Guardian of the Street

Answer to some reviews:

New Universe Returns: There will be other conduits appearing in the story. But just like in the game, the good conduits will only appear after Kessler's death.

Bunny153539: Ichika is going to a school where science is a top priority. Not really important part of this story, but Ichika still need school, so I give him one.

Ichika is sitting at a park's bench while reading a newspaper. At the evening, he decided that taking some time to take a rest at the park is quite a nice idea. Then, Ichika received a phone call. He decided to accept it after finding out that it was Dan who called him.

"[COMMS] This is Ichika speaking."

"[COMMS] Ah, is good to hear you, bro. Did everything find for you?"

"[COMMS] Everything's fine. The school is really good. I can learn a lot of thing in a short amount of time."

"[COMMS] Doesn't disappointed that you can't go to the IS Academy?"

"[COMMS] Like hell I will. The only thing I'll do there is trying to survive from the girls there."

"[COMMS] C'mon, brother. It won't be that bad."

"[COMMS] I already ask my sister, that is the most possible outcome."

"[COMMS] Alright, fine. Speaking about ISA, Ran said that she wants to enroll there next year. She spoke about want to help the Electric Boy in his quests, though later threw almost all of it out of the window when she remember about the Treaty But she still wants to go there."

"[COMMS] I see. Also, Chifuyu-nee said that Houki is there."

"[COMMS] Houki? You mean your lover?"

"[COMMS] She's not my lover. Why everyone always told me that? She never said that she's my lover."

"[COMMS] Dude, you don't need her approval...on second thought, you need one."

"[COMMS] Of course I am. Is that the only things you want to talk about?"

"[COMMS] No. This one is really important; you remember those gang who always caused troubles? The one with a stylized skull as the symbol?"

"[COMMS] You mean Kariirebito (a/n: In English, that means the Reapers)?"

"[COMMS] Yes, the Reapers. There's a rumor at the street said that the Reapers decided to have a drugs bazaar. The polices are trying to find the location. I also heard that they're willing to get help from the Electric Boy. The choice is yours. [COMMS OFF]"

Ichika is still looking at his newspaper but he has stop reading it. Ichika then folds the newspaper and put in inside a trash bin. He then start walking towards the nearest police station.

After walking for a few minutes, Ichika see a police station. He also see a police is standing in front of it wearing a bulletproof vest. Ichika decided to approach him.

"Good evening, Mr. Officer. My I ask why are you wearing a vest?" Ask Ichika.

The police then noticed Ichika. He immediately recognizes who is Ichika.

"Hey, it's the Electric Boy. About your question, do you know about the Reapers' drug bazaar?" Ichika nodded his head. "Well, we managed to find out the location. However, time is not on our side. If we wait until the SWAT arrive, the bazaar will already be closed. If we just go there with everything we have here, it won't be enough to stop them. Do you want to give us some help?"

"Sure. At least I know what should I do with my power."

"Great. I tell the others."

It's night. At the street of the city, a group of people is running through it. All of them are polices except one. That one is Ichika Orimura, more known as the Electric Boy.

At first, many people are afraid of Ichika due to his power. However, as the time passed, also with the fact that Ichika used his powers to help them, the people are begin to accept him. Although this is only noticed by the people at his neighborhood and the police. Chifuyu used her connection makes sure that Ichika remain anonymous to the rest. She also used it to help Ichika, supported by his good karma actions, in making the cops see him as a "Guardian" rather than a "Vigilante".

After a few minutes, the group is stopping. A police officer who is the most senior then faced his men.

"Alright boys. The building were going to busted has a lot of Reapers inside. Be ready for anything! Orimura, I need you to be here!"

Ichika then approach the officer.

"Listen, boy. If what we know about the Reapers is true, then they'll have some of their members at the rooftops of the nearby buildings. The other thing is that the buildings will be locked. Remembering how good you are at climbing and survive that kind of fall, you'll take care of them!"

"Yes, sir!"

"Good. I wish you a good luck."

Ichika then splits from the group. He goes to a nearby building. He starts to climbs the building using his parkour ability. After climbing for a while, he managed to reach the rooftop. There, he see three Basic Reapers.

"That's when I caught my first sight...the Reapers. Before the White Knight Incident, they were just a bunch of junkies dealing drugs. Now even the Yakuza considered them a valuable local ally. The White Knight Incident actually caused not only making IS as the new WMD, but also the rise of several dangerous organizations; the Reapers in one of them."

"After the Incident, militaries around the world decreased the number of their weapons, armed vehicles, and even personnel. Those personnel, some were lucky to found another jobs...others? They didn't and forced to became a mercenary for the underworld just to make a living. The Reapers took this advantage."

"They hired as many ex-military members as they can to became their trainers, bodyguards, and even full members of the Reapers. The Reapers also bought many military hardwares that were overwhelmed the black markets, making the Reapers one of the most dangerous organized crimes in the world."

"I'll make sure they fall."

Ichika aim at the Reapers. Then, he fired Lightning Bolts. One of them fall from the rooftop but the other two start running around while shooting back. Ichika also runs around and keep firing at the Reapers. One of them then are down but the last one managed to spend many of his bullets to Ichika. Thanks to his powers, the pain that Ichika feels is less that what normal person feels and he can get well quite fast. Ichika then released a Electromagnetic Shockwave at the last Basic, propelling him to the edge and makes him fall.

Ichika looks at the other rooftops and he can see many Reapers who are now aware of his existence and possibly the cops. Wasting no time, Ichika jumped from one rooftop to another, though sometimes he fall a little bit and must do some extra climbing. Ichika then arrived at another rooftop where there are five Basic Reapers and one Heavy Reaper.

The latter shoot an RPG at him but Ichika managed to dodge it. However, another Reaper – armed with shotgun – approach him and shoot his abdomen. Even though his powers make him can withstand the damage, Ichika doesn't take it kindly. He gives the Reaper a punches at the face, chest, and belly before he grabs the Reaper's hoodie and throws him off the rooftop. Ichika then throws some Shock Grenades at the group. They took down three Basics and injured the Heavy. The Heavy Reaper then fired another rocket, but Ichika has enough of it; he used the Shockwave and gives the rocket back to the Heavy, killing him. The Basic however doesn't loose his morale and keeps shooting Ichika. He then fired his Lightning Bolts at the last Reaper, finally taking him down.

Ichika then traveled towards the next and last rooftops infected by the Reapers. The Reapers there however are shooting him, making his travelling not an easy job. Nevertheless, Ichika managed to reached the rooftop. There, he finds eight Basic Reapers.

"Sometimes, I am wondering how the hell the Reapers managed to have a lot of men armed with assault rifles without anyone really paying attention."

The Reapers immediately shoot him. Ichika decided to throws a large number of Shock Grenades. As the result, Ichika's electricity is low. But his attacks managed to take down six Reapers. Ichika then used only one Lightning Bolt and he managed to take down another one. The last however is retreating faster than his shadow. Ichika looks around, trying to find a source of electricity. He finds a turbine. Ichika approach it and then drain electricity from it. After a few moments, he can feels that he have a large amount electricity inside him.

"[COMMS] Hey, Electric Boy. I can see and hear that you have managed to take those soul takers up there. But if you want, there are still some over here."

After hearing the news from the officer, Ichika then goes to the location. After reaching it, he can see the cops are taking cover at the big trash bins or the walls. Ichika then also take cover. When he looks at the Reapers side, he can see many of them are firing to his side while also taking a covering. Then, Ichika noticed a large amount of gasoline. That, is when the moment hit him; something that he called "Karmic Moment".

"OK, that is a large amount of gasoline. If I shoot it, the gasoline will be ignited and exploded, taking out many of the Reapers. But if I do it, I'll also killed civilians at the other side, possibly drug users. But still...what will I do?"

Ichika just crouching at his cover, thinking about what should he do while closing his eyes. Then, Ichika have his answer. Ichika revealed himself a little bit and shoot Lightning Bolts at the Reapers but careful not to hit the gasoline. With the help from the cops, Ichika managed to defeat all the Reapers.

Half an hour later...

"I must say, Orimura, although I know what you can do, seeing it myself is really impressive. How about joining the police after you're old enough? With that kind of skill, you'll be a really valuable member." Said the officer.

"I'll consider it." Replied Ichika.

"Speaking of which, I see you didn't ignite the gasoline. May I ask why? That'll make your job a lot easier."

"It will. But if I do that, I'll also kill the civilians near the Reapers. They're maybe a drug users, but they should be helped, not killed."

"I like that kind of mindset you have. Keep it that way, kid."

"I will."

After saying goodbye, Ichika leave the polices. On his way home, he received a call from Chifuyu. Ichika accept the call.

"[COMMS] Hey, Chifuyu-nee. How's your day?"

"[COMMS] It's good. I also heard that you helped the polices in taking down the Reapers."

"[COMMS] Sorry, Chifuyu-nee. I can't just sit at the park while the Reapers to whatever they want."

"[COMMS] Actually...I want to said that I am proud of you. Along with your powers, you're also showing great responsibility in using it. But I'll never stop saying 'be careful'."

"[COMMS] And I'll always appreciate your advice. How's the Academy?"

"[COMMS] I am dealing with another bunch of morons. Almost forgot, Huang is now attending the IS Academy."

"[COMMS] Sweet. Looks like I can now meet another childhood friend."

"[COMMS] Yeah, but you still need to wait. Just an information; the Academy will be having a trip. I'll give you the destination so you can get there and meet Shinonono and Huang."

"[COMMS] Thank you, Chifuyu-nee."

"[COMMS] You're welcome, Ichika. [COMMS OFF]"

Ichika then reached his home. He gets inside, preparing himself to get some sleep.

Karmic Shift

Ichika Orimura's rank is now

GUARDIAN

The karmic changing chapter is done.

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