Alejandra was born to her mother, Maria Magdalena Ortiz Martinez and her father, Alejandro Rodriguez in Los Angeles, CA - both are of Puerto Rican descent. Her mother met her father when she was a sophomore in high school and he a senior. He didn't go to college and over the years they were caught up in a whirlwind childhood love. However things didn't go as planned. When Maria was 18, she discovered she was pregnant but that didn't stop her from going to college. Though it took her an extra year, she completed her accounting degree and landed a job out of college. Meanwhile Alejandro didn't go to college. Just like Maria, he grew up in a rough part of town but he fell into the gang life. College was not his track and instead, he became a part of the well established biker gang well known on the west coast. For Maria this was unacceptable so what littler relationship she had left, she broke it off and took Alejandra (also known as Ali) with her. Accepting a job in New York, it was the distance she needed to make sure that her baby girl is out of that environment and influences. To make sure she has a chance to be the best that she can be.
Growing up, her intelligence was clear. Ali always excelled above her peers. Her time in grade school was always a challenge as she would get bored. It was then her mother pushed for her to be in an excellarated program. At the age of seven she was already working on freshman level math problems. Everything was going great.
A knock at the door caused her whole world to come to a halt. Ali was twelve at the time and it was a shock to her system. A tall young latino man was that door, about seventeen or so. Her took one look at her and smiled but the young woman was wary. Dressed in dirty jeans, wife beater, some sort of biker vest on….his hair slicked back and his arms full of tattoos. That's when he just spoke to her in Spanish. "Mija….." Sister. It took her a moment but she just called out for her mom. That's when an argument started. He revealed he was her half brother….old half brother. Her mother informed him that she didn't want him near her daughter and to go back where he came from. That's when he just spoke harshly, saying that their dad was right about her but that she needs to know about her true family….their true kind.
The door was slammed in his face and Ali was told to forget about that boy. That he was just there to start trouble. But she couldn't….she didn't. That's when she started to sneak out the house looking for him. And she did. His name was Martine and he was waiting for her. He began to tell her stories of shifters; not just werewolves but other kinds. And that she…..could be a were cat like them.
She wanted to know more….needed to know more. Over the years she started to slip from her perfect A student to more average. Nights she could be studying she was hanging out with her brother and a branch of their father's gang. That's when she fell into her pin up love and started to hang out at the club house dressed as such though with her brother hot on her heels. He made sure no one was to touch his baby sister….ever….and that if anyone did, he would know and be sure to eradicate that problem. He might be in a gang but he wanted better for her. Contradictory since he started to teach her how to fight, show her how strong she could be, and even had her making connections in this world. However no one knew her secret. This was a secret life separate from her scholastic one.
She was fourteen and everything changed. One fateful night, she felt pain….so much pain. Screaming, her mother runs into the room but stops short. All her mother could say was 'No no no' over and over and just shut the door. Crying out for help, her body starts to change. The pain was beyond description as slowly she starts to shift and form into large black panther like creature. Letting out a roar, she bursts through the window of her bedroom…..on the second floor. It was that night things changed forever.
Her mother had to make a choice…a decision. She was hoping her daughter was not like her father but she had a plan in case. And that's when they moved to Shady Cove. It was the only thing she could do….to go to a place for others like her. Now she's a Junior in high school….still trying to get a grasp on this whole shifter thing as well as being a teenager.
Super Strength - This girl can lift more than she seems. Though she is petite and a little curvy, she is only well toned. However if needed in human form, she could easily lift weight of something up to a ton (a small sized car or so). However in her hybrid form, she can lift up to two tons (a medium sized car).
Shifting - Yes….she is a were-cat. She has two forms: 1) a large black panther a little bigger than the size of a tiger and 2) her hybrid form of where she is grows to the height of about 6'9" with a very muscular body but covered in fur from head to tow and with a large feline head.
- Panther form: She gains all of the perks of being a cat. Her senses and stats are almost off the charts (hearing, sight, night sight, taste, reflexes, speed).
- Hybrid form: Grows to about 6'9" of furry solid muscle. With the same perks of being a cat, she's stronger. Her nails turn into razor sharp claws that can be used not only to defend herself but to scale up buildings and trees if need be. Though her ability to communicate is almost non existent, she is still very intelligent. However seeing her in this state can be shocking to anyone.
Cat-Like Reflexes - In any form, her agility is is off the charts. She can balance, fall and catch herself easily from five stories up, react faster than a normal human. Trying to throw a ball at her and catch her off guard? Good luck.
Rapid Healing - Due to her nature, she heals faster than a normal human. Small cuts and scraps are almost instantaneously healed. A larger wound like deep cuts and the like can take minutes. When it comes to serious injuries it, it can take up to a full day for things like gun shots, broken bones, torn off flesh.
Weakness:
Silver. Plain and simple. At the touch, it does cause her discomfort….even wearing it will cause a rash and weaken her so she does keep from it. However if she is injured with anything made of silver, it can cause her serious home. Her regenerative powers are negated and she heals like a normal human being.
