The Crow & The Sparrow

Chapter Seven: Leaving So Soon?

Waiting for the storm to pass, Eric moved to sit closer to Kele. Who still was enjoying the feeling of rain hitting the tips of her fingers. He extends a hand as well, joining in to see if it is as fun as it seems to be. Suddenly she jerks away, looking to young Draven with a strange mischievous gaze.

"Want to go run in the rain?" Without another word, they both stood and began running down the crackly steps to reach the front door.

Pushing the double wooden doors open, the pair bound out into the pouring rain. Allowing themselves to get soaked to the bone, during the spring when the heat was unbearable. This kind of weather was like heaven, almost able to hear the sizzling from the sun baked streets. The lukewarm water hitting Tai and Eric's heads, caused them to smile and grab hands as they rushed through the mildly busy roads. Trying not to lose one another, the grip they held was relatively hard.

Turning into an alleyway, a strong feeling of terribleness hit the stomach of Taima. Stopping in her tracks, Mr. Draven froze as well in confusion.

"What's wrong?" The artist questioned, "We shouldn't be here. Let's go back to the sidewalk.-" the Sparrow stated factually..

"That's right, you shouldn't be. Smart girl, too bad you didn't know that till now." A creepy male voice cooed, setting them both unnerved.

"You picked a b-bad- time to get los-t my friends." Another sickly male voice coughed, causing the pair to take huge steps away.

Only to hit two hard bodies behind them, "Leaving so soon? We are just being friend-ly." A older husky man spoke.

"Yeah just being friendly." The youngest sounding voice chipped in, "No thanks." Eric rejected.

"Aww you are no fun man..." Kele's hair was grabbed roughly, getting yanked away from Draven with incredible force.

Screaming as loud as possible, the Sparrow tried to fly away. Her mouth was soon covered by a huge palm from the older man, dubbing the teen silent. The crusty callus being gross enough to make Kele want to puke. The smell of cigarettes and tobacco filled her nose, adding to the sickness in her stomach. Eric punched one of the smaller guys, only to get his gut kicked and knocked to the ground.

"Why do they always fight? As some say, resistance is futile." The older man replied, earning giggles from the youngest member.

"Shame," The 'leader' said, approaching the Sparrow.

"So pret-ty." The first creep finished, running his index finger along Kay's cheek and jaw.

A growl vibrated in Taima's rib cage, "Feisty. I like it. What do you think, Venom Tongue?" he continued.

"I would like to keep her, False King." 'Venom' answered his fellow member, "Snitch." He addressed the middle man.

"Ye-s Venom sir?" 'Snitch' spoke between hacks, "Can you grab her arms, keep them from interferin'." Tongue requested.

"No problem sir." Kele waiting till the arm across her chest moved before trashing about and hitting False in the nose.

"You little b-" King raised a hand, "Language. She is just, after all. A little girl." Venom grabbed his thick wrist.

"I get first turn. In return for my nose." False snarled towards his leader, "Be careful, don't rip her. We all want a piece. It would be a waste for her to bleed out in this alley." Tongue demanded.

"Does that- me-an me t-too?" The youngest mumbled, "No Eunuch. You know that." Venom barked.

Tai's eyes frantically looked around the dark street, praying for someone to help. Eric still laid on the ground knocked out of breath from the relentless kicking on his ribs. His eyes met her desperate ones, any attempt at leaning up was only met with more. Inside Mr. Draven knew. Knew that he would witness the worst crime a man could commit.

"Probably still a piece of fresh flesh." Snitch noted, "Definitely, look at her eyes. This will be her first time." Tongue laughed.

"How does it feel? Knowing that your first time won't be with your 'true love' such a tragedy." His voice mocked. Though in her intense gold eyes didn't have fear, just blind rage.

If Kele gave them fear, it would give them what they craved above all else. To ruin her life, leaving a scar that would never heal with time. Forcing Tai's small form to the cold wet ground, the rain only poured down harder. Giving wiggle room if she had the chance to get away. The swamp under her splashed high at the contact of their shoes.

Young Draven was still trying to force his arms to push himself up, only he collapsed from the pain of the bruised ribs. The coal black hair drenched from the nasty street water. Eunuch stood over the singer, not being physically strong enough to stop him if he charged. Being fragile boned and skinny, his hollow face made for sharp cheekbones. Shaggy blonde hair down to his shoulders, the young member watched him.

Venom's body was much more filled out, average muscle mass, and more classy out of the four. Having leather boots, nice jacket, metal beads in his twin braids on the sides of his head. The gloomy light making his eyes a steel gray, thick black eyebrows narrowed at Kay. False kept his hand firmly over her mouth, even couching down to assure there wouldn't be noise. His hair was peppered with silver and brown streaks, harsh blue eyes, and broad figure and facial features.

"Me first, Snitch, keep her mouth shut." King snarled, moving to let him take his spot at her head.

Sparrow's heart thumped behind her ribcage as her pants were ripped off. The black band on the top of her gray underwear was now exposed. The artist was whimpering at her, who gave him a look of reassurance. Close your eyes Eric, please, you don't need this in your nightmares.

"Hey! Get off her!" A strong voice yelled, a fellow teenager stood at the front opening to the alley.

A heavenly aura glowed around the girl, she must be around sixteen for her height. Wearing a skintight dark turquoise belly button shirt with a slit on the bottom, a floor long fitted rich magenta skirt with leg slits on both sides for flexibility, and a strange punk rock like jacket. The bright mint green and lime green colors made her stick out against the dark contrasted street. The thigh high deep purple leather boots that had ovals cut into the top gripped every muscle she had. Pine brown hair put into long ponytails, held by matching turquoise string.

The pale blue mask kept this teen's identity safe, the men were taken back by this.

"Who the hell are you supposed to be? Halloween isn't for another four months." Snitch pointed out, "Do I look like I care? I won't ask again. Get off her." the savior snarled.

"Or else?" With a few jumps, flips, and balancing acts, the teen pinned Snitch to the concrete.

Holding a pocket knife to his throat, "I'll cut your voice box out and keep it in a jar." the gymnast said.

"Aren't you a cute little cupcake?" Tongue taunted, hands still on Kele's underwear.

Venom attempted to grab her hair, only to cut a deep cut on his forearm. Taking away the muscle flexor carpi radialis, that you need to bend your arm. Rendering it useless. The girl's leg swung around to hit him in the jaw, knocking him down into the water.

"Anyone else want to mess with cupcake?" The teenager threatened, Eunuch took no time and grabbed Venom.

Keeping pressure on his forearm, blood dripped into the clear water, turning it creamy red. Snitch crawled out from under the fighter and helped Venom away. False King was the only one not scared.

"Want a piece of me stupid?" Words bit him like a snake, not even letting him speak.

With a leap, the warrior wrapped herself around his waist. Stabbing the blade behind his right shoulder bone, popping it open like a can of soda. Cutting all the tendons that held it in place. King's screams echoed off the brick walls, before he fell to the ground. Kele moved away and crawled to Eric, checking to make sure he was okay.

The hard ground grinding against Tai's knees, she remained with Draven until the fight was over. False stumbled away, to rejoin the rest of his gang. One last kick in his butt by the teen quickened his pace. A snort from the girl only made it better. Wiping off the knife, she flipped it closed and put it back in her boot.

"You okay friend?" Untying the mask from behind her head, revealing another familiar face.

"Roxy?" Kele gasps, "Hello Kele, long time no see. I leave for a couple years and see what happens." she smirks.