An American batman in Nerima

Chapter 5: Hyena

By Crystal Setsuna

Terry stood on top of a roof scanning the area after sneaking out from his grandmother's house though it was a little difficult with his little brother staying in the same room. He was checking out the night life in Nerima as Batman but hadn't really found any trouble which was partly driving him crazy. He was actually looking forward to meeting his grandfather but the elder man had never came home from his trip to the Tendo's which for some reason seemed to worry his mother and grandmother but it wasn't because he hadn't returned home. They mentioned that if he tried to start up some stupid pact again that they would both pound him into the pavement.

Deciding to head back he extended his wings and ignited his rockets taking to the skies over the small town heading in the direction of his grandmother's when he noticed a girl standing up against a large man in some kind of animal costume. Dropping down close by he was shocked when he realized that it wasn't a costume, the man had been genetically altered severely to resemble a Hyena and wore only blue jeans and sneakers.

"Move little girl or I might have to hurt you." The man said, half cackleling as he couldn't seem to stand still while always seeming to bounce on his heels like in those old fighting games he saw once.

"No, I won't let you hurt anyone else." The girl said with an eerily familiar voice. Upon closer inspection he realized it was that Ranko girl he met earlier that day. She barely dodged as the man swiped a huge clawed hand at her. "Your crime spree is over freak!"

"And here I thought I was on vacation." Terry said smirking as he drew the attention of both the girl and man.

"Stay out of this!" Ranko hissed, "He's mine!"

"Nice Halloween costume punk, but you better stop playing batman." The hyena man snorted, "The bat's in the states.

"Don't be so sure of that, dreg." Terry said releasing a batarang in each hand.

"Don't ignore me!" Ranko snapped kicking the hyena man hard in the stomach causing him to double over for a moment before reaching up to grab her by the face lifting her off the ground.

"Hands off!" Terry shouted launching both batarang's. The first striking the man in the wrist making him lose his hold dropping Ranko to the ground and the other striking him in the back of the head. It didn't seem to faze him more than that as he turned towards Terry and started throwing punches and slashes with his claws which Terry easily weaved in between while silently thanking his mother for her lessons as they were helping a lot. He smiled as e saw Ranko climbing to her feet and getting back into a fighting stance. Terry kicked the man in the stomach making him tumble towards Ranko who hit him in the back driving him back to Terry who jumped in the air delivering a round house kick to the side of his head knocking him out.

"Who are you?" Ranko demanded.

"I'm Batman." Terry said before launching into the sky as he heard sirens approaching.

"Get back here!" Ranko screamed angrily as Terry flew off knowing that she would be okay with the man out of action and the police now arriving on the scene. He had to admit that she was a great fighter but he had to wonder just what she was doing taking on whoever that man was or who the man was to begin with. He promised himself that he would find out the following day as he wanted to find out a little more about the girl because for some reason he just couldn't get her out of his head.

Hi, just a small update for now letting everyone know that I'm back and will be working on my stories some more.