Bigger Fish

"The bodies...they're everywhere..." Evie had gasped placing her hands over her mouth as she couldn't believe the onslaught before her.

"This is real life...this couldn't be written in any manga..." Juul closed his orange book and placed it in his back pocket.

"Ace." Was all Ricardo said.

"He was definitely..." Kazuo started.

"Who did this..." Finished Kazuki

"He will pay for this..." Garrett had tightened his fist in hate at what he was laying eyes on. Were the people in the alleyway villains? Were they regulars? They didn't know and couldn't know, Ace had taken it upon himself to murder them either way. And what for? For his sense of justice and a bigger calling that he had wailed to Garrett about? About trying to purify the world and cleansing it of the weak?

"I'll relay the message too Arcadia." Kasper spoke up and the others remained silent.

"From the direction of the blood he was going forward." Ricardo had pointed out.

"And not once did he take a step back or is there anything beyond this point that shows damage. So he cleaved through them pretty easily." Juul added on observing the scene as there was a sudden shift change in the alleyway. At one point there's absolutely no blood, then from half way on the whole thing is painted red.

"So he's a man on a mission, but where is it leading? What's on the other end of this alleyway? I mean all of the sightings and attacks we've been following are from the Arcadia building to here. So he obviously has a plan, even if it involves killing innocents on the way." Evie put in her observations.

"The Wasteland." Everyone looked up and saw Kasper, pointing too The Wasteland.

"What fun." Kazuo smiled.

"Agreed." Kazuki did the same. The two nodded at each other and said in unison:

"Well kids...this is going to be a hell of a field trip!"

Armin had looked ahead of him and saw both Blue and Espen coming towards him.

"You two have been fairly feisty so I credit you that. But I'm not allowed to fail as it's not in the plans for what's in store."

"We don't give a damn about what you got planned. All I care about is putting you down so we can get Lyric to a safe place. You can end this by walking away." Blue told Armin.

"And if I don't?"

"Then we'll keep fighting until you have no choice but to stop." Espen slammed his pole ax in the ground with authority.

"Well then kids..." Armin started stepping forward, "Let's keep the games rolling."

"L-Lyric...do you remember that?" Clara asked in shock at what she had just entered.

"Remember what?" Lyric asked with a big smile on her face.

"Weren't you there? My Quirk it did-it didn't do anything to you did it?"

"I mean I feel a bit sleepy, but I feel fine!" Lyric's smile never left her face, "But I'm sure Big Bro and Mr. Overburn could use your help!"

"Um...yeah...right, stay here okay? Don't come running until somebody comes to get you. I'm sure Mr. Stark will be on his way over here."

"Got it!" Lyric gave a big thumbs up. Clara then turned her attention back around too the battle and watched her colleagues continue on with Armin.

"Hiya!" Blue tried striking Armin, but the man was too quick. He then switched spots with Espen. Espen reached his hand out grabbing Blue and throwing Blue behind him back at Armin.

"Damn it.." Armin grunted. Espen slammed his pole ax in the ground before Armin could try to switch places with him, and created a small up spur of dust to coat him. Armin bit his lower lip and got ready to take on a dashing Blue. He was quick enough on his feet and with his reaction time to avoid Blue's attacks, but only if he was stationed on the ground.

"Raaaa!" Blue threw a punch, but Armin moved his head to avoid it. What he was unable to avoid was Blue turning that same punch into an elbow to the side of the head. Armin hit the ground rolling. Blue landed on his feet and charged Armin.

"Damn kids..." Armin stood up and tried to find Espen, but could not get his eyes on him.

"Can't find my partner huh?!" Blue smirked, "Guess it's just you and me!"

"Doesn't have to be." Armin switched spots with Blue and now Armin was watching Blue run on, who had to come to a stop then turn around. Armin still could not get eyes on Espen. But then the pole ax came flying and hit him straight in the ribs blunt end first. Armin gasped for air, he looked to see that Espen was hiding in a building in the distance awaiting his time to strike.

"Gotcha now!" Blue shouted punching Armin right in the face and sending him to the ground. Armin stood up and dusted himself off and wiped some blood from his face, he was growing angry and impatient.

"I'm growing tired of you all!" Armin admitted angrily.

"Well, quit then!" Blue shouted.

"I will be successful! I cannot afford anything else! My brother and I are owed more!"

"What?"

"My brother and I lost our family! We were looked down on! Rejected! No one wanted to take us in! We were left on the streets! We had to steal to survive, we had to do things to stay alive! And yeah we grew to like it...life owes us for everything they took. We started on top of the world, and then it put us at the bottom for no reason. We are owed more, we are owed recognition and success. We will be kings in this damned world to prove a point!"

"That's not how that works." Blue responded solemnly, "Life doesn't owe you anything...trust me...I'm learning that. Besides what the hell do you get from taking Lyric!"

"Oh...you must be naive to what this girl is capable of! You must not know of her Father's history!"

"Huh? Dr. Hadley?" Blue's eyebrow arched.

"But no need to explain it! I'm going too be successful because I am owed better!" Armin then seemed to have teleported right in front of Blue.

"H-how...how did you do that without switching with anybody?"

"I-I've pushed my Quirk to it's absolute limits...this is my Quirk awakened." Armin told him though his breathing was heavy and he had a bit of blood dripping from his eye.

"An Awakened Quirk?"

"I've just scratched its surface so it's cost is incredibly hard on me...but at all costs I will succeed." Armin cocked his fist back and punched Blue straight in the face sending him to his back.

"Sparks!" Espen came rushing forward. Armin turned and then was gone, but he hadn't switched with anybody. Espen looked around, and behind him there was Armin. Armin was now hunched over holding his abdomen, his eyes filled with blood and his chest growing and shrinking with breaths of air non stop. Whatever this Awakened Quirk thing he was talking about was, it sure was taking it's mighty toll on him.

"Are you okay?" Espen asked Blue.

"Y-yeah, he hit's like a bitch. His Quirk though...he said he's like...leveled it up some how."

"Yeah but it's obviously coming at a cost."

"Well then..." Blue looked around, "Guess it's time."

"Right..." Espen stood up and twirled his pole ax, then rushed in at Armin. Armin was coughing heavily and stood up.

"I-I can't use this abilities much further before I become useless..." Armin then simply switched spots with Espen. But right in front of him was Blue with his finger raised.

"Ray..." Blue then jumped back and aimed at the ground, "GUN!" With that a bolt of electricity tore into the ground and a great cloud of smoke was made.

"Damn it!" Armin couldn't see anymore and was in too much pain from using his 'Awakened' Quirk abilities to use it again without taking heavy damage. He squinted his eyes to try and find anybody he could Switch with but nothing. But he felt someone's presence behind him. And it was at that moment he had froze in place. And slowly fell to the ground. As the cloud cleared there stood Clara.

"Good job Somnus!" Espen cheered offering his partner a pink Popsicle. She took it with a hesitant smile.

"Thank you."

"Everything okay?"

"Y-yeah...I just need to talk too Professor Stark." She informed.

"Big Bro! You all did so cool!" Lyric shouted running up too Blue.

"Eh, thanks brat.." Blue groaned wiping his nose of some blood.

"Good planning there Sparks." Espen complimented.

"Hmm? You guys let Big Bro plan it out?" Lyric seemed confused.

"Yeah. The moment he learned of the dudes Quirk he had a plan. We just had to keep it up. Armin could only switch with people he could see." Espen informed.

"And so he made a plan around blinding his vision or flooding his vision. At least until it got to a point of being able to get Somnus in there to lay a hand on him. And I'm guessing it was your idea to save your Quirk?" Stark had walked up with a cigarette at hand.

"Well eh..."

"That was actually Somnus's idea." Espen motioned to Clara, "She had pointed out that his Quirk also relies on him being able to draw on electrical energy. And who knows how much there is, if any, in any of these buildings and when he might need it again. So better to hold on to it."

"Well...I love the team effort." Stark had a small smile on his face, "You all did well."

"What's this I see..." A voice asked with a tone filled with murderous intent.

"Hmm?" Everyone turned their attention to where it was coming from.

"T-that's him..." Clara muttered.

"You huh?" Stark threw his cigarette out.

"Who is he huh?" Blue asked.

"Big brother...who is he?" Lyric asked hiding behind Blue scared.

"I'm here, I'm here..." Was all he said before looking up to show the intensity in his eyes, "CRIMSON'S HEEERRREEEE!"

"Aiko the Lust?" Esra repeated looking at the girl across from him. She looked rather...young, yet her build would have said different. He could tell from her presence and attitude that she was younger, but the curves in her body could have fooled any man into thinking she was older. She had long red flowing hair, and large bright blue eyes. She was dressed in a simple all white dress. She stood beside her partner.

Kagura the Glutton.

"And Kagura...the Glutton?" Mori muttered in curiosity. She looked at the elder of the two girls that claimed to be members of The Pride. She appeared to be in her mid twenties, maybe around twenty five years of age. And she was rather tall, even taller than some guys that Mori had seen by standing at six foot three inches. Her coal black hair swayed behind her while the thick strands spilled out reaching to the middle of her back. Her build was fairly muscular and athletic. She looked at the group with her outstanding eyes. Her sclera were a demonic-like sulfuric yellow, and her pupils were very sharp slits, which was the polar opposite composition of her heart shaped, soft, and gentle appearing face. Covering her lightly tanned and glowing skin was simply a Gothic French Maid dress colored in black and red.

"That is I!" Kagura smiled.

"What do you two want?" Ashley demanded to know.

"Well we were just out here wandering The Wasteland as we had gotten bored. And I had gotten hungry a bit." Kagura admitted sheepishly.

"Hungry...?" Ashley was not a fan of the way that sounded.

"I don't care the who fuck you are! I'll kill every single one of you!" Blanco roared.

"I would advise against that...looks like I found myself the Doctor." Another voice intervened. Everyone looked and perched on a shorter building was The Hero Hunter.

"Damn it..." Ashley bit her lip knowing that things had just gotten worse.

"Oh well hey there Hunter!" Kagura waved and smiled.

"Kagura." Hunter waved.

"You here cause of us?"

"For once I'm not after you Kagura, but you being here is just an added bonus. I already have a mission." Hunter looked over at Dr. Hadley, "But since my actual intended target is not here. I guess since I'm here I'll handle personal matters."

"Does that still not include us?" Aiko was curious.

"Correct Aiko. There is someone else I must deal with prior while I'm here. It's my current obligation that I have burdened myself with. And I will not stop until I've achieved it." Hunter did not avert his gaze from Dr. Hadley.

"Well sorry Hunter...but I simply cannot let you have such a thing while I'm here." Blazer walked up from his rubble finally conscious and able to move.

"Blazer!" Mori shouted.

"Kids...get back we're going to have our hands full..."

"I'm tired of all this fucking talking!" Blanco shouted, "I'll kill you first bitch then I'll go back to these fucking so called heroes!"

"If that's your death wish." Hunter sighed and watched as Blanco exploded with furry.

"Rraaaaaaaaaa!" Blanco charged straight at Kagura. Kagura smiled and licked her lips, as Blanco charged something had extended forward and met him in the middle. He instantly fell forward and everyone's eyes were wide. He fell on his face and looked back to see a spray of blood behind him. And a limb was missing. His left leg was missing. He had no idea how. But then he looked up and over and saw Kagura chewing down on...on his leg.

"This actually doesn't taste too bad..." Kagura smiled.

"Please don't make a mess!" Aiko sighed pointing out to all of the blood behind Blanco.

"Couldn't help it, it all happened so quick. I've been hungry that's why we're here." Kagura said while continuing to gnaw on more of Blanco's dismembered leg that she how got ahold of.

"What the hell just happened..." Mori had her hands over her mouth out of disgust. Esra was in shock, and Ashley was holding her own trying not to react too horribly. She knew the others had their reactions, but she had to contain herself because somebody had to hold composure.

"I-I wonder...if her Quirk...makes her eat humans..." Dr. Hadley said with nervous breath.

"Now's not the time for that Doctor.." Blazer had joined the kids side.

"Well Kagura I see you have an appetite as always."

"Y-you damn bitch! I'll get up and murder you!"

"You're funny Mister! You're going to fight her with only one leg! She is The Glutton after all!"

"I don't care who she is!" Blanco roared, "I cannot fail!"

"Oh...how cute you are to think you have a choice..." Kagura smiled, "I've never minded playing with my food anyway."

"Crimson huh? So you're the one that tried to get Lyric earlier?" Stark stepped forward in front of the kids.

"Hehe...that's right, and I'm here to take her with me. But only after I murder the lot of you!"

"Big Brother..." Lyric got close too Blue and held on too his clothes tightly.

"Stand back brat..." Blue held out his hand in front of the young girl.

"Crimson!"

"Hmmm?" Crimson turned back and two other figures had joined them. They were both cloaked.

"Who are you?" Stark asked.

"We're the rest of The Elite." Farn had shared.

"Yeaaaa...we're about to be a real pain in the ass." Daido admitted, "But you all should just hand over the girl before it's too late."

"There's no way in hell that's happening!" Blue shouted.

"What was that you spry bastard?!" Crimson growled, "You dare oppose? It'll be that much more fun when I kill you!"

"Aye fuck you you fucking weirdo! I'll drop you and your head!"

"You wish you little shit!"

"I'll fry your body you piss ant!" Blue and Crimson went back and forth until:

"Sparks!"

"Crimson!" Stark and Farn had shouted at their respective hot heads.

"I'm not going to let you guys touch Lyric! I'll protect her no matter what!"

"Hmm..." Farn seemed interested in Blue's statement.

"We'll see about that!" Crimson growled.

"Blue it's probably not best to irritate them..." Clara whispered.

"They are The Elite after all..." Espen continued.

"They're right you know." Stark spoke, "But we have a mission...and we're not backing down now or anytime soon."

"Never had it in my mind..." Blue began to spark up.

"Only if you knew..." Farn sighed, "Anyway, Elite. Move." All three of them vanished.

"Shit!" Blue shouted. Behind them they were all there.

"Lyric!"

"Big Brother!" Lyric quickly jumped into the arms of Blue, and Blue lunged back to avoid any of them getting a hand on her.

"Damn it!" Stark turned around and was about to reach out to Blue, but then something happened. A bright star had formed right in the middle of them all, coincidentally it seemed to have appeared bright and burning right in the middle of Blue's chest. The star exploded and the ring of the explosion ripped right into the bodies of everyone around.

"Now...what limb shall I collect next?" Kagura asked while still chewing on Blanco's dismembered leg with pleasure.

"W-what the hell..." Esra muttered.

"What's that?" Mori asked pointing to a bright burning ring that was tearing right through all of The Wasteland with ease.

"That is a good-" Blazer was cut off as the ring burned right through every single one of them.

"Where did they go?" Stark looked around, "And when did the sun set?" He searched for the kids, nothing. No one. Nearby. In sight. Couldn't hear them or sense them.

"At least Farn and Daido have disappeared..." Crimson growled low as he looked at Stark, "So you're the Number Two Hero right? Xerox?"

"Yea...that's me." Stark admitted.

"Well I don't know what the hell just happened, but...if I get a chance to play around with you...I'll be happy." Crimson licked his lips, "Welcome to your end."

"Whoa...what is this?" Espen and Clara were looking around astounded by their surroundings. There was nothing but...snow. All around them. Snow and shorter buildings. They seemed to be in some kind of small town abandoned and covered from the aftermath of a blizzard. Though neither of them felt cold what so ever.

"Looks like we're in some kind of snow town. How cool is this! I dig it!" An odd voice that the duo were unfamiliar with spoke.

"Hmm?" They looked over to see someone they hadn't met before.

"Hiya! I haven't seen you two before! I'm looking for a girl apparently, I can't remember her name but I think I'm supposed to meet with some other dudes too to help them out kidnapping her or something! What your names?"

"I'm...Metal Overburn." Espen introduced.

"And I'm Somnus..." Clara introduced, "We're training to be Pro Heroes."

"Heroes you say?" The man's tone had switched from playful to something a bit more serious, "Well as Pro's in training I guess...it's my obligation to see if you actually deserve such a title. You see...I just want a world filled with nothing but the best. A world with no weak points, so if you prove to be weak heroes. Then you both will deserve to die."

"Who are you?" Espen got ready for a fight he knew was coming.

"Me? I can't remember my real name...but you can call me Ace!"

"Guys where's Blazer?" Esra asked his team mates. They began to search around and look around for anything. What they could see was...different. Almost like they were in a different dimension. They were surrounded by nothing but white. It looked endless. No sky, no clouds, no stars, no sun, no landscapes. It was just pure white. And slowly three dimensional glass-like pillars and spears came erupting from the ground from all angles, and even from up above in what should have been the sky. They all watched the landscape shift according to what was happening.

"What the hell is going on?!" Mori called out as the three stood back to back to back.

"This isn't real..." Ashley muttered, "No way this is real..."

"I agree, it just doesn't make sense. Must be part of that girl's Quirk." The three looked over to see a hooded man.

"Who are you?"

"Eh, I really didn't want to get involved in this..." The man yawned, "My name is Daido...and I'm with The Elite."

"This is definitely bizarre...where are we?" Blazer looked up and around and realize he was...in...space? He was surrounded by endless space, various endless planets and a sea of stars. Blazer looked down and was slightly confused.

"Am I standing on a moon?"

"Well..." Hero Hunter had stepped up twirling his sword, "Dr. Hadley come with me now and this can end sooner than later."

"Hmm?" Blazer looked up at the Hero Hunter, "Are you not surprised by-"

"By us standing on a moon in the middle of space and wondering how we got here? Of course I am, but my focus is stronger than this and I can already assume what it's from."

"Well if that's the case, let me inform you of the fact that you're not getting a hold of Dr. Hadley." Blazer told the Hero Hunter.

"You could not stop me before, so what makes the difference now?"

"The fact that I don't have to hold back." Blazer smiled as his body erupted with white flames.

"Huh? Ah!" Blue freaked out as he realized that he was standing on the sky and looking up at a whole city that was upside down. Concrete and rubble in the air with buildings just hanging upside down causing the young hero to worry.

"Big Bro it's all okay!" Lyric assured.

"Brat what is this?!"

"This must be apart of your Quirk huh?" A hooded man had walked up.

"You're one of The Elite! Which one are you?" Blue asked.

"My name is Farn."

"Hmph, well I'm Blue!"

"What an odd hero name..." Farn yawned.

"You're not getting Lyric..."

"And why do you think that?" Farn asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Because I'm going to be a Pro Hero! I will not fail!"

"You sound like every other young hero...but my question is...are you willing-"

"To put my life on the line?!" Blue finished, "Won't need too cause you won't even get that far..." Blue began to spark up.

"Well...you're interesting..."

Next Time: What has happened?! Everyone has been split up and now have bigger fish to fry! Stark is left alone with Elite member Crimson, Blazer is left alone with The Hero Hunter whom he vows to not hold back against. Ashley, Esra, and Mori find themselves against Elite member Daido. Clara and Espen are teamed up against the wild and murderous Ace, and Blue is alone with Lyric about to engage in a fight with an Elite member by himself. Farn, the one whose proven to be the head of the trio.

But what happened too Kagura, Aiko, Blanco, and Armin? How did everyone end up in different places? Whose doing is this and how can it be undone?! What will happen during these battles? Will our heroes prove their worth or will these villains prove too much even for them?

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