Cole and I came out of shock just before the purple laser came down near us . We both jumped out of the way falling into the grass.

The Monster grunted in annoyance. Its missed swing resulting in fuming anger.

Sam took out a weapon, that I've never seen in metro city before. A stick made solely of a fire-like green flame.

He swung at the monster, but the monster was too tall, even for him to reach.

The monster grunted. Swinging back and forth as Sam ducked down low, trying to swing at the same time.

Cole was on the side of me hovering like a baby.

"We got to do something,” I yelled!

“What are we supposed to do” Cole yelled completely freaking out. “I don't have a weapon, my moneys gone o.k.! I spent most of it on this house! The rest on food!”

The monster must have noticed us, because it turned from defending itself against Sam and marched over to us.

Sam was able to use that opportunity to get back up from the ground and compose himself.

“Act as a distraction I whispered to Cole.”

“Hey you giant ugly bloob, you can't get me, na na nana na!”

The giant monster glared at us. Taking its laser, it continued to swing furiously back and forth.

“Not like that you idiot!” I yelled at Cole.

“What else was I supposed to do” Cole yelled back!

We both started crawling along the grass like inch worms.

The monster followed. Flinging its blue sword back and forth. We crawled faster.

The blue sword hit my leg. I felt a surge of energy leave from my body. Like suddenly I was too weak to move. Panic resonated in my brain, and I froze.

“Come on,” Cole shouted from up ahead.

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I couldn't move, I stared up at the giant blue ninja in fear. Its eyes were green, Its mouth was covered up by a red sheath. It lifted its arm up to swing again. If it hit me, that was it, I was going to be finished. I covered my eyes with my arm, waiting for the blow to come.

Then there was a loud scream! Or, was it more of a roar. It sounded somewhat between a lion roaring and water gargling.

When I opened my eyes again. The monster was gone. A tiny black capsule was left in its place.

Sam stood in front of it, exhausted and out of breath. His green flame in hand.

Cole ran to me. "You o.k.,” he said.

I nodded, composing myself. I’m trying hard to catch my breath.

“Was that the blue ninja?” I asked. It was a stupid question. What else could it have been. I never wanted to come across the creature again.

"Sam reached down a hand to help me up. How many time did he hit you" Sam asked.

"Only once" I gasped.

Sam nodded. "You should be alright in a couple of minutes. Just give the blow a little time to where off. "Two more hits and you would have had to visit the infirmary".

"Where did it come from", I ask. It takes a while but eventually I’m able to stand again.

"No one knows", Cole said. They normally just pop out of nowhere. "No one knows their purpose yet."

"Did you kill it”, I ask?

Sam shrugs. "I can't be sure." It could be that it's vanished, only so it can return later."

"What’s that", I point to the black box on the ground. Lying in the last place I saw the monster.

Cole runs over to it.

"Where did that come from, “Sam asks

“It must have appeared when you killed the monster,” I say. I walk up to the box staring "I think the monster is really dead.” I say

Staring closely, I notice it has a silver lock on it. The lock is shaped like a Cresent Moon, but it has no keyhole. Odd.

“Should we unlock it.” Cole ask. He picks it up without hesitation. I take a step back, unsure if it’s safe.

It’s fine Cole says. It doesn't look dangerous. He shakes it.

“Don't shake it,” Sam yells.

“Relax,” Cole says. "I’m trying to see what’s inside.”

Cole turns it upside down, then sideways. Then, try’s to open it by pulling what looks likes the top from the bottom. It doesn't budge.

"It’s locked", I say.

“How can you tell,” he asks.

“The silver Cresent Moon on the front.”

“That thing is what’s holding this box together,” Cole questions staring oddly at the box.

“It seems like it,” I shrug.

“I give up,” He says handing the box to me.

I take the box from his hands. It feels empty.

Noticing some other kids walking across the street. Same shove himself from view. “Hide it,” He demands.

I stuff the small black capsule into my jacket.

“Let’s go inside,” Sam says. “Before someone sees.”

“I don't think it’s important,” Cole says.

“We can't be too sure,” Sam whispers. “This place is different than the Metro City we know. We need to be the first to inspect the item. If anyone else finds out, they might suggest we turn it in.”

“To who,” I ask.

“We'll talk inside,” Sam says, shushing me.

He opens the giant red door to the house. Warmth comes from inside. We walk in one after the other.

I look behind us, making sure no one saw anything, but I can't be sure. It feels like we’re being watched. I keep my jacket closed. Hiding our secret inside.