Billy was laying on one of the lounges in the common room with his hate over his eyes, thinking about what had been happening lately when something from a long time in the past came to him
"In the darkness of the night, In the fury of a storm,
With the silver mark of freedom, a spirit was born.
THROWA! They named him Throwa
Like the wind, like the wind that is free!
THROWA! They named him Throwa
To be king of the bush he's destiny" Billy sang, unknowingly gaining the attention of some of his dorm mates that entered the common room, all of them having a smile on their faces.
"Through the secret mountain vales, through the mist and ancient trees
runs the ghost like horse so proudly silent as the breeze
THROWA! They named him Throwa
He's the son of the wind, strong and free
THROWA! They named him Throwa
And the king, yes the king he will be!" he finished singing before the others clapped, making him blush
"What was that?" Mel asked
"It was an old song my mum use to sing to me when I was having trouble sleeping. It's actually the theme song to an old cartoon: The Sliver Brumby" Billy said
"Oh I heard of that series, I think my grandmother has a copy of it on disc or something" Angie smiled
"Whoa old school" Tim said
"Oh shut up" Angie playfully snapped.
"Has he arrived yet?" Dragonatrix asked, filing her nails. "Because once he is here we can go and attack where they are keeping Tobias"
"Tobias?" Brisbane asked
"Tornadus" Dragonatrix casually said
"So, that is he's real name" a voice said; one as smooth as honey, but as dangerous as a red-bellied black snake. The voice's owner was sitting at the base's bar sipping a drink.
"Spectre, good to see you're here, how was New Orleans" Brisbane said
"Muggy" Spectre said he sipped his drink "So, am I the only one of his forces here?" Spectre asked
"You are" Brisbane said
"Good, now where is he?" Spectre asked
"20 kilometres under Kangaroo Island" Dragonatrix said
"Good to see you Darcie" Spectre nodded, his wide brim hat covering the top half of his face, except his glowing acid green eyes
"So...what is his quirk exactly?" Dragonatrix asked
"I can become anyone" he said truing into a exact duplicate of her. "As for why I am named Spectre, it's I'm basically a ghost"
"Let's get started shall we boys and girls?" Dragonatrix asked as she shouted "OH SPOT!" she sang out
"You rang?" Spot asked stepping out of a hole shocking Spectre.
"We're ready" Dragontrix said
"Good" Spot said as the rest of the Coalition arrived "Next stop Kangaroo Island!" he called out.
Deep under Kangaroo Island, there was a was an advanced detention facility, which was built to hold one person, who was kept in a tank of fluid wearing a suit designed to keep the wearer in a state of REM sleep by using a chemical derived from the natural chemical that is created by that sleep cycle. This was the prison of Tobias Storm, aka Tornadus the wind using brother of the Disaster Quartet and the second oldest. It had been ten long years since he was first imprisoned. Taipan was there with several other soldiers from the SHARD to make sure the prison was broken into, Taipan stopped checking the area when he saw the new suits they were equipped with
"What happened to the Yowie class battle suits?" he asked.
"Oh these are new ones, specially made for this location: the Burrunjor class, this is the next level, we have two dozen of them stationed here just in case Infernocus decides to try and play a game of break out" the SHARD pilot said
"Impressive" Taipan nodded
"The Yowies are still used Top side for the rest of SHARD's missions. But down here these little babies will stop anything" the pilot smirked.
"Good to know" Taipan said
"Yeah it is" the pilot smirked.
On the surface, the SHARD officers were suddenly put on alert as a hole appeared in the air, soon the hole opened up to revealed the Coalition including those Infernocus brought with him. With a roar Brisbane charged at them, ready to tear them apart, Maork, pulled out a spear and threw it at the left SHARD office and killed him, Brisbane killed the other guard before ripping his suit's glove off and smiled.
"Such a waste" Spectre said as he transformed into a high ranking SHARD Officer and placed his hand on a palm scan. "Now I can't use this form for long" he said
"Sorry about that" Dragonatrix shrugged as she formed a purple energy whip and used it to shock a SHARD Guard. "So I can get us down there" Spot said
"Very well" Dragonatrix said
"Hang on" Belcher stepped forward and unleased a sonic belch breaking the rampart, Wallop walked over to it and started to punch it, building up his quirk until teh doros flew backwars revealing a lift. Specret walked forward turning into another guard and scanned his palm over the elevator controls making them open up "Going down" Spectre said
"Thank you Spectre" Dragonatrix said "Brisbane, Maork stay up here" she ordered
"Yes ma'am" Brisbane said whiel Maork nodded before she and the other members got in.
"I hope my master will be grateful for this" Kuro said
"Oh he will be" Dragontarix said as s the lift started to descend.
"They're here" Taipan said
"I see" the pilot said before two massive Burrunjor suits walked to the elevator corridor
"Let's see how they handled his" the pilot said as the suits aimed the miniguns at the elevator. Upon it opened they actiavetd their laser pointers. The Coalition were shocked at the size of the of the new suits.
"WHAT ARE THOSE!" Dragonatrix said
"Toast" Wallop smirked as he raced towards them, and try to punch one, only for it to do nothing, the pilot looked at where Wallop's fist was and them back up to Wallop
"Um" Wallop gulped before the Burrunjor suit reared its fist back and punched Wallop, sending him back into the elevator.
"SHIT!" Rupture said as Dragonatrix used her whips, which bounced off the suit's plating. Kuro used this chance to slip in with her speed.
"SPOT!" Dragonatrix said as the portal user opened a new hole for Dragontrix to follow Kuro in. Except Dragonatrix was grabbed by an Burrunjor and thrown across the room. "Shit!"
Once Kuro was inside the inner sanctum of the prison she saw her master Tornadus. She bowed deeply before raising her head
"I am sorry it took me so long to get here" she said, before using the controls to try and get him out of there. She was looking around until a sword was placed on her shoulder.
"Well, well, well, look what dropped into my lap" a voice said making Kuro grab two handles and quickly flicked them out into swords, she turned around and swung at the guy behind, only to see it was Taipan. "I thought you were smarter than that to hang out with the Disaster Quartet" Taipan said
"He is my master, and I must serve his dutifully" Kuro growled.
"I'm sorry, but I have to stop you and him, despite how well we knew each other" Taipan frowned "I'm guessing you still have feelings for me?" he asked.
"And what if I do, will you act on them, like you did your wife, how is she and Yukiko by the way?" Kuro asked as she swung at Taipan, who rolled out of the way
"Sadly she's no longer with us" Taipan sadly said
"I'm sorry" Kuro bowed, but know that will not do
"Pease Kuro let's not fight, after all we were trained under the same sensei"
"I know, but where our brethren abandoned me, he didn't" Kuro said as she went to slice the glass, only to have Taipan's sword block it.
"I can't let you" Taipan sternly told her.
"Guys the, Whoa!" Bill said as he looked at a live feed
"What is it?" Tim asked
"Something's happening on KI" Billy said
"What?" Cathy asked as they all approached as Billy put it up on the big screen.
"That's!" Angie gasped
"The location of one of the specialised prisons of the Quartet" Zack frowned
"Something else is projecting it and we just caught the stream" KaJulie said
"But how?" Kelly asked
"I'm not sure"
"They look familiar" Mel frowned.
"Oh shit it Rupture and Wallop!" Nikki said
"That means teh Coalition is there" Zack said
"I know what you guys are thinking and no we're not doing it" Angie frowned
"Either we go or the Quartet member there escapes" Matilda said
"Let's alert the pros" Kylie frowned.
"And what good will that do?" Kelly asked.
"WHOA!" Paul gasped as a mech suit walked out.
"That's cool" Matilda said.
Brisbane growled as the Burrunjor mech suit walked out. Maork and him looked at each other before Brisbane roared and charged at it, thinking he could knock it over, only to have the mech suit lift its leg up and kick him in the face. Maork was shocked and ran in there as well, thinking he would be able to puncture it with his spear.
"Son; this is covered in a Titanium Tungsten alloy, super tough, super durable and super cool, that his spear did in fact break on the armour, the mech juts punched him in the gut them using him to smack Brisbane away. Inside the cockpit a phone rang "External communication?" he asked "Answer phone" the pilot said
"Dad!" Mel shouted
"Melissa, what's going on?" her dad asked
"Dad the event on KI is being live streamed, and we're not sure how!" Mel informed him.
"Shit, do you know who?" Bourne asked before Maork shoulder charged him, he quickly activated the footlock to make sure it stood tall before he fired at the pair.
"DAD!" Mel shouted out of worry
"Don't worry princess, I'm okay, just dealing with two of Infernocus' goons" Bourne smirked as he started to use his triple miniguns on the pair, forcing them back.
"Sounds like a party up there" Kuro smirked before she clashed with Taipan.
"Yeah, must be your guys getting their tails kicked" Taipan taunted before he ran up a wall, flipped over her and landed behind her, shoving an elbow into the back, quickly tripping her
"I thought you were more of a gentleman" Kuro smirked
"I am to my friends and civilians, villains on the other hand!" he exclaimedd swinging his sword at her "When did you start to use the twin fang style?"
"The same time you became the second strongest hero" Kuro sneered.
"it doens't have to be this way Kuro, you were a good student once" Taipan shouted
"I know, but I own him something more precious" Kuro said slashing the glass, making it shatter, a torrent flowed from it
"NO!" Taipan shouted before he tapped on his radio "ACTIVATE THE VACCUUM AND SEAL THE ROOM!"
"I don't think so" the man said as he tore off the containment suit
"Tornadus" Taipan said as he twirled his swords
"I have heard of you Taipan, I know you are an honourable soldier, and hero. I heard you became one to inspire your daughter and nephew" Tornadus said
"Master, it is good to see you" Kuro bowed before a small hole opened up and a suit was pulled from it
"Ah thank you" he smiled as he took it and went to a different area of the room to get changed "I take it Iain has a plan?" Tornadus asked
"He has yet to tell us" Kuro said.
"I see, he does always leave thing until the last minute" Tornadus said as he felt the air shift "Ah, a good countermeasure"
"What is it?" Kuro asked
"They're removing the air, so I can't use my quirk" Tornadus smirked before he adjusted his tie
"SPOT GET US OUT OF" Kuro shouted, only to have the tsuka of Taipan's katana shoved into her gut; forcing her to stop. Tornadus quickly stepped in and went for a palm thrust, which was blocked by the scabbard of Taipan's sword, when a black hole appeared
"Hey, we're getting out of here!" Spot shouted "oh Mission complete."
"It has been indeed" Tornadus nodded "Now shall we get out of here?" he asked
"NO!" Taipan shouted as Tornadus walked into the spot, Kuro stepping in between Taipan and the spot, she tapped the side of his mask making his mouth appear and kissed him.
"Sayonara Hanzo" she said as she stepped into the portal. The kiss had done its job and stunned Taipan.
"Did that really happen?" he asked shocked.
Infernocus was waiting back at the base he was brought to when a hole opened up and out stepped his brother
"TOBY!" he laughed and hugged his brother, who simple smiled and hugged his brother back. "It's ABOUT TIME!" he laughed
"Indeed it has Iain, you look good" Tornadus said
"I just got out, good deep lungs of fresh air, a bowl of Dragonfire ramen, snuggles with my girl, and the incineration of someone who didn't follow my rules" Infernocus laughed
"Oh, who?" Tornadus asked
"Inciter, the bastard started those riots, which I didn't mind, but it got children killed" Infernocus frowned
"I do know of your hatred of the lost of innoncent and noble life. Tell me has anyone else been added to that list of yours?" Tonnadus asked
"No, not yet" he said as Dragonatrix and the others stepped out "THERE YOU ARE ALL OF YOU GOOD WORK!" he cheered. "Now shall we crack open some whiskey and celebrate?" he laughed
"Only if it's the good stuff, and not that cheap crap you buy" Tornadus said removing his suit jacket and rolling up his sleeves.
"that stuff is nice, what are you talking about cheap and nasty?" Infernocus asked
"You know what I mean!" Tornadus smirled
"Easy boys, I have just the thing" Puppetess said walking over
"Gallant's daughter is working with us?" Tornadus asked shocked.
"Yeah, she and her forces joined up with the league of Villains from Japan and with our Coalition of Australian Villains" Infernocus said
"We have a small army" Tornadus nodded as he walked over. "May I?" he asked holding his hand out, to which Puippetess handed the bottle of whiskey she had selected to him, he looked it over and became shocked. "Incredible! I thought this was a rumour"
"What do you mean?" Infernocus asked striding over
"Black Wolf Moon whiskey" Tornadus said showing him the bottle "It was said that only 50 bottles of it was made, brew and bottled in a secret royal brewery in the misty Scottish highlands"
"Oh it is real, and it was 51 bottles" Puppetess smiled "grandpa stole the 51st bottle as it was on its way to Duart Castle" she informed them
"Then how did he get it from under the gaze of Goliath?" Infernocus asked
"Goliath?" Tornadus asked confused
"The supposed last gargoyle of Scotland, he went from Castle Wyvern and then rested at Duart Castle, helping out the McLean Clan in their fight with the McKinnon clan" Infernocus said
"Interesting, I will have to ask. Now shall we have some?" Puppetess asked
"yes we shall" Tornadus said as he got the glasses out.
"I am sorry I failed" Taipan said
"It's okay" Redback said as he met with his friends. "You should be congratulated on holding them back as long as you did"
"Still, seeing my friend Kuroki there was a shock, I didn't think they would be working with Tornadus of all people" he frowned.
"Are you worried about her?" Redback asked
"I don't know." Taipan sighed
"Does Yukiko know of her?" Redback asked
"She knows that Kuro, Kasumi and I went to the same ninja school together. She doesn't know all of the details," Taipan replied
"I see, do you think she'll ever find out?" Redback asked
"Maybe one day" Taipan sighed as he leaned back
"Where is Yukiko now?" Redback asked
"Japan" Taipan said "She's there on business"
Kasumi was heading for a graveyard in Musatafu, one she had not visited in a long time. Her mother's grave. Upon finding it she cleaned it up a bit and lit incense before praying for her mother
"Hey mum, sorry I haven't come by as much as I would have liked, but since I'm here in Japan for something involving my music I thought I would slip away. Dad is working super hard . And while things are getting crazier with the villains activated, there's nothing much to worry about especially with me and dad. Though I have been getting qurik dreams, so many quirks. It sucks I'm quirkless; but that hasn't stopped me being something" she said before she heard footstep, she turned to see an older man wearing sensei robes stopping near her
"Oh I'm sorry I didn't mean to interrupt" he said smiled
"It's okay, I haven't gotten much time" Yukiko bowed
"You look so much like her, but you also resemble him as well" the old man said
"Who?" Yukiko asked
"Why your mother Kasumi and your father Hanzo" he smiled resting his hands on his robust stomach
"You knew my parents?" Yukiko asked "Who are you
"I do, I was their sensei, I am Master Kagekiri, head of the Kagekiri Clan and the YoruRyu ninja academy" he bowed smiling
"Ninja...please honourable sensei, can you teach me enough to defend myself?" Yukiko asked
"I could, but I would need permission from your father. And I know how protective of you he is since Kasumi died. It was a shame, she was a great student, much like your father" Kagekiri smiled.
"Oh" Yukiko said
"But I think I could, even if I have to come to Australia, I hear it is a beautiful country" Kagekiri smiled as he leant on his walking stick, bowed at Kasumi's grave and walked off. "It was nice to meet you Miss Midoriya"
"Good to meet you too" She bowed back as he left. Once he was out of range Kagekiri dropped the smile
'So she is the one who Taipan must protect, I am worried for him. Especially since Kuro is back in the picture. I am wondering how my best student will handle my wayward student?" he asked himself.
G'day Guys Grizz here, oh wow that was intense and while the opening scene didn't seem like it fit in with the rest of the chapter, don't worry it will hopefully make sense in the future of this fic, but for now the most important matter is that Tornadus the wind user of the Quartet has been release and has joined up with him, but the heroes put up a fight; along with some back story for Taipan who if you all forgot is the uncle of Izuku Midoriya. With an old friend who has feelings for him while learning about some of his past.
Now that stuff about Duart Castle and Castle Wyvern is a mix of a shout-out to Disney's Gargoyle and a bit of my personal ancestry, yes my ancestors are scottish while I'm Aussie so that's a fun mix. I'm not sure if I'll revisit that tidbit but never say never.
So until next time I'll catch you on the flipside.