Toman's Black Cat

I was invited by Emma to the Mushashi Shrine. I really wasn't sure what I should do. I knew what had happened, albeit with a few slight changes.

*Flashback*

I continued doing my nightly runarounds to attempt to keep anything too bad from happening again. I suddenly heard motorcycles and screaming.

A girl screaming.

It can't be that moment…right? Oh God!

I took off toward the sounds that quickly brought me to the edge of a parking lot of some sort. There were tons of guys everywhere. But the thing that made me see red is what they were preparing to do.

I made it just in time to see the girl I heard scream being grabbed and having some of the guys rip her clothing to shreds.

I can't….let them do this!

I had come to be a better strategist and took quick note of what I had to work with. The jacket I wear is bulky. It looks like I could be built like a man, but it's actually made that way to prevent injury that could possibly kill me. Guys are freaking strong and getting punched sucks.

My jacket inside of my jacket is lined with pockets meant to carry all sorts of help.

I took out a slingshot and some pebbles big enough to do damage, and began shooting pebbles at all the street lights in the area.

I heard the girl scream again and a thump.

"What the heck was that?!"

I made my way toward the inside as quietly as possible.

I removed my bo staff and began to knock out as many of these jerks as possible.

"Who is this guy!"

"I dunno, but he for sure has a death wish. SPREAD OUT AND BRING THIS GUY TO ME SO WE CAN BEAT HIM TO DEATH."

I had gotten very used to working quickly and efficiently in low light areas. I only needed to bring the hurt couple away from these jerks and somewhere safe. Most likely straight to the Mushashi Shrine.

I don't want to bring them there, but it's for the best so they will be safe.

I moved faster, swinging my bo staff in a way that caused only a slight whistle to be heard.

I was close enough to the girl that I could hear her sniffling and crying. I don't want to scare her. If she screams again, we'd both get caught.

"Hey." I whispered as I reached my hand out and tapped her shoulder.

She jumped but didn't scream.

"You have to get out of here!"

"Shhh….be quiet and come with me." I whispered again and took her hand.

I led her as silently as possible in the dark to the edge of the trees.

"It's okay. I'll bring you your boyfriend, but you need to go. Go straight to the Mushashi Shrine and get help."

As I turned to head back, I felt a tug on my hand.

"They'll kill you.." She whimpered. "They were gonna…." She sniffed. "They'll do that to you too so please just come with me."

My heart broke for this girl. I brought her into a hug. She couldn't see my face, but I still wanted to help her not be as afraid.

"I'll be okay. Now go."

She whimpered a little more and then gave a short nod before running off.

I could hear these guys starting to curse, but it didn't seem like they had realized the girl was gone yet. But it's only a matter of time…

"Hey, WHERE'S THE GIRL?!?!?"

"You lost her?"

Well crud.

I can't leave her boyfriend. I weaved in again making my way toward where I saw her boyfriend being held. I reached out for her boyfriend and felt immediate pain on the back of my legs.

I clenched my teeth in pain to the point that even my jaw hurts now.

"Who do you think you are man??"

Thwack.

I took another hit to my hip.

If I scream for help, I'll be in even more trouble. No one can mistake a scream from a girl as one being from a guy.

What do I do….??

MOVE!

I managed to dodge another hit, but it's so hard to move. It felt like one of these jerks hit my legs with a friggin baseball bat.

It hurts….so much!

Wait….I can still win!

"Come on you little..HEY WHERE YA GOIN?!?!?"

I took off running as hard as I could.

If I can get out of their line of sight, this could work, but I have to be fast.

I managed to run faster than ever before and glanced over my shoulder to see that even though I heard them clearly, I am no longer in their line of site.

I quickly took of my jacket, mask, and anything else that made it obvious that I was the one who was there. Thank God the jeans I have are normal.

By the time the guys chasing after me came around the corner, I had chucked my gear into the bush and had just long enough to calm my breathing. I had my phone out and pretended I was talking to Emma.

I talked excitedly about how awesome having a boyfriend was. I saw someone and deliberately walked into them, apologizing profusely.

"I'm so sorry! Are you ok?" I asked while looking a little over my shoulder at the jerks who had chased after me.

"Y/n?"

YAMAGISHI?????

"Are you okay? You look kinda nervous!" He asked.

I can't lie because I am really bad at it. Maybe there's a way to not without saying everything though. Yamagishi may not be strong now, but he is definitely smart and good at finding information.

I let out a shaky breath.

"Yamagishi, there were some guys and loud noises over there!"

"What? DID THEY HURT YOU?!"

"No, no! I'm okay but I heard someone and it sounds like they are really hurt."

"Oh crap! I…I'll get some help. Just go home and be safe!" He exclaimed.

I watched him quickly walk away and grab his phone and gave a small smile.

He really is so sweet.

I turned to walk away back home in hopes that everything would be okay.

*End Flashback*

After that day, I had to stay very still to not hurt myself further. Especially since I couldn't go to the hospital for anything without raising eyebrows.

When Emma called me up and said she wanted me to come so she wouldn't be the only girl, I had had just enough time to walk without limping noticeably, but running still proved very difficult. But I did go ahead and say I would come

I let my aunt know I'd be out for a while tonight.

"Don't meet any boys."

-_-

I practically ran out the door with that comment.

The sound of motorcycles was nearby and I can't lie, the sound made me nervous with instant flashes in my mind of what I had just experienced.

I walked toward it just in time to see Emma call Takemitchy wuss boy.

Takemitchy, you doofus.

I walked around Hina while she beat the everloving tar out of her boyfriend and walked straight toward Emma.

"I feel kinda bad now. I just wanted to grow up so he would notice me.." Emma said softly.

I chuckled at this. "Emma, if you want to grow up, maybe start with a job instead of sleeping with a random doofus." She playfully smacked my arm and shrugged.

I felt warm arms wrap around my waist. I knew it was Mikey. I knew it. But my side still hurt quite a bit and I squeaked in pain from the unexpected pressure.

The confused eyes that were now on me made me stare at the ground trying to think of something I could say that wasn't a lie but wasn't the truth.

"Y/n…"

Thankfully, Draken told Mikey it was time. Mikey gave me a sad look, filled with confusion and more pain that can be described with words, before walking away with Draken.

Did I do something wrong? The last time I saw her..Mikey's heart filled with warmth thinking about that moment. About her. About her tender kisses. It doesn't make sense for her to be warm and then cold. It sounded like she was hurt.

Mikey ran through the thoughts in his mind as his gang made the ascent to the Shrine for their meeting. I've known for quite some time that she isn't telling me something. If she is getting hurt because of the secret she is keeping, then why would she hide it from me?