In the middle of the city stood a most interesting sight. On one side, a beetle-man hybrid stood with a robot gorilla and a mosquito-woman hybrid. On the other stood a half man half elephant, eagle and rhino.
"I'll take the elephant. Mutsuko, go for the eagle. Atomu, eliminate the rhino." the beetle-man hybrid, Chikara commanded his allies. They were to go all out in this fight so their teacher, Bang could judge them. Determination filled their eyes as they rushed forward to take on their respective foes.
"I hope Genos can do what I could not. Maybe this will finally get him on the right track." thought Saitama as he walked around City Z. Truth be told, he didn't think there would be any benefit to his plan other than helping out a friend's younger sister, then he remembered why Genos asked to be his disciple in the first place. "Heh, good job me, killing two monsters with one punch." Better to keep the teen distracted then to send him to his doom chasing a mad cyborg.
The bald hero walked into a small oden stall. He was hungry after all, and he was far too lazy to cook. "One house specialty please." ordered the hero as he sat down. Saitama watched as the old man prepared his meal, when a somewhat familiar voice came from behind him.
"Oh, it's you! I'm so glad I found you, Saitama-kun."
"Eh?" Saitama turned around to see a bespectacled man in some kind of armour with a few bandages on his face and an arm sling.. "Do I know you?"
The man bowed an almost perfect 90 degree. "Thank you, Saitama-kun!" exclaimed the man.
"Whoa, careful of your injury dude!" Saitama quickly helped the weirdo back up. "And drop the formalities. Now, can you tell me if I'm supposed to know you?"
"I'm Mumen Rider, Siatama-k-"
"Dude, just Saitama."
"S-sorry. I'm Mumen Rider, the one who gave you a ride a few days ago." Saitama tried his best to remember the guy and in a span of 5 seconds "Oh! The guy with the bicycle! Sorry I didn't remember you dude, it must be your lack of a helmet." The bald hero rubbed the back of his neck. "Dang, how did I forget the guy after failing to save him and Genos?"
Mumen Rider chuckled at Saitama's slightly guilty look. "It's okay Saitama. B-by the way, can I buy you a drink?"
"Huh? What for?"
"Well... I saw what happened on the news. I still can't believe the people fell for your act, and I wanted to properly thank you as well as apologise for not being able to change their view of you." The injured man looked away at this, the guilt building up as he remembered his reaction upon watching the news. To think that this man would sacrifice his dignity for who were essentially strangers.
"Ah, don't worry about it. I was just doing what a hero would do, and that's doing what's right. Besides, I couldn't let them shit talk Genos and Tats."
"You mean S class Rank 2 and 15?"
"Yea, they're my friends. What friend would I be if I just stood there doing nothing, right?"
"Amazing... a true hero indeed. I must do what I can to improve the public's opinion on him, he deserves it." Mumen smiled. It had been a while since he met any hero with such a noble character and he had begun to lose hope. "Saitama, please allow me to buy you something, it's the least I could do."
Saitama felt a small smile. "Huh, he's as persistent as that guy..." he watched as his food was prepared, and gave in to the hero's request. "Might as well. Hey, we'll have some mozuku, and some of the specialty for my friend."
"Coming right up!" the old man was smiling. It had been so long since he had any faith in those heroes.
Bang's disciples stood in front of the old master, anxiously waiting for their Shishou's judgement. They had finished their respective fights, all of them coming out relatively unharmed. Some cuts here and there, but it was nothing compared to what they used to deal with.
Bang opened his eyes, smiling. "You've all done well. We shall have celebratory hotpot tonight. You four get to decide what we have." His disciples cheered, one less evening of that strenuous training was a good thing. "Alright, head back to the dojo and discuss with the others. I shall be back in a while. Perhaps do the shopping while you're at it." Bang shooed off his disciples after they thanked him, and turned to face Genos and Fubuki.
"So, when was this a thing?" asked the old hero.
"When was what a thing Bang jii-san?" Fubuki feigned ignorance.
"Bang-san, if you are referring to me dating your... granddaughter, we have only just started." replied the cyborg. He was confused as to how Fubuki is the granddaughter of Silver Fang.
"Oh? But as far as I know, you two have never met. Did something... happen, Genos-kun?" Silver Fang smirked, causing the ESPer to blush.
"We did not have sexual intercourse if that's what you're referring to, Bang-san. I-" Genos glanced at Fubuki, before leaning nearer to Bang, whispering "I was given a task by Saitama Sensei to help Fubuki with her lack of confidence. Do not worry, I intend to treat your granddaughter well." Bang chuckled, confusing the ESPer even more.
"Oh, I see. Very well, don't let this old man intrude on your date. Carry on." Bang walked off, disappearing at impressive speeds, especially for a man his age. Genos turned to face a very confused Fubuki.
"What did you say to him?" she inquired.
"It is nothing of importance, Fubuki. Now, shall we continue?" Genos extended his hand. "I would like to know more about you, starting with how you and Bang-san could possibly be related."
Flashback
15+ years prior to events
A girl, probably no older than 10, with long curly emerald green hair and eyes was steali-levitating food out of a fridge while a smaller girl with shorter, dark green straight hair kept watch. They had sneaked into a dojo of some sort on the top of a bunch of stairs which the two flew up and were trying to get a long awaited meal.
"Onee-chan, are you sure this is the right thing to do? Ma and pa-"
"Ma and pa aren't here, Imouto, they never will be. This is how we survive, on our own. We can't depend on others, Imouto."
"But-"
"No buts. Once we get enough to last a while, we'll get out of here. I promise, I'll even get you ice cream, okay Fubuki?"
"... Okay."
The elder sister continued to pillage the fridge while the other, presumably named Fubuki continued to stand watch.
"Okay, let's get out of here." The elder levitated Fubuki, along with the various items she took, and flew towards of the door, when an old man with spiky white hair and a moustache opened it.
"Oh, who do we have here?" The two girls froze in fear. They were just caught red handed.
"O-onee-chan, what do we do?"
"Oh,you do what any young girl would do in this situation. Put down the food, and tell me what's wrong." The old man replied for the older sister, who very quietly put down herself, her sister, and the stolen items. No sense in trying to get past the guy when he knew their faces.
The girl put on her best puppy face. She would have to beg the man to let them, or at least her sister, go. "I-I'm sorry, we just need food really badly. Just let us go, we won't be back here anymore, I-"
"Now now, who said anything about letting you go? I won't be able to live with myself if I let two girls starve." The old man chuckled to himself.
"I'm sorry I- huh?"
"Please, come with me. Let's get you both comfortable and I'll go prepare some lunch.
The old man set the two girls down somewhere, handing them apples from the pile of stolen food to keep them occupied. Satisfied, he headed to the kitchen to prepare a meal for four.
"Imouto, let's go while we still can." the girl grabbed the arm of her younger sister who was trying to eat the apple. "We can't depend on others. We can't. I won't allow it to happen again."
"But Onee-chan, he doesn't seem so bad. All he wants is to-"
"Keep us here until he calls the police. I don't want to end up in a cell again, do you?" the girl kept a stern face. Oh, how she hated to see the other like this. So oblivious, so naive... so like her. No, not her Imouto, anyone but her.
"N-no, Onee-chan."
"Good, lets-"
"Otouto, I apologise for being... late." Another old man, with a long white beard and longer white hair walked through the front door, raising his bushy eyebrows in confusion.
"Ah, Bomb, so glad you could join us." The old man walked out of the kitchen with a tea set.
"Otouto, you didn't tell me you had visitors. I would've brought something."
"Well, I didn't expect them either. Come, I'll tell you what happened over lunch."
Some time later, the four were enjoying a delicious meal cooked by the younger of the brothers. Well, three of them that is. One still had doubts.
"You have yet to touch your food, little one. It'll get cold." the moustached man noticed how uncomfortable the girl was. "Ah, still worried about what I'll do? Do not worry, I do not intend to report you to the police." The little girl looked up with a questioning gaze. "Oh dear, something must have happened to her to have so much hatred in those young eyes."
"As if. My sister and I are out of here as soon as she finishes her meal, and neither of you can stop us."
"If that is what you wish, I will not try. Please, hear me out." The old man only succeeded in further confusing the little girl who had her arms around her younger sister, probably because she thought he was some pervert or something. "Would you mind if I become both of your's caretaker?"
Present
Fubuki giggled to herself. Oh, everything that transpired after that point, thinking back, was so hilarious.
"I see, Bang adopted you and your sister when he noticed the plight you were in. That is kind of him." Genos had his hand to his chin. So that's why she called the master her grandpa despite the complete lack of any resemblance.
"Yup. And we're grateful for it. I think. My sister might still be miffed." Fubuki giggled again. And to think Tatsumaki screamed "pervert" at the top of her lungs, causing both the brothers to laugh. The face she made could only be described with one word. The dreaded "c" word. After that day, Bang and Bomb learned to never use it on the older ESPer.
"Anyway, we should get going Genos. You'll unfortunately need another suit." The cyborg took one glance at his torn top and frowned.
"I have a better idea."
Fubuki adjusted her position for the 10th time. Genos brought them to an apartment in City Z. A really tiny apartment. Apparently he lived with Saitama here. How the two could fit, she didn't know. The cyborg decided it would be too troublesome to get another suit just for a meal and promised to cook her whatever she wanted. Now here they were, the ESPer waiting for the housewi-cyborg to finish cooking.
"Genos, are you sure you don't need my help? I'm a capable adult, you know!"
"I am certain, Fubuki. It is my fault we are even in this predicament, so please allow me to do my part."
"Damn this dorky borg." Fubuki smiled a little. She felt kind of guilty she was using him for her own selfish reasons. Oh well, it's not her fault that's how things work, was it now? A few minutes later, Genos reappeared with two bowls of ramen and some tea.
"I couldn't make anything of restaurant standards with what we have, Fubuki. Sorry." The cyborg bowed a perfect 90 degrees, causing the ESPer to have to stifle a giggle. She had dignity damn it!
"It's alright Genos. I still find it hard to believe you cook."
"I suppose it is weird." The two ate in silence, both unsure of what to say to the other.
"Damn, I forgot to research what to do in such a situation. I am a failure, Sensei."
"Okay, what now Fubuki? Make him think you've fallen for him? No, too soon..."
They were lucky though, and were quickly saved from the hands of awkwardness by the apartment door being opened and a certain baldy walked in.
"Eh? You two are done with your date already?" The hero plopped himself down, rummaging through the mess to find a manga to read.
"This is our date, Sensei. We had other plans but were interrupted." Genos moved to get Saitama his manga. He had taken it to himself to arrange the mess, and pulled it out in no time.
"Oh, thanks Genos. So uh, what happened during your date anyway?'
A class Rank 54 Carnage Kabuto VS Demon level Elephant man
Chikara charged at the elephant with his fist pulled back but the enemy was quick and managed to dodge the attack, grabbing Kabuto's horn with his trunk and flinging the hero into a wall.
"How pathetic. Did you really think I'd just stand there, you ugly bug?"
Chikara pulled himself out of the wall, bits of rubble falling off his shoulders. "Heh, I figured you would be man enough to take a hit is all." The hero clenched his fists. "Carnage mode, FINAL STAGE!" Chikara entered his carnage mode, and squished the elephant to bits before he even had time to react.
"WELL THAT WAS PATHETIC!" yelled Kabuto as he returned to his normal state. "Man, if Shishou didn't expect the most out of us I could've had fun."
A class Rank 55 Beast King VS Demon level Tiger Man
"Some King of the Jungle you turned out to be, stripes." The beast king stared at the mauled body in front of him. "Honestly Shishou, this wasn't fun at all. I wonder when he'll let us fight Saitama?"
A class rank 66 Armoured Gorilla VS Demon level Rhino man
"I'll give you one chance to surrender since rhinos are an endangered species." Atomu mocked his opponent.
"Ooo you think you're funny don't you? We'll see who the endangered species really is!" The rhino jumped into the air and headed straight for Atomu, horn down. "DEATH FROM ABOVE!"
Armoured gorilla stood, calculating. "Wait for it... wait foooor it... HA!" he caught the rhino at the very last second, smashing it into the ground. He pounded the monster with 50 punches a second, reducing it into a pancake.
"So much for improving. Hopefully the next foe doesn't die this easy."
A class Rank 68 Mosquito Girl VS Demon level Eagle man
"You'll never beat PATRIOTISM you pest!" The eagle charged right at Mutsuko, who dodged the attack.
"Well, I might as well use you to test the doctor's alterations." Mutsuko focused all the blood in her to flow to her abdomen, causing her to transform into her "Outbreak" form. "Oh, it worked! Now then, were's Captain America gone wrong?"
"Right behind you!" The creature was suddenly cleaved in half by Mosquito girl, who had quickly appeared behind him.
"Oh, this is so exciting! I can enter this form at my will! The guys will be so happy to hear!"
"So let me get this straight, the old man's disciples easily killed the things that interrupted your date?" Saitama double checked.
"Pretty much."
"And you say Genos had problems dealing with the guy weaker than them?"
"Sensei, I can see where this is going. I assure you, the one I fought would have died sooner if I had my combat arms at the ready, but I only had the basics. The four of them seemed to be at their best, due to Bang's conditions. I apologise if I have disappointed you." Genos quickly interrupted his Sensei. He would not be outmatched by Bang's disciples, his Sensei's honour depends on it.
"Dude, chill. I'm just wondering if they've gotten any stronger. Who knows, maybe I can have a spar with them once in a while." Saitama scratched his temple. "Oh, maybe I can ask the old man."
"Sensei, you could always spar with me." Genos looked a bit disappointed, like a little sad puppy.
"Aww, his Sensei doesn't want to play with him." Fubuki had to stifle another giggle. Those two dorks.
"Yea but I have to be careful not to hurt you. Those guys can just be revived like they were in a video game!"
"Ahem." Fubuki cleared her throat to catch the attention of the two. "Hey, I just want to thank you for the meal Genos. And for letting me eat out of your fridge, Saitama."
"Oh, it's fine. Besides, you let us eat out of yours, didn't you? I guess we can call it even."
"Right. Genos, come here."
The cyborg walked over to Fubuki. "What is it?" He was thoroughly caught off guard when Fubuki planted a kiss on his cheek.
"Thanks for your time, roomba." Fubuki walked off, leaving behind a very confused egg and toaster. "Huh, it felt just like the real deal. Well, hopefully that goes a long way in my plan." the ESPer muttered to herself.
Another shorter chapter, and an even longer wait. Bullocks.
First off, I apologise for the wait, I initially wanted to finish it yesterday but... passports happened. 7 hours I'll never get back. I still suck at action scenes, so I tried not to extend the fight between Bang's disciples and their respective opponents too much, coming up with the lame excuse of Bang telling them to go their all took a while to think of, much to my dismay.
Sorry if the quality of the story here is not up to par as well. I'm still trying to write the dark matter arc. Safe to say, only one or two more delay chapters until that comes along. Hopefully by then it would be satisfying. Also, school reopens soon, I hope to get the arc out by the end of next January so I can focus more on my studies. Critical year and all, and Singapore has decided "Fuck this generation", my year specifically. Smh.
Thank you for your patience. Shitty writer signing off.
Hektols: Well, that gives me an idea.
Bill Ci-A Certain Triangle: Yea, that I know. I'm still trying to improve, so I'm only going to upload a complete rework once I feel satisfied with my writing. Until then, you'll have to put up with this less than adequate story, sorry.
Ander Arias: Eh? I thought all adults were like that. Maybe it's just asians, or just those I know in general. As to the mating process... eh, Genos will incinerate the bridge when he gets to it. Tats... will be less than pleased.
wildarms13: Coming soon to a shitty story near you!
Makolik: How can one be so dense and stupid yet so wise at the same time?! Not even Genos knows.
My inspirations:
The Bald and The Esper: Fanfiction
The Strongest Hero: Fanfiction
Icebreaker: Fanfiction
An Odd Kind of Love: Fanfiction
There is definitely more to the list, please let me know if you read anything similar! It could be from this here site, ArchiveOfOurOwn or Wattpad.
The names given to the HoE's creations belong to "The Lone Lobster".
