To Glamek Stalker: Thank you so much for your review! It was really encouraging to me cuz I was beginning to think no one was reading my story. Anyway, I'm really sorry for borrowing Downy Ville from you. To be completely honest, I didn't know it was yours. I mean, I first read about it in one of your stories (love your writing, by the way) and I guess it just didn't click in my brain that it was your idea. Thankx for letting me use it though. I promise, you get full credit for creating it.

Disclaimer: I do not own Static Shock or any of its characters or events. I also do not own the city of Downy Ville. That is owned by Glamek Stalker, from whom I'm respectfully borrowing.

Hi all you peoples! Umm..yeah...here's the third chapter...hope you enjoy!


At exactly 5 o'clock that evening, Rioko hung up her apron and left her job; as it was the end of her shift. She walked down the street under the setting sun and headed back towards her depressed homeworld. Her walk was slow and depressed, as if something heavy weighed upon her mind. "Why? Why?" she ran through her head over and over. She walked through the busied streets of Dakota and made her way into the dark alley's of Downy. Ignoring the groups of gangs lingering on each corner, she made her way to her apartment where she unlocked her door and went inside to try and make a dinner of some kind. Seeing her circumstances she couldn't afford much food-wise, but she still managed to get by. After little time had passed, Rie was finished her make-shift dinner and was making her way into her bedroom where she gently picked up a piece of paper and studied it before leaving again. Attention Gangs— Gang Fight at the Docks; Gate 10; Tonight, 11:30. Rie knew that this fight would decide which gang would rule the city. She also knew she stood stay as far as possible from gate 10 of the docks that night, but still, she knew she had to go. She had to go and face the nightmare that had been plaguing her mind for so many years.

Afraid of what might happen; Rie was hesitant to walk out her door yet again. Regardless of her fear though, she grabbed a long, hooded coat she had in a nearby closet, left her apartment building, and stepped out onto the now night-stricken sidewalk. The night was darker then usual; eerie in a way. No one was in the streets, lit signs flickered out, and the dark night sky seemed to be starless as if it was painted with pure black. Rie walked somewhat hastily across the streets and through alley shortcuts she knew until she reached the deserted docks. There were few lights, so it was hard to see unless u knew what you were looking for. Rie pulled her hood up over her head so her face was no longer easily visible and hid behind a tall stack of crates. She pulled out a small pair of binoculars and began looking for her nightmare. She looked and looked, but saw nothing. After scoping out every corner, Rie decided to start at the beginning and look again. This time, she saw someone. It was Wade Johnson and his boys. Wade was the leader of the D-Side gang (as they called themselves) and was no doubt here to fight for the title of the best. But there was someone else. Rie focused her binoculars the best she could to try and see who the unfamiliar face was. She couldn't believe who she saw standing near Wade. It was Virgil! The very same Virgil who she had come to think was such a good kid. What the heck is he doing here? Rie asked herself.

Rie continued to question Virgil's appearance with D-Side, but her thoughts were quickly diverted when she caught out of the corner of her eye another gang coming out of the dark. Rie looked in curiosity since she did not know this particular gang. "Wait...it couldn't be..." staring deep into the dark, she saw yet another gang emerge just beside the one she just spotted. Their leader came out first. He was fairly tall, had tanned skin, green eyes, and spiked red hair streaked with blonde. "It's him." Rie's eyes narrowed to see the punk-looking young man before her. It was him. The boy from her nightmare had grown into this man. Francis... she grew almost sad to see him. Especially after seeing the sinister smile on his face.

Preoccupied by the sight of the spikey-haired teen, Rie didn't notice the two men sneaking up behind her. They came up to nearly two steps of reaching her when one of them accidentally stepped on a small piece of plastic. The small crackle couldn't be herd from far, but it was just enough warning for Rioko. Cautiously, she set down her binoculars and turned to face her opposers. Before her stood a very built young man of about nineteen years old, and another, also built, of about seventeen. But, as could be told from Rie's mocking smile, they didn't scare her a bit. The very moment one of them lunged out towards her, Rie dodged to the side. The other leaped in attempt to catch her, but her shadow-like appearance made her difficult to chase. The two fighters' desperately searched around to find her, but to no avail. After a few moments, the two made the fatal mistake of letting down their guards and next thing they knew, Rie appeared out of the shadows and knocked both of them to the ground where they preceded to fall unconscious. "Slow and weak..." she said under her breath. Rie didn't like to fight, but as was just seen, she knew how if she had to.

Turning back to her post, Rioko picked up her binoculars again and looked across the docks. She could no longer see the spikey-haired teen that plagued the back of her mind...or anyone else for that matter. All she could see was Virgil, hiding in a corner with a frightened look on his face. Rie knew he didn't want to be there; she knew she had to help him get away before he got hurt. Being careful not to be seen, Rie slipped behind each member of the opposing gangs. Within a minute, she found herself on the other side of the pier staring at Virgil from behind a tall stack of crates.

"It ends tonight!" All heads turned when Wade Johnson shouted those words. All of the sudden, the dock exploded with fighting. Teens from each gang fought anyone who stood in their way; using whatever they could as weapons to beat down those not on their side. Rie wanted to confront the spikey-haired teen she spotted before, but all her senses were now on a frightened Virgil. She darted out from her hiding place and quickly ran over to him.

"Virgil! What are you doing here?" Rie said as she approached Virgil.

"Rioko?! I should ask you the same question!" Rie could tell Virgil was scared and obviously didn't know what he had gotten into.

"That's not important now. Are you with D-Side?"

"Umm...well, no...not really...its hard to..." Virgil struggled in finding the right way to explain himself.

"Alright. Calm down. Listen to me, this is very important. You have to get out of here. Get out of the docks over that fence right there." Rie pointed at a short fence to the right of them.

"But what about you? You've gotta get away from here too."

"Look, Virgil, I meant to be here. You obviously did know what you were getting into. Just leave before you get hurt. I have to go." Rie shoved Virgil to the fence and argued with him until he finally began climbing.

Just then, the sound of a gunshot filled the air, and all the fighting stopped. It was the police. A helicopter flew over the fight with a spotlight blaring down on the stunned fighters. One teen pulled out a gun and shot the spotlight from the chopper and the rest began running away from the policemen now in hot pursuit. Rioko knew she couldn't let the spikey-haired teen escape without her knowing where he went, so she quickly ran from Virgil's side in attempt to catch him.

"Rioko!" Virgil shouted. Part of him wanted to climb that fence and get out of there, but for some reason he felt he couldn't leave his new-found friend behind. He ran after her; doing his best to follow her shadowy form.

Meanwhile, in the center of the docks, four policemen cornered two of the gang fighters. One of the cops fired a shot at one of the weapon-baring teens, but missed and shot a container marked 'toxic gas' instead. Within seconds, the large container exploded; causing a chain explosion of the entire stack of containers marked with the same warning. The light of the explosion lit the entire dock before covering it in a thick, purple colored gas. Everyone in the proximity of the gas began coughing and choking at the burning the gas caused as they inhaled it—yes, even Virgil, Rie, and the spikey-haired teen. Virgil lost sight of Rie in the gas, but knew he had to get out of there before he passed out. He quickly climbed a nearby fence and ran away from the docks as fast as he could. Even Rioko, despite her determination, fled from the docks after seeing the goal of her pursuit passed out on the ground.


The End. Haha...just kidding. The next chapter will be up soon:)