Annie was never one to be too hot-headed. She knew emotions were too volatile to depend on, you had to balance them out with cold logic or you'd risk making a mistake.

Well this might be a mistake, but Annie didn't care.

"What's going on, here?" The group of boys before her grow quiet. When they see her, Annie can tell they are feeling the word fuck itself.

"Nothing, m'am." One comes forward, laying the charm on thick. Pfft, kid must think she's stupid to not realize only divine intervention can save them at this point.

"What are you doing to that cat then?" The words come out calculated and deadly as she directs her gaze to the scruffy thing shivering in the tallest boy's hand. The one next to him has a knife open. it doesn't take Sherlock to figure out what they were planning.

"That thing is dangerous! It-"

"Yeah, I know a two legged kitten can be terrifying." Blue eyes burn as turns to face them. "I don't like bullies, so let's keep this short. Give me her on the count of three or I'll kick your ass into next Wednesday. One-"

That's all that's needed to send the thugs running. The cat is thrown up into the air, amid all the chaos, but before any harm could be done, Annie catches her safely.

"Got ya," The kitten nuzzles her chin in response, and Annie lets the slightest smile slip. "You're dad's been worried sick, let's get you home." She tucks the ball of fuzz deep in her warm coat and took off out of the alleyway.

"Oh thank god you found her!" As Annie approaches him, Armin rushes up to take the kitten in his arms. "I was so terrified when I couldn't find Andromeda." He coos a bit as he brushes the gray fuzzball. "What happened?"

"Some rich kids with too much time on their hands were tormenting her," Annie growls as she remembers the scene. "I was lucky to track them down before anymore harm came to Andromeda." She scratches the kitten head, trying to cool down a bit.

"Shit, how old were they? You don't want to deal with parents filing a lawsuit."

"They were just middle-schoolers. And I didn't hurt them, just made them piss their pants."

Armin laughs at the comment and Annie tries stay calm as she feels a blush creeping up her neck. Good lord why did he have such a nice laugh?

"Even though I can't thank you enough." Armin beams so brightly he outshines the sun. "I really need to repay you somehow."

"Naw you don't-" Annie's cut off when she feels a threatening presence behind her. Slowly she turns around to see another group of boys have gathered around, except this time they're twice the size of the kids she scared off.

"You the girl that hurt my little bro?" A guy that looks similar to the sweet talking kid drawls out.

"You mean the ugly hellspawn that looks like you?" She quirks an eyebrow up as a challenge.

"Annie.." Armin sighs. There side consists of one boxer, a blond nerd, and a two-legged kitten. They don't stand a chance against a gang of 6 feet men.

"Don't worry." She gives a small grin. "I got this." Annie turns to face the others, a dangerous aura radiating off of her. "I didn't do nothing to your brothers, but I doubt you'll believe the truth. Armin-" He looks up at the sound of his name. "How about I deal with these assholes and we get the some drinks?"

"This isn't the time to ask me on a date,"

"Is that a yes?" Before he can reply she starts smiling like a madwoman and approaches the gang. "Let's make this quick," Slowly Annie cracks her knuckles. "Who's up first?"

A.N. Been in a writing slump lately, not my best work. I wanted to use this "hold my kitten while I fight" prompt I saw.