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My Hero Academia: A Hero's Torch
Chapter 10: A Speedy Advancement
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This is nothing more than, well a fanfic, a story made up by a fan for entertainment and knowledge.
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Quirks! Abilities that have become part of the norm in everyday life on Earth. It is unknown how it came to be, though some speculate the reason due to the world's greatest hero, All Might. Supposedly since he came, these 'Quirks' have manifested within the majority of every human (and some animals) in the whole world.
Though, as the increase of humans with Quirks keep going, so do the activities of people using their powers to their own needs. And always becomes villains. No matter where you look, heroes and villains fight for power.
But with in this new day of age, one Quirkless boy will become a legend. One where he will fight for humanity and the lives of the people. And the title they will shout for decades will be known, as Kamen Rider!
Within the Suite of the hotel, Kaizer sighed softly as he was working on something. Apparently, the previous Lazer, Tora, figured something out before his coma then death took place. Whatever it was, it was heavily encrypted into a flashdrive that he gave Tora on his deathbed. And he's been working on it, ever since he was told about 'who' Tora was. And right now, he was pulling an all-nighter to figure it out.
The older male smiled softly, "Angela, you should really head to bed." He said, turning to his wife.
"And you need to rest as well…" She stated, wrapping her arms around him, "Is this thing, Tora gave you truly that important?" She asked.
"To figure out all of this mess? Yeah… it is…." He answered.
"Honey…. I know whatever he left you is very important to you.. But you're only human. You need rest…." Angela said, kissing his cheek softly, "Rest now, and focus on this in the morning."
The older male sighed but smiled, "Fine… But you own me…. If you catch my drift." He smirked at his wife.
He knew there has to be something the previous Lazer hid underneath all of this data and encryption. But no matter what happens, he's making sure his son is left out of this mess.
Meanwhile in the Shirogane household, Nathan was looking over his own data he gathered and recently obtained. While he has indeed realize about the evil Ex-Aid's true identity. He was typing away on the laptop as he sat on his sleeping mat. The screen was seen to have numerous files, no doubt the young Sniper gathered a lot of data. A sniper has to be smart, tactful, even needing to look into situations. After all, snipers were a few groups who were known to go through enemy lines and gather data. For Nathan, he has gathered so much. He rubs his tired eyes with a yawn and looks at the time, being already 3 in the morning.
A few knocks came from the door as it slide open, Naomi walking in with her nightgown and a soft smile on her face, "You should be in bed, Onii-Sama…. You do have work at school." She informed him.
"I'm surprised you are awake this early in the morning…" He yawned as he continues to type.
"I usually am." She said, walking in as she crawled near and cuddle up next to him, "Working on something big?" She asked, noticing all the data that was seen on the screen.
"Just looking into something… ever since the first incident involving… that Dark Rider, I have been looking into all the information…" He rubs his eyes. "After nearly 3 weeks, I have gathered a lot …"
"Well, I think you should rest." She said, closing the laptop, "You need rest, Onii-sama… You can always work on this later."
"Naomi, you know this task is important for me," He yawns once again, the shadow under his eyes to show his sleepiness. "I have to find some more data. I am almost there… I only need to find an important piece."
By find, he meant the data he… 'borrowed' from Kuroto's computer. Was not easy to his computer either.
"Nuh-uh." She shook her head, placing her finger tip on his lips, "You need rest. I don't want you to be at your job, dead tired and unfocused." She soon kissed him gently, "Please rest… for me?"
"But…" He tried to speak but yawned again.
"No butts, Onii-sama. Rest now. Maybe… we could try something once you wake up?" She asked, but with a seductive tone in her voice.
"Eh?" He blinked in confusion.
"Hehehe, did you really think I wouldn't try this, Onii-sama?" She giggled softly.
"Ugh... just get to bed Naomi..." Nathan sighed. She frowned softly but sighed and nodded as she got up and went back to her room, leaving him to his work.
(Insert Op - EXCITE - Kamen Rider Ex-Aid Op)
The song quickly begins like that of a chiptune like sound as it shows a loading screen before quickly saying 'Complete'
(I gotta believe...)
After leaving the loading screen, the screen quickly pans towards the UA High as it passes the several students before reaching Ex-Aid as he turns and punches it. Upon shattering showed the title card along with the Gashats of Ex-Aid before Might Action X floats to the center and lights up.
[I don't wanna know beta na shinjitsu nara]
The screen pans above the high sky before quickly lowering down and zooming in to show off Cody, as he sees the ruins of the old town he used to live in before a quick flash showed the Bugsters destroying it before returning to the present.
[I don't wanna know shiranai kata ga ii noni ]
The screen shift towards the Class 1 of UA High, as it shows off the students. Each one chatting away as Cody is chatting away with Izuku, Ochako, Tenya, and Poppy on his mobile screeen chat back. With the occasional glare from Katsuki.
[Why, Why, Why, Why? Kitsukeba I Came Too Far]
It then shifts towards a flashback where Cody is being lectured by people with Quirks, his family of classmates, before shifting to where he was saved by All Might, then shifts again as All Might accepts him into the academy as the rest of the teachers are behind them. Even Aurora who stands there unsure that he is ready to be a hero looks at him with distrust.
[Tomaranai kanjiru sono yokan wa, The New Beginning]
Inside an ally, several villains start pouring out from the darkness, led by Genm as they begin to march their way towards UA. Faint images of injured students and people are shown briefly before an image of All Might is on the ground, dead with his students.
[Michi no ryoiki, ima wo kiri hiraku'nda, I gotta believe! (Turn it on...)]
As the mass of villains rush towards the entrance, Cody and Izuku hesitates while the other students march ahead before the shadow of All Might made them turn around. He pats their shoulders as Izuku jumps ahead, while Cody holds up Mighty Action X and presses it, a faint pink glow covering the screen.
[Sotto Excite Excite takanaru, Excite Excite kokoro ga]
A faint image of Ex-Aid LV 1 appears briefly before LV 2 jumps out from behind it. The Action Rider punching, kicking and beating any enemy in it's way as Izuku and the rest of their team helps them out, with their powers.
[Michibi ano basho e, Kakenuku deku dake]
A few more enemies appear before being stuck down by All Might and the other teachers. Several Bugsters being to gather around until more and more heroes appear, helping out what remains of the enemies.
[(Hey!) I'm on a mission right now, (Hey!) I'm on a mission right now]
Faint images of new Ex-Aid forms can be seen before it zooms out to reveal the enemy behind it all, chuckling madly as he turns to see a large vial of Bugster viruses floating in a tank. But it then shifts towards the Aid Den as several unknown Gashats glow, resonating to stop the diseases.
[Excite Excite kotae wa, Excite Excite kotae wa]
With more and more enemies falling towards the ground,everyone backs up, back to back to make sure no more injuries can be given. As that happens Cody takes out the Mighty Action X Gashat before placing it into the Kimiwaza Slot and presses it, as he rider kicks at the screen.
[(One) Kono te mo naka, (Two) Susumu beki life, (Three) Ikiteku dake]
Back at the school, everyone was cheering, laughing and relaxing as they completed the mission. All Might nodding to them all as Poppy pats Cody's shoulder. The young rider smiling as he lifts up the Gashat one last time before looking out at the sky where the title card shows off one last time.
A new morning began in UA as all the students were entering the school gates. Cody and his friends walked to the gate as well. It has been a few days since the encounter of the dark Ex-Aid along with their teacher's assitant obtaining a LV 3 form. Cody began to tell Izuku about it since he wanted to know how it went as he was currently writing down notes as a page in his notebook showed a small drawing of Snipe's helmet as it was filled with information. If anything, he wanted to know more about the heroes that are teaching the students, including Snipe.
"You mean it actually allowed him to have flying capabilities?!" Izuku beamed.
"Well from what I saw, yeah," Cody shrugged. "But I'm pretty sure since it has a motif to a jet, I have a wild guess he would go to the same height as an average military jet. Oh, and I think he can now send out missiles in that form. And with those gatling guns… don't get me started about that. He made the area like a warzone."
"S-So cool!" Izuku's eyes shined brightly from wanting to see this in action.
"Though…. This does beg the question…." Mina noted as she turned to them, "Why would they attack them? Does Nathan have something that they want?"
Cody blinked, before pondering, "It would explain why… but was so important they wanted that they had to hurt Snipe just to get to him? I understand that Graphite and Snipe have a big history… but for that evil Ex-Aid? I want to know why..."
"Well, thinking about it too much won't do any of us a favor. We should mind our own business." Tenya said, as he fixed his glasses. "After all, whatever happened, must've been fixed. We can only continue our days here and train. After all, we're only 4 months away until the festival."
"Festival?" Cody blinked.
"You're kidding Cody! You've never tuned into the UA Sports Festival?" Izuku gawked.
"Honestly… no?" He rubbed the back of his head, causing his friends to comically fall upon his response. "Sports… aren't really my thing…. I never tuned into actual games like that."
"Don't some video games hold tournaments that are considered 'sport' to most people?" They turn around to see Nathan with tired eyes and what seems to be a cup of coffee in his hand.
"Uh… in a sense…. Are you alright?" Cody asked.
"Don't ask…" He glared tiredly before walking past the group.
"Think he was up late doing some hero or Bugster work?" Ochako questioned the others.
"Probably knowing him," Cody answered with Izuku nodding in agreement.
"Morning everyone!" They notice Naomi walking up to them.
"Morning Naomi!" Mina smiled brightly as the two hugged. Ever since she's started, they somewhat became best friends, "Any luck with getting Nathan to notice you yet?"
Knowing Nathan didn't want to tell the others, Naomi promised her Onii-sama about keeping it secret and the good thing was, she is good at lying to others. "He may be my adoptive brother but there hasn't been any luck." She lied. "He still misses Kairi…"
"Aw… well, I'm rooting for ya girl!" Mina smiled brightly, before she skipped over to hug her own boyfriend's arm tightly.
"Thank you, Mina." Naomi smiled before running up ahead.
"I do hope Nathan notices her advancements. She really cares for him…" Ochako sighed softly.
As the first bell ended, everyone was eating lunch and enjoying their respective meals. Cody noticed Nathan on his laptop, typing away on the device.
"Say, Poppy?" Cody called forth the idol, "Do you know what he's working on? He's been on that since first period."
"I wish I knew, I can't access the cyberspace of his laptop. He must be doing some very serious work…" Poppy answered.
"Thanks Poppy…." He thanked the idol, smiling at his screen, "Also, that reminds me! Do you have the footage from my fight with Tatsuya? I need to review that."
"Huh? Why?" Poppy tilted her head.
"I need to learn his movements, if I want to beat him and give dad his Gashats back." He informed.
"Cody… you are still obsessed over that?"
The young rider lowered his head, "Not anymore… I'm doing this because Tatsuya needs to let go…. He needs to try and move on."
"Still sounds like you are obsessed about beating my father…" Nathan said, not averting his gaze from the laptop.
Cody turned over, "I… used to be… But after thinking what he said though? I… I realize what I did wasn't the right call…. But still. He truly is obsessing over keeping Tora's memory alive. He's only insulting him by not letting him go…"
"Some heroes wouldn't want another to use the very power of a fallen hero…"
"True… But one that gave his blessing to the next owner? That…. Kinda makes it poetic." Cody stated, "I understand what Tora did… I mean… he practically saved me. So, I do understand what Tasuya's reaction is like."
"Tora may have fallen, but you haven't earned my father's blessing to give away that Gamer Driver set."
"Wait. You mean… to fully let him move on, I have to earn his blessing?"
"Back when Onii-sama and I were little, Tora and our father made a pact that if either one falls, they must hold onto that item… until someone can defeat the other." Naomi explained. "But since you lost to him, you didn't earn his blessing."
"Then I can try again."
"It is only one chance Cody, just give it up." Nathan said as he didn't look away from the laptop.
"If I gave up that easily towards one defeat, do you think I'd even earn my own power?" He questioned, holding up his Gashat. "Tatsuya does mean well…. But I think it'd be best to hand the Gashat's over to the one who could succeed whatever Tora left behind."
"You lost to him Cody, don't you get it? He would have took away that last HP but due to his code as a Kamen Rider, he did not." Nathan frowned. "If anything, you should be lucky he was in control of his emotions."
"I do get it…. Which is why I'll beat him…." Cody said, determination filling his eyes.
"Is that so?" Tatsuya called out, behind the group.
Everyone except Nathan and Naomi jumped as they see the older Shirogane glare at Cody. "You don't understand do you? You only get one shot and you blew it." He reminded.
"I know. But you also still have one thing of mine, remember?" He reminded, "I'm not only taking my Gekitotsu Robots back, but Lazer's as well. And I'm not backing down from this."
Tatsuya stared before he said, "This will be your last chance. 5 minute fight and the one with the lowes health loses. And for you, you won't ever ask again are we clear?"
Cody gulped, but nodded, "Fine… I accept this condition…" He said, but obviously scared of losing once more and any chance for those Gashats, including his own LV 3.
Tatsuya nodded before walking away and once he left Nathan looks at Cody. "You are screwed you know." He reminded.
"A-At least I can try….. Right?" He turned to the others, though some have backed away.
"Yeah. Keyword: try." Nathan rolled his eyes as he closed the laptop after another completion of his task.
The young rider sighed, his head lowered as he looked up to see Poppy patting his back, "Any tips to help a fellow friend out, Poppy?" He asked her.
"Try and survive." She said, waving a small white flag.
"Thanks for the support Poppy…" He sighed once more.
The young idol blinked a bit, processing a question, "That does remind me… why do you only call me 'Poppy' now? Others all call me Asuna…"
"We're friends aren't we?" He answered, "Sides… I only see you as the one who helped me out and gave me my Gashats. Plus…. I like 'Poppy' more…" He admitted.
Poppy had a soft blush as a few faint hearts popped out for a moment before disappearing, "T-Thank you Cody… That's really sweet…" She said to him with a smile on her face.
After lunch, the class of 1-A, were now in the training arena, only this time they were in front of the gate as the students wonder why. Cody turned his head to see Nathan still on the laptop. Something clearly was going on. Whatever the two villains want from him, it has to involve whatever is in the laptop. Poppy couldn't get into its Cyberspace so there had to be something else. Maybe after the fight he can find out?
He was got out of his thoughts when he saw Tatsuya walking towards them as he had his Gamer Driver already on his waist. "You sure you made the right choice?" He questioned.
Cody nodded, "Yeah…. I can't let this go…." He responded.
Tatsuya huffed before looking at Naomi. "Naomi."
She slowly nodded before tossing her father the Taddle Quest Gashat instead of the Proto- Taddle Quest Gashat, "I am not gonna hold back with this Gashat."
"I rather you not. It's an insult to hold back on a challenge." Cody noted.
The air became cold as the gate opened to reveal the arena as Tatsuya walked first, "You chose the wrong words." He warned and walked ahead, making Cody gulp.
'I can't back down from this…. My own Gashat, as well as Tora's are on the line. While I may have been unable to see the full footage, I know that length is all I need for this… I won't lose on this again!' He declared in his thoughts, holding up his Gashat before pressing it.
[MIGHTY ACTION X!]
"Hmph, when this is over with, you'll learn your place…. As well as understand my reasons behind this." Tatsuya said to the young teen, pressing his old Gashat.
[TADDLE QUEST!]
The fuschia and blue data ripples surge out over the field as both games item boxes flew out and landed in several areas. Once done the two glared at one another before charging ahead and shouting, "Henshin!" before placing in their Gashat's and already opening the Level Up Panel to achieve LV 2.
[GASHATTO!]
[GACHANN! LEVEL UP!]
[MIGHTY JUMP! MIGHTY KICK! MIGHTY, MIGHTY ACTION X!/TADDLE MEGURU! TADDLE MEGURU! TADDLE QUEST!]
Their Level Up screens flew out as they selected their rider before it flew onto them, forming their LV 2 forms as they soon swung their fists, clashing with one another and forcing the two apart, giving them some room to fight this last match.
"Are you giving up?" Brave questioned, clutching his fists tightly.
"As if. You should know how stubborn gamers can be." Cody scoffed, drawing out his Gashacon Breaker - Sword Mode. Brave huffed before going into another stance but Cody didn't recognize the fighting stance.
Choosing to charge, Cody rushed towards the knight but Brave immediately block the attack, catching the blade with both hands, surprising Cody. "Try again." He informed before using his knee and kicked with full force into Cody's chest armor, depleting health.
The young rider groaned from the blow, but held onto the blade as he pressed the button to form it back into its mallet form. Once in that mode, as quickly struck the knight, also depleting some health before he backed off. He soon rapidly pressed the other button before he slammed the mallet down, sending ripples and ripples of shockwaves towards Brave.
Brave brought out his Gashacon Sword and he pressed the button, converting it to ice form. Once ready, he stabs his sword into the ground as ice began to push began, forming spikes as a few hit Cody's armor, sending him flying into the air from the attacks. When he landed on his back, he groaned before getting up, only to see Brave standing on top of one of the ice spikes, glaring down at the young Rider.
"Okay.. that was new…" Cody muttered.
"You have not learned enough like my family has, Cody Aldrich," Brave reminded. "You may new but you have not reached what us Shirogane's are capable of. Most tried but failed. Now…" He points the sword at Cody. "Take a look at your health."
Cody slowly looks to see his health being 50% while Brave's was only 71%. "Now look at the time." Cody looks to see only 2 minutes remain. "You see don't you?"
"Y-Yeah…. I see…" He nods, but grips his weapon, "But I still have some time… Enough time to win this!" He shouted out, pressing the button once as he slammed the mallet on the ice, sending one, but a very powerful shockwave through it.
It cracked the ice as it shattered, forcing the knight to drop to the ground. Once there, he looks around before noticing that one of the treasure chests have been opened. His eyes glance before turning around swinging. Cody was now visible, showing he picked up a power up…. As well as something else.
"I believe this one, I've already earned." He said, holding up Gekitotsu Robots before pocketing the Gashat. "And next!" He smacked a black near by, showing one more power up as it entered his body.
[MULTIPLY!]
In seconds, 8 copies of Cody stood there, weapon ready as they got into a pose. He wasn't taking any chances as the copies charged ahead, swinging either their mallets or swords at Brave, each one able to land a few this as his health bar dropped again, reaching 48% of health left. But Brave knew… this was only a distraction to let the real Rider deliver a stronger blow.
He closed his eyes for a moment before he quickly opened his eyes and turned around to stop the attack. "Nice try." He warned before he tapped the button as he stabbed the ground once more but it didn't form ice spikes but Cody suddenly felt his feet gone cold, making him quickly look down to see himself trapped. He quickly look up before seeing Brave striking him again and again as more and more ice formed around Cody until it stopped to the point, his head being the only thing visible while the rest of his body was covered in ice, unable to move.
Even his health was dangerously at 20% as the time was in 30 seconds while Brave's remained at 48%. Cody frantically tried to get himself free as the time was nearing.
"You lost." Brave said.
3…
"But… I….. I thought that…" Cody got out, his eyes widen under his helmet.
2...
"You may have more power but experience beats power."
1…
TIME OVER!
Cody stopped as he slowly looks at the timer to see it was already over and his own health was lower than Tatsuya's. He failed… He failed again. After all he tried to do….. He could win against him, even if he figured something out, he'd lost.
"A deal's a deal." Brave removed his Gashat and turned around. "Now never ask again." He walked away, the ice melting into water.
"Why…. Why do you intend to keep this going?" Cody got out.
"I made a pact with Tora and I follow it."
"Yes.. But he also gave his blessing to my father…." Cody raised his head, "You… just don't want to admit it… That he gave him something that you couldn't look after…. right?"
"Even if I did, that father of yours would make mistakes. Mistakes lead to failure."
"He's a doctor…. Do you really think he's risk that after so many patients that he saved?"
"Even doctors can make mistakes."
"So can heroes and Kamen Riders…."
"Because kamen Riders were given a choice. Some lost their humanity and some never asked for it." Cody flinched, never expecting Kamen Riders to lose their own humanity to fight to the end, even never asking for themselves to become one..
The young rider lowered his head, though still in the ice that kept him still, "But… what if one wants to put his life on the line… Does it make it right to keep that away from those who are willing to risk it?" He asked.
"Shinnosuke did the same," Tatsuya argued. "Look here, your father may have saved lives as a doctor but have you ever thought if he is even capable? While GENM and the Health Department say so but I know some didn't agree to it."
"Then…. Why not let him prove it? If he can't prove himself to be a rider, then you should at least give him that….."
Tatsuya growled for a moment, making Cody gulp until Tatsuya tossed it to the ground. "A single mistake and I will know any mistake you or your father will make and I won't hesitate to take his, and yours away."
"Y-Yes sir….." Cody nodded but soon struggled to break free, "Um…. help?"
"Free yourself, and my son will also make sure of any mistakes you or your father makes." He warned before leaving.
"H-Hey! You can't do that!" He called out.
"A hero must escape the odds."
"Oh, that's bull! I know you're doing this cause you're getting back at me!" He called out, struggling once more as he hears the knight chuckle as he was gone from their sights.
From the seats, Naomi looks at Nathan. "Didn't Tora did the same to father one time?"
"Oh yeah, I remember that." Nathan recalled. "Trapped him in the frozen pool."
"We should help him…" Izuku noted, pointing to their struggling friend.
Nathan sighed before hopping over and approaches the ice. "Having fun?" He asked amusingly.
"I can't feel my legs…." He grimaced.
Nathan rolled his eyes before looking at the ice for a moment and kicked the left corner of the ice. At first it didn't do nothing until the ice began to crack before shattering. Cody dropped as he leaned up, but was unable to fully stand up.
"I-I… think this might be a problem…" He noted, his legs slightly light blue. "Is… that a bad sign?"
Within the marketplace, Angela was walking along with Alice for some groceries for supper later today. The older woman was looking through what they needed as Alice was eating some sweets, "Alice, make sure not to eat all of that. I don't want you hyper on that and the Treat Sugar." She smiled softly at her youngest child.
"Okay…" Alice sighed, putting her sweets away.
"Good! Now, how about we go get a cake for the family? Your pick." she offered her daughter, giggling softly.
"Yay!" Alice beamed before planting her face against the glass, seeing the assortment of cakes.
Angela smiled brightly. While it was a hard change for them to move from the States to Japan, knowing she can be closer to her other children and support them and her husband, was more than enough. Even if she doesn't know the full details, knowing they're happy and safe is more than enough for her.
"Well… this is an interesting surprise…. I wonder how well you can last with our numbers?" A chilling voice called out behind the older woman. But before she could react, a scale claws covers her mouth, keeping her quiet, "Ah, ah, ah… Don't want the young girl to see this and feel scared now. Do we? All I ask, is to enjoy this breath of air…" The figure said as a faint orange cloud flows out as she soon inhales it as it quickly enters her body, causing her to cough and moan in pain. "And let us see what Bugster you bring out?" The figure said before letting her go and disappearing for a moment.
Hearing the cough, Alice turns around, "Mommy?" But before she could do a thing, that figure soon gripped Alice and lifted her up.
"Now… Let us see how much stress this little brat can give you?" The figure said, walking out from the shadows as Graphite stood there, holding Alice as the young girl struggled against its grip.
"L-Leave my daughter alone!" She reached out, groaning in pain as Graphite squeezed on Alice's neck.
"I think not…. I believe this brat would be better as a prize… in 24 hours she will be used as a prize. If nobody comes well then…" Graphite raised one of his bone weapons towards Alice's neck, "Then you can guess what happens next…" He disappears with Alice.
School was out as everyone was heading off to their homes, or places to hang out. Everyone was tired, especially Cody as he looked at the Gashat he was given to, but not earned.
"I can't believe he gave you the Bike Gashat," Izuku said.
"Yeah but…" He lowered his head. "If me or my dad make a single mistake… he will take it away…"
"And he has a good point," Nathan said.
"I know…." he sighed, turning to the sniper, "But… do you have any idea why? I mean… from what I know, when Brave makes a decision, it always goes with what he compromised. So why give me Baksou Bike?"
"My guess? Because he was irritated, You saw how my father was. And he is only giving your father one chance and that's it. He wants me to make sure of it too so don't think you're off the hook. Even the smallest mistake, I have to inform my father about it."
"I-I'll try my best…" Cody gulped, "I better get home and get dad to training on this…."
Nathan sighed, "The only thing that Gashat can do is make the user become a motorcycle."
Cody blinked as he turned to the other teen, "Wait… It turns you into a bike? Why make it like that?!"
"Yeah and beats the hell out of me. Hence why the LV 3 Gashat."
"That's.. Actually less impressive than I thought it'd be…." Izuku admitted.
"The only combat form is that LV 1 form." Nathan informed.
Cody sighed, "Still… he needs training…. And with this? At least he has a chance." He said, before his phone rang, causing him to pick it up. And in moments his face turned from annoyance to shock and fear. In seconds he hanged up the phone as he soon began to race off towards the bullet train.
"Cody?" Mina blinked upon seeing Cody run off as she soon followed off after him.
"Something was wrong…" Nathan frowned. "Naomi, you go wait at home. I'm going to find out what is wrong."
"We're coming too." Izuku said.
"No, this feeling has that damn Dark Rider and Graphite written all over it so the rest of you have to stay out of this. By the time the fight begins, the only ones who can enter are those with the Gamer Driver." Nathan denied.
"But-"
"Now."
The others wanted to argue, but they decided with Mina and Nathan being there with Cody, was more than enough as they soon decided to head off to their ways back to their homes. The sniper soon followed after the classmate and Cody, as they all boarded the train, only to see Cody there, his body shaking and fidgeting to get to wherever he's head to faster.
"Cody, what happened?" Nathan asked.
"M-My mom… And… m-my sister..." He got out, tears in his eyes from fear. The way he said that was all they needed to hear.
"We'll rescue them, Cody, for now focus on saving them."
"B-But… it's my family…. My mom… my little sister…." He closed his eyes, trying to 'wake up' as his body shook, only for Mina to comfort him with a soft hug. "I-I… I thought they'd be safe…."
"We will save them, Cody…" Mina assured.
"Mina…." Cody got out, choking up as this was now his first time being close to losing family. He hugged her softly firm as she responded back. Nathan could only watch, knowing that he's now on that door, and he worries what could happen should this young teen lose his mother and sister. Would he be able to move on? Become like Nathan? Or worse….
Flashbacks returned Nathan's mind before he clenched his hands. He looks over the railing to look for something then back at Cody. "Cody, contact your father."
"R-Right…" He said, wiping his eyes dry and calming himself down as he dialed up his father to tell him everything.
"What are you planning on?" Mina asked the experienced sniper.
"If it's a fight they want," Nathan glared, "Then a fight they are going to get."
Out towards the warehouse, Graphite soon dropped the struggling Alice. She now had on ropes to keep her contained and unable to move. She tried to use her Quirk to get out, but with low sugar in her system, it was too easy for her to be caught again and tossed onto the ground. Graphite though, was annoyed by this human and her antics.
"Remind me... Why are we keeping her alive, Parad?" Graphite questioned. "If we want her to suffer and let the Bugster win, it's be best to kill this brat."
"Patience, Graphite..." Parad said, his leg swinging softly as he played his game, "This is a puzzle after all! Why go for the easy route, when we can go towards the route that'll lead to the secret ending?"
Alice groaned softly from that last toss as she glared at the two Bugsters, "You guys will regret doing this..." she said, earning their attentions, "My brother will beat you two. Just as easy as the Koopa's." She taunted them.
Graphite actually felt offended by this as he walked over and picked the girl up, "Enough of your rants!" he shouted at her.
"What's wrong? Can't admit that now my brother can fight you guys, you dweebs can't do a thing to stop him. You're just as useless as secondary characters that'll be forgotten in the next sequel." She said to him. Spite being a young girl, she still had that same fire as the rest of the Aldrich family line.
"ENOUGH OF THIS!" Graphite tossed her away, causing her to wail in pain from the hard land and skid. The dragon Bugster soon drew out his blades, "I don't care anymore about you, human. JUST DIE!" He said, waving his blades down at her.
Alice's eyes widen as she yelps, covering herself to she could try to survive the attack. But upon the blades drawing closer to her, a hand came up as a red and blue static, energy shield formed up, blocking the attack. When Alice opened her eyes, there stood Parad in front of her, shielding her from the attack as he glared at the dragon bugster before he flexed and pushed him away.
"What are you doing, Parad?!" Graphite snapped.
"Stopping you from deleting our important NPC." He replied, keeping his gaze, "Remember. she is the key to bring up Motors and using him to call Ex-Aid and Snipe. If she dies this early, the quest will be bugged out and unplayable. And I rather not restart my continues. Understood?"
Graphite wanted to argue, but he knew that they needed more complete Bugsters on their side. He growled before putting away his blades and walking off, leaving Alice and Parad alone. The young girl looked up as she sees the person who saved her.. But for some reason, she felt like she knew him. Something about this 'Parad' seems... familiar.
Parad then sighed as he turned to her and knelled down, "Whatever you're thinking... Don't. I'm a Bugster after all. Humanities enemy. I only saved you because you're our ticket to have a fun time with Ex-Aid. After all... He's the only one that's been bringing me joy lately." He said with a creepy smile before raising his hand and letting loose some gas as Alice soon fell asleep. "Now... Time for the race to start..."
Over near the CR, Cody rushed into the Quarantine room as his mother laid there, groaning softly and weak. But a soft smile on her face, "Co...dy…" She got out to him.
"Mom!" He hugged her tightly, not wanting to let her go in fear of who knows what could happen.
"Why are you crying? Be brave…." Angela said, wiping some tears away. "I'll be fine…. You just do your best." She then turned to Mina and Nathan, "I also want to thank you two for taking care of my son…."
"Just doing what is right," Nathan replied.
"And…. I would like to make a request…" She asked, breathing softly as static formed on her person, making her groan in pain. "If…. anything does happen to me… please… make sure to help out my family…."
"Don't say something like that," They look at Nathan. "Miss Aldrich, it won't happen to you. If anything, the cause will be stopped and Cody won't get worried. If anything, you have to stay strong while the rest of us handle the situation. Don't blame yourself and don't let Cody take the blame. I rather not let Cody lose something he cares about… like I have…"
"Nathan…" Cody uttered.
The sniper raised his head as the blond finally noticed the sniper actually having tears. "And you must focus on living for the future and not let the worst get to you."
Angela smiled softly, "Heh, you remind me so much of my husband…. Whoever is with you must be very lucky…"
He turns away before looking at Cody. "Come on, we have our task to do. Either stand here and end up how I was..." He handed Cody the Gashat he dropped. "Or stand up and fight to save your mom."
"Hold on… we have to wait for my dad. After all…" Cody turns to his mother, "He too needs to help out now…."
Nathan nodded in understanding. Within seconds, the door swings open as Kaizer rushes in, his face pale and eyes filled with fear as he holds his wife's hand, "Honey…. Are you alright? Please tell me Alice is safe..." He asked her.
"The Bugsters took Alice, dad…" Cody said.
Kaizer clenched her hand softly, kissing Angela's forehead, "Don't worry… We'll get her back…." He reassured, turning to the two, "I'll still need something to fight with."
Cody handed Kaizer the Bakushou Bike Gashat while Nathan reached into his bag and pulled out a Gamer Driver.
"Nathan where did you-"
"If you are gonna ask how I own an extra, I carried a spare in case mine gets busted. The one Tora owned is still in the display case my father has," Nathan explained. "Just don't let that one get busted either."
"I'll do my best." He nods, understanding to be careful as they strapped their drivers on.
"Alright dad. Follow our lead and-"
Before Cody could give him any advice, the older male lifted up the Gashat and pressed it, summoning his game field as trophy stands flew out of the screen.
[BAKUSOU BIKE!]
Once the screen disappeared, he twirled the Gashat into the air before catching in and making a single spin, "Henshin." He called out, placing the Gashat into the driver.
[GASHATTO!]
[LET'S GAME! MECCHA GAME! MUCCHA GAME! WHAT'S YOUR NAME?]
[I'M A KAMEN RIDER!]
The character roulette appeared as he made a jumping roundhouse kick to select his Rider. Once selected he stood still as the character flew into him, forming his armor. He of course, was still in LV 1, but the design of this 'Rider' was different. He had a unique mask with blue eye, a short, pink mohawk and two large bike throttle's on top, but in his hands were two tires that he held, both looked like they could deal damage and shoot.
He then turned to them, "I'm sorry son, what were you about to say?" He asked them, showing he didn't pay attention to what he was about to explain. Cody gulped as he looks at Nathan who frowned slightly, the reminder what will happen.
"J-Just follow us…" Cody said.
"And remember what my father warned you, Cody." Nathan reminded before walking past the two.
"I-I know…." He nods softly.
"Did I miss something?" Kaizer asked.
"Just… try your best…" Cody lied.
"Alright…" He nods, "Oh! Also, call me Neo-Lazer." He introduced and chose a different name.
"Are you two coming along or not!" Nathan called out.
"R-Right!" Cody nodded, following after him as 'Neo-Lazer' followed after the other rider.
The three made their way to the location as they looked up at the watertower Nathan, who was in his Snipe armor, on.
"Anything?" Neo-Lazer asked.
Snipe hopped down as he holstered his gun, "The Bugster is approximately 6 blocks from here, at the park."
"Why there?"
"I have a gut feeling it is gonna involve that Gashat of yours." Snipe points at Neo-Lazer.
"What do you mean?"
"Your LV 2 makes you become a motorcycle."
"I see…. Makes sense." He nods, understanding, but obvious he knew it was weird as well.
"What about you, Nathan?" Cody asked.
"I said I will be helping out and if it is going to involve a race, I'll use my own motorcycle. No doubt they will challenge us to a race and so, if one of us wins."
"We get Alice either way."
"Bingo." Snipe nodded.
"That's actually a good idea," Neo-Lazer nodded.
"A sniper has to be strategic if they are to make their mark. That being said, you have to learn a lot if you want to win." Snipe informed. "Now come on, we have a task to do."
As he walked ahead, Neo-Lazer leans over to Cody, "I can see why he is the teacher assistant of your classes, Cody."
"Yeah…. He's no joke, and one that could become a pro in only 2 years…." Cody informed, "But Da-"
"Neo-Lazer"
"R-Right…. 'Neo-Lazer'... Why…. did you allow them to make you compatible?" Cody asked his father.
The new rider sighed softly, "I did it…. So that I can also protect my family." He answered, "I knew that when you became Ex-Aid, that there could be troubles that follow us. So, I decided to make sure that won't happen…. I just wish I had the ones that were given to me earlier so I could've trained."
Cody lowered his head, recalling Tatsuya's words.
'A single, even a speck of a mistake my son sees from your father or even you, I will take that Bakushou Gashat away.'
"I-I see…" He nodded, walking ahead before Neo-Lazer walks over to Nathan.
"So, if I may ask, Snipe. What are you doing with this power now? Just avenging someone, or doing other duties?" He asked the sniper.
The sniper glanced at Neo-Lazer, seeing the one red eye being seen. "My fight with Graphite still stands but it is no longer all about revenge. As for what I mainly do, my task to make sure the peace isn't interrupted and to make sure the bad guys are put behind bars. My task lead me to being a teacher assistant for UA at a young age. I have been a Hero for the past two years but I am not one for fame and glory, all that matters is my task to stop evil."
"Ah, it sounds noble. My son mentioned you having a mindset of games."
"Used to."
"Did something change that?"
"Yeah, it's called growing up." Cody unknowingly flinched from hearing that. "My mind isn't focused all about it anymore. Games and reality is very different. This is reality, people can get hurt, in games you can't but no matter how it is, there is always a price to pay. That being said, when my task is focused, I can't think of it as a game but as my mission to make sure the conflict is stopped."
"Ah, hehe. I bet my son could learn a few things from you." Neo-Lazer chuckled.
"Dad!" Cody whined out, feeling a bit embarrassed.
"What? I was just suggesting since he is a Hero and all and you can learn some things from him."
"Please…" He whined.
Snipe shook his head before he raised his fist, stopping the two. "Guess that feeling was right." They peek from his shoulders to see the park was nothing but a race track meant for motorcycles.
"No kidding…" Cody got out. "The park is now a motorcycle race track."
"WELCOME RIDERS~!" A voice called out, above them stood a platform, filled with trophies and a unconscious alice tied up next to the golden First Place trophy. And next to her was a Bugster, but this one looked more mechanical, as it had mostly yellow, with some silver bolts, and blue paint. It even had some pipes out of its back and a motorcycle that had a grunt Bugster on the front end.
"Wait! I know what you are! You're Motors!" Neo-Lazer recognized.
"A-HA! A fellow Baksou Bike fan! Glad someone recognized me!" Motors chuckled. "And since you are here, I think it's time for our race! And not just for the boss to watch but for the whole city!" They looked up to see a large screen, showing the entire area as well as the racers. Cody, Snipe, and Motors.
"You gotta be kidding me…" Cody uttered.
"Just focus on saving Alice you two," Snipe reminded before looking at Neo-Lazer. "Activate your LV 2 form."
"Gotcha! Shifting to Second-Gear!" He announced, spinning once and opening up the Level Up Panel, as the Level Up Screen flew out.
[GACHAAN! LEVEL UP!]
[BAKUSOU! DOKUSOU! GEKISOU! BAKUSOU BIKE!]
Upon touching the screen, the small LV 1 form, disperse into armor, scattering it around as it soon showed a simple base of the motorcycle. The two wheel weapons soon spun around and increasing in size before attaching onto the base, creating a very yellow bike, with the belt on the top portion, the Kimewaza slot onto the side of it, and the face became a full motorcycle bike as it landed on the ground safely.
"EEEEHHHHH!?" Cody gawked. "You weren't lying about it, Snipe…"
"I told ya." Snipe sighed before getting on his personal motorcycle while Cody looks at Neo-Lazer.
"This is strange…" Cody muttered.
"How do you think I feel?" Neo-Lazer sighed, "But, no room to complain. Hop on and let's win this race. Alice and your mother need our help." Cody nodded before getting into the living motorcycle as Cody and Snipe drove up to the starting line where Motors was.
"Just you wait, I will show you two who is the best."
"We will see about that, Bugster."
"Hahaha! I love a challange! But I'm not alone on this one!" Motors said as he snapped his fingers.
Pixels formed next to Motors as a bugster foot soldier and a Bugster Motorcycle appeared. "Team Rider vs Team Bugster!"
"Seems fair for a team race," Neo-Lazer looks up at Cody.
"Fine…" The four revved their engines as a holographic screen showed their names along with the timer.
Izuku and the others were at Naomi's household, the second-year student were motioning them to enter. "You guys got to check this out!" She said to the first year students. They took notice of the television, the group seeing what seems to be a race. However there were only four racers, two that they recognize.
"Isn't that Nathan and Cody!?" Ochako realized.
"And they are racing against two Bugsters…" Tenya noted.
"What's with that weird bike?" Izuku pointed at Cody's motorcycle.
"That is the LV 2 form Tora used," They look back to see Tatsuya already seated, giving a critical stare at the screen. "Tora's title was Kamen Rider Lazer."
"A bike though? That's kinda…. Odd…." Tenya noted.
"It may seem odd but looks are deceiving." Tatsuya sighed.
Izuku nodded, understanding as he turned before he noticed the name of the bike Cody was using, "Huh? 'Neo-Lazer'?"
"Since he is the second user… for now." Tatsuya frowned.
"Why… are you so insisted on not trusting Cody and his family?" Izuku asked, not wanting to be rude, but obvious there's some tension between them.
"Due to the fact he isn't prepared." Tatsuya said. "And more importantly, he lacks a trait a hero and a Kamen Rider must know."
"Only because you keep it to yourself!" Ochako stood up, frowning at the elder man. "You won't even give him a chance to work up to that like us!"
"That is called being selfish. A selfish one wouldn't seek to open to others, only to themselves. What I do, is my task to help the innocent and still is. Being selfish is a lack of humanity that soon makes you greedy. Being selfish is something you don't wish to give away only belongs to you without reason. Now tell me, what can you see behind that?"
Ochako wanted to speak before she lowered her head in defeat and sat down.
"Now let's focus on how this will go," He insisted as everyone looks at the screen as they see the timer on the 10 second mark.
The four races look at the timer as it counted down, the two Riders fully prepared as the time was now on 4.
3…
2…
1…
GO!
And just like that, they were off with a start as Motors and Snipe were ahead while the Bugster grunt and Cody followed behind. "Come on, dad, we have to keep up with Snipe so we can win this!" Cody exclaimed.
"I-I'll try son! Having a bike as a body is really odd and difficult!" Neo-Lazer informed. "J-Just… give me a bit and I can try to logically find a way to get use to this!"
Cody revved the engine as the motorcycle sped up a bit as he looks ahead to see Motors and Snipe neck and neck.
"And I thought I was the fastest!" Motors growled.
"Don't show off for who you are." Snipe reminded, before he ducked from a punch that Motors tried to deliver. Snipe looks at Motors with a glare, realizing that Motors wanted to keep him out of the race.
"Hey, that Bugster was trying to knock Onii-sama off his bike!" Naomi frowned.
"Comes to show how low the enemy can go in order to win."
"Plus the game…." Izuku said, earning their attention, "Baksou Bike is a no holds bar racing game. Anything goes for it…"
"Since when do you know about this?" Ochako blinked.
"I uh…" He rubbed his neck, "I… did some gaming research upon knowing Cody is a Kamen Rider. And since he's based off of games, I did my best to find all games that could give me info on their ability…" He admitted.
Motors tried to punch him again, only for Snipe to use his Quirk and catch the fist and shoved him away as the Bugster Bike swerved a bit. Motors growled before revving the engine as the speed sped up a bit. "Take this!" He titled his body as the pipe was aimed at Snipe.
"Shit!" He grabbed the brake as he moved back, now behind the Bugster who laughed. "Alright, no holds huh? Then you got it." He revved the engine to slowly catch up with the Bugster.
With Cody, he too was having the same situation with the grunt as he ducked from the punch. After avoiding the next attack, Cody grabs his Gashacon Breaker and hits the Bugster's shoulder.
"Good job son! You know, I'm getting the hang of this more." Neo-Lazer complimented before 'glaring' at something. "On your right!"
Cody tilted the handlebars to the left to avoid the attack before he tilted it to the left, hitting the Bugster's bike as the two were trying to bump each other off. The young Rider grimaced as he felt the impact. Looking at his weapon, he looks at the incoming Bugster, recalling something he learned from Snipe. Seeing an upcoming turn in the track, there was a wall around the curved corner.
"I think I have an idea." Cody said.
"What do you have in mind?"
"Something I learned from Snipe." He looks at the Bugster who glanced at him as it was increasing its speed. He waited until the Bugster swerved the bike to hit Cody, only this time he hit the brakes. "See ya!"
The Bugster squealed as the bike hits the wall instead, sent flying off the track and crashed in the pond.
[And with that! Motors is all alone against the two riders!] The announcer informed for those who watched.
"Go Cody!" Mina cheered. "You can do it!"
"And be careful next time!" Poppy added, the two girls looking at each other before smiling brightly.
"Guess Cody did learn something from my son," Tatsuya commented. "Seems they are now on the second lap."
"But still… Motors doesn't look like he's giving up." Izuku pointed, showing he was now in the lead, "And who knows what he'll try next?"
"If anything, have faith in Cody and my son." Tatsuya said. "With the two, they can overcome the odds."
"How can you tell?"
Tatsuya let out a small yet noticeable smile, as he watches seeing images of himself when he was younger as well as Tora in Cody's and Nathan's place. "A gut feeling."
Cody finally caught up with Snipe as the two were catching up with Snipe. "Any ideas, Snipe?" Neo-Lazer asked.
"We are on the second lap and the finish line is only 6 corners away," Snipe calculated. "For the idea, Motors thinks he is quick, right?" Cody nodded. "Then let's make him think he is."
"Now, now, now!" Motors shook his finger at them "Isn't this unfair? Two on one? I think that needs to be changed…."
"Says the one who tries to knock us off!" Cody argued.
"It's my game, after all!" He cackled, "So how about we deal with this… isn't that right, Graphite?"
Cody's eyes widened as a bone-armored motorcycle hits him to the side as the bike swerved a bit. With the three was none other than Graphite.
"Oh come on!" Ochako whined. "They have to deal with him again!"
"I don't know what's worse…." Izuku said, "That he showed up? Or how Cody and Nathan will react?"
"Or worse… what they'll do now that they both have a reason to hurt Graphite…" Poppy said with worry.
Cody ducked from the swing Graphite tried to deliver before blocking the blade with his Breaker. "You are the one who hurt my mom and took Alice!" He growled.
"So what if I am?" Graphite laughed, blocking the next attack.
"I'm going to erase you, that's what!" He responded, venom in his voice as he wanted to end Graphite for even attempting to harm his family.
The Bugter easily blocked the attack before punching Cody across his helmet, disorienting him as Cody was losing balance of the motorcycle.
"Cody!' Neo-Lazer exclaimed in panic.
Snipe looks back then at Motors for a moment before he clenched the handlebars tightly. He grabbed his LV 3 Gashat.
"Ohhh~? Plan to use that on me?" Motors said with a hint of delight.
"I am going to do the right thing."
[GASHOON~! GASHATT]
"Initiation Tactics Level 3…" He said with venom in his voice as he reopened the panel again.
[GA~CHAAN! LEVEL UP!]
[BA-BANG BANG! BANG BA-BANG! (YOW!) BANG-BANG SHOOTING! (GO!)]
[A-GACHA! JET, JET, IN THE SKY! JET, JET! JET COMBA~T!]
Now equipped with the LV 3 form, his boosters ignited before he swerved the bike around, confusing the Bugster. With Cody, he was about to fall off as Graphite was about to deliver the next attack.
"CODY!" Cody sees the speeding Rider in his LV 3 form.
The sniper did the most daring stunt as he jumps off the bike, shocking Cody and those who watched but fully realized why as Snipe tackles Graphite into the sky as they were flying into the air. "Go save your sister! I will take it from here!" Snipe said before he and Graphite was gone from there sights.
"Oh my! Leaving your bike is an instant disqualification!" Motors announce, laughing loudly, "Her death and my win will allow me to become complete!"
Cody looks at Motors, clenching the handlebars. "It won't happen…"
"Eh?"
"If anything, Snipe did what was right! Not only saving me but giving me a chance to save my family!" He revs the bike more until he sees an incoming block. "And I am gonna return the favor for him!" He slams the block as it revealed a coin with a speeding symbol. "Item get! Speed!"
"H-Hey! I uh… Power Up's aren't allowed?" Motors tried to lie, to make sure he wins.
"No holds allowed, remember?" Neo-Lazer chuckled as they sped past Motors.
"Next up!" Cody held up his Gashacon Breaker, pressing the button once as he soon lets it charge up before he slammed his weapon once, tossing the Bugster behind them, but still on his bike. "Shall we give this guy the dust, dad?"
"Absolutely!" Cody smirked, taking out the Baksou Bike Gashat and placed it into the bike's Kimewaza's slot before pressing it.
[KIMEWAZA!]
Energy built up in the engine and exhaust port as he pressed it once more. Both his visor and Neo-Lazer's visor lite up, showing their connected powers.
[BAKUSOU! CRITICAL STRIKE!]
With a single twist, energy poured out of the exhaust port, showering Motoros with orange, yellow, and fuschia energy as it hit him, showing several 'HIT', 'GREAT' and 'PERFECT' images on the Bugster before it screamed in pleasure, before exploding, spite only losing it's bike than being fully destroyed. The game track vanished as Alice soon dropped from the elevated area before Cody jumped up and caught his sister in his arms.
He checked her pulse before sighing with relief as the complete tune plays, showing off the few games that have been completed before stopping at Bakusou Bike and placing the cleared sign on it.
[GAME CLEAR!]
"They did it!" Mina and Poppy cheered together, the friends cheering for Cody and Nathan for winning the match.
"Don't get ahead of yourselves… Onii-sama still has to fight Graphite…" Naomi said, though worried.
"Right…." Izuku nodded, "So, what did you think about the ma-" The young hero turned to talk to Tatsuya, only to see him gone, "Uh… do you think he's going to congratulate them?" He asked the others.
"We did it," Cody sighed with a smile, getting off the motorcycle. "If it wasn't for Snipe, we wouldn't have won…"
"Now… let's get you back to the lab." Neo-Lazer said, back in his LV 1 form as he walked over to the defeated Bugster.
"Dad?" Cody blinked under his helmet in confusion. "What are you doing?"
"What does it look like? I plan to bring this thing back to my lab and study it." He informed. "As a doctor, it is my duty to study viruses and learn to fix them."
"What did I warn you earlier, Cody?" Cody froze before he slowly look back to see Tatsuya in the Brave armor.
"H-Hey Mr. Tatsuya…" Cody gulped.
Brave walked past him and Neo-Lazer before using the Gashacon Sword to execute the Bugster, making Neo-Lazer shocked. "What was that for?!" He questioned, "I needed that specimen to possibly discover a cure for this virus strain!"
He flinched when Brave pointed the sword at him, "What you are doing could lead to more disaster. You will only cause more harm than good if you try to even open it. Disease can spread and find a way. The one mistake you have made..." The eyes flashed. "Was trying to study it when it is suppose to be gone to save your wife. If you studied it, you will only bring more harm to your wife."
Neo-Lazer stopped himself, realizing he had a point. "I… I didn't know…"
"Of course you didn't," Brave walked up to him and closed his Gamer Driver, taking the Bakusou Bike Gashat. "And this is your punishment. You won't be Lazer, ever." He turns around and walks away.
"I…. I'm sorry…" He lowered his head.
"Dad…." Cody got out, also back to normal as he tried to walk over to him, only for him to be stopped by Tatsuya.
"He deserves the punishment. If the Bugster didn't vanish, your own mother would have died." He said before leaving.
The young rider turned back to his father, as he noticed his realization on him almost dooming his wife. The young rider walked over before smiling softly, "Let's go see mom. I'm sure she'll be glad to see us alive and well, same with Alice here."
"R-Right…" His father nodded before following. "I'm sorry… I never thought I would be risking her life…"
"I-It's okay, dad…" Cody tried to assure.
Back at the hospital, Alice soon wakes up, seeing that she's in a room, and being held by her mother's arms. "M-Mom?" She got out.
"You're okay," Her mother smiled.
"Mom!" She cried out, hugging her as tears rolled down her face, relieved to know she's alright, as well as being taken away by the enemies, "I-I was so scared…. This dragon guy tried to hurt me…."
"It's okay, it's okay, it won't come back." Angela assured softly.
"If anything…. I should apologize to you Angela…" Kaizer said, "I… only wanted to figure out this Bugster dilemma and stop it… But I almost costed your life…." He lowered his head, ashamed.
"Please don't worry me," She said.
"But I basically almost threw your life to save others! How can I be a doctor if I can't balance saving both my family and the innocent lives?" He said, his fist clenching tightly.
Angela cups his cheek, "You didn't know it would happen. Don't blame yourself, okay?"
He sighed heavily, taking her hand, "You're right…. Thank you Angela." He smiled before kissing her.
For Cody, he had his head lowered knowing that his father lost his only chance to be Lazer. And now, Tatsuya won't allow it anymore. His only shot and he blew it… He soon gained a text from Mina, asking if he's free right now? He smiled softly and responded he'll be over there soon.
"Hey um… I gotta go…" He informed them, "Mina…" He finished before they could ask him why.
"Go ahead," His father smiled. "Just be back home in time."
"Thanks dad…" He smiled, hugging his family before going off.
Once gone, Angela smiles as she looks up, "You know that you just let him stay the night with his girlfriend right? I can't leave yet until tomorrow." She giggled at him.
"Still doesn't mean I can't be a father. Sides, he has to come with me tomorrow for work, since my boss wants to meet him too." Kaizer informed. "But…. I think I can let it slide and let him stay there for awhile."
On the beach side, Graphite swung his bone-weapon downward, striking Snipe before kicking him to the side, "You've grown weak, Snipe…. What's wrong? Not strong enough to face me anymore and avenge your girl?" He taunted.
Snipe growled before the Gatling Guns unclipped and connected to his arms, making Graphite's 'eyes' widened as the sniper activated his Quirk. "This." He fired as the Bugster began to block but with the amount of ammo, it was incapable of blocking them all as the gunshots finally came through, the Bugster finally pushed back for the first time in his fights. Snipe could feel the pain in his eyes as he felt his Quirk active but he chose to continue before he stopped his Quirk and continued to fire knowing he had Graphite right where he wants him.
"Y-You…." Graphite growled, slowly standing up as orange blood dripped down his arm as bruises and wounds covered his body, even slight static as the Bugster took notice. "Che… be lucky…. I had one move I've been saving for you…. But know this. I will end you, Snipe." He informed before disappearing.
Snipe looks around before his armor vanished and he fell to the ground. His body covered in bruises as he was breathing heavily from the pain. "I… injured him…" He breathed out. "Just need a little more… to stop him… for good…"
"Well! What do we have here, boys?" A voice called out, as the sniper turned to see several goons walking over to him, with weapons in hand, "Looks like we got an injured hero! Let's see what candy his skull has?" He questioned as they all chuckled with glee.
The sniper reached for his weapon and aimed at them, setting it to stun. But before he could fire, his eyes began to act up, causing discomfort and pain as his visor blurred once more, causing him to drop the gun. He covered his left eye knowing that it had the most focus during the use of his Quirk, "Damn it…"
As he looked up, he's met with a fist to the face, dropping him down as the other goons rushed ahead and started to beat on him, smacking him down as they tried to beat him enough until he couldn't fight back. He needed to stop this immediately even if his Quirk affects him any further. Remembering his training, he blocked the next punch with the help of his hearing. He kicked the other where the sun doesn't shine, causing one of the goons to squeal and fall. Seeing this startled the others before Snipe beats down each one until they were on the ground, groaning in pain.
Nathan panted heavily, covering his left eye. He heard a certain sound as he looks back to see the last goon who had bruises and held a knife. Just as he was going to lunge at him, the good's eyes rolled back and fell onto his stomach, revealing Naomi behind him, the one responsible for knocking out the last goon with her bokken.
"Onii-Sama!" She called out, rushing ahead and hugging him gently, "Are you alright?" She asked, cupping his cheek.
Nathan covered his left eye, "I.. finally… injured Graphite…"
She sighed with some relief, "Come on…. Let's get you home and patched up…"
"Before we do, we have to restrain these goons," He reminded. Naomi flushed in embarrassment, forgetting about that as they did so along with calling the police to pick them up before they head out.
As they walk, Nathan soon stops, making Naomi look at him, "Onii-Sama?" She got out, unsure what he was about to do. He gently pinned her to the wall, making her blush upon his action. "O-Onii-" She was stopped when he kissed her.
Her face blushed brightly, surprised he'd be the one to do so, but she soon melts into the kiss, holding him closely before what felt like a long while, they part, "W-Wow….. Onii-Sama…. That was…. Amazing…" She pants from it, "W-What was that all for?"
"To thank you." He responded.
"Thank…. Me?" She asked, confused. "For…. what?"
"Just…. For being with me…." He confessed.
Naomi smiles brightly, nodding as she hugged his arm, "Then…. Does this mean…. You're up for it?" She asked, only for him to smile softly and nod, making her squeal with delight.
At Mina's house, Cody arrived as the two hugged before he entered, a soft smile on their faces, "So, what's with bringing me out here?" The rider asked his girlfriend.
"Can't a girl bring her boyfriend to her place?" Mina giggled. "If you really wanna know… One part of it is to congratulate on your latest Bugster defeat." She said, pecking his cheek. "And for the other? Well… I want you to meet my parents…."
The young rider flinched from that, "You…. want me to meet your folks?" He got out, unsure how he could present to them… or if they would like him. "A-Are… you sure? I mean…. I did just get back from a fight… a-and I want to make sure my mom gets better after recovering plus..." He lowered his head. "I blew it…"
"Huh?"
"My only shot of my dad becoming Lazer…" He said softly, "I should've known he would've tried something, and cause of it, Tatsuya won't ever let him be Lazer again…"
"Cody…." Mina kissed him softly, making him calm down a bit, "You've tried your best. Don't assume it's your fault. I know how much you want your dad to help you out, but you shouldn't blame yourself, alright?" She said, earning his nod, "Good! As for meeting my parents… well… I… I think we're ready for another step in our relationship…" She said, her face somewhat gaining a soft blush of excitement.
"Hopefully your parents will like me…" Cody gulped.
"One reason why I brought you here." She smiled, taking his arm as they head over to the living room. And the meet and greet was very good, allowing him to know her parents more along with what her belief being in the 'next step' is letting him stay over at her place too. It was…. A nice change of pace.
On the outskirts of the city, Parad sat on a block of cement, playing his games. He continued to play it, but his eyes and face showed he was distracted. So much so, that he actually failed on completing the game, causing him to glare at the screen. He put the game away as he stood up and looked towards the city. Pondering to himself on why he did such a thing? Why did he even protect that 'human girl'? He looked at his hands, clenching them tightly.
No... It wasn't his fault for him doing that. Just a process of being separated and what came from it. He knows he's still a Bugster and their fates are going to be in his hands. After all, he's worked this hard enough to make sure they came back after the last attempt from those Riders and heroes almost erased them. But now, the're back, and just like with the common cold, they got stronger.
"Bugsters... will rule this place. These humans are nothing more than animals, waiting to die." He said to himself outloud. "After all, it's just in our dna. We want to fight and kill them. And we want to rule over what they've ruined. This planet is nothing more than a cesspool of humans ruining what they call 'home'. So let us give them a taste of extinction... And see who truly belongs here?"
A/N: Hello minna! Welp, the new Lazer is done! But of course, he screwed it up and now can't be Lazer anymore. :P But this isn't the last we'll see of him, and in a few more chaps, he'll come back and such. So I hope you're enjoying this so far?
As well as some hints for other ideas that'll come to light later in this story. Now, I'll have to say this right now... Reviewers. PLEASE! For the love of god, DO NOT SPOIL ANYTHING. I know what you're all thinking and for those who are keeping up with Ex-Aid like myself, know the truth. So please do not spoil anything about Parad in these reviews, alright? Thank you.
Now, with that done. Next chap will be featuring Naomi, Lady Brave and her LV 3 form. ^^
Also, I have to bring this back up now since I almost forgot about it. Okay, let me be clear on this right now. Taiga, the real Snipe, WILL NOT BE IN THIS STORY. I repeat myself. Taiga is not in this story at all. I don't know how thought he would be in this, or why he would be in this story. But no. I have never planned for Taiga to be in this at all.
The only real characters from the Ex-Aid series that will be in this story, are Poppy, Parad, Graphite, Dan Kuroto, Dan Masamune, "possibly the movie riders" and every other Bugster out there, not including those from Heisei Generations. Those have been and only will be the characters appearing in this story.
So until then, later minna!