Chapter 24

The day at the amusement park was one for the ages. Not only did Bad have a contest with Garou throughout the whole day, the two went from vendor to vendor attempting to win the top prize for Zenko.

Bad got a few, however Garou's skills were second to none. Everything was won with a simple flick of the wrist. "You got to be cheating!" Bad protested.

But the Human monster only smirked as he proved he wasn't time and time again. Bad couldn't sense him using his powers, so this was all pure skill! 'Son of a bitch!' he cursed at the thought. Yet just as he was loathing it all, a plush toy was presented to him. "What the hell is this?"

"I won it for you." Garou said with a grin. "You seemed like the kind would like a plush toy, granted it's an alligator but still,"

Bad stared at the rather large toy alligator it was soft and squishy to say the least, despite his pride being hurt, he still kept the toy! They tried every confection, every treat and food that was offered to them. It was the first time Bad felt as if he had a normal life in ages. There was no pressure to be something he wasn't, he also felt like his old self again.

"Big Brother… my arms are getting full!"

He paused as Zenko was nearly hidden under the mount of toys that were won for her. Bad smirked only to realize he should have brought the wagon along! As he wondered what to do, he turned and found Zenko was gone! Garou just vanished disappearing with her behind one of the tents. "Wonder what they are doing?" he thought aloud.

Yet as soon as they left, the crowd began to look towards the sky, Bad was curious enough to turn around and saw Metal Knight flying in! "Haven't seen him in a while…" The scouter robot landed, just as the people clamored to Metal Knight, he was eyeing Bad. He ignored all the other people around him before approaching Bad. "Metal Bat… may I have a word with you?"

"Huh? A word? About what? Something going on? Is there an attack?" he asked.

"No, just… I am a little concerned for you, please. A word in private?"

From the corner of his eye, Bad saw Garou who kept himself hidden with Zenko, he gave but a nod to him to go. So he agreed. Metal Knight suddenly grabbed hold of Bad and took off into the sky! They flew out of range of the amusement park, into the city and came to land on the highest rooftop. "Whoa… that was sudden… what's up?"

"You have been enchanted, haven't you?"

"Say what?"

"Why are you with Garou all the time?" Metal Knight questioned. "I am aware that Garou is to be kept a close eye on, yet, since when has he been those close to the likes of you. I have come to believe you have been enchanted by the Other in such a form. It would greatly explain your drastic change in appearance. He's fatten you up for blood consumption!"

"Other?" Bad asked. 'Well the last thing he said would have made sense if this happened first… might as well roll with it.' He thought.

Metal Knight continued. "Creatures of myth and legends, they exist Bad. Didn't you know?"

"Uh…."

"It matters not, I see an opportunity here and I need your help. For some time I have suspected Garou as to being an Other. I have tried to prove that to our fellow S Class heroes but found it rather impossible to convince them. But I know the truth and I need your help. Will you help me prove that what I say is true? Expose Garou and we can show the world that these creatures exist! They must be stopped, they are no better than the monsters themselves!"

Wait…

Bad took a moment. "No better than the monsters themselves? Are you suggesting…"

"It's the only way, we need to purge this world of these Others, but I need help to convince the S Class to do so. Bad… please help me." He said in the most sincere tone a robot could muster.

'So… he doesn't know about me… being Garou's match… or being the Shadow King?' Bad thought. "Let me think about it man, you know it's weird of me to say but I sort of believe you… but I ain't fully convinced either."

"It's understandable. Thank you for your time, if you are ready to speak with me, use the line at the heroes association. I will return you to your sister, but keep your guard up on Garou! You maybe watching a monster!" he warned.

With that, Bad was grabbed once more and brought back to the amusement part. When Metal Knight took off, Garou was quick to approach. "You okay?" he whispered.

Bad nodded. "What the hell is Metal Knight? Does he not know…"

Garou shook his head. "You need to understand Bad, Metal Knight, he's a slayer. His specialty… creatures like myself and Snek, he calls us Others and are not fit to share the same ground as humans."

"Then why the hell is he an S Class hero?!"

"Easy… so they can keep a closer eye on him."

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The continued about the carnival, however, Bad kept dreading what he just learned.

Metal Knight is a slayer… he kills creatures who are not human, but why? How did this obsession come about? Not to mention, how is it that he doesn't know the truth about Bad. He shuttered at the thought of it all. "Big Brother?" Zenko asked with concern.

"Oh sorry just thinking… say, where did your toys go?"

"Igris took them!" she said. "That was very nice of him to do so."

"I figured if he could hold on to them until we get home… In exchange he wanted candy apples and cotton candy."

Bad smirked, but paused. "I haven't been to the shadow realm in ages, should I go and make sure everyone is okay?" he asked.

Garou shrugged. "I think they are fine, if something wasn't they would have let you know by now right?" he asked.

{My King?}

"Oh almost as if right on queue…" Bad muttered. "Jima?"

{Yes my King, if I may speak with you a moment alone… perhaps not so crowded?"}

"Yeesh, I'm popular today. Okay, be back guys, got to find a quiet spot."

Garou nodded as he took Zenko by the hand. "Let's see how much junk food we can eat before he gets back!"

"HEY! Don't over do it on the junk food!" Bad scolded.

"Whatever you say, Fat Bat."

"HEY!"