"Are you shittin' me? Is he really just sleeping there?" One figure asked.

"We have prints came back off the body, all we need is his and compare them."

"Can the Coroner tell us how he died?"

"Are you kidding me, this was all I could get in short notice." The second figure said, the first figure was about to enter but the Lieutenant stopped them.

"Remembered, kid gloves. We don't know the whole story yet. We don't want to step on any influential toes. Just inquiring." He advised but he was looking directly at the first one when saying it as if a reminder.

Setting sun...water bright orange and a pier...

His eyes were moving rapidly underneath his closed eyelids as he focused hard.

A figure sitting next to him

"Just focused...harder." His eyes moving faster until...

"You WORTHLESS PIECE OF SHIT!" The man screamed and delivered such a kick that it took the air out of him

THUD!

A loud metallic sound hit the table hard, causing vibration and caused Boomer to sit up surprised. He winced as he thought he was about to get hit. He looked around, remembering where he was at.

The first one, Detective Tanaka and Detective Aoki sat down in front of him.

Boomer rubbed his eyes, trying to stay awake, "How much longer?" He asked, yawning.

"Not much longer, we promise. How about some soda?" Detective Aoki offered him a can of sprite, he nodded, opening it and sipping it.

"So let's take it from the top, you never seen this man before?"

"Nope...he just came out of no where." Boomer answered with this innocent like, sipping his drink but this seem to infuriate Tanaka.

"Well, it was very surprising that you held your own with such a big man." Tanaka continued not giving Aoki a chance.

"Well, my dog helped, bit his ankle."

"Uh huh? Well his name was Dai 'Jumbo' Sudo. We've had a few run ins with him...He is...was believed to be the Muscle of Sung Lee of the Black Hand Gang. You know who the Black Hand is, right?"

Boomer was about to say something but then he shook his head.

"They are a pretty notorious gang. So we were wondering how a dangerous thug came after you. You see, some things just don't add up." Tanaka gave Boomer a suspicious look, "You live in White Havens Apartments, pretty nice place...pretty expensive place. If I remembered correctly, you were just a street thug in the making, stealing wallets and candy with your brothers. How did you come up so high?"

"Well, I do work a lot. I'm an Actuary for several companies including my Brothers' and Cousin Blitz's. I'm sometimes even a software designer and developer, developed Several apps to like Cooking Diary and Be The King. I dabble as a stock broker and even in stock when I'm bored. Handle my family's portfolios as well. Sometimes I web design as well, Butch sends them to me if I'm bored with that as well. Anything to keep me preoccupied."

"Really? All that, you must be very smart." Aoki was genuinely impressed.

Boomer seem to have light shimmer in his eyes, it was as if life returned to his exhausted face, he snorted, "Yeah...I have an analytical mind, especially numbers. I can just look at a few facts and crunch the numbers and I can just predict what happens especially as a stock broker and Actuary."

"Really? I just invested in an retirement plan company called Chase Real. My wife says they're being investigated."

He slid his chair up, a rare smile was on his face, "I know about them. I have a client who wanted me to crutch their numbers. An investigation is nothing to worry about. In fact, it's good news. Invest in about 10% more for another three years then see from there. And you Mr. Tanaka?"

"Reliable." He just answered without a thought, he was confused by the person in front of him.

Boomer just snorted with a laugh, "You're kidding, I hope you didn't put much in."

"We are getting off topic...Now that I hear about your career, perhaps...you worked with the Black Hand. They could use someone like you."

"I've told you before, I've never heard of them. I mean unless they used other names. You can look through my clients logs on my computer, but I don't understand where are you getting at with this."

"Maybe...you stole money from them. It wouldn't be the first time a stock broker used his client's money and shares for the high life."

"I don't know or have to. I have plenty of business, not just my family but I do plenty of other things remember."

Tanaka was about to say something else but Detective Aoki elbowed him, he cleared his throat and asked, "Why don't you tell us your side of the story?"

"But I don't have much to tell you and I'm really getting tired," Boomer had this extremely tired look and posture as he was staring straight ahead, "I've told you before...I don't know who this guy is. I don't know why he attacked me, I mean he even hit me ya know."

"We saw the blood...but you were in the hospital, you have no injuries."

Boomer looked to the side, not saying anything about that, "Ok...I'll tell ya from the beginning then can I go home?"

At the Police Station's front desk

"Excuse me, but how much longer is this going to take?" Beast asked softly. It took him 30 minutes to work up the courage to ask the police man again.

"Excuse me...what?"

He squeaked as his nerves was getting the better of him, he blushed brightly, "Eh...eh...My Little Brother...he is being...interrogated. Boomer Jojo..."

"I'm sorry Ma'am but I can't help you."

"I do apologize greatly but I am a guy." Beast pushed some of his hair from the left side of his face, revealing his eye and a birthmark right under it, "Please, I am asking very nicely if I may see him. My Little brother must be getting exhausted. If you could just point the direction of where he's at, I can get him myself."

The police man blushed but shook his head, "I'm sorry but it's out of my control."

"I am extremely sorry as well. I do not like to get people in trouble but I am afraid that I must." Beast took a deep breath, he pulled out his phone, "I really hate to do this...but..."

15 Minutes later

Tanaka shook his head, "So you're telling me that he just attacked you. Do you think we're stupid-"

The lieutenant suddenly came into the interrogation room, "Mr. Boomer Jojo, you're free to go."

"What? Lieutenant, we're not done." Tanaka had a shocked look on his face.

"I do apologize greatly, but I believe you are, unless you are charging my Little Brother with something." Beast said in a calm commanding voice, he had this dark look but then he smiled shyly and bowed his head, "Mr. Tanaka, how do you do? I am sorry that we have met under...not so pleasing matters."

"Beast, you know this man?"Boomer asked getting up.

"Yes...he was a police man back then. You would not remember Little Brother. I must say we gave him quite a hard time.I am very happy to see that you got promoted." Beast smiled again.

Tanaka could barely say anything, all he could do is bow, "Yes thank you." He pulled his Lieutenant away and whispered, "You can't just take him away. I think he did it on purpose. There is something going on here. We just need a few more minutes and-"

"I apologize greatly for interrupting you Mr Tanaka, My Little Brother is beyond exhausted. He has been suffering from severe depression and been at home for quite some time...The Apartments has cameras on each floor, so you can check that as well. I am sure that can of soda on the table will confirm my Little brother's prints."

"Oh is that what they were trying ta do." Boomer grabbed the can firm and gave it Tanaka, "I've already told you. I fought him, my prints will be on him. It was an accident, he just...fell over the railing on the balcony."

"Please do not say anymore. I believe Cousin Blitz would say...Yes, If you wish to speak to Little Brother again...We shall have an attorney present. Did I say it correctly?" Beast asked looking at Boomer.

"I think so."

"Good." Beast had his wide shy smile, exposing his sharp canines, he had three sharp teeth on each side and two bottom canines, "You gentlemen have a nice day." Beast bowed.

"Oh Tanaka, I would get my money out with Reliable before the week is out." Boomer advised.


Buttercup and Butch

"Gimme my phone." She glared at him, her body tensed up, any feelings of exhaustion she felt was pushed deep down, readying herself for a battle. She touched her belt, but felt nothing. She looked down and saw it was missing.

"Looking for this as well." He held up her belt with her compact in it, he tossed her phone to her, but kept looking at her compact and belt, "Boy this does bring back memories. Perhaps, I'll just keep this as a little memento...of you."

"Gimme my belt." She demanded.

"Of course, Tiger cub, come and get it." He held it out to her, "Not that this does you any good either. I'm interested to see how far you've come." He snatched it back just when she was about to reach for it, "It's been...what seven months? Surely, you've made some progress."

Buttercup placed her phone on the glass table, "You're gonna gimme my belt, bastard." They were both walking around each other.

"So...you're actually going to try," He walked around with that half smile on his face, "You really think-"

Her eyes flashed green, she rushed to him at such speed that he was actually surprised as she punched him in the stomach and she was seconds away from grabbing her belt back. Everything slowed down as they were moving fast: He threw the belt, he blocked her reach by slapping her down but she elbowed him in the chest. He had a foot behind her, with one back kick, she lost her balance. He grabbed her around the waist pulling her close to him, holding the knife right to her cheek. All of them happened in seconds of him throwing the belt, it landed on the couch, Both breathing heavily.

"Very very good," He commented, tapping the knife on her cheek, "You're actually able to tap into it a little bit more than I thought. Once again, you surprised me but you always did. You...always...could." He whispered, very close to her face. She clenched her teeth tightly.

"And you still leave yourself wide open." She glared at him.

She suddenly gave him on sharp right hook, she grabbed him by the collar of his and flipped him onto his back. She grabbed her belt.

"Of course...I'm not a great fighter like you, 2nd Degree Black belt, proficient in Judo, Kick boxing and Muy thai. Oh and the daughter of the best Wrestler in the Country. Oh yes...I think you would keep Brick on his toes...maybe even Beast...for a few minutes." He got up, licking his bloody lip with a half smile, he saw that she had her belt, "There's the window...you can run away if you want, I won't stop you."

She swallowed hard. She put her belt on, transforming, she scoffed, "What's the point? You had my phone...You know who I am...you...you probably know everything about me by now. Why run...let's just punch it out. You and Me. I'll show you everything I've learned since our last fight."

Butch bit his bottom lip, he was beyond thrilled that he could hardly contain his excitement on his face. He twirled the knife in his glowing hand and five silver knives appeared.

"Normally, fun isn't something I considered when dealing with a weaker opponent, but knowing that it's you... " His eyes glowed this dark forest green, his aura poured out surrounding them, "Puts a smile on my face."

With that, Butch had an uncharacteristic wide smile on his face revealing that he had three sharp canines on each side and two bottom canines.

He threw the knives...

I hope that gave you chills