Fury of the sun chapter 8
Ozymandias looked around the room at his comrades. Kurogiri was behind the bar cleaning a glass, Shigaraki sat in a corner scratching his neck, and Dabi, well he was doing what he does best. Burning things. The object of his wrath happened to be a man, who was caught molesting his daughter. As someone who experienced that kind of pain, he left Dabi to do with him what he would. And although he did not enjoy the pain of others, Ozymandias could not help but relish his screams.
As Dabi finished up with his victim, All for One came into the room. "All right everyone, even though the attack on U.A. did not go as planned, it did yield valuable results. Ozymandias confirmed that while all might is indeed weakened, he was still powerful enough to defeat our nomu. Since he stopped All Might we were able to keep it alive. Secondly, we were able to learn all of the names of the students in the hero and general ed courses, as well as the schedule of several events they have planned. Namely, a summer camp retreat we can exploit to possibly bolster our numbers."
Ozymandias took this moment to interject. "Attacking the summer camp is a bad idea. The heroes are already on alert because of the USJ, which had the desired result we wished to ultimately see. Not only that but you have to count for outside factors, which there are too many of. If we attack the summer camp we also run the risk of turning people away from the cause. The wise move is to wait."
Dabi nodded his head in agreement. Shigaraki however made his discontent known. "Who cares about all that. Our ultimate goal is to destroy hero society. What better way to start than killing all those heroes in training while they are unsuspecting."
"It's not about just killing people Shigaraki. Those kids deserve to live. What we want is not rampant chaos, but a just and equal society. If we want to accomplish that we cannot go around killing children. If they deserve to die then judgement will be passed, but we cannot rampage like mindless monsters."
Shigaraki looked at Ozymandias. "And who will pass this so called judgment. You? I hate how you act all high and mighty, talking about your 'kingship', yet you don't rule anything. You always admonish and criticize our strategies, yet when you take charge on quests you turn everything into something nowhere near as critical as what it should be. If we want to send a message, the best way to send it is in blood."
Ozymandias narrowed his eyes, "Then shall I use your blood to send a message to those that would make themselves my enemy."
With the rising tension in the air All for one used this moment to cut in and keep it from escalating further. "Ozymandias is correct Tomura. Wanton destruction is not the answer. But just as Tomura pointed out Ozymandias, your lack of will to take drastic action is a drawback that is not necessarily a good thing. I understand your concerns but you yourself realize that this is a war. Casualties cannot be avoided."
Ozymandias shot him a glare. He took turns looking between him and Shigaraki. His fury growing every second. "So you wish for drastic measures huh." He turned to leave, but Shigaraki put his hand on his shoulder.
"Where do you think you're going? We're not done here."
Instantly, the room shot to a temperature that had everyone sweating. Ozymandias did not look back, but his words came out clear and chilling. "If you do not remove your filthy hand this second, I will incinerate you." He proceeded to remove his hand.
As Ozymandias left, he could hear All for One berating Shigaraki for his massive mistake. But he didn't care. They wanted violence, he would show them violence. And he would do it in a way that when they witnessed it, they would fear him. As they should. The only person in the league who understood the depths of his power was All For One. Ah, that was the only enjoyable memory he had with the league. Watching him quiver like a leaf always brought him amusement.
But enough of that. He knew where he was going, and who he was looking for. Kai Chisaki, the villain known as overhaul. The bastard had been up to something lately and both he and All For One did not like it. Rumors of quirk suppressing bullets, drug rings, and sex trade had left him rather furious. Apparently he led what was left of the yakuza, a group known as Shie Hassaikai.
The journey to his designated area had taken quite some time, so Ozymandias decided to stop at a bench and take in the area around him. The area seemed to be mostly businesses, but there were a few houses littered around. Too bad. He had hoped civilians wouldn't be around, but he promised violence. The only true down fall of this place's destruction would be the erasure of it's natural beauty.
But that beauty was only skin deep unfortunately. He had done recon in this area, and had learned that there was a massive tunnel network under the area. The work of Kai. He used the tunnels to move around, but in them he found his senses would be scrambled. Likely something to do with the construction. He had refrained from exploring them too much to keep from having any complications, but today he would feel free.
So Ozymandias stood up from his bench and made his way to the tunnel entrance. It wasn't too far, disguised as sewer outlet. The bars were still melted from when he was here before. Good. Then they didn't know he was here the last time. That would make this venture far smoother. These tunnels were massive so he left trail markers.
As Ozymandias entered he felt a feeling he hadn't felt here before. Fear. Fear so intense it stifled the air. He frowned. This kind of fear was not the kind you'd find in Kai's followers. It felt like something born from pure suffering. He noticed it got thicker in a certain direction so that was the direction he followed. After a few minutes wandering the grey tunnels, he was nearing upon the source of the fear that permeated the air. As he got closer he grew worried. He sensed a child nearby.
Rounding a corner he found that the tunnel ended. And at the end sat a metal door, with someone on guard. As Ozymandias approached the guard called out to him. "Hey it's not time for shift change. Also you don't look familiar, who are you?" But his answer never came. Ozymandias reduced him to ash the moment he finished speaking. He stood before the door. The aura was oppressive. Sighing he opened the door.
Inside he found a sight that saddened him as much as it angered him. On the left wall was a bed that sat on a metal frame. It was wore down, the springs showing through. No sheets or a blanket. In the corner on the right of the door was a bucket. For what he already knew. And in the back right corner, barely illuminated by the single overhead lamp sat a little girl. She sat facing away from him so he could only see her long white hair.
"Please don't hurt me. I promise I've been good."
That statement softened his features. He took a step closer to her and knelt down. "I'm not going to hurt you little one. I am here to help." The girl turned to face him. The girl had a horn on the right side of her forehead, and wide red eyes. Full of fear. "My name is Ozymandias. Can you tell me your name little one."
The girl replied in a voice only above a whisper. "Eri."
Ozymandias smiled at her. A warm kind smile. Then he brought something out of his cloak. A chocolate bar. "Well Eri I have some chocolate here. Have you ever had chocolate?" She shook her head no. "Well why don't you try it Eri. It's really tasty." She looked at him before she stood up and walked towards him. As she did he noticed that her arms were heavily bandaged. He couldn't begin to think of what they've done to this girl. When she took the chocolate she opened it and took a small bite. Her eyes widened then she proceeded to scarf it down.
"Was it good Eri?" She nodded her head vigorously. "Good."
He then looked at her arms. She noticed so she hid them behind her back. "Do your arms hurt Eri?" She hesitated, but then nodded her head. "Would you like me to make them feel better?" Her eyes widened in surprise.
"You can do that?" Her voice and eyes now full of hope.
He smiled at her. Then he extended his hands towards her, palms up. "All you have to do is lay your hands in mine." She looked at his hands. A little fearful. But Eri soon placed her hands in his. Ozymandias softly closed his hands around hers and set to healing her. A soft glow emanated from his hands as he healed her. She smiled. "Its so warm."
He smiled when she said that. He was glad he found Eri. After a moment the healing was done and he looked up at her. But he did not like what he saw. She was shivering, and her fear had returned full force.
"What are you doing?"
Ozymandias' smile grew. As it grew ever wider the malice in it was unmistakable. He now knew why Eri was scared. But he couldn't be any happier. He believed he would show the league violence unlike anything the world had seen before. But before that, he would reassure Eri. "Don't worry Eri. You don't need to be afraid of him anymore."
She looked at him with tears in her eyes. So he took her hand in his. "I promise Eri. I'm going to get you out of here. Today. No matter how strong he may be, I will not fail. But you have to stay here and trust me. Can you do that?" She hesitated, but slowly nodded.
"I said, what are you doing?"
Ozymandias stood and faced the man. He couldn't see his face for the plague mask, but he knew who he was. "I have come for you, Kai Chisaki. I came to make an example of you. At first I thought I might kill you quickly, but after I found Eri here, I decided against that. I shall enjoy making you suffer. And when I'm done, I'm going to display your corpse for the whole nation to see."
Overhaul looked at him with that same disinterested look. It pissed him off. "Oh really? The way I see it, you've come to your grave. I don't know who you are, but if you think that I will allow you to leave here with Eri, then you are sorely mistaken." At this kai removed the white surgical gloves from his hands. He started to reach his hand towards the wall but before he could touch it his hand vanished. Replaced by a stump of charred flesh.
He went to grab his stump with his other hand but before he could, it also vanished. Replaced by another stump of charred flesh. His screams echoed down the hall. Ozymandias stood over him, a sadistic grin plastered on his face. "Oh you lost your hands. Too bad really. And your friends won't be coming to your aid. I've already killed them." Overhaul stared at the man before him. As he glared down at him, Overhaul realized this was no man.
Ozymandias grabbed overhaul by the face and started dragging him away. Before he left the room he turned to Eri. His bright kind smile returned to his face. "Eri, I will be back. I promise. But first I have to punish this bad man. Can you stay here until I'm finished?" She nodded at him.
He shut door behind him. He looked at Kai and noticed he was on the verge of unconsciousness. Ozymandias smiled to himself. He hoisted Kai above his head and jumped. He took pleasure in the sound of Kai's breaking bones as he used his body to ram through multiple floors of the underground facility. It didn't take long to break through to the surface. When he landed he noticed that he was in the middle of the business district he was in Earlier. Good. The people running away screaming would bring heroes.
He took out his phone and sent a text to All For One. 'Have Kurogiri send one of our news crews to my location. If they are not here within the next sixty seconds your punishment shall be severe.' He put the phone away. He waited a second before feeling the air shift. Ozymandias looked towards a tower off in the distance. Above it was the news crew giving him a thumbs up. He smiled. The violence he showed the world today would be wondrous. Before he could turn back to Kai, he was interrupted.
"You there villain! Release that man this instant and come quietly."
Ozymandias turned towards the voice and smiled. The hero that stood before him had blond hair that covered her right eye. Her red qipao hugging her figure. "Ahh. Ryuko Tatsuma. Also known as the hero Ryukyu. I wondered who would respond to such an incident. I didn't think it would be a top hero. How lucky am I." Ryukyu's eyes widened in surprise. He knew who she was. Nevertheless, she steeled herself.
"I don't have time for your games. Release that man or else."
Ozymandias felt his smile fall. He glared at her. "Or else you say." He looked at the man whose neck was still within his hand. "Very well." He stood Kai on his feet. Too bad he was unconscious to feel what would come next. He tightened his grip on Kai's neck, placed his free hand on Kai's shoulder and pulled. The sickening crunch of his head separating from his body delighted Ozymandias. As his skull parted from his neck, Ozymandias closed his eyes and bathed in the feeling of Kai's blood splattering him. Soaking him. He sighed contentedly. The blood of his enemies was truly a wonderful thing.
But the sight sickened Ryukyu. "You fiend! What have you done!?"
Ozymandias' smile returned full force. "You told me to release him. So I did just that. I released him from this world. His existence was a plague. So like any good king, I destroyed the plague."
"You don't get decide who lives and dies!"
Ozymandias narrowed his eyes. "I get to decide anything I want. I am king. Everyone refuses to acknowledge that fact. But then I guess I can't blame them. After all I haven't really been exposed to the public. But now is a good time to start." As he was talking, more heroes showed up. This was even better. He would demonstrate to the world of heroes his power. Then, hopefully, no one would refute his kingship. The heroes that showed up were Yu Takeyama, or Mt. Lady. Shinya Kamihara, or Edgeshot. And finally Shinji Nishiya, or Kamui Woods. "Ah more lambs to the slaughter. Good, good." Slowly Ozymandias coated himself in green fire. "I promised my boss violence, so if you could please come all once, it would be appreciated."
The heroes rushed him. He smiled. Ryukyu and Mt. Lady were last in the charge due to their quirks slowing them down. The first to arrive was Edgeshot. He had used his quirk to elongate himself into a thin line. He had aimed at the neck of Ozymandias to disable him but it didn't work. Ozymandias sidestepped to avoid this. He reached out his hand to grab Edgeshot, but was stopped as wood started to form around his hand. Kamui woods had stopped him and decided to try to rush him. Bad move.
Ozymandias flared his flames and destroyed the wood. Right as Kamui Woods went to deliver a blow on his face, Ozymandias ducked under it. From his crouching position he extended himself upwards, delivering a strong punch to Kamui Woods' chin. Knocking him out cold and launching him in the air to land somewhere a ways off. But as soon as he connected he had to bring his arms to the side as Mt. Lady delivered a kick to his left side. While the kick didn't harm him, it launched him across the street and through several building. Ozymandias went to pull himself out of the buildings before he found himself unable to move. Edgeshot had pierced his neck keeping him from moving. The also gave Ryukyu and Mt Lady the opportunity to barrage him with attacks.
After a few moment of being clawed and kicked and being thrown through several buildings, Ozymandias had enough. He flared his flames to the point it forced the three heroes to retreat. "Enough! I've had my fill of your petty attacks!" Then he did something that left the heroes shocked. He levitated into the air. No, he was flying. And as he ascended the heat in the area grew. "Let this message and battle be a testament to my divinity. You may sling your stones from the ground! You can fire your arrows from the tower of babbel! But you can never strike god!"
As the heat steadily rose, to the point of knocking the heroes unconscious, they and those watching the news broadcast bore witness to his power. Ozymandias, after delivering his statement, proceeded to create what appeared to be a miniature sun. He held it within his palm for moment, before he let go. As it fell to the ground the heat still continued to rise. Even before landfall of the sun, the heat was so great everything within the city didn't even ignite, it just melted away. But when it made contact with the earth is when the true devastation took place. There was a flash, then it was gone. In it's wake stood a crater 5 miles wide. Everything that was there before had been replaced by nothing more than ash and smoldering rock. Ozymandias smiled.
He did promise his boss violence.