The thing that I have been working on. Honestly there is one thing that's separating it from the norm but I'll let you guys find out. Oh and I'm still working on Gaming King but University's not exactly friendly and wants to steal all your time.

Anyway this is a collaboration between me and another cool write from DA by the name of Redhavic. He makes written Death Battles and they're awesome so go check them out. There's also another group that spouts ideas for this and they're fun too. So credit to them all.

Episode 1, .1 Introduction

Typically any normal person that's sitting on a bench waiting for a bus wouldn't be so bored in this day and age. The use of Scrolls and conveniency of it would lead to easy access and mild fun with all the apps one can download or simply browsing online on certain free wifi-spots. However a certain individual has forgot to charge their scroll due to a mild migraine from partying too hard and is now suffering for it. Basically her irresponsibility has led to her boredom right now.

"And man do I know it… The weather doesn't help either," She said to herself with deep regret. She wouldn't be this annoyed and bored if the bus was actually on time today. Though in reality she was barely fazed by the heat. It was a very small factor of her sour mood and she was merely complaining to herself due to boredom more than any sort of discomfort. Maybe it's her casual attire, maybe it's her tolerance for it, maybe it's being under the shadow of a pole. Either way she was more annoyed by her boredom than she is with the heat. "At least I'm not the only one suffering… Should've brought an umbrella."

She was right. Outside there were people walking by, from adults to teenagers to elderly. All of them passed by and clearly suffered from the heat, either wearing caps, utilizing umbrellas or publicly displaying their annoyance for it. Of course the people and her were suffering from two entirely different things but it's the shared mentality that counts. No one would wait for the busbwith her anyway. All of them focusing on sticking to the shadows to avoid subjecting themselves to the sensation that felt like a heat wave. It was just her. Just this blonde woman and the very little amount of cars that passed by. All for hers to count.

She was driven to this point by her boredom.

"Maybe the bus isn't coming after all. That means I have to pick her all the way up there… Sigh, such a drag. I just wish something would cure my boredom."

And as if the gods themselves have listened to her, her wish came true.

"Kukukukuku! I am the Monster Vulcanus Magma Man!"

Blinking in surprise, the woman raised her head towards the voice. The loud and comical voice that was so frequently similar to many others. Add in the proclamation of being a monster… It can only be one thing! Blondie stepped up to get a better view of the speaker hoping to see something spectacular.

It was completely the opposite of what she expected.

"Kukukuku! That's right! Run away from me!" It was a man that looked like he got his upper body stuck inside a volcano science project. The table and the red fake lava was there and all to add on to the effect. The result? It was an utterly ridiculous appearance that would make anyone think it's a horribly made cosplay, or just some mutated human. Either way it was a monster and that was what made any civilian nearby run away. Or maybe it's the heat intensifying that drove them away. Either way… it was a bit disappointing to see such a thing. "Because of my science project being destroyed by own teacher I became a monster that is based from my project! With this power I shall melt the you all kukukuku!"

And then it flew towards her.

The newspaper. The blonde woman's disappointed look turned into one of surprise as she caught the newspaper just before it was about to hit her face. Her eyes widened at the sight of the image that came to her sight. Immediately a grin broke into that surprised expression as she adjusted her seating position. Her boredom practically vanished with the newspaper in play instead of the monster.

"Super sales for sweets on the weekends? Sweet! Ruby's going to love it!"

Instead of even glancing back at the monster she was hooked onto the newspaper, neither noticing the other. Though her gaze focused on a bit on the great deals, her eyes slowly lingered towards the side information. The side section of how Grimm and monster attacks were becoming more and more frequent. Looks like it wasn't just a scam or a hoax. More and more monsters have begun to spawn ever since the beginning of the year. No one could explain it yet but some debated that it was because of the steadily increasing population of the world and how negativity increases alongside that. Some just claimed it was judgement day getting closer and closer.

"Oh well, no point worrying about the small stuff,"

To the blonde woman here, it was just life. No matter what one does that's how it was going to be. Pointlessly worrying about these things was going to be annoying so you might as well just take it easy and think about the good things in life. Live life to the fullest. After all, there will be people like Hunters that can protect you from the invasive Grimm! When evil creatures arises so will the heroes that will protect everyone!… Although thinking about stuff like that, it was kinda ruined by the melodramatic-ness of the monster over there.

"The temperature I can unleash is hotter than a volcano! As long as you give me time I can completely destroy you all! Kukukuku! A minute is all I need!"

The more the volcanic man ranted the more he became annoying. The urge to just leave the place was increasing but this woman had that feeling that she shouldn't. Not yet at least. And she was… no, she definitely wasn't interested on the monster. She just didn't want to leave when she could finish this newspaper here.

'But really he's so annoying… Can't he just shut up and charge up? Why is he even bothering explaining his power to everyone? Did the shape of his head make him release his brain cells by attacking? I mean come on….'

The blonde woman simply muttered in thought while shuffling through the pages of the newspaper, looking for more deals or anything that would get her interest. Horoscope seems simple. As in… simply useless. 'Your loved one will rely on you a lot today'. She doesn't even have a relationship with any boy yet. Was it referring to someone else? Ruby and her dad didn't contact her lately. 'The world would feel like it's too difficult for you both physically and emotionally at a close time but you have to stay strong. You can make it through no matter what. You just have to believe in yourself.'

'Man these are just bad hoaxes. Don't they know you have to be ambiguous in order to work?'

"But that's not all of it! With more time I can be even more powerful! I'm officially a Disaster Level Tiger! How did I know? From the city I burned down ago with the two Hunters that faced me!"

… Huh?

"They put up a fight but I'm too strong for them so you all should fear me! Remember me! Vulcanus Magma Man! The one that will eradicate the world if you give me a month's time! I'll only get stronger and stronger KUKUKUKUKUKUKU!"

The woman's eyes were wide as she actually began to focus. No way... Her hands tightened into fists. Was this… true? This can't be… If this was true then...

"This power of mine is only miniscule to the harbringer of death that will destroy you all! Martial artists, cops, Hunters, Magicians, Heroes, none of them matters against my 1500 Celsius laval attack! The world shall die to me AHAHAHAHAHA!"

She has to act now! There was no time to waste! She can't let it happen! The blonde stood up from her seat and began walking. A look of determination on her face, which the sunlight caused a sort of shade that could've been badass. To certain people in certain angles at least… Too bad no one was around to marvel at the view of that.

"Fear me! Ah!?" But someone did notice. The volcano monster heard her footsteps and turned towards her. With a cocky…. Well, grin if that expression in that volcano was true. He raised his arms as lava began to gather them, as if being channeled. Instead of focusing throughout the body it was not there. It was some sort of battle pose? "Oh? Are you perhaps a heroine missy?"

Each time a drop of magma falls to the concrete it let out a nasty sound. The concrete was melting. No, wait, was that how lava works? It seems more like acid than anything. Bah whatever. Yang ignored that and simply clenched her fists tighter than before. She continued walking forward, the aura around her looking more serious than ever. That's something Vulcanus Magma Man began to get wary of.

'This girl… She's no pushover.. She's not afraid at all. But she's still human isn't she? All Hunters and heroes are...' Mentally Vulcanus was getting nervous, but he didn't show it. Instead he kept his stance and attempted to squash that doubt building up in his mind. His blood…. Or whatever liquid made up his entire body. Three guesses on what that was. 'But I'm a monster now. A monster feels no fear!'

The newcomer was getting so close now. It feels like she's looming over her despite lacking impact. What the hell was this? No. He can't be deterred. He has to fight back! The monster only shakily shouted.

"Whoever you are, prepared to be deep fried! I will unleash my all and… we're…." The woman was walking past him. Completely ignoring him and now just heading to the other side of the street… Huh? This… never happened before. The intimidating woman was gone and now it was just some random person? Did he imagine that earlier? "... Hey! Where are you going!?"

"?" The blonde turned around seemingly surprised. She wasn't even scared of him! What gives? "To the convenience store. They have a special sale right now about new shampoo that helps the hair. I gotta go there fast if I want to make it since I forgot about it."

"Ehh!? Aren't you a hero!? Wait, compose yourself. Don't lose yourself now… Just because you're surprised by this change of events doesn't mean you have to give up," Vulcanus suddenly began to mutter to himself voicing out his thoughts. A monster is supposed to keep its cool and be angry all the time! Yeah! Isn't that somehow contradictory? Nah, both can work together. Although cool might be a bad term for him but whatever! Clearing his throat he pointed his magma covered hand at the woman. "Don't you care about stopping me woman!? You were approaching me eagerly before!... Or are you... Just a civilian?"

"Nah, I don't feel like it. People shouldn't hit others just because they look ugly," The urge to hit this girl rose up significantly. So did the magma level on Vulcanus' body. "All I see is a guy dressed up as a volcano cosplay gone wrong scaring people away."

"I am not just some guy! I'm a freaking monster you blonde bitch!" Vulcanus screamed out splashing more lava around them. Like before the woman was unfazed. Was this girl just an idiotic or reckless civilian after all? "If you're just a stupid civilian you should just scram then! Stop wasting my time!"

"Then why are you bothering screaming out 'You're going to destroy everything within a minute'? In fact, you're even making me go away right now you know," The woman wasn't even offended by the insult. She simply pointed that out with a bored tone. After all she wanted to get this over with quickly otherwise she might actually miss the sale. "You're screaming like you want to evacuate everything, as if you want the city all to yourself. Maybe you just want to destroy the school? Or is it publicity that you want?"

"The hell are you even talking about!? How else would I get popular unless I scream out my name and challenge heroes? That's the way monsters get popular! By killing heroes!" Then, a leer started to form on the monster's face. Well, again, it would have formed if it had a proper functioning one. But it was something the blonde recognized and seemed to be surprised by. "After all… Those two heroes before… I killed them too."

"Ah... Darn..." The blonde sighed in defeat shaking her head. Not even the mention of death was making her afraid? What the hell was this? Isn't a civilian supposed to care and be nervous about a situation like that? Even an idiot would be shaken! This girl… Either she's incredibly stupid or for the sake of not offending to anyone mentally unhinged "There goes the Pacifist Route."

"Pacifist…. What the heck are you even talking about?... Ah!" Vulcanus finally realized it. With a sigh and a chuckle he pointed at her with an expression that… In his mind it looked like one of relief. "It's the heat isn't it? It's messing with your mind? That's why you're being stupid and weird?"

"Huh? Not at all. It's pretty chilly in fact. The breeze feels nice. But yeah by I mean pacifist route, it's when I only kill those who kill. You know? An eye for an eye. A karmic sort of thing."

This…. was …. She was a hero right? Thinking back, there's no way a normal citizen could be talking to him eye to eye like this. Vulcanus' head was heating up from the anger and the confusion. Realizing that this girl was mocking and ignoring him since the very beginning. But… she was too dumb to be a hero! There was no way! Clutching at his head Vulcanus began to growl before pointing at the blonde accusingly.

"Stop confusing me and just tell me the hell you are!"

"Me? Well…" Ah! There was that determined look! Maybe she was just feeling scared earlier, but now she's looking serious. The confident smile. Haha! This is it! Someone to actually fight and not just melt! The intimidating vibe was no longer there! Perhaps he had just imagined it after all! "Remember me… I'll be the one to take you out! I'm Yang Xiao Lang! Who's just a heroine for fun!"

"…"

"Hey, say something. It's a bit awkward if we just stand here staring at each other."

"... What the hell is a hero for fun?"

"It's a hobby! Umm... " Yang seemed to wonder how she was going to explain this. There was… Nothing heroic about how she looked thinking about it. This… is not a hero. She can't be one. The way she's talking and holding herself- "Ah. Think of it like this. I work part-time at weekdays, party at several random days, stay home or take care of my sister time to time, and stay as a hero for any free time not withholding comic and manga reading times!"

"... Is that why you look like a messy girl who looks like she multi-tasks too much?"

"Hey, multitasking isn't that hard! And for the record. I look good most of the time!" Yang exclaimed before holding part of her hair. Chuckling nervously too? "Just out of conditioner right now..."

"Graaah! We're getting off topic! What I have a problem is with your shitty hobby and how so uncaring you are with a monster that killed before!"

"Well honestly with all the announcements you made you'd probably be hunted down by a hero fast. And I'm sure that there's no person for you to kill around here now," Yang said growing exasperated as this continues. Was she… Looking down on him? She… She doesn't even think he's a threat! "Look I don't want to waste any more time with this. I'm gonna go now. Or else I'm going to miss the sale and my sister! And if you're going to lie about killing, well… Say it in a less forced voice."

The blonde heroine for fun turned away and continued to walk the street. For a brief moment it almost looked heroic. Well to citizens nearby. For Vulcanus? It was simply an action that the monster did not like. Shown evident when the lava on its body seemed to glow. More steam was being released all around him. He was definitely angry.

"I DID NOT LIE! THAT'S IT! I'LL PROVE TO EVERYONE THAT I'M A MONSTER BY KILLING YOU!"

The volcano monster held out its hands, as heated magma began to build up in them, before then being released outward! A load of magma came at Yang with the speed of a bullet, splashing on her very body as it melted her down to nothing in seconds. Vulcanus cackled like a madman at the sight of that.

"KUKUKUKUKUKU! THAT'S WHAT YOU GET FOR SCREWING AROUND WITH A MONSTER LIKE ME! Now, to do the same to the-"

His monologuing was interrupted by a light tap to his shoulder. Vulcanus shrieked in surprise, turning around to find Yang not only living, but also looking completely unharmed. The magma man looked back and forth from the spot she was melted onto where she was standing in front of him.

Wait….did he actually melt the mail box behind her? How did she… Was it an afterimage?-

"Well I was hoping you'd just stop and show some humanity so I can forgive you but guess I was wrong," She was over there moments ago… how did? Wha? "Seeing as you are going to be a pain in the ass for everyone… I might as well take action."

The blonde woman sighed in frustration as she said this, clearly not in the mood to do it. Vulcanus, in returned, stared blankly at the woman, before falling into a fit of snorting laughter, as if being told a humorous joke.

"Y-you honestly think you stand a chance?! Lady, I don't know if you know this, but humans cannot survive magma like on TV or Comics! I need but stand here and watch as you get cooked from the heat alone! Sure you're fast but you're nothing! You're going to melt in seconds now that you're here so close to me!"

"Then why am I unharmed this entire time I was standing behind you?"

"... Eh?"

The blonde woman cracked her knuckles a bit. She was right. There was nothing wrong with her. She wasn't injured at all. How… How did he not notice this before? No it made sense earlier but now that he was fully angry… How is she not fazed?

"A guy as hot as should learn to cool off."

Vulcanus's eyes nearly popped out at the blonde's horrible pun. That was… Bad. It actually stunned him.

"What the hell are you!? Just-"

If anyone were to see it, they would deem it impossible, but just before the monster could finish, the blonde woman threw a simple punch his way and sent him flying. Quite literally in fact, as his body disappeared into the sky above causing a cloud to vanish instantly. Whether he was dead or not from the impact, it would never be known. No time to even cry out. It was that fast.

Yang waited there for a moment looking blank faced as before. Upon realizing she had just downed the monster in one hit she sighed in disappointment. It wasn't worth putting any effort after all. At this right she might as well stick with pinky strikes.

"There's another dud. Man, you think the Monsters would at least try to get tougher. Aw well… ah! Gotta hurry to the convenience store! Or the timed sale will be out!"

The woman proceeded to walk briskly to her destination, humming a catchy tune as she went along her way, as if the incident from before never occurred. The only sign of that monster being around was the magma cooling off on the streets.

'You might be wondering what the hell just happened. Well, thing is, that was something we like to call a Grimm, a living example of what the happens when the bad side of us take hold. They turn a person into a monster focused around either their obsession or emotion they felt before transforming. And the ones who stop monsters like that are superheroes. Like in comics and manga. Whether you have supernatural powers such as telekinesis or magic, the technology to lay waste, or just the skills, you can be a hero.

I myself included My name is Yang Xiao Long. And I… am the strongest part time hero!

ONE PUNCH YANG!

Yeah, I know. The title needs a better name.'