Strangers

chapter 3:

As the next few days passed, the calendar that hung in Scott's apartment taunted him each day. With each day passing, it was getting closer and closer to the end of the month. Which meant that there would be a full moon soon. He knew he needed to tell Maggie soon if he wanted any help. He couldn't take not being in control on those nights. Everything he would do would be a blur. It would all happen so fast. But the damage he could cause could last forever. His first night of a full moon, he could remember the look of terror on his victims face. But somehow, that energized him. Drove him to wanting to lose complete control. Which is exactly what happened. His power took the life out of the person. Leaving them helpless on the ground behind him as he darted off, looking for his next meal. He remembers waking up the next day, in disbelief of the memories from the night before. Questioning if he really did that. It was confirmed when he went to work the next morning and their were reports of new 'animal attacks' in the area. He shook his head at the thoughts as he gathered his belongings and headed to the station for a new days work.

The duo detectives were called to a the scene of a murder. A middle aged man, had his limbs detached from his body. And just a few miles up the road was another body found without their limbs attached. The detectives hadn't seen anything like this before. They figured the killer possibly had a fetish or this was just their own signature marking. It wasn't uncommon for criminals to want to mark their victims. It gave them a sense of ownership over it. Whatever makes them feel better. Either way, it was sick and the detectives wanted to find the murderer that did this. It was a hard reach when there was nothing left behind at the scene of the crime.

The hours flew by as the duo worked hard at the station, trying to find any leads or missed evidence on the case. They both knew they weren't going to find anything until the killer was ready to strike again. Luckily, Maggie's DEO Agent of a fiance had just got a tip on where this person may be. The detectives rushed to the location right away. Once they arrived they were met with Alex in her tactical gear. "My guys are already setup around the building. We're just waiting on-" Alex started to inform as the joyful but determined, superhero arrived a second later. "Supergirl." Scott finished the sentence as the woman arrived. He took in the woman's appearance. She was oddly not as intimidating in person. Her blonde hair feathered her face as her fitted suit hugged her cut figure. There was something familiar about her but he couldn't figure it out.

The group made their way up to floor that they believed the man would be staying. On Alex's count, they made their way through the door and raided the place. As they all searched each room, Scott spotted a man rushing down the fire escape. He shouted through the apartment of the man's location and quickly darted after him. The man ran down an ally as Scott rushed down the fire escape. His speed increased once his feet hit the ground. He was able to catch up to the man in the matter of seconds. As he chased the man into a dead end, he felt his vision begin to blur, which meant his eyes were brighter, almost glowing. The scent of blood on the man begun to enrage him. The man must've cut himself getting of the fire escape, he though. He could feel the hairs begin to transform from his face, and the fangs in teeth darted out. His nails grew longer and sharper as well. As he then approached the man, he tackled him to the ground, ignoring that he was visibly half way transformed. As Maggie, Alex, and Supergirl approached they came to a halt at the sight of the newfound scene. On instinct, Alex pulled her pistol out and pointed it at what seemed to be Scott. "Put your hands where I can see them!" she shouted. Scott slowly stood up straighter and turned around with his hands above his waist. He met their gazes as they took in the sight of him. As he met eye contact with his friend, he shook his head at how sorry he was. In that moment, he regretted not telling her sooner. That way, she wouldn't have found out like this. He should've just told her sooner, he thought.

Swiftly, Alex grabbed his wrist and put him in handcuffs as she announced her stance with the DEO and told him he'd be taken into custody there. As the group now recuperated at the DEO, Scott Brooks was now sitting in an interrogation room. As Scott sat in handcuffs, he had a very angry and determined Alex Danvers in front of him. "So, am I going to have to drill you with questions? Or are you going to cooperate the first time?" Alex said, making her authority known. That he wasn't going to get it easy just because he's Maggie's friend. "I'll cooperate." he replied coldly. "As long as I can talk to Maggie." he added. "And only Maggie."