Hi guys!

Sorry this took a while, my computer has been acting up a lot.

Some of the new characters will be in this, hope it's okay! I mad up the Street Survivors, I know the name sukz. It's just the first thing i thought of...heh heh...

Enjoy!

Street Life

Chapter 9

Somewhere, deep underground, running through filthy water was a 19 year old boy with dark hair. His speed was impressive considering his arms were full with items that he had to carry with him. He completely ignored the dirt, rats and nasty stench of the tunnel he was in, for he was very used to them. His only worry was to get back in time to save a dear friend of his.

The boy looked down at his stolen watch one more time. He was doing well. He hadn't spared any time in his mission. It even looked like he would beat his record.

'Give Ali Cat a run for her money' he thought, then he smirked 'Yeah, right'

He felt relief run through him as the ending of the tunnel became visible. He put on one more burst of speed and dashed through the large opening.

The boy stared around at the room he just entered. This room was the largest one you could find in the sewers, so it was filled with many homeless people, mostly keeping to themselves.

He looked over the whole room, until his eyes fell on the people he was looking for.

Over in the far corner was a group of people. You could tell that most of them were related.

The boy rushed over to them. As he got closer he could see the little boy lying in the middle, with a pained look on his face.

An 18-year-old girl with violet hair and a 12-year-old with brown hair looked up as he neared them.

"Panther!" cried the other teenager, "Thank God, you're hear, we were getting really worried"

The boy, 'Panther', knelt down next to the girls, "How's he doing, Viper?"

"Not good, the poison is spreading fast, we had better hurry"

"Right, Raven," he said turned toward the younger girl, "I suggest you get your family away from here they wont want to see this…"

The girl sniffed, but nodded. Panther felt sorry for her and her family. It was her oldest sibling, Jake who laid, very unwell on the floor. The poor boy had been bitten by a snake that he hadn't spotted in the filth of the sewer, and now he was paying the price.

Panther and Viper watched as the 12-year-old spoke to her family in her native tongue and led them away from the young boy on the floor. Raven herself returned, and knelt back down. Panther didn't press the matter knowing that he wouldn't be able to convince her to leave, no matter what.

Gently, Panther reached over and placed the boy's bitten ankle on top of a pillow he had brought with him.

"Viper, hand me the herbs in that small pot." he requested.

The girl did what she was told and watched silently as Panther brought out a knife from a hidden compartment in his belt.

He brought the knife over to the boy's leg. Pausing to say, "Best you don't look, Sharon" he told the young girl, using her real name instead of her nick-name to try calm her down a little.

Raven nodded and buried her head into Viper's side, while Viper held her tight.

Once Panther was sure she wasn't looking, brought the knife down to Jake's leg and cut the snake bite open. Blood began to pour out of the cut, Panther had to move quickly. He was just glad that Jake was asleep or that would have been very painful for him.

Panther opened the pot of herbs and very gently rubbed it all over the split bite.

"That should do it, Viper, bandages please."

Using the white material he was given, Panther wrapped the wound up very firmly to stop the blood flow and to let the herbs settle.

"There, you can look now, Raven"

Raven pulled out of the arms of the older girl and crawled over to her brother. She looked up at the boy and smiled, "Thank-you a lot, Nathan" she whispered.

Panther smiled. Little Raven was one of the only people that got away with calling him by his real name.

"We'll leave you and your family now, but when your brother wakes up, make sure he takes this," He handed her the last of the items, a small bottle, filled with a clear medicine.

Raven nodded, then called her family over. Both Panther and Viper got up and walked away, giving the family a bit of privacy.

The two walked off in silence, a comfortable one that Panther and Viper shared, they just enjoyed each others company. Viper gently slipped her hand into Panther's (her bf) before asking:

"So, how was the trip?"

"Good except the herb shop. Small place, not much room to move"

Viper knew what he meant. As you probably guessed, there was no money where they lived and most things had to be stolen, no matter how much they didn't like doing it.

"Who's around?" Panther asked

Viper knew what he meant, once again, "I think Buggy badgered L.K into taking him to that park just outside of town. Nice little place and Buggy deserved a bit of a break."

Panther nodded, "What about Ali Cat and Foxi?"

"They are around somewhere, I think they went to check on that boy that A.C found a few days ago."

Panther felt his eyes narrow, Viper noticed.

"What's up?"

"It's that boy A.C brought back, I'm still not sure it was safe to let him into the base so easily…"

Flash Back

Panther, Viper and Foxi, a black girl with dark red hair were sitting in the base for the Street Survivors, the group they all belonged to. It was just a small place but a small place that only they knew about, so it worked.

The three of them were waiting for Ali Cat to return with the goods from Don's corner shop, she was taking a long time, must have run into some trouble.

They all looked up when they heard echoing footsteps coming down the tunnel leading up to the base.

"Hiya, Ali! 'Bout time you got b-"

Foxi's words were totally cut off as she stared at the girl who had walked in. Well, really she wasn't staring at the girl, she was staring at what she was carrying over her shoulder. An injured boy.

"Can I get some help here?" Ali Cat asked, obviously struggling to carry both the boy and the goods she had stolen.

The three others ran over. Foxi helped steady her best friend as Viper took the goods and Panther gingerly lifted the boy away and to the floor.

"Man, not in good shape is he? Where the heck did you find him?" Panther commented.

Ali Cat shook her head, "I know, I found him like this. Some men just dumped him in an alley and left him there. Lucky I found him."

Panther looked up, "Why did you bring him here?"

Ali Cat looked surprised, "Well, I wasn't going to leave him was I? He needs help, that's what we do" she said with a hint of sarcasm.

"I know that, I will help him. What I meant was why , did you bring him to the base?"

Ali Cat turned slightly pink, "Well…er…I just…um…"

Foxi caught on, "You like him? God, you only just found the guy."

Viper joined in, "It's love at first sight, how cute"

Ali Cat hissed at them just like a real cat would do. Most people would laugh but with Ali Cat it just suited her, hence the name Ali Cat.

Foxi looked the boy over, "I can't blame you though, girl, quite a looker ain't he? But don't tell L.K I said that"

Panther butted in, "Okay, enough lovey crap, question is, what are we going to do with him? He can't stay here"

"Why not?" all three girls said at once.

Panther rolled his eyes, "Only a part of the group stays here, you know that. You'll have to take him somewhere else."

"Can't we leave him here for now, at least until he wakes up? We'll need to watch him, his injuries could get infected or something" Ali Cat said

"Yeah, I agree," Foxi added "besides, he would make a good addition to the group, we could ask him when he wakes up."

Panther still looked against the idea. Ali Cat and Foxi sent a pleading look Viper's way.

"Let him stay, Panther" Viper spoke up, "If what Ali Cat says is true, and some guys dumped him here, there isn't much chance of him wanting to go back to where ever he came from. We'll give him a chance and see"

Panther scowled at Viper. Ali Cat and Viper looked hopeful, Panther rarely went against his girlfriend's wishes. Sometimes she was the only one who could get through to him.

Panther sighed, "Fine, he stays but as soon as he wakes up, we'll see what he wants and go from there."

With that the leader walked out of the base leaving the girls to deal with the boy.

End Flash Back

"What have you got against him?" Viper asked her boyfriend.

"Nothing, I just think it was a stupid move to let him in without knowing anything about him."

"Well, as far as I know, he's still sleeping, we just have to wait for him to wake up then we can sort it all out."

That's it, sorry it was a bit rushed and short, but like I said, my computer keeps going wrong.

I'll c u guys around!

Bye!

Drentai Dragon