Chapter 10 - Beast (1/2)

Bam! The fist connected with Albert's cheek. His head turned to the side from the impact and the insides of his cheek was cut by his teeth. Albert glared at the rapist and kicked him once more while he was still wobbly from the punch earlier. However, it was evident that the rapist was concerned about his lower regions as Albert only managed to kick his shin.

”Albert?” Victoria called out, concerned by the loud fighting noises she could hear.

Albert was trying the dodge and fight back but his opponent was bigger and stronger than him. He suffered more blows than the rapist did.

”Stand further away, Victoria.” Albert ordered. ”You wouldn't want this trash to touch you again.”

”Alright.” Victoria straightforwardly agreed knowing that she would just be a burden if she tried to help.

”Freaking brat!” Mr Rapist cursed as his fist landed on Albert's head, sending him to the ground and hitting his head once more on the concrete floor with a loud thud.

Albert felt his world shaking and turning, he was seeing doubles instead of singles and despite trying to stand up, he couldn't resist the allure of unconsciousness. He fell to the ground once more and didn't get back up again. 'Why does this feel so familiar?' He wondered to himself once more as the world faded to black.

”F*cking finally. I thought he'd never die.” Mr Rapist shifted his attention to Victoria, who disobeyed Albert's orders and rushed towards his general direction and somehow found where he lay, bleeding, again.

”F*ck do you think you're doing to my little brother!” Victoria screamed, her voice rivaling that of a banshee's. The rapist was visibly shaken by this roar, taking a few steps back in shock and rubbing his sore ears.

Just as the rapist regained his composure, the immobile Albert twitched in Victoria's embrace. His eyelashes trembled and a pair of clouded and confused eyes greeted the world.

”Albert!” Victoria cried out as Albert lifted his head up.

He blinked a few times, seeing the visible concern on Victoria's face and the vicious look in the rapists eyes. Shakingly, Albert got back to his feet. He was still wobbling, barely in the shape to be walking. Eyes fixated on the rapist like predator on prey, he glared and lifted his arms, eyes glowing and-

”ROOOOOOOOAAARRRRRRRR!” The low, intimidating roar of an apex predator echoed in the streets. All who heard it freezed instinctively, looking towards the source of the noise. A beast with golden fur, sharp teeth dripping with blood and a mane not yet fully developed. Beside it was a small girl, though cute, not very strong looking. Seeing the two stand side by side on the roof was quite the sight.

”Piss off, trash!” The girl commanded, her high pitched voice stern and unwavering. ”If not, you'll suffer the same fate as your companions.”

”Ah?” Mr Rapist was confused. His pea-sized brain couldn't comprehend what was happening.

”Over here, Mr Sandbag.” Two boys and the victim from earlier were standing in front of the alleyway that Albert and Victoria ran into. The victim was wearing small worn out jackets as makeshift clothes. She was trembling but glaring at the rapist with hate in her eyes.

Floating above them were two bodies. They were unconscious, blood as if chewed by a beast and frothing at the mouth. The rapist recognised them as his two buddies.

”Y-Y-Y-Y-YOU MOTHER F-” Mr Rapist's outrage was interrupted by a clear voice.

One of the boys raised his hand and pointed it at the rapist. His eyes glowing, he opened his mouth, a bell-like voice ordering, ”Sleep.”

”Wha-?” Mr Rapist fell backwards and hit the floor. He was unmoving, falling into deep slumber.

Albert stepped back, dodging the fallen man. He dragged Victoria with him so she was also untouched. ”Are you okay?”

”Uh, yeah.” Victoria nodded.

Albert fished out his phone from his pocket and placed it in Victoria's hands. ”I leave the rest to you.” With that, he lost consciousness once again and collapsed on Victoria's shoulder.

With a little difficulty, Victoria gently placed Albert on the ground, using their backpacks as a pillow. She turned him on his side and wiped the blood that dripped from his head. Only then did she turn her attention to the phone Albert gave her.

”Hello?”

”Victoria!” Kin's anxious voice echoed. ”I heard a loud roar, is everything alright there?”

”Yeah, the situation just got diffused. But, Father, Albert got really hurt protecting me, he fainted just now. Can you call a healer to come?”

”They're already on their way.” Kin sighed. ”Seriously, what were you two doing in another city?”

”Another city?” Victoria repeated but feeling the pack of kids that just helped them staring at her, she quickly ended the conversation, ”anyways, come soon, Father. I love you, bye!”