almond leading the way to the back door of the Nuts mansion.

Dashing through the chaos-filled streets, the two Cookies bolted towards the mansion as fast as they could. 

Both their minds were running faster than their legs; Roguefort completely encapsulated in fear while Almond tried to keep calm as he ran through his neighborhood that somehow didn't look the same anymore.

Three robbers tried to grab Roguefort's backpack, causing a struggle between the young Cookie and the thieves.

"Caramel, help!"

Almond stopped in his tracks as he turned to see his friend attempting to grab his backpack from the Cookies, one Cookie grabbing the bag while the other two pulled the Cookie.

I've only tried this technique once for practice, but I have to try...!

Running towards the thieves, he launched a kick with all his might towards the one with the grip on Roguefort's bag; it was enough for the three Cookies to tumble back like dominoes.

The little time there was for their reaction was enough for Almond to grab Roguefort's arm and run away as fast as he could.

Almond scanned the area: this was the main street, and he could turn left to continue on the bigger streets, or turn right to a smaller alley to catch a breath.

Roguefort's mind is still racing; the fear of getting caught again and forced to commit crimes he never wanted to, countless days he'd spent practicing using weapons and snatching jewelry, just the thought of it all terrified him as he followed Almond to a smaller alley.

Both the Cookies were gasping for air as they finally stopped running for the first time in 10 minutes.

"You okay, Blueberry?"

When he received no answer, he looked at Roguefort.

Absolute terror was pasted on the Cookie's face: his near-thievery experience had shook him so much that he had completely blanked out.

"Blueberry Cheesecake...?"

Roguefort shook his head rapidly before he seemed to return back to his usual calmer demeanor.

"I-I'm fine."

"If you're not okay, we can stay here for a bit."

Almond had read about panic attacks before, and he wasn't sure what happened just now.

"Don't worry, I was just really tired and just got scared. Let's get back to the mansion."

Roguefort grabbed Almond's hand, ready to return to the mansion, despite Almond still unsure of what to do.

"Found you."

Roguefort felt a sharp tug on his shirt collar, the sudden jolt pulling Almond backwards as well.

"Now, now, you've got to come back eventually, right?"

The Cookie just a few inches in front of him smiled menacingly as Roguefort recognised who the Cookie was. Roguefort was encapsulated in fear once again, as if his legs were going to give in any moment now.

No! 

How?

That's not possible!

She can't be here!

The Cookie only had the strength to muster one word as his friend came rushing back.

"Mozza?"

~♤~

Mozza caught up to them... D:

This was one hell of a chapter to write, as I'm not really good in fight/chase scenes.

But WOW! This was such a packed chapter, from the calming music box to the terrifying reveal.

The cover in the beginning is made by D7K on YouTube! All credits go to them, I don't own anything. (Go sub to them, their covers are amazing)

A few Cookies made cameos in the Cheeses' scene. Do you know who they are?

I've never written panicking scenes before so feel free to correct me!

I hope you enjoyed nevertheless! Feel free to drop a vote and see you in the next chapter!


Next chapter:

"No one listens to commands, sweetie."

~♤~

"Roguefort! Full speed!" he shouted.

~♤~

She grabbed the mysterious object and dived in.

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