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My Hero Academia: A Hero's Torch
Chapter 7: A New Blade Formed! Enter The New Brave!
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Quirks! Abilities that have become part of the norm in everyday life on Earth. It is unknown how it came to be, though some speculate the reason due to the world's greatest hero, All Might. Supposedly since he came, these 'Quirks' have manifested within the majority of every human (and some animals) in the whole world.
Though, as the increase of humans with Quirks keep going, so do the activities of people using their powers to their own needs. And always becomes villains. No matter where you look, heroes and villains fight for power.
But with in this new day of age, one Quirkless boy will become a legend. One where he will fight for humanity and the lives of the people. And the title they will shout for decades will be known, as Kamen Rider!
Within the mansion of the Shirogane Clan, out in the small flower fields, Naomi swung her wooden blade. She was doing some late night training as she knew that tomorrow was the day, the day she inherited her father's blade and power. And while she was excited to be with Nathan, she knew she had to take the task seriously. It was in her blood after all.
But more importantly being with Nathan!
Her foster brother was going to be the heir of the clan and he has learned so much from their father! Is was so wonderful for her! She giggled to herself, blushing softly and thinking more about their future! She couldn't wait for those days!
"Onii-sama…" she giggled with a blush. "I just need to set my hold on him, then I can relax."
The school was interesting yes but there are some who are mean to Quirkless. Like that Bakugo bully. How dare he talks mean about her foster brother and her father! He deserves a butt kicking that's what! She calmed herself down, realizing her foster brother does that since she heard that Nathan shows that guy his place.
Oh how wonderful to see her brother act like the one who knows the rules! Even more so on him being a teacher's assistant! And with him approaching the upcoming Hero's Code, he'll be a professional hero in no time. Her hero.
"Naomi…." Her grandfather's voice called out to her.
She stops her swing before turning around to see her grandfather. "Ojii-san." She bowed.
"May I ask what you're doing?"
"Training."
"No. Not that." He said, walking over as he took her sword, "I'm asking what are you doing in a place full of those Quirks?!" He shouted at her.
She slightly flinched upon his tone but kept her posture and composure, "I'm enrolling to help people."
"Help people? You're betraying the clan by going to that school of freaks!" He spat out. "Even more by under that bastard child, Nathan."
"Isn't that what you told father until he proved the world that there was a Quirkless hero?"
"I only made him go there to prove that place is filth. I forbid you to go there."
"I want to follow what father has done. He and other three Quirkless people fought with honor and brought an impact to the world. I wish to do the same."
"You will follow his ways… But under this house and under my clan." He said to her.
"What?"
"You heard me. You are to leave that filthy place and to earn your Hero's Code here. Where I can watch you, and keep you away from that bastard child and those Quirk's." He ordered.
"Onii-sama isn't like those people!"
"He has a Quirk! That's more than enough!" He stomped on the ground.
"He doesn't rely on it!"
"ENOUGH!" He shouted out, raising his voice before coughing violently, "You are to leave that school tomorrow and come here. And do bring that other Quirkless boy with you. I wish to know more."
"... No…" she muttered.
He froze in place as he turned to her, "What did you just say?"
"I said no. I want to do what Otou-san has done!"
"How dare you…. HOW DARE YOU DEFY ME?!" He shouted, raising the wooden sword as he brought it down onto her, repeating the strikes over and over again.
"STOP!" He looks back to see Nathan with a heavy frown.
"How dare you enter this sacred garden, bastard child?"
"Says the one who is harming Naomi."
"She disobeyed my absoulte order! She must be punished for her actions."
"You call this punishment?! This is causing harm to a human being!"
"She is my granddaughter, and as the head of this clan, I can do as I see fit!"
"That doesn't give you the right to hit her!" Nathan blocked the next strike. "And father chose me as the heir."
"He may have chose you… But as the head of this clan, me and the elders will never accept you into this family!" He said, swinging the next blade and striking his chest, forcing him onto the ground.
"Onii-sama!" She rushed to her foster brother.
"Naomi! Get over here now!" He ordered her.
"No!" She denied.
"You ungrateful brat!" He spat out, ready to strike her until Nathan grabs Naomi and keeps his hold on her, taking the hits to his back and side.
After a bit, the grandfather panted, wheezing heavily, "You are to come to this house tomorrow. Bring that boy I've heard about without a Quirk. That is the final decision…" He said before weakly walking away as the older sibling held onto his heavy bruises, riding out the pain.
(Insert Op - EXCITE - Kamen Rider Ex-Aid Op)
The song quickly begins like that of a chiptune like sound as it shows a loading screen before quickly saying 'Complete'
(I gotta believe...)
After leaving the loading screen, the screen quickly pans towards the UA High as it passes the several students before reaching Ex-Aid as he turns and punches it. Upon shattering showed the title card along with the Gashats of Ex-Aid before Might Action X floats to the center and lights up.
[I don't wanna know beta na shinjitsu nara]
The screen pans above the high sky before quickly lowering down and zooming in to show off Cody, as he sees the ruins of the old town he used to live in before a quick flash showed the Bugsters destroying it before returning to the present.
[I don't wanna know shiranai kata ga ii noni ]
The screen shift towards the Class 1 of UA High, as it shows off the students. Each one chatting away as Cody is chatting away with Izuku, Ochako, Tenya, and Poppy on his mobile screeen chat back. With the occasional glare from Katsuki.
[Why, Why, Why, Why? Kitsukeba I Came Too Far]
It then shifts towards a flashback where Cody is being lectured by people with Quirks, his family of classmates, before shifting to where he was saved by All Might, then shifts again as All Might accepts him into the academy as the rest of the teachers are behind them. Even Aurora who stands there unsure that he is ready to be a hero looks at him with distrust.
[Tomaranai kanjiru sono yokan wa, The New Beginning]
Inside an ally, several villains start pouring out from the darkness, led by Genm as they begin to march their way towards UA. Faint images of injured students and people are shown briefly before an image of All Might is on the ground, dead with his students.
[Michi no ryoiki, ima wo kiri hiraku'nda, I gotta believe! (Turn it on...)]
As the mass of villains rush towards the entrance, Cody and Izuku hesitates while the other students march ahead before the shadow of All Might made them turn around. He pats their shoulders as Izuku jumps ahead, while Cody holds up Mighty Action X and presses it, a faint pink glow covering the screen.
[Sotto Excite Excite takanaru, Excite Excite kokoro ga]
A faint image of Ex-Aid LV 1 appears briefly before LV 2 jumps out from behind it. The Action Rider punching, kicking and beating any enemy in it's way as Izuku and the rest of their team helps them out, with their powers.
[Michibi ano basho e, Kakenuku deku dake]
A few more enemies appear before being stuck down by All Might and the other teachers. Several Bugsters being to gather around until more and more heroes appear, helping out what remains of the enemies.
[(Hey!) I'm on a mission right now, (Hey!) I'm on a mission right now]
Faint images of new Ex-Aid forms can be seen before it zooms out to reveal the enemy behind it all, chuckling madly as he turns to see a large vial of Bugster viruses floating in a tank. But it then shifts towards the Aid Den as several unknown Gashats glow, resonating to stop the diseases.
[Excite Excite kotae wa, Excite Excite kotae wa]
With more and more enemies falling towards the ground,everyone backs up, back to back to make sure no more injuries can be given. As that happens Cody takes out the Mighty Action X Gashat before placing it into the Kimiwaza Slot and presses it, as he rider kicks at the screen.
[(One) Kono te mo naka, (Two) Susumu beki life, (Three) Ikiteku dake]
Back at the school, everyone was cheering, laughing and relaxing as they completed the mission. All Might nodding to them all as Poppy pats Cody's shoulder. The young rider smiling as he lifts up the Gashat one last time before looking out at the sky where the title card shows off one last time.
"Dude, you look like hell…" Cody uttered as they saw Nathan with bandage wraps on parts of his body. "What the hell happened?"
"I was protecting Naomi…" he sighed. "I'm used to it."
"Does this have something to do with me, coming to your family's mansion?" Cody questioned as the two walked there.
"Don't ask." Nathan warned as he glanced at Cody
"A-Alright… but um… what about Naomi? Where's she?"
"Genm Corp. They're preparing her for the Compatibility Surgery." Nathan answered.
"Eh?! Surgery?!"
"I had to go through the same thing during my training in the past."
"R-Really? I… I thought it was a simple as just pressing a button?" Cody blinked with confusion. "I never had surgery for it."
"Well you mentioned you underwent surgery on that day you met my father."
"Y-Yes… But that was because I was dying from that attack." Cody said softly, earning a confused look from Nathan.
"I see…" he noted, keeping the information in his mind. First battle data and only got surgery to help him? What a coincidence… he has to find out more about this soon.
As they kept going, the young rider was soon in front of the mansion, his eyes widen in awe at how large it was. "T-This is your home?!" He gawked.
"Close your jaw or you'll let the flies in, literally."
"S-Sorry…" He apologized as the gates opened up, revealing a large cast of servants as they bowed to Nathan.
"Welcome Home, Master Nathan." They all said in unison.
"Dude, you really are rich," Cody said. "How come you never told us when we met?"
"Didn't want to. I wanted to be normal as it is."
"Oh, welcome home Nathan." The two took notice of a gorgeous woman with the same blonde hair as Naomi but her eyes were an ocean blue color as she wore a kimono as her hair was styled into a bun. Cody was left breathless upon this with a small blush.
"N-N-Nathan… wh-Who is she?"
"My adoptive mother." Nathan responded.
"Ah, you must be the young hero Nathan talked about." She smiled, "It's very nice to meet you, Mr. Aldrich."
"U-Uh… l-likewise ma'am." He bowed politely, but was blushing softly as well.
Nathan's mother smiled like a pure angel, "You are polite just like my son."
"Is grandfather still here…?"
Her smile faltered into a small frown, "Unfortunately…" she muttered. "But… we'll have to wait for Naomi to return from her surgery….." She informed before smiling softly, "But how about I show your friend around while you relax? School must've been tough for you after all."
"Thanks…" he said before walking away.
Cody watched the young man slide a door open before entering and closed the door. "Is he gonna be okay…?"
"Nathan is a strong person, Mr. Aldrich. When my husband brought him into the home, I still saw him as my own son." She explained softly. "The elders and grandfather dislike him but the rest of us consider him family. He has done so much for us and showed he is a Shirogane by strength, without the need to rely on his Quirk."
"I'm… very sorry to hear that." He frowned softly, "But, rest assured. From everything I've seen, he's doing just fine." He smiled at her, "And please.. Cody is just fine, ma'am." Mrs. Shirogane giggled, the sleeve of her kimono hiding it. Cody still couldn't believe that Nathan's adoptive mother was a beautiful woman. "So… u-um, where do I head to?"
"Just follow me, Cody. I'll show you around the mansion." She informed him, as she soon began to lead him into the large mansion and showing him around the place. To him it was amazing! It felt like traveling back in time as he could see they kept tradition to the very detail. There was a small pond with koi fish, with a Sakura tree near it. It was a wonderful area to be in.
"This place is amazing!" He said.
"I'm glad you think of it."
Cody smiled at her as they continued, "So, I'm curious… Why does the grandfather and elders want me here? It can't just because I have no Quirk and being Ex-Aid." He asked her.
"I wish I knew…" she sighed softly. "Hopefully we will get answers from them."
That being said, Cody was brought to a large room that felt tense and a lot of criticism. The reason being was the five people in front of him, the one in the center sitting on a chair, showing he was the head of the clan. The old man gave Cody a very, very critical look that was stern enough to kill a bug just with a glance or break a mountain in two. He shuddered upon the image of thought.
"So… you are the Quirkless one of that school?" The head of the clan asked.
"Um.. Y-Yes sir…" He nodded. "May… I ask why you brought me here?"
"Silence!" One of the elders shouted to him, making the young hero flinch and obey.
He quickly nodded, not wanting to anger them. The head of the clan raised his hand to prevent one of the elders from speaking further. "Young man…. May I ask what made you want to become a hero?" The head of the clan questioned.
"Well… it's because of what happened 5 years ago. Brave and Lazer saved my life…" he explained. "Seeing them help and save people… I wanted to do the same. They inspired me to become a hero."
"Hmm.. I see…." The elder nodded, "Another question. What are your thoughts on my granddaughter?"
Wait what?
"Eh?" Cody blinked. "I barely know her."
"Barely know her huh?" The elder crossed his arms.
"Y-Yeah, I'm telling the truth," He nodded frantically. "I only met her yesterday and that was it."
"Last question… What are you thoughts on Quirks and their users?"
"Well… my family has Quirks except me." He started. "But to me it doesn't matter because with or without Quirks, they are still people I know."
"BAH! He's nothing but a outcast of his family of freaks!" One elder spat out.
"Hey!" Cody barked. "My parents didn't outcast me! They still care about me, especially my sisters!"
"They have all of the power, while you suffer in this world. Freaks are still freaks! And you're just the runt of one." Another spat out.
"Runts…? RUNTS!?" Cody stood up. "Firstly, my family are not runts so watch it! Secondly, does it matter who has a Quirk or not!? People cause trouble no matter what! Take for example the conflicts before Quirks were known!"
"Silence boy! Know your place among the Shirogane clan!" Another Elder shouted ut.
"I'm not a Shirogane like you people."
"No… But from that fire of yours, it would be a waste to have you belong to a family of Quirks. You'll be joining the family today as of now." The Head Elder informed.
Cody's eyes twitches, "No. no way in hell!" He stood up. "No wonder Nathan was so protective of Naomi! You guys take things too far!" He turns around.
"This isn't a matter of debate, boy. You are joining the Shirogane clan."
"I'm not listening to you guys and that's final!" He marches out the room, slamming the door closed, leaving them where they were.
"Then… we have no choice... " The elder sighed, clapping his hands as two very large men walk into the room, carrying spears in their hands, "Take our future heir to the Shirogane Clan to the 'personal' room."
With Cody, he was grumbling to himself as he walks over to the room Nathan was in. "Hey Nathan, you in there."
The door slides open, "Yeah?"
"No offense but your elders and the head really are-"
"Jerks? Hags?"
"I was going to say asses but yeah those can work." He said, "But they're trying to make me the heir to this place!"
"What?!" Nathan looks left and right. "Get inside."
"Hm? Why? Is something wro-"
"Trust me." He pulls him into the room before sliding the door closed.
"Okay, what is going on? Do you know something about their decision and odd questions?" Cody asked.
"I figured they were gonna pull that off. They haven't done that in a long time." Nathan sighed. "They once tried to force someone during the aftermath of the Sengoku Period to join the Shirogane clan. And it was not pleasant."
"What?" Cody began to put two and two together before his eyes widen as well as blushed "Wait. They're trying to force me to marry Naomi?!"
"Pretty much. Arrange marriage hasn't occur for a long time here in the clan but this could have been a second but since you barely know Naomi…"
"And how clingy she is to you."
"Don't remind me…" Nathan groaned. "I guess they really couldn't accept me as their next heir. So, hearing about you being Quirkless gave them an idea on how to actually do this. And with how much power the Shirogane clan has, once you're on their property, they can do as they please."
"That's stupid."
"I know…" Nathan agreed. "But look, if anything as long as you stay with me they won't bother."
"Why is that?"
"They see me as a bastard child, what do you think? The head and the elders don't even want to see my face so I stay here in my room whenever I don't work. The others think they have been taking it too far."
"So your parents are trying to find a way to… dethrone them in a way?" Cody questioned.
"Pretty much."
Cody groaned, "So, can't I just leave this place? Wouldn't I be safe back at my room?" He questioned.
"Not that simple. Guards are around the place due to certain issues." The heir informed. "But I might have an idea to get you out of here…. and a chance for me to get another beating…" he said the last part under his breath.
The door opened softly as Mrs. Shirogane walked in and quickly closed it, "Nathan, Cody." She bowed before bowing in apology once more to Cody. "I'm truly sorry for what they've said…"
"I know… those guys didn't have the right to say such words about my parents and sisters," Cody muttered.
"I know… and I am sorry. My husband and I along with the others are already choosing to inform the elders of their upcoming dethroning."
"But with such power, are you sure you all can handle this?" Cody asked, worried.
"Yes." She then looks at Nathan. "Please help Cody, okay?"
"Yes mother," he bowed. "I already decided to help him get out of here."
"But… you will get hurt again."
"It's a chance I'm willing to take." Nathan sighed. "I'm used to it…."
She sighed softly, but nodded as she leaned in and pecks his forehead, "Just be careful… He sent the Iroh Guards after him…." She said with worry, "You know how tough they can be already…"
"Yeah…" he assured as his adoptive mother left the room. "At 8:00pm I'm getting you out so you should stay here TIL then."
"R-Right… and… who or what, are the Iroh Guards?" Cody gulped. Nathan slides open the door, only by a crack to allow Cody to see and he saw who they were. "T-They look tough… how didn't I even notice those guys around?"
"They're specifically trained guards that the clan has used for decades. They're strong, powerful, and could even match All-Might in terms of strength…" Nathan informed. "They're only used for when an official law here has been declared…. Even I have tough time fighting them…"
"Meep…"
"But I know they are usually not around the wall at this side of the home around night time." He assured. "I'll provide you an opening so you can head back, alright?"
"Alright…" Cody nodded. "You know… I think I know why I wanted to learn from a fellow Rider."
"And that is?"
"You helping me learn what it means to be one."
Nathan was quiet before he turns away slightly. "Just get some rest so you can be ready to escape." He said. Cody nodded as he laid down, closing his eyes to take a rest for now before the time has come. For Nathan, small smile formed upon Cody's response.
Within the room of the Elders, they begin to talk and see if their next heir has been found yet. Each one more angrier than the last.
"What do you mean, you can't find him?! Search through each damn room until you do!" One shouted out.
"As you wish," the guard bowed before they continue their search.
"Men… Do we really have to? We've done far enough as it is. Maybe it's time for them to take hold of this and let us finally rest?" Another elder asked them. "Look at ourselves, we have took it too far. Don't you think it's time we realize our days to come and allow Tatsuya and Fuuka become the heads of the clan? Their son does seem to be a wise choice to be the heir."
"You dare defy my will?" The head questioned, standing up and walking to him, "You want to repeat that again?"
The elder wanted to speak before he was silent and lowered his head. "No sir…"
"We need to find our heir. With him and Naomi's child, we can continue the clan for another decade! We have stayed around for far too long! We will prevail and guide humanity as we've always have!"
Deep down, the elder knew this has gone too far. He knew that Nathan was the perfect choice as heir. The boy didn't rely on his Quirk only for a time of need. He chose to act like a Quirkless here in the clan. Raised and trained, showed he was to be an heir but with the head and the leaders not seeing it fully, it was sad.
Even Tatsuya and Fuuka believe their adoptive son can be the heir. He slowly stood up, making a wise choice. "Excuse me, I am heading to the old koi pond."
"Ah, to get a sense of relief. You may go." The head allowed, completely unaware of the elder's true intention.
As night lurks around the city, almost everyone was asleep. In the Shirogane home, the guards were still searching for Cody with no luck. As the sniper sees the guards at a good distance, it provided the right time needed for him to help Cody.
Nathan shook Cody a bit, waking him up. "Get up, it's only 5 minutes til 8." He advised. The gamer mumbled as he sat up, seeing Nathan already prepared.
"Already…?" Cody yawned.
"Do you want to get out of here or not?" Nathan scolded.
"Does Mina like to show you how much I'm her boyfriend?" He smirked.
Nathan rolled his eyes before Cody stood up while Nathan slides the door open quietly but was greeted with one of the elders.
"We're screwed…" Cody gulped.
"No," The elder shook his head. "I think they have took it too far. I'm helping you leave."
"Really?" Nathan got out.
"Young man, you may have a Quirk but the way I see it, you choose only as a time of need, correct?"
"Y-Yes sir."
"You have grown and learned as a Shirogane. Tatsuya was right to choose you as the heir." He finished before walking away. "Come, this way." He gestured.
The two nodded, following after the elder as they begin to reach throughout the mansion. Avoiding several patrols, and especially a few of the Iroh Guards along the way. It was very hard as they had to change their plans several times due to close encounters, but after a bit, they soon reached the outside of the mansion and near the grounds to the wall.
Nathan knelt down as Cody hopped onto his shoulders before the sniper stood up, allowing the blond to grab onto the roof of the wall before looking down at Nathan.
"Nathan, come on." He reached out to Nathan
"No, you can go on ahead." Nathan denied. "Just head home, I'll be fine, alright?"
"I'm afraid not…." The others flinched as they soon see the head elder along with all of the Iroh Guards next to them, "I'm ashamed… Ashamed that one of my friends would betray my will and try to let the new heir escape."
"Cody, go." Nathan gritted as Cody was hesitant as he stood ontop of the wall.
"Get the Heir!" The Head shouted out, as two of the Iroh Guards jumped after the young hero.
Cody quickly ran for it as he grabs his phone. He quickly dials away.
'Cody…? It's 8:01 at night why are you-" Izuku yawned.
"I'LL EXPLAIN LATER BUT I NEED HELP!" He shouted to Izuku.
'W-What?! O-Okay!' The call ended as Cody ran. He quickly saw his home as he grabs his game system. "Asuna!"
The screen frizzled before it showed the girl. "What's wrong Cody?" She asked, only for him to show who was chasing him.
"You can go through cyberspace right and control some electronics?"
"Y-Yes." She nodded.
"Okay when I enter the elevator, close them quickly!"
"W-Why?"
"Just trust me, okay?" He enters the apartment complex and rushed to the elevator. Entering the elevator, he swipes his card and pressed the button. At the entrance, he saw the guards. "Now!"
The doors immediately closed on time as he looks at the number increasing quickly, no doubt Poppi was controlling the system. Once at the penthouse he unlocks the door and quickly closes it behind him, giving him relief.
"Cody, where have you been?" Aurora crossed her arms.
"Rough time…. Forced marriage… crazy old men…" He panted out what happened.
"Eh?" She raised an eyebrow.
"I'll explain… later… just want.. sleep…" he said as he walks to his room and falls onto the bed.
"You better because you still have to finish your homework that Mr. Aizawa told you to finish."
"Ugh… can't I do it in the morning?" He groaned.
Aurora sighed, "Fine… just, let me finish up my work…" she goes to her little office to finish up the data for the next game.
Cody sighed before looking out the window, hoping that Nathan was alright. After what happened there was without a doubt, he would be scolded for what he did to help him get out.
The next day came as Cody was walking to school with everyone, Mina holding on his arm as he finishes telling them how it all went down, "Sorry for calling you in.. I truly couldn't escape if you guys were distracting them from me…" He apologized to them.
"It's alright," Izuku waved his hand. "B-But what about Nathan?"
"He.. said to go on without him…" Cody frowned. "I didn't want to leave, but I had no choice. It feels like it's my fault…"
"No it's not Cody," Mina shook her head. "Nathan was helping you and wanted to get you out of the situation. He made the choice, not you."
"I just hope this matter is all over." Cody sighed, but wished he regretted saying that earlier as they soon stop, seeing the several Iroh Guards in front of their path, "Oh, come on… Here too? I thought you guys can't do a thing when you're not on the Shirogane property?"
"You guys leave him alone!" Izuku defended, only to receive glares from them, causing him to jump and stand behind Ochako. Mina glared at the guards, hugging Cody close.
"Heir. Please come with us. Lady Naomi will be returning home sometime today. Please be ready for her." The guards asked.
"Heir?" Bakugo spat out, "If you guys want someone to be an heir, you got the best one right here!"
"We do not deal with trash…"
Bakugo flinched and growled, "What did you just say?" He questioned, but as soon as he raised his hand, one of the guards soon pinned him to the wall hard.
'Wait… this isn't right. They can't harm people if they're not in their… prop...er...ty…' Cody's eyes widen as he turned and notice the area having several symbols to the Shirogane clan "C-Crap! We are in their property!" he realized.
"Any ideas?!" Tenya asked.
"We have to find Nathan along with Mr. Tatsuya!" Cody said. "Ochako, does your Quirk able to work on people?"
"Uh, yes, er… why…?"
"Then time for a combo!" He grinned, holding out his Gashat as he pressed it, summoning his game field, "Dai-Henshin!" He called out, placing in the Gashat and opening up his driver.
[LEVEL UP!]
[MIGHTY ACTION X!]
The level up screen flew into him as he soon donned on his LV 1 armor. He then rushed over and pushed several blocks to Ochako, "Place your effect on them, then strike them. If I do, they'll break apart. You don't have the game field attached to you, thus you can use these like they're everyday objects." He informed her.
"H-Hai!" She touches each block before pushing them to the guards as they floated above them. With her Quirk, the gravity on them changes, the blocks dropping onto their heads. The guards groaned as they all became unconscious, including the guard that held Bakugou.
"Katsuki, come on!" Cody advised.
The bully rubbed his head as he kicked the unconscious guard before looking at Cody. He scoffed, "Fine! If it means to be away from these punks."
They soon began to run throughout the town. Though with each turn, they come into contact with those same guards over and over again, using what they can to escape or outrun them before they soon went into an alley to catch their breaths and hide out for a moment.
"This is nuts! Where else can we go?!" Izuku asked.
"Well there's the apartment," Cody panted. "It's the only place since Genm owns that place since most of it are workers from the company."
"But that's too far off now. We won't be able to make it in time, and they'll catch up to us sooner or later." Izuku informed.
"There has to be something…" Cody pondered.
"Are you children alright?" A Familiar mighty voice asked.
They turned around to see All-Might. "All-Might?!"
"You kids are in a pickle. I'm guessing it has something to do with those guards that I have seen?" All-Might guessed. They all nodded as Cody explained to him the situation. "I see… that explains why." All-Might crossed his arms. "It truly seems these old elders have took it too far. It sounds like the two parents want to dethrone them to put a stop to this."
"Yeah but we can't find Nathan anywhere!"
"I know where he is."
"You do?"
"Follow me," he gestured.
They look at each other before they followed All-Might as they soon made it to a hospital. When they entered the building, the mighty hero lead them to a room and opens the door, revealing Tatsuya, his wife, and Naomi but they saw Nathan injured.
"Na...than…?" Cody got out.
"Hey…" he muttered. His body was bruised, bandages were diagonally wrapped around the left side of his face while wearing a cast on his right arm.
"He arrived at my doorstep and I told these three and they immediately came here under my protection." All-Might explained.
"What.. what about the old man?" Cody asked.
"My father has took it too far already," Tatsuya frowned with anger. "The rest of us have already voted for their dethrone. "
"Count me in as well…." Cody offered, growling in anger, "Doing this to someone in your own family is just disgusting….. I want to show them what it means to mess with my friends…"
"Cody it's al-"
"No it's not!" Cody argued. "You have took it too much already! Look what happened to you. They broke your arm and bruised you! You got that from protecting not just me but Naomi too! It's time I return the favor of the person who helped me."
Nathan looks at Cody before he looks at his family.
"Onii-sama…" Naomi's voice caused his attention to focus on her. "Let Cody help."
"Naomi…"
"He's done enough for us, as we have done so little for him. I think it's wise to let him help us dethrone them…." she said to him. "Please…"
He stared into her eyes, an old reminder of his late beloved when she wanted to help him. He closed his eyes, pushing those memories aside as he took a deep breath. "Alright…" he accepted.
"Besides… It's time to show them what happens when you truly anger one with the blood of a Shirogane…" She said with anger.
All-Might, casually approached the Guards at the gate. "Good afternoon gentleman!" He greeted. "Do you happen to know where UA Academy is at?"
"Eh? Are you for real?" One guard questioned.
"Why would I be?"
The two guards looked at each other then at All-Might but the moment they did, they were greeted with fists that sent them crashing through the gates and unconscious. The others quickly entered the property, some in awe is the place.
"You guys can gawk at it later just focus on what's at hand," Nathan said with his father.
"R-Right!" Izuku nodded as he and the others entered the main room. Inside the elders were preparing to execute the one who helped out Nathan and Cody.
"Father! This has gone far enough!" Tatsuya yelled. "We have already come to an agreement that you and the other elders are to step down and for Fuuka and I to become the new heads of the clan."
"You still dare to spew that nonsense in my presence boy?! You are defying the Shirogane clan!" He spat out as he seemed to slightly grunt in pain.
"This isn't what we do as a Shirogane!" Tatsuya argued. "We were meant to protect not just the family but the people! You have took that path beyond what it truly meant!"
"SILENCE YOURSELF!" He stood up, "You… you are no longer a member of the Shirogane clan… I exile you from my name!"
"You're name?" Naomi got out, raising her head, "You are not the will of the Shirogane clan. You are just a relic wanting to stay around…. And as the actual blood member of this clan. I disregard your will."
Tatsuya, Nathan, and Mrs. Shirogane along with the other members of the clan nodded in agreement. "As the next head of the clan, you are to step down," Tatsuya announced.
The current head of the clan gritted his old teeth until a buzz occurred in his mind. He held his head as he grunted in pain.
"Father… something is up…" Nathan realized.
The head began to lose his balance as he shoves the others away, limping outside of the manor as the others quickly followed. Outside, they saw the head of the clan soon covered in a familiar virus as it soon formed into a large Bugster in the shape of a castle tower, but with four legs.
"He's infected?" Tatsuya got out, before he frowned as he turned to Naomi and Cody, "You two. You need to deal with this clearly."
"Ri- wait, two?"
Naomi giggled as she presented the Gamer Driver. "My surgery finished earlier today."
Flashback…
A Few Weeks Ago….
"Naomi…" Nathan called out to his adoptive sister.
"Hai?"
"Here… I think you should be the one to use this." He slowly presented her the Gamer Driver and Taddle Quest Gashat.
Her eyes widen, "But… didn't dad give it to you to be the next heir?" She questioned.
"Yes but I want you to use the power of Brave to fight. While I am to become the next heir, I want you to help us fight the Bugsters." He said to her.
"You… really think I can do that?" She got out.
"As the next heir, trust you, Naomi…" he admitted. "Father also agreed on this."
Naomi blinked as she smiled, taking the Gashat as she nodded, "But~. I'd have a better name for me upon using this." She said.
"Woah! That's awesome! You're the new Brave?" Cody got out.
"Actually, it's Lady Brave." She corrected before pressing the Gashat.
[TADDLE QUEST!]
The blue game field appeared as it soon spread out of the area, along with the several treasure chests that the game came with. Cody smirked though, knowing to help as well as he took out his Gashat, pressing it as his game field formed along with the several blocks.
[MIGHTY ACTION X!]
"Ready, Naomi?" Cody called to her.
"Yep!" She then glanced at Nathan, giving him a wink.
Nathan sighed irritably, "She doesn't give up does she?" He asked.
"Nope. Guess she inherited it from me." Mrs. Shirogane giggled. "Same thing I did with Tatsuya, isn't that right?" Tatsuya looked away with an embarrassed look.
With the two, they got into their stances with their Gashat. "Henshin!"
[GASHATTO!]
The energy rings formed around them before they chose their respective character selection.
[LET'S GAME! MECCHA GAME! MUCCHA GAME! WHAT'S YOUR NAME?]
[I'M A KAMEN RIDER!]
The character selection soon fused into the two, as the two riders soon donned onto their LV 1 forms, with Cody drawing out his mallet, and Lady Brave drawing out her short sword, ready for the fight against the Bugster.
"Let's beat this Bugster!" Cody called out.
"Hai!" Lady Brave agreed before the two charge towards the giant Bugster. They avoided the arrows it brought forth as the heiress used her small shield to block some of the attacks before cutting down one of its legs. Cody used the blocks near by as a platform as he jumped past the energy wall before flying at the Bugster and kicking it to the ground. He then used the mallet to break through the wall, giving some more room for Lady Brave to charge ahead.
"HA!" She yelled, striking it down at a fast pace.
"How about a double strike?" Cody offered, landing next to her.
"Sure thing," Naomi nodded as the two rushed in one last time, leaping to the air before they soon brought down their weapons, destroying the large Bugsters with a double team attack. After it exploded, the remains of the Bugsters viruses formed, becoming foot soldiers that wore Mage-like robes and the Bugsters in the middle stood out from the rest.
It was red in color with white trimmings on its body. From the waist down, it had a coat-like piece that was also red in color. Its head was almost like a demon but a little less menacing, while it had one single large claw that was holding a staff. Around it's joints were certain symbols and glyphs on them, as they resonated light and magical power.
"So… you think you can best us?" The Bugster questioned, "Fools! My magic is unbeatable. And I will rein as king here!"
"Ugh.. great. We're facing against AranBura." Cody groaned.
"You know this wack job?" Lady Brave turned to him.
He nodded, "He's one of the few Grand Mages in Taddle Quest. He represents fire and destruction due to his magic prowess, and claims to be the ruler of the land. In reality, he's just a mage who thinks he's tough but is easy beaten by simple tricks." he informed her.
"Tricks huh?" Naomi repeated. "Then let's access our level 2 forms! Skill: level 2!"
"Dai-Henshin!" Cody called out.
[GACHAN! LEVEL UP!]
A Blue field appeared in front of her before passing through. As it did, it soon made a doorway in front of the rider before it soon popped open up, revealing the new armor and the tune for it. While Cody jumped, flipped and kicked into the air before both rider's armor broke apart.
[TADDLE! MEGURU! TADDLE! MEGURU! TADDLE QUEST!/MIGHTY JUMP! MIGHT KICK! MIGHTY, MIGHTY ACTION X!]
Cody soon landed on the ground, striking a pose as he stands up and looks at the doorway that was formed from Lady Brave's Level Up field. The doors soon opened, and while the design was still the same, there was now a bit more skinnier on her person. As well as a sash wrapped around her waist as it hung to the left side of her hip. The top portion that was around her waist had a small buckle with Brave's symbol on it, while the one hanging on her hip revealed the symbol for the Shirogane clan.
"So, how's it feel to, 'Level Up'?" Cody smirked softly.
"Well..." she glanced at the new cloth on her hip. "I preferred something more battle ready like Otou-san's." She sighed before she brandished her Gashacon Sword once again. "But I'll take care of that later." She charged towards AranBura while Cody fought the grunts.
"Hah! BURN!" The Bugster commanded as two spell seals form below the two, before they soon erupted into an explosion. "Ha! Easy as always."
"Really?" The Bugster quickly turns around, only to be struck by Lady Brave. "You had a two second delay for it to happen." She struck it across the chest diagonally.
"And thanks to your stunt." Cody said, landing next to her, "You just destroyed your minions." He said, pointing to the pile of ash, "See? Easily beaten by simple tricks."
"Why you…!"
"Say, how about a double weapon finish?" Cody asked, holding up his weapon.
"He's mine to deal with," Lady Brave said as she pressed the button on her blade. The fiery blade soon changed into an ice-colored blade, the freezing cold emitting from it.
"HO! I forgot it can use ice and fire powers!" Cody remembered.
"Now…" she presented her Gashat. "Time to show it who they are messing with." She quickly slams it into her sword as ice began to form a path to the Bugster.
"What the?! You better not!" Just as it raised its staff, his body froze.
[TADDLE! CRITICAL FINISH!]
She then swung it once, creating an ice path as she soon slide onto it, rapidly approaching the frozen Buster as she made a single swipe upon passing. It soon broke apart and erupted into an icy explosion, leaving only some frost left.
[GAME CLEAR!]
The game roulette began spin around Lady Brave before stopping on Taddle Quest and placing on the 'Game Cleared' sign on it before fading away. She spun her blade before she slowly sheathed her blade like a samurai. Removing the Gashat, the armor vanishes as she sighed. "Another Bugster dealt with." The game field soon vanished as the head of the Shirogane clan slowly woke up, only to see Naomi place her new blade near his throat. He growled in anger at this, "I want you to apologize to Onii-sama."
"And…. if I don't, child?"
Naomi pressed further, "Then you will regret it. Onii-sama may have a Quirk but he showed all of us what he can do. You just don't accept it for who he is. You don't want someone like him to be the heir. But all of us know he is capable. So apologize, now."
He growled and spat but turned ot Nathan, "I'm sorry….." He said unconvincingly.
Nathan huffed as he glared at the old man, "Yeah, you are."
Tatsuya approached his father as he knelt down, "Now you understand. Look where it ended up to? You nearly died from a virus and look who saved you? My daughter defeated it just to save you. Now step down and let me take care of things. Father… I know how much the clan means to you, believe me. You didn't want the generation to die off but look at me, look at your grandkids." He gestured to the said two. "Don't you think that it is time to move on…? To allow the next generation of the clan to not just help the rest of the Shirogane but to help you as well…?"
The head of the clan looked at his son and sighed, "Maybe.. I have gotten soft…. Fine. We'll step down from the clan…." He agreed, though obvious he wanted to remain. But for the sake of his son's word, he'll stay put.
Tatsuya smiled as he placed his hand on his father's shoulder. The now former head of the clan now felt old memories from this. How he helped his son become a fine warrior, and now… he finally realized how much he has done. "I… I am sorry… I shouldn't have took it too far."
"It's okay father," Tatsuya assured. "I think the best choice is to be more familiar with my son before that day comes. Don't hate him for what he has but truly see him as one of us."
"I… I understand."
After everything has settled, Tatsuya and his wife were the new head of the clan with Nathan officially declared as the heir. Naomi seemed the most excited about it.
Speaking of which…
"Can you please let go, Naomi?" Nathan groaned as she nuzzles his left arm since his right arm was still in the cast. The two were eating lunch in UA since Nathan had to go over the student's work but can't since Naomi was clinging to his writing arm.
"Nope! You are the heir of the clan and it is nice like this," she nuzzles.
"I have work to do… I can't be your hugging toy all day, everyday." He sighed. "And they keep glaring at us." He motioned to the jealous third year female students glared at Naomi while the second and first year male students glared at Nathan.
"They have to know you are mine," she replied with a wink.
"Why me?" He sighed.
From afar, the other chuckled softly, "Well, at least she now has a bigger reason to stay around school" Ochako smiled.
"Izuku, do you really have to jot down everything I told you about that fight? Including Naomi's level 2 form?" Cody questioned the teen.
"Since Naomi is using that armor she still has the same power of Brave like her dad!" He refuted as he wrote down the notes. "I never got a chance to see the LV 2 form either!"
Cody sighed, "Alright…" He then flinched, as he turned to his side to see Mina hugging his arm happily, "Uh… Mina? Why are you hugging my arm like this?"
"Since Naomi is doing it why not me?" She giggled, "I also gotta protect my man!"
"Ugh...fine, fine. Though, we are still on for our date tonight, right?" He asked her.
She nodded and smiled, "I already bought the movie, so we can enjoy it completely!" She smiled, pecking his cheek as the others sweatdropped softly.
"So… what is coming up for class tomorrow, anyways?" Izuku asked.
"Some sort of mock battle," Cody shrugged. "Only thing I do know is that we'll have to get our own Superhero Suits… I still don't even know what to wear when I'm not in my armor." He sighed softly.
"Oh right…" Izuku gulped.
"Relax, Izuku! You'll do great, I know it!" Ochako smiled at him.
"R-Really?" He responded with a blush.
"Out of everyone, I think you are working the hardest." Ochako said to him.
Izuku uses the book to hide the flustered look, while Cody chuckled. He smirked, leaning into Mina, "He so likes her." He whispered.
"Yep!"
Cody smiled as he reached in his pocket, to bring out his phone as Poppy formed on the screen, "Hm? What's up Poppy?" He asked her. She had her cheeks puffed, her face red with either anger or jealousy. In her hands was that same mallet she sometimes uses.
"Uh… Poppy?"
"You idiot!" She cried out, as she swung her mallet as it soon flew through his phone, smacking him in the face hard enough for him to see stars. She huffed before soon leaving the cyberspace within his phone, only leaving the others to help him out from the daze.
From the table, Nathan sighed, "Jealous as she can be…"
A/N: Hello minna! Welp! Brave's new bearer is now chosen! Hope you liked what I did? Truth be told, while I know if someone just uses the Gashat, nothing changes. I wanted to make at least some type of small change due to her possessing it. So, it was either the small sash around her waist, or a skirt. :/ I know it's not much but I wanted to make something different by her using it.
Next chap though, we'll finally be getting to an actual episode! Yay! XD I know it's been a long running, but like I said, I wanted to add more chaps here for better development, interactions, and more world building into this story I have. So, I do hope you all understand this reason still?
Now, time for answers! Yes. I do have ideas for the two Legend Rider Gashat's already made for this story. I do have other surprises, but that is it. I won't be adding in anymore Legend Rider Gashats into this story than Drive and Ichigou. When they'll be added? Well, personally. I think Drive will happen later on, once Genm/Dan is revealed to this cast in the story. Ichigou is still unknown, but it will happen.
And as for Lazer? It'll be soon. Maybe after Chap 8 or 9? Still deciding. But I do have the rider idea planned. And heck, maybe I'll add some hints into the next chap just for teasing you all? XD
So until then, later minna!