Danganronpa: The Greatest Japanese Hero
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Danganronpa is owned by Spike Chunsoft and Lerche
The Greatest American Hero is owned by Stephen J. Cannell
First off, many thanks to those who reviewed this fic, I really appreciated it and this gave me inspiration to work on the next chapter and here the current story arc picks up where the last chapter left, in which Naegi and Kirigiri found an ally and they are now working together in order to find the druids and figure out where their cohorts are hiding, where they are keeping Maizono, and where the rest of the armor pieces are kept, so expect some action and adventure here, so read on and enjoy!
At the cult's lair, the Grand Wizard is watching his men's daily activities, and so far things are going smoothly yet he is rather anxious as he wondered if his right-hand man's plan would work in forcing Naegi to bring with him the two armor pieces, and there his right-hand man came and told him that their spy told him that Naegi had just left Count Bannon's manor and believed that Naegi succeeded in getting the two armor pieces and he may be on his way to the agreed meeting place, and the Grand Wizard is rather pleased with the developments.
"...and that is what I deduced..."
"Perfect...soon we will have all the five pieces..."
"Shall I send our men there...?"
"Yes...and you know what to do when you have the two pieces..."
"Yes, of course..."
"And keep an eye o that girl.."
"At once..."
"..."
The Grand Wizard then told his right-hand man to have their men stationed at the meeting place do some patrol so thy they can spot Naegi if and when he arrives, and the right-hand man nodded and took his leave as he summoned some druids and gave them instructions on what to do and told them not to fail him which the druids nodded and they took their leave, and the Grand Wizard resume overseeing the activities of his cult, seeing that things are going well as he expected to happen.
-x-
At Count Bannon's manor, Count Bannon is drinking his champagne as he is sitting in his chair, doing some thinking after his daughter May left as she went off with Naegi and Kirigiri to commence their covert operation in getting the remaining three armor pieces and to rescue Maizono, though he also considered the possibility that the kidnappers might target him should he gain possession of all of the five armor pieces. However, he decided to worry about that later and instead looked forward in the possibility of completing the five pieces that he dreamed of.
Believe It Or Not by Joey Scarbury
(Opening Song from The Greatest American Hero)
Look at what's happened to me,
I can't believe it myself;
Suddenly I'm up on top of the world,
Should've been somebody else.
Believe it or not,
I'm walkin' on air,
I never thought I could feel so free;
Flyin' away on a wing and a pray'r,
Who could it be?
Believe it or not, it's just me.
Just like the light of new day,
It hit me from out of the blue;
Breakin' me out of the spell I was in,
Makin' all of my wishes come true.
Believe it or not,
I'm walkin' on air,
I never thought I could feel so free;
Flyin' away on a wing and a pray'r,
Who could it be?
Believe it or not, it's just me.
Ch. 47: Doruido to no KettÅ
The scene shifts to a tourist area at the upper town of Zagreb, and it was full of people, residents and tourists. Be it the locals or foreigners, all are living their lives to the fullest and they are lively and full of energy as if they are confident that they are safe here despite hearing and watching the news recently about the attack by gunmen at a fashion show which took lives and abducted a Japanese idol, in which authorities are still in the midst of investigating the case, conducting a search and rescue operation, and the ambassadors of Croatia and Japan are exchanging information in an effort to try and locate Maizono's location.
"Wow!"
"So lush!"
"This country is the best!"
"I want to live here! So lively!"
"We can shop here!"
"I want to come back here at Croatia!"
"I want to become a citizen here!"
"Let's buy food!"
The scene shifts to Karlovac, which is a bit far from Zagreb, where you can see that a car is traveling the highway where May Bannon is driving a sports utility vehicle with Naegi and Kirigiri as passengers, and they are traveling the road as she told the two teens that she has a rest house which they will be staying for the time being as well as they are going to lay out the plans on how to confront the kidnappers and take them down and extract information from them in order to find out where the kidnappers' lair is located so that they can rescue Maizono and get be three armor pieces,
About an hour later or so, they arrived at the rest house in Kupa and there they entered it and unloaded their belongings where a servant of Count Bannon's is there and greeted May, and there the three went inside to rest and soon food is served and he trio went to the living room where May brought out a map which shows the whole areas of Croatia and there Kirigiri studied it and realized that it was quite big and it would be difficult to navigate this country without a map, and Naegi realized that facing the kidnappers in such a vast country won't be as easy as he thought it would be.
"Of course..."
"What is it, Naegi-kun?"
"Where in a foreign land...and we need a map..."
"That's right...Croatia is vast...and we need it in order to know where we should go..."
"I feel that this is not going to be easy..."
"Have faith, Naegi-kun...remember you have the red suit..."
"Yeah..."
"..."
By then May took out a laptop and turned it on, where she showed to Naegi and Kirigiri he key areas where she believe that the kidnappers would most likely appear, given how organized they appear to be and she believes that the kidnappers wouldn't stick to just one area and they would split up in groups, and there she tapped the keyboard and showed the key areas where the kidnappers would most likely to appear given the vast number of people living there:
Zagreb
- The capital and largest city of Croatia, Zageeb is a vibrant metropolis packed with both historic and modern attractions. Loacated in northwestern Croatia, the city dates back to the 2nd century AD when a diocese was first established bu Hungarian King Ladislaus. Today, Zagreb is a sprawling cosmopolitan city and the heart of Croatian culture, academucs and government. The city is divided into an Upper and Lower Town, with Upper Town being the historic core where torists can walk down cobblestone streets and visit old, medieval churches and towers.
Korcula
- Best known as the alleged birthplace of the famous merchant traveler, Marco Polo, Korcula is a 30-mile (50 km) island located off Croatia's Adriatic Coast. Korcula is comprised of lush green forests, vineyards,olive groves, sandy beaches and charming villages. The island's main town, Korcula Town, is a historic, walled town with Venetian Renaissance architecture, colorful markets and plenty of tourist facilities.
Pula
- Located at the southern tip of the Istria peninsula, in the Adriatic Sea, Pula is a popular destination that has been attracting tourists as far back as ancient Roman times when fans flocked the city's amphitheater to watch gladiator fights. Having been ruled by various government powers over the centuries, Pula today belongs to Croatia, and is best known for its wealth of Roman ruins and mix of culture.
Zadar
- A 3000-year old city situated on a beautiful coastline rich in history is sure to draw tourists. Such a city is Zadar, located on Croatia's northern Dalmatian Coast. Zadar could be called the ideal tourist getaway because it offers plenty to see and do without all the crowds of other popular destinations in Croatia. At the heart of the city is its Old Town which offers fantastic sightseeing attractions including Roman ruins, medieval architecture and numerous old churches. Besides the Old Town, tourists will find a string of beautiful beaches all along Zadar's coastline where they can sunbathe, swim and relax.
Rovinj
- Located on Croatia's Istrian peninsula in the Adriatic Sea, Rovinj is an archipelago of 20 islands with its Old Town set on a small peninsula. Narrow streets of cobblestone, stairways, arches and other interesting architecture make the Old Town a sightseeing adventure. Some of the Old Town's historic gems include seven medieval city gates, the 12th century town clock and St. Euphemia's Basilica, an imposing baroque church packed with many stunning art works. Also worth seeing are the scenic harbor, Carrera Street with its many shops and art galleries, and Grisia Street, which is lined with artists and souvenir vendors.
Split
- Nicknamed the "Mediterranean Flower," Croatia's second-largest city, Split, is located on a peninsula off the Dalmatian Coast. The city's main attraction is its historic core of beautiful Gothic and Renaissance architecture of which the Diocletian's Palace is the crown jewel. Built between 298 and 305 AD, this Roman Emperor palace complex is more like a small city itself with a maze of marble walkways and buildings containing shops, cafes and bars. Outside the historic center, tourists will find plenty to see and do including strolling along the seaside promenade, shopping at the lively Green Market and swimming at Bacvice beach.
Hvar
- One of the most popular places to visit in Croatia and in the Adriatic Sea, Hvar is a beautiful Croatian island off the Dalmatian Coast, favored for its landscapes of spectacular beaches, lavender fields and lush vineyards. Hvar's main city, Hvar Town, is an attractive city, featuring 13th century walls, marble stone streets, Gothic palaces, stunning churches and an imposing old fortress. The town square is one of Croatia's largest and most beautiful, surrounded by many historic building like the 17th century Arsenal and the Cathedral of St. Stephen. The natural beauty of Hvar offers plenty of outdoor recreation, from hiking in the cliffs to swimming in the secluded coves and beaches.
Dubrovnik
- Nicknamed the "Pearl of the Adriatic," the old city of Dubrovnik is one of the prominent places to visit in the Mediterranean. Located at the southern tip of Croatia off the Adriatic Sea, Dubrovnik was established in the 7th century on maritime trade. With orange rooftop houses sitting in contrast to the blue sky, Dubrovnik presents many sightseeing treasures. The historic district, the Old Town, is stuffed with many historic features such as the old, defensive walls, cobblestone streets, magnificent palaces and stunning churches. Just outside the Old Town are popular beaches like Banje and Lapad, while the nearby island of Lokrum offers even more beaches.
Naegi and Kirigiri then glanced at the map seeing that this is not going to be an easy task in getting Maizono back given how vast the areas that May mentioned, and they are sure to have difficulty in facing off the kidnappers given that the organization has many members due to the accounts of the survivors and the two teens would have to rely on luck in addition to the red suit that Naegi has, and now the two teens and May began discussing their strategy on how to take down the kidnappers and get them to spill the beans on where their hideout is and where they are keeping Maizono.
"Okay...listen up..."
"..."
"..."
"We'll use a decoy..and Mr. Naegi will be the decoy..."
"Me...?"
"That's right..."
"What do you have in mind, May-san?"
"Just leave it to me!"
"..."
May then came up with a suggestion and told the two teens about it, and though Naegi finds it a bit "out of this world", Kirigiri thought about it and agreed, and Naegi whispered to Kirigiri asking why she agreed to May's suggestion, and she whispered back reasoning that although it might not work at first, she said that the supplemental plan she is about to come up with would work because all he needed to do is listen to her suggestion, and she whispered to Naegi and the Luckster sagged as he realized what Kirigiri has in store and seeing that May is waiting for their reply to her suggested plan, Naegi had no choice but to agree, and he and Kirigiri told May that they "accepted" her plan, in which the European beauty beamed with confidence seeing that things would work in their favor, and told the two teens that they are heading out tomorrow as the ransom note stated that Naegi would go there and assured to him that if he sticks to the plan, they will rescue Maizono in no time.
"Trust me, Mr. Naegi..."
"..."
"My plan won't fail!"
"..."
"Stick with it and we'll get your girlfriend back in no time..."
"Er...about that..."
"I'm sure she'll be happy to see her knight in shining armor..."
"..."
Naegi sighed as he had a feeling things would escalate before their plan would take off, and mentally wondered if he is blessed with either or both good and bad lucks, and wished that there is a way to get the kidnappers without bad luck interfering, and Kirigiri noted that Naegi is uncomfortable with how things have turn out, yet she knew that he would pull through knowing that he has the ONE thing that would help turn the tides in his favor and she knew that Naegi has no other choice but to go along with the flow, as time is of the essence and the success of their plan would depend on how the course of events would turn out once the next day arrives.
By then the day went on and the trio spent the hours ironing out their strategy and by then night came and dinner was served, in which Naegi ate and yet he is silent the whole time while May and Kirigiri talked, and there European beauty came to know about Hope's Peak Academy and is rather intrigued at how the academy works and how it produced the best students, and later on, everyone went to bed, and as May went to sleep, the scene shifts to the guest room, where Kirigiri saw Naegi staring at the window, looking at the skies, and she noted that he appeared to be uncertain on what would happen tomorrow and spoke to him so as to give him a gauge of confidence to help ease the tension that has plagued him since coming to Croatia.
"What's wrong...?"
"I just..."
"You should look m out for tomorrow...and stop doubting yourself..."
"Well..."
"You have the red suit...only you can use it...and I'm sure you'll be able to sort out what you should do come tomorrow..."
"I see..."
"Have faith...and you'll be able to rescue Maizono-san..."
"Okay...thanks..."
After that, Naegi started to calm down and they both went to their beds and went to sleep, and they hoped that things would turn out okay once tomorrow comes and they would have to brace themselves for whatever would happen once they confronted the kidnappers.
-x-
At the cult's lair, one of the druids reported to the Grand Wizard that he has most of the men scattered at key areas, including Zagreb, and are expecting Naegi to show up tomorrow, and the Grand Wizard's right-hand man told the Grand Wizard that things are going as planned and he is expecting that Naegi brought the armor pieces with him, and the Grand Wizard is beaming with excitement and is awaiting the news once morning arrives, and so he went to his bed to rest while the right-hand man gives his men some instructions before he went to bed as well as it was already late.
-x-
The next morning, the scene shows that Naegi got up and remembered about yesterday and gets up to have breakfast where he went to the dining room just as Kirgiri and May are about to eat, and there he joined the two girls and they began to dine, where May reminded the two teens of what to do once they arrive at the meeting place and the two teens nodded knowing what is at stake here, and May appeared pumped with excitement while Naegi sighed as she had no idea what is about to happen in a matter of hours, and there May assured to Naegi that everything will go smoothly and Maizono will be rescued sooner than expected.
"Don't worry, Mr. Naegi...I promise things will go smoothly..."
"..."
"And once we pin down those druids...we'll get the info and find your girlfriend..."
"Actually, Maizono-san is..."
"No need to be shy...I'm sure she'll acknowledge you as her knight in shining armor.."
"Ah-ha-ha-ha..."
"And in the end we're going to get the three armor pieces!"
"..."
Naegi just nodded knowing that things would turn different as he expects that the kidnappers might not keep their bargain and he finished his breakfast and went inside the room he used, and then came out wearing a bathrobe and took a shower, then went back inside, and after several minutes he came out again, wearing only a trench coat which May noticed and wondered why is he only dressed like that though Kirigiri did not mind it and it was her turn to use the bathroom. After several minutes she came out after taking a shower, and May took her turn and used the shower, and soon all three of them are ready and boarded the SUV and drives away heading for Zagreb, ready to face off the kidnappers.
-x-
About several hours later, the scene shifts to Zagreb, and there the scene shows that May and the two teens arrived at Zagreb's Upper Town, where it was full of people walking the streets be it residents or tourists, local and/or foreigners, and there the three of them are looking around, seeing that there are no apparent signs if any if the kidnappers, and there May gave Naegi the lowdown of what the scenario would play the moment any of the kidnappers approached him which Naegi just nodded, while Kirigiri just listened to the discussion between May and Naegi.
"Okay...you know the drill, right...?"
"Yes..."
"Don't panic...just stay cool..."
"I know..."
"Just follow the plan...and I'll do the rest..."
"..."
"Got it...?"
"Yes..."
After that, May and Kirigiri went to their hiding spot as Naegi went to the streets, carrying a large sack which apparently carries the ransom items that the kidnappers demanded, and Naegi just loitered around while looking at his surroundings as he saw no signs from any of the kidnappers in plain view, and he patiently waited for any signs, and after nearly 30 minutes, he was about to lose patience wondering if the kidnappers would show up at all, as he us sure that this is the meeting place that the kidnappers demanded.
Not far, May is waiting patiently for any signs and is wondering if the kidnappers would show up and approach Naegi, and is beginning to wonder when they would show up, and Kirigiri said they will show up and said that they wouldn't be stupid to show themselves in the flesh, as she reminded her that the kidnappers used a disguise to conceal their identities in kidnapping Maizono, and May slowly came to admire her composure as a detective.
"You sure are calm and collected..."
"Those are my biggest assets..."
"I sure wish I were like you..."
"I'm sure you'll be one day, May..."
"I sure wish I was your age..."
"Be content with what you have..."
"I know, I know..."
"Wait...look...!"
By then, Kirigiri's sharp senses took over and told May to be ready as she saw someone coming and the European beauty began preparing herself as the scene shifts to Naegi as he is standing in the middle of the street waiting for the kidnappers to show up, and as he is about to move to another location, Naegi was approached by a person dressed like a druid, and began talking to him in which Naegi at first dismisses him until a certain item was shown to the teen and that's when Naegi slowly got the gist of what is about to unfold.
"Young lad...do you believe in God...?"
"Sorry...?"
"Do you believe in God...?"
"Sorry...my religion is different...so I can't answer that question..."
"Perhaps you will believe when I show you this..."
"Maizono-san!"
"Do you believe now...?"
"You...you're...!"
Naegi realized that the druid is one of the kidnappers when the druid showed the Luckster the picture of Maizono and he motions Naegi to follow him, and when the two moved, both May and Kirigiri moved as well, stealthily following the two as the two men went to an a corner leading to an alley and into another deserted street, where another druid is waiting, and there the two druids began demanding for the ransom, though Naegi also began stating his demand: Sayaka Maizono.
"Now then..."
"Do you have it?"
"Where's Maizono-san?"
"Just do as we say...give us the items..."
"And we will not..."
"I'll give it to you if you show me Maizono-san!"
"Don't try our patience..."
"Or you'll be sorry..."
"Give me Maizono-san!"
At a rooftop of a house, both May and Kirigiri watched, as the Detective expected, the kidnappers have no intention of keeping the end of their bargain, seeing and hearing that they demanded the ransom and not bringing Maizono with them, and there May brought out a sniper rifle and is going into position and Kirigiri mentally whined seeing that shooting down the kidnappers would not be unnecessary, but nonetheless she watched as the scene unfold, where Naegi demanded to see Maizono, but one of the druids, grabbed the sack and unloaded the items, revealing that the contents weren't the armor pieces but instead it contains cooking utensils, such as frying pans, pots and spatulas. The kidnapper seemingly expected this and started to grab Naegi and take him prisoner, but May fired her rifle and nearly hit Naegi on the foot, but it did caused the druids to back away, and she began shooting away, forcing the druids to run, and this prompted Naegi to go after them.
As Naegi chased after them, the two druids stopped by at the front if an empty lot, and Naegi stopped running and demanded to see Maizono, and instead, several druids came out, and he realized that he walked right into a trap, and the two druids told them that Naegi double-crossed them and suggested that they take him prisoner so that they can interrogate him and make him reveal where the 3 armor pieces are, which the others replied in agreement.
"Let's take him!"
"Interrogate him!"
"Torture him!"
"Make him suffer!"
"All for our god!"
"We will rule the world!"
"Let's get him!"
"Yeah!"
The druids then removed their costumes revealing that they are dressed as punk bikers and began manhandling the Luckster, but Naegi pushed them aside yet the kidnappers were persistent, and as they began to beat up the teen, Naegi shoved them back, surprising them as they did not expect to see the teen being this strong, and there he removed the trench coat, revealing that he was wearing the red suit and cape all this time. The kidnappers were rather dumbfounded to see Naegi wearing what they perceive as a "silly pajamas and a cape".
"What is that?"
"Is that Japanese boy a fool?"
"Why is he wearing a pair of pajamas and a cape?"
"He really is a fool!"
"That's just for show!"
"Let's get him!"
"Make him reveal where the armor pieces are!"
"Let's go, my comrades!"
Kirigiri then contacted Naegi via a hidden radio and told Naegi to lead the kidnappers away from Upper Town and lead them to a different location away from prying eyes so that he can safely take them down and do the interrogation, and the Luckster reluctantly nodded as he began running and this prompted the kidnappers to give chase, and to their surprise, they saw their target running so fast that they were prompted to get to their motorcycles and jeeps and started their vehicles' engines and they began chasing Naegi.
As Naegi is running, he got instructions from Kirigiri to lead them to an area with no people and strictly advises him NOT TO FLY, and though he is receptive to this, he mentally whined that he is forced to run around in public, and the last thing he wanted to avoid is being picked up by Croatian police and taken to a mental hospital as they would assume him as a "nutcase in cosplay". As he continued to run, he saw the motorcycle and jeeps cruising after him, and he ran faster, slightly creating a gap between them, and as he looked forward, he realized that he is heading straight to a market, and seeing that there was a dead end road with a gap, he sighed as he ran before jumping, allowing him to land on the other side of the road, and the jeep and motorcycle couldn't stop in time and they ended up crashing down before their vehicles exploded, burning the occupants and a few buyers to death.
Naegi continued running until another set if kidnappers in vehicles showed up and gives chase, and Naegi continued to run, and as he passed by a busy street, tourists were taken by surprise to see what they perceived as a "silly young man in a pajama and cape", but then a certain person managed to see Naegi at a certain distant. A European teenager who is accompanied by bodyguards, and she is identified as Sonia Nevermind, a princess from the country if Novoselic, and she had just recently came here for a vacation, and seeing Naegi in the red suit, she blinked her eyes as she took out something, which turn out to be the manga she bought online, THE MISADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN GONZO, and she became a bit bewildered to see Naegi resembling the manga character she read and she wondered if this is a coincidence but her nanny began telling her that they should be going.
"No way...is that really...HIM?"
"Oujo-sama..."
"Yes?"
"We should be going..."
"..."
"It's dangerous here for now..."
"I know..."
"Let's go..."
Sonia nodded as she, her nanny and bodyguards began leaving the area as police, ambulances and a fire truck arrived to douse the fire and cordoned off the area, and police began talking to witnesses about the incident, and they were told about reckless bikers causing the scene but then they were rather dumbfounded to hear that the other cause of the scene is a young man running in a pajamas and cape, and the police began asking them for description, which thankfully, the witnesses couldn't give an accurate description as they did not get a close look on his face but they did say he was Japanese, and he police began to radio other precincts to be on the lookout for Naegi, and nearby, May began asking why is Naegi running around in what she believed was a pair of pajamas and sporting a cape, and Kirigiri is thinking of something as a suitable alibi so as not to give Naegi away the fact that he is wearing a red suit that gives him super powers and he is using it to confront and take down the kidnappers.
To Be Continued...
Hope you like this chapter, as the action spilled on the streets though it ended in a cliffhanger as the chase is still ongoing, so expect more action and mayhem as Naegi deals with the druids while wearing the RED SUIT and CAPE.
A Danganronpa 2 character makes an appearance, and she is Sonia Nevermind. The Super High School-level princess managed to see Naegi, and she is both surprised, and shock to see that he resembles the manga character that Komaru made, so expect her to appear in a future chapter of this fic.
Preview:
The chase continues, and it'll spread to most parts of the capital. Expect a lot of action in he next chapter...
See you in in 10 days or less...
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