Little avenger

Kidnapped

Hey! I guess I should introduce myself. My names Riley, I'm 9 and have been trained to fight ever since I was 3. I'm homeless if you put it that way, The man who trained me disappeared and now I'm left on my own. But that's not a problem. I never really needed anyone. Never knew my parents and if someone tries to hurt me ill hurt them. 

I woke up to find the cafe crowded with people. I usually hang out here and became friends with the lady who runs this place. She's really nice and lets me stay the nights here. I usually eat for free but today I decided to walk around New York.

I love shortcuts so felt the need to go through the alley. I heard alleys scare people but I never really knew why. I mean they are dark and quiet and you can find stray cats roaming around. But let me tell you one thing. I love cats! I actually always wanted one. But a person can dream right!?

Anyway, i guess the love shortcuts part changed when I saw a shadow following every step I take. I'm very conscious when someone follows me so I knew right then and there that I was in danger. Eh, i wasn't really scared, I was actually more annoyed that the person ruined my perfect morning walk. I turned around and was expecting to see a man wearing black or someone with a knife and gun.  But froze at the sight of a man wearing a mask. He had a metal arm and a red star engraved on it. 

"Why hello there". He said it in such a cold way that sent shivers up my neck. And let me tell you one thing I don't easily get scared.  "Um hello? I  said in a tiny voice. "Didn't think you would see me again, did you". He said stepping closer to me. I kept backing away with each step he took towards me. 'What! Who are you?" I yelled. I most certainly never saw him before because trust me I would always remember a man like this.

"It's ok I won't hurt you if you come with me". He said taking my arm. His grip was really strong on my wrist and I couldn't bite a piece of metal. I put my hand up to show I surrendered myself but felt an electric jolt in my veins. I quickly jerked. Confused at the pain I put my hand up again. 

I noticed the man staring at me weirdly. I felt my hand jolt again. But this time it forcefully aimed at the man's metal hand. "What do you think you're doing". He said with a mad expression. "I...u..i don't really.    Before I could finish my sentence I blasted him in ice. I stood there shocked and confused. But realized it didn't have the time to overthink my luck. My hand naturally slipped from his frozen hand and I started to run as fast as I could down the alley.

I noticed him yelling something but I was too concentrated on my breathing. I could feel him catching up to me so I tried to advance my pace but I was too tired. I somehow thought that maybe I could do the freezing ice thing again. I didn't know how it worked or how I controlled it. But I was determined and in 5 seconds I blasted water out of my hands that instantly froze at the touch of his feet.

He fell on the ground struggling to get free but I could see the ice hardened with each attempt. "Ha you think you escaped, you haven't seen nothing yet. Wait till they hear that you're using your powers". He said laughing coldly. I decided I've had enough and ran past the road where I could see him. "What just happened," I said to myself while panting out of breath.