Chapter 9

At the Association.

Boros kept out of sight.

Only a handful of heroes knew of him and his true form within the Association itself. However, Mother Figure insisted that he remain unseen until she believed they were ready to meet him. Still, in the past hour, much has happened. He kept a close watch as to how things have been done, and yet he thought it was odd that the elders of Mother figure left without a word or warning as to where they would be going. He tried to mention it to father figure, but he insisted it was fine, they didn't have to tell them all the time where they were going.

Yet, the man called Zombieman left shortly after them. In fact, the elders appeared to be in a decent mood before he arrived, when they left, he could sense the urgency on their faces. Something was not right in his mind.

He was with mother figure when she got the call from Dr. Genus. He told her of her elders, they were in pursuit of a clone that has taken mother elder's brothers. But in doing so, they have now been caught by the same clone. How? He didn't know, but for a human, that is quite a feat to say the least. After the call ended, she began to tremble.

"Alley?" father figure asked.

"Gather everyone." Was all she could say. Boros however sensed something was greatly wrong. Despite the elders being captured, they could overcome the obstacle at hand, couldn't they? How difficult could one human be?

But then, he remembered reading into Dr. Genus himself, the house of evolution as they called, transfixed on forcing human evolution with tests and experiments. He then remembered speaking to Goliath of them, he explained there was a clone who turned Snek, Max and father figure into what they are. Another discovered a way to take the monster bio energy out of the family to use on the world, nearly killing them in the process. "No matter how many times they are defeated, the clones evolve and thought of new methods to take us down. This one has learned from the past clones' mistakes and intends on not making any." Goliath explained. "This one, nearly killed Dr. Genus himself."

That would be similar to surpassing a master.

Boros began to understand the gravity of the situation, which was why he remained hidden as mother figure called for a meeting of the heroes. She could barely speak full sentences. The shock of it all bothered her greatly. Her elders are known to consult the family and involve them when it comes to drastic action. This time, they were omitted from the process.

Mother figure stood as tall and proud as she could before announcing. "I need help…" her voice suddenly waivered as she gave out the details. "Clone… 106 from the house of evolution has kidnapped my uncles Street and Knuckle Brawler… the clone who brought them back into this world… has been killed."

Whispers began to fill the room, yet some heroes wondered what the worry was about. "Couldn't your parents just go and get them?" asked Death Gatling.

Mother figure trembled, tears began to fall as her brothers became to appear worried. "Alley… what's happened?"

"He… got them too…" she whispered weakly. Her legs finally gave out from under her. Father figure was quick to catch and embrace her into his arms, and then his wings.

"Hey, it's okay, we're going to get them back!" he vowed.

Yet, her brothers appeared just as devastated. "They… didn't tell us… why… why wouldn't they tell us?" question the eldest son Pac.

"I… I don't understand… are we too weak?" asked Hunter.

The family appeared to be falling to pieces. So much so Snek decided to step up sort of speak and take over the gathering. "Kids, this isn't about you being weak, it's about you not getting involved, hell, they didn't tell me a damn thing either!" he stated. Snek's focus then turned to the heroes in the room. "This is no laughing matter to say the least. This clone is dangerous! He has learned form the past clones we took out, he is ensuring each step is calculated… which means he was anticipating them. Now, he's going to be anticipating us. Problem is… we are no a match for this asshole."

The room fell into whispers and loud murmurs. "What do you mean Snek?" asked Hunter.

He sighed aloud to the notion. "I am only guessing here, but after the last time we all got taken by a damn clone, we were nearly killed… you were nearly killed. He is going to expect us to go in and save your parents. Which means we are just falling right into his hands. We're the strongest ones here, we go now, we may as well just knock on the door and walk in!" he explained. "The last thing we want to do is give this shithead materials. They prize genetic information, so sending an S class or M Class isn't an option. Anyone below that is pretty much fodder to say the least."

Boros couldn't sit back anymore.

"Senpai!" Boros called.

He stepped into the light and in view of the heroes. Many of them went pale, other began to whisper, wonder who he is. Snek however didn't stop him from showing his presence. "Boros…"

"Permission to take over?" he asked.

Snek turned to Alley who was still trembling from the news. He turned back to him and gave but a nod. "Thank you," Boros stood before the masses. "My name is Lord Boros. I was once the leader of the aliens who attack this world and leveled City A to the ground. I am not the original, but his clone…" he explained.

"Everyone has a clone now a days…" muttered the heroes Tank Top Black Hole.

"Now, this isn't right of me to take over, and I can understand that none of you may trust me either. But know this, the new life I have will be put to better use. I will save lives rather than destroy them meaninglessly. So, I start with these four. This house of evolution prides itself on knowledge and genetics for its weapons and minions. If that is the case, then we shall use the heroes who will offer them nothing for testing, as well as can provide with the best sources of fighting power. I need Genos for certain, I will initiation a new hero named Bun-Bun Bomb to accompany you. Max, I need you on standby!"

Lightning Max paused yet nodded to the order.

"I wish to consult with master on the matter…" Genos said.

"Do whatever the hell you want," Saitama muttered.

"Saitama, I need you on this mission as well…"

"Wait, I thought you said…"

"Has anyone seen him bleed before?" Boros asked. "You forget yourself Senpai Snek, he is the ones who defeated the original. The house of Evolution will not be able to gain a single shred of DNA from him, therefore he is more than capable of going."

"You are going to send three heroes to battle a house?" demanded Death Gatling.

"Four including Max, it is all I need." Boros announced confidently. "Gentlemen, with me. We will meet Bun-Bun in the war room!"

Genos, Max and Saitama were quick to follow him out, at the same time, Boros gave a look to King who already made his way to the pilot room. "You sure about this?" Saitama asked. "You could just send me you know!"

Boros smirked. "You will play your part well enough, but first, we need to understand and gauge the enemy. Genos and Bun-Bun have recording capabilities, we will get every scrap of visual information that we can. From there, we clear the hostages. The finally is where you come in. You level the place to the ground!"

"I never get to do anything fun…" Saitama muttered.

"Master does have a point, despite all this, he could be the only one…"

"Genos, please, consider this, the more information we have the better we will be for it. I have little doubt this clone is stupid enough to stay where he is. He knows a counter strike is coming. All his other clones failed to leave when they had an opportunity, this one will not waste it."

"You are saying that this clone has already vacated its lab?"

"I don't doubt it the least bit. But now, we have to act fast." They entered the war room. Bun was already there waiting. "About time you boys showed up!" she said.

Boros pulled up a map of City R. "With the details given to us by Genus to mother figure, the lab is held here… at an old warehouse. Which leds me to believe it is underground."

"Much like the last one we encountered." Said Genos.

"Bun, I need you to enter here… on the east point. Genos, you will enter through the west. You job will be to reach the center of the establishment, if it cannot be done, then get captured but record everything. Bide your time and let's see what we are really dealing with and why. From there, we will assess the situation. Our main priority will be to get the Brawlers and mother figure's elders out of harms way."

"You mean Melee and Garou?" asked Saitama.

"Yes,"

"Why not just call them Melee and Garou, for that matter if you consider Alley and Suiryu your mother and father, just call them that too…"

"Why are we speaking of this now?" Boros demanded.

"It's been bothering me ever since you said those words to them. It's weird."

Boros rolled his eye to it all. "Let's accomplish this first and then we can discuss matters after."

"Where do I come into this?" asked Max.

Boros smiled. "Soon enough, but I need to give Genos, Bun and Saitama a head start. Speaking of which, Genos, Bun, head out. Saitama follow suit if you wish, when the call clear is given…"

"Punch it… I know," he said.

"Max…"

"You can't send him!" protested Bun.

Boros smiled. "Oh, don't worry. He won't be going in but I can only imagine how many droids he could control with his power, after all, we need a distraction…"