Long Live the King

by Scorpina

They are on their own now. Melee Brawler, formerly known as Shuriken Star has gone rouge. No longer under the heroes association, she has gone into business with Garou. Yet, not many are taking the news well. Matters only grow worst when something happens to Melee, what was used to save her life is now starting to change it!

1. Chapter 1

Long live the king.

Chapter 1 – Observe from afar.

It was time to step back. Gyoro Gyoro knew this to be true, she realized now that Garou would fight her no matter what she threw at him. He would resist and retaliate if and whenever possible. He was the perfect specimen, but now, he was too hard to handle. "Gyoro, why did you make him stronger?" questioned Phoenix man.

Gyoro Gyoro thought it over. 'I assumed if I had pushed him hard enough, his mind would break. A broken mind is something I can easily manipulate and convince. It appears he is a lot stronger than that. I never would have thought he could resist the monster urges despite them festering and growing inside of him.'

Phoenix man then asked. "Why did you sacrifice the Wyrm god? He was our strongest allies! Because of him, more monsters are now on their way to our new location. Now… he's dead! Eaten by Garou!"

'He served his purpose. I was hoping he would be the one to encounter the hero by the name of Shuriken Star. She has been the one interfering with my experiment. I must admit though, her influence was something I couldn't have imagined for Garou. I was pleased with the strike on her, and I am continuing observations.'

Phoenix man was confused. "Observations? But, she was cured of the poisons! What more is there to observe?"

Gyoro Gyoro laughed. 'You didn't see the extent Garou went to protect her from the poison, you didn't see his separate attempt to stop her flesh from growing in infection. He used part of his own body tissue to save her, and that will be a mistake in the end. As I said, it has all gone accordingly. We will use her to use him.'

There was an awkward silence, Phoenix man still didn't quite understand. "But, she is not with us, she does not believe in our cause. Why would she help us? What is the purpose of targeting her? What have you made Garou do that will tip this all in our favor?"

Gyoro Gyoro's eye winkled with a smile. 'I came to a simple conclusion. This one who we wish to be our king requires something else that may convince him to join us and take his place. To create a world both fitting for him… and one closest to him. This king… needs a queen'