When it was the next day, the day of the heist, I couldn't help but feel relieved and relaxed. The week for me was stressful as they come.

Being Ain's betroth was not all flowers and sunshine. Unfortunately, he was not lying about the paperwork.

I nearly strangled him for that. But I was not committing murder at the age of 7.

As to what was done of the heist, I have no idea. Duke Silverhart seems very confident that the White Lotus would not be stolen but was very wary of me, myself, not Kaitou Rubin.

He knew that I knew who he is, but for this part, I have not told anyone, not even my friends, who would have truly believed me.

Because the Duke is related to the Arceus Diamonds.

And that, my friend, is still a secret agenda.

There was not much done, not that I know of. But the one thing on my mind was getting the White Lotus and summoning out White. Black told me that White was somewhat related to her owner, so retrieving her will put the bottom of this mystery.

And every counter measure can be taken from there.

But the day is still young and finally no more paperwork, which means relaxation to its finest.

I didn't even have fresh air, and Lord, will I have it now.

So, that's why near afternoon, I was basking in my Kingdom, jacket over and enjoying the snow.

I reached upon a hill and simply laid there, making snow angels. Then, young as I am and finally acting my age, made a snowman.

"Nice snowman," someone said, as I finally put a stick as a nose for the snowman.

I turned around and smiled. It was John, in a rumpled coat and delighted expression.

"Thanks," I said, "What's up?"

"I haven't seen you in a while lately. Betroth life not suiting?" He inquired.

"Heck, with all that paperwork, it did not whatsoever, but at least Ain is a good person. How about you?" I asked back.

He frowned slightly. "I've been investigating in the kidnapping, but nothing leads up," he groaned slightly, "And that damn thief going to steal from a very influential fairy is not helping me at the time."

"Oh, so how's it going with the thief?" I asked.

"Actually, it's not," John said. "Duke Silverhart insisted that he could handle himself and that the petty thief meant nothing. He rejected even Leo's help of the CB, who insisted that they come to capture the phantom thief, but no avail, the Duke is merciless that he is highly capable of protecting the treasure himself and 'did not need the help of a lousy CB who could not even capture that rogue thief for years,' quote-unquote. So, you can say that Leo was less than happy."

I didn't have a hard time imagining it, and it was amusing that I picture it the same as how Inspector Nakamori in Kaitou Kid would look like if he was rejected to capture Kid.

"So Duke Silverhart is going to protect the treasure all by himself? He must think highly of his security," I intoned.

"Yes, he does," John said.

"Oh, so if you are not going to help with capturing the thief, what's bothering you about him?" I asked.

"The fact that Kaitou Rubin is related to your kidnapping because he's related to the Black Blood business. Rumours also said that he had something to do with Black Blood. So, it wouldn't be long before those kidnappers think so too."

I remembered that I told everyone what they said to me including their interest in Black Blood.

"And then?" I prompted.

"Those kidnappers may take their sights to him and tonight will be the perfect opportunity for them. Not if I get my hands on him first but because of Duke Silverhart's confidence, I have my hands tied."

"You will think of something," I said, while making note that the Duke might possibly kidnap me during the heist. Joy.

"Yeah, I will," John said with a smirk, and walk away.

I walk away too, but to a nearby town for a dine in and maybe go to the Celebi Republic for a bit of spring in nature...

***

The night was starry in a moonless sky. The way that I imagined it and a time for some impossible fun.

Impossible fun to make up for the lack of spectators in this heist, but I have a burner phone to post this in a new social media called Videos R Us. Or VRU to be short.

The mansion of Duke Silverhart wasn't far away from Queen Diana's castle.

Unlike Duke Cowsten, however, his mansion was sparse of any guards except for...

"Robots?!" I exclaimed when I spied in the house the day after I sent my heist. Indeed, they still haven't invented the computer OR TV but they have invented robots?! The logic is so messed up.

And there they still are, patrolling around the room, silently and shadow like as if they are ninjas that at first glance, you had really think the house is empty.

The security does not end with the robot's because much like Duke Cowsten, he has the state of the art security technology, maybe even more high tech.

So, you must be thinking 'No wonder the Duke is so confident that the phantom thief cannot steal it. It is impossible.'

Unfortunately for the Duke, impossible usually means unless they don't try something stupid, and I love trying something stupid. Life's fun that way.

Shooting stars were falling their way across the house as across the world, they would also be seeing shooting stars but the Duke might be seeing more than he liked.

I finally reached where the Duke was walking, above a glass top roof where he was checking his watch and looking around.

Tick.

The watch beeped and that was my signal. Shooting stars crossing the roof actually shot towards the roof and... bam! Right smack around the Duke in starburst. I was already starting to film.

Yip. Yip. Yip.

In fact, it's not exactly the sounds that was really coming out but not sure how...

Smash. Smash. Smash.

The room was breaking a bit.

Whoosh. Whoosh. Whoosh.

Is it getting hot in here?

Clearing up, the room around the Duke was suddenly filled with Goombas, Kappa shells, fireballs, mushrooms, flowers and stars. Oh, also Boos.

Where's the music when you need it? Have to add it later.

Security also completely reacted with robots coming from everywhere and the Duke trying to flee from this... uhh... cartoon like devilry.

But the Goombas and Kappa shells were having none of it. Including those that just sprouted wings, thank you flying mushroom.

The robots and security were definitely fighting but every foe they vanquished, a green mushroom revived them and they go around their havoc. Some of the Goombas even grew bigger and stepped on the robots. Some gained invincibility and everything was futile.

A Kappa got either Ice or Fire flowers, and they became Hammer Bros with ice or fire hammers, smashing stuff.

In fact, one of them smashed some plumbing and the room was leaking.

Hey, where's the plumber when you need one? Let's-a-go!

By now, the Duke has completely lost his mind, and I didn't even add a few more highlights yet!

The leaked plumbing flooded the room enough for fish to appear and one of them jumped to the Duke. He nearly screamed, as the fish attempted to get the bracelet. The Duke tried to protect it.

But it was no use. His security was overwhelmed and finally he was bested by the Boos, and at this I made my entrance, with the phone suspended by air magic filming on for me.

I landed lightly as I thanked the video game creatures and removed the White Lotus from the Duke. I looked up at where I assumed the phone was filming.

"Hope you like it. Ciao!"

And with a whoosh from me, I disappeared along with the rest.

Of course, knowing where my priorities lied, I immediately posted the video with soundtrack.

"To plenty of views," I said jovially and now got to inspecting the White Lotus. Strangely, the Pisces Bracelets didn't react. I look at the jewel encrusted in the bracelet and it definitely was a jewel.

So, why didn't the Pisces Bracelets react?

I know there was no other jewel on the Duke's person unless he was wearing diamond encrusted boxers...

"That's an Arceus Diamonds, but White's not in there," Black whispered in my mind.

"What?! How is that possible?!" I asked and closed my eyes, entering the Mindscape.

Black, Lia and Ezmia were all the big screen watching my heist. Lia and Ezmia were pouring over a phone while Black was eating some from the bowl. I assumed it was popcorn but...

"M&Ms?" I asked, taking some of the chocolates for myself. "What happened to popcorn?"

"Popcorn is overrated. Chocolate is all the rage," Black said.

"Amen," I said, and then asked, giving him the White Lotus, "What do you mean White is not there?"

Black inspected the bracelet carefully and then nodded to himself.

"Unlike the rest of us, White has this ability to transfer herself to others."

"What?! And you didn't tell me this before?!"

"It slipped my mind," Black shrugged. "But it's common enough for light users especially White. You know that people have the misconception that light powers are nearly useless?"

I snorted then nodded. Every reincarnation novel with magic powers has at least one comment saying how useless light powers are.

"Well, as you know, light powers may look useless but it's not. The polar opposite of darkness. Where darkness hides and slithers, light is upfront at you but confusing, hence the transformations. Darkness is selfish but light is selfless. You know what I mean?"

"So you are saying that every light user can transfer their powers to someone else?"

"More or less," Black shrugged. "So, White must have transferred herself into that Duke."

"But why?" I asked.

"It may not be entirely her doing. The Duke, another light user, could have tapped into White's powers and transferred her into him by himself."

"So, how do I get her out?" I asked.

"Put that bracelet back to the owner. Zap him with an equal but opposite force to draw her out to the bracelet, remove the bracelet immediately and presto," Black said.

"Just like that?" I asked. Sounds easy enough.

"Yes, get ready your dark magic," Black said.

"Dark magic?" I asked.

"Equal but opposite force, remember?" Black asked, helping himself to more chocolate.

"Seriously?" I asked.

"What's wrong with that?" Black asked.

"I-"

"Wha- look!" Lia shouted.

The screen was still ongoing and it showed me laying on the forest floor and a bright whip heading toward me!

I immediately opened my eyes and jumped, but the whip was following me!

"Ugh!" I was tied up.

"Well done, Pip, Pop," a voice said. I saw at the end of the whips were a black and white drone. The voice belonged to no other than Suza Deletri.

Next to her, which was more concerning was John Holmes.

I affected a cool attitude, "Ah, the great tantei-kun," I smirked, "So you have finally caught me."

"Hmph, you made it so easy this time," John smirked as well.

"What do you want?" I went straight to the point.

"Why did you kill Black Blood?" John asked in turn.

"What?!" I said, shocked.