Panther

Chapter three: Crime Alley.

I said, "Well, there's money in this bag, which, I did not steal from a bank. I want to buy like those two minute noodle cups and I need a lot. That's what the money is for. I've been keeping it so that I could buy those for the street children in Crime Alley. But I can't carry enough for everyone by myself." I smiled warmly and he asked, "How do I know that this isn't a trap?"  He's the one following me for no reason whatsoever and now he thinks that I am the one putting him in a trap. I'm trying to be nice here but if that's what he's going to be like, then we might as well be enemies.

I said, "Okay, I'm not setting you up, you're the one that's been following me around out of your own accord. And, I'm just sincerely asking you for help to freakin' feed street children. But I guess you vigilante types are above that kind of help." I rolled my eyes and began walking away from him. Pssh, they think that they're too good to feed street children. I jumped down quietly on the rail and began my journey to China Town. I saw a motorcycle that was green and hidden behind a trash bin. So I naturally decided to take it. But I'm a good person so I'll return it later.

I rode to China Town and went to the usual seller while still in my costume, these guys are used to me. I smiled and said, "Hey everyone, I'm back." They all either acknowledged my presence or replied, "Hey Crys." Yeah, they know my name. Or, what I told them. I went to Macklyn, the only person I buy from when I come here because, I'm sure her noodles don't give anyone diarrhoea. With the money I had, I completely dried her out of her noodles. Which were a lot. I stacked the already ready noodle cups in five huge supermarket carts. The motorcycle suddenly drove away from where I had parked it. There goes my ride. It's a good thing I know about the underground tunnels that run all around Gotham and to Metropolis. Don't ask how I know that. I have way too much time on my hands.

I began pushing my carts into the tunnel and slowly made my way to Crime Alley using the GPS on my phone. I finally reached near Crime Alley and pulled my carts to the Street kid area. They all came running up to me for their food. They knew what to do. Just make a line and everyone will get. And this Jason kid, who is so adorable helps to keep the peace. So we both eat two noodle cups each on a rooftop after everyone gets. Four always remain and most of these children get satisfied easily, and Jason is kinda the oldest one here. He's 11, and I'm 12 making 13 on November 10th. Jason was born on 24th July. So, I give everyone their food and they all say thank you and leave.

I sat on our rooftop and Jason joined me while eating his first noodle cup. He said, "Hey, can I ask you a question?" I turned to look at him and replied, "Of course you can ask anything." He said, "This is a bit personal but, Why do you do this? Why do you help us out like this?" I said, "Okay, I'll answer truthfully. So, I have abusive adoptive parents, and I had a little sister. We were once both starved and thrown in a freezer, I tried to keep her alive but after five hours, she was dead. And I guess, I sometimes see her in most of you street children. So, I want to help as much as I can, try to keep most of you alive because just like her and everyone else, you all deserve a chance at life and if in my own way, I can help all of you, then I sure as hell will."

I could feel my eyes watering at remembering my little sister Emerald. I should have done more. I felt small hands wipe the tears from my eyes. I said, "Sorry for crying." I looked at his face and he was crying more than me. Well, I had only a few tears. I guess my words got to him more than I thought. Jason is shorter than me and scrawnier. So I guess he has gone through more than me. I got out a handkerchief and helped him blow his snot. He looks more of a kid now and less of a soldier adult person. I said, "It's okay to cry, it makes us more human." He nodded after he was done. He smiled as he said, "Aren't you the one who was apologizing for crying?"

I smiled and said, "Yeah, but I wear this costume thing, I'm not allowed to cry. But you don't so you can feel whatever you want." He laughed and said, "Wait, so because of that suit, you can't cry." I said, "Of course. Because of this suit, I can't look like anything else but strong. Wait till you get your own suit, you'll see." We laughed and joked around until dawn, so, I had to go. I waved him bye and jumped off the two story building we were on. I tucked and rolled over so that I could ease my fall. I then made my way to my hideout after making sure that I wasn't followed again. I changed back to my usual clothes and went back home.

I showered and changed to a fresher pair of clothes and decided that I wanted a newer phone. I went to my 'parents' room and picked another one. For some reason, they have a lot of them. So since they aren't here, I'm free to pick a new one whenever I want. So, my previous phone, will be for Panther and this new one is for Crystal Ambers. Why do I need another one? I don't have that many friends with the cellphones. Oh well, I guess I'll find some at my new school.