Fan Fiction ❯ Tales of a Snake ❯ Chapter 1: Not Your Everyday Bar Scene ( Chapter 1 )

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Timeline: Goes AU from the end of season 4 there will be no Doom Patrol.

 

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Chapter 1: Not Your Everyday Bar Scene

 

The music roared above the chatter in the building. Chaney's was busy as usual with its new and old customers, it being the one bit of neutral territory for Meta's in Metropolis.

As a new face walked in, she glanced around the room. She was surprised by the glances she received, not that they came, but that they were of physical attraction not repulsion. Those watching saw as she seemed to physically relax, some of the tension leaving her. She was at home among those much like her.

As she walked up to the bar she watched the glances of the men, some showed intrigue, others showed simply lust. Her body was long and lean and every curve was accentuated by the sculpt of her muscles. Her skin shined in pale gold, the dance lights reflecting off her scales. Her long pitch black hair flowed down to the small of her back. Her clothes did nothing to stop the stares, wearing only a tiny pair of shorts and a shirt that amounted to a bra.

With a grace that was both natural and unnatural at the same time she sauntered up to the bar and waited to be served. While waiting three men came up behind her. Two were obviously not human, one looking like a minotaur come from myth and the other like a cross between a hawk and a man. The last was a wiry little man who looked more or less normal, but in Chaney's bar, who knew. It was the minotaur who led the trio.

In a deep rumble of a voice the big man attempted to get the girl's attention.

“Hey Gorgeous, you here looking for a good time?”

The girl who seemed almost tiny compared to this mountain of a man stared up at him with black serpents eyes.

“Not in the slightest. Go away.”

As she turned back to the bar, the man-bull's brow furrowed. Not wanting to be embarrassed by this tiny little thing he reached out a massive hand and forced her to turn around.

“Look girl, I don't take no for an answer!”

She looked at the large hand holding her arm, then glances up at the large man.

“Let go!” she demanded.

“Why should I?”

“This is why!”

The eyes of those around who had been watching widened as her arm was suddenly free of the massive grip and the girl was now holding the wrist of the mountainous man. And he appeared to be in some amount of pain.

“Let go you stinking BITCH!”

“You threatened me, I am now ending the threats. Go away.”

The large man attempted to throw a punch at her with his free hand, but the moment he tried the girls grip tightened and those around heard the bones in his wrist snap under the force. This was quickly followed by a loud scream.

At the sound of the scream the other two men snapped out of their apparent trance and moved to help their friend. Both were stopped by a man behind them. They turned to see an older man with brown hair that was just starting to go grey.

“Don't you know it isn't nice to pick on a lady?”

The two didn't respond but instead threw punches at the old man who was impeding their way. Both punches missed terribly. The return shots however struck both men square on the chins dropping them both to the ground.

“I could have dealt with them.”

The older man looked to see the girl who still had a solid grip on the man-bull.

“Yeah, but you were busy, besides I don't like bullies.”

To end that statement he threw a final punch that left the raging bull unconscious.

When the body slumped to the ground the girl released the wrist.

“I thank you for your help.”

“No problem. Now then, can I buy you a drink?”

“I will have milk please.”

“Sure,” the older man turned back to the bar, “Hey Marcus, A milk for the kid and a Bloody Mary for me.”

Rather quickly the drinks appeared and the two seated themselves at the bar. As they sat one of the bartenders hopped over the bar and picked up the fallen three idiots and began to haul them out of the bar, grumbling all the way. While he was doing that, another bartender, this one with a full head of gray hair walked up to the two of them.

“Hey Ted, don't see you in these parts as much anymore.”

“Yeah, well I've been up in New York mostly. Got my old job back.”

“I see. So whose the little lady?”

“Don't know yet, let me ask?”

The man now identified as Ted turned to the scaled girl.

“So, what's your name cute stuff?”

“My name's Kira.” They then noticed a slight accent to her s's

At that Ted turned back to the bartender.

“Well there you go, you know just as much as I do.”

The bartender glares at Ted for a minute. Then he turns to the now somewhat confused girl.

“Sorry about the moron here, I'm Chaney, this is my bar.”

“Oh, hi,” she responded, unsure of how to react.

“You handled yourself rather well there Kira. You wouldn't happen to be looking for a job would you?”

“Maybe, why?”

“Cause if you can handle yourself that well, I might have a job for you. My last bouncer decided he didn't like the atmosphere in here and left. With him gone I am a little short handed and as you saw my bartenders sometimes have to clean up the fights. If your even half as good as you seem to be you could handle the job easily.”

“How much you offering?”

“500 a week. Plus one free meal a night.”

“Sounds good. Know any cheap apartments around, I just got here today.”

The bartender stopped to think which is when Ted broke back into the conversation.

“I know a guy who doesn't care who rents from him so long as you pay him on time. I could take you to see him.”

“Fair enough.” She looked back at Chaney, “Can I start tomorrow night?”

“Sure kid. We open at 9, be here early.”

She nodded to him and then looked expectantly at Ted.

“Oh alright.” He chugged the last of his drink. “So what's the damage?”

“You got me a bouncer its on the house.”

“Thanks, lets go kid.”

The two walked out the main door and around back to the parking lot. Ted walked up to a wicked looking motorcycle, grabbed the helmet off the bar and tossed it to Kira.

“Here, you'll need that more then I will. Hop on.”

She caught the helmet and slipped it on her head then climbed on the bike behind him. And then they were off. Their destination, she found, was not very far from the club. Ted pulled up in front of a well kept three story building.

“Come on, lets go talk to Frankie.”

“You sure I can trust this guy?”

“Oh sure, he's a big softie once you get to know him. Though his appearance might surprise you.”

She stared at him with a raised eyebrow.

“Worse then mine?” she questioned.

He looked at her and grinned. “Lets just say he's a little different. Come on.”

Somewhat confused she followed him into the building. He walked up to the first door and knocked forcefully then waited for a response. From the other side of the door came a yell.

“Who the hell is it?” the voice was slightly accented but Kira had never heard the accent before.

“Hey Frank, it's Ted. I got you a customer if you've got an opening.”

“Ted you old reprobate, I'll be right there.”

They waited a few more seconds as the sounds of rummaging and other strange noises came through the door, but finally it opened, and sure enough Kira did seem a bit startled by Frank's appearance. His skin was a pure blue color, his hair was a darker shade, and his eyes were practically glowing red. He turned those red eyes to face Kira as he sized her up.

“Greetings little one, I am Kithfrankurando formerly of Thresh. I assume you are my customer?”

“Uh, yeah. Where is Thresh?” she asked with confusion.

“Orbiting around one of the stars on Orion's belt.”

“You're an alien?”

Frank looked at Ted. “This one's quick, Ted. Where'd you find her?”

“Over at Chaney's. Your looking at his newest bouncer.”

“This little thing. Why am I not surprised.” He looked back at Kira. “Well I have one opening, and if you are working at Chaney's you can definitely afford the room. Its not that big but it should be good for you. Let me take you up there.”

He reached around his door and grabbed a set of keys off the wall.

“Follow me.”

They walked up to the second floor, to room 2C to be precise. When he opened up the room Kira glanced around him to take a look inside. As he said it wasn't too big, but it was bigger then her last place. And it even had some furniture.

“The last tenant took off without paying and left some furniture, so you should be okay for now.”

“Its more then fine. How much was it gonna be?”

“600 a month. And so long as you don't abuse my electric bill, that's covered too.”

“Sounds good, I guess. Do you need any up front?”

“Nah, just give me the first payment by the end of the month.”

“Sounds good.”

“Well you seem fine kid, I am gonna get going,” Ted said.

She looked back at him.

“Thanks for the lift, you gonna be at the bar tomorrow?”

“I may have to work, but I'll be around now and again.”

With a nod from Kira and one handed over key the three went their own ways.

 

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Over the next four months she got very used to her daily routine. She would spend much of her days enjoying the new freedoms she felt with her apartment and the ability to wander the streets and even sleep as late as she wanted, which was usually pretty late since she worked till 5am. And with all the money she made she was able to afford a few comforts. She even got herself a cell phone, though the only numbers in it at the moment were the bar's numbers, Frank's, and Ted's. And the food she was able to get made her one very happy girl.

Back at the bar she was doing so good that Chaney even gave her a raise after only a month. She just had a knack for handling the guys who thought they could cause trouble. Though she steadily refused to admit where she learned how to fight, because Ted especially could tell that she had real training not just natural ability.

But it was just after her fourth month there that trouble occurred. Someone was breaking into different apartments around her neighborhood, though nothing was ever taken, as if the thief was looking for something specific.

It happened on a Wednesday, which was the day she normally got off early. So it was about 2am when she was walking back to her apartment when she saw someone sneak out of Frank's window with something under their arm. Despite the darkness she could clearly make out the feminine shape of the person. The thief then scaled the fire escape on the next building and hopped up to the roof. Without much thought Kira tore up the fire escape after her. She began running across roofs chasing after the thief. Unfortunately despite her obvious enhancements, extra speed was not really one of them, so despite a good chase she eventually lost the woman.

She stopped on a roof and glanced around trying to find her. That was when she heard the sound, it was a loud popping noise kind of like a firecracker. She turned in the direction of the sound and just saw as the, she wasn't sure what it was hit her. A metal cord rapped tightly around her. When it finished wrapping around her she lost what little balance she had left and collapsed on the roof.

“So, you are our little sneak thief.”

She looked up at the voice and was faced with a man in all green, complete with a pointy feathered hat. And in his hands was a bow. She had been watching enough TV to recognize him. This was Green Arrow. Which meant she was in trouble.

“What the hell are you talking about?”

“Come on, you sneaking around on roofs, and this just happens to be the neighborhood with all those break-ins. Come on kid, I'm sure you can add.”

“It just so happens I was chasing the thief and she got away.”

“Sure kid, that's what they all say. Watchtower, I have two for transport.”

In a flash of light the rooftop vanished and Kira felt cold steel underneath her. And it had suddenly got very bright in here and for once she actually had to blink. When the spots faded from her eyes she stared around the room at the many figures surrounding her. All of which she had seen on television. And she knew where she was.

“Ah shit.”

“Watch your mouth kid.” This came from behind her. She had to crane her head around to see who, it was a figure in a very well known blue and red suit. Superman.

“I'll watch it once you let me go, I didn't do anything.”

He looked over to Green Arrow who was talking to J'onn J'onzz.

“I found her crawling across rooftops in the neighborhood with all the break ins. Brought her up for questioning.”

“I see. So what did she say down there.”

Not waiting for Arrow's response Kira yelled from the floor. “I DIDN”T DO IT YOU SON OF A BITCH!”

Superman reached down and grabbed the cables that still held her tightly and lifted her into the air.

“You are really starting to annoy me, you know that?”

“Yeah well I am really starting to…” she stopped mid sentence as she seemed to start looking around. That was when Superman noticed that the tip of her tongue seemed to be flicking in and out of her mouth. Then she took in a deep breath.

“TED WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU I KNOW YOU ARE IN HERE!”

This startled everyone in the room enough that nearly all conversation stopped and all heads turned in her direction. That was until the return call came.

“Who the hell wants me that bad I just got here a few minutes ago?”

Kira was a bit confused, she knew it was Ted, his smell told her that, but unlike the clothes she normally saw him in he was now wearing a black bodysuit with a mask that looked like some kind of large cat.

“Ted would you tell them to let me go.”

His vision finally settled on the girl in Superman's hand.

“Kira? What in the sam hell are you doing here girl, shouldn't you be at work.”

“It was my early night, I was heading home and I saw someone leaving Frank's window. I chased her across the roof tops but lost her after a few too many roofs. Then when I was trying to find her bow boy here nabbed me and brought me up here. Now would someone PLEASE UNTIE ME!.”

Superman looked back at Ted. “Wildcat you know this girl?”

“Yeah she's the bouncer down at Chaney's.”

“Alright then.” And with just a twist of his wrist the metal ropes ripped apart.

“About damn time,” muttered Kira.

“I heard that young lady.”

“Like I fucking care.”

Ted who had pulled his hood back held out a hand to the very pissed girl.

“Sorry kid. So, haven't seen you in a bit, how's work treating you?”

“Honestly, its been getting boring. I have to throw out the same morons every week. It's a little repetitive. Wasn't sure what to do about it though.”

“Hmm. No idea, eh?”

“Bored huh?” This surprisingly came from Green Arrow, who was looking slightly apologetic.

“Yeah why?” she ask with a cautious look.

“Well I was talking to Speedy earlier and things had been going pretty quiet with the Titans recently. Maybe you could spice things up a bit.”

“The Titans?”

“Yeah, a group of the younger heroes around these days. If you are bored dealing with the same drunks why don't you try something a little different,” his last word was hinted a bit.

“Sounds interesting. One question though.”

“What's that?”

“Who's tall, dark, and glaring over in the corner?”

A dozen heads snapped around to stare into the only corner nearby and sure enough Batman was standing in it. He even seemed a little surprised that someone had even seen him.

Flash who had been listening the whole time looked between the surprised Batman and the kid who noticed him.

“Oh this is gonna be fun…”