A/N: Sorry this took so long. My co-author and I split and I had a lot of things in life to do. Well, hopefully this chapter will make up for it. If not, sorry.
-Earlier-
Swim had been walking through the City-Z Ghost Town for a while, her mind swirling with questions and concerns.
"Friendly monsters...heroes having monsters as friends...a Monster Association..." she muttered to herself before resting her trident against her forehead. "Feel like my head's going to explode."
"That'd be pretty interesting to see."
Swim jumped before spinning around, trident ready to strike.
"Whoa! Easy! Didn't mean to startle you!" Raptora said with a smile, hands raised in surrender. Swim looked at Raptora before her eyes widened in recognition.
"You're one of the monsters that was with Saitama." Swim said as she lowered her trident.
"And you're one of the heroes we encountered not too long ago." Raptora answered. "What are you doing out here? Come to have another chat with the Deep Sea Queen?"
"Actually, I was hoping to talk to either Saitama or...which one was the one with red kelp for hair?" Swim asked.
"That's Nori. Why do you need to speak to either her or Saitama?" Raptora asked. Swim looked a little nervous as she stared at the ground, her hands wringing her trident as she turned away.
"I...I heard some certain things...when I was around her and the other monsters." Swim said in a nervous tone. "I...wanted to get some confirmation about it...but I'm so nervous to talk to any of you."
Raptora chuckled at that as she stepped closer. "Don't be. Once you get to know us, we're actually-"
"...Actually, what?" Swim asked as she looked at Raptora, only to gasp in horror at the sight of Flashy Flash holding his blade against Raptora's neck.
"Don't move." he ordered, making Raptora sweat in terror. Swim was about to say something before the sound of a gun cocking made her spin around.
"That means you too." Zombiewoman threatened, her gun aimed at Swim.
-Present-
Both low class hero and monster were terrified as two Class-S heroes had their lives in their hands. Swim was scared, but Raptora, being a monster, was utterly terrified. She knew that they'd never kill a fellow hero, but they'd have no qualms about killing a monster like her.
'Why did Saitama have to go out today? Who knows when he and Nori will be back from their date!' she thought, tears coming to her eyes while Swim tried to steel her nerves.
"You...want to know about...Saitama?" the Class-C hero asked after swallowing the lump in her throat.
"That's right. The two of us have some questions we'd like him to answer." she said before her eyes narrowed. "But now that I think of it, I have a few questions for you as well, Swim."
"M-Me?" Swim asked.
"Why are you acting all friendly with this monster?" she asked, making Swim pale. "You looked ready to strike for a moment, but then lowered your guard and began to talk. And not only that, but this monster didn't even go for her weapon throughout your little conversation."
"Um...it's...complicated?" Swim answered with an uneasy smile.
"Really?" Zombiewoman asked before looking at Raptora, making the monster sweat more as the hero pointed her gun at her head. "Maybe you can uncomplicate things for us."
"Uhhhh..." Raptora got out, her mind trying not to blank out in fear. Thankfully, Flashy Flash gently pressing his sword against her neck snapped her out of it. "Ah! Don't kill me!"
"Then start talking." Flash ordered. "Why are you two acting friendly?"
"Long story short, I don't attack humans and she came by a few days ago for reasons. We met, we talked, she left. That's it." Raptora quickly answered.
"Don't attack humans? That's a first." Zombiewoman said with a raised eyebrow.
"Yeah? Well guess what? If I want to live, then I don't attack humans. Simple as that." Raptora said with a glare before Flash made a tiny cut on her neck, making her whimper as a tiny trickle of blood began to form. "Ah wait wait wait look look look! Y-You two wanted to talk to Saitama, right?!"
"That's correct." Zombiewoman confirmed.
"Well...the thing is...Saitama's not here at the moment. He...went out with a friend. I don't know when they'll be back." Raptora answered.
"Then I guess it's a good thing I've got nothing to do today. Gives me a lot of free time to wait for him to show." Zombiewoman stated. "And while we wait, how about we talk about those other monsters I heard you mention?"
If the two weren't terrified before, they sure were now.
"What...What do you want to know?" Raptora got out.
"For starters, what is your relation to Saitama?" Flash asked.
"Well...I came out here because...I'd heard rumors of monsters gathering." Raptora began. Technically, it wasn't a lie. However, she didn't want to mention the Monster Association.
"So there are others out here?" Zombiewoman asked, earning a nod from Raptora. "For what purpose?"
"They just live out here since they have nowhere else to go." Raptora answered. Again, it was the truth. Nowhere else for any of them to go.
"Why is Saitama allowing them to be here?" Flash asked. "If he's a hero, then he should've killed them already. Are they too strong for him?"
Raptora had to bite her tongue to keep from laughing, which confused the three heroes.
"Sorry, but you got it backwards." she said with a grin. "He does kill monsters, but only those who are too stupid to realize they have no chance and keep attacking."
"So you're saying that the ones who are still alive don't try anymore?" Zombiewoman asked.
"Exactly. The guy's way too strong." Raptora boasted. "It's why none of the other monsters out here even go after humans anymore."
"Monsters that won't attack humans? I don't buy that." Flash said in a bored tone.
"Uhm..."
Both Class-S heroes turned their gazes toward Swim as she started to talk.
"Yes?" Zombiewoman asked.
"Well...actually, I think there's some truth to her story." Swim said.
"How so?" Flash asked with narrowed eyes.
"It was some time before the aliens destroyed City-A. I came out here to meet Saitama, but ran into-"
"Ahem!" Raptora coughed, making Swim stop and look at her. "Not exactly the kind of thing to talk about when certain parties aren't here."
"Even if it's the only thing keeping you alive?" Zombiewoman asked before cocking her gun. Raptora looked nervous again before steeling herself. 'Even at the mercy of two Class-S heroes, she won't budge.' Zombiewoman thought. The only movement for a few moments was that of Swim's eyes darting between the three others. Finally, Zombiewoman smirked before holstering her gun.
"What are you doing?" Flash asked.
"A monster that would rather die than sell out a hero? I'm a little curious." Zombiewoman answered. "Let's move this to Saitama's home, shall we?" Raptora sighed in relief before looking down at the blade still at her throat.
"One false move, and you die." Flash warned before he removed his blade but kept it unsheathed, ready to strike should she try anything. "Move." he ordered, earning a glare from Raptora before she complied.
"Follow me." she said as she began walking, with all three heroes following. "And when we get there, try not to wreck anything or attack anyone."
"No promises, monster." Flash said as they walked in silence. A good ten minutes later and Saitama's home had come into view.
"There it is." Raptora said while pointing at the building.
"Why does he live out here anyway?" Zombiewoman asked.
"Because it's free and he doesn't really need a lot of stuff." Raptora answered before stopping and turning towards them. "I'll warn you now, the others will be on edge when they see you."
"That's normal for monsters when we encounter them." Flash stated.
"Yeah, well most monsters would fight back. These guys won't as long as you don't try any-"
"AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!"
All four of them stopped at the sound of someone screaming, the heroes all tense for battle, before a blur of yellow shot out from one of the doors and fled down the street.
"SAVE MEEEE!"
"KOGANE! COME BACK! IT'S JUST GENOS WITH THE VACUUM CLEANER!" Ki shouted as she jumped out and chased after her.
"Friends of yours?" Zombiewoman asked.
"Yeah." Raptora answered with a sigh.
"Did they sense us?" Flashy Flash asked.
"No. If they did, we'd be seeing more than just those two running." Raptora said as they approached the building. "Those two were Kogane and Ki."
"YOU INSENSITIVE BUCKET OF BOLTS!" roared a woman. The four of them looked to see the Beast Queen yelling through a doorway from the outside.
"That's the Beast Queen." Raptora continued in a dull tone.
"How many others are out here, and do they live in the same building?" Zombiewoman asked.
"Don't know about all the monsters that could be in the Ghost Town, but the ones I do know do live here." Raptora answered as they walked up the stairs, the sounds of yelling getting louder.
"You know that Kogane's still traumatized from her encounter with Vacuuma! Why on earth would you use the vacuum cleaner?!" yelled the Beast Queen.
"It is the quickest way to clean Master Saitama's floor." they heard Genos answer.
"You could've just swept and mopped the floor!" Beast queen yelled before she slammed the door shut and turned to leave, but stopped when she noticed the small group approaching her. A small but deep growl escaped her lips when she recognized the two Class-S heroes before she knocked on the door. "Genos! Get out here!"
"I am currently busy cleaning Master's home." he answered.
"It can wait! We've got company!" she snapped. A moment later had an irate Genos coming out wearing a pink apron and blue slippers. He turned his gaze towards the Swim, Raptora and the two Class-S heroes before narrowing his eyes.
"You are Class-S Rank 13, Flashy Flash, and Class-S Rank 8, Zombiewoman." he stated before looking at Swim. "And you are Class-C, Rank 390, Swim. Have you all come here to speak with Master Saitama?"
"Master Saitama?" Flash repeated with a raised eyebrow.
"Why would you call someone in Class-B your master?" Zombiewoman asked.
"Master Saitama's power far exceeds mine. The only reason that he was placed in the lower classes was due to the ridiculous tests made by the Hero Association." Genos answered. "I ask again. Are you here to see Master Saitama?"
"Yes." Zombiewoman answered as she lit a cigarette. "We heard he was out at the moment, so we'll simply wait out here until he returns. Unless, of course, you can answer our questions in his place."
"I am currently busy, so I can only spare a few moments. One question each. After that, wait for Master Saitama to return." Genos declared. Both heroes were a little irked at Genos's attitude but decided to comply.
"I'll go first." Flash said. "Back at the spa resort, I heard Saitama mention a name. Speed o' Sound Sonic. What is the relation between the two?"
"He is a man that Master Saitama has faced in the past on two separate occasions. He has also, according to Master Saitama, claimed that he is Master Saitama's rival and has threatened to kill him during each encounter." Genos answered.
"So you're saying that your Master is quite fast?" Flash asked.
"Yes. No more questions." Genos answered before turning towards Zombiewoman. "Your question."
"Back at the resort, a certain topic of interest came up during our conversation. A topic that actually involves both Saitama and you." Zombiewoman said before her eyes hardened. "What can you tell me about the House of Evolution?"
"The House of Evolution was after Master Saitama. I destroyed their base while Master Saitama defeated their strongest creation." Genos answered.
"And the one in charge? What of Doctor Genus?!" Zombiewoman asked, a hint of venom in her tone.
"If you wish to know more, consult the Beast Queen." Genos answered before looking at Swim. "You have a question as well?"
"Y-Yes, but it's only something Saitama could answer." said the Class-C hero.
"Then our business in concluded for now." Genos said before turning back towards the door, but threw a glance at Raptora. "When Master Saitama returns, we will be discussing why you brought these two here without his prior knowledge." he said before walking inside and shutting the door.
"Good thing Saitama's the more level headed of the two." Raptora sighed before remembering the tiny cut on her neck. "If anyone needs me, I'll be in my room." she said before walking away, leaving the three heroes and the Beast Queen to themselves.
"So...what do you want to know?" Beast Queen asked Zombiewoman.
"Anything and everything about the House of Evolution. It's current location. How many members it has. What Doctor Genus is planning next. All of it!" Zombiewoman demanded.
"Alright, alright!" Beast Queen said after backing off from Zombiewoman's glare. "I can tell you where he's currently set up shop and who's working there, but the rest? I don't know."
"Fine. I'll take it." the Class-S hero said before she and Beast Queen walked off to talk some more, leaving Swim and Flashy Flash alone.
"And then there were two."
Flash and Swim both instinctively drew their weapons towards the voice, which belonged to Vaccine Woman who was floating a few feet away from them in the air.
"I know you." Flash stated with a glare. "The Hero Association has a warrant out for your capture."
"Yeah? You here to take me in?" Vaccine Woman asked with a frown.
"Now that I know you're living here, yes. However, I'll do that after I get my answers from Saitama." Flash declared. "And if Saitama gets in my way, I'm taking both of you in."
"...hehehehe."
Flash raised an eyebrow as Vaccine Woman looked to be stifling her laughter after his declaration, confusing the Class-S ninja.
"And what exactly is so funny?" he asked.
"It never gets any less funny when I hear someone say they'll take down Saitama." she answered through her snickers. "Nor does it get old watching Saitama knock someone off their self-made pedestal."
"Are you saying I'm weaker than Saitama?" he asked, his glare hardening.
"Weaker and slower." Vaccine Woman boasted. She smirked when she saw that she struck a nerve, evident by the vein that appeared on Flash's forehead.
"We'll see about that." Flash said, his voice sounding close to growling. Vaccine Woman merely let out one more chuckle before she flew off somewhere in the Ghost Town, leaving a visibly ticked Flashy Flash alone. Swim, having watched the exchange, merely backed away from Flash before turning and walking away.
'The only thing more terrifying than a Class-S hero is an angry Class-S hero.' she thought before she decided to talk to the Deep Sea Queen. She took a few steps down the stairs before she realized something.
"...Which room was hers?"
Tank-Top Girl and Jet Nice Girl, who met on the train again, we're walking towards the City-Z Ghost Town.
"So you're going to talk to Genos to see if the guy who made him a cyborg will give you similar upgrades?" Tank Top Girl asked.
"Yeah." Jet Nice Girl nodded before looking down at her body. "My newest upgrades have made me stronger. There's no doubt about that. But compared to Genos, I'm nothing more than a tin soldier."
Tank Top Girl looked like she wanted to rebuke that, but there was no denying that she was far weaker than Genos. His Class-S status was proof of that.
"Well...maybe you are a lot weaker, but you're not a total weakling." she finally said.
"Maybe, but I doubt my current strength could handle a monster higher than a threat level of Tiger." JNG said before shuddering as images of her defeat by the Deep Sea Queen flashed through her head. "And I definitely can't hold a candle to a monster like the Deep Sea Queen."
"Neither could Genos, so stop beating yourself up." Tank Top Girl said with a smile. "Try to think positive thoughts, like...being promoted. After all, if you get the same upgrades as Genos, the Hero Association might bump up your rank."
"That, or the Blizzard Group pays me a visit." JNG deadpanned as they jumped over the gate and walked deeper into the Ghost Town.
"Ugh. I swear, that woman is the most obsessed with keeping her rank." Tank Top Girl groaned. "I'm glad I joined the Tank Top Army."
"Speaking of tank tops, you planning to get a bigger one?" Jet Nice Girl asked out of the blue.
"Huh? Why?" Tank Top Girl asked.
"Because the one you're wearing now looks a little snug on you." Jet Nice Girl stated while pointing at TTG's chest.
"That's because I upped my training." Tank Top Girl answered with a grin before flexing an arm. "Thanks to that, and this recipe Captain Mizuki gave me, my strength is starting to grow."
"If I didn't know any better, I'd say the only thing growing are your bre-"
CRASH!
Both heroes stopped when a large figure suddenly crashed through the building in front of them. They then adopted fighting stances and prepared to battle whatever caused it before the dust cleared, showing a groaning Deep Sea Queen.
"Deep Sea Queen?" Tank Top Girl said in shock as the fish monster stumbled onto her feet. She looked scuffed, bruised and, judging by her size, hydrated.
"G-Gaah!" Deep Sea Queen grunted before her body stiffened, her arms jerking in odd motions. "S-Stop it!" she yelled before her hands moved and...
The two heroes just stared at the Deep Sea Queen as one hand fondled her right breast while her other hand slipped down her speedos and began to massage her folds.
"N-Noooo! Quit it! Heeeeelp!" a red faced Deep Sea Queen yelled, tears in her eyes as she played with herself, completely unaware of the two heroes watching with wide eyes.
"...The fuck?" Tank Top Girl whispered while Jet Nice Girl wondered if her optics were glitching.
"Why...is she doing that?" the cyborg hero asked herself before raising her voice. "Hey! Deep Sea Queen! What are you doing?!"
"Huh?!" Deep Sea Queen answered before she spotted the two. "Quick! Help me!"
"Help you?! With what?!" Tank Top Girl asked. "Why are you...doing that?!"
"I'm not! Something's controlling me!" Deep Sea Queen explained. "Get Saitama! Or Genos, or...I don't know! JUST DO SOMETHING!" she roared before she suddenly stopped. "Oh no! What now?!" she asked before she started to walk towards the two heroes, arms raised and hands aimed at them. "Oh shit!" she cursed before she started to grunt, her footsteps slowing down a little. "Quickly...run! It's...coming...for you now!"
"What is?!" Jet Nice Girl asked as she and Tank Top Girl took a few steps back. Suddenly, the Deep Sea Queen slapped her hands over her mouth just as her cheeks puffed up. "What are you-" she began before she noticed the Deep Sea Queen's throat start to bulge. "Oooh not good."
"BLEEEARGGHHH!"
The two just watched in disgust as a geyser of water burst out of the Deep Sea Queen's mouth and splashed all around her until it ran dry, leaving her in a daze as she shrank to her dehydrated state.
"Eewwww!" both heroes said with grimaces as the Deep Sea Queen fell onto her hands and knees.
"...run...away...hurry!" she slurred out as the water around her begone to move across the ground. The heroes and monster watched as the water swirled around between them before it began to take form. What stood before them looked to be a large woman with long hair made entirely of water. The only thing that didn't look like water were the two eyes that were floating where a regular person's eyes would be.
"What is that? A monster?" Jet Nice Girl asked.
"Q-Quickly! Get away...from it!" Deep Sea Queen yelled in a panic as she tried to stand up.
"Maybe we should listen to her. I mean, if it was able to control a monster that can fight against Class-S heroes, then we don't stand a chance." Jet Nice Girl stated.
"I agree." Tank Top Girl said with a nod. "Plus, it's actions from before and the look it's giving us now," she began as they saw the water woman form a smile and made a show of licking it's lips. "Is sending a chill down my spine." she finished as the woman began to walk towards them.
"N-NO! STAY AWAY FROM THEM!" Deep Sea Queen roared as she finally got to her feet. The aquatic woman ignored her before it suddenly stopped. Tank Top Girl and Jet Nice Girl noticed it's eyes were wide before it shifted back to a baseless form and fled down a sewer grate, leaving the three alone. "Huh...didn't think that'd work." Deep Sea Queen said as she sat down on the ground, her breathing now sounding a little ragged.
"You okay?" TTG asked as she and JNG approached the winded monster.
"Yeah...I'll live." Deep Sea Queen answered.
"What in the world was that thing?" Jet Nice Girl asked.
"I don't know. It appeared out of nowhere" Deep Sea Queen answered. "It had these little fish monsters inside it when I encountered it. When it charged at me, it hit me and disappeared when I absorbed the water, leaving those little fish to bite me. They were annoying, but delicious. But after that, my body started to act out of my control and...well, you saw what I was doing." she finished with a blush before shaking her head and smiling at them. "I'm just glad it didn't try anything on you two."
"So am I." Tank Top Girl said while hugging herself before giving off a thought hum.
"Something up?" Jet Nice Girl asked.
"I don't know why, but the way that monster looked at us felt...familiar." she mused. "Like I've met it before."
"Really? Weird." Jet Nice Girl said as she looked at the sewer drain it fled into. "I'm more curious about why it ran off."
"Uhhhh..." Deep Sea Queen let out, her terror filled gaze looking skyward. "Maybe because of the bigger monster above us?"
"Huh?" both heroes let out before all three were suddenly pulled into the air and hung there, a green aura surrounding them. Both heroes tried to struggle, only to find that they were completely immobilized. They were then turned in the air until they were facing the same direction the Deep Sea Queen was, their faces slowly taking on the same expression she had.
After all, who wouldn't be afraid of being at the mercy of the Class-S Rank 2 hero...
"T-T-T-TORNADO OF TERROR?!"
We'll stop here for now. I apologize for the delay and short chapter, but life just sucks sometimes.
