I ran fast down the alley, my ears perked up to listen to any noise. Hardly anyone was out at this time, except most out were criminals. The best time to catch them.

I had just witnessed a drug dealer selling some things, which had been going on for a while. Boy, was he shocked when a shapeshifter girl kicked the buyers butts. He ran off pretty fast after that. He's the one I am chasing at the moment.

He turned into a corner, me close on his tail. Or, my tail. Whatever, I'm done with the puns,I should just hightail it. Sighing from the puns, I slyly crept around the corner, setting my paws lightly on the ground.

I saw him frantically looking around. He must have meant to turn at another corner.

My fox disappears as I become myself again. The man looks behind him and sees me.

"It'd be a lot easier if I just take you now. You don't get cuts and bruises, and I get going. How's that for a deal?" I say with a playful tone. I bring my sword out, letting the tip ignite sparks as I drag it across the wall like nails on a chalk board. "Or, I just fight you till you loose. I am quite bored." My voice echoes in the abandoned alley.

The guy is obviously terrified but try's his best to hide it. He raises his gun with shaky hands.

"Hey! Hey, don't come any closer!" His voice is thick with a jersey accent, though it was obvious he was scared. Must be from out of town, I think. I sigh, letting the tip of the sword clank on the pavement.

"How else am I going to fight you if I don't come any closer? You're really bad at this whole criminal thing." My voice rises and falls, mimicking that of a child's. Let him think I was just some kid. That made it so much better when I beat him.

His tightens his grip on the gun clicking the safety off. I take out my dagger and throw it. The dagger cuts the mans hand, making him drop the small gun.

He clutches his hand that is slightly bleeding. My eyes narrow as my sword returns to its sheath.

Before he could make another move, I run over. My new so-called mentor taught this move, so I guess I could thank her for that. I half flip, bringing my leg to kick the mans chest hoping to let him fall backwards.

He cried out and tried to get a hold of me. I bring my other foot up and kick hard on his chest making him fall down on his back. He coughed giving me a glare.

"Who are ya kid? Whatcha got doing 'round my business?" I press my foot harder to his chest.

"The names Red Mask, and it has everything to do with my business if you're in my city."