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Their mission was not supposed to be a dangerous one.
Robbers didn’t usually expect to get caught, they all thought their stealth was immaculate so Grian and Scar’s appearance was a surprise.
It felt the same as it always did. The bad guys looked between each other, rushed to whichever exit they could find and it was every man for themselves.
Grian opened his large wings and flew to the guy furtherest away. He was by the door, looking back and widening his eyes at the avian's shadow consuming him. A swift punch to the face made him fall to the ground, unconscious and no longer a problem.
Grian turned and Scar had shot the other guy in the leg making electricity zap him to his knees.
He grinned at his partner.
“One all!” Scar shouted with a charming smile.
“I hate draws.” Grian replied. He dragged his robber towards the other and kneeled down to tie them up.
“You are one competitive birdie.” His partner tilted his head. His orange and blue visor flashed as he scanned their surroundings for any stragglers. While he was doing it a gunshot went off in the darkness.
“Hotguy!” Grian lunged for his teammate but he was too far away as the bolt of light hit him in the back. He caught the man and lowered him to the floor, a groan lifted his dread by confirming Scar was still alive.
His eyes narrowed as he looked towards the shadows. This was a setup, the criminals they'd caught were bait.
He opened his wings and flew into the darkness, his enemy likely didn’t have the night vision he did. He watched the man turn in a circle with his weapon raised.
He slinked around the guy and came up behind him. Catching the criminal in a headlock the gun clattered to the ground.
Screech.
The sound of agony tore through Grian's brain. He stumbled like he’d been physically hit and the guy he’d had control of a second ago turned and punched him. He stepped back further, eyes wide as his instincts rose up and consumed him.
A baby was hurt.
-Chick- Chick- Protect-
The guy in front of him thought he had the upper hand, Grian’s irises slit and he lunged forward throwing the guy to the floor.
Once he was down his wings flared as he turned and saw two strong men trying to drag his injured partner away.
Scar was struggling against them, fear caught in his expression as a piercing cry left his mouth.
-Baby-
Grian flew forward and slammed into the one holding Scar’s legs. Slashing him across the face, the guy was lucky he had a mask protecting his fragile flesh from the heroes claws.
Grian slammed a foot into his chest to wind him then jumped towards the other guy.
The man was prepared, his stance solid as he caught his attack.
Grian twisted and flung him to the ground like he weighed nothing. Clawing at his face again, he managed to knock his head back into the concrete, the unconscious man went limp and it barely eased the torrent of noise in the heroes head.
Scar was hurt.
He rushed to his friend and eyed their surroundings for any further danger. Sensing no one else he scooped all of Scar's delicate limbs into his arms.
The man was shivering, feathers sprouting on his face as little chirps escaped him.
Grian cooed back without thinking and Scar's big eyes caught onto his face.
-Safe- Safe- I am here- Grian said.
-Scared- Scared- Hurt- His teammate replied.
Grian brought him closer, resting his head on his chest and wrapping his wings around him to hide the outside world away.
Falling into a sprint he ran to his nest in the hero tower. No matter the distance, no matter the obstacles along the way, Scar was going to be safe in his arms.