ing brightly in the eastern mountain, spr

leaves. Beside it is a tall mango tree. That is where I am placing these chopped woods. This place is somewhat hilly and going down while carrying a bundle of woods will be a struggle. But not for me. My strong arms do not feel the weight of woods. That's an advantage of not being human. I am about to finish piling the woods when I hear a loud flapping sound. I tilt my head trying to receive the sound wave from the directio

itors are," I say with my

ly, the wind blows and a pungent odor travels through my nostrils. Blood. One o

le must be

high, big tree. I watch at them from the top without them noticing me. Goosebumps sprang over my arms as I watch the next thing that happened down.

e these

rtless! I jump from the tree landing in the far back of them without noise. My fists are tucked into the pockets of my loose denim pants. I clear my throat to attract the

r. Five huge and strongmen over one ski

n a harsh tone. He faces me and gives me a 'who are

ir while throwing me a stern look

kneeling on the ground and her hand is stopping

their index fingers readily placed on t

rl alone," I

rous laughter. The man who seems to be the leader talk

u to tell u

lace this useless woman?" The tall, thin

l," I say in a low

r you!" The other man

mpanion. "Why don't we give her an exciting gam

ong, because now I can feel my adorable and perfectly trimmed fingernails transforming into sharp claws. My lips curl into a devilish smile as I

is surprises you,

t. My sharp claws shine as the ray of sun strikes it. My eyes turn fiery. Like there is a fire

You are

towards me but I am already in front of him touching his weapon with one hand be

ink you're

ighten my grip and bend

Your weapon is

fail to react immediately. I abruptly snatch the wrecked gun and use it to hit the man'

ot h

he trees. The three other men start to shoot me but all their bullets miss to touch my skin as I quickly leap in all directi

nce aggressive men now look terrified. Their knees

changed my mind. I

eir eyes. They turn to see each oth

ave to be

t is a better option for them. Any

o are you

I accept his powerful blow on my face. It tilts my face to the side. I taste blood

e," I co

I throw my right arms into the air with my claws ready to tear flesh.

He screams touching his wo

his abdomen making him vomit and throw a punch to the other two men in their faces. Considering my non-human strength, one kick and punch is enough for them to fall to

just like that. I am afraid that this encounter with them might spread throughout the town. My tranquil life

n gushing out with every contact of my claws to their bodies. Their screams are like curses to me. The smell of blood mixes up with the cold air. I was all bloody when I stop. My white tank and blu

h her, I realized that she's no longer a girl but a woman. She seems so confused and unable to move. My claw

e. I won't hurt you."

yells in pain with her right leg.

an I touch y

efully place my arms under her thighs and back. I carry her in

nting to the dead men.

em," I answer her emotionless

quiet 'til w