Something Different

Chapter 3 (Part 1)

Although he isn't mentioned in this chapter, this is a photo of Luke :)

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~Iris~

To say that I was hurting would be an understatement. After the fight I had, I ended up with a few broken ribs, a fractured wrist, and a black eye. That fight in particular took a tole on me since I was up against the unbeaten 'Viper'. Don't get me wrong, I did beat him and all, but for some odd reason, I had a hard time defeating him because he had personal trainers. I normally can get done with a fight in a matter of seconds, but when I finished him off, it took me five minutes. FIVE MINUTES!!! Normally, I could escape leaving the arena with only a bruise or two, making me use to the pain I am delivered, but you know, with him being about six-foot-whatever and all, its kinda hard to beat him unlike the usual five-foot-nine people I'm used to.

You see, I go to an all male fighting arena, but no one knows I'm a girl. They think I'm a male because of my reputation: I strike fast, rarely get hit, and move so quickly that I almost seem like a phantom, earning the name of 'Shadow'. But no one knows of anything about me besides that. Only in some fights will I use my supernatural strength and speed, but that's another story for another time.

I left the building after collecting my prize money before I began my way back home. The distance between the two locations was about three miles, and with my speed and all, it would only take me about ten to fifteen minutes. I kept my eyes facing forward as I walked through the woods, but let my hearing abilities wander around, allowing me to be alert for danger. The darkness engulfed me as I trudged through it, weaving passed the low branches and stepping over logs. I welcomed it happily as it covered me like a warm blanket, never feeling out of place because of it. Everything was quiet except for the occasional leaves that rustled as the wind gently pushed them around, even I was silent, never disturbing the ground as I walked on the soft, damp areas of the ground.

Whenever I started to feel uncomfortable from the strap of my school bag rubbing against my skin, I would readjust it while carefully listening to my surroundings. I tensed slightly as the sound of twigs snapping was heard every so often. Every time I heard it, I would try to reassure myself that it was nothing, not the monsters from those years ago, but it was pointless to since I was always automatically thinking it was them, or something else.

The twig snapping continued again, but this time, it consistent and followed me, instantly letting me know that one or more people were stalking me. After a couple of minutes of making themselves known, I growled lowly in frustration and snapped my head towards the direction of the noise. The smell of a foul odor clicked in my head that who it was was the creatures that I despised of most.

Rouges.

Adrenaline filled my veins as the crunching of leaves became louder as they got closer to where I was. Moving my feet, I took a defensive stance, preparing myself for any kinds of ambushes.

"Looks like we've got ourselves a cute one, boss," said a deep voice that echoed from my left side.

I scanned the surroundings, looking for any sign of where they were, only to have the shrubs that were planted in front of me start to shake as the rogues made their appearance. Three men pushed their way through the plants, forming a half circle around me. All three of them had their arms crossed over their chest, evilly grinning with victory at me. One stood in the middle of the others, towering over them, letting me know that he was the leader; he stood stiff, jet black eyes staring coldly in an animal like way. His short black hair fitted him well with his chiseled chin as he sent a threatening vibe my way.

"A virgin too," said the man to his left. He had slightly longer ginger shaded hair with pale green eyes that gave him an Irish appearance. I had to force down the anger that was building inside of as he started to instantly judging me. I exhaled heavily through my nose as I stared longer at him, boring my eyes at him so he knew I despised him the most.