Chapter 1

"Azusa, get off your butt and get ready for karate! Your the person who wanted to learn how to protect yourself!"

"Alright, alright I'm coming!"

Mom woke me up from a nap. Honestly I was enjoying it and she just woke me up. I got into my clothes for karate. I walked downstairs after getting dressed.

"Azusa, please make sure you hide ears and tails."

"Mom, I'm not stupid. Just because I'm part animal and it's rare and I'm magical, it doesn't mean that I won't stay safe."

"I know, I just don't want you to get hurt. And I do know that there are others out there like you but even then."

Just like my mom said, I'm part animal. Technically mythical creature. Only 10% Of the world population is like that, and that's a really small amount. There are other animals like raccoons, foxes, squirrels, etc. And then there are mythical creatures like me. Phoenix, Twin Tails, etc. We also have magical powers. I'm a Twin Tailed Cat. My powers are athleticism and I have qualities of a natural cat.

"We're here honey. Now hide your ears and tails."

"Yes mother dearest."

I rolled my eyes and then hid everything. I hopped out of the car and headed into the building. I opened the door and saw kids in street clothes kicking eachother. I took my shoes and sock off and sat on a chair up close to the class. I stared in admiration of how advanced they were and looked. Then all of a sudden I felt something touch my shoulder.

"Hey, are new?"

I jumped out of my seat and yelled. The class looked at me. I felt embarrassed. I would be surprised if I wasn't blushing but I new I was. I sat back down in my seat.

"Sorry, keep going."

The class continued class. I looked at the boy. He had two different colored eyes. One was a light brown and the other was blue. They matched very well with his dark red hair.

"Are you crazy? I could've been kicked out."

"Oh, our sensei doesn't do that. He's much nicer than he looks. Anyway are you new?"

"Um, yea I'm new. What about it?"

"Just wondering. Me and my friends haven't seen you around before."

"Your friends?"

"Yea. We take care of check everyday for the classes. So we know everyone. Buuuut, your name was never in the program."

"Guess that makes sense."

"If you'd want, I'll help you in class."

"I'd like that."

"Alright. See ya in class. I'm Blaze by the way"

"See ya. And I'm Azusa."

So I waited for the class to end. Once everything was done Blaze helped me throughout class and taught me some new things like strikes and blocks and etc. I had told mom that I would walk home so she wouldn't be picking me up. Blazes parents and his friends parents were all chatting.

"This is Zane, Elias and Katelyn."

Zane was quiet and he wore tons of gray, black and white. Elias was energetic and always looking for action. Katelyn had unusual light blue hair. She was a real athletic sporty girl.

"Oh sweet, there's another girl. I could use a girlfriend."

"Nice to meet you! I'm Elias! And that's Katelyn! What's your name?"

"Um M-m-my n-n-names A-Azusa."

"Jesus Elias. Stop it your scaring her."

Katelyn dug her knuckles into Elias's head. I sat down on a punching bag that was laying on its side.

"Why don't you run that threw your thick skull."

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry!"

I chuckled.

"You can call me Kate by the way."

"Ok, I like to be called Azu."

"Yo, Zane come say hi." Blaze called.

Zane looked over silently. He walked over and squated down. I scooched back against the wall. A golden light started to glow around his head and his back. When the light faded there was a pair of ear and a wolf tail.

"You sprained your ankle."

He looked down at my ankle.

"U-um it's nothing. I'm completely fine."

"It looks painful."

"I'm fine really. And what's with the ears and tail."

"I'm part wolf."

"Oh ok."

'Someone like me huh? I didn't think I'd find someone in my town.'

"Are you gonna walk around with a sprained ankle? I could easily heal it."

Um s-sure. Fine, I guess."

"It might hurt a little."

Zane stuck out his hand and gave me a small rag. I think it was for me to bite. He put his other hand near my ankle. This time a dim blue light illuminated. My ankle started to hurt. I bit down on the rag and gripped his hand. It stopped about 2 minutes later. I let go of his hand and blushed a little.

"Sorry. Was I holding too tight?"

"Your fine. Keep the rag."

"Thanks."

"Ooooooh. Zane helped someone!"

Kate nudged him with her arm.

"Is it that big of a deal?"

"Oh yea. Here's the truth Azu, Zane doesn't help many people. You must be special."

After that I started my walk home. I balanced on the edge of the sidewalk with my arms out.

"Mmm. I wonder if I should tell at least Zane about myself, him being like me and all. "

I walked across an alley and heard something. It was like a scrape. I stepped cautiously into the alley. It was too quiet. I heard someone jump towards me. I allowed my ears and tails to show. I jumped up and clinged my tail to the wall. I knew then and there that it was going to be a rough battle.