Catra's POV

Walking down the steps into the dark alley made my anxiety that was already bad, begin to whirl now. I have a terrible feeling about this, in fact, just thinking of the possibilities that could go wrong makes me sick to my stomach.

"Hey, it's going to be okay" Adora's voice spoke out suddenly, making me jump and look at her. I exhaled and gave her an annoyed look, which she returned with a playful smirk. I felt small 

balls of sweat form on the palm of my hand, now running onto Adora's hand.

"Alright, it's right here" She spoke, pointing to the metal door that seemed beaten up. It was covered in rusted metal and the handle of the door looked broken.

"How are we supposed to get in?" I asked, pressing down onto the broken handle which fell to the ground from the simplest touch.

I jumped back and hissed, then looking over at Adora who was snickering at my reflex over 

literally a handle falling to the ground.

"Shut up, Adora" I began to snicker as well.

She let out a snort which was so adorable, "You're scared of a handle?!"

I shook my head and kicked her shin playfully, "No! It just scared me when it just fell apart!"

I was waiting for another good comeback that I would have to deflect but there was nothing, I saw Adora crouch down and pick up a small sticky note.

I looked over her shoulder and saw the words written.

'Kick the door'

"What does that mean?" Adora said confused, looking towards the door.

I shrugged, "Simple".

I walked over too the door and brought my foot up, straight towards the door, and kicked it with full force. The door flung open and the light from the inside was so bright it lit up half of the ally way.

"Yo shut the door!" A tall buff girl who had short slicked back white hair, who was wearing a sleeveless jean jacket that had the words written on the back, 'Crimson Waste'.

Adora quickly shoved me in then closing the door with a loud bag, making a growl accidentally release as I fell onto my stomach.

"oof!" I huffed, landing on my stomach. I turned around and gave Adora a death glare but instantly smirked when I saw Adora blushing but still an apologetic look.

I stood up and wiped the dust that got on my shirt and pants. But instantly stopped when I saw a bunch of taller people surround me.

One of them went up to my face and yelled, "You wanna fight against TONGUE LAAASHOOR!"

I stared at him confused, "What?"

"TONGUE LAASHOR!" The two other screamed in my face.

"Yuck, ah. Your guy's breath is nasty" I grimaced, grabbing mints from my back pocket and shook it in front of the guy's face, "Here"

The muscular man, that looked like a lizard? Came up to me again, "You dare insult me?"

"Uh duh, I'd kick you in the face for free. I mean who names someone 'Tongue Lashor" I said, snickering to myself.

This man didn't scare me one bit, he was all talk no bite. I bet he couldn't even land a hit on me or even try to hit me if he tried.

"Catra...," Adora whispered trying to squeeze in to get me, but I shot a warning glare not too come any closer. She instantly backed off at the gaze and sat back down. I instantly noticed from the corner of my eye she was making some sort of conversation with that tall purple girl. I couldn't help but feel jealous and go to walk over to her but someone grabbed my wrist.

"Where you going, girl?" The lizard snarled.

I yanked my wrist out of his grip and rubbed the area softly, that man had the audacity to put a hand on me. Nasty.

"Don't fucking touch me" I hissed, jumping back from him and standing my ground. Unsheathing the claws on my hands.

The 3 lizard type people began to let out loud laughs, "You actually are a cat! I thought your name was just fuckin' weird. But you're actually a catgirl! Nah. you're a pussy! Why are you even here?"

I growled, "I don't answer too you"

I felt my claws unsheathe even longer, my tail whizzing out from under my shirt.

"Yo, she even got a tail!" Another one teased.

These guys didn't scare me, but I couldn't help but feel insecure.

I scratched my nails against the wall of the deteriorating building, "Say one more fucking word, I'll kill you on the spot".

"You really got balls to try something like that, c'mere then kitty kitty!" Tongue lashor said, ew. I can't believe I just called him by his actual..' name'.

I began to strike but I saw him pull out a whip and smack the ground making me jump back instantly, "So we're using weapons now?"

He snarled and smacked his whip several times onto the ground as if to taunt me, "No one defies, TONGUE LAASHOOR!"

I got into a ready stance and waited for him to charge at me but I felt someone pull me back, and another person goes behind Tongue Lashor and pulls him back as well. I tried to fight off whoever was holding me back but I smelt a familiar scent, which was obviously Adora. Of course, she would hold me back.

"Adora, what the hell! Let me fight him! It's a fight club isn't it!?" I growled, fighting against her hold. But, we both know that Adora is the stronger one out of me. And if she really tried with her full potential of strength, she's hella strong.

Right as I saw Tongue Lashor break away from the other people's hold, I put myself in a proper fighting stance even with Adora holding me back. Readying for the blow of this huge man.

But suddenly a whistle blew, making everyone in the room stop in their tracks.

I turned my head to see a man dressed in a suit, the first thing I noticed was the gloves that he wore. He looked like someone from the FBI, wearing glasses and all black. He swiftly took off his glasses and his eyes seemed demonic. The irises were red, and the pupils were barely visible.

"Hello. I am Mr. H. And only call me Mr. H. I will be the host of this club, and I will have my assistant explain the rules" The man spoke with such a monotone.

A small robotic figure flew into the center of the room and played audio out of its mouth, "Hello everybody, and welcome to the underground fight club! You are here to win power, wealth, and power. All will be given as a prize, but that is only given to one winner. As you read the rules, you can be as ruthless as you want. There are no rules. Death will occur, but as you also know this is an illegal underground fight club. Before you try and go expose this fight club, we know your faces. We know all. We see all. Consequences will occur. But we have the utmost faith in all of you that you won't try any of that".

I looked over at Adora, "Shadow Weaver said nothing about no rules ?!"

I slapped my hand over my mouth in the realization of what I said, my heart racing a million beats per second.

Adora tilted her head to the side, "Uh..what do you mean?"

Shit, I had to think of an excuse right now.

I faked laughed quietly, "S-Sorry! I slipped, I meant Mrs. Grant"

Adora looked still confused but went with it, "U-Uh, yeah. I guess she didn't.."

I exhaled shakily, hoping that she believed that I just slipped and won't think anything of it. God damnit, Catra. You had to go and slip! Stupid stupid!

My attention went straight back to the information.

"The club will start the day tomorrow, so bring your A-game. Remember only there can only be one winner. Good luck!" The robotic figure closed its mouth and flew away up to the man that was standing above them.

The man looked down at us with a straight face or a face that looked like he did not care about life.

He then spoke with that creepy monotone voice that brought shivers up my spine, "Get to know each other. When I blow my whistle, I better not see you in my sight within 5 seconds".

What he was saying wasn't a request, it was a demand. His voice was so commanding that It actually made me stand up straight. I could tell Adora was doing the same, it definitely reminded me back when Shadow Weaver would teach us the proper way to stand and speak to authority.

"This seems like a boot camp" Adora whispered.

I nodded, "Right?"

"I hear you" He spoke which echoed off of the thick walls, making us both freeze and look up at him. We both stood up straight.

"We're sorry, sir," We both said in unison. Maybe some things Shadow Weaver taught us came in handy..well. Maybe not all of the things.

He looked at us confused as if he wasn't expecting that kind of reaction from 2 random teenage girls.

"Don't do it again" Was all the man said before leaving the room.

I exhaled and looked to Adora to see a relieved expression, I went in to give her a hug but another voice spoke.

"What, were you girls raised in boot camp?" That familiar lizard voice slithered out.

I swiftly turned my head, "Can you just shut up?"

Adora grabbed my arm and mouthed the words, 'Stop it'.

I snarled at her mouthed words and focused my attention back at the lizard who I plan to beat up.

I put my fists up and smirked, waiting for him to do the same. Which after a second of realization 

he put his fast up as well.

Right as I was about to strike, a tall woman who I somewhat recognized stood between us.

"Now now, you guys. Let's do the fighting when the actual fight club happens. You don't wanna get kicked out do you" She spoke.

It was the same girl who screamed at us to close the door and the one who was talking to Adora. I growled lowly, just thinking about what they could've been talking about.

She's not gonna make a move on her.

Adora suddenly grabbed my arm and dragged us both outside, "Come on, Catra! You know better than to start a fight! That could get us disqualified"

I rolled my eyes and crossed my arms, "Yeah? Well let's get the hell out of here, and get disqualified".

Her eyebrows knitted as she looked down at the ground, "But.."

I frowned and walked closer to her, "I'm sorry. Dumb joke, you wanna meet Shadow Weaver still".

"Yeah" She nodded.

I bit my lip and put on a fake smile, "We will meet her. And..we will find out about your parents"

"You promise?"

I gulped, "I p-promise"

~~~~~~~

Adora and I both walked back into her house, and she locked the door behind us. But once she stepped maybe 2 or 3 steps into the house, she swiftly turned around. Dropping her backpack and locking our lips into a deep kiss.

I was surprised by the sudden move, but I melted right into it. The taste of her minty breath tingled against my lips, as I felt myself being backed up against the door. Her stealth hands found their way to the straps of my backpack and it soon fell to the ground.

I couldn't help the small groan that came out when she swiped her tongue across my lower lip, but I wouldn't let her take all power from me. As soon as I was backed into the door and my back was pressed up against it, I swiftly turned us both around so that Adora was now against the door with a thud.

"Smooth" Adora teased, running dangerous fingers along the side of my body.

I bit my lip and smirked, "Why thank you?"

She pressed her lips back onto mine, allowing her to explore my mouth with her tongue when I parted my lips.

"Wanna go upstairs?" Her voice taunted, her fingers slithering their way under my jacket and drawing circles onto my back.

I grinned and softly rubbed with the pads of my fingers on the back of her neck, "Sure~"

She giggled and grabbed my hand and led us into her bedroom, racing each other with a few shoulder bumps to try and win the lead. In the end, we both managed to squeeze into the doorway.

I stood in her bedroom and we both looked down at the bed. I turned my head to see Adora nervously sweating.

"Are we actually..?" She asked a nervous crack in her voice came out.

I placed with the hem of my shirt, "Only if you really want too? We can always wait.."

I waited for her answer until suddenly she threw me onto the middle of the bed. I was shocked, as I moved my head up to see her crawling towards me. The way her eyes looked so..full of lust, those baby blue eyes were now gone. They were bright blue and ready to see some interesting things.

"I think you're the smooth one, babe~" I joked.

I thought about giving a laugh but that idea was diminished when she straddled me on my stomach and looked down at me with an intimidating gaze, "Babe?"

"What? Not like it?" I said with a tilt of my head.

She pondered for a moment, "I think I prefer dork"

"Alright then, you big dork" I giggled, pushing some hair out of her face.

"So..uh? Ready" She then awkwardly mumbled, moving around on top of my stomach. My face heating up watching her move around on top of me.

I gulped, "Y-Yeah, just stop making it awkward!"

Her whole face went red, "W-What?! You're the one making it awkward!"

I shook my head, "Nah, you're definitely the on-"

She cut me off by pressing a hard kiss to my lips and digging her fingers through my mane, that is still yet to be brushed.

I decided to take back dominance and flipped us over so that I was now straddling her, and I looked down at her with a sultry expression.

Her smirk returned and her fingers went to take off my jacket.

But at the worst time possible, my phone rang. Both of our gazes turning to the appearing light on my phone and vibrating, I groaned and tried to ignore it but the ringing of the phone was totally throwing the vibe off.

The ringing stopped and we both turned our gazes back at each other. I gave her a reassuring smile to signal it was okay, and Adora's fingers managed to take off my jacket. I went to take off her shirt as well, but then my phone rang again.

"You should take it" Adora sadly sighed, waiting for me to get off of her.

I frowned and rolled off of her and grabbing my phone.

It was DT.

"Ah, shit! I forgot I was supposed to meet DT today!" I frantically said, grabbing my jacket that was thrown to the side of the bed.

"So..raincheck?" She mumbled.

My eyes softened and I kneeled into the bed on one knee, "I'm sorry, Adora. I promise we will get to do this again. It completely slipped my mind that I was supposed to meet up with them today".

Her eyes softened as well, "It's okay, I don't mind too much. Just come back.."

"I always will," I said, giving a small kiss to her nose"

With that, I raced out of her room and hopped onto my motorcycle, turning on the ignition and sloppily putting my jacket on.

As I rode to DT's house, I felt like I was forgetting something.

~~~~~~~

"Well, took you long enough to show up!" DT's voice spoke, as I walked into their room. The room being messy as ever, papers almost all over the room and random stuffed animals.

I was breathing deeply since as soon as I got to their house, I raced to their room, "S-Sorry, I was uh..doing stuff with Adora"

"Like what?" They teased, putting one leg over the other. Long fingers tapping at their kneecaps, as if trying to look fancy.

"N-Nothing" My voice cracked, instantly turning red from replaying the moments that happened. Adora and I were actually about.. to...DO IT.

I covered my face with my hands and groaned since DT was being silent, clearly not taking 'Nothing' as an answer.

"Okay, fine!" I grumbled, sitting down on the sofa I usually always sit at when I come to their house. Noticing my bag of chips I left from the last hangout. I grabbed it and began munching on them.

"Tell me, did you guys.." They hummed, typing on their keyboard for a quick second then focusing their attention back at me.

I chomped on a chip, "We almost did it..but then someone decided to cockblock me!"

"Oops! Sorry!" They said sarcastically, covering their mouth. Trying to act shocked, but it wasn't working.

I rolled my eyes, "Whatever, what's done is done. Now, what's our plan with the new information we got from Shaunt".

"Uh, we tell Adora?" They said confused.

My heart began to speed up its pace, "W-Wait! We can't!"

"What do you suppose we do then? We have nothing left to do, we have the information that Mrs. Grant is Shadow Weaver, and Adora's parents are dead. The first logical step is to tell Adora and then you devise some wack plan to use that against Shadow Weaver" DT explained, tapping their long nails on the table.

I softly put the chip bags down onto the couch, "I can't. I won't tell her...I mean..I will...just not yet!"

"And, how long do you plan to do that?"

I bit my lip, "Until..the fight club is over! She already has enough stress on her sho-"

"Until that's over?! That thing could last months! What if she starts wondering where her parents are or som-" They began to say, but I cut them off.

"Are you telepathic?" I said, shocked.

"What?"

"Adora asked today about her parents, and we got into an argument about it. She asked about meeting Shadow Weaver..and I told her it was a bad idea. But I never gave her a real explanation why" I responded, slumping into the chair. Reliving the fight and thinking back to it brought me into a bad mood.

DT slapped their forehead, "You dumb kitten! That was the perfect opportunity to tell her why! God, you can be such an idiot sometimes!"

"Well, sorry! It's not easy telling your best friend that her parents are dead! Besides, I think it's best not to start conflict until the fight club is over. Mrs. Gra- Shadow Weaver is the one that got us into this whole club mess, over a stupid ring. If I tell Adora about..the truth. She will be devastated, and I have a feeling she will confront Shadow Weaver about it. If she does that..without me, something bad is going to happen to her" I fought back.

DT uncrossed their legs and sighed, "She's going to be devastated, either way, I say tell her soon before she finds out herself. Have you hidden the files? I could take them so you don't have to hide them around in your backpack".

My eyes widened.

That's what I had forgotten.

My backpack that had everything in it.

I jumped up, frantically running down DT's stairs to go to my motorcycle.

"Yo, Catra! Where the hell are you going!" DT's screamed behind me. All I could think of is the horror in Adora's face if she opened my backpack and found out what was in there.

I clicked on the ignition to my motorcycle and inserted into the slot, turning the key, and placed my foot on the pedal.

"Woah, wait dude!" DT's voice was muffled because I was so drowned in the worst thoughts possible.

I looked them, "I gotta go now, I left my backpack at Adora's"

"Oh fuck, you better go then. Drive safe" DT responded, equally as nervous as I was now that they knew why I was so frantic.

I nodded and pressed on the gas and sped off back to Adora's.

Please...Adora, don't hate me if you find out the truth...

~~~~~~~~

I practically flew off of my bike and ran up the stairs that led to her front door, my shaky hands going to open the door.

I managed to build up the courage to open the door, and I was halfway opening the door when I saw Adora standing there with her arms crossed.

I let the door swing open as we both stood face to face.

"Hey...Adora" I awkwardly said, playing with my fingers nervously.

"What the hell is this, Catra?"

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A/N: Sorry not sorry for the cliffhanger