When night was falling upon Sternberg City, a familiar hero with helmet in hand was about to start he's nightly patrol. Would find a maiden sitting on outer parts of the roof's railing just staring outward. Looking up toward the twinkling stars with clearest glowing Crystal Blue eyes he ever seen. Her hair pinned into a loose ponytail to her left side while rest of her was elegantly posed. Had Keith assuming that unnamed woman came here to end her life by jumping off the building.
"Miss, what your about to do is a waste of your life." Keith would yell dropping his helmet as he gained woman's attention.
Had the unnamed woman turning away from her place on the railing to securing her feet on solid surface. To standing up right and wondering why an unmasked hero was addressing her. She dismissed when she ended up walking toward Keith in a few steps to only bend down, and picks up his helmet.
"Nothing to worry about and I think this belongs to you." She would hand Keith his helmet.
To only give a smile that had Keith's knees ready to give out while a fluttering feeling was felt within his chest. Unable to ask the unnamed women what her name and why she was even here this night. Since he watched her straighten out her business suit with the skirt opinion from formed wrinkles. Before he was told how she looks forward to seeing him during next end of the season HERO TV party.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
When another end of HERO TV season was wrapping up for First and Second string heroes during their usual celebration. After the individual Points from each hero was tolled up to crown KOH. The new owner of Apollon Media made an appearance with a new female hero to first string heroes. She was to be addressed as 'The Lady' and wore all white from her feather facial mask To the all white attire that consisted of a gown with floor length skirt with a slit on the side. Her matching pumps to fingerless, lace gloves just added to her appeal, that had the CEOS approaching her about. All asking, if she was available for private outings with just one of them to talk business. She turned down each and every one of them, stating she wasn't becoming a hero for personal gain or fame. To only be turned down or ignored by her as she walk away from them with a practiced grace that had cameras' flashes going off.
"She most be having fun." Ishi sounded rather disinterested.
"Trying to kill the mood?" Kaede asked Ishi.
He ended up gulping down a glass of sparkling juice before telling his invited guest about his sister. Informing Kaede that the newest masked heroine was none other then his elder sister playing superhero. Showing both their family members were working side by side for HERO TV, and one was full time Heroes of justice.
"0 to 1 she's going to be paired up with someone." Ishi's comment had Kaede laughing.
"Who?" She would ask looking among the heroes.
"Possibly with either Captain Clueless or Paper Ninja…" Ishi points to Sky High and Origami Cyclone.
Kaede demonstrates her NEXT ability of power copying, by mimicking Rock Bison's Harden ability. She used when she hit the back of Ishi's head at a angle as a form of discipline for his nicknames. Reminding him also that he was the son of newest owner of Apollon Media, and he needed to show some respect.
"FINE!" Ishi would huff rubbing the back of his head. "Your sure can hit."
"I am daughter of Wild Tiger." Kaede proudly winked at Ishi. "Who's getting Barnaby Brooks Jr. as a step-dad."
Coldness of a glass' surface soothes Ishi's forming bump while Kaede went on about her father's up coming marriage. Seems Barnaby and he had started to become an item after whole incident with Golden Ryan. Settle hints of hands brushing against each other when they were near each other, or gentle way they spoke to each other. Way one would look at the other in a soft matter from across the room. Slight smiles one would wear when a comment from other was considered funny. Started to tell fellow co-workers they were more then partnered heroes.
"Soon I'll be relocating here to live with them." Kaede clenched her fist in some form of victory.
"Means you'll be left at home alone or harassing me." Ishi ruins her moment.
Kaede ended up huffing at what Ishi had to say about coming to live in SternBerg with her new fathers. By working over to one of the catered dinner tabled and plucking one of ice soda cans from a glass bowl. To only walk back over to Ishi and pull the glass from him and replace it with the cool can. Saying an idiot like him was going to need a girl like her to watch after him besides her dad.
"I can't have my future partner injuring him self." She went on to blush.
Ishi would have answered her about a future of acting as paired heroes' together if her father hadn't butted in. Kotetsu would go on about how his daughter is too young to start showing a interest in boys older then her. To only separate the two in his best threatening way as to intimidate Ishi away. He would have asked what his daughter meant about becoming a hero with Ishi, and she was too young to be interested in boys. To only be ignored by Kaede telling Ishi, she would see him later.
"Usual place?" Ishi reminds Kaede of their meeting spot.
"Sure and bring your PSP." Kaede insisted.
Two ended up going their own ways with Ishi in search of his father to look over the bump on his head. Leaving Kaede to turn her smiling face toward her father and ask what was wrong with liking boys. Bringing one such as Ishi and the role he wanted to take on as a hero upon getting older. Saying the partnership her father shared with her new step-father was being accepted by their fans. Left Kotetsu to convince his daughter needed to pick a better friend and more normal career choice. While Kyros was left rather amused at what his son was using to sooth the pain on his head.
"Do I want to ask or you going to explain?" Kyros tried to not laugh.
"A second generation NEXT knows how to hit." Ishi whispered as he looked toward Kaede.
"What have I taught you're about missing with girls?" Voice of his sister reminds Ishi of her lessons in respect.
Ishi just stayed in place while his father used his NEXT ability to transfer his son's bump to his own head. Knowing his body would end up mending the absorbed wound within seconds of him taking on his son's pain. Not caring he was openly displaying a NEXT ability before media of Sternbild City and fellow CEOs.
"Father your eyes." His daughter pointed out the glowing irises.
"Give me a minute." Kyros sighed. "Ishi will you be alright alone tonight?"
The teen knew what his father was getting at by being left alone in their huge brownstone in downtown Sternberg City. All he could do was nod while Kyros' assist came running to his side, and his daughter stayed close. Not knowing his condition caught the attention of the fellow heroes. First to approach them was none other then a face Kyros' daughter met before. She would end being introduced to as The White Swan and Sky High's new partner, with a NEXT ability to freely fly.
"MR. ROZENFIELD!" Both Sky High and White Swan addressed him.
"Get along now." Kyros winked at the both of them. "Any questions about your partnership call, call my office."
He ended up straightening him self out just enough to be escorted out by security and his assist. Leaving his masked daughter beside Sky High as awkwardness started to build when they were left alone. Kira was left to sigh as she started to came up with a plan knowing Sky High's sponsor companies. Ready this time aorund present her best smile and greet who ever wanted to do business with her. What she got when she turned to face him with her practice smile for moment like this.
"I look forward to many opportunities with your as a fellow hero." Sky High would bow to her in his usual fashion.
"I am glad to be called your partner." She stood still folding her hands.
Flash of a camera that went off would capture the scene of sky High with his head bowing to White Swan. Caption that would follow the image of two slapped on the front page of any paper media. Sky High fans heard the news of his gaining a female partner when they saw that picture, set off a fire storm. They response to the Hero Partner notion expending to Sky High came in droves. Bags of hand written letter would be delivered by Sternbild City mail service in truck. Sky High's business related email became packed with weeks worth of emails from these fans. Interns from all departments in a conference room working over time had to sort through everything. Piles that got the most responses were people wanting to know about this knew partner.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Keith couldn't get the women he met out on top of the building out his head for reasons he couldn't explain. Expression she wore when she turned her perfect jawline and enchanting side smile toward him. Created a picture within his mind that had his searching for her through out Apollon Media's building and Tower of Justice. From lower levels of the mail room and the basement areas to higher levels that were occupied by new boss' offices and mostly used for office related work. He couldn't find her among the countless new faces in the newly arranged floors of the taken over business. Just re-familiarize him self with the new set up of everything that had been switched around. Asking anyone seen a golden haired goddess sometime after closing time of the building to anyone who was willing to listen. He got a flat out not or told he should check with the security office for information on this woman by everyone.
Didn't mean he gave up searching for her, needing to know why she was on that roof at that time of the night. Followed up with the new security guards at the front desk for information on her from a picture or some kind of recording of her. He would allowed to view after office hour whenever he had the time on when not filling his role as a hero. Wanting to see the log in sheets for nightly visitors in the form of workers and people from Justice department. Not a single name jumped out at him when he looked over countless pages. He ended up looking over prints out logs of workers that had to scan their security badges, or cards. Again none of them on list after list he flipped through grabbed him when he looked. To only have the feeling of failure stick with him long after he left work this wonderful morning.
Choosing to put his Golden Retriever on his leash and take his usual dog walk morning to clear his head came to mind. Out the doors of Sternbild's Silver Stage where his apartment is located, needing to work out his frustrations. Picking up his pace when he started to take his familiar path he took fwhen he walked John. Wind picking with his increase in speed in each step he took as his dog kept up with him. Rush of adrenaline coursing through his veins that wasn't brought in the heat of battle. Passing sights of people who knew were waved to by him as he wore his signature smile. Would act as a distraction away from the fading image of a woman he was getting no where in finding.
Came to screeching halt when the sight of the roof women in mini-running shorts and matching tank top appeared. A wind breaker with Sky High Logo on back was worn over her jogging attire. Knee length socks and matching sneakers with her hair worn in a tight braid. Arm band strapped to one of her upper arms held a white Ipod set on shuffle feature was clearly seen. Who stood bent over a water fountain taking a drink with her pulled back hair swept out of her face. Had Keith not thinking when he turned in place and called out to her forgetting he never knew her name. Shouting out his greeting to her from across the way and introducing him self by civilian name only.
"Um… You don't have to raise your voice to say hello." She slightly yelled back to him. "Just come closer to chat to me."
Rather determined to figure out who she was and settle the irritation he's been in during his search for her. He took a brisk walk over to her, with his Golden Retriever beside him in direction of the water fountain. Stopped just enough from her to re-introduce himself to her more quietly with this huge smile across his face and hand extended. Even had his Golden Retriever walk up to her black and white Pomeranian and allow him to sniff.
"Her name is Gyro and she's a purebred, I plan on entering in the Sternbild City Kennel Club Dog Show." She spoke of her future plans. "I just hope we can we get first place."
"Maybe John and I will see you there." Keith spoke of joining.
"You sure?" She would come to ask him.
She ended up explaining the signup process was a pile of paperwork from a veterinary's check up to an ownership license. All properly filled out and be submitted to a selection committee for the dog show by a certain due date. Contestants were narrowed down and informed where to show up for the agility and obedience trials. Numbers are assigned and interviews are taken place before dogs are tested. Results are recorded and one of each breed is picked for a final show.
"We've been preparing weeks in advance for this." She informed Keith. "Just walking into this …would be kinda hard for you…"
"Nothing wrong with trying something new." Keith wasn't phrased with her warning.
How he agreed to allow her to help him to prepare in entering the dog show and join him for the rest of his walk. Was an answer that not even Kira could answer as she found her self laughing at everything he said. Keith on the other hand just forgot about the nuisance his search had brought him. The rest of this joint run together run ended with people noticing and whispering. Some even pulled out their phones when they were passed by the pair to take pictures. Others waved to either Keith or Kira in a friendly matter and earned a simple eave back from Kira as Keith's was more of a grand gesture. Few would actually come long side them when they slowed down and turned a corner on the path. Girls mostly flirting with Keith and asking about what his hobbies and interests as if indicating they wanted something out of him. Any guy that approached Kira was flat out turned down or scared off by her dog barking at them. Left her to stay the quiet the whole time that Keith waved off latest pair of women that tried to get Keith's number.
To only end up getting Keith's full attention afterward wearing what was becoming his best feature with those joy filled eyes. He went on about how she almost scared the life out him the night they met for the second time on the roof. Image of her sitting on that railing's edge at that angle with way she looked out toward the city's light with blank eyes. Way her hands and finger tips weren't gripping the metal bars for dear life as she looked like she was going to fall. Could all be describe by Keith when he watched Kira sigh before she put to words her point of view for that day. She wanted to know if life choice she made to leave behind her old life was truly a dream she needed to wake up from. A dream of coming to Sternbild City and being involved with the Heroes of HEROTV was truly happening to her. That she was going to wake at any moment from this blessed moment in her life and return to the hands of her abuser.
"Kinda of comforting to be standing in the company of my favorite hero." Her comment made Keith blush and his smile wider.
She ended up hiding her face from and putting distance between them that day stating she'll see him tomorrow same place and time. Something about they had to review basic tricks and go over what Keith as going to need for the show. Keith would agree to doing with her as he watched her run off after she picked up Gyro and waved good- bye to him. Leaving him to show up to Tower of Justice's hero floor in this overly stimulated good mood thr whole day. Leaving his fellow heroes in a confused state when they didn't ask him what left him to be so happy when able to approach him. To only get a more puzzling answer about meeting a fan the night before and saving a fan's life in the process. Which would stay with him and bother everyone else into the next day when he showed up to meet Kira. At the park with a bouquet of flowers from a local florist and John sitting at his side when she were approach by her. Time around her wearing her Sky High hoodie only added to Keith's smile as he greeted her and proposed the flowers.
Which made her blush on her face even worst compared to one she made the day before when she made her confession to Keith. Finding herself answering his question about improving in a positive matter since their discussion last night. Led to her stating she was looking into joining a support group for people who had been in abusive relationships. Giving him a slight thanks for showing some kind of concern toward questionable behavior he family didn't know about.
"Lets get this day over this." She tries to avoid Keith's smile and making eye contact with him.
Keith had to run after her with John following beside him as Gyro watched over her shoulder with a titled her head. Her ears perked up when Keith caught up to Kira with John happening cutting her off by blocking her feet and almost tripping her. Before she did toppled over and onto concert surface of the side work that made up the path she and Keith were on. She ended up being caught by Keith with Gyro jumping from her arms and on to the ground by John. Keith would apologize for John while asking if she sprained any thing or if she was alright after falling at that angle. She would have answered if the scattered pedals from his bouquet of flowers weren't picked by the wind. Would blow around them to create a image that people passing them would capture with their phones as their dogs watched.
Left Kira call her family's PR Representative to handle yet another problem of people taking pictures of her and Kieth. Marking or tagging the two as a unofficial couple all over Sternbild City's social media's websites within a day's time. Which got her told he was on it and if she was available for fitting for her hero preview whenever she was done with her jog. Had her hanging up on this guy in fear that Keith heard him saying the words of hero and preview in his sentence. To only find Keith kneeling down and giving affection to Gyro with John sitting her with his head lowered and nuzzling her. Left her to capture the image on her phone a few times before suggesting they start what they came here to do. Something Keith would agree to as the two of them spent most of their time together looking for a private area. Turned into a photo fest for anyone that got s sight of them pair doing basic of tricks with their dogs.
"Meet me here so we can go over a obstetrical course." She hands Keith a piece of paper. "Tell them you know me and they will take care of your from there."
"See you then." Keith already looked forward to see her again.
She tightly hugged the flowers he gave her to her chest the whole she ran home and looked through Sternbild City phone book. Looking for a company that preserved plants since she didn't want the flowers to be dead in a week. Gyro escaped to her huge pillow just when Ishi came into the room with a half full bottle of pepsi NEXT in one of his hands. He placed his school bag over his shoulder and made his way toward the counter she was currently leaned on. Chatting away on her phone about dropping off the flowers she wanted perfectly preserved in the finest setting. Kaede stood at the corridor leading into the door way with her arms crossed over her chest wanting to know when they leave. Kira would hang up and state it was time to get the two of them to school while she dropped off the flowers. Neither teen would ask where she got the flowers at this time of the day
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Day of the dog show within Sternbild City was filled with celebration since whole city seemed to be ready for this event. The city's seven major companies set memos out to businesses they owned about related animal related discounts and sales. Poseidon Line run hotels opened they doors to all breed of dogs and people visiting to see the event. Restaurants that got their food delivered from Kronos food had GMO free products and animal friendly good. Titan Industry and Helperides Finance ended working together to open a pet friendly parks located around the city. Odysseus Communication and Apollon Media started running PSA on everything communication outlet about pet friendly. Helios Energy got into using methane gas in a renovated power plant after purchasing a landfill.
To make sure the heroes were apart of every little detail of this small moment from appearing in the PSAs at the city shelter. Sometimes helping the volunteers walk the dogs a all times of the day and cleaning out the empty pins not being used. Unloading donated food from local pet shops and stores whenever a delivery van or truck was due to come in. Working with the animal counselors, when they met with potential owners before they were allowed to see the animals. Checking in on the newest animals that weren't abandon by their owners or seeing a new owner off with their pet. Posing for pictures with the animal of the day on HERO TV live when they weren't chasing criminals or on the job.
"HERE!" Sky High was given a wrapped box from a business casually dressed Kira. "Its a thank you for being there."
She ran off before he could ask what the contains of her gift were and ask where he could meet her before the show started. Left him to open her gift and see that she had gotten him a new collar with a matching leash for his Golden Retriever. Left him touched by this gift, that he would place the collar on John during his last break in his transport vehicle. Not noticing a few extra additions to the inside of mobile machine that he uses for his quick costume changes. A few of these changes was a expended sitting room and simplified changing area opposite of mechanical one. Entrance area on top of the trailer was widen and came with a small platform area with empty stand for a small frame. To only clarification to be let off early so he could make it to the check in area with John to get his assigned number. Thought of being able to see Kira out side his hero uniform only made him hurry in removing his helmet.
Just he ended up stopping when announcement went out to all heroes that the pet show was being attacked by a animal activates. Who had snuck into the venue through back entrances and in disguises during the preparations that morning. Waited till the heroes and local law enforcement shifting between those who were coming and coming off their break. Stormed the entrance and lobby area of the stadium with chains to lock out the crowds of people. To ambushing the contestants, judges, and people running the show at gun point as hostages within the show area. Each assailant wore a animal themed mask when they forcefully made everyone huddle into a groups by threatening them. To only separate the more notable people that had a celebrity status such as a retired hero and daughter of Apollon Media new CEO.
"If I knew acting as a judge for this show would led to this." Retired hero looked to Kira as he removed his glasses. "I would have take been here sooner."
"Meaning?" She asked seeing the plan form in his head.
When she saw his eyes turn from a Chocolate Brown to a Crystal blue just when his body would take on a full body glow. Toward the gun of the people guarding them her own flowing eyes would turn as she released her fury own them. As in them seeing a invisible force untie the banner above their heads while guns they carried were pulled from their hands. Before masked assailant could react to what was happening to them or disable the person(s) disarming them. Their guns were taken apart by many pieces that made up the deadly weapon while they were tied up with the canvas banner. Others wasted their ammunition on large serpent covered in scales and breathed fire. Bullets bounced off the creatures tough skin as it whipped it's tail to knock them off their feet and disarm them. Same invisible force ended up binding using banners that had been posted around the area while their masks gagged them.
A few of the doors in used parts of the stadium had their locked chains removed Kira using her NEXT Power in the form of Telekensis. Allowing a few of the hostages to run free and get help from the outside since their was so much two people could do. Masked assailants that weren't scared by the dragon or avoided the invisible force that pinned their comrades. Went after Kira when they spotted her running from the doors she had opened with guns aimed at her retreating form. She dunked in cover behind a stone planter that held a cluster of fake plants when bullets started to fly. To only a find her friend behind that stone planter trying to ease the pain of his injured form as he greeted her. Going on about how fully switching into his animal forms over using their abilities instead always left him open. Left Kira to see the man's hand was pressed up against his side to try and stop bleeding of a bullet grazed across the his side. The wound was that deep or bad for someone like him, since he started to regenerate from the inflicted wound.
"We're cornered and screwed." He and her had to further duck down when spraying bullets chipped at the a the stone planter.
Kira was ready to yell at him for thinking she was ready to give in before in crushed Wild Tiger through unlocked doors. Leaving a massive dent in a near by wall a few feet from Kira and her recovering friend when he misplaced one his feet. Other heroes of HERO TV and camera crew were right behind debris trail by Wild Tiger within seconds. Masked assailants ended up aiming their guns from Kira and her friend to the hero in a rather unsuccessfully attempt. Which resulted in Bunny being the one to kick guns out of the way when Rock Bison acted as a shield to deflect their bullets. Fire Emblem helped Kira's friend to his feet and out of the area while showing interest in him. By holding him close to his costume form as Kira stayed behind to show Dragon Kid, Sky High, and Second League heroes to other hostages.
Blue Rose worked with Origami Cyclone to pry open the doors the masked assailants had locked while checking other areas. Every little detail was caught live on air with points being racked up each time hero did something point worthy.