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My Hero Academia: A Hero's Torch
Chapter 11: Relief Of The Beat
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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!
As the night was still brewing across the sky, within the Shirogane household, everything was calm and peaceful. Not only it has been a few hours since Nathan finally injured Graphite, but also it gave him motivation to find a way to finally end Graphite. That being said in his room, he was sleeping but he wasn't alone in the room.
Naomi was there with him, a smile on her face and cuddled up in the bed, basking in an afterglow after their round they had. The two young teens had some 'alone time' and had their first moment. It was something for both of them to remember.
Naomi gently raised her head to look at the sniper, seeing him still sleeping peacefully. She knew the sniper had been through enough in the past already. And she wanted to help him soothe the pain, wanting to help him focus on other things than revenge.
But… she still felt afraid.
She grasp his warm body, not wanting to lose that. The sniper was so kind to her when they met. Taken into the household and even raised as a fellow Shirogane. She was afraid of losing him from revenge. While he doesn't show it, he still radiates a need to end the draconic Bugster who took everything from him. She clings to him because she doesn't want to let him go. Not from emotions but for concern.
"Nathan…. I promise… I'll protect you no matter what… I'll keep your heart warm…" Naomi said softly, holding him more as she soon drifted off to sleep.
Though, outside in the garden, Tatsuya was on the phone, and he seem desperate, "Please! I know that you can do anything, All-Might. Just give me some closure here!" He demanded.
"What you're asking is in the realms of being a god. I am nothing like that, Tatsuya, you know it." All-Might responded, "You're still in grief over losing your friend. You already went too far with taking your anger out on your students, and even Kaizer. You need to let go…. Let his spirit rest in peace."
Tatsuya gripped the phone tightly, "I can't let this go… I just can't…"
"Then what? Take more of your stages out on your students? On Cody and his father? I saw what happened and that was uncalled for to do, Tatsuya." All-Might frowned. "Even if keeping that Bugster alive was the wrong call, just removing what you gave wasn't right and you know it."
"He would have lead to his own wife's death if he tried to study that Bugster."
"And he realized and regretted his decision. But he wasn't far off to study them in order to fully get rid of them." All-Might added on. "The Bugster's are very dangerous already, and if we don't find their source and put a stop to it, this will be a never ending fight."
"The only way to find that source is Patient Zero and there has been no luck."
"Which, Tora tried to find before falling to that dark version." All-Might sighed, "At least try to not take your stages out on the students…. And I expect you to apologize to Cody and his father. They deserve that much over the recent incident."
Tatsuya was silent. "I'll apologize…" While it was true he had to apologize, he was still unsure about handing the Gashats and Gamer Driver.
"Good… See you in the morning good friend. And please… take it easy." All-Might said before hanging up for the night.
(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.
As the morning started, Naomi was making her way into school, her head lowered as she seemed deep in thought about Nathan. A worried frown was on her face as she continued before reaching her locker to grab her necessary items and more. Though as she stood there, a few other girls and boys were near by, whispering. But she already knew what they were talking about.
"Naomi Shirogane... That heiress ticks me off..."
"I know... Not to mention how much she clings to her, 'Onii-sama', it's pitiful."
"While the guy is lucky to have a cute girl like her, yeah I agree it's bad."
This was the same thing ever since the second day at school for her. She could tell others were not liking the two, even more towards her. Rumors even started to spread that she was simply blackmailing or even stalking Nathan. At worst cases they could only say that she relies on him too much, to where without him she wouldn't even be here without that recommendation.
And usually she doesn't pay it any mind, but lately? Her mind started to question if it was true? Was she truly relying on him to where she can't hold her own without him? The young Shirogane shook her head. That really can't be it. She was the heiress of the Shirogane Clan, a clan of heroes and even more so a clan of warriors that have been standing strong throughout the ages of this world. She can do this on her own... Right?
She turned her head softly to see the few talking about her, as they flinched and rushed off towards their class, most likely thinking she would cut them down. And normally, she would only glare but right now? She just wanted these rumors to stop.
The young heiress continued to make to her class, while it was lively as ever, she sat down and waited for class to start. As she does, those comments started to plague her mind once more as she tried to shake it off.
'You can do this... You're not relying on him...'
Later on in the day, Cody and his friends were eating U.A Academy. It was a peaceful day as they were enjoying their lunch. As they eat, they noticed something.
"Hey Naomi, where's Nathan?" Cody asked, only to see her silent for a bit. "Naomi?"
The young Shirogane flinched, most likely snapping out of her trance, "Oh, he went to grab his laptop. He left it in the classroom."
"Oh," Cody nodded. "You know I realized that he looked tired when we saw him. Did something happened?"
"Hmm… maybe~." she giggled softly, "But it's a secret between him and myself."
"Was he awake because of his computer work?"
"Yeah," Naomi said but they didn't know it was a lie.
"Come to think of it… what is he even working on in that computer? He has been so focused on that whenever he has a chance," Izuku said.
"Well… I did take a peek on his computer work when he was asleep," Naomi confessed.
"Well? What was it?" Poppy asked, from the handheld Cody had on the table.
"Something about… 'Patient Zero'? Don't know what that means." She answered.
"Patient Zero?" Cody said with confusion as he looked at Poppy, "Any ideas on that?"
"Well I recall in medical terms Patient Zero is basically the person of origin of… a disease…" she trailed off, her voice becoming quiet and realized what it meant.
"Hm? What was that Poppy?" Cody asked, unable to hear what she said.
"J-Just the main source of what caused a sickness."
"Odd… why would he be looking into that stuff?" Mina asked.
"None of your business," They see Nathan with his computer in hand with a frown. "And how did you know I was even studying about it?"
"Uh… Just a guess?" Cody said as they all shrugged.
"Asuna." Nathan questioned.
"I-It wasn't me this time! I swear!" She shook her head.
"Then who? You guys better not lie."
"It was me, Onii-sama….." Naomi stood up, "I told them since I took a accidental peak at it last night."
"You… what?" Nathan got out.
"I only saw what you were looking up, but nothing more. I was wondering what it was and my curiosity got the better of me." She said, bowing for an apology.
"Ugh… I need to keep my laptop off next time before I sleep…" Nathan grumbled. "As for the rest of you, don't remember any of what Naomi told you."
"Hm? What were we talking about?" Ochako asked, unsure what went on as she was busy with her phone.
Nathan stared with a deadpanned look before he rubbed the bridge of his nose. "If you guys need me I am heading out for the day."
"Eh?"
"I am taking a small break since I have important matters." He explained. "Right now, Mr. sleepy eyes said that you have a writing test coming up as well." Cody and his friends groaned due to hearing about an upcoming test. "Suck it up. It's just a simple test is all. I will be back in a few days. And Cody."
"Y-Yes Nathan?"
"Make sure you don't mess up alright?"
"I'll try my best." He nods, understanding the situation.
Nathan nodded before he picks up his laptop and leaves the cafeteria.
"Wonder what that was all about?" Mina whispered to them.
"No idea…. Maybe it's something to do with that 'Patient Zero' thing?" Izuku whispered back.
"Makes me wonder…" Cody pondered. "He has been doing this since that Dark Ex-Aid attacked during the mock battle."
"Maybe… he's patient zero?" Izuku noted. "Why else would he work with the Bugsters?"
Cody crossed his arms, "If that were true then wouldn't he be a Bugster?" They were all quiet. "Ugh… this is so confusing… just what does Nathan know to this? I'm honestly worried… first Tatsuya's friend and now that Dark Ex-Aid is threatening Nathan as if there is something he found about the dark rider's doings."
"If he does…. Why doesn't he share it with us?" Poppy questioned, pointing out the obvious. Why didn't Nathan share them any new info that he learned? Did… he not trust them enough?
Even Naomi wondered the same. Her adopted brother knows something and it is putting him in danger. It made her worried. Ever since he saved her, she overheard how he was threatened by the dark Rider since.
"We'll try to find out later. We should head to class." Tenya informed.
"Alright," Cody sighed before he and the others put their trays away. Naomi stared at her empty plate. "Hey Naomi, are you coming along?"
"Huh? Oh, r-right," she nodded before following the others since her classroom was before theirs.
"Say... does anyone else notice something wrong with Naomi?" The young blonde asked.
"It's most likely due to the rumors." Mina said.
"Rumors?" Izuku added.
"Mhm, some are spreading rumors, most likely to break her spirit." Ochako nodded, "They're saying she's either stalking Nathan or blackmailing him. Though, it's mostly because some are jealous or don't like her."
"Even worse, some just say she's too clingy to where without him, she can't do anything... It's sickening to see people say suck things." Mina crossed her arms with a huff.
"That is school for you..." Cody sighed, "Where drama and problems always arise... I just hope she doesn't take it seriously. We all know she's capable."
The group nodded softly as they all went to their own classes.
Snipe was looking through his rifle from the tower, using his Quirk, seeing Kuroto's computer from a very long distance. While he couldn't be seen by the man, it gave him time to watch or hear what he does. He did leave a small bug after all.
He looked over his shoulder, pressing a few keys as his laptop turned on, displaying data and files he currently collected and recorded.
"2 hours and so far i got some luck…" Snipe sighed. He had the urge to rub his eyes but he chose to prevent it since he can't keep his eyes off.
Kuroto then did something different, he seemed to have…. Looped? Snipe rubbed his eyes as he looked again, showing Kuroto walking into his office before sitting down and started to type away once more.
He focused on his Quirk more with his rifle, his vision sharpening to see Kuroto opening a file in the computer.
"Level… X?" Snipe muttered under his helmet. "What is that guy up to?" He focused more and noticed something. He sees Kuroto… talking to someone?
He noticed the other person wearing a dark jacket as the large collar hid his neck, idly playing a handheld console. "Who the heck is he…" he stared and took a few photos with the scope.
The person continued for a moment before he smirked and looked over towards Snipe, waving at him.
"That guy can see me from all the way here?" Snipe gasped. He knew his Quirk allowed him to see and shoot from very far while Kuroto didn't see him and yet the teen can? How?
He lowered his rifle, wondering just what is going on. "Something really is off… that guy… Level X…" he listed. He placed in what he gathered into his laptop and a backup USB.
"Leaving so soon, Snipe?" A chilling, familiar voice called out behind him.
He quickly swerved with his rifle, aimed at Graphite. "You again." He growled, clutching his laptop close while he secretly placed the USB in his holster pocket. "I thought something was up. Who was that teen and what is this about a Level X?"
"Hmph… As if you'll find out…." Graphite spat out, drawing his blades, "You're not leaving here alive… Or at least conscious…."
Smile growled until he brought out LV 3 Gashat. "Then I will fight like last time."
"Now this is no fun…" Another voice called out as Snipe turned to see the other male there, now in front of him.
"How did…" Snipe got out.
"Maybe it'll be better if your new 'lover' tries us out?" He said, before static formed around him and in moments rushed at Snipe, striking him down.
Snipe cried out in pain, the laptop sliding across the ground. He quickly checked his pocket holster, hiding the relief before he aimed at the teen but Graphite stopped him, causing him to shoot the air before elbowing his helmet. He stumbled as his health was down 65%.
Graphite then drew an 'X' in the air before sending his most powerful attack at the Rider, "Roaring Dragon Fang!" He cried out, the attack hitting Snipe dead-center at close range.
Snipe rolled across the ground and coughed, his health now at 10%. He weakly reached for the laptop and shoved it away, sliding under the large machine. Seeing it hidden, he had relief but he felt Graphite picking him up by the neck.
"Goodnight, bastard…." Graphite chuckled, slamming the rider into the ground and canceling his transformation, leaving him unconscious in the Bugster's hand. "Thanks for that, Parad."
He sees the teen playing his handheld console. "Hm?"
"Ugh… never mind…" The two walk away, unaware that Snipe hid his laptop and backup USB for safety.
A few days passed as Cody was playing around with the pencil, keeping it standing with his finger. He glanced at the empty seat next to the teacher's desk. Nathan told them he will be gone for a day but it has been a week already.
Naomi though, was worried sick. Right now, she was staying with Cody's family for now, since her father and everyone else at the Shirogane clan went out to search for Nathan, even though they haven't found any trace of him… yet. Not to mention, the comments about her have been increasing as of lately she too started to believe it. Already failing in a few practical exams All-Might and Tatsuya gave out. She was starting to believe the comments were true.
"Hey… I'm sure they'll find him this time…" Mina reassured her.
"But… he has been gone for a whole week…" Naomi said. "Just where did he go…?"
"Maybe he found something important and dealing with it? Don't look so down." Mina tried to cheer her up.
"I'm worried about Onii-sama…" Naomi muttered sadly, as she covered her face softly. "Along with how right everyone is about me..."
"Your Dad and the others will find him, Naomi," Cody assured. "You just have to give it time…"
"But for how long?"
"I…. I wish I knew… But we'll be here for you Naomi. We're your friends after all." He said with a soft smile. "And don't give into those comments, you'll just make your paranoia worse."
"But... they're right."
"No they aren't!" Cody shouted, snapping her out of this trance she put herself in. "You're strong, Naomi... And you don't rely on him."
"But you saw those results!"
"Only because you let yourself believe their comments to be true." He responded, "You don't rely on him to where it affects you. You only rely on him for emotional support, and at best only when you two need one another to function. But that doesn't mean that without him you're nothing."
She lowered her head until they heard knocking on the door. Cody stood up before walking over to the door. When he opened it, he saw…
"Mr. Tatsuya?" He noticed he was carrying a disk. "What happened?"
"They left us a message…"
Tatsuya entered before placing in the CD into the computer. When the screen appeared, it showed Nathan unconscious and held up by chains.
"Onii-sama!" Naomi cried out.
Standing near him was none other than Graphite, but also… someone new. It was a young teen with short brown hair, along with a blue t-shirt underneath a black coat that had a coat tail, along with wires around his arms, with the forearms having pink longsleeves where his thumbs stuck out of. His pants were light purple with several pixels and colors on it and complete with two black boots.
"Who is that guy?" Izuku noticed.
"To you humans, I am leaving this message to warn you all to step off," Graphite threatened. "You are stepping into something you should never learn about." He points at Nathan. "Much like this damn bastard."
"So! We decided to make this a game! You win, you get Snipe and this Gashat!" The mysterious man held up the Doremifa Beat Gashat, "Lose? And well…. Game Over for you."
"That's the Level 3 Gashat!"
"How… did they get it?" Izuku pondered.
"And furthermore, anyone tries to save him without us noticing? Well… hehe…" he brought out the Bone Fang and embedded the blade into Nathan's shoulder, not only waking him but causing him to scream in pain. "You get the idea."
"Onii-sama!" Naomi cried out, growling at the Bugster.
"Calm down, Naomi…" Cody placed his hand on her.
"We have to save Onii-sama!"
"I know, but we can't be rash on this…." Cody said to her.
"And Ex-Aid?" The mysterious male said, making the young blonde turn to the screen, "Let's have some fun?" He smiled before the video ended.
"How… did he know me?" Cody questioned.
"Must be one of the allies to the Bugsters if he knew." Tenya said. "Just why did they go after Snipe?"
"I think… he found something that literally forced them to take him." Cody muttered. "Let's go save Nathan."
"I'm coming along!" Naomi said, standing up.
"As are we!" Mina and the others said.
"No… you kids can't go…" Tatsuya shook his head, "It's too dangerous…. Including those who aren't riders. You'll get infected…. The Gamer Riders are the only ones specialized against the Bugsters."
"But-"
"I am doing this for your safety. Your families would be devastated if something were to happen to you." He said.
"But we can't sit around!" Naomi argued. "Onii-sama is-"
"No… you're all too young to face against villains like this…" All-Might said, walking in.
"All-Might? Why are you here?" Izuku asked.
"To help save Nathan…. It's obvious that these villains are much more smarter than we thought… So it requires actual heroes to stop them…" All-Might explained.
"What if those Bugsters infect you guys?" Ochako asked.
"They tried once before and failed!" All-Might bellowed, flexing himself, "Seems my Quirk is too strong for them to truly handle."
"One tough immune system…" Cody whistled.
"That's why only I can go, asides from Tatsuya. So you all stay put and make sure you head home." He warned them as he and Tatsuya quickly left and closed the door. The students looked at each other but for Naomi, she slowly gripped her skirt tightly. She just couldn't stand back and see Nathan hurt.
She had to do what is right. And this would prove to herself that she can do this on her own.
Nathan held back the pain as he stared at Graphite as the strange teen was sitting on a table while dark Ex-Aid was glaring at him.
"Just where is that damn computer you kept!"
"Ain't telling you squat, Kuroto." He spat onto Dark Ex-Aid's visor. "I know you have something planned and the fact you plan on making a Level X Gashat."
The Dark Ex-Aid growled, stabbing him in the shoulder, making the teen scream, "I can kill you right now and end this mess…. Just like how Tora tried to search for what he could not understand…"
"Let me guess…" he grinned. "The origin of the virus. This Patient Zero."
"Yeah…. Seems he did leave something… To which I'll remove as well…" He growled, twisting the blade slowly. Nathan screamed in pain as blood was leaking from his shirt. "You won't learn about it. I won't allow it."
"I… won't… tell… you…" Nathan gritted in pain. "You go… to.. Hell…"
"No… You…" Dark Ex-Aid said, plunging the blade into Nathan's side.
Nathan's vision was slowly becoming a blur from his loss of blood before he passed out. The dark rider growled, turning to Parad and Graphite, "Search for my data!" He demanded.
They nodded before leaving the area in search for it, unaware of its true place it was hidden.
Naomi sneaked around the UA campus, knowing that what she was doing was violating what her father just told them not to do. She knew she was defying his words, but someone she truly cares for is at stake and she didn't care what happened as long as she knew he was safe.
She hid behind a tree, noticing All-Might looking at a paper, no doubt location of where the enemy was keeping Nathan. She knew her brother was a Hero much like the other teachers which was the reason why All-Might had to handle the situation. A few others wanted to assist as well but when it comes to Bugsters, All-Might was one of the only few to handle what they can do due to their virus.
She watched the mighty hero leave the campus, promoting her to follow secretly.
"You can't go at this alone…"
The young girl turned to see Cody and Poppy there, "Nathan is our friend too. Plus, you could use more help." Poppy smiled, "I know he means a lot to you, but you are only one person… Let us help."
"My father taught me enough to handle situations." Naomi said. "I have to save Nathan. I may be one person but if anything I learned about going against an enemy alone from Nathan."
"But you'll only fall. You're dealing with the same Bugster who could take on even those with LV 3. We won't let you get killed." Cody said.
"I don't care!" Cody flinched upon hearing her tone. This was ever a first to hear her so angered and her iris were yellow, showing how serious she was. "Onii-sama is everything to me and I won't let those Bugsters harm him any further than they already have! He has shown enough will to stand and not give up but I know he is still in pain!"
"We know…" Poppy said softly, walking over to her, "We know how much you love him. As well as how much he's inspired you. We're not trying to back you out of this, we only want to help. After all, who else could save him but you?" The idol girl smiled.
"Sides, you need someone to run a distraction against those two to get to Nathan. Why else would we do this, along with them?" Cody said pointing behind her. Near by, Izuku and the others were talking to both All-Might and Tatsuya, distracting them as Toru quickly pocketed the location before she sneakily walked over and handed it to Naomi.
"Here. Make sure you guys stay safe? We all want Nathan back." Toru said to Naomi, smiling, spite them not being able to see it.
Naomi looks at them incredulously, seeing they were helping her rescue Nathan. "Thank you." She thanked.
"Now save our teacher assistant, alright?" Toru hugged the young Shirogane with the young Shirogane nodded.
"Let's get going. We don't have long." Cody reminded her. Naomi nodded before they quickly left the campus to the location of her adoptive brother.
"Kids, kids. Calm down. We can't let you know about the mission." All-Might said, trying to get them to relax and let them to save Nathan. "Please go back to your classes."
"But he is in danger!"
"Yeah! We have to help the teacher assistant!"
"And let you kids get hurt or infected? You'll do more harm than good…" Tatsuya crossed his arms.
"Easy, Tatsuya…. Remember, take it easy on your grief." All-Might reminded, muttering to the veteran so the kids didn't hear that.
Tatsuya took a deep breath until he realized something. "Wait a minute… where is my daughter?" He noticed.
"Hm? Who?" Mina and the other girls said in unison, tilting their heads innocently.
"Where is Naomi?" Tatsuya frowned.
"Maybe she went home?" Mina shrugged. Tatsuya stared intensely at the group, making them flinch.
"Kids… you must not lie," All-Might crossed his arms. "Tell the truth."
"They're on their way to save your son…." Bakugou said, his arms crossed and near by, "They were distracting you before ghost girl took your information and gave it to your daughter and the Quirkless blondie. They're already gone."
"Bakugou! Why tell them that?!" Ochako shouted at him, angered.
"Hey! This is something you guys shouldn't have butt out on!" He barked.
"You… did…" Tatsuya growled, almost ready to snap before All-Might placed his hand on the veteran, as he took a deep breath and sighed, "Detention for a week. Along with a 10 page essay on hero practices and groups."
They all groaned while Tatsuya was now concerned. "Darn it, Naomi…" he grumbled.
Cody and Naomi were heading to the location after looking over the note that showed the place. Naomi was very focused as they were getting close.
"Is this the place, Poppy?" Cody asked, looking at his phone with the Bugster inside it.
"This must be the place." Poppy confirmed.
The two teens looked towards the area, showing a destroyed and abandoned military installation, showing several battle scars from the wars of long past. Fitting for Nathan and his hold up. Including the place for the fight as it is far from the public for them to go full out. Even if the Bugsters didn't care about them.
"Let's go inside," Naomi said, being the first one to walk ahead.
"Wait up!" Cody called out before following her.
They continued their way further into the building, as they soon notice a few Grunt Bugsters walking around, weapons in hand and ready to attack anyone on sight. This made their venture a bit more complicated as they had to go through this slowly without the alarms going off.
"Great… should've expected this…" Cody groaned out. "Just how are we going to get to Nathan without raising any alarms? Any ideas Poppy?"
"I… I don't know." Poppy admitted.
Cody began to ponder, knowing they didn't have long before something worse could happen to Nathan. The young rider then stood up, "I'll draw their attention…." Cody said to her.
"What? But Cody-" Poppy started until Cody interrupted her.
"The longer we wait, the more trouble he could be in. If I distract them, they'll focus only on me, not knowing about you. So it gives you plenty of time to rescue him." Cody responded to her. "I might even be targeted by Graphite…"
Naomi bit her lip but she knew very well that Graphite and Nathan have a history. She needed the opportunity to rescue her adoptive brother. "Just… be careful."
Cody nodded before he was the first to leave while Naomi secretly made her way to Nathan. He walked over before shouting at the Bugsters, "HEY!" He called out, earning their attention as he strapped his driver on and activated his Gashat.
[MIGHTY ACTION X!]
The game field formed as several boxes flew out into the area as Cody smirked, "Catch me if you can." He taunted, inserting his Gashat as the Bugster sounded out chasing after him.
Seeing them focused on Cody, Naomi continued her way to the main room. She looked left and right before she explored more. Just as she was about to turn a corner, she heard voices.
"What!? You couldn't find it!?" She peeked to see the Dark Ex-Aid looking at Graphite and the strange teen.
"That annoyance hid it well." He glanced at something. "Damn human knew we would go after the computer."
"FOOLS! YOU'RE ALL FOOLS!" Dark Ex-Aid shouted out in anger, shooting off at the ground. "Search again…"
"While we could… Ex-Aid is here. And I want to have my fun…." The mysterious teen smiled, almost excited that the gaming genius is here before disappearing.
"HA!" Cody cried out, slashing and impaling the Bugster grunts that came to him. They were easily distracted as the young rider slashed and ran away from the troops that kept coming after him. "Plan worked, let's just hope the big buys came as well."
"Just be careful Cody." Poppy warned him through his phone.
"Heh, will do Poppy." The young rider chuckled.
Upon stopping he soon held up his weapon as he started to attack the Bugsters that came closer to him. He blocked and struck them before he used his Gashat's power to spawn a few platforms to jump away, drawing their attention more as they chased him. They followed the rider through the platforms he made in the space they were at and through the air as they came across a large area that was nothing but the blocks from the Gashat.
He taunted them as he sat there one on block, waiting for them as they charged ahead. As they reached him, he soon jumped back before breaking the block he was sitting on, as it spawned out the Multiply power up as he took it within himself. He was ready for them as did this to easily be rid of them for now.
[MULTIPLY!]
He soon created 9 clones of himself, bringing a total of 10 versions of the rider. Cody soon rushed ahead, blade ready as with one slash, he erased the Bugster troops with nothing remaining of them. He soon sighed before the platforms quickly formed a staircase back to the ground as he walked downward safely.
"All done. Let's now see if Naomi saved Nathan yet?" Cody said.
"Why on earth would you bother with them, Ex-Aid?"
Cody soon flinched before turning around as he now noticed a unfamiliar teen sitting there with a delighted smile on his face. The young rider didn't even hear him nor did Poppy as the teen was unsure about this new person.
"Who are you?" Cody questioned, on guard.
"Heh, you can call me Parad, Ex-Aid." He smiled, "I just wanted to drop by and see you."
"How do you know of me?" The rider questioned.
"Let's save that information and more later. I rather not waste your time with the reveal until we have our duel." Parad said, "It's already making my heart quiver with excitement."
"Duel? Why would I need to duel you?" He questioned.
"Heh, you'll know in good time, Ex-Aid. So please, don't disappoint me." Parad smiled before vanishing into pixels.
Cody stood there as he was surprised he could do that. Was it a Quirk? Or was this 'Parad' an enemy? Either way, he didn't have time to think about it for now as he rushed off, seeing if Naomi needed help, or if he needed to distract more Bugsters.
Naomi clenched her wrapped katana tightly. She glanced more and her eyes widened in horror. Chained against the railing Nathan but his entire shirt was bloodied, bruise on his cheek even a gash on his chest. Her eyes slowly became yellow as she gripped the katana, tears spilling from her eyes before she unsheathed it and rushed towards the mysterious teen.
But once she raised it and swung the blade down, a blast of energy shot out, pushing her away as the Dark Rider turned to her, "Great... And Lady Brave joined us as well… Perfect." He frowned at her as the other two turned to her.
"Let him go!" She demanded in anger.
"Hmph, as if we will. He's as good as dead since he passed out yesterday from our last attack." Graphite scoffed, "And as if you could do a thing, little Shirogane."
She growled and brought out her Gamer Driver, placing it on her waist before bringing forth her Gashat.
[TADDLE QUEST!]
The screen and game field formed before she glared at the enemy. "Henshin!"
[GASHATTO!]
[LET'S GAME! MECCHA GAME! MUCCHA GAME! WHAT'S YOUR NAME?]
[I'M A KAMEN RIDER!]
Now in her level 1 form, she grabs the handle of the belt. "Exceeding into Skill Set Level 2!" She declared, opening the panel up.
[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.
[TADDLE! MEGURU! TADDLE! MEGURU! TADDLE QUEST!]
Now in her level 2 form, she brought out her Gashacon Sword while keeping her katana in the other hand. "You will pay for hurting my Onii-sama!" She roared.
Graphite chuckled, blocking her attack and slashing at her, "Your, 'Onii-sama' won't be living much longer.. Same goes for you, girl." He spat out, blocking another swipe as he struck her across the chest, flinging her through a wall. His strength was terrifying, and he was a real danger…. No wonder why Nathan had troubles with this one. He could be stronger than all of the LV3's put together.
She gritted her teeth before she rushed in once more and dodged Graphite's attack before using both blade and struck him across the chest. Using her skills with a katana and the Gashacon Sword.
"Gehh… lousy brat…. Raging Dragon Strike!" Graphite shouted out, sending a large blast of energy at Lady Brave who tried to block it, but ended up failing as the blast hit her hard.
She grunted and slowly stood up. "I am not going to give up!" She yelled. "I won't let you get away with what you did!" Behind her helmet, her eyes focused on the teen sitting on top of the table but not on him entirely, her eyes were focused on the Gashat.
"Even if you could…" The Dark Rider said, holding his weapon at her, "You and he, won't last that long…"
Lady Brave took deep breaths, "Not a chance." Just as the dark rider fired, she quickly dodged the attack with haste and continued to dodge each attack before hopping over them. The rider raised an eyebrow before realizing she was heading towards him. Just as he was about to move away, she slides under the table but she immediately grabbed the Gashat before the mysterious teen could grab it.
"So… this is what you were after? Hmph.. hate to break it to ya, Naomi. But that Gashat is rhythm based. I know about your from your data.. You don't have rhythm." The Dark Rider noted.
"Games may not be my thing," she gripped the Gashat. "But I won't let it bother me! I don't care at all! All that I care is my Onii-sama!"
"Heh, you keep saying that… But here's the thing…. You're just a lapdog around him. Always following under his tail. Never your own being." The Dark rider said to her, "You're nothing without him."
The glass of the windows cracked. "You dare…" the glass cracked further. The mysterious teen moved away from the window knowing that it is a bad sign. "Call me a lapdog!? I may cling to Onii-sama but I am who I am! I not only depend on him but for my friends! I trust them and I am willing to protect them for my own well being! I am myself! A Shirogane!" She brings up the Gashat. "And I won't ever miss a beat!"
[DOREMIFA BEAT!]
A chibi robot floated out of the screen behind her. It was yellow with a DJ disk on top of its hands. For feet it had speakers and on its chest. For eyes, it had pink shades with a mic close to its jaw and a DJ cap on top.
It made a DJ scratch before it floated over to the two, pouring small bubbles and music notes across them all. As they popped, several 'MISS' icons popped up before several small explosions erupted from that, causing damage to them both.
"Time to Exceed into Skill Set Level 3." She declared, placing in the Gashat before closing and opening it back up.
[GASHATTO!]
[GACHANN! GACHAAN! LEVEL UP!]
[TADDLE MEGURU! TADDLE MEGURU! TADDLE QUEST!]
[A-GACHA! DO, DO-RE-MI-FA SO-LA-TI-DO! (YEAH OKAY!) DOREMIFA BEAT~! (TO THE BEAT! TO THE BEAT!)]
The DJ like robot floated to her before he unfolded and attached to her. It soon began to shift and shape into new armor as she now gained a lime green chest piece, a speaker on her left shoulder, and a turntable on her other forearm, along with a DJ cap and pink visor that had a mic on it.
"Time to begin the music." She declared.
"So… you can use Level 3…. You're more valuable than your old man who couldn't even handle LV 3's power…" The Dark Rider noted, amused.
"I'm not like my father. I am myself!" She grabbed the disc and pushed it, making a noise and before they knew it, music began to play. "Never miss a beat!"
Graphite spat out, "Enough of this nuisance…. A Game Over she'll get…" He declared, rushing at her and swinging his blade. But as he does, she dodges it in rhythm and with each swing he missed the knight, unable to hit her as she listened to the beat that was playing.
"Never miss a beat," she grinned as she strikes Graphite before dodging again and delivered another attack. "You have no rhythm."
"Lousy brat!" Graphite growled, waving his blades as he tried to hit her, unable to keep up as she basically was dancing to the beat and delivering blow after blow from each miss hit he did, adding up his 'MISS' count more and more.
"Graphite! Stop it!" The Dark Rider called out.
"Stay out of this, Genm!" Graphite shouted out, not willing to listen.
"You are causing a defeat! The game was designed to-"
"You missed the beats, Graphite," Lady Brave announced. "Game over for you."
Graphite noticed the 'MISS' around him before he looks at Lady Brave. Before he can expect it, an explosion sent the Bugsters flying and crashing into the wall. The damage caused its body to go static for a moment.
"T-This… can't be…!" Graphite gritted his teeth, looking up at the Rider as she took out her Gashat.
"It is," She placed the Gashat into her Gashacon Sword.
[GASHATTO! KIMEWAZA!]
Energy and music notes began to build up in her weapon. "This is for hurting my Onii-sama you monsters!"
[DOREMIFA! CRITICAL FINISH!]
She swung the blade at the three, sending the energy towards them. Graphite did block, but from the Beat Strike he received, he was weakened enough for the blast to hit him hard and send the Bugster flying before he vanished, only leaving the Dark Rider there…. Wait, where was the odd teen?
Lady Brave looked around only to block the dark rider's weapon from a sneak attack, "You best pay attention, girl… I'm your opponent now…" He declared.
"That is what you think, Genm," the Dark Rider quickly looked back but was struck by a blade. He saw Proto-Brave glaring.
"You… how are you using a Proto-Gashat!?"
"Someone lend it to me you can say. Now... get out," he threatened before striking him, sending him crashing out the window.
Lady Brave deactivated her armor before she rushed over to deactivate the machine, causing the chains to release Nathan.
"Naomi!" Cody rushed in but he saw not only Proto-Brave, but Nathan's condition. "My god…"
"Onii-sama, wake up!" Naomi gently shook her adoptive brother. "Onii-sama!"
Tatsuya placed his finger to his neck but his eyes widened. "His pulse is barely going, we have to get him to the hospital, now!"
"I'll contact dad!" Cody said, already dialing as Tatsuya did his best to keep the pulse going. After a bit, an ambulance arrives as Kaizer and a few paramedics rush in to take him to the hospital.
After an hour, everyone was in the hospital, waiting for any luck. From the family members of the Shirogane clan to fellow students and teachers of U.A. They were all wondering how the young hero was. Naomi was with her mother and father, worried about Nathan.
"They hurt him so much… just why… why can't they stop torturing him…" Naomi whimpered.
"Whatever he has must've been very important if they're willing to resort to this…" Izuku noted, "There's no other explanation why they keep targeting him…"
"Nathan was strong enough to not give in to something he found…" Cody muttered.
They heard the door open, causing all attention to see Kaizer. "How is Nathan?" Tatsuya asked.
Cody's father took a deep breath, "Your son sustained numerous injuries, Tatsuya. His left shoulder was pierced through, a large laceration across his hip, even a few broken ribs." He informed. "He even lost too much blood. However… he is a strong one I give him that. We had a couple of deadlines but he didn't give in to the death. It is a miracle he lived through that."
Naomi and the other sighed with relief, knowing he was going to survive. It was very hard to take it in, worrying he wouldn't make it, but now they can rest with ease.
"Can… can we see him?"
Kaizer nodded before allowing only a few to enter. They followed him to one of the emergency rooms. He moved the medical curtain, revealing a slumbering Nathan as bandages were wrapped around his chest, left arm and some on his legs.
"He is currently in sleep due to the medicine but he will wake up by tomorrow or so."
Naomi sighed once more as she walked over and sat near him, moving a few strands of hair out of his face as she smiled softly down at him. She knew he was safe, but they could still attack him here. "Is… it alright if I stay here until he leaves? They… could attack again…." Naomi pleaded.
Kaizer nodded, "Of course." He allowed.
"Thank you…." She bows to him, thanking the doctor. He nodded before leaving to allow others to walk over to the family.
"Kaizer…." Tatsuya called to the doctor, as he turned to him. He looked like he didn't want to say anything before sighing, "I'm.. sorry for what I said to you and how treated you and your son. I should've controlled my emotions better… For that, I apologize."
"I understand, Tatsuya."
Tatsuya turned around before he stayed with his family. As they rest, they never noticed Nathan use to hold onto something from his bloodied clothes. A USB, which was now in Kaizer's hand as he walked away.
Inside Kaizer's office, the doctor was on his desk as he placed the USB into his computer. Upon opening it, several files showed up, from who this 'Dark Ex-Aid' was, to what his plans have been going on lately. Upon seeing this his blood did boil to learn the truth…. That was until he saw one file that seemed to be locked.
"Locked?" Kaizer blinked in confusion. While the rest of the files involved photos and data about the dragon Bugster Graphite even some photos of the Dark Rider in its LV 1, 2, & 3 forms and what he's been doing, but the file he was looking at was locked. It was as if the file was very important, holding a lot of data he kept. There is no doubt that Nathan has found more important stuff than he did. He recalled hearing from Cody how Nathan would always leave work early and do some other work.
It meant that he was investigating into the situation as well and has gathered so much in a month than Kaizer did in a few months.
"Hmm… seems he's also searching for the hidden truth…" Kaizer muttered, "Regardless… As a doctor, it is my duty to save those from this virus… I owe it to Tora for it…" He looked at the file softly, "Sorry Nathan.. But I'm going to have to use you to get through this file and find what I want…"
When morning arrived, Naomi was sleeping softly against the edge of the medical bed. She was resting as did her parents and some of her friends. All-Might stopped by yesterday to see how they were doing. While he was glad the hero was alright, Naomi told them about the mysterious teen and now the heroes were put into alert knowing someone who is considered human has connections to the Bugsters.
As everything was quiet, Nathan's fingers twitches slightly as if regaining feeling. It felt a soft hand placed close to his fingers. His hand slowly moved and grasp Naomi's.
"Onii-sama?" Naomi turned to him, her eyes widening softly. She felt his grip tighten as she noticed his eyes slowly opening but only slightly. "Onii-sama!"
Hearing her voice woke the others as some yawned.
"What's going on?" Mina rubbed her eyes. They soon see Nathan's eyes open as they all snapped awake to see the teen.
"You're awake!" Cody smiled brightly.
"You had us worried, assistant-teacher." Momo smiled softly.
"We're all glad to see you're awake and fine now." Tenya said as more and more students voiced their relief.
"What… happened…?" He muttered weakly.
"Graphite and that Dark Ex-Aid jumped you and hurt you badly." Kaizer said, walking in.
"Gemn…" he grumbled.
"Genm?" They said in unison.
"His true title… Kamen Rider…. Genm….."
This made the others worried, hearing about that name, along with what it could mean. "Genm Corp is gonna sue him for sure." Cody joked, trying to lighten the mood up. Nathan tried to sit up but he winced.
"Easy Nathan. You can't just move yet, unless you want your wounds to reopen and get worse?" Kaizer warned.
"They weren't alone… another player is… involved…" he added. "That teen…"
"We saw the feed…." Cody said, "We don't know who he is… All we know is that he is human like and is working with the Bugsters…"
Nathan slowly turns his head before noticing something. "Where… is it…"
"Hm? Where's what, Onii-sama?" Naomi questioned.
"I kept an extra copy… of my data…"
The others looked at one another before back at him, "Nathan… we only found you with your Driver and Gashats… Nothing else was with you." Tatsuya informed.
"Damn it…" He cursed. "At least.. they didn't find the other…"
"Did… they attack you because of that data?" Naomi asked. He was silent from the question. "Onii-sama… I know it must be important, but I won't let you risk your life for some data!" She shook her head, not accepting it if he continues this to make him a constant target.
"I.. can't… the data…"
"No! I won't let you always be a target!" Naomi shouted out.
"It is what can help create an Anti-Bugster program!" He finally answered.
Everyone was silent even Kaiser. "You… you are kidding, right?"
"I'm not… everything I have been… investigating… not just the identity of Gemn but… also the key to… stop it…" he grimaced.
"That's…. What you've been doing?" Naomi got out, "You painted a target on yourself… to create this program?"
"... Yes…"
"As admirable as it is, Nathan…. Naomi is also right as well. You can't put a target on yourself that simple and try to protect it. As you already saw, you almost died from them. Next time you won't be so lucky." All-Might said.
"If I explain more, the… only thing it would lead… would paint a target to all of you…" Kaizer flinched. "I have worked for an entire month for it…."
"One reason why it's also safe to be under or taught by a pro. Otherwise they could come at you at any time." All-Might said, "While your decision is truly the best option to be rid of the Bugsters, going at it alone will end with you dead as well. Tora once tried this, and I rather not see a brightful young man lose to it again."
Nathan weakly turned away. He just couldn't tell them everything he discovered so far and the chance to stop the virus. He couldn't even tell them the Dark Rider's true identity due to the risks.
"Either way, you're going to be resting here for at least half a month." Kaizer informed, "So make sure you don't try to overexert yourself, unless you want your stay to be longer?"
"Fine…" he responded.
"Good." Kaizer nods, "And Naomi? You may be allowed to watch over him. Make sure you don't keep your leash on him too tight?" He chuckled, making the two blush. Everyone else was confused but shrugged it off.
"Alright students, you all should head to the Academy." All-Might said. They nodded in understanding before leaving. When they all left, it allowed Nathan to grab onto Naomi's hand. "Naomi…"
"Yes, Onii-sama?" Naomi looked at him.
Her adoptive brother pulled her close before kissing her, she blinked in response before sighing with relief as she kissed him back, squeezing his hand gently.
He pulls away as Naomi had a blush on her cheeks. "Thank you for getting me out of that hellhole…"
"Anything for you…. Nathan…" She smiled brightly at him.
"I… I need you to do me a favor."
"Hm?"
Nathan weakly reached for a pencil and began to write something and a small picture was drawn. "Go to this location. My laptop is under a generator. I hid it before those punks got to me."
Naomi nods, "Of course…. I'll be back soon." She kissed is forehead before heading out with the location to find his laptop.
He knew one thing. The data he has been gathering is painting a target to his back. He may have not spilled the beans. He wasn't going to let it happen again. At least now, he was glad that Naomi was getting better as well. He wasn't blind to notice a Level 3 Gashat she had.
A/N: Heya minna! Took awhile huh? Don't worry, I'll explain myself as I usually do along with a few others things. Including a huge note towards you all. Nothing serious or to get upset on. Just something that was brought to my attention that I should address. Luckily, this note will only be on here, but I will direct the other stories to this chap's notes to get it out of the way and not have a huge repeat that many could already see.
Now then... This story... I'll admit on this chap alone, there might be a lot of confusing things. I was working on a bigger chap and that kinda took a lot of the ideas and steam into that, so upon writing this, it was a bit... I'd say limited compared to the other chaps. But everything will be picking up soon, so I hope you understand?
Next chap will debut Lazer Vol 3, as well as some more truth towards Tatsuya. And yeah, this note about this chap is short, most truthfully because I just want to get to this quickly and get everything off my chest as well as hoping to see everyone understanding my decisions.
Now before I start, this next set of paragraphs is truly nothing more than to explain myself and get things out of the water and at best, fixed up on. So if any of you do understand what I'm trying to do, then no need to read this. This is for those who want more of a explanation to my decisions and everything else, including those who well... just don't care for me. But I also ask for those who do like my work to please try to be respectable towards others. I understand that you also want to defend what I have, but please at least be respectable and understanding to them, regardless how they act. It's quite clear that there are flames wars and comments that should be more mature and less like YT comments. So, please, if you are gonna defend on my works, please be respectable and understanding okay? Thank you.
Okay... Now let's get all of that started. I will start off with this note saying, I truly apologize for such a long wait on your part everyone. Work has been getting busier to the point once more where I barely have time to write anything. And upon getting off, I just wanted to sleep, so I did. I should've made a note for you all, telling you what was going on, but at the same time, I was doubling overtime with work and my stories to at least give you all something. And as you see, I was also making a huge chapter dump on several stories to repay you all for such a long wait. Along with a few things that were brought to me...
Next thing up is once more, what was brought to me... Well, ChocoAsian02 brought to me about a few people on a forum (to which I was given a link to and checked it out to see what was up) and well.. it's obvious I have more people not liking me or my stories. Which is fine, if you don't like it, I understand. I just don't get why this keeps up? If you've given up on me, then why not find a different story that suits your needs?
Regardless, I checked up on it and what the others had to say about me, and..well.. yeah, what they said did hurt me, but it also gave me a chance to truly ask myself if I should continue this or not? And well, as you see? Yeah, I'm still doing this. I love making stories cause it's again, just a fun little hobby I have and like. Nothing more.
What I don't like is what these people have made up. "Narcissistic"? "Egocentric"? Um... First off, ow, secondly, rude, and finally... Really? Does everyone truly see me as someone who just boasts about myself and thinks that I'm top shit? Sorry but.. I don't. I never once felt like I was "The best" and that crap. I know my stories suck. It's fanfiction! At least I am still trying my best to improve, even if it's slow as a snail. Look... I know my stories aren't the best, I know full well that there are better stories out there. But I would not consider myself a narcissist and egocentric. And yes, I've also talked with others, fellow writers and non-writers about it to see if this was true, to which I won't go into full details. But, they did agree I'm just a bit stubborn, sensitive, and awkward, but not narcissistic and egocentric.
And now, let's get one problem straight... The Taiga/Snipe problem that has been going around with this and Rwby... Okay... let me be clear. I do not hate Taiga. I didn't make him to be this scum or anything. The reason why I made him like that in my Rwby story? Simple! As a few people pointed out in that forum, it truly was because of it was far too early in the show and I didn't know how he was gonna turn out. I don't hate Taiga, I respect the dude. The reason why I had him in the spotlight in Rwby was because of his Jet Combat debut and how he was acting. I felt like he was gonna be a villain for awhile so, I typed it like that. Forgive me for jumping the gun.
To which, cause of that, I'll fully admit I won't be starting any new rider stories until at least 10 eps are out or I have enough to work with to make a story. Drafts and ideas may float, but if a new rider comes (Build), then I shall wait at least 10 eps to start something up or once more, if I have enough to work with to make a story. So for those who thought I truly was bashing and hating on Taiga, I do apologize for jumping the shark, but at the same time, those who were bashing on me for that, also could've waited for my explanations and looked at it with a different view.
Another problem I saw was the fact that some were complaining that I should read the manga, and while I would. I don't have any way TO read them. The "closest" store that sold them was a 6 hour drive from here, to which have shut down their stores 2 years ago. And I don't feel like pirating it online, spending membership or money to see them, or even go to online reading to see it. If I want to read the manga, I would want to get it in my hands. So, my only other option is to watch it in anime form. If you have a problem with me waiting on the anime, then why even bother with me?
Now, time to get the whole problem with Shadow and I out there too... Okay... you really want to know the reason he's my co-author on Rwby and a few others? Alright.. It's truly because he helps me out and helps me to do better. He isn't my "mentor" as some thought, or anything. Yes, I'll admit we do a bit too much work together, to which he too agrees on. But the reason why I ask him for help is because, since I started Rwby, I've been having severe problems trying to keep a story going or even getting things to be typed out. He's there because without him, I don't think I would've gotten this far in my stories. It's now getting to the point where I barely even need him, this story, Overwatch, my Rosario + Vampire, Rwby watches and a few in the pipelines, are just a few where I haven't had any help. But even then I still keep having these problems. So yeah, it is getting better. But there are still times where I just draw blanks and when he helps out, I feel that anything can come to me.
So, in a sense, yeah I do rely on him a bit too much, but I am taking steps and such to improve myself where I barely need help. But it is a long one due to how I am and such, as well as my Aspergers. And I'm not trying to have you all pity me. I'm only doing my best to show you my reason for these things as well as trying my hardest as much as I can to give you all a story. May not be the best story out there, but it's one I can feel proud on.
Now, for the reasons why I add in terms and words from Japan in the stories? For some, it's cause they are in Japan. Other times, it's habit since I'm trying to learn it. So, sorry about that, will be trying my best to tone that down. Reason why I add emojis in my notes? Truthfully, it's just cause. Nothing more.
As for my reasons why I don't have the lead anime character gaining these powers? Okay... That is truly because, I just don't like doing that. I don't like it when main leads gain these powers. For me, it ruins their opportunities that they'll achieve on their own through their series. As for an example... Can you honestly agree that giving Izuku the powers of both Ex-Aid and All-Might makes sense? He is meant for the power of All For One. Giving him the power of the rider would bring nothing to the story. He'll just have super crazy strength along with the armor, to which he wouldn't need one over the other. If he started with the Quirk, he wouldn't need the Rider power. And if he had the armor, then why would he even need a Quirk? These are the questions and things that come to me when I do these stories. I just don't like the idea of the main leads gaining Rider powers. If you do, okay then. But for me? I just don't like it.
Now as for the problem that is people thinking I'm taking the leads of the main characters of the series I'm crossing over with? Okay, in a sense, yeah I am. It is fanfiction after all. And if you use an Oc or whatever, of course that'll happen. Now, yeah, I should've done a better job and I'm going to try my best to implement that in other stories. So, I apologize for that and will do my best to improve.
Next up is about my Oc here.. Okay, this one is gonna be hard to explain it... Yes, it's not the best OC, no, I don't see it as a Self-Insert. I do try to make the character in each story different from the last as best as I can. Personality, ideas, and such. The only thing that remains is the design, which is only meant to save me time from thinking new designs when that time could be spent on the story. And no... this isn't some self-aggrandizement. I don't want to ever think that this is just some means of escape or promoting myself. And the reason why I usually just use his name over using the Rider name is because that's how I like it. I am trying to change that with Overwatch, but it just feels weird to me.
This is just a hobby, nothing more. My life isn't that broken or sad to do things like that. Early on? Yeah, it kinda was. But I've realized that my stories shouldn't be like that. The biggest two cases of how that was a means to escape was my Fairy Tail Wizard and one other story that did serve as my first, to which I won't say anything about. But those two and the ones that were canceled long before I started Rwby, was in fact a means of escape. But after I put that on hold to figure things out, I did realize I shouldn't do that to my stories. They should never be a way to escape from one's life. So... I changed it up, and did my best to make it as a story as much as possible with my abilities. And here we are... And yes, I still have lots of work to which I am trying my best to do.
Next I do want to talk about my "fillers". The reason why I add fillers to my story? It helps me create this story world and how I can do my best to improve my characters, the characters of the series as well as trying to improve on my writing and imagination. If I just started any of this without fillers and means to improve my characters, not only would we already be near the end of the Rider series, but people would complain that my characters are too Gary Stu/Mary Su. For me, without these fillers and new story ideas, I don't think I would have any story that would be some type of change to it.
As for reasons why I don't change much of the Rider formula from these stories? I guess it's truly because I just can't think of truly better idea, or one that people wouldn't complain about. So yeah, I do it a bit safer and add in the Rider series into the series I'm crossing over with, but I do try my best to have some change where it's just not some direct copy.
And for the fights? I'll admit, I am not the best with those. I do try my best but it is very hard to try and translate action you see in a movie/ tv show/ game into words. Or at least it is with me.
And finally, to which I apologize for such a long sets of paragraphs, for those who truly don't like my work, don't even care to give me a chance, and just bash on me? Look... If you don't like it, then why even bother with this? You could truly find something else that suits your needs. But staying here and bashing on what I do and who like my work? Kinda pointless and pathetic if you ask me. But please, don't complain at my readers who do like this. It just means they're able to see past my mistakes and flaws, along with seeing it in a different view from yours that you just couldn't find. So all I ask is one thing, please... Please just at least give some respect to them, alright?
Thank you for your time everyone, and I do hope you all can understand me a bit more? If you want to talk, discuss and anything else, just pm me. It's not that hard. Because if you've just given up any means to actually debate on this with me, then why bother make a forum about it? Thank you for your time, and well.. let's hope this ends the bad blood I've most likely made. And if I've missed anything, pm me and let me know so I can try to fix that.
Until then... later minna.