Chapter 1: Red rebel.

Good as hell by Lizzo, was blasting from the earphones of Adriana, people who walked passed her had to take a look at her again. Yeah, that's who she is, a head turner. And she enjoys all the attention that comes with her craziness.

Her hands were stained with some paint as a result of painting for ten hours straight. As she made her way  down the street, feeling the beat flowing from her earphones.

She couldn't help but take a twirl  as the evening air blew her short red hair around. She also had a red contact lens in her eyes, basically she was obsessed with the color red. Some people do refer to her as the red devil, as she is a torment to the thugs in the streets. That's just a few from her numerous nicknames.

Adriana's eyes scanned the crowded street, her gaze lingering on a group of rough-looking men eyeing a middle-aged woman's bag. She watched with a mixture of curiosity and concern as the men began to close in on their target, of course she knows what they are about to do.

Without hesitation, Adriana started to follow them, her senses on high alert. She ignored the incoming call from her mother as always, heading in the direction of the attackers.

Before she could intervene, the men made their move, snatching the woman's bag and taking off in a sprint.

"Motherfuckers!" She said with gnashed teeth taking off instantly.

The woman cried out in shock, but Adriana was already in pursuit. She yanked out her earphones and took off after the thugs, her feet pounding the pavement.

The thugs darted through the crowds, but Adriana was hot on their heels. She navigated the busy street with ease, her short red hair bouncing with each step. Her eyes were fixed on the thugs, her determination growing with every stride.

As she chased after them, Adrian's thoughts flashed back to her own experiences with street thugs. She had learned to defend herself, and she wasn't about to let these guys get away with the woman's bag.

The thugs ran down a side alley, and Adriana followed, her heart racing. The alley was narrow and dimly lit, but she didn't hesitate. She spotted the thugs up ahead, and her eyes locked onto the bag.

With a burst of speed, Adriana closed in on the thugs, her fists clenched and ready. She was a force to be reckoned with, and she wasn't going to let them get away without a fight.

"Hey, red bitch you have a problem with us" the guy  snarled. Adriana let out a dark chuckle, a wicked smirk dangling on her lip.

Seems that particular thug was new and had no idea who she was. However before she could speak one of them, recognized her and his eyes widening.

"Let's get out of here" he whispered to their leader but he  refused to yield.

"Nahhh, we are not going to leave her she's quite a beauty and will fit for the night" he said licking his lips. He passed the bag and pointed his finger forward, gesturing for her to come.

Just like that they launched against each other, fist clashing in the heated fight.  Soon Adriana was beginning to over power him and he ordered his boys to join the fight. Now it was  three against one.

Adrian charged at the thugs, her fists flying. She landed a solid punch on one of them, sending him stumbling backward. The others quickly regrouped, their faces twisted with anger. One of them swung a punch at Adrian, but she dodged it easily and countered with a kick. The thug grunted as he stumbled to the ground.

The others closed in on her, their movements swift and menacing. Adrian spun around, her eyes darting between them. She landed a few good hits, but there were too many of them. One thug grabbed her from behind, holding her in a tight grip. Adrian struggled to break free, but he was too strong.

Just as she was starting to feel overwhelmed, a figure emerged from the shadows. He was tall, with piercing eyes and a chiseled jawline. His presence commanded attention, and the thugs immediately fell silent.

"Enough," he said, his voice low and commanding.

The thugs released Adrian, and she stumbled forward, her chest heaving. The leader's eyes locked onto hers, and for a moment, they just stared at each other. Adrian's eyes flashed with defiance, but the leader's expression remained unreadable. Maybe he was surprised that Adrian was not scared of the person who had stopped them.

Adriana stood up and picked up the bag then dusted herself up. She walked up to her saviour and shook hands with him, shocking the leader of the bag snatchers.

"Thanks Arrow" she muttered and a little smile appeared on the lips of Arrow.  He was more like the head of all the thugs that operated in the city and had slightly become friends with Adriana.

"Run along boys" Arrow said to the three guys who were still staring in shock except for the one who had recognized Adriana from the on set. Without arguing they ran off while Adrian chuckled adjusting her clothes.

"You should be careful these days. The city isn't as safe as before. The number of missing girls keeps raising" Arrow said pulling out a stick of cigarettes.

"Well I will listen to you when you stop thuggery"  Adriana said and turned to leave. Arrow smiled and puffed smoke from his nostril.

"Hey stay safe out there and quit your super hero work, it's going to get you in trouble soon" Arrow said as Adriana's back view faded slowly.

As she walked out of the alley, she heard a sudden cry of help. She stopped on her track to make sure she heard right and the cry came again.

Adriana's eyes scanned the area, her ears pinpointing the source of the cry. She took off in a sprint, her feet pounding the pavement once again. Arrow's voice echoed in her mind, "Quit your superhero work, it's going to get you in trouble soon." But she couldn't just ignore someone in need. No she was allergic to that and once again she got a call from her mom. This time around she switched off her phone and then ran off.

As she turned a corner, she spotted a young girl being dragged into an open van. Adriana's instincts kicked in, and she rushed towards the car, her heart racing.

The girl was struggling to break free from her captor, a burly man with a menacing grin. Adriana charged at him, her fists flying, she failed to realize that the man had companies in the van who were watching. The man was taken aback by her sudden appearance, and he stumbled backward as Adriana landed a series of swift punches.

The girl in question took the opportunity and ran off, then another guy went after her. Adriana was left with just the man who was glaring daggers at her, just when she thought she could have an upper hand. Four more guys came out of the van, coming for her.

"Fuck, I'm screwed" she muttered and turned to take to her heels.

"Not so fast bitch" the man snarled grabbing her by her hair. Before she could react a syringe was shoved into her neck.

She was sedated instantly.

Just before she gave in to darkness she saw the girl who she had tried to rescue, dragged by the one who had gone after her.

"Fuck!" she said with  gritted teeth before she gave in to darkness.