" So what seems to be the problem? "
Dave asks. As the woman his talking to looks at her car and reply " Well when I tried to start the car but it made some weird noises "
" Hmm, can I check? "
" Sure "
Dave goes into her car and checks. Causing the engine to make some weird rattling noises. I watch from the side to wait for Dave to be done with it until he leaves the car and ask her.
" Well, I think we can fix it, but does the car have any other issues? "
" Nope, just the sound. How long will this take? "
" It depends. We'll contact you once we fix the problem"
" Mom, can we get some ice scream? "
" Huh ugh not now, Micheal I'm talking to the mechanic "
" But mom! We've been in this garage for like forever. Can we just take a quick trip down to the store? "
" Look, just wait for a while and we'll be there. The store ain't just going to grow legs and walk away "
" Well, I guess.... "
" Kids? "
" Sigh yeah. Sorry about that and here's my number. Call me when you're done "
" Sure, leave it to us "
" Come on squirt. "
" YES!! "
The customer hand over her phone number to Dave after her kid jumps out of excitement and sprint towards her. Pulling her out of our garage. With them gone, Dave and I went to the front to check the problem. It took us at least half an hour until Dave ask " Hey I've been meaning to ask. What's up with the meat you've been keeping in your fridge? "
" Why are you asking? "
" Nothing, it's just that the meat you've been buying over a month now has sounded weird to me. "
' Weird, huh? '
Fuck, I forgot that I'm not the only one with abilities here. Ever since I've been working with Dave, I learned he has an enhance hearing that allows him to be hyper aware around his surroundings through echolocation.
Though that kinda explains why he works as a mechanic despite having no eyes. I never thought that he would notice the human meat in my fridge.
My eyes switch to Dave as he checks the shocks and ball joints. Waiting for me to answer. I reply " Eh, don't worry. It's just some pig's meat I've been buying at a meat shop. "
" Well then, that's one weird ass meat shop. "
" Hey don't judge my taste "
" Heh, so off topic. Jasper asked me to invite you to her birthday "
" Her birthday? But isn't her birthday supposed to arrive in two weeks? "
" Yup. And she's been nagging me about inviting you for the past three days. So I went ahead and told you "
" Well, I guess I can come, but I don't know where do you guys live? "
" We live near east Houston Street so it's just a couple of walks away "
* Thud *
He said while tapping the front interior of the car. Trying to hear the parts. We spend at least a few minutes inspecting the car until we found out that the spark plugs were the problem.
Spending a couple more minutes successfully replacing them after which Dave start's the car to see if it still produce's that rattling sound again.
Luckily, it didn't, as the car sounded fine. He leaves the car and was about to call the customers but she didn't answer.
He call's again, but it only resulted in a few minutes of static. He waited for the customer to pick until my noise suddenly smell something off....
It was a powerful scent of blood.
I took a whiff to track it. Quickly finding out that the scent came from a nearby alley. Honestly, I wouldn't care since violence and gore are pretty common here but the scent smell familiar.
As if.... It's from that customer....
For now, I decided to trust my nose and check. Walking to the back of the garage to take a plastic bag filled with my clothes and some cash. Turning my head to Dave and ask " Hey Dave, I'll be heading out. Can you watch over the car? "
" Hmm? Ugh yeah sure, just be quick. Damn this stupid phone.... "
Well, that was easy. I didn't stay long as I walk out of the garage and arrive at the alley. Hiding the bag and cash to a nearby garbage bin before running towards the scent of blood.
It didn't take me long to find where the blood came as I hid behind a corner and took a peak to the scene. Seeing the customer from earlier.
Her arms were heavily wounded. All covered in blood as she looks at a guy that has a hood, mask and spikes puncturing holes in his body. Holding her kid as hostage.
He grows a spike from his arm and towards the kid's neck. Causing dots of blood to fall as the kid cries from the pain. He shuts him up by holding his mouth as he turns to her.
" Get me everything you have or the kid gets it! "
" Mmgghh!! "
" M-Micheal, listen I-It's going to be okay. Just stay still and let me handle this "
" Hurry up! "
She hesitated a bit. Looking at her bag for a bit before she reluctantly throw's it at him. The guy grab's the bag and push her kid. Stumbling to the ground as she runs towards her son.
The guy checks her bag a bit. Seeing a satisfied look on his face before leaving them alone.
" Sniff m-mom "
" Shh, shh it's okay, you're safe "
" Sniff but your arm "
" Yeah, I know, but I'm just glad that you're okay "
She said to her son as she hugs her regardless of her injury. They manage to hug it out and leave. Sighing to herself as she whispered, " What am I going to tell flinch about this.... "
" W-will dad be mad? "
" No. You know your dad. Though it's going to be a pain asking him to pay for the car's repair. "
While the two walk away injured. Contempt at being spared. I was not.
I jump up side to side on the alleyway walls until I reach the top. Landing on the rooftop before jumping through several buildings. All while focusing my ears on the footsteps of the thug.
Eventually, I spot him hiding in the deepest parts of the alley as I silently jump down. Aiming to get him by surprise.
* Rummage *
" 16, 38, 50 hehe looks my luck just turned around "
* Tap *
" Sup "
" Huh? "
* CRACK! *
I punch him in the nose, causing him to fall to the ground and drop the bag. Him down, I crack my knuckles and stretching my neck as I'm ready to just kill the guy and take the bag, but he did manage to recover and pull's out a gun from his jacket.
Pointing it at me and shout, " Step back or I'll shoot your brains out! "
" You think a gun can save you from me? Go ahead try. "
" Huh? "
He looked at me, confused. But nonetheless he didn't hesitate to pull the trigger and shoot. As the bullet fly's towards my face. I didn't flinch. Or run. I take it.
* Clank! *
" !? "
I bite the bullet. Stopping it with my jaw before crushing it and spitting it out. Shocked, he backs away and fire multiple shots. I jump to the wall to dodge the bullets before pouncing at him.
He throws the gun away and lifts his arms to defend his head. Causing spikes to grow that block my attack. I was about to just crush his skull to the side, but quickly notice two spikes growing out of his elbow and hitting my waist.
* Shift *
* Thrust! *
" !? "
Pain hit me as I quickly jump out of the way. Holding my injured waist to cover my blood. He looked at me a bit. Noticing my injuries before switching his gaze to the bag.
He sprints toward the bag and tries to take it, but I quickly snatch the. Causing him to turn around and lift his fist out of desperation. Growing a few spikes from his knuckles and attack.
* Woosh! *
I duck and grab the one spike underneath his arm. Holding it tight before using it to bend his arm.
* Crack! *
He screams. Causing spikes to suddenly sprout out from his body. I throw the bag away and tried to dodge, but the spikes manage to impale my body.
Sinking deeper. As it was about to reach my organ's but I manage to stop it by holding two of the spikes and pressing my feet against the ground. Pushing me away until it eventually stop's.
" AGH SHIT! WHAT THE FUCK MAN!! I JUST WANTED THE MONEY TO BUY SOMETHING TO EAT IS THAT SOMETHING WRONG!? "
" Huff.... And do I look like I give a shit? "
* Grip! *
I tighten my grip and pull the spikes out. Ignoring his screams as his blood to splatter on my face.
* Splat! *
" ..... "
" Sigh..... Great. "
* Splash *
I drop the blood covered spike. Checking my shirt to see blood stains everywhere as I sigh.
Looks I have to wash this again. Oh, well.... At least I have free food for tonight, but what am I going to do with the bag? It probably has my finger prints so I should clean it before dropping the bag to the customer.
I'm already familiar with her scent, so tracking her won't be a problem. With that said, I bend down to the corpse. Ripping a large piece of flesh before gulping it down.
* Gulp *
I didn't bother chewing it as I'm to focus on putting all the energy that the meat provide's to my injury. Enhancing my ability to regenerate as the pain slowly fades. Honestly, I could have just enjoyed my meal and properly heal if it weren't because I'm sensing someone was about to attack.
* Woosh *
* Crash! *
Dodging to the side. I watch a large fabric like wing retracting itself to an unknown wing like figure sitting on top of the rooftop, wearing a blue suit with white stripes, a utility belt and a wing shaped mask.
He looks at me for a moment. Observing me before pulling out a weird circular device from his utility belt and said " Huh, so you're the one who caused the disappearance? Why am I not surprised that I'm fighting another Freakshow? "
" And who the hell are you? "
" You don't need to know. Since I'm going to send your sorry ass to jail "
His wings spread. Blocking out the sun before his wings swoop down towards me.