"Ugh… Am I ever going to find evidence that Liv is the one causing all these monsters!?"
Hiro threw himself into his bed, screaming into his pillow a little.
"Just… I know it's her! It has to be! Just… gah…"
Baymax waddled over to Hiro, stroking his back.
"There, there… I am sure you will find answers in time, Hiro. We will find a way to stop this monster crisis."
"I really hope so Baymax… I'm starting to worry…"
You and me both kid.
Obake was perched outside on the roof, next to Hiro's bedroom window. He had his EL off, making him nothing but a shadow with the cloak of night over him.
He had been listening to Hiro rant for about thirty minutes. The teen was clearly frustrated and amongst all his screaming, Obake was able to get up to speed with what was happening.
Monsters of all kinds… and one of them I knew personally…
"You should rest now, Hiro. You can continue searching for solutions tomorrow."
"Yeah… you're right." Hiro sighed, curling up in his bed, Baymax tucking him in. "I just don't want things to turn out the way they did during the last time we had a big villain in our midst."
"We will do what we can."
Hiro closed his eyes, burying his face a little.
"I don't want anyone dying this time… I know Obake was doing something awful… but I still wish we could've saved him too…"
He… still thinks about that?
"Obake chose his fate, Hiro. There was nothing we could do."
Hiro nodded.
"Wherever he is now… I hope he found peace."
Obake's face sunk at hearing this.
I guess I left more of a mark than I thought.
He didn't need to hear anymore as he saw the lights in the room go out.
Obake made his way up to the top of the house, sending a status report to Tadashi quickly before taking off towards where Sycorax was.
It was a few minutes before he arrived at his destination. He kept his distance from the building, observing it. It had an eerie orange and green glow to it during the night, especially under the moon that hung over it. It was like the building itself was revealing the true nature of the company it housed at this hour.
"You'll be well taken care of here. I promise."
Just like all your other creations…
Obake shuddered at the thought of what else she could've done to him. It was a miracle he himself wasn't turned into a monster masterpiece for her collection.
Then again… I remember…
"You're a masterpiece with how you show know fear or concern for what lies ahead. You do whatever it takes to get the job done. That's something to be cherished and proud of, Obake."
I was a monster in human skin.
I was her test run.
Obake's hands clenched into fists.
If she even dares to try something like that on Hiro I will not hesitate to show no mercy on that woman's head.
Beep beep beep!
A notification popped up on Obake's visor. It was a call from Kuro. Obake tapped the side of his helmet, answering it.
"Obake. What's going on?"
"We got a situation back in Saga. I'm heading there now with the team, but it's pretty rough. We got another hero calling out for help… They said a crazy literal feral cat lady was attacking them. Figured it had to do with this whole mess since they said they had graphene blades for fingernails."
Good heavens…
"I'm on my way." Obake got up. "Do what you can to hold them off."
"Will do."
Obake hung up, hurrying off towards Saga.
"Just when I thought we'd get some quiet in Saga…"
oooooo
"I'm really starting to be thankful I never got to Syocrax."
Tadashi was observing from the shadows the fight that was going on between the mutant and a hero he hadn't seen before.
"Because I'm going to assume that's her work."
"Most likely." Kuro narrowed his eyes. "Which means you might wanna sit this one out. Last thing you need a snitch."
"Yeah, sorry about that."
"No worries." Trina chuckled over the communication line. "I can step in."
"Just be careful, Trina." Tadashi warned. "Those are graphene blades she has for nails. Those can cut through practically anything."
"Noted." Trina winced as she saw the hero get flung into a building. "Ooo… that's gonna sting. So.. who this exactly, Kuro?"
"Her hero alias is Stryx but her actual name is Mirabelle. She's ultra strong thanks to a genetic factor that runs into her family. She and Ebony are jogging buddies so that's how I know her. As for why she's getting harassed by this cat person… I have no idea."
"Well, let's not leave her hanging." Trina readied her bo staff. "Let's help her."
"Right. My team and I will keep the area clear and you provide whatever support you can, Trina."
"Roger that."
Trina made her way towards the fight while Kuro and his team dispersed, trying to keep the area clear.
"Hold still!" the mutant shrieked, trying to slice at Mirabelle.
Mirabelle dodged, jumping backwards or into higher places, only to be met face to face with the mutant again.
She had hoped running to another town would have tired it out but sadly it had followed her all the way to Saga.
Mirabelle, however, was the one who was definitely growing tired. She had been keeping this up for quite a few hours and she wasn't sure how much more she could take.
Just… keep fighting!
Mirabelle drew out the claws in her gauntlets, attempting to swipe back at mutant. However, her attacks were not graceful like they usually were. They were uncoordinated and sloppy, leaving her wide open for the mutant to kick her into a wall.
Mirabelle groaned, trying to get up, only to be pinned by the mutant.
They grinned at their success, readying their claws.
"Now… to get a sample."
The mutant went to strike, only to hit hard on the head with a bo staff.
"Claws off, ya freak!"
The mutant looked behind her, seeing Trina. She was in a ready stance, twirling her bo staff.
"Who might you be?" the mutant sneered.
"Your worst nightmare." Trina narrowed her eyes. "I am Kame. Defender of Saga."
"Oh… how cute." The mutant snickered. "And how annoying." Her look turned flat. "I guess I can spare a moment for you since my target is quite exhausted." The mutant turned to face her fully. "Let's see what you have, turtle girl."
Trina growled before charging, going in for a hit, only to be knocked back by a powerful kick from the mutant. Trina rolled for a moment before catching herself, managing to quickly get back up on her feet.
The mutant charged at her, slicing rapidly.
Trina dodged as best as she could, but still managed to get knicks from the claws. Her eyes widened in alarm as part of her shell armor fell apart.
"Crap!"
"Not so fearsome now, are you?" The mutant grinned widely, kicking Trina down.
Trina cried out, hitting the ground hard.
"Augh!"
The mutant took her bo staff, slicing it into pieces with her claws.
"Alright, I'm done."
She turned away from her, going to Mirabelle.
Mirabelle was still down, unable to move.
"This will only take a moment." The mutant said, kneeling down beside her.
She grabbed Mirabelle's arm, dragging one of her claws over it. Mirabelle screamed at the hot pain the claw created.
The mutant didn't flinch, quickly producing a needle from a storage case in her belt, taking a sample of the blood that was coming out of the injury.
"And done."
She retracted her claws, putting the needle back into its case.
"Now to just return back to Sycorax-"
"MOMAKASE!"
The mutant gasped as she thrown into a wall by discsus that had been thrown at her, soon being pinned by an armored figured with purple EL wire patterns.
Obake was seeing red as he beheld his old associate.
It was one thing to harm strangers who did nothing wrong… it was another thing to harm his one and only daughter.
Momakase looked at him, amused at what she was seeing.
"Well… how amusing to see so many heroes popping up all of a sudden. I have to wonder if Big Hero 6 started a trend."
Obake tightened his grip on her arms, making sure her clawss couldn't get near him.
"What is your business here? Tell me!"
Momakase laughed.
"I don't have to tell you anything. Though I must say, curious how you know my name." She smiled. "Have we met?"
"Answer. The. Question."
"Hm… No." She worked up the strength to bring her legs up, kicking Obake away from her. "Instead, I'll just say something else. But first…"
She moved forward, slashing a claw against Obake's visor.
Obake stumbled back, part of his visor crumbling, revealing one of his eyes.
"There… I can see some emotions now." Momakase smiled. "Must say, what a lovely eye color. Now…" She kicked Obake down, sneering. "If you know what's best for you and your friends, stay out of Sycorax's way and out of Liv Amara's business." She held a claw to Obake's throat. "Or you'll be one of her next masterpieces."
Obake held still, not daring to move… but daring to speak.
"I'll do… whatever it takes to keep her from harming anyone else."
"Then I suppose we'll meet again. For now… I have a deadline to meet."
Momakase got off him, saying one last thing before she ran off.
"Good luck, hero."