Hey Guys! Crescent Rider here and I am back with another chapter! There isn't much for me to say at the moment, except that after this season. I might make another Mew Crossover Fanfic in the future. I won't tell you what it is, but I've established a hint not too long ago.
That is all and enjoy the chapter!
The Class-A Hero, Red Sword, was in a forest with his sword drawn, his stance assumed, and his senses at top shape. He was against an opponent hidden within the trees and every rustle and crack was a sign he mustn't ignore nor act so rashly.
He heard an audible dash from the ground, he went on the defensive and blocked what appeared to be a strong blade of his opponent. It dragged his feet a few meters but he stood his ground and pushed his opponent back before going on the offensive.
The first was coating his blade with an accurate amount of energy, and releasing it in the form of a slash toward his opponent. The speed of his attack matches the swiftness of his sword swing and learns of the impact through a clang.
In that brief moment, he dashes towards the source with incredible speed and aims the tip of the blade where it's presumably close to his opponent's neck. Though he stopped at the last second and the wind howls around them.
Moments later, he'd pull his sword back and sheathed it while his opponent spoke through a familiar voice, "Mew! Mew Mew!"
"I thank you for your lessons, Sensei. Though I often find it hard to believe that something so small would grow as a tall reptile that strikes true with its blade," Red Sword remarked, then bowed to Mew in the correct direction than random, "It was an honor having you teach me the way,"
"Mew!" Mew sounded in acknowledgment, and Red Sword raised himself to smile at its response,
It wasn't long after Mew approached him and offered guidance to his senses. He hesitated in its aid, but having provided an accurate image of itself to his mind made him say otherwise. Thus he accepted its offer and became his teacher.
In less than a day, Mew gifted him the way of an alternative sight, and Red Sword trained once more to hone his skills in swordplay and improve his other senses. Especially his newly-gifted sight from Mew.
But as they were about to continue with another lesson, Mew sensed a small but malevolent presence and dashed through the tree leaves. Though Red Sword considered this creature strong, he understood its wariness when he heard of its elusive nature.
Soon, he heard the rustling noise of shrubs and refrained from turning towards the source to feint his sense to whatever lurked within this forest. But he soon learned who it was when he heard his familiar chuckle, "It has been a long time, my former pupil. Have you strayed from your path of the sword?"
Red Sword's mouth slightly opened, then closed it as he greeted, "No, Shishou. I have not,"
"Then what of your allegiance with Heroes Association? Surely you've left considering your... Disadvantage against monsters?" Red Sword's Teacher questioned,
"On the list of Class-A Heroes, my name is still present as I've been informed by my hero acquaintances," Red Sword revealed, "If it were official, I would no longer be in league with them given my current condition,"
"I see, well that's good to hear. Can't have you slouching about with your swordsmanship in between inglorious work of heroes," Red Sword's Teacher stated, though it sounded quite hostile due to his tone of voice,
"Why have you sought for me? Didn't you relinquish my apprenticeship of the sword months after my accident?" Red Sword questioned,
"I sought you out because I found a way to regain your sight again. It isn't guaranteed but I'm certain you'll understand given your circumstances, Hold out your hand," Red Sword's Teacher said,
With a stretched hand, his teacher went in front of his former apprentice and offered something in his hand. It was a round and pulsating object that made Red Sword's skin crawl while his teacher revealed the name of the object, "This is what's called a 'Monster Cell'. Once you've consumed this into your body, you will achieve power beyond anything a regular swordsman would achieve. Everlasting life, unbound potential, and possible recovery of your lost sight,"
Red Sword restrained himself from showing his opinion, though his teacher would continue, "However, Power always comes at a price. If you were to consume this, you will transform... into a monster,"
"A Monster?" Red Sword parroted,
"Yes, I had eaten one not so long ago and I plan to feed the other masters these 'Monster Cells' and eliminate 'Atomic Samurai' for the Monster Association," Red Sword's Teacher revealed, "So, what is your decision?"
Red Sword could only hold the cell in hand, and resist the urge to crush, instead, he gives his reply while still feigning blindness to his former master, "I am uncertain of the offer, may I be allowed some time to think?"
His teacher was cautious of his former pupil, but he acted rather smug as he turned away, "Very well, you may think about it as you wish. But if you choose to decline my offer,"
In one brief second, Red Sword's Teacher drew his sword and was inches away from his pupil's neck. The latter stood still even as a small drip of blood leaked from his nicked skin, "I will kill you as simple as that,"
He then withdrew his blade, sheathed it, and walked his way to where the other Swordmasters were gathering for a meeting. When he was truly gone, Mew flew down to his side and Red Sword finally looked down on the 'Monster Cell'.
"Such a horrid thing, isn't it? Turning regular people into monsters," Red Sword rebuked,
Mew, on the other hand, picked up the 'Monster Cell' from Red Sword's hand and examined it down to the last detail. Then the latter cupped his chin and openly remarked on his teacher's mission, "If Haragiri plans to turn or kill the other Swordmasters, I doubt he'll succeed or live with Kamikaze-sama present. This may as well be our final conversation,"
In a matter of minutes, Mew seemingly purified the 'Monster Cell' into a form of a large seed, and placed it onto Red Sword's hand again. Compared to its previous former, the latter gently clutched it in his hand and curled up a smile, "Such harmony, if only there were others like you in the world..."
"Mew!" Mew replied,
What comes next is Mew using its power to dig a small hole and Red Sword gently placed it before covering it up himself. Mew then channeled its energy to form a small cloud and water the seed.
Red Sword then continued his lessons with Mew until they finished and parted ways with Mew continuing on its mission and Red Sword wandering the cities on his own. Not a wandering hermit, but a proud hero and a swordmaster of his terms...
Meanwhile...
Beneath City-Z, Deoxys remains idle in its prism form and most monsters keep their distance from him. But that soon changed when it sensed a familiar psychic within the vicinity causing it to form back into its normal form.
Then it teleports towards the source, and before Deoxys was Seaweed with the same monster she interrogated next to her.
"Deo-san," Seaweed greeted, and Deoxys telepathically greeted her back,
There was silence between them, but the monster in her grasp would speak, "U-Um... Are you going to let me go?"
Seaweed would do just that, but gently since she isn't like other heroes. While that monster leaves, she asks a few questions, "Why are you with the Monsters Association? What is their plan against the Heroes Association? And is Mew with them by any chance?"
Deoxys doesn't reply, even through telepathy. Seaweed, on the other hand, decided not to press this conversation any further. Instead, she sighed before twisting her neck a few times, "If you aren't going to answer..."
Seaweed's psychic powers soon began to soar at a fast rate, though Deoxys wasn't fazed by this display nor the declaration she's made, "I'll force it out of you,"
Deoxys felt a mutual agreement and assumed a different form. What comes after is a clash of psychic energies and a battle above City - Z. But not too far from there, a flying pink eyeball was hidden from afar and watched this battle unfold...
City - C Super Stadium
The preliminary matches have begun, and the first match to happen is Lin Lin against the Class-A Hero Lightning Max. Despite the former being the first to initiate the attack, Max bested her and Lin Lin is knocked out.
Though the match was fair, the crowd booed and protested Lightning Max's actions. Kombu frowned that the people were jeering for Lightning Max, and her friend was nowhere to be seen.
But as these jeers persisted, everyone heard a protest from the commentator's booth, "SHUT IT!"
The audience immediately stopped their jeering while Kombu turned to where the commenter booth was, "In case you all miss the point, Super Fight is a Martial Arts Tournament! Lightning Max and Lin Lin are competitors, not your eye candy! If all of you are just here for entertainment! Then stand from your seats and leave!"
Kombu looked surprised but amused at the same time. After that, the crowd was ultimately silent after a few began to apologize for Lightning Max and even praised him for his win. A few moments later, Kikou returned to Kombu's side.
"Not bad, Kikou," Kombu remarked, "Even I wouldn't have done something like that,"
"Eh, those people don't know the difference between entertainment and tournaments. No way I'm going to let them slide because he beat a girl," Kikou remarked,
"Hey," Max called out, and the two turned to see him pull a thumbs up, "Thanks for that,"
"Anytime," Kikou replied, "But don't think I'll go easy on you,"
Max just nodded and walked towards the bench. As for the next preliminary match, It was Saitama against Zakkos. Though Kombu noticed that the latter's eye was twitching in irritation and assumed that Saitama may have said something to infuriate him.
However, the match was underwhelmingly one-sided as Saitama knocked Zakkos with a single slap. When the commenter remarked on Zakkos' weakness and his plans to propose to his girl were blown to smithereens, the audience laughed and Kikou giggled as well.
"Aren't you supposed to be against the crowd mocking a competitor?" Kombu inquired,
"Not for this match, Kombu-san. Charanko won that fight and Zakkos put himself into this position. If anything, he only has himself to blame," Kikou said,
To add more salt to Zakkos' wounds, the commenter announced that Zakkos' girlfriend did not appear among the audience and therefore is safe from humiliation. However it only made the audience laugh even harder and Kombu giggled at this information, 'So much for his plans...'
After he's taken away, the next match begins where Max fights off the Champion, Suiryu. Kombu and Kikou just watched as the former went for a double ax kick, but the latter swiftly knocked him out with a single backheel kick.
Max was sent rolling all over the platform and out cold from the blow. Kombu and Kikou just stared while the audience applauded him for his swift victory. After the hero is taken away on a stretcher, the next match begins with Snek going against Benpats.
As Snek assumed his stance, Benpats recklessly charged at him. The match was one-sided on Snek having more experience than Benpats and the latter's last ditch for victory was a cheap shot.
But this would never reach the hero as Snek struck Benpats hard against his chest and knocked him back several meters. Thus, the match concluded when Benpats fell with his arms clutching his chest and Snek took the win.
"Looks like it's time for me to fight, wish me luck," Kikou said, and went up to the platform after Benpats was taken on a stretcher,
"Up next! We have Kikou from the Arts of the Hidden Mist and Volten The Fist of Thunder!" The announcer said,
"Take note, girl. I will not hold back," Volten declared as electricity flickered on his arm,
"Likewise, Volten-san," Kikou casually declared,
"Fight!" The referee announced,
Volten would be the first to strike, but Kikou became an elusive opponent for the thunder Martial Artist. Whenever Volten goes for certain strikes, he discharges his thunder to increase the range of his attacks. Additionally, she keeps her distance since she could feel static electricity against her skin.
"What's wrong? Aren't you going to fight?" Volten questioned as electricity crackles from his arms,
"No, I'm just analyzing your fighting style. It's good though, but a little slow," Kikou remarked, earning a bit of his ire in the process,
Volten huffed once and continued onward with the offensive. Still, Kikou evades every single one of his strikes like she is a cloud that can't be waved off easily. On the sidelines, Kombu was a bit impressed but not too much since it didn't compare to Mew when it donned the frog ninja.
After minutes of evading his attack, Kombu caught a glimpse of Kikou's fighting style when she struck Volten to certain points of his right arm, causing it to relax as it went limp on him.
"What this?! It appears that Volten's arm has gone limp!" The commenter announced,
"W-What did you do?!" Volten asked as he couldn't move his arm,
Kikou didn't say, instead, she closed the distance and started landing several precise jabs on certain sections of his body. Volten soon falls to the ground as if he were paralyzed by poison, and Kikou stands tall.
The referee then steps into the ring and checks on Volten, "Can you move?"
Volten tries but is rendered paralyzed. Therefore, the referee would conclude the match, "Volten is unable to continue! The winner is Kikou!"
The audience cheered, and Kikou just walked to the Volten to bend a knee, "Don't you worry about your paralysis, Volten-san. It is temporary. Well, bye now!"
She soon walks down the ring while Volten is brought out on a stretcher, "As for the next match, Bazuzu from Bazuzu Nuclear Fist and Kombu of the Emerald Arts! Whoever wins between them will have the right to fight Kikou in the next round!"
The two said fighters stepped into the match. Bazuzu was showboating his muscles for a bit while Kombu wasn't intimidated by his presence or felt any enthusiasm with the round. Just like Kikou, she's standing on the opposite side of the ring.
However, she did offer a challenge to the Martial Artist, "They said you can finish your matches in ninety seconds. How about this? If you managed to land a hit on my body once. I will forfeit the match,"
"Are you serious right now?!" Bazuzu questioned in disbelief,
"I am," Kombu casually replied, "If you fail to hit me once, you will forfeit the match. How's that sound?"
"It does sound fair..." However, Bazuzu assumes his stance before her, "But I won't allow you to besmirch my martial arts with your offer. So I refuse!"
Kombu huffs through her nose, then assumes no stance against the martial artist. Still, she wouldn't show any effort against her opponent, especially when the referee announced, "Fight!"
Bazuzu charges forth with a battle cry and goes about his punches, but Kombu has no difficulty in avoiding his attacks with evasive tactics and keeps her distance as Bazuzu deliberately tires himself out.
"It would appear that Kombu is avoiding Bazuzu's attacks much like Kikou would against Volten!" The commentator remarked, and the crowd began to jeer for Kombu to do something,
The latter cared little about their opinions and the same goes for Kikou as she watched this fight.
"Just when is that girl going to fight him," Sour Face wondered, as he watched this match with curious intent,
"Probably when she feels like doing it," Saitama plainly remarked,
"How would you know, Charanko?" Sour Face inquired,
"Mostly because I know how she acts these days," Saitama revealed,
"Oh, I see," Sour Face understood and went back to watching the match,
Just as Kombu counted earlier, ninety seconds had passed, and decided to end the fight by whirling around another one of Bazuzu's punches, closing the distance, and the tips of her open fingers were pressed against his solar plexus.
What followed was a swift punch to Bazuzu who spat out a large degree of saliva before being sent meters away from where Kombu was standing. He soon rolled a few times, lay on the ground face up, and completely out cold.
The audience was dumbfounded while Saitama just stared and Kikou whistled with approval. When the referee checked on Bazuzu, "Bazuzu is knocked out! The Winner is Kombu!"
Kombu acts in disinterest and walks out of the match while the audience isn't praising her victory. However, she wouldn't be bothered by it or show any arrogance or pride in her victory since she has grown past her original behavior...
"That was cool, Kombu-san," Kikou praised, "Though the audience isn't too thrilled of what happened,"
"Eh, let them say whatever they want. What matters is that I face you in the next match," Kombu remarked, "So now, I'm going to sit back and let this whole thing play out as it should,"
Kikou would sit next to her and watch as Super Fight's Preliminary matches progressed. Gatlin would win against Hamukichi after sustaining some injuries, Dave won by landing a body press against Rosie without a single scratch on him, Choze would win against Mentai after the referee intervened, Sour Face won against Jakumen through a choke hold but showed decent sportsmanship as the former lend a hand to the latter, and now Saitama would fight against Bakuzan.
Kikou would turn to one side of the match and see a referee and medical personnel with a stretcher in case Bakuzan took the match too far while Kombu closed her eyes as she knew the outcome of this fight.
But before that fight could happen, Bakuzan would openly demonstrate every move he has learned from his martial arts from low kicks, mid kicks, straight punches, and a chop to the head.
Though the last part served as Bakuzan's downfall as Saitama held onto his fake hair, and struck the first blow on the tall martial artist. Sending him off the air and landing outside the ring with half of his upper body buried to the ground and arms and legs standing out.
'As expected... He's too strong' Kombu remarked without a single glance at Saitama or Bazukan,
With Bazukan's defeat, the tournaments reached the Quarter Finals and Kombu will be facing Kikou in the ring soon after Suiryu and Snek's match...
Back at City - Z
The battle between two psychics wages on. However, Seaweed resorts to evasive maneuvers and defensive measures as Deoxys' overall power is no match against hers. Even with all her time and training with it, there was a major gap between them.
However, Seaweed keeps her distance from populated areas in City-Z as she doesn't want them caught in the crossfire. Likewise, Deoxys doesn't involve any bystanders as its goal is toward Seaweed alone.
All the while, the hovering pink-eyed orb observes the battle in the distance. 'To think that this alien would be a match against the potential threat of Class-B. There truly is some merit in having it around.'
Just as Gyoro Gyoro commented, Deoxys unleashed a ball of psychic power and shot it toward Seaweed's way. Given its speed, she resorts to a defensive measure by rounding up her remaining energy to form a frontal barrier.
This wasn't enough as the ball exploded upon impact, broke through her defenses, and Seaweed fell from the sky. But Deoxys catches her through its psychic power before she hits the pavement and slowly descends from the sky.
Since they're in Ghost Town, there won't be any bystanders that'll know of Seaweed's defeat.
"Well done," Gyoro Gyoro praised through its drone, "You've bested one of the most potential threats of the Heroes Association. Though she's Class - B, her psychic powers and prowess inevitably match that of Class-S Heroes. So... What will you do to her now?"
Deoxys replies via telepathy, and Gyoro Gyoro squints its eyes with glee instead of irritation,
"You're truly worth having as a Cadre" Gyoro Gyoro remarked,
With that, Deoxys takes the unconscious psychic back to the Monsters Association's hideout. The plan for war against the Heroes Association will surely become inevitable with certain hostages under their clutches...
Even more so when Mew and Kombu would go to certain lengths to free her as well...
That's it for this chapter, guys! As for the next, it may cover the Quarter Finals of the Super Fight and I've got something interesting prepared for that moment. Same goes for the Monsters Association's declaration of war against the Heroes Association.
With that, it's finally time for the third 'Who's that Pokemon!'
Here are the hints: Green and Leaf
That is all I have to say and I'll see you all in the next chapter!