King of the Monsters Part 2

Chapter 1 – The fallout.

"You said you would watch him Silverfang, this is not watching him! You have adhered to nothing we discussed! You allowed Garou to wonder the cities like a free man. A THREAT LEVEL DRAGON WALKS FREE UNDER YOUR WATCH!"

It wasn't a typical meeting. They usually aren't anymore. Yet it was a full day since the monster attack in City X, the heroes all filed their reports, all claiming to have had a run in with Garou. Yet, there was something off about each of their stories. Silverfang went through each and every one of them himself, even some people who didn't get out in time, but were saved since the monster was destroy wrote in. "You keep failing to realize the obvious Amai mask." Said Silverfang. "All these heroes did report Garou and confronted him in battle. The question is though, how come none of them are seriously harmed?"

As much as it pained the old man to say it, it was true. If Garou was truly looking for a fight, he wouldn't have hesitated to take these heroes down. He did it once before, he knew and memorized their movements and fighting skills. If what they have reported to be true, how come they are still standing?

Amai mask however was out for blood this time. "That is not the point Silverfang. You know and I know of his threat level, the people do as well! You let him walk so freely without considering the fact at any given moment, he could turn and attack the people!"

Silverfang, however was prepared for this. "Sitch, if I may?"

Sitch, the head of the heroes association. He knows just about everything going on and keeps track of all events. He gave Silverfang but a nod as the old man stood from his chair and approached the room door. He gave a brief knock and opened the door a crack. "You may come in."

Stepping aside, the door opened. Shuriken Star walked in, much to the dismay of Amai mask. "Why is she here?"

"Because, she saw everything."

Snitch looked to Star and invited her to sit down. "Tell us what you saw,"

Star explained she was in the city bounty hunting. She caught Death Zero and a majority of his crew. She was heading to the next city when she heard the monster attack. Rushing to the scene, she found the monster was already dead and yet the heroes stood ready for a fight. "They were confronting Garou on his past actions, they wanted revenge for what he did to them. He tried to tell them to back off and leave. No one listened, they were determined to make him suffer." In great detail she explained how Darkness Blade came from behind and slashed Garou, Stinger grazing his shoulder and another strike across the front of his chest. "He fought back a little, just enough in attempt to repel them off. But they kept coming and more heroes were on the way."

Amai Mask smirked. "Oh, you knew that too didn't you? Perhaps you can explain theses…" On the table he threw down her smoke shuriken bombs. "These were found at the scene, especially around the area the heroes cornered Garou, care to explain?"

Snitch examined the weapons himself as he looked to Star. "This does require an explanation."

She didn't hide it, or make any attempt to lie. "I threw them, I made certain Garou has a moment to escape. As I said, he wasn't the one looking for a fight. I minimized the chances of heroes and civilians getting hurt, and took action accordingly."

There was an odd silence in the room, Amai Mask most of all appeared the most startled. "You… helped him?"

"Yes, I did. It was the least I could do. After all, he killed the monster rampaging the city."

Sitch was surprised. "It was one of the fastest take downs according to the locals. They even verified it was indeed him. But, why?"

Silverfang cleared his voice. "Perhaps, he is trying to change his ways. But I cannot speak for him, no one can but Garou."

Amai Mask protested. "You are going to believe this? You think a thing like Garou took out a monster on his own?"

"None of the other heroes took credit for it," said Sitch.

"I warn you, this is a terrible idea, this… this is a mockery of what we stand for as heroes!"

Silverfang cleared his throat once more. "Sitch, I am offering a partial solution to the matter, and I hope you will agree to it."

"I'm listening."

"It appears that Garou has taken a bit of a shine to the young lady in the room. In fact you will see in the reports that the people have seen the two together bounty hunting. Despite his threat level, when he is with her, the people are rather calm to the idea of him being in the open. After all, she is a level A hero capable of great things. I have come to understand she can even subdue a monster with a few pressure points. No doubt she could do the same to Garou if need be. My apprentice hasn't been at his full strength, I believe she is capable of keeping him shall I say… calm for the most part?"

"NO!" Amai Mask shouted. "She is to be no where near him! I refuse, and I forbid it!"

"This is not your choice, Sweet Mask," said Sitch. But he paused. "I cannot agree to this either, Silverfang. I need to see with my own eyes that she is capable to handle someone of Garou's skill. I suggest we meet again in three days to discuss matters, I strongly suggest you bring Garou with you Silverfang. Failure in this, and I will have no other choice but to have him captured. Understood?"

Silverfang gave but a nod in agreement. "Miss Star, will you be here in three days as well?"

"Whenever you need me, I just need a new phone."

"Very well, we will get one for you before you leave. Amai, if you have objection then you as well return in three days, until then. Meeting adjourned."