A/N: No, it's not back. Yet. I am publishing this chapter in honor of my cat that recently passed away in April as she was there from the beginning of my "writing career" sitting faithfully next to me as I typed almost every chapter. My writing took a blow but I am much better now and to those that have followed and favorited the story and also to those who've been here even before then amd just everyone in general, thank you all and enjoy.
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Normal Speech - "Fate."
Thoughts Speech - Fate.
Flashback Speech - "Fate."
Transformation/All Might Speech - "Fate."
Card/Text Speech - [Fate].
Telepathy Speech - {Fate.}
Mysterious Location
"Aw, Electro lost." A bored teen states sitting at a bar gazing up at the television showing the police force apprehending said villain. "Not surprised." He shrugs. "It was my son he was fighting, after all. Damn that Lyria. She always loved changing my kids' genders." The teen states with a chuckle.
"Yes, although this time he did not use his dark power." A spectral entity in a suit comments wiping a glass clean.
"Based off of the Sports Festival the government most likely made him take part in, he most likely is do so as to not risk being taken over. Unlike before when you and Shigaraki attacked him at the USJ." The teen responds getting up and guzzling the mug of cold beer before breaking said cup with his bare hand. "Oops. But damn, that means his entity is more powerful than back at the facility... Interesting..." He grins darkly before looking back to the television. "But not as interesting as that message they sent out." He notes turning to leave. "Kurogiri, tell All for One when he gets back from his little excursions that I'll be gone for a little while."
"Any words for Tomura Shigaraki or the others?" At his question, the teen with blue hair, dark skin, and markings on his visible skin stops.
"Hmm. Don't go into my lab. Especially Lyria's little sister Toga." He snorts, his eyes seeming to glow at the thought of what he'd do if his warning went ignored.
"Very well, Lord Azrael." Kurogiri bows. "May I ask what you shall be doing?"
"Simple." The teen stops at the door. "Considering my champ nearly killed me if it wasn't for my regenerative factor I created, I wouldn't be here. I have to thank him for all those annoying animes I watched. They gave me quite an abundance of ideas of quirks to create for myself." He flexes his hand to grip it into a fist. "Although my current state still isn't at one hundred percent but I am capable of much of what I could do before."
"Is that so?"
"Yeah, I mean you remember, don't you? You were the one that helped in the creation of Crono's blade. But enough talk, I'm out." He waves to stop once more. "Oh, and to answer your question; I'm going on a hunt...!" He snarls closing the door behind him. leaving Kurogiri to clean a glass as he goes into thought.
All Might; a man whose quirk was bestowed upon him. With every successor, it steadily grows stronger. All for One; a man capable of taking away other quirks. Both rivals in this twisted world. And then there's that man... No. That being capable of creating any quirk he wishes... An image of his encounter with Relon flashes through his mind as he stops his wiping narrowing his yellow eyes. And then there's that boy... The culprit behind Lord Azrael's current state... as well as that white-haired boy with my borrowed power and now our escaped prisoner... The image of the three teens' backs surfacing for a moment.
"We must take precautions." He surmises before returning to his faithful side duty.
Closing the door behind him, Azrael otherwise known as Kalos takes a steady breath calming his nerves.
Now then, I wonder what my daughter is up to...
Rella and Kanao's Apartment
Returning home from her hectic night with Lyria, Rella was met with a clearly irritated Kanao. With a simple apology came the remnant's responding words.
"No more night walks by yourself." Her tone commanding.
Sighing in dismay, Rella was too tired to defend herself and could only nod as Lyria explained the recent turn of events. The mention of Kalos, aka Azrael, being a near-trigger for the girl if it wasn't for the gentle sensation of a pair of arms, owner of Rella, wrapping around said girl vanquishing her rising fury. Bidding farewell to their "mother," both walked down the short hall entering the room. Glancing at the time, it clearly showed the time as 5 A.M. Barely over an hour left before the rising star would show itself once more.
Giving out a mental groan as shown by Rella's eyelids glowing a faint pure white, she fell face-first towards the pillow. The most tired of snaps sound as words appear on the ceiling for the younger girl to read.
[Sleep. Two days. No interruptions.]
"Acknowledged" was her only response before the protagonist found sleep in the comfort of both her home and her sister's arms.
Dreamscape
"Relon, you've experienced so much pain for so long." A girl's voice speak through a blurred vision. "The world is a cruel place. You've experienced hell for so long. Kanao, Nunu, and the others have but you have seen it all from start to finish. You sacrificed yourself for their well beings time and time again. Do you remember? When we first met? Don't let Ather or your father win! Now, wake up! Wake up, Relon! The others need you! You've seen it, all of it! This world's end numerous times! You stopped it once but its time is drawing near. Wake up and remember. Remember me. Remember your reason to fight. To live!"
Real World
Snapping her eyes wide open, the whole of the bedroom becomes visible as if it's been rotated 90 degrees. A white hue around her vision indicating the use of Eramsus Mode. Raising her right arm, Rella finds the circuit markings she's become all too familiar with receding.
That voice again... Was that another dream or...
Not wanting to finish the thought, Rella calms herself looking over at her phone. Double tapping it twice, it reads the date and time.
Almost noon... I still have another day left. I've only been asleep for roughly 31 hours...
Closing her eyes, she pulls the thick blanket over her face enrapturing her developed body in its warmth. A sudden flash of her father comes to mind causing her eyes to snap back open before narrowing.
To think he'd be alive... She closes her eyes one last time attempting sleep. I thought I killed him for sure...
Ring ring ring.
OH FOR GOD'S SAKE, WHO- Widening at the name on her phone, she drops back hitting the pillow to groan. Why can Nunu rest as much as he want and I can't? Rolling her legs to hang over the bed, she scratches her head with one hand while looking at her phone held in the other. On the screen, multiple notifications.
Unknown Number: Oi, Relon! Er, I guess Rella given your situation. Anyway, you're in deep shit for not telling me you're back! By the way, it's your big sis Rumi! Lyria already gave me the update so wake up! I'll be by your place around noon!
Second Unknown Number: Relnyan! Hehe, whether a boy or girl, it still works! When were you going to tell your sisters and brother you were back?! We were all surprised to see you at the Sports Festival! Lyria has already given myself, Shino, and the others an update so we've taken it upon ourselves to come by around noon so be ready, okay?
Shit... I forgot to tell them I'm back... Double shit... they're all coming here around noon... Triple shit... It's almost noon now... Someone kill me. Rella tiredly sighs to herself before getting up.
Seeing as sleep is truly no longer an option, she begins her morning stretches.
I wonder if Kanao is home...
Finishing her morning routine, Rella opens the door going down the hallway to the living room and laying down with her back to one of medium couch's arm reading a book is Kanao still donned in her pink pajamas. Sensing the familiar being, she greets her older sister with a warm albeit confused smile setting down her book taking out a blank index card she was using as a bookmark.
"Shinn, good afternoon. You're awake much earlier than expected."
Greeting the girl with an eyebrow raise of agreement, she swirls her finger heading into the kitchen as Kanao glances at the card.
[We have company coming over any minute. Said incoming company woke me up.]
"Company? Who?" She looks over to Rella squatting at the refrigerator pulling out a glass of apple juice before pouring it to twirl her finger once again over her head.
[My big sisters. All five of them plus our older brother.] Rereading the card to be sure she read that right, Kanao looks to Rella leaning over the counter dousing the beverage in one go twirling her finger. [I should have seen them after I finished my business with Principal Nezu at U.A. but I forgot. Bad thoughts came back to mind so I just stayed in the house the rest of the day. And other stuff kinda piled up from there...]
"... I see." She nods humbly walking into the kitchen stopping next to Rella with her gaze at the interior and Rella's out to the living room resting her chin on a hand. "You call them your 'big sisters and brother.' Is it right to assume you met them after our separation?" Rella nods slowly. "How much do they know?" She turns her head to meet Rella's glowing white eyes.
{Everything.} Separating gazes, a moment of silence comes as Kanao processes that answer. {I'm sorry.} Kanao looks to Rella, the latter's gaze forward.
Looking at her for a moment before releasing a breath she had unconsciously been holding in, Kanao nods her head.
"Momo is correct. You do say that too much." This making the corner of Rella's mouth curve upward as a breathy chuckle escapes her for her peripheral to catch Kanao turn around and copy her hand resting gesture, her sights locked on Rella. "You don't need to say that. Not anymore." She shakes her head smiling. "You saved us. I believe each of us remnants ended up retelling our story to someone. Even Nunu as stubborn as he may not admit. It gave a sense of peace once you told them, did it not?" She tilts her head playfully for the white light to leave Rella's eyes.
Looking down with a wry smile, Rella snaps back up nodding once with a more jovial one.
"Then everything is fine. Just remember that and it shall happen." Kanao leans back to stand straight up.
Tap tap.
Glancing at the bar, words become inscribed.
[And if it isn't, then we simply do what we have gotta do to make it alright.]
"I could have stated that better but yes." Kanao answers stifling her laughter for Rella to droop her eyes pouting at the girl as Kanao grabs the kitchen apron. "As I prepare a quick meal, you shall clean up. No offense Shinn but your odor is difficult to deal with." Kanao notes pinching her nose.
Leaning up herself with a curious look at her sister's words, Rella takes a whiff for her eyes to shoot buck wide.
That's right. I never showered after my fight with Electro! Clapping her hands together, Kanao chuckles tying the apron.
"It is alright. We have dealt with worse smells after all. I quickly adapted to yours once you returned from your encounter with Electro. Now, hurry up. It would be bad for our sisters and brother to see you like that." She points out for Rella to tilt her head looking down.
Finally realizing her attire consists of a large red shirt ending just above her knees and the underwear, both of which Kanao must have helped changed her into as she has no recollection, Rella's face becomes beat red pushing down the shirt resulting in her cleavage becoming more noticeable to her chagrin.
Being a female has always been difficult for me when I first transform. Though after my 'relaxation' with Yaoyorozu, I'm surprised my mentality hasn't drastically reached the 50% mark. Jeez, was I leaning over with my ass exposed to Kanao?! Oh my gosh!
"You should get going, Shinn." Kanao suggests which Rella quickly nods in salute before dashing out of the kitchen which earns another giggle from her fellow female remnant. "Now then, which option provides little effort yet a good first impression...?"
Quickly getting to work, it isn't long before an expected sound comes.
Knock knock knock.
"Hm?"
Jeez, I need Kanao's help again with my hair. It's one thing doing hers but it's much harder when I have to do my own. Rella thinks opening the bathroom door, a red towel hugging her figure.
Stopping about to reach for her room's knob, Rella furrows her eyebrows noticing a strong sense of emotional anger. Times five. Feeling a bead of sweat slowly course down the side of her face, she opts to slowly turn to the source. Standing side-by-side are four women and a male. All with their arms crossed sporting dangerous smiles as hinted by the scary auras similar to Momo and Kanao after the Sports Festival.
For a moment, Rella questions her next plan of action. Clearly they're upset. There's no getting around that and they have clear reason to. She can hear Kanao still working in the kitchen so she's on her own here. Thinking to her hand still on the door knob, she thinks of the idea only to mentally shake her head. They'd kick it down even if she reinforced it with configuration.
She could make a break for it out the window, only Rumi could keep up with her speed but considering she has only a towel on, a number of things could go wrong. Not having permission to freely use her quirk was a real pain in her ass.
Residing to her fate with a sigh, Rella with her still damp hair, walks over before sitting on the rug with her head down in defeat awaiting her punishment. All five adults surrounding the defeated teen.
Poor sister. Kanao shakes her head still cooking.
"Well? What do you have to say for yourself?" The tall tan skinned muscular man with short brown hair and a small triangle shaped beard questions sternly from behind.
Shrinking slightly at the authoritative tone, taps the floor timidly for words to appear circling her for all to read.
[I'm sorry, big brother Yawara. I didn't contact any of you...]
"Keep going..." The woman with blue eyes, and long blonde hair that's mostly combed back save for her bangs adds from Rella's left.
She's wearing a yellow dress shirt tucked under a blue skirt.
[I'm sorry, big sis Ryuko. I should have gone to you all at the first chance given...] All of the women's angered auras subsiding.
"Why didn't you?" The young woman with brown eyes and red hair styled into three bangs going across her face.
She's dressed in a knee-length skirt, dark leggings, high-heeled shoes, and a turtleneck sweater with a loose collar.
"Those have resurfaced... haven't they?" She asks with concern for Rella to nod hesitantly, the rest of the women becoming visibly perturbed.
Simply closing her eyes knowingly, Kanao continues work on lunch.
[I'm sorry, big sis Shino. But still, it is no excuse for not contacting any of you sooner. For that I apologize. Truly.] Rella taps before resting her hands on her knees with her head down awaiting a response.
"It's hard to let go of the past. It's even harder when the time comes to face it." Rella senses the woman walk and kneel next to her. "But don't forget it's okay to lean on others. Just like you've done with us." She says with a gentle tone smiling at the girl before standing. "Especially those two." At her words, Rella hesitates before looking forward to the two women before him.
On the left; the shortest of the five woman with an athletic build. She has darker skin than Yawara, red eyes, and straight white hair reaching down past her waist. On her head, she has a pair of long white rabbit ears pointing upwards with a slight crook accompanied by a white round tail. She's wearing a grey long-sleeved shirt, pants ending just below her knees and big pointed heels with open cuffs.
On the right; the first one Rella met before any of the others. With long, emerald green hair and big round yellow eyes wearing a white three buttoned dress and strappy shoes.
Both gazing at the girl with stoic expressions on their faces before they approach kneeling down to take their hands in each of Rella's.
"Are you okay, Relnyan?"
"You didn't push yourself too hard again, did you lil' bro- I mean sis?"
Opening her mouth to answer, her earlier conversation with both Momo and Kanao ceases her thoughts for her mouth to close. Instead, a gentle smile of her own forms along with her red eyes transitioning to white.
{I am now. And I did a few times but... My friends helped me out.} She glances to a smiling Kanao. {I should honestly thank them when I have the chance. Big sis Tomoko, Rumi, everyone, sorry to have worried you all. As well as for not saying anything until now. And...} She looks to their held hands.
"And...?" Both women wonder for Rella to look at them both.
{I'm home.}
Both widen for a sheer moment, the sensation of Rella grasping their hands harder going noticed. Smiles on their faces increasing as they embrace the female student quickly followed by the others.
{H-Hey!}
"Don't care~." Tomoko hums tightening the embrace.
{But I'm still in a bath towel!}
"Shut up. We don't care." Rumi ignores.
{But my hair!}
"We'll fix it up~." Mandalay giggles.
{B-But...}
"No getting out of this one, Relnyan!" Ryuko teases bobbing her head side-to-side.
{T-Then...!}
"JUST ACCEPT OUR LOVE!" Yawara roars for Rella being mushed from all sides to sigh in defeat.
After a grueling group hug of affection, everyone eventually settled down with Tomoko and Mandalay assisting Rella with her hair. Rumi, Ryuko, and Yawara with Kanao. Before long, the three returned with Rella in casual clothing consisting of a red large red shirt and black short with her signature red and black strap on sneakers.
"Lil' BRO- I MEAN SIS/RELNYAN!" The three adults exclaim rushing to the girl leaning forward as Rella arches her back barely keeping her feet planted.
"What's wrong with you three?" Tomoko wonders nonchalantly.
"KANAO!" They all roar, for the two women to wince at the sheer volume, Rella leaning back to look past them seeing Kanao at the table tilting her head which in turn causes Rella to do the same.
"Explain." Mandalay and Tomoko sweatdrops taking note of the specks of food around their mouths.
"She's polite!" Ryuko grins raising an arm in the air.
"She adorable!" Yawara copies Ryuko's gesture.
"And she can cook some damn good food!" Ryuko shouts over the two copying them.
Sweatdropping along with her elder sisters, Rella silently chuckles walking past them over to Kanao with an innocent look on her face.
"Fried rice with the remaining bourbon street chicken. I added simple eggs and veggies as well." She answers as Rella approaches the sitting girl to stand behind her placing her hands on Kanao's shoulders. Looking up to Rella, she sees the girl's cheerful expression to nod.
Standing up as the adults reenter, she bows.
"It is a pleasure to meet the famed sisters of Shinn. I am Kanao Lucinance. His younger sister. I hope we may all get along." She lifts up, the same three gushing over her as the remaining sane adults smile.
"It's a pleasure to finally meet you, Kanao. Relnyan has told us so much about you!" Tomoko greets with a cheerful wave and smile.
"She's right." Mandalay chimes in. "The amount of praise he's- er, she's done has been everything but short." This causing a slight blush to imprint itself on Kanao and Relon's cheeks, Rella bashfully rubbing the back of her head as Kanao shuffles in place.
"OH MY GOD! SHE'S SO FREAKING CUTE!" Both gush clasping their hands against one another's.
"They certainly seem to have taken a liking to Kanyan." Tomoko chuckles.
"Kanyan?" Kanao tilts her head.
"Considering you're Relon's younger sister and that these two already seem to already adore, it's only fitting we see you the same." Mandalay explains with a smile which causes Kano's heart to visibly skip a beat as shown by her expression changing.
"Awe~!" The three cat people coo, Mandalay sweatdropping at their antics while Rumi continues eating her plate.
"T-Thank you... elder sisters... and brother..." She mumbles with a blush.
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHH! KANAO! THE CLOWDER AND ONE RABBIT GROWS BIGGER!" The adults embrace the girl in a group hug for Mandalay and Rella to sweatdrop once again until Rella's visage changes to her widening in shock at a revelation.
Oh my God. Rella thinks in awe at the cuteness of her sister. Shit, my heart just skipped a beat. Wait, screw that, Kanao actually stuttered! Looking on at the happy embracement, Rella can only place a hand to her chin and watch with enjoyment. Well, at least I'm no longer the youngest.
Glancing around at the family portrait-worthy scene, Rella takes note of each adult. Beginning with the famed Wild, Wild Pussycats. A team of heroes that focus on rescue missions. Looking back, she still finds it ironic on how one of their rescue missions led them to her. If you can even call that chance encounter a part of their mission.
Tomoko Shiretoko. Pro hero name; Ragdoll. Quirk; Search. It allows her to observe and monitor up to 100 people at once. Not to mention she can tell of their location and weak points. She's easily the most overzealous and eccentric of the four and it's always clear to tell by her body language and blinking eyes. Notably the closest along with Rumi, she was the first human Relon met albeit by pure chance. Though their meeting was unexpected, it would go on to be the key to reopening the then young boy's heart. The amount of times Mandalay and the others caught her snuggled up with the boy certainly proved how close they'd become. To Relon, Ragdoll is the fun, caring, and hyperactive older sister that she will continue to cherish.
Yawara Chatora. Pro hero name; Tiger. Quirk; Pliabody. It allows him to stretch, flatten, and bend his body in ways that would normally be impossible. Meeting him along with the others, Relon was at first curious about Yawara's cause for his identity but quickly both understood and respected the choice she would later learn. Out of the four, he has always been the strongest physically and at times would even spar with Relon after their encounter. It was his way of bonding with Relon reassuring both were at peak condition. Though Tawara seems menacing and intimidating to approach at times, the kindness of his heart was one of his traits that resonated with Relon. That and having another male companion to talk to while being surrounded by affectionate women was very helpful at times.
Ryuko Tsuchikawa. Oh boy, this one. Pro hero name; Pixie-Bob. Quirk; Earth Flow. It allows her to freely manipulate the earth in a variety of ways from mudslides to conjuring monsters made of dirt. Sharing in Tomoko's energetic persona, Ryuko has always took it to the next level to the point of competing with her fellow teammate in challenges of entertainment for Relon from simple racing to the much more extreme mountain climbing. With a heart full of warmth-filled adoration, Ryuko has always been the overprotective one going as far as "marking" Relon as well as denying such claims of her true age. That being the only thing she forbade Relon of mentioning to the group's worrisome amusement.
Shino Sosaki. Pro hero name; Mandalay. Quirk; Telepath. This allows her to utilize mental transmission and send telepathic messages directly into people's minds. The leader of the Wild, Wild Pussycats. Mandalay has always been the gentle and thoughtful sister. Originally questioning Relon's reasoning for situation during their first encounter, she along with the rest quickly opened up to him with her being the second after Tomoko. Being the voice of reason in front of Yawara, she has often been the one to deal with and or stop the other girls' shenanigans. Seeing her as the only other motherly figure next to Lyria, Relon has always been able to speak with her and Tomoko over the most difficult of topics.
Rumi Usagiyama. Pro hero name; Mirko. Quirk; Rabbit. Rumi's Quirk gives her the attributes and abilities of a rabbit. This grants her attributes like a rabbit from strong legs for jumping and kicking to heightened senses. Unlike with the Wild, Wild Pussycats, Relon met Mirko at a later point after her detachment from the cat heroes. Having begun her reemergence into human society, she was still hesitant on the idea. Though the cats did much to aid in her mentality's recovery, Relon remained unsure leading to her remaining in isolation and soon after an encounter with Rumi. Though their wasn't as caring as the cats. More so the woman attempting to catch/fight the child for one kick to be the end of that. From then on, their odd encounter turned into a budding sibling relationship consisting of the duo sparring...
If you could call it that. More like Rumi wanting to become stronger than the boy even after being told everything he's been through. She may seem stubborn as a bull and hungry as a rabbit but deep down, even Rumi has shown her caring side to child. Though she didn't show it when Relon introduced her to the cat team. No. All that was shown was a overprotective Tomoko and Rumi arguing over Relon with the others trying to cease the bickering. Oh how that first introduction was a bombshell. For a time, Relon would alternate between the two groups before eventually going to the government and later finding himself at U.A.
Between leaving the facility and returning to human civilization, so much has happened.
Now look at you. Rella widens snapping to a smiling Shino glancing at her as the group continues their antics. Is now really the best time to be reminiscing?
Blushing to avert her gaze, Mandalay walks taking a seat to Rella's left at the table. The girl tapping the furniture for words to appear.
[Didn't you used to say it was best to cherish the times we're in? As well as it being rude to just interrupt one's thoughts.] Rella grins cockily for Shino to chuckle.
You have a point. I also did say that it is a leader and an older sister's duty to watch over others and I'm simply doing that. She winks for Rella to smirk rolling her eyes with a shake of her head.
"Oi, Relon, er, I mean Rella." Rumi speaks up gaining the two females' attention finishing the last of her fried rice. "So I hear you've been pretty busy." She grins causing the girl to tilt her head raising an eyebrow. "Oh, don't act dense. We both know you're not." She cocks a finger pointing at Rella, the others finally ending their hug to join in on what's going on. "Lyria told us about your girlfriends." The last words causing for both her and Kanao to furrow their brows at the way she said it; Plural. As in more than one?
"That's right!" Yawara interrupts slamming his hands on the table albeit not as hard as it seemed. "We were told you got two already!"
... Huh? Rella thinks blinking in repetition.
"Say that isn't the case!" Ryuko shouts moving Yawara out of the way. "Did my markings from back then mean nothing to you!"
... Huh?
"Who cares about your saliva?!" Tomoko squeezes in between them looking directly at Rella. "Were we not enough?"
Confused by the sudden turn of events, Rella looks to Kanao who nods.
"It would seem as though our 'mother' has played yet another of her 'tricks.'" Kanao says with air quotes for the five adults to look to her.
"So then Relnyan isn't dating two girls?"
"Explain please, Kanyan." Shino asks.
"Did mother mention the names or features of said girls by chance?" Kanao asks in return.
"A loaded girl and a pink one. Both with rockin' bods for their age." Rumi answers bluntly. "Don't know what the hell that women meant by 'a pink one' though." She shrugs.
"Did any of you happen to watch the Sports Festival?"
All five blink at the girl before it clicks.
"OOOOOOOOHHHH... Pinky..." They all hum in unison.
"And Sister is not dating two but only one for now. And the 'rich one' is Yaoyorozu. She was sister's partner and the the one who lost to Crono."
"We saw." Yawara nod. "She was able to create inorganic materials from her body if I recall." Kanao nods back.
"Jeez, to think she pulled a fast one over us. Grrr, I'll make her pay for making me worry over my little kitten!" Ryuku growls.
"Give it a rest, Ryuko. I'm just happy Relnyan didn't move on." Tomoko says in relief.
{That's impossible to do.} All adults and Kanao turn to Rella, her eyes glowing a bright white. {Dating two girls? Meh, I could probably handle three plus Kanao. But there's no way I'd ever think of replacing my elder sisters and brother.} She states rubbing her head bashfully. {I mean, come on. Even I want some pampering every now and then...} Looking back, she is taken about by the touched looks on the adults' faces.
Rumi is the first to act jumping clear out of her seat and over the table landind and spinning around Rella as if she is a pole to pull her in by the neck.
"We all know the real reason. No need to be shy, lil' sis. Some things a girl can't do that we can, am I right?" Rumi teases pulling Rellaclosing to her smirking face causing the student's cheeks to heat up as she attempts to remove herself to no avial.
"Hey!" Both look up to see Tomoko grinning while retracting her held up hands like a cat. "Relnyan is mine!"
"Heh!" Rumi flexes her free arm showing her muscles. "Wanna go another round, kitty? I'm game!"
{Can you two not fight over me again!}
"Perfect! I need to mark my territory- I mean precious kitten again anyway!"
{I totally heard that! I'm not some piece of flesh you hormonal woman!}
"I was capable of matching you in strength the last time. A good amount of time has passed since then. Let's see how much we've both improved, Rumi!" Yawara flexes his own muscles.
{You're not even trying to help me! You're doing this for yourself! Big sis Shino, talk some sense into them!}
"As much as I would like to..." She stands from her seat sporting a determined visage. "What kind of sister would I be if I simply handed you over without a fight." She says with confidence.
{This went from me talking about caring for you all! How did it become you all fighting over me?!}
"Ahem!" All halt their next actions to return to Kanao. "Although I have no problem with you all fighting over sister, it would be troublesome for her and the landlord if we made a huge commotion."
"You have a point." Rumi mutters easing up her hold on Rella causing the girl to gain a hopeful look only for it to be squeezed dry by Rumi's muscles. "In that case, let's take this elsewhere!"
{Oh no...!}
Forest
I knew it. Rella sighs, she and Kanao walking behind the five adults to exit into a wide clearing. The only place both sides can really let loose. The Pussycats' Headquarters. That being a literal forest.
"So this is one of the locations..." Kanao notes to herself for Rella to nod. "I can understand why. We were flying on your cards for quite a distance after reaching the cliff and well past the cats' facilities. None would come this far."
That's what I thought yet look how that ended up. Though I don't regret the outcome one bit. Rella thinks looking at the five now all in their hero costumes. I'm still trying to figure out why they couldn't just use workout clothes and had to do it in uniform. She muses to herself which goes noticed by Kanao.
"Could it be what feels natural to them?"
Hmm... Now that you think about it, they have always done these spars in uniform. Guess I never noticed. Good eye, Kanao. We don't call you Insight for nothing. Rella thinks patting her sister's head for the slightest of pink shades to rise for a moment.
"YOSHAAAA!" Both redirect their attention to the adults facing away from one another, Mirko on one side and the Pussycats on the other. "You four ready for another L?!" She calls out cracking her knuckles.
I forgot Rumi was a fan of Dragonball. Rella sweatdrops.
"Ready when you are." Mandalay responds. "The winner obvious gains time with Relnyan."
"Heh. Is that all? Why not amp things up for once." Rumi grins for the rest to wonder on. "She's in U.A. ain't she? Which means internships are coming up." Her grin shifts to a smirk leaving the two students confused but the four adults to go wide. "Winner gets the kitties for the whole internship! How's that sound?" Mirko lowers her stance in anticipation.
All four glance between one another before nodding before readying themselves into formation. Yawara and Ryuko up front with Tomoko and Mandalay in the rear.
"YOU'RE ON!" All roar.
"Heh, don't forget! I won't be holdin' much back! I am in the top ten for a reason!" She lunges high into the sky.
"Who do you believe shall win, Shinn?" Kanao glances to her sister.
Hmm...
Watching the rabbit hero descend upon the group causing the four to jump away, Tiger is the first to act rushing in engaging Mirko in hand-to-hand combat. The man delivering a series of paw swipes as she retaliates with strong kicks.
"Oh yeah, you've definitely gotten stronger!"
"You yourself, Mirko!"
"How about you two let me in on the fun!" Pixie-Bob grins slamming her paws to the ground, abnormal earth monsters appearing around the two.
"What kind of sister do you take me for?" Mirko demands pushing off Tiger to slide to the edge of the clearing. "I have plenty of love to dish out to all of you!" She burst forward as a golem-like monster slams it arm down for Mirko to crash through with her foot before kicking its head clean off.
Honestly, Kanao, either side. Big sis Rumi is kinda a one woman army but the Pussycats have the word teamwork established on a whole different level. In the end, it'll come down to which will happen first. Big sis Shino's plan or Mirko gunning for her and big sis Tomoko.
"Those two given their quirks do not seem suited for close-range fighting like brother Yawara or sister Ryuko."
Right. Although, they can fight when they have two. Those paws the four wear are pretty sharp after all.
"I see..." Kanao murmurs looking back to the ensuing chaos.
Seeing an opening, Mirko rushes low to the ground avoiding more monsters leaving Mandalay and Ragdoll in her sights.
"Hope you two don't mind tough love!" Mirko shouts extending a forward
"Hope you don't mind love scratches!" Ragdoll retorts parrying the attack to swipe at the tanned-woman forcing Mirko back flip.
"Ha!" Mandalay shouts jumping at Mirko's right only for her paw to be grabbed, Mirko smirking to attempt an uppercut for her fist to be blocked by Mandalay smirking herself.
Now!
"You got it!" Ragdoll and Tiger shout in unison pouncing at Mirko.
Narrowing her eyes, the rabbit woman lifts her leg against the paw releasing herself from Mandalay's grip.
"She was close." Kanao notes.
Close isn't good enough in a real fight though... Rella unconsciously gripping her hands at her side, the image of her father coming to mind for her visage to shift to that of anger.
"Shinn?" Her expression changes as she looks to Kanao holding a worried expression of her own.
It's nothing. Thinking again as usual.
"... Very well then."
If he really did survive that battle... No, stop thinking like that. Dad, Azrael, whoever. You want to reenter our lives after what you've done? You're in for a big surprise this time!
"Mother- Whoooooooaaaaa!" Rella is snapped from her thoughts as she watches Mirko get grabbed by a flying earth-like dragon before dragging her high into the sky.
"Hahaha! That's what you get for forgetting about me!" Pixie-Bob cheers.
"ALRIGHT, YOU WIN! NOW PUT ME DOWN, DAMN IT!" Mirko roars from the sky.
"Hehehe, chalk another one up for the Wild, Wild Pussycats!" Ragdoll cheers, the four fistbumping together.
"Shall we?" Kanao asks for Rella to nod, the two walking to the adults as the earth creature lands releasing Mirko who immediately kicks it to smithereens in anger.
"Grah! A rabbit is supposed to be on land! Not high in the sky!"
"Well, it's either you capture on of us or we incapacitate you. That's how it's always been~." Ragdoll hums aloud skipping and twirling before stopping at Rella and nuzzling her cheek to the girl's embarrassment. "With this victory, Relnyan and Kanyan get to spend their internships with us!"
"Damn it, next internships they get to come with me! And I ain't takin' no as an answer lil' sister, ya hear me?!" Mirko demands, both nodding without hesitation though Kanao shows no concern unlike Rella.
"Excuse myself, but what are these internships you all speak of?" Kanao asks raising her hand slightly.
"Hmm? You don't know?" Mirko retorts placing hands at her hips.
"Since you went to U.A. unlike us, why don't you explain Mirko." Tiger suggests to get a nod from his fellow dark skinned hero.
"Around this time of the year, U.A. has their hero course students go out for internships they earn from the Sports Festival. Considering you two including that brother of yours put on quite a few shows, I'm sure you all will have dozens if not hundreds of applications from hero agencies."
"And it is up to us to decide which we go to. And is it correct to assume we are to gain knowledge on the life of a hero through this means?"
"Yup yup." Ragdoll nods.
"You're practically Relnyan's bodyguard, right?" Pixie-Bob brings up. "The good thing about internships is if both of you get scouted by the same agency, you two are able to go together."
"Although even if we weren't, that no longer poses a problem as your group will send out a request for us." Kanao surmises for everyone including Rella to nod. "Is there anything else we should know of?"
"Nothing else aside from being aware that we do rescue missions through these mountains." Mandalay answers.
"I see. What shall we do now?"
"What else?" Both remnants look to Mirko. "Now that that sparring match is over with..." She begins stretching her arms and legs before looking at the two sister with that cocky smirk. "Time for the next one!" Both blink in confusion before noticing the Pussycats also readying themselves. "Come on, lil' sis! Since they'll have you two for your internship, I feel it's only right you and me go at it! It's been a while after all!" She gets into a ready stance.
"As your elder siblings of the litter, we would like to see just how strong one from Alpha is. What do you say, Kanyan?" Mandalay calls out, the four ready as well.
{I swear.} All look to Rella sporting her white eyes. {I should have seen this coming. You game, sis?} Rella asks shutting of E.M. before glancing at Kanao's attire consisting of a pink hoodie, black sweatpants, and black and pink shoes.
"Need you ask, Shinn? I am always at the ready." She states rolling her sleeve to reveal her DNA bracelet.
{Hehe, I know. Just like how I knew you've follow up with a badass quip.} Rella smirks stepping forward towards Mirko.
"I learned from the best." Kanao retorts focusing on the cats, both with their backs to the other. "Though I must recommend abstaining ourselves from using our forms."
"Heh, you don't need to push yourselves that hard." Mirko calls out.
"Oh, it isn't for our safety." Kanao looks to Mirko who furrows her brows at the response "It's for yours." She states monotone-like though her small smirk denies such a claim.
"Oh, really...? Try us." Her and the others readying themselves once more.
"Heroes versus Remnants..." Kanao speaks to herself for all to hear, she and Rella closing their eyes.
Extending a hand, Kanao's sword materializes as a card swipes itself from Rella's pocket to in between her index and middle finger. Reopening them, Rella's vermillion and Kanao's lilac eyes seem to have dulled over, a chill running down the adults' backs.
"A fitting title, wouldn't you say Shinn?" A nod comes in response, both settling into their own fighting stances.
"Get ready, kitties, the predators just became the prey...!" Mirko warns.
"You be careful too!" Ragdoll calls over, all remaining still awaiting the slightest of movements.
Naturally when a creature feels such intent, their fight or flight instincts kick in. Rella thinks eyeing Mirko. Knowing full well she won't run...
At the thought, Mirko bursts forward with a fist tucked at the ready. Jumping, she reels it forward with Tiger coming from the other side. The trees bursting to life as from behind the immobile remnants bursts golem and dragon-like earth monsters. The ground at the same time destabilizing beneath their feet.
Monsters and altering the earth itself. Big sis Ryuko is going all out. But...
Tiger and Mirko followed by the other three widen at Kanao's sudden blitz in between them. With the side of her hands, she parries their attacks to roll her hands gripping their wrists and spinning them away. The girl halting to meet eyes with Rella, the card leaving her fingers for Kanao to jump on it before spinning unleashing pink slashes at the creatures disassembling each one in mere seconds.
Landing back on the card with grace, Kanao turns to the adults. Her eyes sticking to each one for mere seconds before she hops off the card walking past Rella.
With Kanao, the match has already been decided.
"Prepare yourselves." Is the remnant's only warning before she bursts forward.
Looking on at the group's interaction, Rella raises a hand catching a kick centimeters from her head, her eyes meeting Mirko's. Empty vermillion meeting a fiery blood. Throwing out her other foot, Rella blocks it with her arm causing her grip to loosen releasing the woman as both eye the other.
"I knew you weren't going to let Kanao protect you the whole time. This time I ain't going down after a few kicks!"
Both launch at the other, their legs clashing though the force sends Rumi zooming like a bullet into the forest. Seeing the canopy as a blur, Mirko shakes away the dizziness before righting herself with a backflip to slide against the ground to a halt. Looking up, she widens at Rella already above her, her foot raised high above. Raising her arms to block, Rella swipes her heel fainting a drop kick landing on the ground to burst forward delivering a palm strike.
"Gak!" Mirko gasps losing the wind in her as Rella follows up with a card shooting forward.
Barely recovering, she punches and kicks each and with a finally kick she looks to see Rella in front of her. Growling, she sends a backfist which she ducks and then jumps away from the incoming kick. Correcting herself, she extends her hand to snap it for Mirko to widen looking around at the reflected cards coming to life once more. Quickly jumping, she watches at they all pummel the ground where she once stood before swirling around to shoot up at her.
Clicking her tongue, she flips onto a branch before turning and leaping away. Jumping onto a branch, Rella gives chase with her cards close behind the hero. Shooting through the tree line from branch to branch, Mirko looks back to see both the cards and Rella. Diving down suddenly to jump from a tree, Rella widens slightly unable to redirect her cards' trajectory as the hero zooms past them towards the airborne girl.
"My turn!" Mirko grins delivering a kick which Rella blocks sending her shooting into the through the canopy. "I'm not done yet!" Rella widens to see Mirko shoot out of the canopy in hot pursuit.
Raising her arms, both meet at equal level. Mirko delivering fast punches and kicks forcing Rella to block and dodge each as they spin back towards the ground. Seeing the incoming canopy, Rella throws a kick for Mirko's head which is blocked, a card shooting from under Rella's shorts creating a large platform as both land. Using Mirko's grip, Rella using her other foot to kick at Mirko though she catches it, the force sliding her to the edge.
"Hehe, gotcha!" She grins wit ha crazed expression before slamming Rella to the platform before lifting her and slamming her in repetition.
Not having anymore of this, Rella twists a finger for the card to split in two. The momentum sending Rella over with Mirko being dragged with her. Slamming her hands under the card Rella stick to the bottom as she yanks her grip loose sending Mirko shooting for the trees. Crouching herself against the card, Rella shoots off like a bullet, Mirko raising both arms to block as she is shot down at an accelerated rate.
Reaching the tree line, Mirko crashes through multiple trees and branches before crashing with the ground. The now crash sight holding a groaning Mirko as she winces from the pain.
"Damn it..." She moans to look up at Rella floating on a card.
Pointing a finger at Mirko, Rella's gaze remains empty though the sense of danger remains loud and clear to the woman. Far off, she sees glowing cards come hurtling in her direction.
Damn, from before! Mirko mentally curses barely getting up in time clearly exhausted.
Slapping her cheeks with her hands, she readies herself once again. As the cards near, she prepares for her next action only for that sense of danger to vanish.
"Huh?" Blurring past her, the cards go in the direction of the clearing. "The hell, lil' sis?" She demands watching as Rella descends towards her.
Extending a hand silently, Mirko clearly annoyed, accepts hopping on as they soar into the air back toward the clearing. Upon reentry, Mirko widens at the cards previously sent here having blocked off the four Pussycats laying on the ground exhausted with Kanao at the epicenter unable to move. Descending as the cards return to Rella, Mirko glances at the standing girl.
Did she notice then when we were airborne? Damn it, two losses for the day. She grits her teeth in annoyance.
{Don't be discouraged.} At the voice from her kneeling position, Mirko looks to Rella, her eyes glowing white. {Considering this is your first time fighting me when I'm serious, you held your own somewhat decent. The match up between us was just shit on your part. You've improved leaps and bound big sis Rumi.}
"Hmpf. I don't need to be told the obvious from my lil' sis." She retorts for Rella to mentally chuckle. "Of course I'd get better. I have siblings I have to protect after all." She mutters looking away for Rella to smile warmly.
As they land, the Pussycats begin to stand as all regroup.
"I believe this is our win. no?" Kanao asks innocently.
"... I'm starting to hate that innocent act." Mirko growls twitching an eye.
{Funny part is it's not an act.} Rella states stopping next to Kanao patting her head. {She's as innocent as they come.}
"And deadly..." Pixie-Bob adds with a groan.
"And fast..." Ragdoll says next.
"And precise..." Tiger notes after.
"Just like how you've described." Mandalay sweatdrops slightly panting as the rest can clearly be seen doing.
"I forgot Kanyan's quirk lets her see the future...!" Pixie-Bob whines leaning on Tiger.
"She is Relnyan's bodyguard so with a quirk like that it makes sense." Ragdoll notes. "So what happened with you, Mirko?" She grins.
"Kiss my bushy tail and ass, Tomoko." She grunts earning laughter all around except from Kanao who tilts her head.
{I'm just now noticing it's already going on sunset.}
"Mmmm, after a workout like that, I could so go for a dip in the hot springs~." Pixie-Bob notes stretching her arms.
"Ooh! We all can take a dip! It's been forever since we've all done it!" Tomoko jumps in excitement.
"Hell, why not. I need a good soak after all the dirt I got on me." She looks towards Rella to averts her head bashfully while chuckling nervously.
"I have never been to a hot spring." Kanao speaks up. "I have been told they are a great remedy for relaxing the body."
"Then it settled!" Mandalay claps her hand. "All in favor?"
"I!" All shoot a hand into the air followed by Kanao.
"I."
Pussycats' Headquarters
"You seem perturbed, Relnyan." Yawara notes currently shirtless standing next to the girl who is still fully clothed.
{Haha, very funny. Just because Lyria transformed me into a girl, the whole mentality hasn't fully shifted. Then again, I eventually got over how embarrassing it was to bathe with my big sisters.}
"So what is the problem?"
{Simple.} She squats down holding her head in dire thought. {I haven't bathed with Kanao since we were in the facility! Even if I'm a girl, it still feels awkward!} She shrieks rocking herself from side-to-side leaving the man to sweatdrop.
"I believe you're thinking too much of the situation." For Rella to snake to him with a deadpanned.
{Coming from the transgender male! You were once a woman so of course it's not a problem for you!}
"Seriously, I don't think my identity has anything to do with it." Yawara dismisses with a wave of his hand.
Lyria wasn't joking. She's much more blunt as a woman!
"Think of it this way." He begins for Rella to look at the man with a pout.
Relnyan's even cute when she pout's! He squeals mentally to shake away the thought. No. Now isn't the time for that!
"Ahem. It is Japanese culture for family to bathe together. And as you consider her family then although it may feel awkward, it is relatively quite normal." Yawara nods at his own statement.
{... You have a point... Still...}
"Still what?"
{What if she get jealous over my rack?!}
"... excuse me?"
{Look at me! I'm a chick magnet! Guys and gals would kill to get a touch of all this! What if I get groped again!} She trembles at the mention. {It was bad enough when Lyria did it but Mina and Momo... Fuck those two are on a different level! I get Momo because she loves reading so it makes sense that she's have knowledge on it but Mina... Just fuck man...! Did she massage her boobs to get where they are?! Holy mother of-}
"AHEM!"
{Huh?} She stops mid-sentence to look at her elder brother sporting a deep blush. {What?}
"I... I get your perspective Relnyan... But. Is Kanyan the type to do such a thing?"
{Yeah. She and some of the other girls did it back at the facility when we were growing up so...} She shrugs taking off her dirty shirt revealing her card covered chest.
"You have yet to get proper undergarments?"
{I didn't take you for one to use the word undergarment.} Rella chuckles taking off her shorts revealing her briefs. {Can't exactly wear the only pair of panties that changed with me since they're in the laundry hamper. That's just ew. Besides, why do you think I started wearing briefs in the first place? Never knew when I'd be changed into a girl after all.} She snaps her fingers, the card around her cleavage releases itself as she covers it with an arm before draping the towel around herself as she then removes her briefs followed by fixing her hair. {So are you coming or not, big bro Yawara?} Snapped from his stupor, the man quickly changes as the two step out the door.
More of her feminine side must have shifted. That has to be the case!
Doing so, they are greeted by the empty spring with a wooded fence stand tall separating the males from the females. Not hesitating, both discard their towels before easing themselves in releasing a relieving sigh.
{I so needed this~. It feels like forever since I've been here. You all put up a wall?}
"You did say putting up a border for the two of us would be nice instead of sharing it with the others." Yawara reminds. "Although Tomoko and Ryuko weren't exactly happy about the idea. Though Shino and I managed to... coerce them."
{Ahaha... I can imagine.} She laughs turning off E.M. for a moment.
The hell did the two of them do exactly? She wonders nervously quickly discarding the thought to look up at the night sky.
"It's peaceful, is it not?" Rella only nods leaning back on the warm stones encircling the spring.
{I can't help but admire looking at the night sky.} Rella speaks softly, Yawara noticing her white eyes to look up with her. {It reminds me of the facility. Every night when we'd finish training since we couldn't even go outside, all we could do was look through the barred windows at the night sky. Being together with Kanao, Nunu, Kanan, and everyone, those were the moments we always looked forward to everyday.} She cups her hands lift them along with the little water, the moon's reflection clear to see.
"You will be reunited with them soon." She look to the man, his gaze still upon the stars.
{I know. I just have to be patient.} She nods smiling.
"With how long you remained on that island, a little longer shouldn't be too hard." Yawara smiles proudly for a giggle to escape the girl.
{You make a good point. Thanks, big bro Yawara.}
"No need to thank me." He dismisses.
{Yeah there is. It's thanks to you and the others that I'm here. If I hadn't met you that day, I wouldn't be here, have saved Kanao, reunited with Nunu, be dating Momo. None of it. I guess destiny and fate really are finicky things.} She grins stretching her arms over her head for a large hand to place itself atop her.
"Destiny is what you are supposed to do in life. Fate is what kicks you in the butt to make you do it."
{... Heh, noted.}
At that the sound of a door sliding open sounds gaining the two's attention. Looking, they find the other girls all donned in towels.
"Oh my dear hots springs, how I've awaited our reunion~!" Ryuko squeals hurrying in next to Yawara discarding her towel with no hesitation before moaning loudly from her reprieve as she settles resting her arms on the rocks.
"Sorry it took us so long." Tomoko smiles discarding her towel before entering in between the two, her hair tied up. "Y'all know how us girls are, haha."
"Not a problem at all. We actually just finished our own talk." Yawara dismisses with a wave.
"Oh?" Ryuko looks up. "What were you two talking about?"
"Hmpf, guy talk." Is all Yawara says smirking victoriously as Ryuko and Tomoko give said man a deadpanned look.
"Seriously." Both women say in unison.
"Finally! I've been itching to get a good soak!" Rumi shouts waltzing through discarding her towel and jumping in next to Rella. "Damn, I missed this!" All sweatdropping at the jovial hero.
"Zero patience as always. And it's not going anywhere, you know." Shino sighs to glance at the hiding figure behind her. "No need to be shy, Kanyan." She motions, said girl with her hair tied up appearing behind the woman sporting a blush.
Smiling at her sister, Rella raises a hand for Kanao to take notice off. Motioning for the spot in between her and Tomoko, Kanao nods. Both females joining with Kanao to Rella's right and Mandalay to the left of Rumi.
{Relax sis.} Rella's voice causing the tense girl to jump slightly. {Bathing together is normal for families.} She shrugs relaxing more, Kanao looking on thoughtful for a moment before giving a small nod, the tension subsiding as she too sinks more enjoying the water's warmth. {Better?}
"Much..." She breathes out to take note of the starry night sky.
{Patience.} Kanao looks to Rella, her eyes closed though the gentle light visible through her eyelids remain. {It won't be long now.} In mild shock for a moment, the youngest' visage reverts to her relaxed form.
"It seems our roles have become reversed." She mumbles with a smile leaning her head on Rella's shoulders. "I must reevaluate some things."
{Haha... Is that a bad thing?}
"... Not this time."
{Good.} Both smile as do the adults, a lull of peace filling the steamy air.
If only it would last, an underwhelming presence forcing Rella to snap her eyes open as a tic mark appears.
{CAN YOU ALL NOT CHECK OUT MY RACK FOR FUCK'S SAKE!}
Alas, the peaceful dam had burst into love, laughter, joyous times, and fondling. A whole lot of fondling.
Laying down with Kanao nestled against her in a room with futons filled with adults all around them, her earlier conversation with Kanao comes back to mind as the image of her father flashes causing Rella's own demeanor to flinch in anguish for a single moment. Taking sight of Kanao rustling in her sleep before burying herself in Rella's bosom. Combing her sister's hair gently, a smile graces the remnant's face before she looks at a window showing the same night sky.
"Mmm, Relnyan..." Tomoko mutters in her sleep behind the girl.
"I can... take another hundred kicks... keep 'em comin'... ouch..." Mirko murmurs in response for Rella to silently chuckle.
"Fascinating, Relon! I knew you would be one of a kind but this was well past my expectations! This form! It's the inverted version of the malevolence! Truly, I made the right choice! I'm so proud, Champ!"
Faltering once more, she returns to the night sky. One thought in mind.
What are you up to, you bastard of a dad...?