Chapter 1

At the heroes Association.

It was a long over due meeting.

Alley was finally able to get the top minds of the Heroes Association to gather in one place, she had to tell them what this branch of the house of evolution was planning and the corruption within the Heroes Association itself. The GeneX was a mere ploy to have access to the martial artists who were slightly turned. But the other project they were working on has to be known.

"Gentlemen, thank you for meeting with me today. I have to go over with you everything I have gathered from the GeneX labs but let's call a spade a spade here, this was essentially a side branch of the house of evolution."

She brought up notes, and digital imagine, mainly of the S Class heroes. "Before you are the notes that one Septimus took, his goal was to create a partial turning solution to transform the S Class into half monsters. They went as far as developing computer simulations as to what could possibly occur in each hero if the solution was made and their transformed forms. The following slides were the most probable." She paused. "The house of evolution was very determined to get hold of one hero the most. Snek." She explained. "They were aiming for a mid transformation, very similar to what happened to Biting Snake Fist Snek former class A rank 37 hero. Somewhere in between human and monsterfication

The next side revealed Metal Bat in his human form, then, with a flick of the switch, it gave the hypothetical transformation of him. Metal Bat became a chrome human being with jagged teeth. The room gasped. "Metal Bat would have absorbed the properties of his weapon, an indestructible metal bat. With that in mind, he would also have the ability to absorb metallic properties of other items to add to his own durability and possible weapons fabrication and projectiles. It is believe the absorption of these metals could be done either by touch or by consumption."

The next slide was Pig God. "Pig God, due to his healthy appetite, they have concluded that he would have grown a second mouth, mainly in the stomach area that is able to take in and consume anything in range. Organic and inorganic materials would be digested and added to his mass, the bigger he grows the more difficult it would be to stop him."

Third slide, Genos. "Despite his body being mainly machine, the formula they were concocting would have worked on Genos…" she explained. The room fell into whispers and mutters. She hit the switch and it showed his transformed image. His body turned into a dark metal, jagged edges and his chest plate remained the same with it's features of appearing like demonic fire breathing head. "The demon cyborg would have become just that. A demon, his body would be able to withstand stronger blows and damages. It is also believed that in his form, Genos would have been able to take parts from other monsters and add it to his own body, they would turn into metal and conform to his will."

"Miss Brawler, these are just hypothetical, correct?" questioned Sitch.

"Yes, but also this is but a half transformation too. This isn't full blown monster. This is what the house of evolution was considered working on for their next project. However, they figured out early on that the cure I have developed is not a guarantee. I have also come to that conclusion as fortunate as I was with Suiryu, Snek and Max. I can't say for certain if the cure would have been as effective on others. The genetic make up was just right for it to take hold, but still, I don't wish to wonder or test this notion."

Sitch stood. "What other information have you learned?"

Alley then brought up the next slide, Tank Top Tiger. "GeneX lab had temporary reversed the cure I administered to Tank Top Tiger. For a matter of 72 hours, he was able to go between his semi-cured phase to his half monster state. It was enough to convince him that he could become Tiger in a Tank Top once more and allow his services to be used by the GeneX labs. Since then, he has been sedated, their serum has worked its way out of the system and Tiger is reverted back to his state in which I was able to bring him to. However, I have found myself hitting a snag with my own conceptions of a cure." She explained.

Alley paused and hung her head rather disappointedly in herself. "I didn't consider the fact that the serum itself cannot alter a subject back after a certain state. For example Lightning Max." She brought up a before and after photo of him. "Since he has been administered my serum once before, another dose or even a stronger version of what was given will not work. It's because the base of it is already in his body. It will react to the second dose, however offer no change to his condition."

Sitch was surprised by the news. "Is there another path that can be taken?" he asked.

"I hope so. I am researching on a way to bypass the original cure with a new one with a different base. It's trying to find that base that will allow me to ensure it take out the monster DNA in the body without harming the human DNA that remains. If this is rushed, it could cleanse the body of both DNA… killing the person we are trying to cure."

The room went into muttering once more. "Miss Brawler," said one of the chairmen. "What direction will you be taking now?"

Alley paused. "I have new knowledge on genetics and possible solutions. Yet, I will not know just yet if these scenarios will work for the matter at hand. I am also keeping in mind that the three martial artist have gone over a year in his form. The results at this point could be permanent. But I don't wish to believe that is the case."

"We will continue to fund your studies Miss Brawler, we hope for everyone's sake that you have success." Said Sitch.

"Thank you." She turned off her computer as the room emptied. She began to collect the sheets and data forms that were left behind. But she paused, and sensed someone lingering behind her.

"Rather impressive for an offspring of Garou…"

Alley turned and saw Amai Mask standing in the room. He approached oddly, but began to look down at the notes she printed off for Sitch and the board. "Fascinating research, I do wonder though is how could someone like you know so much about genetics?"

"I have my ways." She said coldly. "I hope you are here for a good reason. I am not really in the mood to deal with someone who insulted good friends of mine. You know… wanting their resignation letters after the transformation happened."

Amai smiled to her. "You need to understand, people need to look up to other people when it comes to integrity. They wish to emulate those who are the perfection of being tough, strong and beautiful while fighting for justice. They lost that ability the moment their human side was taken over."

Alley glared at him. "No wonder mom despises you. You really do only look at the look of a hero, not the hero themselves. Snek has done amazing things since he became what he is. In fact, children appear to adore him. Lightning Max is able to take down demon level threats on his own, Suiryu as well. The three have done remarkably considering their circumstances."

"One will make the best of a situation. Even if it means adapting and become the very thing they vowed to fight and protect the people from."

"You are getting on my last nerve, I would be careful if I were you." Alley turned and confronted him, but she saw his face change. Strange veins were coming out from his face.

"Oh… I can assure you. Everyone may fear your father's wrath. But he doesn't scare me the least bit. Your mother is a simple woman who I can defeat with greatest of ease. You… you are but a mere child compared to me; with no concept of strength, skill and power. Tell me… do you think you could win against the likes of me?" he asked.

She smirked. "Yes," she said defiantly. "Because, I don't necessarily have to battle you through strength. I merely have to battle you with my intellect. I know you are smart Sweet Mask. But you are not smart enough to know when to back down when it comes to my family. My father would devour you, my mother, would rip you apart. Me… I don't quite know what I would do, but I don't waste my time on you either." Alley then paused and smiled. "Besides, Snek beat you before. I have great confidence I could too!"

He was stunned to say the least, but the veins in his face vanished. He gave but a gentle smile before walking away. Alley couldn't shake the feeling she was getting though. He was up to something.