Treasure Planet Artbook Novels & Stories

Palm upturned, he uncurled his fingers, revealing what was inside. And, for what felt like the hundredth time today, the roller coaster of Penny's emotions plummeted again. She couldn't breathe. In his hand was a little elephant figurine carved out of dark wood. She knew it instantly, even though she hadn't seen it in years. "Take it," he said in a low, almost ragged voice. "Keep it safe until you have your share of the treasure." She did. Delicately, she picked it up and held it between her fingers, almost afraid that the slightest amount of pressure would break it.

Summoning every ounce of strength left, I jumped on and tore off toward our hideout. I slammed the door shut behind me and crumpled to the floor, breathless. Blood oozed from my arm, but I had no time for that then. I opened my hand to reveal the prize: a pink diamond, glinting with an otherworldly glow. "It's here. Now talk," I said. Old Fox, ever the cool customer, took the diamond, inspected it briefly in the light, and then pulled out a sealed dossier from his desk. "Everything you need to know about your guy is right here."