Chapter 19

"We have reports coming in of this masked vigilante that is attacking not just Neo Heroes anymore. We have been given armature video of this masked man attacking no other than the human monster himself just mere hours ago…"

They stopped and stared on at the video of Garou going toe to toe with this masked man, and yet despite how it appeared, the masked man gave him some trouble! He was strong, could take a hit easily and yet at the same time dish it back at Garou!

Melee froze as she saw it all unfold before her eyes. "Since when… oh God, like we don't have enough to deal with…" she muttered.

"Hey babe…"

"When did this happen!?" she demanded of him.

Garou froze as he looked to the news, but then he smiled at it all! "Oh, just a few hours ago. Bane's not that bad of the guy…"

"BANE?" she demanded.

"Yeah, Bane… Look, your old man introduced me to him, he's the 'shell' that weird ass alien wanted after Bad got his new body… told me that the cloned body developed a consciousness and then they transferred it into a new and improved cyborg Bad. But he goes by Bane…"

Melee froze to it all still. She nearly dropped the twins in her arms out of shock. "Since when…"

"He's been lingering for a while, hasn't told anyone or anything about his motives or what he plans on doing, not a bad guy as I said before…"

Melee shook her head to it all. Garou on the other hand was snickering to her reaction. "What's with that look? I was worried about you!"

"You are so cute when you are confused and angry…" he said offhandedly. "Wanna meet him? He's speaking with Alley now,"

She was taken aback but nodded. Curiosity got the better of her after all. Yet as Garou turned to led her down the hall, Alley appeared with Bane beside her.

Melee froze to him, he DID look a lot like Bad, and yet there were subtle differences that made him appear like someone she has never seen before. Bane noticed her and smiled. "The infamous Melee Brawler! I have heard so much from you from your old man!" he said aloud.

"Yes, I am…" she said with great uncertainty. "Bane, is it?"

He smirked and nodded. "Damn right. I'm about to meet my so called, older little brother!"

"Huh?" Melee muttered.

"He wants to meet Bad, Bad's body is that of a teenager again, Bane, well his is the true age of Bad… but also modified." Alley explained. "I don't know if now is a good time for them to meet, I mean, Bad just woke up from the mind transplant…"

"I SAID BACK OFF!"

"Come on man! Zenko needs this!"

The room came to a sudden pause as Pac was trying to keep away from Metal Bat who has been following him with a rather large plush blanket. "Just let her see if she wants it!" he protested.

"I am padded enough as it is! She hasn't complained to me about being uncomfortable!"

"Oh God, this again…" Garou muttered. "Earlier this morning he tried to get Pac to take in a large plush bear for Zenko… not to mention, Bad's been trying to fatten up Pac some more…" he whispered to Melee.

It was then Bane stepped in, he smiled towards Bad, yet Metal Bat has yet to take notice of him. "All I'm saying man is that she need this! You're comfy don't get me wrong, but you could be even more…"

"Dude, I think he can handle it, and he knows what he's doing." he froze when he heard his own voice.

Bad turned and glared at the stranger before him. "Who the hell are you!" he demanded.

"You dumbass!"

"Oh man, this is gonna be good!" Garou cheered as he got in closer.

The two began to circle each other, sizing the other up, as Melee was quick to call Pac to her side. He made a hasty retreat and watched on with great confusion. "What the hell is going on…" he whispered.

Alley was quick to get between them. "Both of you, cut it out!" she ordered.

Bad sneered. "Whose the knock off!?" he demanded.

"I said before, you dumbass!" Bane snapped back. "You're in MY body, so… I got yours! With massive improvements by the way, I ain't short like you!"

"What did you say!?"

"ENOUGH!" Alley shouted. She sighed aloud once more. "Bad, this is Bane, he was the consciousness that formed when we were cloning your body for you, instead of erasing him, he opted to have a cyborg body instead. Prodigy took your old one that the Neo Heroes ruined and modified it to this. So you are in his body now, while he took over yours that has become a cyborg." She explained.

Bad blinked in confusion. "So… he's me… and I'm him?" he asked as he appeared more confused by the notion.

Bane snickered. "Man, I am so glad Gene was teaching me from the tube…" he said and shook his head. "So yeah, especially, we are in each other's body, but we are not the same person. Either way, I'm good with what I got!" he laughed.

Bane's attention then shifted to Pac. He paused and stared at him oddly before really focusing on his stomach. "Little sis is in there huh?" he asked.

"She's MY sister."

"She's MINE too!" Bane was quick to announce.

"She's BOTH your sister! Bad… let me put it this way, you accidently gained an older sibling here" Alley said.

He paused. "But… I'm older than him…"

"Mind yes, body, not anymore!"

"God this is going to go on for hours isn't it?" Garou whispered but snickered at the notion.

"It's like a cycle that won't end any time soon…" Melee muttered.

"ANYWAY!" Alley shouted aloud. "The both of you need to understand what's going on here. Bane is going to be acting as a rogue so he is not tied to us nor the Neo Heroes as he is hunting the Neo Heroes. Our plan is this, those who are strong enough confront him and engage in battle with him from time to time to ensure that no one noticed that he is really on our side. Bane at the same time will be picking fights with us, I have already informed the family about this."

"So…" Bad asked with confusion. "What do I do?"

"That's up to you." She said. "If you want, I will put you back out on patrols…"

"Nah, not yet. Let the Neo Heroes sweat a little more…" Bad's focus shifted to Pac. "Besides, I want to be here to help tend to Zenko. Pac's a little on the light side for my liking…"

Pac froze. "What the hell are you saying?! Do you realize I already put on a hundred pounds for her!" he snapped.

Bad shook his head. "You ain't comfy enough, that's why I want you to take in the blankets! You could be a lot more comfy Pac..."

"Mom…" Pac said in a pleading tone.

But Garou spoke up. "Hate to admit it, but Bad's right."

The room paused. "Dad?" Alley asked curiously.

"Personal experience hon, also, Bad's been in Pac, there has to be truth to this if he is saying so."

Pac appeared devastated, yet at the same time, he couldn't help but caress his stomach. "She… hasn't said anything…" he muttered.

"Don't care, I know what my sis like, and she likes comfort. You're coming with me!" Bad insisted as he approached Pac and began to pull him out of the room. "You're eating for her too right? I'll make you her favorites!"

Pac peered back into the room with a 'dear God, someone help me!' look. Sadly, no one could help him after that.

Melee sighed aloud and rolled her eyes to it all. "At least it will keep him distracted right?" snickered Bane.