Chapter 3

Chapter 3

Tila

I looked around till I could spot her. Joe, or  Josephine Stromburd as was her full name. She belonged to one of the richest families on the Island. But she was also this town’s biggest problem. I saw her pompous outfit of high superiority. mUch less her every evil looking scowl. Ugh she always made my blood boil. Of course 9 years hasn’t change much. This daddys princess was fom from the part of princess. She only brought one her dogs this time. She clearly wasn’t bright I jerked an eye toward, brawn and hands and to gage my situation. His grip wouldn't be too hard to break. And it looked like with a little distraction I could plop him to the ground. Then I would go toward her and knee kick her in the gut to break a rib so she would get the point. She was never dainty. She knew how to fight. But I could fight better.

“Well Ti, I have something that fixes my problem.” Joe’s grin deeper. She called me Ti? That means she isn’t playing around anymore she’s getting serious. I hope it doesn't get worse than being thrown into the wall.  So tubby lets go of me. But only retreats a short distance. Escape won't be easy but at least I have my hands back. I stare at her, my eyes full of hatred and pain.

“Ha ha, I love when your eyes flash you're piercing icy blue, it sends chills down my spine. Also makes you look more like the wild animal you are. But your glare doesn't have much effect these days.” That’s a lie. I saw her take a small step back. My anger and fury burn my entire soul. I was ready to pounce and end this.  That’s when I noticed the glint of silver. What ? A knife? It was definitely big and threateningly, I look frantically for an advantage. I look down at my feet and spot a crumbling brick. Now if something could distract her, I just might make it out of here alive.

“It’s time, Tiger cub. Say your last goodbye. Because today’s your last.” Click!  She began to rush at me. Shoot! I won’t make it in time. Help!

Hei

I watched this girl, she had some fiery determination. But then another figure broke from the shadows. She was tall almost beauty. I mean compared to the the Ti she was average on my scale. Maybe less. I watched their interaction. The tall one was Joe. I couldn’t believe that either. So all along this town has been watching a cat fight. Geez I should come into town more often. But it seemed that maybe she did have this covered. Plus I dint want to interfere just yet. I watched as her eyes switched to Joe’s hands. Joe was holding a knife. My hand fisted, this one cheats. I look back toward the girl, she hasn’t moved an inch but her eyes are searching for something. They land on something. What is it?  But before she could get whatever it was, Joe moves. Joe’s going to kill her! Ti’s eyes widened. There isn’t anyway she’s going to make it. No! I have no choice. I need to move now. One...Two…..

Tila

Three… Joe slashes at me with her knife, but its blade missed only hitting air and the wall behind me. But that move brought her close enough for one good shot at the knife hand. I move, grabbing the brick and arch my arm aiming for her right hand. She drops the knife with a squeal and then slowly starts laughing. I tossed my brick away and prepared for another round.

“Oh the cub wants to have a go. Well here kitty, kitty.” Shee cooed and mocked me. I began to see red. If that’s your wish you piece of crap, I thought with a wicked grin, never grab a tiger by its tail. I was only two steps away when she lunged going for a strike at my stomach. I slipped easily to the side. There is no way I will be caught off guard again. Her head came into range and I swung my fist down. It hit its mark and she went down like a rock. Ok, I need to go now. I turn to take off. But before I even got a step away. I felt a hand clamp around my neck. I look behind me to find one Joe’s goons holding my throat. Sigh….they never learn. As the one tries to throw a punch I sent a kick to his groin and down he goes with a high pitch squeal. The other I elbow his gut and he crumples, then I take him and throw him over my shoulder. But the first one recovers just enough to grab my leg and trip me as I run away. My pant leg was now ripped and both my arm and leg were bleeding. I have to get up. I need to get away now. But my hair is yanked up. I see Joe's face red with fury and she brings her knife to my throat. I don’t know how she got it back. But she sure recovered fast.

“No more games! It’s over.” She presses it hard to my throat. I can feel my blood run cold with a small tinge of fear. The pressure from the knife gives a small paper cut to my neck and the I can feel the blood well to the cut and drip onto the blade. No. I can’t die. I can’t leave Red all alone. Not today. Please, not today!

“ Let her go!” a dark deep voice growled in the shadow.

Hei

I’d had enough. I watched this small girl take out not just one but two guys. It was definitely an interesting turn of events. But to my dismay I watched as she was caught again. I watched Joe bring that knife to her throat. At the first sight of blood, my mind went blank. I let the monster take over. My eyes blazed. I’m going to kill them all. I growled at Joe to let her go. I watched her startled expression as it searched the shadows.

“Come out!” She yelled. I stepped out of the shadow. She looked me up and down, then began to laugh. “Oh look what the cat drug in. A scrawny mutt.” Joe’s partners began to look like they were about to roll over with laughter. I just smirked. I may be a mutt but I do have teeth. “Take my advice, pal. and scram. This doesn’t concern you.”

“I’m not your pal. and you better take my advice, let Ti go and you won’t lose your life.” I wasn’t going to play her silly game.

“You won’t take another step or she will die. I don’t plan to let her go this time.” Joe snarled, “ Boys get him.” She set her dogs on me. But before she could blink, I was there my hand on one of the guys arm. His look of surprise was soon replaced by a yowl of pain as I broke his arm swinging my elbow down onto it. I took the other one and flung him into the wall which nearly broke. Joe’s eyes widened in fear. I began toward her. But before I could touch her. Ti flip her over and punch her lights out. I soon grabbed Ti and placed her behind. There was someone coming our way. Probably more goons. I grabbed Ti’s hand.

“ Run!” and we took off down the alleyway.