(The Mysterious Catman)

*Author's Note: Frederick focused chapter! Frederick is the younger brother of Anya Romanov and I hope y'all enjoy this chapter and hope everyone is having a wonderful Thanksgiving or just a wonderful day!*

*March 27th, 1941*

*2:41am*

The night was still lively at the beautiful city of Manhattan as everything was being watched by a man who was in his 40s dressed in a superhero costume with a cat symbol planted on the center of his costume.

"I shall protect the citizens of Manhattan for I am Catman! Defender of peace, truth, and honor!" Catman had spoken to himself as he did a herotic laugh as he noticed that a robbery was taking place which prompted him to intervene.

"Someone is in trouble! I must save this young woman!" Catman cried out to himself as he jumped down towards the alleyway as he suddenly found himself in between the two robbers and the young woman who appeared to look scared.

"W-Who are you?! Y-You just appeared out of nowhere?!" One of the robbers cried out in fear as he and his partner had taken a few steps back as they awaited their answer.

"My name is Catman! Defender of truth, honor, and peace and you criminals shall PAY!" Catman had responded back.

He quickly delivered a hard punch to one of the robbers which knocked him out cold as this caused the second Robber to drop his gun in fear as he began to put his hands up.

"W-Wait! I-I'll change my w-ways! J-Just d-don't kill me!" The second Robber had cried out in fear as he was met with laughter from Catman which made him laugh as well.

"Oh No, I'm gonna give you a taste of TRUE JUSTICE!" Catman had answered back with a smile as he quickly delivered a hard punch to the second robber as his cries were heard throughout the night.

*7:23am*

Frederick and his family were eating breakfast as they were watching the news broadcast on their radio as it was talking about the events of the night before.

"Today on the news. Sightings of a strange man wearing a cat-like costume were reported by many people across the city. It is believed that he is called Catman…" The radio had said in which brought great amazement on Fredreick's face as he began to speak.

"Woooow! Catman sounds so cool! He reminds me of Batman! One of my favorite superheroes! I bet he fights all types of cool crime throughout the night!" Fredreick had spoken to everyone at the table in a very upbeat tone of voice as this made Anastasia smile warmly back.

"I'm glad that someone is defending this city from crime because things can get pretty dangerous during the night.." Anastasia had spoken back to her son as she sat her plate down before doing the same for herself.

"That honestly takes courage cause I don't know if I can see myself running around in such an embarrassing outfit…" Anya had spoken to the pair in a tone of embarrassment as she felt Fredreick's hand touching her shoulder as he began to speak.

"And that's what makes Superheroes so cool! They don't care if they run around in tights! It's the content of their character that matters most! I am inspired to be a cool hero like Batman one day…" Frederick had spoken to his older sister as his words were met with nods of agreement from Anastasia and Casey.

"That's my boy…" Casey Newman had spoken to his son in a proud tone of voice as he was reading his newspaper while eating his breakfast in the process.

"And guess what? I know you're gonna be that hero! Just like Batman!" Anya had spoken back in a warm tone of voice as this had further brightened Frederick's day as the family continued to eat for the reminder of their time.

*2:12pm*

*Jackson Middle School*

It was the end of the day at Frederick's school as he and his friend were talking about the news that they heard earlier while they were walking home from a long day at school.

"Did yall hear about Catman! He's all over the news! He's just like Batman!" Frederick had spoken to his friend in a joyful tone of voice as he was met with nods of excitement from his two friends.

"I sure did, I hope we get a picture of him one of these days cause I really wanna know what he looks like" The young boy had spoken back to his friend as he had taken a sip of water from his canteen before putting it back down.

"Same here Billy but If I manage to see or get a picture of him then I will be the first one to tell you, I promise…" Frederick had spoken back to his friend as his words were met with a chuckle from Billy.

"I hope you show me, I wanna see what Catman looks like" Billy had spoken back to his friend as he was met with a thumbs up from Frederick as he noticed a car waiting for Billy.

"Oh, That's my parents but I'll see you tomorrow! I better see a picture of Catman!" Billy had spoken to his friend as he waved farewell as he ran towards the car.

"I will! You can count on me, my good friend!" Frederick had spoken back to Billy as he saw his friend get in the car as he saw it drive away as he had a smile on his face.

"I better get home cause this is where those bullies come! They always gotta pick a fight!" Frederick had said to himself as he continued to walk but at a faster pace as he saw an alleyway in which wasn't a big deal for him however he felt himself being tripped as he fell on the floor in which bruised his hand.

"Give me your lunch money or else!" The bully had spoken to Frederick in a threatening tone of voice as he extended his hands out for the money.

"I-I don't have any money but I also don't want to get beaten up as well!" Frederick had spoken back as he slowly backed up in caution.

"Oh really? Well then…" The Bully had spoken back to Frederick as he attempted to deliver a punch towards him which caused the young boy to close his eyes in fear HOWEVER.

"Who dares attempt to harm a good citizen! I am Catman! Defender of truth, honor, and PEACE!" Catman cried out in a booming voice as this prompted Frederick and The Bully to look up as they saw Catman standing on top of the building as he quickly jumped in between the pair.

"W-Who are you?!" The Bully cried out in surprise as he found himself taking a few steps back in caution.

"And who am I? I'm Catman, defender of truth, honor, peace, and JUSTICE!" Catman cried out in joy as he got closer to the kid and gently flicked him on the nose which surprised him.

"I-I thought you were gonna hurt me.." The Bully had called out in surprise as he was met with Catman shaking his head.

"I don't harm kids, however I will give them lectures on how to be a good person, Never bully others because it's a very wrong thing to do! You'll never know what that person is going through so always spread kindness and love!" Catman had advised The Bully as he gently placed his hand on the kid's shoulder.

"Is that clear, Kid?" Catman had spoken to The Bully once more in a stern tone of voice as he was met with nods of agreement from the kid.

"I understand, I'm sorry for attempting to rob and hurt you, My name is Timmy by the way…" Timmy had spoken to Frederick in a more calm tone of voice as he and Frederick gave each other handshakes.

"It's all good, My mother always taught me to forgive and love others so I must do the same for you so wanna be friends?" Frederick had asked Timmy as he question was met with Timmy nodding his head in agreement as the friends turned around to see Catman gone.

"Wait?! W-Where's Catman?! He was just there and I forgot to take a picture of him as well?!" Frederick had spoken to himself in surprise as he looked around to see where Catman had gone off to as this was being watched by Timmy.

"It's strange, He was in broad daylight yet nobody heard or even saw him? Is he truly someone like Batman? Who only appears when someone is in trouble? Or Is he someone that exists but just wants to be noticed? I guess we'll never know…" Timmy had spoken to himself as he looked up towards the clear blue sky with a smile on his face as this was being watched by Catman.

"And my work is done, If anyone is in trouble or anything, I will always show myself for I'm Catman! Defender of truth, peace, honor, and justice!" Catman cried out to himself with a smile on his face as he quickly set off before disappearing into the day awaiting for the next time he will be called...