I waved goodbye to Anna and dad as they made their way home from my bar. Turning back inside I looked around at the newly decorated tables and walls. I smiled around at my workers as they finished up the last details and preparing for all of our guests. Across the room, Rufus called my name.

"I'm coming, I'm coming." I said and yawning I walked back behind the bar and into the break room finding Ruffus getting reddy with a few of our other bartenders. I feel a tap on my shoulder and turn to see Han and Lee, my oldest friends, with trays balanced neatly on their shoulders ready to serve.

"Hey there, we’re ready to work when you are." Han said as he snuck a hand around Lee's waist, "Yeah, we're ready when you are Boss." Lee finished his cheeks pink. I nod and walk over to the table and taking off my jacket I clipped on my manager badge. Putting some water on my hand I run it through my hair to fix it up a bit and straighten out my braid.

"Well then what are we waiting for?" I said and walking back out into the bar I made a sign to one of our security guards to open the doors. "Let's get started." They opened the door to let in a few customers who were waiting by the door for us to open.

I put on a charming smile and greet our guests. After just a few minutes the place was packed and even I had to start lending a hand instead of observing. I was just coming back for my second round of drinks for a group of human and kit friends in a back table when I noticed two males sitting in a corner eyeing the group. I glared and as I did everything around me began tuning out everything except for the two men. My hearing sharpened and I could hear the men talking. The man on the left with slicked-back brown hair said, "-grabbing them and putting them in the back of the van."

The man on the right with braided blond locks replied, "Yeah will beat them into submission so we can loan them out to people. We'll get rich on them" I growl as I realise they were talking about the humans in the group. I turn towards them radiating anger. My coworkers near me gave me a questioning look but I just nod to the two and sign that I’ll take care of it.

I take the tray of drinks and make my way over to the group and pasting a pleasant smile on my face I set down the tray on the table. They all thank me for the drinks and when one of them saw my manager badge the asked, “Are you really the boss of this place?”

“Yes I am,” As I talked to them I kept an eye on the two men in the corner. I heard them say they were gonna jump em out by the back door, smirking on the inside I ask the group, “Hey we need some customers insight on how we did today. Would you like to stay behind for this?”

“Oh we would love that,” Said one of the male kits, “Wouldn’t we?”

“Yes that would be amazing, Mr Icekit,” his friends said.

I smiled, “Just call me Jack, Mr makes me sound old.”

They smiled back nodding a yes. With one last grin I turn and walk back to the counter letting Rufus know that the group would be staying after closing, he nodded. I looked out on the crowd and watched as sober friends helped their dunk companions back out into the night air with smiles on their faces. I looked at the clock, it said 11:45 pm, so I motioned to a bartender that this was enough for our opening night, to start closing up.

He nodded at me and turning I walk back into the break room and open the locker. I slid open a back panel and took out a small box. Opening it I sift through the many pairs of contact and then hearing a small sound behind me, I turn swiftly my hand going to my hidden knife. Behind me stood Han and Lee both with raised eyebrows and the matching look of excitement.

“Are we finally going back out?” Han asked.

“Should I alert everyone?” Lee asked.

I rolled my eyes at their readiness to fight, “No, there is just something I have to do to make sure my customers are safe.”

I turn back to the box in my hand, I opened a side drawer and took out a golden pair of contacts, “Guess its time for another sighting of the Goldenclaw.”

My eyes bright I smirked, Han and Lee smirked with me.

* * *

I was used to waiting in the shadows for my prey, waiting to wreak havoc on them. I stood by the back door with Han and Lee, waiting for the two men to come out. We had hoodies on with the hoods up hiding our recognizable facial features and hair. The door opened and looking over at it I saw the two men with their hands in their pockets coming out. As soon as there backs we turned I approached them.

A growl was low in my throat as I approached the two men. I stopped right behind them and placing my hands on their shoulders I squeezed really hard. "Hey fellas, we need to talk about you whispering," I said throwing them against a wall.

The men yelped at my touch and cold voice. They turned around from where I had thrown them with a glare on their faces and water rising from the ground. I flicked my finger and Han and Lee lept forward quicker than lightning and slammed them back against the wall by their throats, “Now, now.” Han sing songed.

“You have no right to glare at him.” Lee finished. Their claw powers overpowering theirs to keep the water at bay.

Their faces grew pale. "We weren't doing nothing mister. Ain't that right John?" The blond man on the left stated. His eyes never leaving mine. John whimpered like a kicked dog as I turned my eyes on him.

I growl low in my throat, "Lair I heard you talking with your friend earlier now would you like to tell me what you were saying you shall I remind you?"

The men in front of me cowered like a dog in front of its master upon seeing this my blood brothers dropped them with a disgusted look. I laugh at the frightened look on the blond-haired man's face, noticing there in his eyes was a cracked black claw mark, and reaching down I pull the man up by his caller till his face was right in front of mine. I then forced him to stare straight into my eyes and I displayed the gift that made me feared in every ally. I read the man's soul. Usually it was just pieces and parts, the events that were most painful for them.

This time though I saw his whole life and as I delved deeper and deeper into his soul my eyes began to heat up. I mutter to myself as I read what I see and feel in the man's soul, "Ahh I see, you are not a trustworthy guy at all. Ever since you were twelve when your parents died you learned to betray everyone you ever met as to not get attached to anyone. Smart but also stupid. You're a broken claw never found a place to call home, never found a pack and who would want you. Who would want someone who tortures poor innocent people and sells them for money."

The man's eyes widen as I lean my head back allowing a single cold tear to roll down my cheek. Closing my eyes I let go of the man's caller and then looking down at the terrified man in front of me. I sneer, "You are a fool for thinking you could get away with this."

Wind whipped around me and holding out my hand I formed a miniature wind cyclone. I blow it toward the two men who opened their mouths to scream but they were sucked up in my storm before they could. Flicking my wrist I send them flying out into the streets and whimpering in defeat they scrambled up and away. I sighed rubbing my eyes tiredly I and leaned my back up against the wall.

“Are you good?” Lee asked taking a step toward me.

“Yes...its just...I saw more then I’m used to and forming wind storms take a lot out of me.” I said rubbing my aching forehead.

Han grinned at me, “But it was fucking amazing, you were scary as shit fra.”

I grinned back at him, “It may have been a while but I know I'll never lose my touch. Now let's go see the group we just saved without them knowing.”

Falling in step with me, we walk back inside and into the bar area. There we saw the friends I had talked to and Rufus laughing while they all drank.

“Erik?” Han asked with surprised eyes looking at one of the male humans with a ruffled haircut, shaved on both sides.

He looked up and with a smile, he said, “Hey Han, Lee. What are you doing here?”

As my blood brothers went over to talk to there friend I walked back behind the bar as and took off my hoodie and contacts. I poured a glass of apple ale and downed it quickly, then poured another.

"Fra?"

I look up at Lee, my drink halfway up to my lips, “Yes?”

“I’d like to introduce someone to you”

"Mmm.” I hum taking a sip of my ale.

“This is Erik, he is really excited that you’ve opened up this bar for everyone, including humans.”

I look up at the two men the heat in my eyes flickering with my tiredness. Their eyes widened as they watched my eyes, I shook my head to clear the fog.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Erik,” I said holding out my hand.

He reached out and shook my hand an awed look on his face, “No, no the pleasures all mine. I’ve heard so much about you from my friends Lee and Han.”

"All good stuff I hope."

"Of course! They never say anything bad about you, they both praise you all the time.”

I chuckle as I watch Lee and Hans faces blush with embarrassment. Pushing my drink aside I leapt over the counter to give my blood brothers noogies. They laughed as I ruffled their hair and hugged them close. I then also ruffled Erik's hair, “Glad to meetcha Erik.”

We all went over to the table to sit with everyone but just as we got their a wave of dizziness overcame me and I leaned heavily against the table. Han and Lee looked at me worriedly, “Fra are you ok?”

"Ugh yeah just...a little tired...and dizzy, Lee did you and Han always look the same?”

"Uh oh." He said then turned to Rufus, “I think its best to get him to sleep.”

"Yeah," Rufus said, “I got this, you guys can take Erik and his friends home.”

"Ok, good night Fra get some sleep,” Han said touching his forehead to mine. I smile and then touched foreheads with Lee as well before letting Rufus lead me up the stairs into one of the rooms. Stretching and yawning I sat on the bed and look up at Rufus, “Thanks for helping me up here.”

"No problem, but may I ask what got you so tired? You're not back on the streets are you?”

"It’s just one night Rufus, they were going after Erik and his friends.”

"Jack, I get that you want to protect everyone but your just a kit even if you have the gift of spirit it’s still not enough to keep you from danger."

"I’m not a helpless kit Rufus and besides I can handle a couple of claws."

"I know Jack but one of these days you won’t be able to handle it."

"I’ll be fine, besides I have my blood brothers for back up.” I fell back against the pillows and closed my eyes.

"Fine," he said turning around hand heading back the way he came. I sighed and curled into a ball on the bed as my thoughts wander to when I had read the mans soul.

It had been stronger than ever before and then there was the time when I had focused in on the two men and everything else had disappeared. All my senses had been enhanced for those few moments and I had been able to concentrate on what I wanted. I’m so confused, why are all of my natural abilities being enhanced and changed? My life's a fucking mess.