Chapter 3
Alley arrived at the faux front of her Association. It was no less the same building Metal Knight once used to test on her and her brothers. However it is now a massive training facility, and a good fake front for her Association to those she doesn't fully trust.
Standing there, waiting were Lt. Cane, Tank Top Master, Puri-Puri Prisoner and Atomic Samurai. Curiosity got the better of her now to the reasoning behind it all. So, when she made her landing, she looked to the four men. "Did I do something wrong?" she asked.
Lt. Cane cleared his throat.
"It has come to our attention that… your association is being run… rather well." He explained. "So much so that those under government contracts wish to step down and work with you. We will leave the monsters to you and we will tend to everything else. Is that agreeable?" he asked.
She smiled, however paused. "Where's Tatsumaki?" she asked.
"We… have kept her out of the spotlight after the incident where she had torn through a few cities and created quite the damage a while back." He explained.
However for Alley, this raised red flags. "Out of the spotlight you say? Didn't that occurred YEARS ago, long before I was even born?" she questioned. "Well then, perhaps I can assist in the matter. Would she be willing to work with me?"
"Tatsumaki isn't up for discussion."
"Then make it up for discussion. You need to understand I do need her help. I have grown as an esper and need guidance on controlling my power. So does one of my brothers…"
"How could you have grown as an esper?" asked Atomic. "Not that I am calling you a liar or anything…"
Alley glared at him. "The aliens that tried to attack again. One was an esper that can remove the fiction between two objects. Tatsumaki can't do that. If she throws an object hard enough, it vaporizes… When I thrown something big and fast… it won't,"
Even Lt. Cane froze to the news. "So… you need her assistance…"
"I need her expertise on this. Considering how well the association has done, the threats stopped and the improvement of the heroes and their quality, I should be able to request something like this, can't I? After all, your spies have found nothing incriminating on the association or me. Many of them are being trained by Lightning Max and Suiryu as we speak."
"You knew?!" demanded Cane.
"Of course I did! I would be stupid not to notice!"
"Ooo, girly got your good!" chuckled Puri.
Alley quickly turned and glared at him. "I will warn you only once. When someone says back off… back the hell off!" she warned. "Or I swear, I don't care if you were an S Class hero. I will make a jail you will never break out of and put you in solitary confinement!"
The men turned white as sheets, however she got a terrified nod out of Puri. "Alley…" said Tank Top Master. "I wish to take back my legions if you accept me on as a hero."
She thought it over. "That's going to be up to them. You see, the tank tops have still taken to your values, however they have functions well and even better as a team since becoming paired with Muman Rider."
"Muman? You put my legions in the hands of a kid on a bike?" he asked curiously.
"Indeed, the results speak for themselves."
"Gentlemen, lady, we are getting off topic here!" Lt Cane called. He sighed aloud. "Miss Brawler, will you take on these three heroes and agree to deal with the monsters if we back off of your association?" he asked.
She nodded but turned to Atomic. "Are your disciples coming along with you?"
He sneered at the thought. "Just tell your brother to know his place, I train my followers as I see fit"
"Be that as it may, but if they wish to learn more than a sword you shall not hinder them."
He scrunched his nose bitterly, almost trying to snarl at her. However he said nothing. There was no agreement but also no resilience on the notion. With that, Alley turned to Cane. "I will accept them, but I also wish to extent the invitation to Tatsumaki." She announced. "I will take responsibility for her and her actions. Is that fair?"
He wasn't willing to bargain on the matter, however he gave a reluctant nod of his head. "We are aware of your power and it appears it has grown in recent months. We will allow this under these conditions. If she does lose control and caused great damage that has no involvement in monster containment or defeat. We will request her back under government care."
"Agreed." Alley said. "Bring her here by mid afternoon please."
With that Cane left as she looked to the three former S Class heroes. But her gaze intensified at Atomic Samurai. "Now, shall we get this over with?" she asked.
"What do you mean?" asked Atomic in a curious tone.
She smirked. "Knowing you and how you hate my father, I have little doubt that there is no intent for you to listening to what I have to say or if an order is given to move out, you won't since you don't consider me to be much of a person in charge."
Atomic smiled. "You pegged that a lot faster than I anticipated."
"Don't shit on a cupcake and tell me it's frosting." Alley warned. "So, let's put an end to this now. You and your followers will listen to me. Everyone has a voice and is to be your equals no matter your statue and abilities. You may only recognize the strong, but I acknowledge the weak, like you"
He froze to her words as tank Top master and Puri suddenly back away. "Do you two have any issues with me calling the shots?" she asked of the two.
"I respect you, you're a Brawler after all!" said Tank Top.
"Darling, you came from Garou… and he alone is enough to contend with." Said Puri.
Her eyes turned to Atomic. "What's it gonna be? You want to challenge me here and now? I will face you with what I possess, nothing more. Use all the weapons you want, I don't give a damn."
Suddenly she moved, just as a blade came right at her. The ground split as the dust kicked up from the strike, it cut a bolder behind her cleanly in half! However, Alley saw it coming. She was faster than before as she caught Atomic by the throat, already used her extra limbs to take his swords to used against him! He one his hand was held behind his head, as his spare cross sword to his throat! Atomic even froze. "What… the…. HELL!" he demanded.
"So, we are going to get along then?"
He gave a startled nod to her as she released him and gave him back his weapons. "Four arms… you could be a deadly swordsman… too bad I don't train anyone of Garou's kin." He said offhandedly.
She only smirked. "That's fine, it's not like I need you to teach me to match what you can do."
He cleared his throat abruptly. Perhaps trying to swallow his building rage towards her. "Yeah, perhaps, but there's another reason why I wanted to join you. I had half a mind of being a Neo Hero since I finally found a rival to replace Bang. Some young upstart nearly my age named Shaw. Thought he would be a good match for me and give me something to do."
She held her tongue on that one, she wasn't about to tell Atomic his rival is still Bang, but, why spoil the surprise? She gave but a nod to him. "Fine then, for now Atomic, you answer to me, or if you prefer Sitch that's fine too. Let's me show you our new HQ."
The three men turned to the faux HQ, waiting for the door to open. "Wrong way!" she called aloud. "This way…" the three paused as Alley began making her trip towards the foot of a near by mountain. With that, her third eye opened. One of the few perks she has is being able to open doors in her own facility without a code. The rock wall parted and opened the pathway in. The three froze as they walked into a newer, high tech Hero's association! "Gentlemen, allow me to grant you a grand tour…"
