Wind Whistling
"*Inhales*…*Exhales*...it's quiet the breath taking sight…"
some moments after that declaration, the mantled figure sit down on the sandy plains, admiring the baleful sky once more.
" currently I can tell I'm in Egypt...but that's all...finding the target won't be easy...could it be here ? Or is it somewhere else ? Hmmmm…" folding his arms and closing his only visible eye to think better.
"my priority should be information gathering...however since I don't know what culture they have here this would be tricky to deal with…what to do ? What to do ?"
and on top of that I still have yet to recover from my arrival...it will takes a while...but I can't afford to lose my pace.
"...it's still dawn...yet the sun is starting to rise above the horizons…hmmm"
staying in the middle of the dunes isn't a wise choice in my current state...I need to find shade before this place turns into an open-air oven.
And so he started marching east towards the Giza pyramids.
They will make a good high point to find directions…and to recharge my tracker…
-minutes later-
Hrrr Hrrr Hrrr
hearing a strange cat-like purring made him pause, he glanced into a spot in the sandy ground, where a hole was barely visible...one by one fur coated animals the size of a house cat started to emerges.
Upon noticing their features he immediately recognized them.
" Meerkats ? And there's 16 one of them ?" strange I thought they lived in the Kalahari desert not the Sahara.
Curiosity took over him as he crouched down, hiding and observing their behaviors.
Nothing seems to be out of ordinary, sentries on the lookout...cubs playing around...huh ?
One of the Meerkats, a big lookout glanced at a shifting in the dunes...which a part of it was collapsing due to recent wind, however what caught his attention was the slight glow of the Meerkat's eyes.
It was there for a second but it faded once it knew there was no danger nearby...these animals aren't normal.
Few moments later, the family of Meerkats started marching east, the mantled figure on their tracks...slowly the terrain turned from sandy into rocky as there was a change the scenery, a giant body of water was flowing in the horizon.
The Nile…it's width has decreased since last time I saw it...and the weird behavior of these animals...definitely something is off.
Upon reaching their destination besides the Nile's shore he ignores the sight on the other side. Which was filled with silhouettes of concrete modern buildings.
So it was just a canal, branched from the mainstream...they are trying to stay away from the human's settlements...but why ? Huh ?
FLOWSH !
somehow the ground was blasted by pillar-like air currents, soon the sky rained with grains of sand and…
" clams...and crabs too" these animals aren't feeding on scorpions...and that blast from earlier...hmmm ?
A flock of 13 Ibis that was grazing the river bed moments ago joined the feast.
The Meerkats family started nibbling down on the scattered sea-food not caring about the Ibis's company, however the odd Meerkat from before paused munching on a crunchy river crab...he gazed at the shore edge...his eyes started to shine with a white light but brighter than before…
Hrrr Hrrr !
immediately, all other 15 of it's kin backed off behind it. Not long after the reason for it's protective behavior emerged...a 14 foot (4.26 meter) long Nile crocodile, at first it was like the croc was merely basking in the morning sunlight, being given a free dental check-up by the 4 local Drongos.
However as some members of the Meerkat family lowered their guards by approaching it carelessly with their 'Leader' at the front, the scaled menace attacked, targeting the odd Meerkat not bothered by how it started to strangely grown like a helium balloon ?
Two seconds later the mantled figure was treated to the rare sight of a flying Crocodile rocketing through the air.
SPLASH!
these animals are highly intelligent than normal...radioactive mutations can't do this, that's unlikely...then-?
BOOOAWWH!
unlike the Meerkats and the birds who high tailed it in all directions, he didn't flinch.
It was a fishing boat was heading towards the north...upon seeing how one of the crew looked like a sea horse with a vacuum cleaner nose and fins on the head, the mantled figure smiled.
I see…
or more likely smirked.
" mutated humans then, huh ? Interesting."
…
..
.
following the flowing river, the mantled figure arrived at last in an more urban area, strangely enough he was more at ease instead of at edge, despite the strange glances he was receiving and how some people were avoiding him like a plague, he wasn't caring at all, instead glancing left and right, as if looking for something...or someone…
without the tracker fully charged this is fruitless...and to make matters worst most of the individuals here are unique in their own ways...I have to come up with another plan soon...
Taking out a circle-shaped thing, it appears to be composed of different parts with strange symbols and Arabic words plus a ring like handle.
The Astrolabe needs time and solar energy to recharge…but the question is how long it will takes for a full recharge…
rising the golden colored device until it was facing the sun wholly…
Tsk, the sun rays aren't intense enough...huh ?
a shift in the motions few feet away, caught his attention.
Three other mantled figures in what appears to be traditional desert tribes clothes were eyeing him...or more precisely the artifact with greedy looks.
Thieves...they won't back off easily...heh! I can use this to my advantage.
Willingly striding off to a farther and remote urban area, the three thieves soon took pursuit.
Hehe, that's it, I'm just a harmless individual without anything spectacular...for now.
…
..
.
taking the river side's road down to the borders of the city, he made a detour upon stumbling upon a dead end.
" well, well, it's seems our friend here has lost his way, can we help you lad ?" the first thief exclaimed, upon making eye contact he noticed some characteristics that stands out. Mainly the bull-like horns on the sides of his head and the nose that match up.
you're already doing so...
" oh~! Thank you very much ! This city must be full of kind people"
" now, now, as much as we hate to admit it but we don't help for free, we need...payment for our services" the trio were standing a distance away from each other, covering all escape routes.
" oh ? But I don't have much with me...most of the money I have is unfortunately...unusable…" the figure replied with a what-can-you-do gesture.
"drop the act already and hand over that ancient artifact" one the thieves, the one on the left with a mean look didn't like the show.
" hoo~? Is it really that precious ? I didn't know~"
" it's worth more than three million pounds!, and it will be in your best interest to hand over...or else"
THUD! CRACK!
the bullhead threat display was answered by-
" THAT'S THE EQUIVALENT OF 100000 USD ! nice~!…"
veins started to pop up on the trio faces, their building up rage was met by a cold mock smile.
"...but I'm afraid I can't sell it, I still need it for my own goals" the look on his eye was screaming
'Bring it on! '
" that's unfortunate, but who said we were going to buy it" the third of the trio announced by-
SHHHHN
-sheathing a slightly curved iron baton from...somewhere ?
Strangely instead of attacking he started pushing down at the metal rod.
" ho~ ? Three on one ? That's quiet unfair~" the way he said it meant he couldn't care if they were more that than.
" FAIR OR NOT THAT ASTROLABE IS MINE !"
the mean-look jumped, swinging down a punch at him, the figure glanced upwards and swiftly side-avoided at the last second.
THUD ! CRA-CRACK!
the impact made a small spiderweb like crater on the ground.
"*whistling* that's quiet the punch eh ? " iron-like skin coating...not bad.
The other two wasted no time as they joined the fight, one reared back his baton going for a wide swing...but not before addressing his partner to dodge.
"DUCK !"/"JUMP!" shouting the opposite order at the same time.
the mantled figure followed his attacker's command then bouncing back to a safe distance, the iron-skin didn't, his confusion was cleared by a nice bone shattering hit straight to the face.
That hit carried more weight in it, if it could knock him out…
" huh !? Oi what the heck are you doing ! " the bullhead paused mid-way before shouting angrily at the poor thief who stuttered to reply.
" I-I d-didn't mean to I swear !"
he pulled out that rod from somewhere...and he pushed at the rod before attacking...stocking...
" Oi ! Oi! kept it down, can't you see our friend here is sleeping peacefully ?"
he can stock objects and even mechanical stress…
the way he was pushing again on the rod the same way as before confirmed his theory.
" you bastard, eat this !" the bullhead reared back his fist and in an instant.
WAWW!
he punched air.
P-P-POP!
A popping sound made the bullhead glance downwards, swiftly swinging down another punch, buuut it's seems like he traded strength for speed.
" *YAWWWN*! That was a nice massage for my sore back, thanks!"
" you won't be cracking jokes after this! Oi! you go grab the sleeping beauty while I take care of this sewers dwelling rat!" hurriedly obeying his leader as he pulled his companion away.
" sewers dwelling eh ? Speaking from experience I assume ?"
the veins that popped out on the thug head answered the question.
" HAAAAAAAAAAAAHH!" the bellowing sound he made gave the mantled figure a stupid idea.
Going for a series of side swings and uppercuts the bullhead didn't expect for his target of ire to dodge all of them.
This rat is nimble like a Jerboa !
the nimbleness was annoying him, but what made him truly snap is what the Jerboa did next.
He took off his mantle, revealing a strange looking cloth, golden eyes all over it in a mesmerizing pattern.
If only this scrap of clothes was red. Oh well who cares ?
the bullhead was first confused as he started waving it like a flag from side to side.
" Come on! Toro ! Toro ! Come on!"
the world around the To-bullhead stopped for a second, as he processed what the matador said.
" Uh-uh…" I hope we find someone who buys ancient scrap for a good price.
" GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!"
FWOSHHH!
"Olé!…"
...
"GRRRRRRRRRR!"
FWOSHHH!
"Olé!…"
...
"GOWWAAAAAAAAHHH!"
FWOSHHH!
"Olé!..."
the still conscious thief couldn't process what was happening as this was the first time in his "partnership" with the bullhead where someone insulted him in this way and survived this long without any lasting bruises...it was actually fascinating to watch...until...
" MOVE !"
the scrappy clothe obscured the bullhead's view enough and in his enraged state he forgot where his subordinates were.
" OWHA!"
CRASH!
the resulting impact, implanted the three to the a nearby wall.
Wearing again the mantle, he proceeded to say something but didn't upon noticing that their little fiasco has attracted an unwanted company.
" from here ! the crash sound came from here!" a new voice ringed followed by a " W-Wait for us!"
" well see ya! if you want to make money I suggest joining a circus I'm sure they need gifted clowns "
" STOP!"
an ancient Egyptian-like appearance, or more like hieroglyph-like, body all thin like a paper.
" Sa-SALAAM! this is can't get any worse"
" I heard some ruckus and came as fast as I could so it was you three who were harassing the civilians morning peace!" Egypt's top declared.
" sorry sir! We were just practicing a friendly fight, we thought this place was far enough from the people, again I'm sorry"
" is that so ? Do you even know where are you now!"
the trio couldn't believe what the mantled one was saying neither was Salaam.
" yes sir! We're near the old Kahira's canned sea food factory, about 10 blocks away to be exact"
" then you should know it's a restricted area !"
" yes and that's why we choose the old workers living quarters for our little battle...after all this place is going to be demolished soon"
" that doesn't give you the right to be he-!"
" Salaam sir! we got a report that three fishing boats got knocked out near the west southern coast!"
" very well then bye!"
the mantled figure acrobatically jumped from wall to wall then grabbed an old corridor's edge using it to launch himself to the rooftop, he didn't wait for the "OI!" as he run away.
I see...so-called heroes prowl these street to help keep peace and what they call themselves villains at bay...quirks are mutations that cause people to gain supernatural abilities...hmmm...in other words it's a hassle to find my target, I need to search all the cities in Egypt, yet I can't tell if they are here or somewhere else…
Tsk...no matter it will be nice to play from time to time with these two categories while I'm at it.
-Meanwhile-
*Charging*
Zzzttttt
*PLOSH!*
*Charging*
Zzzttttt
*PLOSH!*
*Charging*
Zzzttttt
*PLOSH!*
yosh ! three in a row!
heh! Not bad, either your aiming is getting better or Lagiacrus's eyesight is more sharp than Rathalos's.
To be honest, Ratha's eyesight is kind of blurry compared to the crystal clean Lagi.
" Nice job Maruchi-shonen, that was better than last time, you can take a 10 mins break, MIDORIYA-SHONEN BREAK TIME!"
" Hiiii...*thud*" owwww...my muscles are screaming !"
" Hooo! Man that was exiting, yet I can still feel my fuzzy throat " massaging my neck didn't help to erase the phantom discomfort.
" Maruchi-shonen...there's something I want to discuss with you." All Might approached me with a serious and calculated expression.
" eh ? What is it All Might ?"
" is it about, the charging time of his attacks ? " Izuku somehow managed to rise up into a sitting position. He looked battered. poor Izuku...
" no it's far from that Midoriya-shonen…for you, the training is going well you might feel like your muscles are tearing apart and later they might pain you but that's natural for beginners, but for you Maruchi-shonen well...you see, while the period of 10 months sounds like a lot...it's actually not enough...even with an amazing quirk like yours...and how surprisingly you seems to be getting used to any new form very fast, the thing is...if you keep doing this...and focusing your effort and time into new forms instead of focusing on the old ones you have...you will probably fail the exams…"
" WHAT ?!"
" yeah...from what I could tell, you 'remember' the 'how to do this or that' but your body doesn't seems to, or in other words…"
" he still needs to practice in old forms until he's body gets well accustomed to them!"
" Correct Midoriya shonen !" All Might gave him a thumbs up.
" I understand...but am I still allowed to unlock new ones ?"
" hmmm, as long as you don't waste much time in practicing those forms it's allowed"
ask about how many forms you can practice in the 10 months.
Doing so, All Might answered.
" to be honest I can't tell, the entrance exams change every year…so I suggest you pick jack of all trades or things that can cover almost any situation" and they have yet to tell me about that, even so I think it will be kind of cheating if I did tell you two.
"hmmm, well most of the entrance exams for the heroes school are based on the proprieties that befits the heroes needs, they are types of heroes, like rescuers, villains fighters, protectors etc." Izuku added.
" if you qualify enough to be in all those categories then you will have a high chance of being accepted in some if not all the schools, of course you have to prove those qualities by your performance in the exams and the written ones aren't easy either...especially in UA...*muttering* I had to burn the midnight oil during the preparation months " All Might recalled those troublesome days...and flinched upon remembering a certain teacher.
" Soka...this is quiet tricky…and I still have to study too...Izuku you will help your big bro right ? "
puppy teary eyes did the effect.
" u-uh w-what type of questions is that ? of course I will help you!"
" thanks little bro!"
" hmmm, if I may drop my two pins in...I think training in 10 forms is the best choice...considering the speed of your progress and maybe because you did practice in your past life ?" Izuku suggested, thankfully he was too tired to activate Analyzing mode.
10 forms are alright, however you should pick wisely otherwise it will be a wasted effort.
" hmmm, I have to choice the most useful ones then...or pick them according to their abilities that can cover all the heroic needs "
" Rathalos is a good choice, he can fly high so it's a good locator and information gatherer, also ranged attacks are welcome." All Might pointed out upon recalling his encounters with some annoying flyers.
"Lagiacrus is another crucial choice for underwater situations, and the electric power is also a plus." Izuku continued.
"Zinogre is...eh...quiet disadvantaged compared to the former two since we don't know were you can get those fulgar bugs but maybe you can find a better use to it." All Might added.
" in other words he's out"
" um...uh...yeah...Tigrex is quiet destructive so it's a combat oriented one with very loud roar. Good for pining down villains."
" those are 3 so far and I still have room for 7 more...Daora powers sounds awesome if I can only use it, but let's make it 4...6 more spots...hmmm, sigh this is going to take a while to decide"
" true but you still have time so don't give up boys! especially you Midoriay-shonen !"
" H-hI! I will do my best" blushing at the encouragement I couldn't help but add fuel to the feeling.
" You can do it little bro, you will be the best pro hero ever ! "
" speaking of doing your best, TIME'S UP ! MIDORIYA-SHONEN GO LOAD THAT OLD TIRE IN THE TRUCK ! MARUCHI-SHONEN 20 LAPS AND 50 PUSH UPS NOW! GO ! GO GO!"
" Y-YES!"/"YES SIR!" Skeletor All Might is scary when he wants to.
...
.
later, as the two boys were heading back.
"Owww...I'm so tired…" Izuku was exhausted...slowly walking due to the intense pain in his legs muscles.
"same bro...diving in medium-shallow waters wasn't a good idea"
nor was trying to see if you can transform underwater
" I can still test the salt of that gulp"
" sea water isn't very harmful, but the pathogens can be dangerous you should have-"
" I already vomited when I submerged"
Izuku looked at me with an accusing comically angry look.
" don't worry I apologized to the fishes"
" even the shark you throw away ?"
" that bastard is an exception, it tried to turn me into a snack so I grabbed his tail with Lagiacrus form and throw it away like a beyblade !"
" uh ? What's a beyblade ?"
" huh ? What do you mean what's a beyblade everyone knows what's a beyblade is...right ?"
" nope, never heard this word from anyone before...is it something foreign ?"
" uh...to be honest I don't know...sometimes these strange words come out of my mouth like it's natural…"
Sensei, Analysis.
According to my calculations-
what calculations ?
-the words you blurted have completely no relation with Polymorph.
Eh ? So you mean that...I'M GETTING BACK MY REAL MEMORIES !
hmmm, seems like playing around with Polymorph had some effect on your Desired memories or something like that...in conclusion...yes.
" I could jump if my legs don't allow "
" huh ? what's wrong ?"
" Izuku I'm just enlightened to tell you that my memories are getting back ! Maybe it's a side effect of Polymorph like All Might said but what's important is that I'm getting back my lost memories "
" T-that's W-Wonderful news...but how did you knew you're getting them back ?"
" eh ?"
Sensei SOS!
1 half-baked lie coming up, you can tell him that Polymorph might have a side effect of giving you amnesia and restoring the forms after the dis-associative amnesia occurs results in restoring the personal info lost by the drawback.
Huh ? That's quiet the good explanation ? Is it-
" umm...if you don't fell like telling me it's okay…"
" Y-no-no I'm just thinking on how to best word it that's all!"
" okay, take your time " Izuku was more tired than excepted as he started stopping every two minutes.
…
" oh! that might explains a lot...hmmm...still I never heard of the word beyblade before…"
" maybe it's related to a foreign culture ? Remember I can speak Arabic fluently "
قال بفصاحة قال (translation : he said fluently he said)
I can speak fluently !
" huff...can we...huff...sit down for a minute please ?"
" Uh...izuku are you alright ?"
he crunched down before answering me.
" it's just the effect of...first days of intense muscles training...I'm fine...just needs a few moments to catch my...huh?"
I crunched down, with my back facing him and my arms extended behind it.
" get on, I will carry you"
" W-what !? no-no need I can walk just fin-oww" he tried to stand only to fall back.
" come one outtoto, what type of big brother I'm if I don't give my little brother a piggyback from time to time ?"
" but...you're too tired !, I'm fine-"
" Izuku, would you like a piggyback or being carried by the maw of a oversized 14.5 meter (4.7 foot) long wolf ?"
" um-uh..."
" Thunder wolf : Zino-!"
" O-OKAY! you win! "
I guess you found a use for Zinogre after all.
yup he works wonders as an intimidator. effective too as Izuku unwillingly embraced his brother's neck before being lifted off the ground.
I was going to say a load wagon like a donckey, but that sounds better.
"...Um...I was wondering...what will you do if your parents show up or...if you remembered everything about your past…"
" uh?...well...if I restored my memos...I will still tries to become a hero! and we will always be brothers ! isn't that right otoutto ?"
" u-uh ? Hmm! That's right...even if...I will miss you when you go"
" dude I'm still here, save the tears for a necessary time"
I'm pretty sure he has gallons stocked somewhere...MAYBE HE'S QUIRK IS ACTUALLY FLOOD TEARS !
I was thankful for my tired muscles otherwise..
All the salary people in Musutafu will have been hot on my tail.
That would be literally since all of your forms have a tail.
...Sensei shut up.
-tomorrow, 5 AM-
yesterday, before I could drop asleep called, he informed us that he will take me tomorrow to a necessary medical check.
"am I in trouble ?" asking the question that sprouted in my mind.
" no" Tsukauchi answered not taking his eyes from the road.
" then why are going to the central hospital instead of resuming school?"
" school can wait, Maruchi, we were summoned by the hospital's doctors in order to check on your DNA, it does concern what could possibly have happened to you before Midoriya found you"
" …I...see..."
the gloomy atmosphere that followed and Tsukauchi's dark tone made him fell uneasy.
Sensei...I was meaning to ask...but...did you by any chance recover anything else besides the scattered stuff ?
Unfortunately all I saw were images, fuzzy ones about some dinosaurs...a black and white picture of a long-neck sea monster and a few irrelevant stuff here and there...so no, nothing outstanding.
"Sigh...and when I thought I was getting near to recover my personal memories…"
his words didn't go on deaf ears as Tsukauchi glanced back at him, with a forced smile in his face...he knows lying won't do anything good...he knows...despite that he can't help but try to comfort the amnesiac boy.
" I wouldn't be so pessimistic about that, after all you're recovering them little by little...even the great mountains can be climbed step by step, so you just need to be patient"
"... …" slowly replacing the sour look by a cheerful sad smile he replied with
" thanks…"
Tsukauchi couldn't help but smile back, it seems like during their little time together he grew attached to the poor kid, feeling more like a father figure to him than just an everyday cop doing his job.
" anytime"
…
..
.
it took us about an hour and half to arrive, the halls of the hospital were quiet but busy, nurses and doctors were like worker bees going here and there non stop.
I was following quietly not wanting to disturb any poor patient...and so was Sensei…
we walked straight for about some minutes before taking a turn to the right corner...were was a sign of 'Genetics Analysis lab' three people were talking in the end of the section, two doctors I assumed from their coats and a...cat ?
" Nyaa ! They arrived " the cat-like policeman announced, strange...it's like I saw him before...but where…?
Here we go again.
Upon Sensei's comment I swiftly glanced down at my gloved hand, despite the obscured view I could tell there was some light pouring out from the few mini-holes.
" Good morning, I'm officer Tsukauchi Naomasa from Musutafu's police station presenting myself upon your request"
Sensei...I wanna enjoy the moment slightly even if it doesn't turn to b-
no it's not a muscled man-lion hybrid with supersonic roar, nor super strength and of course not heat vision.
Why...JUST WHYYYY? Let me dream please for just. .! is that much to ask ?!
" thank you for coming sir, I take it this young man here is…?" one of the doctors replied, he looked older than his subordinate if the grey hair was any indication.
Hmmm, let me think…? Yes ! Yes that's too much to ask
" yes, this is Midoriya Maruchi" upon hearing my name I dropped the empty threat I was going to say.
" u-um, h-hi sirs!" of course Sensei couldn't let my stuttering go without some useful advice.
When you speak to someone look at their eyes not at their feet, a hero must be courageous...*pff* hehehe...like a...well a...hehehe...a lion
oh~? Then I advice you to keep a straight face when telling sarcastic jokes and not mimic a spotted hyena !
…not bad for a comeback
thanks I was practicing...anyway jokes aside, what did we got this time ?
" very well please come with us" the young doctor requested.
Hmmm, cat-like as excepted but this one is interesting…
interesting how ?
Hmmm...bipedal...half the size of a full grown man and...it can talk ?...Uh uh DON'T-!
" A TALKING CAT!"
-shout…
Thankfully the hall was far enough from the patients rooms so they weren't any glares coming his way...only a questioning gaze of a fur-coated officer.
" excuse me ? " Sansa wasn't pleased nor was Tsukauchi.
" Maruchi this is my coworker Sansa, apologize!" Tsukauchi's glare was like that of a father scolding his son…Maruchi felt bad.
" I'm so sorry I wasn't referring to you I swear!"
" it's okay young man, mistakes happens...I'm pretty sure you may have forgot about the Hetereomorphs"
" Hetereomorphs ?" the term was new to me.
" Sigh, quirks can alter the forms of humans...some are more permanent than your case..." Tsukauchi explained before slightly knitting his eyebrows.
"...and what do you mean by 'I wasn't refering to you' ?"
" well…"
…
" Oh! So you unlocked a cat-like form that can talk when you saw my face ? I see…" Sansa held his composure well but even Maruchi could hear the curiousity in his tone.
" Alright then, shall we resume our schedule?" the young doctor was suprisingly patient.
They must have reserved some time for your 'special' case.
" there's one thing I would like to add doctor" Tsukauchi glanced at me with a thoughful look.
" what is it ?"
" since your new form is the size of a normal kid then I would like to test a theory"
" theory ?" the three of us exclaimed.
" yes, I want you to examine samples of his DNA before and after he transform"
" Oh! so you want to test if the lad's quirk is responsible for the unusal alterations ? Hmm, yes that's reasonable since Transformer-types only alter the physical form and other related caracteristics" the young doctor replied.
" very well in that case I woud like to join you"
" Sansa ? "
" I will be honest Tsukauchi...I'm slightly curious about this 'talking cat'…"
" very well...let's go"
Me, and followed him, the old doctor went to check on other patients while I wasn't paying attention.
…
..
.
" ouch!...Yeowch!...ow!"
" sigh, man up already you're 15, no ?" sure thing, it's not like your the one getting stubbed by these weapons.
I agree with him, it's just needles not spikes or like you're walking on embers barefoot.
...fine!
The young doctor took three samples of my hair, my saliva and my blood...the last part was the worst.
Ahem.
Okay, it was the less pleasant! Happy ?
Better.
" alright, that's all I need…"
" good, now Maruchi are you ready to change forms ?" Tsukauchi asked upon which I replied by standing from the chair I was sitting on and then proceeded to take off my glove.
" keep it"
" uh ? Why ?"
" you don't need to see the icon right ?"
" no ?"
" then there's no need to waste time"
huh ?
Translation : "there's no need for a drama-effect"
boring...anyway, what's the magic word ?
Felyne
seriously ?
Yes. Just felyne like the preys.
Alright.
"umm, felyne ?"
2 seconds later
"hmmm, did you just grew bigger, or I'm imeowgining things, nyaa ?...wait a meownute !"
light brown fur, with dark brown spot on face, ears, tail and legs...looks identical to the Siamese breed...or the Cornish rex…besides he can also talk ?
" I CAN TALK! NYA!? "
" cu-cute!" it was just a small mutter, but when Tsukauchi glanced to the side he could see the painted cheecks behind his coworker's fur.
" ah...Sansa...are you alright ?"
" a-ah ?! Y-yes Tsukauchi! He just reminded me of myself when I was little, he's so cute to be honest…"
"so-soka…" Tsukauchi's sweetdropped at his friend's sudden change in behavior.
...
The doctor then proceeded to take the post-transform samples, earning angry "MEOWCH!"
every time he stabbed the poor kitten with a needle.
" we will intercept them immediately it won't take long just two hours"
" two hours ?...that's way fast than last time"
" we recently received an AI-powered analytical computer from a USA's company"
" good news then, we will leave you to your business just contact me immediately when you're done" Tsukauchi mentioned me to follow him.
" so...do you want to go somewhere or do you to stay here until the results are ready ?"
" umm, well...uh"
the red painted cheeks showed the embarrassments.
" why shy all suddenly ? Come on let's go take a walk around the city" Sansa added, somehow he lost the professionalism aura.
" we can Meowster Sansa ? Um I meownt to say mawster Sansa..."
"...Kawaii~!, it's fine either way young man " the cat-man couldn't help himself this time as he extended his arm to pet the talking felyne's head.
"Prrrrrrrrr" Sensei, how do I get ride of this annoying accent ?
It will go once you transform back...Meowruchi!
purrfect, just purrfect !like I needed any meowre meowrale suppurrt !
hohohohohohohho!
"let's go take a walk in the nearby park"
…
thankfully I transformed back. Mister-
Meowster
SHUT UP!- Mister Sansa stayed back saying he will inform us as soon as the results are ready…
so here we were me and sitting on a bench besides a plain-like green small garden.
He was writing some notes on his notebook while I was starring at the diverse flora...until…
" the loch ness legend...how do you know about it ?" there it is, the tone of a interrogator...but I can understand now…
yes, he wants you to say it to him...the one whom you trust with your secrets.
" it just came into my mind when I unlocked a serpentine-like sea beast...I also noticed that when I 'unlock' new forms I remember random stuff...like the Dilophosaurus from Jurassic park 1, which I remember they had frills while in the book I purchased they didn't...I also remembered...spinning toys thing called 'Beyblades' when I throw a shark that tried to turn me into a snack"
" *Scribbles* I see...please be careful with your training next time…danger lurks in every corner."
" I try as best as I can...that's all I have to say so far...plus the new verbal code I stumbled upon"
" new verbal code ?"
" yes...the verbal code needed for the next level...the types of these forms...I just...sniff...I just wish I can restore everything faster...sniff...and remember my parents whereabouts...because...because...sob...I feel like I'm a burden on everyon-"
SNAP!
"Maruchi...for the last time no one is thinking of you as burden, the Midoriyas accepted you of their own free will, I'm doing my duty and I'm glad I'm helping you...and I think Sansa is considering to adopt you if given the chance"
" wait what ?!"
" yup, I can tell through years of co-working with him that he finds your felyne form prrutty cute"
did he just…
"pff...hahaHahahaha" I couldn't help but laugh...he sure knows what to say in the right time.
Tsukauchi smiled upon hearing the lad's laughing.
" besides…no matter what happens we will be here for you, even if we don't manage to track down your parents whereabouts we will find someone suitable to look after you"
" r-really ?...In that case, I want you to look after me !"
HUH ?
" Huh ?"
" you heard right, I want you as my papa!"
….
Tsukauchi felt a fuzzy feeling in his heart...to be called papa…
but he is a logical man.
" I'm sorry Maruchi...but I'm a police officer and I have many duties...I won't be able to take care of you as a father should no matter how much I try I—"
he felt arms wrapping around his waist and tightening slightly in an embrace.
" and who said anything about taking care of me, I just want you as my father that's all...I can take care of myself"
the officer couldn't hold his smile as he hugged back.
"very well then, no matter how much distance is between us, you will always be my son"
" thank you, papa!"
unfortunately, their warm moment was cut short by Tsukauchi's phone ringing.
Bip
" yes ?...they will be ready in 30 mins ? Good, I will head back soon, thank you Bip"
don't ask...
But...I-
he will tell you if it's in your best interest...if not he will keep it to himself until a good time…
but why not now ?
If you concern yourself now with the past you won't be focusing enough on what's important.
You mean...the UA's entrance exams ?
Yes, you can overthink about it AFTER the exams.
...very well, I will try to concentrate as much as I can on the future and forget about the past...for now.
…
.
" hmmm" the old doctor was staring at the results with keen interest. having already dismissed his subordinate for other tasks.
" so, what is the summary of your interpretations ?"
" the sequences are...completely normal…"
I thought as much, it was probably the effect of a rare altering quirk Tsukauchi's assumption was right.
"Ahem...!"
he glanced up and upon meeting the old doctor's eyes he understood immediately.
" Sansa...Maruchi can you wait for me outside ?"
" yes sir" Tsukauchi excepted him to ask for the whys, he was slightly surprised for the obedient behavior…
Clack
"the sequence that's responsible for quirks appearance...there's nothing abnormal in it...which is the case in the rare quirkless people...care to explain ?" the doctor demanded an explanation for the current situation, thankfully Tsukauchi had prepared a plan for this possibility.
" It must be sensitive information if you don't want the young man hearing it"
" it is...and I would appreciate it if you don't tell him anything too, he's already having it rough"
" you have my word, but as the head of this hospital I need valid explanations about my patients cases"
" sigh...to make it short, we think his DNA was altered by someone, and his quirk appeared due to many experiments "
" genetic modifications are permanent"
" not if they were done by a DNA altering quirk"
" hmmm...if that's the case then...wouldn't the effects wear off...including the quirk itself "
" true...but sorry for being blunt but...did any patient with...altered cells lose their quirks ?"
"...Sigh...I see your point, so let's resume, the kid got his ability after the alterations, then when the genetical modifications wore off, the quirk remained like any other normal one would, correct ?"
" that's what I can tell so far"
" I was one of the doctors who interpreted his analysis, he's very lucky surviving long enough before the quirk manifested...that's all I needed to hear, everything else can be discussed at a later date"
" thank you for your time."
" one last thing officer...if you managed to get your hands on this DNA alterer keep him functional, they are those who might benefit from a voluntary treatment"
" no promises"
Clack
now, if I assume the stuff he knows about things from long ago are likely due to cultural influence that remained intact during decades...all that is left is to find his parents…
upon seeing his smile while talking with his coworker, Tsukauchi promised himself one thing.
I will bring that criminal to justice no matter how longs it takes!
-Egypt 10:00 PM-
the mysterious male was sitting on a rooftop, gazing down at the pedestrians in the ever busy Cairo…
seems like my Astrolabe will need about a couple of months before being fully recharged...what a pain~!
Hearing suddenly footsteps behind him, he didn't bother to rise up.
" I'm actually surprised...did Salaam forget the police's number or…?"
" luckily he didn't have enough time nor the convincing evidence against us, so he let us off the hook with a warning" despite the seething rage in his voice, the bullhead explained calmly.
" really !? Good for you then ! now you can join the circus ! I'm sure they will accept uprising stars like you three!"
he could hear teeth grinding behind him...and two feral like growls…
before the two lackeys could voice their comebacks their leader spoke with more serenity this time.
" As much as I'd like to smash your head in, my boss wants otherwise"
" boss you say ? I'm all ears" the mantled figure turned around that ever-smile on his face gave the impression as he was waiting for this outcome.
…
" so let me get this straight, your boss wants me to join him because I managed to defeat the three of you easily and because I possess an artifact only found in the most secure museums in the world ?"
" yeah, he wants an expert thief...you can accept and gain his protection and some pocket money in exchange for your stealing skills...and if you refuse" he displayed the 'else' by grinding a rock with his bare fist to dust.
"hmmmm?" the mantled one wasn't fazed in the least much to the bullhead's annoyance.
they aren't lying, but I can't trust their "Boss" easily, if I joined them that will restrain my advantages.
" I refuse your offer"
" huh ?! you what ?! Do you know how much thugs dream of having a position among us!"
" and we were willing to forget that humiliating defeat too!"
" I wasn't!"
" not the time damn it!"
their foul-play was obvious as they tried to surround him slowly, but before that he continued talking non-chanantly.
" it's not like I don't find the offer alluring, it's just it doesn't work well for my...schedule"
" huh ? Wha-"
ringing ringing ring*Bip*
"Y-yes sir!...yes...as you wish...the boss wants to talk directly ! .tongue! "
So he was listening in, what a surprise~!
Catching the phone as he was thrown to him he answered with a.
" hello~how are you granny ?"
the squad's irretation skyrocketed.
" it's in your best interest to not temper those who are more dangerous than you can handle" the ragged old voice advised from the other end.
" SIR YES SIR!" followed by a mock salute you literly hear the veins poping on the other side of the roof, their boss however was holding his nerves.
" I will move directly to the main topic, 'join us or you will be chased for what you did to my surbodinates' "
" boss, boss, boooss~, it's not like I don't wanna be a temporary member of your group, it's just that I have a reason for not accepting the offer"
" can you clarify what reason you have that you're so calmly putting you're self as target ? "
" I have limted time and I want to search the citices over all the Nile's shores as soon as possible, your request restrain my ability to relocate, capitche ?" the change in his tone was a slight surprise to the fours who were listening.
" oh ? Is that so ? I have surbodinates all over the NILE, I can just ask them-"
" that won't do, this 'special someone' can't be found without the help of my precious astrolabe"
"...astrolabe...an artifact that is worth quiet the chunck, they are few of it left in the world, guarded in tighly secured facilities with hypersensitive quirk-deceting sensors...you must be quiet the skilled thief to get your hands on one"
the boss paused waiting for an 'explanation'.
" I'm humbled, but boss you're mistaken...after all I'm just a nobody with sorry information gathering skills...that's all"
" oh ? Is that so ? many tried to break into those facitlites and very few managed to came out without leaving a trace behind...these skills of yours mustn't be as sorry as you think"
" Thank you ! It really means something when you get praised by the...Desert Coyotes leader"
ignoring the triple gasps nearby, the boss calmly continued.
" they are 5 tightly secured museums scattered all across the Nile, you get me the artifacts I want and in exchange I let you off the hook"
" but Boss!" one of the lackeys tried to protest.
" shut it, he won't tell anyone because he doesn't care nor have the time to do so...am I right ?"
" reading people is one of the most crucial skills for a leader...you're right plus I couldn't ask for a better deal in my current position, I accept the job, however once I deliver those artifacts consider the deal off"
" very well...one last thing, you need a code-name otherwise my subordinates will mistake you for a...rival"
" no need for a code-name, boss. After all I'm ju~st a nobody...you can call me...Dehni"