Yo! That's right! I was able to update within a week since last time! Amazing, right?! I didn't think I'd actually get this one out so soon, but here we are. Anyway I hope you're ready because here we go!
Ch.34 Nightfall
The sky has started to turn yellow, the sun is just beginning to set, its dimming glow illuminating down on U.A.. The school's campus is void of students and not just of the hero course but from support to general studies are all gone for the day, classes having ended long ago. Even the teachers have taken their leave for the day.
Well except for one that is and his unexpected guest.
Said guest takes a seat across from the teacher within the confines of the Teacher's Lounge. "I'm sorry to show up unexpectedly. Hope you don't mind."
Yagi Toshinori, as the proper host that he is, places a cup of hot tea down on the coffee table before his guest. "Please, it's always a pleasure to see you, Tsukauchi."
The detective, Naomasa Tsukauchi, smiles and nods in appreciation. Even through the warm smile, Toshinori can tell this man's been working many long hours.
Toshinori takes a seat on the couch across from Tsukauchi. "So, how's the investigation?"
Tsukauchi raises an eyebrow. "Which one?"
Toshinori glares, unamused.
Tsukauchi sighs, knowing which one the hero's talking about. "Well, there were a number of villains who attacked the USJ. But we're puzzled by one. The one they called 'Nomu'."
Toshinori thinks back to that black and muscular monster that was hauled away by the police in restraints. If Toshinori remembers correctly that monster really was something with his brain exposed, a beak, and was a weird hybrid of a monster and a crab.
"Ah, that strong-looking crab guy."
Tsukauchi confirms it with a nod. "We went ahead and ran some tests on Nomu's DNA."
"And what exactly did you find?"
Tsukauchi's eyes soften, trailing down as his voice takes a more serious tone. "First: we're not asking you to help us with the case. Technically, this is a leak." His eyes lock onto Toshinori's. "I just felt I owed it to you to let you know. It could lead us to the one in charge."
Toshinori gasps in surprise. Is this it? Can they finally reach an answer?
Tsukauchi goes on to explain in full. "After several attempts at interrogation, we realized that Nomu can't speak. He shows no reaction to anything. It's as though he literally can't think for himself. No matter what's going on around him." Tsukauchi pushes a mugshot of a fat lipped man with blonde hair across the coffee table. "As for his identity: we discover that he used to be a low-level thug with a record of assault and extortion."
Toshinori cups his chin in thought. Sure this is good; they got an identity on Nomu, but a low-level thug is far from a mastermind. "Why do you think this'll lead us to the mastermind behind the League?"
"Here's where it gets interesting. Our reports show that he's been altered drastically. When we analyzed his genetic makeup, we discovered four different people's DNA." Tsukauchi's eyes drift away for a moment. "And some strands of mutated animal DNA, and I'm willing to bet you can guess what it was."
Yeah, a crab. "Someone combined quite a bit of DNA to make this guy. So is he even human anymore?"
"The transformation is a result of drugs and other unknown methods. The animal DNA we actually have an explanation for: Dr. Animo."
Toshinori's face scrunches up as he tries to recall the name. "That sounds familiar."
"It should nearly a year ago, you arrested him. He led an army of mutated animals to attack a mall."
"Ohhhh!" That's right Toshinori remembers that quake now, he was quite the character. 'Actually, wasn't that also the first time I met Young Uraraka…and I guess my second time meeting Young Midoriya…?'
Now that they're on the same page, the detective continues. "Dr. Animo's Quirk allows him to genetically modify and mutate animals, which also explains the other…creatures we found during the USJ." Specifically the giant monster koi fish, rabid mutant hamsters, and the grossly-fiendish snakes.
"So do you think this Dr. Animo is the mastermind."
The detective shakes his head. "No, far from it. The drugs combined human DNA, and other methods don't fit with Dr. Animo's MO or knowhow. If anything…there's someone else working those ends."
'Another doctor perhaps?' So, Nomu is just a product of some mad science. And if it wasn't Dr. Animo then there might just be someone else with the knowhow. "And what exactly has this…other doctor done to this man?"
They both peer down at the photo of what used to be a normally average man, before Tsukauchi replies. "To oversimplify a bit, he's been modified so that his body is able to hold multiple Quirks at once. His brain's apparent lack of processing power probably comes from the burden that causes. But we're more concerned about his DNA."
Toshinori eyes him, silently asking him to continue.
"He shouldn't have more than one power. Even if new DNA's introduced, that shouldn't give a person multiple powers. Not unless it's completely integrated into someone's body." He speaks clearly and with meaning, making sure the hero fully understands what he's trying to explain. "Not all Quirks work like One For All. But maybe…"
Toshinori's eyes slowly widen, his pupils shake, as a horrible truth, he rather deny, is told.
"…there's someone out there with the power to pass different Quirks on to other people."
Toshinori gasps in horror, jumping out from his seat. "It can't be!"
But it can. "Given the evidence, I think it's a reasonable conclusion. S'why I came. I had to let you know immediately."
The weakened Number One Hero needs a minute, walking over towards the large windows gazing down upon the city as the setting sun's light signals that soon night will take its hold over Japan.
'It can't… It can't…' That man can't be alive… He saw to it himself! But…if he is still alive then what is he up to? And if Nomu was created then…are there more of him…them?
Toshinori internally gasps. 'No… Did he…? Is Young Midoriya…a Nomu?' Did he get his cruel hands on the boy, on young Midoriya?! That would explain One Man Army. It's like Tsukauchi said: Nomu was "designed" to hold more than…one power.
"No. It's not POSSIBLE." Toshinori's entire body shakes with anger, his fists clenching together, as he slowly takes on his more powerful form.
But like at the U.S.J. All Might isn't smiling. "DON'T TELL ME HE'S BACK AGAIN."
The sun has fallen even further upon the horizon and shadows have begun to stretch across the city as the bustle and hustle die down for the day.
But there is one section of the city where the shadows have completely consumed the city, where rats hide, crimes are committed and where…blood is spilled.
"So you want me to be part of your crumbling little league. But you won't accomplish anything if you don't have conviction and desire." The disgust is Stain's voice is palpable, as he addresses the villain. "Without those, you'll always be an aimless weakling. Achieving nothing." Stain remains crouched forward, his beaten serrated blades held tight in his grip. "That's how you got here."
Stain has Tomura Shigaraki pinned down, laying on his back, as one of Stain's blades digs into his shoulder, and a second blade stationed beside his neck ready to slice through it at any moment.
Shigaraki's breathing heavily from the pain but even with a blade impaling him he's surprisingly calm even sounding a bit bored by it. "Hey, now. You're being a little rough, aren't you?" Shigaraki directs his attention up to the bar. "Kurogiri, take this guy back."
Kurogiri is struggling to move, for some reason his body's refusing to move an inch from its spot, but the only indication of anything wrong is the bleeding gash on his arm. "I'm sorry. I can't move. It must be the Hero Killer's Quirk at work."
Alright that's a bust, Shigaraki peers over to the other end of the bar. "And what's your excuse, Nue?"
Nue didn't even lash out at the murderer when he attacked Shigaraki. He just stood there watching as Stain took Shigaraki down in one second flat.
Nue gives his supposed leader a jagged-toothed grin. "Ha! What me?!" Nue leans back against the brick wall, folding his two pairs of arms together in defiance. "You heard the TV, you gotta figure this one out all on your own. Besides I love watching people get their asses handed to them."
Shigaraki lets out an annoyed wheeze before he turns his attention back on the one currently stabbing him.
Stain holds his grip over the villain, his blades digging further into the villain's flesh. "The Word 'hero' has lost all meaning in this society. The world is overrun by fakes and criminals like you who chase petty dreams." His eyes flare red with finality. "They must all be purged."
Nue's smile fades away, even he has to admit that the Hero Killer has a somewhat interesting point.
Stain slowly aims the teeth of his blade towards the disturbing severed hand Shigaraki's been using as a mask.
Without hesitation Shigaraki grabs the knife by its blade, the teeth cutting into his palm, but even with death looming over him he dares to defy it, speaking with a burning rage. "What do you think you're doing? If you touch this hand…" The blade cracks under the death grip of his fingers. "…I'll kill you."
Stain is…perplexed by the sudden resolve.
Shigaraki's grip tightens, breaking the blade more as it begins to decay away. "You sure talk a lot, 'Hero Killer.'" The blade has now turned into a brown color as rust takes hold over it. "Conviction? Maybe I don't have anything as loaded as that." With one last grip the blade crumbles away like sand. "If I had to choose a desire, though…" Shigaraki's eyes briefly peer over to the slashed poster of the Symbol of Peace hanging from the wall. "Yeah, it'd be killing All Might."
A deranged grin appears across Shigaraki's face as he proclaims his plans for this world. "If this world wants to worship trash like him, I'll destroy their beloved Symbol of Peace, and then crush them while they're in shock!"
Stain is both disgusted and amazed by the absolute resolve, bloodlust, and desire the villain is displaying before him.
Shigaraki lashes his open palm out, willing to kill the Hero Killer himself.
But Stain leaps away his blade drawn back to retaliate.
Shigaraki rises off the floor, his shoulder aching with pain. "Damn, that injury really did some damage there." Blood drips down his arm from the open gash on his shoulder, but right now the burning itch of irritation is a far greater nuisance as he scratches away at his own flesh. "You should learn not to play with knives. We don't have a healer in our party, you know."
Stain lowers his blade ever so slightly. "I see your nature."
Shigaraki…surprised. He just tried to kill the guy, yet he wants to have a conversation.
"It seems our goals fundamentally oppose each other." Despite that Stain is grinning. "However, this wasn't in vain. We agree that we need to destroy the present."
Shigaraki wobbles backwards whether it's from pain or confusion is unclear. "I'm over this. Leave drop dead. I'm the kind of person you hate most, right?"
Stain sheathes his knife, displaying his lack of interest for combat. "I was testing your motives. People always show their true colors when on the verge of death." He eyes Shigaraki warily, with the intrigue of a scientist observing the odd behaviors of an animal. "It's abnormal, but there is desire, a warped sprout of conviction, inside of you. How will it bloom in the end, I wonder?" The Hero Killer raises his arms out as if in awe of that potential before him. "Maybe I'll let you grow. If you don't turn out well, I'll take care of you later."
Alright, Shigaraki's way past annoyed by this point. "You think you could get rid of me?"
Meanwhile, Kurogiri is finally able to move, his body relaxing as whatever spell held him has finally broken away. "I'm free."
Shigaraki, without taking his eyes off the predator, addresses his subordinate. "Kurogiri. Someone as crazy as this would be nothing but a problem for the League of Villains."
Kurogiri respectfully disagrees. "Please reconsider. This man will be a great asset if he joins us."
Nue, who's been quietly watching from the side, snickers. "Yeah, at the very least it'll be entertaining." His horrid maw turns into a fanged smirk. "And badass."
Kurogiri sends him an annoyed glare before continuing. "I'd say this was a success."
Stain, however, disagrees. "My business here is done. Now, you will return me to Hosu." His abnormally long tongue dances slides across his lips, his eyes dilated glowing red with bloodlust. "There are still several false heroes I must attend to there."
At the same time, within Hosu City itself a duo of heroes have returned to their agency for a quick break before heading back out again.
The pro hero, Manual, pulls off his helmet, sighing in relief of letting his hazel hair free from its confines. He smiles over at Tenya Iida, his intern, as he too takes his own helmet off. "Well, the nice thing about the whole city on alert is that no villains will dare come out." Manual walks off deciding to go grab a quick bite to eat, leaving the young man alone with his thoughts.
"Oh, yeah, sure." Iida takes off his glasses, setting down onto the desk.
He leans over the desk trying to remain as calm and discrete as he possibly can as his insides simmer with an ever-growing rage. 'Hero Killer Stain. It was obvious once I looked at your crimes.' Iida thinks back to all the newspaper articles and news reels he could find before the internship. 'In the seven places that you've appeared so far, you've always attacked at least four pro heroes. Maybe there's a reason for that, or maybe I'm just reading into things, but it looks like a pattern. And Tensei is the only pro hero you've attacked in Hosu.'
Iida can still hear how weak and pained his dear brother's voice sounded the day he was attacked…: "I'm Sorry. I failed you…"
Iida's fists clench but he remains still but his eyes…they burn with vengeance. 'That means…it's very likely that you'll appear in this city again.' He can practically sense it, the Hero Killer will make a move and soon, he must be in the city. 'Good. I'll dispose of you with my own hands.'
"Ah! What a drive." Dholak's lance-like limbs stretched out, stretching out longer than the Rolls-Royce Phantom he had just parked.
Gang Orca steps out from the back of the Rolls-Royce Phantom. "Don't tell me you're tired."
"Naw! No way boss." Dholak folds his arms together trying to seem cool and collected, before throwing an accusing eye at the other passenger. "I just couldn't stand being in the car with this one any longer."
Izuku Midoriya frowns, taking offense to the jab, but he just continues to play around with something on his right wrist.
After taking down the bug villain, Clancy, Gang Orca had them all pack back right into the car before they took off. According to the pro hero, they've been requested by the local authorities to aid in a villain search of some kind.
But what Gang Orca failed to mention was where.
And so Izuku turns his attention to their newest destination. "This is…Hosu?"
Gang Orca nods. "Very observant." He turns away, his attention being drawn elsewhere. "Not surprising."
Izuku frowns, he didn't realize he was coming to Hosu. And if he remembers correctly, this is where Iida's taking his internship. 'I wonder how he's doing… Maybe I should try to message, Iida. Just to make sure he's holding up alright.'
He can wonder all he likes, but what's really on Izuku's mind right now is why they're here? And so he turns to the pro hero. "But…why?"
Gang Orca doesn't reply, not right away as if hesitant, but he might as well tell him not like hiding the truth would do much good. "We've been requested to help the local heroes and police hunt down…" He pauses, his red steely gaze piercing through to the boy's very soul. "the Hero Killer."
Izuku chokes up, fear coursing through him at the mere mention of that monster.
Dholak snickers at the sight of the greenette's flushed face. "What's the matter kid? Don't tell me you're scared."
"I'm not!"Izuku shys away a bit. "It's just that…the Hero Killer is…well…"
"A villain." states Gang Orca. "No different than the ones you've already faced. Besides, if all goes as planned, you will not be required to confront the murderer, even he may prove too much."
Izuku is a bit offended by the suggestion that he can't defend himself. "I can help! I'm more than capable."
Gang Orca's eyes narrow, finding the boy's defiance insulting.
Said boy, however, isn't willing to stand down puffing his chest out and glaring right back at the menacing pro hero.
The two glare at each other each trying to force the other to back down first, but neither show any sign of giving up.
"RAHHHHHH!" Without warning Gang Orca's lunges forward, his terrifying maw snapping open as he lets loose a blood curdling roar.
"Wahhh!" Izuku flips out as death flashes before him, falling backwards in a panic knowing that with one simple movement the killer whale could end his life here and now.
But instead the maw snaps shut just an inch away from his nose, silencing the cowering boy.
Gang Orca calmly pulls away, his display of intimidation now over.
It takes a moment for Izuku to finally come to his senses that the danger has passed. "W-what…what was that…?"
"That was killing intent. That fear squeezing on your heart like death's very hand has a grip on your soul…" A creeping danger lurks within the orca's eyes. "that's what we're up against."
Okay, Izuku might have to admit that…he may just be okay with sitting this one out.
Gang Orca adjusts his tie before addressing the young man. "Now I do believe you are capable, but I rather not put you in any unnecessary danger." He places his massive hand onto the boy's shoulder. "This may sound cliché and a bit biased, but you're young there's no need for you to go through such a force yourself."
Izuku blinks up at the hero. "I…I still think I can help."
Gang Orca pulls his hand away. "You misunderstand. You may help with the search."
Izuku's eyes widen in pleasant surprise.
Gang Orca is quick to cut into the moment. "But."
His smile falls.
"You, under any circumstances, are not allowed to fight the Hero Killer. Understood?"
Izuku is hesitant to answer, but he agrees, nonetheless. "Yes."
The pro hero nods back in approval.
Alright now that that is settled, there's still more Izuku needs to know. "So, um, how are we doing this? Are we going to split up or something?"
Gang Orca waves it off. "That will all be explained in due time, for now we wait."
Izuku raises an eyebrow. "Wait? Wait for what?"
Dholak shakes his head. "Not a what but a whom."
"Huh?" What is he talking about?
"Midoriya?"
The wearer of the Omnitrix slowly turns his head around and finds the source of the calm and very familiar voice. "Todoroki?!"
Yup, Izuku's own classmate, Shoto Todoroki, is standing there adoring his newly designed hero costume.
His updated hero costume consists of a dark blue jacket with elbow-length sleeves, its collar high and joined in the center by a gray neckpiece, baggy pants of the same color, a metal-plated combat vest and white boots, their soles and a thin line running down the center of each of them a darker pale gray. He also sports a brown utility belt around his waist, with little metal capsules hanging off the front.
Izuku…kind of misses that half-ice aesthetic he had a while back. It was way cooler but at least this one is easier on the eyes with some solid colors.
Speaking of colorful people, Izuku's eyes drift over to Shoto's and his eyes nearly pop out from their sockets as they land on the hero he decided to internship under. "ENDEAVOR!?"
Sure enough a scowling Endeavor is stomping forward from across the street as a band of his sidekicks march behind him giving him the facade of a flaming emperor escorted by a legion of fiery soldiers.
"Oh." Endeavor's steely cold glare narrows down on the insignificant boy with disgust. "it's you."
"Uh!" Izuku cowers back a bit.
Shoto approaches his classmate as his father approaches Gang Orca. "Don't mind him." He sends a cold glare towards the back of his old man. "He's always like this."
Izuku chuckles nervously. "Oh…is that right…?"
Endeavor tchs, irritated by the child's presence, before addressing the other pro hero. "This is the company you keep? Decided to add seaweed to your aquarium, have you?"
Gang Orca's eyes narrow while Izuku feels a bit self-conscious and wounded as he grips his green-messy hair. "Sea…weed…?"
Endeavor folds his arms, speaking with authority, taking command of the meeting as he addresses Gang Orca. "Alright, you know why we're here. Your echolocation should make it easy to track down the Hero Killer."
Gang Orca doesn't bother to challenge Endeavor, there is no point to it, it's just an egotistical sociopath trying to prove his worth. "In theory but this villain has proven elusive before."
Endeavor tsks in annoyance, he was hoping to have this done and over with quickly. But he came prepared to search, hence why he brought his sidekicks along.
Endeavors' sidekicks line up and Dholak takes note of one in particular, throwing them a sarcastic look. "Looks like your group's as friendly as ever, Burnin."
The sidekick, Burnin, grins. "Ha! Like you guys can talk!"
Burnin is a young woman who has big, dark eyes and pointy teeth. Her most distinguishable feature is her long, flaming hair with two bangs on each side and a wider bang going from the center of her forehead to the right.
She wears a light-grey jacket. Her collar, belt and wrist guards are black with a smaller red line. She wears a belt with a temperature gauge on the front and a fire extinguisher on the back, black knee-high socks, and short black boots. Her mask is black and is connected to a red headband.
"Ha! But I gotta admit, the boss hasn't been in the best of moods." Burnin casts her eyes over at Izuku who's conversing with his classmate. "He's all sore because his kid lost to freckles over there."
Izuku overhears the comment, blushing with embarrassment and shyness. Wow, it didn't really process until now but…he did beat the son of the Number Two hero, didn't he? Wait, does that mean Endeavor has it out for him?! Is that why he can't stand Izuku's presence. And what about Shoto?! Is…is everything okay at home for him? He needs to get him talking, just to be sure.
"So…?"
Shoto's eyes glance over at Izuku waiting for him to continue.
"What…brings you…here?" Okay, dumb question but it's all he's got.
Shoto takes a moment before answering, looking over towards the Number Two Hero. "My old man…wants to show me what real power looks like."
"What do you mean…?" A jolt of internal fear and dread courses through Izuku as a nasty and horrible thought crosses his mind. "H-hey, T-todoroki?"
Shoto looks at him curiously, wondering why he's shaking.
"Um, things are okay, right?"
Shoto's…a bit lost here, so his classmate elaborates. "He's not like…mad because of…you know?"
It eventually dawns on the scared teen what Izuku's referring to: the results of their battle during the Sports Festival. "He's always mad, so not much has changed." Shoto thinks on the subject trying to think if anything did seem off. "Actually I think he's just more annoyed than angry."
"What? Why?"
"Couldn't say." It could be because Shoto's refused to continue their training sessions. It could be because he lost the Sports Festival. Or maybe it has nothing to do with him and all about his "ranking."
But as Shoto thinks about it, Endeavor has really been acting really upset as of late. In truth he seemed…happy (that sounds wrong) when Shoto voluntarily decided to intern under him.
Weird, his attitude took a dive the moment they arrived in Hosu.
'No he's seemed even angrier since he saw Midoriya.' Shoto peers over at the possible target of his father's aggression. 'But why?'
Shoto eyes Izuku curiously trying to figure this particular puzzle out. "Staaarrreee."
As he tries to think of what his father could possibly have against Midoriya, Shota's eyes are eventually drawn toward Izuku's wrist. Specifically, Izuku's right wrist where a new device lies.
"Hey, Midoriya."
Izuku blinks up at Shoto. "Yeah?"
"What is that?" Shoto points to the device on his right arm.
Izuku follows his finger down to the item in question.
The new support item appears to be some sort of high tech looking vambrace. It's bulky with black plating and silver trims. A small disc designed with the Omnitrix's logo sits on top. Overall it looks like a second Omnitrix, it's just as bulky but instead of just covering Midoriya's wrist it nearly encases his entire forearm.
"Oh, this?" Izuku smiles excitedly at the vambrace. "It's a little something from the Support Department, courtesy of Mei Hatsume!" He had it the whole time, but they left the car in such a haste earlier that he forgot to put it on when they faced Clancy. But hey now's not too late to try it out.
That didn't answer Shoto's question. "Okay, but what is it?"
"Oh, well I needed something to defend myself when I can't transform so she made me a -"
"SHOTO!"
Both of the students' heads snapped forward at the hero's roar.
Endeavor is scowling, specifically at Izuku, like a rabid dog defending its turf. "Get away from him. The likes of him will only drag you down."
Shoto's eyes narrow as Izuku shys away worried for his own wellbeing.
Endeavor turns away and waves his agency forward. "Come now, we're heading out."
Izuku looks to Gang Orca for more of an explanation. "What's the plan?"
Gang Orca goes ahead and explains. "We're splitting up like back at Geonosis City, but by agency."
Oh, Izuku gets it. They split up by agency with Endeavor's taking one half while they take the other.
Gang Orca continues. "We'll contact the other group if any of us encounter anything."
Endeavor tsks in irritation. "Never mind that. We don't need the help from weak willed fools." He stomps off, his sidekicks and Burnin following along. "Let's go, Shoto."
Shoto turns back to his classmates. "See ya, Midoriya." And with a slight wave of his hand he walks off, in no hurry to catch up to the fiery sore loser.
It takes a minute for Izuku to finally respond but by then Shoto's already gone. "Uh, yeah. See ya."
Gang Orca adjusts his cape as he too prepares to move forward. "Come now, we're off too."
Dholak leers at Izuku. "Don't slow us down alright?"
Izuku shakes his head. "I won't…"
And so Gang Orca's agency heads out leaving their car behind as the shadows resulting from the setting sun descend down on the city, consuming everything in darkness. Providing the perfect cover for monsters to make their move, because lurking within the darkness is death and despair.
On the other side of the city, Manual and Iida are out on their last patrol for the day. They've been at this for hours on hours every day so far but considering what's occurred it's no surprise.
Even so Manual still feels like he should apologize for not providing a more educational and experiential environment. "Sorry this is so monotonous."
From behind his helmet, Iida continues to scan the streets for any signs of trouble or more specifically villainy. "No. It's better this way."
Manual is just a bit put off by such an answer, usually interns like him are more eager to fight crime and be more active, but then again…this is no normal intern, now is he? "Hey."
Iida turns his attention to Manual.
Manual's usually friendly smile is gone, instead replaced by a more somber and serious expression. "This is kinda hard to ask, but you're after the Hero Killer, aren't you?"
Iida actually let's out a small gasp. Did he really figure it out that quickly?! "How did you…?"
Manual sheepishly grins as he rubs the back of his head. "I couldn't think of any other reason why you'd come to my agency." He gets all flustered with embarrassment. "Uh! I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm really glad you did…" His grin falls away again becoming serious and somber. "But…you shouldn't be pursuing personal grudges."
Iida actually has the wind knocked out of him as the harsh reality slowly dawns on him.
"We heroes don't have the authority to arrest people or punish them. The only reason we're allowed to use our Quirks is because of the regulations put on them. That's why, no matter how noble the reason may be, a hero must not use their Quirk for themselves."
Iida peers down but it's difficult to say if it's from shame or…frustration.
And so Manual continues. "If a pro used their power for their own selfish desires, it would be a very serious crime."
Iida remains eerily silent as the pain and harshness of the truth really sets in, but again the helmet is making it difficult to really gauge his reaction.
And so the flustered Manual tries to back track. "I'm not saying that the Hero Killer isn't incredibly guilty or anything!" He waves off the denial, his friendly smile returning. "You just seem like the earnest type, you know? I'd hate for you to focus on one goal and ignore everything else."
Without warning, Iida goes ahead and bows. "Thank you. I appreciate it." Even though he's thanking someone, the sincerity of it just doesn't reach his voice.
Even so the pro hero doesn't want to push the young man any more than he already has. "Oh, it's fine, as long as you get what I'm sayin'. So, we good?" Thinking all was said and done, Manual spins around and continues with the patrol.
With his back turned, Iida is finally free to show his real feelings.
His fist clench, his nails threatening to cut into his palms just from how tight they are. 'No.' He follows behind Manual as vengeance swirls in his mind. 'What am I supposed to do…with this burning hatred…? If I can't act?'
That monster…has to be put down, and nothing not even the law will get in his way. Justice will be served. Ingenium, Tensei, will be avenged. That is a promise, Hero Killer.
The setting sun is just barely in sight anymore, with darkness having taken over most of the land with the flag of the moon shining above to signal night's arrival.
The Hero Killer has waited enough for this moment, he's waited hours for the sun to set and the right prey to come along. So here he is perched upon a water tower overlooking the city of Hosu like a vigilant gargoyle that comes to life at night.
A piece of the night swirls around behind him, becoming a doorway for a lanky young man wearing a severed hand can step through.
Shigaraki steps out from Kurogiri portal. It seems like his shoulder's been patched up, but a splotch of blood is still visible even through the bandages.
Even so Shigaraki briefly scans their surroundings. "Huh. Hosu City looks nicer than I expected." As he babbles, Nue trudges out from the Portal and just in time as it swirls together leaving behind one Kurogiri.
Shigaraki ignores the two of them however in favor of the infamous villain before him. "So, what are you gonna do?"
"I will reform it." Stains tongue hangs out from the side, like a snake tasting the air for rats. "In order to do so, blood must spill."
Kurogiri nods in understanding. "You have a clear goal. Your dedication is admirable."
Stain stands up, his scarf and bandana flowing with the wind behind him. "Ah… Finally, someone who understands."
Shigaraki grips his wounded shoulder. "I get the feeling you enjoy picking on me."
Nue snickers at his leader, not bothering to hide it.
Stain continues to peer out into the city, but his attention is on the villains. "'Hero' is a title for those who've accomplished great deeds!" His voice is laced with bitter disgust and anger. "This city is full of false champions. All they care about is money and fame. Until this world realizes its mistakes," He grips one of his sheathed knives. "I will continue my work." And he jumps forward, dropping down onto the roof before leaping away his blade drawn as he pounces towards his next target.
And all the while the League of Villains watch on.
But while two of them are intrigued by the man, Shigaraki just isn't buying any of it. "He talks all high and mighty and stuff, but he's wasting his time focusing on a small stage. He's so noble I could just throw up."
Nue scowls. "Yeah, we all know people like that."
Kurogiri is quick to interject. "You shouldn't spurn his methods. The reality is, in all the cities where Stain has appeared, the crime rates have fallen."
Shigaraki scratches at his neck in irritation in response to Kurogiri's words of praise towards the mad man.
"Perhaps because heroes are more conscientious, or perhaps out of fear."
Shigaraki's scratching increases, threatening to break skin.
"Regardless, he does bring change."
Shigaraki's heard enough. "Oh, isn't that just wonderful!" He snaps, smiling mockingly from behind the severed hand. "Heroes are working harder thanks to all those murders. I guess you could say our 'Hero Killer' is also a 'Hero Breeder.'" He's done with the act, slouching forward in boredom. "This is getting boring…"
He crosses his arms as he leers down at the city. "It won't work. We just can't agree on a basic level. And he annoys me."
Nue's grin turns mischievous. "Oh, but you still keep me around anyway."
Shigaraki ignores him in favor of one possibly amusing idea. "Kurogiri, bring out the Nomus."
Kurogiri summons forth a portal without question.
Shigaraki turns to the city as if the Hero Killer is still within earshot. "You think you can get away with stabbing me?"
Something…massive moves from with the void. No it's several different masses all squirming and pushing against each other to be the first ones through,
"When I get tired of you, I'll kill you. Whenever I feel like it. Just like that, Stain."
Three Frankenstein-like creatures crawl out from the black void, their muscles bulging, their teeth bared, and claws ready. Each one is unique from wings, to scales, to even having four-eyes but they have one thing in common…they're all certainly monsters. Beastly in nature and willing to destroy anything with one command from their master.
Shigaraki chuckles maniacally at the sight of the grotesque monsters. "But let's make it more interesting. How about I crush your honor and your pride first? What do you say, big bad Hero Killer?"
And just like that the sun is gone and the night has officially taken over.
Ochaco Uraraka lets out a mighty big yawn, it's so late in the day heck it's already pitch-black outside and they're not even heading back home yet. So she's got to get as much rest as she can on this speeding bullet train as they can before they arrive.
The costumed Ochaco leans back in her seat beside the window, turning to Gran Torino. "Why are we heading to Shibuya now?" She yawns again before continuing. "It's going to be like super late." She gives the old man a suspicious look. "I thought you old people went to bed early."
Gran Torino isn't offended, actually he laughs along with the jab. "Hah! Good one. But this late at night there's bound to be more skirmishes then, so it'll be much more fun!"
Ochaco can't help but feel a bit sick especially after what happened earlier that day. "Isn't taking down one villain enough for today?"
"Nope! Haha!" Gran Torino gives her a mocking smirk. "Better get used to it kid, a hero's job is never done." Unfortunately.
And so Ochaco leans back as the train heads for Shibuya. Out of boredom Ochaco checks her phone pulling up a map to see how far it'll be until they get there.
"Huh?" Interesting, they're going to pass up Hosu soon. 'That's where Iida is isn't it…?' She thinks back to the start of the internship when all of Class 1-A were first heading their separate ways.
Iida just seems so…off and sad like he was…hurting. 'I hope he's okay.'
One of the other passengers cries out from the back. "Hey, did you see that?!"
Both Gran Torino and Ochaco immediately turn to have a look and so do the rest of the passengers, at least those that don't have their headphones in anyway.
The passenger continues, his face pressed against the window. "A building exploded!"
Another passenger, a woman, gasps. "Where?!"
Ochaco stands up at her seat trying to get a glimpse of whatever's going on.
Gran Torino is just as confused. "What's the ruckus?"
Ochaco responds. "It sounds like some kind of explosion…maybe a gas line or something."
Just then the train's speakers turn on and an automated message echoes throughout the bullet train. "Attention passengers, please hold onto your seats."
The train lurches to a stop, hard, throwing Ochaco, Gran Torino, and all the other passengers right out of their seats.
But they have no time to even process that the train has stopped as the side of the train is blown open as a man, no a pro hero is smashed through the side of the train car!
The passengers scream out in horror mainly due to the bleeding man that was thrown into the train, but Ochaco and Gran Torino are more focused on the one that threw him.
The unknown pro hero scowls as he struggles to push himself off the ground. "What the hell-" A massive pale hand grabs his face and slams him down, silencing him.
Ochaco's eyes widen like she's witnessing a nightmare come to life, as the pale-skinned attacker pries back the train's smashed in wall revealing itself to them all. "Nomu?!"
It can't be! There's only one Nomu and he's locked up! So who's this guy?! A brother or cousin or something?!
This Nomu has a lot of similarities to the other Nomu like the deadish eyes and protruding exposed brain. But…it's a pale-white color, and noticeably skinnier to the point that Ochaco can see the monster's ribs, and those four beady eyes only add to the bizarreness. Speaking of bizarre, this Nomu has some…similar features as that of a squirrel of all things. With a pair of jagged buck teeth that look like they could slice through an arm, to needle-like claws, hairless rat ears, and a hairless tail lined with a set of thin quills.
The Squirlanoid Nomu lurches forward like a zombie wobbling towards its next meal which it has pinned under its lanky muscular arm.
Without a second to lose both Gran Torino and Uravity leap into action.
Gran Torino zooms forward and plants his foot against the monster's face. Forcing it to break its grip on the pro hero.
Uravity slaps her hand against the Squirlanoid Nomu's side, making it weightless, just as Gran Torino zips back in grabbing the Squirlanoid Nomu by its head and flying it right out of the train.
Uravity gasps. "Gran Torino!"
"Protect the passengers!" And off he goes flying the monster down and smashing it into the buildings down below.
Uravity gazes down in horror. "Are you…" Her voice trails away as something even more devastating attracts her eyes.
The city's on fire!
The glow of an inferno rages in the distance and clouds of smoke billow out into the night sky, and even from this distance she can hear the screams of innocent and panicked citizens.
"What's…what's happening…?"
"What's happening?!" shouts a horrified Izuku amongst the screams and flames.
Him, Gang Orca, and Dholak have just arrived onto the scene as panicking citizens flee the scene as buildings burn all around them.
Something large and bulky let's out an animalistic groan as it marches through the flaming streets unbothered by the heat.
The monster is a black hybrid of a muscular man and a snapping turtle wearing a pair of beaten trousers and shin guards. With leathery scales, bulging muscles, a bulky and serrated outer shell, and massive claws that could crush the hood of a car. The monster's head extends forward protruding a massive turtle-like beak that could snap through iron bars, it has tiny beady red eye, and a section of its skull has been surgically removed exposing its entire brain
Deku's heart stops as dread fills his heart. "Is that…?"
"RAAAWWW!" The black-scaled Nomu lets loose a thundering bellow.
"A NOMU!?"
No, it's not one Nomu but two Nomus!
A winged Nomu swoops over his packmate swiping at fleeing citizens before screeching back into the air.
This winged Nomu is pale-white with large leathery bat-like wings. But that must be its Quirk because the rest of its body resembles a lizard! The Nomu has wide reptilian head atop an extended neck with round reptilian-eyes, a thin wide mouth full of needle like teeth, and of course his brain is also exposed. His body is speckled with scales along with human skin, its claws are long and thin, and his arms stretch out before him with lean muscles, and a thin reptilian tail hangs from behind.
"RYEEEEE!" The flying-lizard Nomu releases an ear-piercing screech before swooping upwards, a chorus of screams ring out in its wake.
Izuku is at a complete loss for words. 'There's no way?! I beat Nomu myself! How could there be more?! Just…what the heck are they?!'
"Deku!"
Izuku spins towards Gang Orca just as the hero marches forward. "Focus." He readies his claws that shimmer against the light of the dancing flames. "We're heroes, we have a duty."
Dholak stands at the ready as well, his lance-like legs at the ready. "Yeah, kid."
Izuku shakes his head. "You don't understand…those are NOMUS!"
And like that their eyes widen in shock. Gang Orca had heard about the villain, perks of being in the top rankings, but he didn't think there would be another one.
Dholak repeats the name. "Nomus…like that monster that attacked your school?" He heard about the thing from Gang Orca.
"Yeah… But…I don't understand how there could be more."
"RAAAWWW!" The biggest of the Nomus charges forward.
Gang Orca springs into action using himself to block its path.
WHAM! The two behemoths collide their claws digging into each other as they each struggle to push the other away.
Gang Orca's arms shake as he struggles to keep the monster back. "Forget the details for now." His jaws rip open. "We have villains to devour!" He throws the monster's claws aside and then sinks his teeth into the Nomu's arm.
"RAAAWWW!" Sparks of electricity dance off the Nomu's shell and then BOOM a thunderous wave of electricity forces Gang Orca away.
Gang Orca manages to stay on his feet despite being knocked away by the blast. But then he falls to his knee as sparks of electricity dance off of him. That last strike was so powerful that it actually stunned him!
"What…was that?" Dholak cries out, he's in shock that some monster was able to bring the hero down. "Some sort of shock wave?!"
Izuku gulps. "More like a shellshock."
"RAAAWWW!" Shellshock roars out challenging his foes.
"Shut it big mouth!" Dholak leaps forward his lance-like limbs at the ready.
Gang Orca tries to call out to him. "No, wait!"
But it's too late Dholak's already on the attack. "Crab Arrow Rain!" His legs strike hard and fast like hundreds of arrows belting down on the villain's tough hide.
Each strike is precise and piercing but Shellshock's armor is too great. Shellshock throws his shell into the away allowing it to take the brunt of the attacks, snarling and bearing its beak at the crabman.
Shellshock's neck stretches out, his massive maw lunging out and within a blink of an eye he has both of Dholak's legs within his jaws.
"Dammit!" Dholak tries to pull away but Shellshock's grip is too strong like a bear trap.
"Raaawww!" Shellshock snaps his jaws and he crushes through Dholak's legs, shell and all.
"Wahh!" Dholak cries out in pain as he's pulled free.
Deku screams. "Are you okay?!"
Dholak winces in pain as his much shorter limbs retract back to him. "Ow, yeah I'm fine."
"But your legs!"
"They'll grow back." Dholak winces, rubbing the ends of his torn limbs. "Eventually."
Shellshock turns towards his foes, taking a deep breath before letting out a thundering roar. "RAAAWWW!" His long-gross tongue lashes out whipping about as he roars, spitting out saliva, blood, and a foul rotting smell.
Shellshock hunches down and then whoosh he jumps high into the air, no doubt thanks to a dose of super strength. He throws his fists back as he falls back down to Earth like a meteor that's about to strike. "RAAAWWW!"
*SKREEEEE!*
A sonic pulse slams into the turtle-like Nomu throwing it off course, forcing it to crash land onto a semi-truck that bursts into flames upon impact.
Dholak and Izuku spin around to find that Gang Orca is once again back on his feet. "Boss!"
Gang Orca's piercing red eyes flare with anger. "Get up you two, or I'll devour you both myself."
"Yes, sir!" Both Deku and Dholak leap back up readying themselves for a fight.
"Raaww…" From within the burning destruction Shellshock stomps out from the inferno. His flash is charred, smoking, and burned, with pieces of shrapnel protruding from its hide. "Raaww."
His beady eyes land on the heroes. "Raaww."
Dholak doesn't like the look it's giving them. "What's it doing?"
They don't have to wait long to find out as the Nomu's flesh begins to heal itself, regenerating itself back to its previous state.
Gang Orca's eyes narrow. "So the report was true, it can regenerate."
Dholak scowls. "Shit."
Izuku gulps nervously. "Not good."
As Shellshock heals up Deku decides to finally contribute to the cause, searching for a good alien.
"RYEEEEE!"
Oh, no they forgot about the winged Nomu.
The flying lizard like Nomu, or Draco, slams into Deku knocking him to the ground as it flies back up.
Draco circles around its round-dilated eyes homing in on Deku. "D…ku…" The monster swoops down, forcing Deku to dive to the side as it swings its thin claws at him, missing him by a hair.
"RAAAWWW!" Shellshock charges forward his stomps causing the earth to shake under their feet. "RAAAWWW!"
BLAM! Shellshock and Gang Orca collide again, it's a clash between titans both vying to prove which is stronger. Dholak leaps in as well, he may be without his most valuable weapons, but he can still fight, delivering a barrage of swift kicks towards the monster's legs, trying to break its foundation.
While vying for dominance, Gang Orca calls to Deku. "Take care of that flying one, we'll take the big one." He shoves himself away, leaping away just as Shellshock releasing another booming shockwave. "Use all that you can to defeat it!" He's giving Deku permission to fight these villains!
Deku ducks behind a car just in the nick of time, Draco is flying so fast that he actually slams into the car. 'This one really has it out for me!' Izuku ducks down as Draco recovers from the impact. 'Does it know I defeated his friend?!'
No time, he needs to take action!
Not taking time to pick the right one, Deku hastily slams down onto the Omnitrix.
"Ryeee!" Draco screeches, the blinding light taking away his vision.
As his vision returns the pale-skinned Nomu scans for its prey but it finds itself blind once again as something green and gooey is blasted into its face.
"Hehehe!" Stinkfly stands tall atop the nearby car. "That should keep you quiet. Hehehe!"
Draco rips away the slime like a Band-Aid, its eyes narrow towards the large bug, and its tongue whips about in annoyance.
Stinkfly sweatdrops. "Oh, wow would you look at the time! Sorry but I gotta fly!" Stinkfly takes off into the air, his wings beating a hundred times in a second.
"RYEEEEE!" Draco jumps up after him its long tongue lashing out and nearly ripping through his wings.
"Hey watch it!" Stinkfly ducks down as another tongue whip whooshes over his head. "I can't regenerate too you know!" Or can he…this probably isn't the best time to find out. And why is this Nomu so dead set on him?!
Stinkfly zooms and zips around the buildings, cars, and everything else but Draco remains hot on his tail the entire time slashing and lashing out at him at every given opportunity. Stinkfly tries to goop him up but the Nomu simply swings its massive thin hands in the way, interpreting the slime balls.
'This guy sure is persistent!' Stinkfly continues to evade attack after attack all the while zooming across the city.
As he flies above a pair of his eyes can't help but bear witness to the flaming city as citizens continue to flee the area. From above he can see Gang Orca and Dholak holding their own against Shellshock who's firing off another electrical shockwave causing even more damage and destruction with each blast!
All in all the city of Hosu is a disaster zone, these Nomus are like forces of nature that cannot be stopped or controlled! But as heroes they need to stop them, they need to protect the citizens.
As the transformed Deku continues to zip about trying to rid himself of his winged-menace he can't help but pray that his friend isn't stuck within all the chaos too.
Far from the chaos, SixSix is flying through the air, courtesy of his jetpack, fortunately for him the night sky means he can move freely without worrying so much about being spotted by one of Earth's protectors.
A light ping rings out, SixSix raises his arm to have a look at the display. A holographic map of Japan zooms in on a single reading, a signal from the Omnitrix being activated.
SixSix would be smiling if he could as he changes trajectories and flies off for his target's location.
"Teg aydre eerrsad. Htis si ggnoi ot eb tsgemonih."
"What did you say? Villains appeared?!" Manual listens in on his comset as both him and Iida look up at the glow of the flames illuminating not too far away. "Don't worry. I can head there right now." He turns to Iida posthaste. "Stay with me. We're running!" And he's off not even slowing down to make sure Iida's actually following along with him.
Iida runs along behind him, but his mind isn't on the flames but on another threat all together. 'Couldn't be… This is different. That murderer wouldn't be so flashy.'
They run against the flow of the panicking civilians. As they sprint forward, Iida notices the darkness of the abandoned and silent buildings after each one's been emptied out by fleeing inhabitants. They continue forward through the now empty streets as only a few stranglers run past them.
But as they pass one last alleyway, Iida stops dead in his tracks. Unfortunately, however, Manual doesn't notice instead he keeps on running trying to make it to the flames as quickly as he can.
Iida however has his gaze locked onto the empty alley, like he's trying to solve one last piece of a complicated puzzle and then it hits him.
Without hesitation or another glance towards the flames or Manual, Iida takes off running. Right into the dark narrow alley: his engines roaring to life as he sprints through Hosu, running as far from the flames as he can.
"That idiot's making a move. And he's so noisy." Stain eyes the glow of the distance flames with disdain from his hunting grounds, a dark empty alleyway.
It would seem that Shigaraki's destruction is nothing more than a child throwing a tantrum all in the name of gaining attention. How terribly pathetic.
"I'll have to dispose of him later." Stain then turns his attention back to his current task. "At the moment, I have important work to finish here."
Specifically, he needs to rid this hero of their wasteful life.
Stain presses the hero's head against the wall, muzzling him and depriving him of air.
"My body…I-I can't move." The hero, Native, isn't tied up or that badly hurt, there's just a lone cut along his shoulder but other than that there's no sign of what could be causing his body to be paralyzed like it is.
"You bastard." Despite the fear of death looming over him, Native tries to curse the killer's very existence. "I-I'll kill you!"
An empty threat, but Stain's threats are not. "If you call yourself a hero," He raises up his battered and bloodied blade. "you should choose your last words with care."
Before he can deal the killing blow, his instincts flare up.
With a gasp and a spin, he swings his blade around, and it clashes with something else. Something hard, metallic, and quick. Stain can only assume it was a motorcycle, but no it is not.
A white knight-like helmet is flung into the air and a pair of glasses are flung to the side as Stain bats his attacker away, knocking them to the ground.
Stain's eyes widen with surprise when they land on the young man's face. He certainly wasn't expecting a child to attack him. And why does this child seem so…familiar? "A child wearing a suit. Who are you?"
Iida's teeth grind together as he glares up at the murderer.
Even with the disdain written on the boy's face, Stain can't even bother to see him as a real threat. "Run, run away from here. This is not a place for children."
The scowling Iida props himself up from the ground. "You're carrying blades all over your body and you're wearing a blood-red scarf. You must be the Hero Killer Stain! It's you, right?"
A burning inferno of hate rages behind Iida's usually calm and collected eyes as all that hate, and anger threatens to spill out. "I've been looking for you, but I didn't think I'd find you so soon."
Stain's doesn't like that look, that sort-of look doesn't belong in a child's eye.
Iida's glare hardens. "I am-"
*Shiiing!*
"Your eyes are searing with vengeance." The end of Stain's blade stops just between Iida's eyes, cutting his declaration off, just one move and the knife'll be through his skull. "Be careful what you say next. If need be, even someone your age could be my target." That will be Stain's first and last warning.
Iida's fist clench and his voice chokes with anger. "Are you saying that…I'm not even a threat to you?" He's seething with anger despite the bloodied blade hanging just inches from his skull. "You listen to me, criminal."
Iida begins to rise up off the ground, determined to see this through. "I am the brother of an incredible hero who you attacked."
The memories of how he always looked up to Tensai fuel his rage.
"He's the best older brother that anyone could hope for."
He remembers how Tensai always inspired him, by leading by example…but those days are over ripped away by a monster of a man, staining those memories forever.
"I have come to stop you because he can't anymore."
He recalls what his brother asked of him that day: '"I want you to take the name. For me, Tenya."'
"You're going to remember my name for as long as you live." Iida stands tall, his glare burning with hatred as he declares himself to the villain. "I am Ingenium, and I will defeat you. That, I promise!"
"Then, so be it." It appears the predator has found his next prey. "Die."
Dun-Dun-Duuuun! Cliffhanger! Yeah, I know. I was originally planning to have this and the full Stain fight in the same chapter, but I decided it would be best to split the chapter in half. Namely so I could update within a shorter interval so if things go well, I can have Part 2 out by next week. Anyway I hope this chapter was still enjoyable. A lot of it (all of it) was mainly set up for next Ch.35 and hopefully it'll all be worth it. So, get ready this is going to be wild!
*Just to be clear, Dr. Animo is not the creator of the Nomus. He just "mutates" them afterwards to give them a boost. The real Doctor is still part of this universe.
*Izuku's new high-tech Vambrace is something I've been wanting to introduce for a long while now. I had the idea since before Ch.19 where Izuku sought out a new support item via Mei Hatsume. And we'll finally see it in action soon. It's nothing too flashy or spectacular but I like it. You can feel free to guess what it is or you can wait and see for yourself, up to you.
*All the Nomus in this chapter have the same Quirks as their manga/anime counterparts but just a few things added in. Squirlanoid has the same ones but now has Squirrel like features and abilities.
Shellshock has the Thundering Shockwave added onto his Immense Strength, and Super Regeneration. Combined with the powerful jaws of a snapping turtle and the nearly indestructible outer shell.
And finally Draco, smallest of the trio, is basically a thin pale-skinned wyvern of a creature. His Quirk being the wings but the abilities of a lizard: claws, long tongue, agility, senses, etc.
Responses for "Guest" reviewers from Ch.33:
Aztec 13: Wow this chapter was magical with Ochaco fighting off her first villains outside her school and without Izuku helps, I love the fight at the end between her and charmcaster, Ochaco using her new powers in action was epic I can't wait for the next chapter please continue.
CreateGunner1209: Yeah I think it was a big step for her. Hopefully she continues to grow throughout this story as well.
Atom king: Well this is a great chapter, at the start of the new chapter we see Ochaco have a new gear to help her fly that awesome now she face hex and charmcaster and they are great villains for Ochaco to face especially charmcaster.
Poor thirteen, they're right there need to be more plumbers at the base, but I get the feeling that thanks to Izuku and Ochaco that there will be more plumbers recruits real soon in the upcoming chapters.
Now the charms are actually ancient alien tech left behind many years ago that is awesome idea I hope more like it in later chapters, now near the end of the chapter Ochaco face off against a charm power charmcaster but with a Saturn Smash she was able to beat her and use her powers to send the Charms into space, now my questions is will they come back and who is Giran and what is he planning with charmcaster?
It looks the stain arc Is coming up,I can't wait to see how different things play in the arc.
CreateGunner1209: Thanks I thought the Gyro-Disc was a nice touch for her to use. And I've been dying to introduce Charmcaster into the mix. Those specific charms will not return, space is huge and the odds of those returning are extremely slim.
Also Giran is an MHA character who is a broker for the League of Villains: provides them intel, supplies, weapons, and recruits.
Shark: You my friend are ingenious when it comes to writing. I never expected for Charmcaster and Hex to be in this story. Ochaco and Grab Torino work so well together that I found myself laughing at their interaction. Well can't wait for the next update. Cheers!
CreateGunner1209: Thank you! That means so much to hear from you. I've been foaming at the mouth to introduce Charmcaster and I really like the interactions between Ochaco and Gran Torino too.
Guest: Man great chapter and league of villain have a other member charmcaster are you going to add more base on Ben 10 villain or other villain that not link to mha
CreateGunner1209: I will be adding just a few more down the line. Not a lot just a few.
DeadCool14: Ok and awesome can't wait, and I just got what are you trying to do with Hisashi, nice :) are the Highbreed gonna show up? Are characters like the Galactic Enforcers, the Plumbers' Helpers, Cooper, Rook, Rad Dudesman, Blukic and Driva, Myaxx, Patelliday or Clyde Five gonna show up? And what about villains, like the Forever Knights, Darkstar, Vulkanus, Dr Psychobos, Captain Nemesis, Kangaroo Kommando, Billy Billions, Psyphon?
Are there gonna be moments where some characters are gonna be really close to some aliens, like Aoyama and Chromastone, Ochako and Gravattack, Hatsume and Jury Rigg, Tsuyu and Bullfrag, also is Tsu secretly an Incursean, or half-Incursean.
Are you gonna do some episodes of Ben 10 as chapters, like Prisoner Number 775 Is Missing, Con of Rath and Catch a Falling Star.
CreateGunner1209: I'm glad. Anyway I want to introduce the Highbreed but I'm afraid to tackle them. They're an enemy that took Ben two-three seasons to defeat and this story is already packed with things so I'm not sure how to properly do them just yet. I do want to at least reference them later on and sort-of set them up in case I do want to include them.
Now to sort-of save myself from explaining too much for the rest I'm just going to say YES, NO, or MAYBE. Now if I do say YES that doesn't mean they will appear anytime soon, unfortunately, but it does mean I want to include them and I have plans to. Heck some of them I've actually planted seeds on how to do so.
Galactic Enforcers: NO
Plumber's Helpers: YES
Cooper: YES
Rook: YES
Rad Dudesman: MAYBE
Blukic and Driva: YES
Myaxx: MAYBE
Patelliday: YES
Clyde Five: NO
Forever Knights: YES
Darkstar: YES
Vulkanus: YES
Dr. Psychobos: YES
Captain Nemesis: MAYBE
Kangaroo Kommando: NO
Billy Billions: NO
Psyphon: YES (Actually I hinted and sort of introduced him already but it was extremely quick so much so I can't remember which chapter it was) (Sorry)
As for interactions between students and Izuku's aliens…yes.
And finally I wasn't really planning on a "Prisoner" chapter or a "Catch a Falling Star" but I am going to sort-of have a "Con of Rath" chapter.
Phew, i hope that answered a lot of your questions if you'd like some clarifications feel free to ask. But just to be clear since I have to respond to you through the story itself I cannot reveal details that may result in some heavy spoilers.
Dark Champion: Technically Snark Tanque and Squirtapiller are classified as unofficial transformation since they were created after the show was over, so it's up to the individual if they want to view it as canon. BUT the species are 100% canon since members of their species have made appearances in episodes of Omniverse so I consider them canon. There is a separate page on the Ben 10 wiki containing all the unofficial transformations if you wish to view them. Also I don't know if you're aware but soon we'll be getting official designs of what Decagon Vreedle and Ventrilosquid look like. On Derrick J Wyatt's gofundme we've already reached the Decagon goal and Ventrilosquid is the next one on the list.
CreateGunner1209: Oh, okay makes sense. And no I didn't know about the Decagon Vreedle and Ventrilosquid designs.
DragonBoost: What are your opinions on the reboot aliens such as Overflow, Shockrock, and Slapback? Duncan Rouleau, one of the creators of Ben 10 has stated that all Classic Continuity aliens exist in the reboot Omnitrix and vice versa so that means Classic Ben 10's Omnitrix(and technically your story's Izuku's) has the potential to unlock all new aliens from the reboot.
CreateGunner1209: Overflow is just a redesign of Water Hazard (who's one of my favorites) so i was a bit annoyed by the overhaul on him. Shockrock seems unnecessary because you already have Diamondhead and so many electrical aliens to use. Same goes for Slapback because Ditto is one of my favorites so I felt like he was unnecessary as well.
Either way no aliens from the reboot will be included. Sorry but I feel like that's for the best.
BlasterBob: I just had the most amazing idea from reading your comment responses, even if you don't add Snark Tanque to main Izuku's playlist you can do a hilarious omake using him. Just picture it, Ushimitsudoki Aquarium it's Gang Orca vs Deku, Izuku turns into Snark Tanque for the first time and then just starts roasting the hell out of Gang Orca and all his sidekicks winning the match thus making him the New Big Boss at the Agency.
CreateGunner1209: I was thinking about doing Omakes for other alien transformations too so that could work.
Guest-Questioner: Huh, For a little while, i would have thought, that the "mana" was some form of life energy,
and in the literal sort of sense, Anodites are a pure physically manifested form, of that energy,
kind of like NRG, in a way.
Different language's, different word's, ya'know?
Here is something(from Transformers rescue bots of all things)
Ahem...Quote: Science, is merely magic, explained, end quote...
CreateGunner1209: I like that quote and I actually remember it from the show or atleast i was trying to to explain the same point. And yeah mana is just life energy but either way they can't cast spells like Gwen does in Ben Ten.
Some Dude: Loved the Ochaco focused chapter! It's really nice to see her training with Gran Torino and becoming a better hero. Ive been wondering how you would've handle the magic user villains from Ben 10, and honestly you handled them pretty well! I don't blame you for cutting out magic and lengerdomain. Would've been a hassle to write for it AND a world full of super powers.
Also, to answer your questions about Snark Tanque and the other aliens created by Derrick J. Wyatt after omniverse , they're technically not official since they were made after the series ended, but the aliens they're based off of did show up in the show, so it's not unreasonable to believe they are in the Omnitrix. Personally I like to think they are cannon since it doesnt conflict with anything we know as canon. Plus it gives us more alien species to learn about, so it's a win win for everyone. It's up to you if you want to use them. Especially Snark Tanque. He's so cool.
CreateGunner1209: Thanks for the resounding review and I'm happy you were satisfied with how I handled the "magic." Also thank you for understanding why I did what I did.
And I have to admit that Snark Tanque is becoming more appealing if I want to include him then I just got be sure when it's appropriate to do so.
DeathXanamon: Sorry if this sounds rude but I checked chapter 33 and you didn't respond to ACogintheSystem comment so I don't know what you thought of the interesting idea they brought up. So I'm wondering if you could please explain what you thought of the idea, because it's very cool and sounds like it could give you some cool ideas for a chapter or two.
CreateGunner1209: I actually did respond to ACogintheSystem's comment, since they're logged into I actually PMed them a response. I PM all members of when they leave a review and ask questions while all Guest reviewers get a response through the actual story. Hence why you can't see it. But I can show you what I wrote in response:
"Thanks for the review and the suggestions I like to hear what you guys like.
I do admittedly have to put better thought into the Plumbers part so thank you for that
As for the Multiversal War...I actually have something very very very special in mind for that specific event/arc. I do like your suggestions and I might be able to play it off in a different manner but I think I'm going to stick to my own original idea. Just because I think you and many others will be pleasantly surprised by what I have in store
Also I did consider a version of Bakugou with the Omnitrix and it's very tempting
Thanks again for the suggestions I love hearing them"
Jackknifedrum: I loved this chapter, it was so fun with how Ochako and Grand Torino play off each other with their interactions, and the fight scenes were amazing. I really like the quirks you gave Hex and Charmcaster, they really do seem like magic. When Charmcaster was talking to Ochako about wanting to be good it was such a great scene that if someone never saw the original Ben 10 they might actually believe what Charmcaster is saying about wanting to be good so it was really well done. The scene with Grane talking with Charmcaster about joining the LoV is really cool and interesting for the future.
I do wonder how Ochako got control of her flying disk (forgot its name sorry) so quickly though?
I'm also wondering if the charms are gone for good or will they come back with Vilgax somehow?
CreateGunner1209: Thanks and it really took some time to come up with those Quirks and how they should work and be explained properly. So I'm glad it was all worth while. And yeah I knew people would get that Charmcaster was lying but you never know maybe that scene fooled a few people here and there, you know? BTW I've been dying to introduce Charmcaster for so long just because I want her in the League of Villains.
I wouldn't stress over the Gyro-Disc too much, it was more of a "I know I can do it; so I did" type of moment. Or as in the wise words of Master Yoda: "Do or do not. There is no try."
And no those specific charms will not return. Space, if you weren't aware, is huge and odds of something that small and returning are close to impossible. At least for that specific set of charms.
Guest: You should have krang in this story and maybe shredder and his group and gaining power by mutagen that will be great arc
CreateGunner1209: Although I love TMNT at most I can do is cameos and easter eggs. Actually I would love to have Bebop and Rocksteady make a quick cameo or two. Sorry but the story is already full as it is especially with what I have planned so the Kraang and Foot Clan would be way too much. Even though I love TMNT.
Guest: hey CreateGunner1209,this is the guy who suggested the omnitrix glitch cause by izuku personal issues that nerf his aliens with added weaknesses due to his bully childhood, your welcome and thank you for responded to my post and for thinking about my idea, i thought of it when i read that your nerfing the aliens (with reasons i understand, good ones too),and i thought it so that you can stay true to the source materials (cause if the aliens have those weaknesses than their race have them too) as well as giving izuku the same character development in manga since one of the things that make MHA stand out than other animes is that the kids and heroes don't get forms/power ups like goku (most of the time), so they think outside the box and change theirs personal views to be creatively skill and efficient as possible, thank you for reading my post again and hopefully this one as well, have a good day.
CreateGunner1209: Thank you so much for the review and the suggestion, and I'm glad you understand. I just need to properly figure out how to incorporate the suggestion. It may not be addressed anytime soon but I'll definitely have it in mind as I continue. I can't fully promise if it will make it just because I really need to sit down and rethink some future arcs. Thanks again and I hope you've enjoyed the last few chapters.
Guest: So after reading this title all I could see was Ochako in a magical girl outfit which is hilarious. Anyways On a detour do you plan to incorporate the movies into your story I'm not expecting you too but I think that would be fun. Plus I would love to see Hero Rising and Ochako entrusts OFA with Izuku for that brief fight with Nine
CreateGunner1209: Haha! I should have put her in one! Also I think I may have stated this in an Author's Note or two but I am going to write the MHA movies into this story. I already have set plans on how each one will play out and to be honest…I'm really looking forward to writing "Two Heroes." I won't say why because I want it to be special.
Guest: This chapter is not good, bad, magical, nor confusing. It was out of this world! I love these original chapters and how you use them for world-building and introducing new characters. I also like how turn the planet Dathomir into a city for this chapter. Especially the creepy setting since Halloween is around the corner. Great job at foreshadowing future aliens that Deku might obtain and other certain character appearances. Nice job adapting magic out of this story and great job giving quirks that suit the villains. Heck, even Bezel himself would be impressed. You know the League of Villains way of recruiting villains so of reminds me of the Forever Knights. Can't wait to see them. I notice that Uraraka has grown a little impatient similar to Ben and starting make puns. I hope it doesn't come back to bite her to hard later.
I also want to talk about Deku and All Might. First, about the topic of legacies. One for All purpose was to take down All for One while the Omnitrix was to unite people. All Might wanted a successor to replace him as the Symbol of Peace. You see the problem with that is it creates over-dependence. Notice how MHA society relies heavily on All Might. Villains target him and several young heroes want to become more like him. To be more specific, they want reach his level of fame. This unfortunately led heroes to become more focus on the popularity contest rather than helping people. Led society create people like Bakugo and Endeavor and discriminate and oppress people like Deku. When All Might is gone, peace will cease to exist and villains will rise. This is why All Might want to find a successor, but that's the problem. He is putting the burden onto 1 person hoping they could could maintain the peace and solve any problems. It just repeats the cycle and the problems still remains. As for Deku, he has a chance to make a change in society. I like Deku create his own legacy not like All Might's. Inspiring and teaching others what the true meaning of being a hero. No matter how bad the situation is and how many times he gets knocked down. He will always rise back up and keep on the good fight. That is his legacy by passing the spirit and will of a hero. In the Ben 10, Ben 10,000 earn the title Hero of Heroes. That something I want to see Deku become.
If All Might tells Deku that he was quirkless, I feel that might sour their relationship even further. I think someone else said this before but All Might sated without a quirk, you can't be a hero. He is pretty much the walking definition of that line.
Also, mind giving Deku ways to fight and to defend himself when the Omnitrix times out and when he's not using it?
How are you going to introduce Zs'Skayr? How will he affect Deku? I mean Ben was scared to use Ghostfreak for a while so he didn't transform into him but how will Deku react?
It's been a while since we saw Nue in the spotlight. Are going do a chapter similar to the Ben 10 episode Grudge Match where he starts learn how to use his powers?
CreateGunner1209: Wow, this is a lot to take in… and I love it! Thank you so much for the review and hearing your thoughts. It's always great to see!
I'm happy you enjoyed Dathomir City and were able to pickup on the foreshadowing. And yeah it took some time to come up with good Quirks for Charmcaster and her uncle.
Also you bring up many valid points about legacy, especially between All Might and Izuku that I definitely need to keep in mind as I continue this story. There are still some details about their relationship I'm still trying to properly write out (I'm no professional writer so there are something I'm struggling with) but I'll give it my best shot!
And it's funny you ask about Izuku defending himself because that's the whole point of his new support item. I've been wanting to introduce it for so long now (since the beginning of the story) and I'll finally be able to next time. So just you wait and see for what I got in store.
I have a plan to introduce Z'Skayr admittedly it's a bit of a long game plan but we are getting ever closer. I don't want to say anymore than that in fear of heavy spoilers. But it's going to happen. Sorry if you wanted to hear more I just…don't want to ruin what's going to happen.
As for the "Grudge Match" I am going to have a chapter that has some similarities to it. It won't be exact in many aspects actually it burrows from another Ben Ten episode (I won't say which because it'll give the entire chapter away) but it should be a good one especially to you, trust me.
Guest: Great chapter! So speaking of Mei Hatsume, if she and Juryrigg met, what are damages?
CreateGunner1209: Catastrophic for the characters but fun for us.
Guest: This chapter was fantastic! Especially the fight between Charmcaster and Uraraka. Few questions, the only Plumbers we see are One-One, Thirteen, and Nezu. Are there more or is it just them? Are there other heroes who are also Plumbers? If so, when will we see them?
CreateGunner1209: So, funny, I wanted to include other heroes but only Thirteen has a real "space" estetic to them. I have considered others but the ones I really like I rather leave as regular pro heroes. I know I should have handled that part better but that's just how it seems to be playing out. But that said Thirteen, One-One, and Nezu won't be the only Plumbers in Japan forever. Actually I've already set up a few of their entrances/introductions already, especially in the last few chapters.
Guest: I am loving this story. The characters have developed into their own unique identities while still being true to the original characters. Hex's and charmcaster's quirks were a stoke of masterpiece. I'm most looking forward to Izuku and Urara needing to deal with something alien and hiding it from the others, hilarity ensues
CreateGunner1209: Thank you I'm so happy to hear the positive response to my story! I'm very proud of the "magical" Quirks, it really took some time to come up with them. And I should try to add a chapter like that.
Guest: I can't wait about way big and shockrock!
CreateGunner1209: I'm so sorry to say this but, unfortunately, you'll have to keep waiting, mainly for Shockrock. I sort-of mentioned this in a few other Author's Notes but I will NOT be including any aliens from the rebooted series. Sorry, bI tried to watch the rebooted series but it just wasn't working for me so I can't do the new aliens or elements justice. Hence why I chose not to include them. If it makes you feel better all aliens from the original series, Alien Force, Ultimate Aliens, and Omniverse are set to join, including Way Big. I really hope this doesn't discourage you from reading, again I just thought it'd be for the best.