The alley erupted into chaos as Sakura's transformation completed. Where once stood a fierce but human fighter, now crouched a feral creature, her eyes glowing with predatory intensity. Zafron could only gape, his mind struggling to process the sight before him.
"Holy shi-" he began, but his exclamation was cut short as Sakura launched herself at her opponent with inhuman speed.
Her claws flashed in the dim light, leaving trails of energy in their wake. With a primal roar, she slashed at the air, and to Zafron's astonishment, four beams of pure energy shot forth, carving deep gouges into the alley wall.
'Well,' Zafron thought, his eyes wide, 'I guess cats really do have nine lives. And apparently, energy beams.'
[Perhaps we should consider investing in a scratching post, my lord,] Calista quipped. [It might prove a safer outlet for your new friend's... talents.]
