In a flash the group was in the U.S.J and was making their way to the Ruins Zone. Looking back at the people who will simply be viewing the sparing match, Izuku decided to set the stage properly. That way they are protected and have a good view of things.
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Pixie-Bob: “This is really happening, huh?”
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Miruko: “No backing out now.”
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When the group arrived, Izuku turned to the group and declared his intentions.
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Izuku: “Give me a sec; I’m going to create a viewing area.”
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Before anyone can ask how he’ll do that, the psychic simply picks the nearest building and starts shaping it to his will.
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After three minutes, the building became a viewing booth you’d find in sports festival. He even made several seats for the group.
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Mandalay: “Amazing… ”
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Floating back down to them, Izuku rubbed his head in some embarrassment.
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Izuku: “Thanks, but it won’t be that comfortable. I don’t know how to create cushion.”
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Ryukyu: “This is more than enough.”
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With that, the viewing group made their way into the viewing booth while Izuku stayed below to talk to Miruko.
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Izuku: “Please, try not to damage the viewing booth in the fight.”
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Miruko: “Says the person who was throwing bombs during the sport festival.”
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Izuku: “Ah, y-you have a point.”
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Miruko: “Ha! Don’t worry though, I’ll make sure to keep the fight in the same general area.”
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Pixie-Bob: “M-Me too! My quirk is more likely to mess things up anyway.”
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The boy nods with a smile before leaving to his seat above, the middle one. Below, Miruko and Pixie-Bob got in position for this spar.
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Ragdoll: “I hope Ryuko will be alright. There’s no soil anywhere.”
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Izuku: “I have a feeling she can do much more than just move earth now.”
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Kiri: “Better be worth it.”
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Mandalay: “Based on how she was looking at the mirror, it’s worth it for her.”
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That comment caused the atmosphere to settle, offering some needed levity.
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Miruko: “Hey, Izuku, start the match already.”
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Izuku: “H-Huh? M-Me?”
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Miruko: “Why not? We got an audience, and you made a viewing booth. Might as well be the referee too.”
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Pixie-Bob: “Heh, I guess this does bring back memories.”
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Izuku: “Okay, I guess that makes sense.”
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Izuku decides to show off his flaming arm. It doesn’t have much mass and so can’t be used like a real one, but it can help him get used to it.
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But before he could, something surprising entered his sensory range.
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Izuku: “Hold on, there’s someone outside.”
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Miruko: “Oh, you have got to be kidding me!”
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Izuku: “Don’t worry, it’s nothing bad. In fact, this may be a good thing.”
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Leaving in a green flash, Izuku appears outside the building to see his other Apostle.
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Shinso: “The hell is going on?”
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The boy was in casual wear but had eyes ready for battle.
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Izuku: “That’s what I want to know. Why are you here, Shinso?”
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Shinso: “I… had this strange urge a few hours ago. Something was pulling me in a direction. Right now, that feeling is inside. And of course, it has something to do with you.”
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Izuku: “I think I know what happened. Inside is the Second Apostle. More than that, there are three who will probably… ascend as well.”
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Shinso: “The kid I met before?”
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Izuku: “No, someone else.”
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Shinso: “I see. So that means I’ll get this itch every time someone becomes an Apostle?”
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Izuku: “I hope not. But even if you do, ignore it. You know what it is now. But since you’re here, you might as well meet them.”
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Shinso: “… Fine.”
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And with that, Izuku touched his shoulder and teleported him inside, in front of the two combatants.
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Miruko: “Huh? Who’s he?”
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Her words fell on deaf ears as the two Apostles finally meet and feel it instantly. A connection that goes beyond mere words. They simply stare at each other with wide eyes.
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Izuku: “Pixie-Bob, meet my first Apostle. Apparently, he felt you waking up.”
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Pixie-Bob: “I-I see… ”
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Hearing that, Miruko smiled at the addition.
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Miruko: “Oh? You’re the other one? Then maybe I should fight you both.”
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Shinso: “I guess you’re one of the three. I can’t believe Midoriya got pro heroes into this.”
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Izuku: “I-I’m just as surprised, honestly. But, Ru-Miruko, I don’t think a 2v1 is fair. How about a 2v2 with someone else?”
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Miruko: “Nah, that doesn’t sound interesting. But… ”
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Turning to the audience, her eyes focus on the Valkyrie.
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Miruko: “Let’s make it a battle royale, with Valkyrie as the fourth fighter.”
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Kiri tilts her head, seemingly interested in the idea.
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Shinso: “Who said I agreed to this?”
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Turning back, Miruko gave him a reason to.
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Miruko: “Come on. You’re trying to be a hero, right? Then take the opportunity to spar with two pros. Especially now, you’re going to need all the experience you can get.”
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That seemed to get to the boy. Shinso balls his fists as he remembers who exactly he lost in the previous crisis.
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Shinso: “Fine. I haven’t had many chances to test my new abilities on people.”
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Miruko: “That’s the spirit.”
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Seeing Shinso agree, Kiri decides to get up as well.
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Momo: “Good luck, Kiri.”
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The ghostly girl turns and gives Momo a smile before jumping down. When she does, Izuku teleports back to his viewing seat.
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Mandalay: “Well, this has really spiraled out of control.”
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Izuku: “She asked for it, and the others agreed.”
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Tiger: “Hm, I think it will be a good learning experience for all of them.”
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Momo: “Still, step in if someone goes too far.”
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Ryukyu: “Miruko knows how to control herself. But this is her first battle royale, so who knows.”
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Ragdoll: “You’re not filling me with confidence.”
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Seeing the fighters ready at last, Izuku once again prepares to start things. He shifts the flames of his right arm into the shape of a flag.
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Miruko: “Remind me again, what’s your hero rank?”
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Izuku raises his arm.
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Pixie-Bob: “32.”
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Miruko: “Got it.”
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Izuku: “Start!”
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As soon as Izuku lowered the flag, Miruko adjusted her speed to a certain level. It was just a test, but the kick was still blindingly fast, enough to cause the cat family to gasp when the headshot landed.
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But that was only the case on the surface. Miruko smiled as she saw Pixie-Bob holding her foot with little issue.
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Miruko: “They’re going to have to reevaluate you.”
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Not only was she fast enough to catch the attack, but she was strong enough to not be pushed back.
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Miruko: ‘Maybe this won’t be as boring as I thought.”
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Backflipping away from a clawed swipe, the rabbit recovered in time to see the cat paw the ground. The first instance of her new abilities is revealed; concrete flows like dirt into several beasts. The sight only got Miruko excited as she rushed into the small army of enemies.
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The other side of the battle was much slower. Kiri didn’t immediately charge, wanting to see what Shinso was all about. He didn’t waste time. Taking out a small ball out of his pocket, the boy declared his first command.
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Shinso: “Command: Uncompress.”
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The small ball explodes into a flowing binding cloth.
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Kiri: “M-Master Ninja?”
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The boy didn’t answer and flung the whip weapon forward. Kiri refocused, but not in time.
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Shinso: “Command: Stop.”
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A sensation not so different from Fubuki’s mental commands causes Kiri to freeze in place.
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Shinso: “Command: Steel.”
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Instantly, the cloth turns to steel and hits Kiri square in the chest, sending her crashing into the ruined building behind her. But that didn’t keep her down for long; punching out of the rubble, Kiri dashed forward.
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Shinso: “Command: Go.”
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Another sensation, this one very much unique. Kiri’s body is forced to speed up way beyond what she wanted. Already side-stepping, Shinso was able to avoid the Kiri missile torpedoing into another building.
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Kiri: ‘Tricky. Ninja time.’
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Deciding to fall back on her training with Super Master Ninja, Kiri quietly escapes the rubble and changes tactics. Something Shinso immediately clocks.
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Shinso: “You’re not the only one who can disappear. Command: Invisible.”
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And so reality obeys as Shinso’s body slowly disappears out of view.
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The battles have only just begun.
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Izuku watches the battles unfold from his seat with increasing interest. Especially in Shinso’s progress. He wasn’t doing much damage to Kiri, but he is still holding his own well.
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Then there’s Pixie-Bob, able to hold her own against Miruko of all people. Right now, she is simply fighting with a small army of concrete monsters. But he’s sure she can do more; it was The Reality that chose her after all. He has a good idea of what she is capable of.
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Ragdoll: “Wow, so Ryuko can move concrete now?”
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Izuku: “Much more than that. But she still needs to touch it.”
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Mandalay: “I can see that being very useful in the field.”
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Tiger: “And the fact she can compete with Miruko makes her more of an all-rounder.”
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Momo: “I’m more interested in who Kiri is fighting. What was his quirk before?”
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Izuku: “Brainwashing if you respond to something he says.”
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Ryukyu: “Really? His quirk changed the most then.”
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Tiger: “Add his use of Aizawa’s capture weapon and I can see him being a great hero.”
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Izuku: “That’s the plan.”
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As they comment on the battle, Miruko finally decides to switch things up.
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Ducking a claw swipe while countering the incoming beast with a low kick to the chest, Miruko considers her options.
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The battle is good, and Pixie-Bob is much better than she expected. But this is a battle royale and she wants to test out the other Apostle.
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Closing her eyes, she focuses on the subtle footsteps around the battlefield. All the while dodging the attacks coming her way.
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Pixie-Bob: “You are not seriously fighting me with your eyes closed!”
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The only response was a bigger grin.
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Pixie-Bob: “Grr! Fine then!”
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Jumping back, she paws the ground, and it lightly glows light blue. Concrete flowing like sand bursts to life, rushing Miruko like an avalanche.
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Expecting this, Miruko made sure to jump out of the way and twist in the air toward the other victims of the attack. Kiri and Shinso have been dancing around each other, unable to react to the avalanche in time. Both were buried, and their stealth methods dispelled. But Miruko didn’t need that to rocket down toward her target.
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Miruko: “Luna Fall!”
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The drop caused a large plum of rubble and smoke to explode heavenward. As for the victim-
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Miruko: “Nice.”
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Shinso managed to block the attack with one arm, a broken one, but still. Though this was only possible due to commanding Miruko to stop midair for a second, lowering the power of her attack a good deal.
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Still that doesn’t help him with the other problem. Pixie-Bob hardened all the concrete, trapping most of Shinso’s body.
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Miruko: “Let’s see if you can get out of this.”
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She says before turning on a dime to meet Kiri fist with her leg. To her surprise, though, she was the one pushed back. Miruko attempts to recover, but is intercepted by a golem’s fist to her back.
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Wincing from the pain, she had little choice but to let the blow send her crashing into another building. This left Kiri to face the new batch of golems while Pixie-Bob follows Miruko.
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Touching the building, the cat willed the foundation to collapse while Miruko was still inside. Should buy her some-
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Danger!
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Instinctively, Ryuko turns in time to see Kiri’s air cannon racing toward her. Before she knows what she’s doing, she places her hand on reality itself. Griping it like cloth, she bends the reality around the air cannon and swings it right back at Kiri.
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Despite the shock, the girl is able to block it. But nearly everyone else is still in awe.
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Ragdoll: “What… did she just do?”
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Izuku: “She manipulated local reality like how she does concrete and earth.”
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Ryukyu: “That can be… very lethal if I’m understanding correctly.”
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Mandalay: “No wonder she was hesitant to practice with it. If she’s not careful, who knows what could happen.”
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Izuku: “I-It’s not as bad as you’re thinking. But yeah, it can be lethal. But most of our quirks are like that.”
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Tiger: “True. I have no doubt Ryuko will learn how to master it.”
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He says that, but Ryuko is still stunned by what she did. Reality just bent to her will. She moved it like it was play-doh. This is a battle, though; she can’t be caught slipping.
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But it’s too late; Miruko explodes out of the rubble, bloody but excited. Pixie is barely able to turn and block the flying kick. Still, this one was much stronger and so knocked her away.
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Miruko: “That’s more like it!”
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Before Pixie-Bob could respond to the upcoming charge, she heard something.
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Shinso: “Command: Blind.”
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And just like that, Pixie was seeing black.
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Pixie-Bob: “What the fuc-”
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Her words were cut off by a kick to the side, sending her flying away.
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Kiri: “Cat-Lady!”
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Before she can help, capture cloth wraps around her body. Turning, she sees Shinso. Using his quirk, he was able to command the concrete to soften enough to escape. Then he had to use it to command his arm to mend itself. And he isn’t done.
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Shinso: “Command: Unbreakable.”
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He said just before Kiri tore the cloth apart. Here’s his chance. Despite blood starting to leak out of his nose from the amount of commands, he continues.
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Shinso: “Command: Pain.”
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He expected Kiri to keel over from the sensation of hot knives burrowing into her skin. But nothing happens. Unbeknownst to him, Kiri locked that part of herself away before the battle started. Just in case.
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And so, she acted before he could recover and try another tactic. Kiri grew into her Valkyrie form, outgrowing the cloth, and sped toward Shinso.
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Shinso: “Command-”
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But it was too late; he was not quite ready to deal with people as fast as Kiri. Not when they have a straight shot to him. Fist inches from his face, Shinso knew it was over.
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Kiri: “Good fight. Much stronger. Heal the bleeding nose.”
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Sighing, Shinso collapsed to his butt and rubbed his head.
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Shinso: “Alright, I was getting a headache anyway.”
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One down, one to go. Kiri turned to see Cat-Lady defending well despite being blind. Also helped that every time she was knocked down, she created another golem. Sure, it was destroyed in seconds, but every moment helped when against Miruko.
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Deciding the stealth approach would help, Kiri quieted her footsteps and dashed toward the rabbit. But even this wasn’t enough. When Kiri got in range, Miruko smiled before spinning in place.
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Miruko: “Luna Ring!”
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The attack bisected the last golem and forced Kiri back away. Back on the ground, the rabbit changed targets to Kiri, and two began exchanging a rapid-fire volley of kicks and punches. Their martial skill was roughly equal at the moment, ensuring a deadlock.
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As for the cat, the blindness command was finally wearing off. Blinking her eyes, she bore witness to the excited Miruko and stoic Kiri throwing blow after blow.
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Pixie-Bob: “They’re lost in their own world, huh?”
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Which is perfect. She could win this and take them both out. But with what? The woman looks at her hands and remembers what she did to Kiri’s air cannon.
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Placing her hands forward on reality like it’s a physical thing, she focuses on what she wants to happen.
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Pixie-Bob: ‘It’s just like Earth Flow; nothing to it. I don’t need to hurt them, just capture.’
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Visualizing the truth she wants to impose on local reality, her palms flash blue to make it so. Before the two warriors clash once more, they find an invisible wall between them.
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Miruko: “What the-”
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It gets stranger as reality seems to expand between them. No matter how much they try, they can’t move forward. Miruko tries to move sideways but runs into another wall.
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Kiri: “Boxed in?”
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Yes, it would seem they are both bound in a small square prison of space. Looking to the culprit, who still has her hands up, they see her awkwardly laughing.
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Pixie-Bob: “H-Ha! W-Would look at that? Looks like I win!”
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Miruko: “In the most boring way possible, maybe.”
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Kiri: “Not yet.”
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Placing her hands on the solid surface, Kiri strains her tactile telekinesis to break the prison down. Despite the exotic method, at the end of the day, the reality prison is made of things Kiri can affect. That’s if she puts enough power into it. Pixie-Bob’s smile drains as she feels Kiri’s effort slowly working.
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Pixie-Bob: “N-No you don’t, Kiri!”
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Strengthening her control over that pocket of reality, Pixie-Bob strains further. But it’s much harder for her due to not wanting to crush Kiri into non-existence. It requires precise control and focus.
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Miruko: “Gotcha!”
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Pixie-Bob: “H-Huh!?”
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Focus she couldn’t afford on maintaining the other prison. Meaning she couldn’t react to the lightning-fast kick to the chin. And just like that, she was out for the count. But she didn’t go out without affecting the outcome of the battle.
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Miruko turns to see Kiri on her knees and out of her Valkyrie form. Trying to break out of that prison took nearly everything she had, and even then, she would have failed if not for Miruko.
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Miruko: “Hey, can you keep going, Valkyrie? Or should I call you Einherjar of the Hurricane now?”
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Hearing her hero name manages to get the girl to smile. Gathering her strength, she gets up and gets back into fighting position.
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Kiri: “Always.”
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The rabbit grins at the fighting spirit.
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Miruko: “Then let’s continue where we left off!”
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The two heroes charge each other, ready to continue. But a green force field blocks their path.
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Izuku: “I think that’s enough.”
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Izuku floats down alongside the rest of the group.
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Miruko: “Oh come on!”
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Ryukyu: “Sorry, I got a call that there is some quirk-beast trouble in my area. Besides, I think we’ve seen enough.”
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Turning to Izuku, she gives him a contact card.
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Ryukyu: “Call me tonight. I should have made the proper arrangements by then. See you all later.”
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Before she could leave, Izuku took her hand.
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Izuku: “I-I can teleport you if you want. I-I know the general patrol areas of the Top 10 Heroes.”
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After a moment, she agreed. The faster the better. In flash, they were gone. As for everyone else…
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Miruko: “I guess she’s right; I’m definitely becoming an Apostle.”
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Looking over at the recovering Pixie-Bob being fussed over by her friends, Miruko can’t help but be impressed. Considering her abilities now, the woman is without a doubt A to S class material. She could even surpass her eventually.
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Miruko: ‘That’s if I don’t also take Izuku’s gift.’
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Then there’s Shinso, who is healing in a corner by himself, just watching everyone else. His quirk could one day be even more dangerous.
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Miruko: ‘Good thing he seems like a good kid. Otherwise… ’
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She shakes her head. There’s no way she is falling for the stupid idea of villainous quirks. It’s the character of the person that matters to her.
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Kiri: “Good fight.”
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Momo: “Though I wish you didn’t knock Pixie-Bob out.”
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Then there are Izuku’s girlfriends.
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Miruko: “She handled it. Didn’t even stay unconscious for long.”
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Kiri: “Nh. Seems worth it. Cat-Lady strong.”
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Miruko: “Yep! Much better than I expected. So you can tell your boyfriend that I’ll be there when he calls Ryuko.”
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Momo: “Right… that.”
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Kiri: “Alone. Night.”
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Miruko: “Come on, I said I wasn’t interested.”
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The two can’t help but still feel a bit anxious. Miruko is a very beautiful woman.
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Miruko: “Well, I’ll leave you all with the cleanup. I’m going back on patrol.”
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With that, the rabbit hero leaves with a smile. She’s looking forward to tonight.
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Kota stayed silent and in the background for the entire match. Now, he stands to the side, watching his… caretakers talk with Pixie-Bob. Making sure she is alright, asking questions about her new quirk, stuff like that.
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They seem mostly happy and excited for her. There is a tinge of worry, but they mask it well.
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Kota is the exact opposite; however. A small part of him is happy for her. Simply because it makes her happy, if the small smiles mean anything. But a larger part is worried, down right anxious.
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Kota: ‘Azrael is going to face these people… ’
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It’s almost certain that Pixie-Bob and Tiger will become heroes again. Heck, Ragdoll has suggested becoming an office lady of sorts. But even if they didn’t become heroes, that still leaves everyone else. The sheer power on display was more than the boy expected. And he knows it will only grow if Midoriya has any say.
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He turns to the boy who recently came back from helping Ryukyu. He is talking to the purple-haired kid, his first Apostle.
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Kota didn’t hear that much of Midoriya while with Azrael, but he learned enough to know he was seen as a massive threat. One that grows with time. Now the boy understood why.
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If this continues, Azrael will get hurt or worse. He was nearly killed before; what about next time? If he does die, not a soul would care. They didn’t care when Kota’s parents died; why would they care now?
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He rubs the device in his pocket and thinks back to when he last saw Azrael. Kota should only use it if he is in trouble. But maybe he can use it to warn him about what is happening. That way they can prepare.
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Kota: ‘I guess it was worth coming.’
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Mandalay: “Kota, are you alright?”
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Startled out of his mind, the boy looks up to his caretaker and quickly nods.
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Kota: “H-Hey, just surprised by everything.”
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Mandalay: “Yeah, I am too. But this will help us protect more people and prevent more unnecessary deaths. That’s why I will go through with it.”
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Kota: “… I know. As long as you don’t leave, I’m fine.”
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Mandalay: “Don’t worry, Kota. I’m not going anyway, not this time.”
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With that, the group held hands again, ready to teleport home. Shinso decided to walk home after Midoriya healed him, saying it helps him think of how he could have done better.
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After returning home, Midoriya went to Mandalay’s home and did what he did for Pixie-Bob. Kiri chose to stay like before as well, while Midoriya and Yaoyorozu left shortly after.
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Kota decided to visit after everyone else had their turn. Opening the door, he sees Mandalay lying on her bed, still as can be. Next to her was Kiri, on guard like usual. She turns to the boy.
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Kiri: “Little Bear.”
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Kota: “That’s my nickname?”
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Kiri: “Nh. Fierce eyes and prickly. Cute though.”
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Blushing from the compliment, she looks elsewhere and changes subjects.
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Kota: “So, how long should this take?”
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Kiri: “Izu says around the same time, if not a bit quicker. Still stand guard.”
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Kota: ‘You don’t have to. Azrael won’t do anything to hurt her.’
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But he can’t say the truth, because no one would believe. Society has deemed him a monster and villain. Despite what the man has done for him and others like him.
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So what if he killed some pros? Most of them aren’t real heroes anyway. Just people after fame and glory.
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He shakes his head. Nothing will come from getting mad aga-
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Kiri: “Why are you angry?”
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Stilling, he turns to the girl who can read emotions. A fact he failed to remember.
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Kota: “I…”
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Kiri: “You’ve felt… strange. Conflicted. Angry. Worried. Disappointed.”
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Kota: “S-Stop going into my head!”
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Kiri: “Not intentional. Answer the question. Want to become a villain again?”
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Suddenly, the air tenses as Kiri narrows her eyes at the boy. Fight or flight? That was the question hammering Kota’s instincts right now as he is caught in those lethal eyes.
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But then, all at once, they soften.
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Kiri: “Please, for Mama Cat, don’t. She cares so much for you.”
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Releasing the breath he was holding in, Kota turns to his caretaker.
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Kota: “I know… it’s just… she’s not the only person I care about. And staying here doesn’t change anything about society and… those heroes… ”
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Seeing her silence as permission to continue, he lets some of his real emotions escape.
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Kota: “You get it, right? The way they slander you. The things they say. The way some heroes act. You were a vigilante before. You have to understand.”
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He waits for an answer, looking at her with pleading eyes for some understanding. Perhaps even guidance.
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Kiri: “I… do. It’s… confusing. I don’t know how to fix it. Izu and Udders are smarter; I know they’ll figure it out.”
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Kota: “So… you’re just going to follow their lead?”
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Kiri: “Yes. You can trust them too. They are True Heroes.”
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Disappointed, Kota sighs and goes to the door.
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Kota: “I get it.”
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He leaves for his own room while Kiri balls her fist. Her words didn’t help him. The negative emotions still remain, and nothing has changed.
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Kiri: “I-I’m sorry, Mama Cat. I’m not… able to help Little Bear.”
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Izuku called Ryukyu and met her and Miruko at their getaway apartment. A little place they can meet up every once and a while, for obvious reasons. It was the perfect place to do this.
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Miruko expected a lot; her animal side wanted even more, but what she didn’t expect was the ease of it. No grand ritual or magic words to start it.
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The boy simply asked them to get on the large bed, hold hands, and close their eyes. A solid and warm touch on the forehead later, the two were transported elsewhere.
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If she were anyone else, or alone, fear may have taken her. The duo were in some massive crater within a wasteland. The sky was filled with storm clouds that crackled with thunder. But that wasn’t the worrying part. That came in the form of massive shadows moving on the edges of the crater above.
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She couldn’t make out their forms, but her instincts were screaming to the high heavens that only death awaits if she tried to fight them.
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She wasn’t the only one, because she soon felt Ryukyu’s shaking hand grasping her own. Miruko tightens the hold and looks into her lover’s eyes.
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Miruko: “Don’t worry, as long as I’m here, nothing will happen.”
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She says with false bravado, but it did the job and earned her a smile.
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Ryukyu: “I know.”
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Just then, the largest thunderclap exploded into existence as the clouds above parted. Against their will, they were made to bow, as the cacophony of screeching creatures howled.
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Their god has arrived.
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Before insanity could take hold, a small green light emerged out of the black ground and gave warmth to the women.
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The Phoenix: “Steel yourself.”
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Ryukyu: “W-Who… what are you?”
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The Phoenix: “… A simple helper.”
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Instantly, a flash of golden light struck their position, bathing them in sublime pain. A burning illumination that will transform them into something more.
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Neither woman screams; they are too experienced for that, but it was beyond anything they would normally face.
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The Phoenix: “Endure. Remember why you are here.”
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They do so. The two remember their reasons for becoming Heroes.
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To save people and support the next generation.
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To defeat villains and prevent their evil from ruining more lives.
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Those ideals are what will help them bear the Power being forced into their being.
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Mandalay found herself in a similar situation, but in some ways worse.
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The Fourth: “^$*9.”
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The Phoenix: “Don’t open your eyes. Endure.”
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The woman found herself in a cage that looked like the internals of a brain. But it gets worse. She was tied into the wall of the meaty cage, tendrils tightly wrapped around her bare limbs.
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Then the green light came and told her to close her eyes and to never open them until it’s all done. She did so, thank all that is good. Because not long after, IT came.
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She doesn’t know what it is. She doesn’t want to know.
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But Mandalay can feel its unnatural and heavy presence. She knows it’s looking at her. Then came the sharp pain in her head. Something sharp struck her and started digging inside places no blade should enter.
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But thanks to the light, the digging wasn’t painful. Not in the physical sense. Instead, it was as if memories, emotions, and thoughts were being overwritten.
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This is The Fourth, The Mind. And unlike the rest of its siblings, it values inner transformation. And if it is to do this, why not make the subject more… agreeable to the prince, and, therefore, themselves?
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If Mandalay is worthy, she can resist such things. If not, she’d make a good unwitting servant.
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The Phoenix: “Endure. Remember why you’re here.”
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The light’s warmth flows through Mandalay, giving her strength once more.
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She does this for her friends, family, and of course-
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Mandalay: ‘Kota.’
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These are the thoughts she must hold onto to survive this transformation.
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