A/N: I probably should've said something in the prologue. This story is actually from the game APB: Reloaded. San Paro is a made up city, and the enforcers are actually worse than cops. They basically do anything in their power to stop criminals from causing chaos in San Paro. And by anything, I mean they're allowed to beat the living hell out of criminals, drug mules, and even have the permission to kill them without getting in trouble themselves.

With that said and done, enjoy!

Blood for Blood

~Chapter 1~

"There! All done!" Birth smiled as he looked at his work. About ten stitches in the girl's skull, and it was wrapped tightly with some gauze. "You feelin' alright, little Rabbit?"

"Yeah. Thanks," she smiled, looking up at him with her own smile. He nodded, helping her off the counter and back into the front where he stayed.

"So, you're new here, huh?" he asked, both taking a seat on a stool.

"Yes. I was supposed to come here to look for an art school, but the storm got here before I could make my appointment," she explained, smiling sheepishly as she looked down at the wooden floor. "I'm sorry for coming in without your permission, Birth. I just needed to get out of the rain."

"It's fine. As long as you're not an enforcer, you're fine," he replied, patting her shoulder. "So, art school, huh? What were you gonna study?"

"Animation and visual arts. I actually had a sketchbook, but I'm pretty sure it's ruined now."

"Man, that sucks. I'm sorry, Rabbit. Huh. I remember I used to love making art. Then those fuckin' enforcers came in without any reason and ruined everything I had!"

"Why?"

"I dunno. They didn't say. Just came in, beat the shit outta me, destroyed anything I had, then left. Everything I had spent my life to get was gone in a matter of sixty seconds."

"These... Enforcers... what exactly are they?"

"Oh, right! I didn't tell you! Well, what would you like to hear about first? The criminal gangs, or the enforcer gangs?"

"Enforcers, please."

"Haha, aight. Well, there are two gangs for the enforcers. The Praetorians and the Prentiss Tigers. After Jane Derren was made mayor, she allowed those damned enforcers to try and get control of San Paro. She fucked up, basically. Those goddamned enforcers seem to do more damage. I mean, fuck! We're having an open war on the streets, doing twice the damage to this city!"

"Then why have enforcers?"

"I dunno. Guess they wanted the criminals eliminated. They didn't expect that we'd have a war."

"And what about the criminal gangs? I remember you said something about G-Kings?"

"Yeah! Like the enforcers, there are two criminal gangs! G-Kings, which I belong to~, and the BloodRoses. I don't really like 'em, but as long as they're cause havoc to those CSA, then they're fine by me!"

"I saw a few taggings around town when I got here. They said BloodRoses on them. Also met someone named Suji. Do you know him?"

"Suji? I've heard of 'em, but never really got around to actually trying to get to know him."

"Huh. He seemed... nice... Do you happen to know anyone named Gumball? I also met him at the skate park. He was funny!"

"Hell yeah, I know Gumball! He's also a G-King! Cousin of Zombie, too! Great guys!"

"Zombie?"

"G-King. The more you're around me, the more you'll meet people who's a G-King."

"So, you're just adopting me now?"

"Do you not want me to?"

"Nah, I'm fine with it."

"Good! Then when this rain clears up, we'll go meet Gumball. Dude's pretty cool, and you already kinda know him!"

"Okay! Thanks, Birth!"

"No problem," Birth held out his arms, allowing Rabbit to embrace him. "Welcome to the G-Kings, little bunny."

"That my new nickname now?" she asked, looking up to meet his gaze. He nodded.

"Yep! For me only!" he replied, patting her head. He quickly recoiled when he heard her yelp in pain, apologizing multiple times.

.-'XXX'-.

The storm didn't seem it wanted to lighten up. Fucking marvelous. Birth and Rabbit continued talk about this and that. He learned that she was from northern California. When he asked if her town was beautiful like everyone had always described Cali, he got back this wonderful answer: It was a fucking shithole, and I'm glad to be away from there. Well then!

During their conversation, Rabbit also mentioned an enforcer: LaRocha. This wasn't something that Birth enjoyed hearing. Apparently, LaRocha had hinted to make her an enforcer if her art never went anywhere.Now, Birth didn't have anything against LaRocha, except that he was an enforcer. But he didn't want that fucker anywhere near his Rabbit. Nope. She belonged to the G-Kings now. Not those Praetorians.

Of course, Birth didn't say anything! He just told her to beware of those fuckers; told her that they wouldn't attack as long as they didn't know she belonged to the gang. He wanted to keep her safe. In a way, Rabbit reminded him of himself. She loved creating things, and making art. She even wanted to make a living off of it like he had! The only thing she was missing was getting the living hell kicked out of her, and those damned enforcers ruining everything she worked so hard to get! And he would be damned if that ever happened to her. If needed, he would start World War III to keep them from hurting her. Rabbit was a nice girl, and dammit, he wasn't going to let them corrupt her.

"So, you're gonna stay here with me, right?" Birth asked as he looked outside at the pouring rain. "Or, do you have a place to stay?"

"Nah. Really, I was hoping I could get to my appointment and back home to aunt before nightfall," she replied, putting her head down.

"Well, I'm not tryin' to be weird, but I do like you," Rabbit's confused and surprise face made him shake his head quickly. "I mean I like who you are! You remind me of me, ya know? You're an artist, and I'd hate to see someone hurt you."

"Oh! Haha. Well, I was actually gonna go find a place to stay around here. And if not, then go sleep in a tree or something," she confessed, giggling a bit, and dear God, Birth had never heard anything so adorable in San Paro. She sounded like a child, almost.

"Well, you're stayin' here then!" he told her, nodding his head. She smiled, thanking him quietly. Really, he knew he could trust this girl. And if he couldn't, well then, he'd go after her with his beautiful gun. He'd also have the G-Kings help if he couldn't get her himself.

They didn't do too much after that. The two just hung out, really. Made a few jokes, shared some past adventures, and even talked about the future they planned before finding San Paro's true colors. Really, Birth had his life. He was a designer, but after those enforcers thought he was with the G-Kings, they ripped everything away from him. Back then, he wasn't with the G-Kings, but he was now. Rabbit also found her sketchbook outside. Most of the art inside was ruined by the storm, but there was a couple pictures that could be saved. To him, it kind of resembled the BloodRoses. He frowned at this. Had the enforcers saw this work, they would probably beat her and destroy her belongings, too.

Finally, it was almost four o'clock, and the storm had passed. Birth was locking up his beloved building, Rabbit waiting patiently behind him. Like Birth had promised, he was going to take her to fully meet Gumball. He smiled at how patient she was. Quiet and polite. No one would believe she was a G-King! Not even the enforcers! As long as the criminals knew who she was, they wouldn't mess with her. Especially the G's. They all respected Birth, so why would they piss him off by trying to hurt the one he now protected? That would be like his past; those damned enforcers destroying his property. The stuff he spent years making enough money to buy, and then they ripped it away from him in a matter of sixty seconds. Those bastards.

But now, Birth decided to focus on the present. Rabbit was happily walking by his side, admiring the cloudy skies above that still threaten to pour with the angel's tears. She was so happy, despite missing her appointment. 'She could've got into that art school,' he thought, the images of the few pictures he saw flashing in his mind. 'She could've gotten into that school and probably did something amazing. But this storm kept her from doing that.' He frowned. She had missed her opportunity to make something greater of herself, and instead of being sad about it, here she was, smiling like a child on Christmas. Maybe it didn't mean that much to her. Maybe she didn't mind missing her appointment. Birth didn't know. All he knew right now, was that he had a new friend. One that he was going to protect. And he was going to do just that by making sure the rest of the G-Kings knew that Rabbit was going to be with them. The G-Kings were a tight crew. Of course they would protect their new member.