Hey guys! Sorry it took a few months to get back to writing, but I have excuses: not having a computer of my own, work, preparation for college, laziness, and trying to think up some more story events.

Anyway, at least I can say I'm back!

Also, just to remind you guys that the OC submission is closed for now; I might open it up again later, but I have all the characters I need right now. Thank you to everyone who submitted a character!


Out in an old warehouse on the outskirts of Savanna Central, several Conduits were meeting around a large table up in the office above the warehouse floor.

Sitting at the far end of the table was an arctic fox, a bored scowl on his face as he leaned back in his chair, his arms crossed. Beside him was a snow leopard, more preoccupied with her phone than anything else as she chewed noisily on a piece of gum.

Further up the table was a raccoon, the youngest animal there - however, the stone-cold stares she gave everyone let them know she was not one to be trifled with. Across from her sat a large polar bear, sitting quietly as he stared at the animal at the head of the table - a large ram, dressed in a business suit with larger-than-normal horns.

"Mimi, pay attention!" The ram snapped, the snow leopard rolling her eyes before putting her phone down, though she blew a bubble in his direction with her gum. "Now then... Unfortunately, you all were the only ones who seemed to share the same ideas as me - a Conduit utopia, where all 'normal' animals are gone and all conduits can live in peace."

He stood up, pacing around the table.

"We've all seen the reports about thieving, murdering conduits and the havoc they've wreaked - they have no place in our utopia. Therefore, once we wipe this city clean of any 'normals', we can focus on hunting them down. In the meantime, however, we must discuss a potential problem: the 'Origami Angel', as the public have taken to calling him. He has been trying to show how Conduits and normal animals can work together - but we all know that will fail in the long run."

He returned to the head of the table.

"But still, despite the fact the police refuse to tell the public his name, this 'Origami Angel' has still managed to gain the public's trust, as well as begin recruiting conduits to help him spread his foolish ideals. However, he seems to have mastered his powers, and will likely try to stop us should he learn of our plans. Therefore, he will be our first priority - kill the 'Origami Angel', and then we can focus on our plan in earnest."


We all quickly rushed to the lobby, wondering what the hell was going on, and stopped in shock at what we saw. The entire lobby of the ZPD precinct was in ruins, with many animals wounded... and a few staying horrifyingly still.

"Someone call an ambulance!" I yelled as I rushed over to the nearest wounded and began placing pieces of paper on his wounds, trying to soak up the blood covering his chest. The animal groaned, which I took as a good sign; if he could feel pain, he was still conscious.

The officers who'd sustained minor injuries or had just arrived to see what all the commotion was about began doing their best to help those injured in the blast; several detectives tried scouring the area or interviewing those still able to talk for clues as to who or what had done this.

When the ambulances arrived, they took one look before opening their doors and beginning to apply medical treatment to the wounded. I backed off as several paramedics rushed over to check the animal's wounds, but my eyes widened as I saw Clawhauser's large body being carried away on a stretcher. He was the one who'd told me when the public had named me the 'Origami Angel', the one who'd shared his secret stash of sugary snacks with me whenever I got back.

"Who... who could have done something like this?" Judy asked, horrified, staring around.

"I honestly have no idea." I said, clenching my fists. "But when I find out who's responsible... I will make them pay."


Sorry the chapter's not as long as I wanted it to be, but don't worry - there's more to come! Besides, this introduced the villains, so that's something - right? Anyway, hopefully I'll be able to write some more soon - I begin another rec camp job on Monday.

Also, wish me luck - I'm heading off to college on the 27th!