Chapter 4: Heroes of the Dead!

-No One's P.O.V-

A few days passed after getting the ultra widescreen T.V, and the four of you continued your usual routines nowadays...

Kenichirou: Hey, guys, this is really bad. All of Japan's like this, for real!

Kenichirou exclaims while scrolling down his social media which is Instagram.

Kenichirou: I don't think there are any urban areas, or rather, anywhere in the country that's safe anymore. It seems that the Self-Defense Force managed to isolate them in Hokkaido! And a number of villages in the mountains were able to seal off access tunnels!

Akira: That means my family might still be safe. They're in Gunma, "Kanto's best-kept secret"!

Kenichirou: I see. *Looks at you* Hey (Y/N), where's your family?

(Y/N): Ah, they went on a business trip from another country which is the Philippines, but they can't fly their way here because of the situation happening here. However, the only contact on day one was my mom. She told me that she and my dad were okay until she told me and Mordred to be careful about surviving.

Kenicihrou: *Understanding* I can tell they must be worried for you, huh?

(Y/N) Yeah, I do hope that things will end here or escape the country with the use of a boat or a plane to the Philippines, but it's a very high task to do so.

Mordred: *Pats (Y/N) on the bat* Don't worry, (Y/N). I'm sure we'll try, we can't give up hope.

You nodded in reply towards Mordred's support.

...

Next, Akira is seen dropping gallons of water on Kenichirou because he wants to go blonde.

Akira: So, why did you decide to go blonde?

Kenichirou: *Drying his head off with a towel* Seeing how you're doing what you've always wanted, I figured I needed to do the same. Kinda like my way of saying I'm exiting the grind. Besides, if I'm gonna become a comic, this should make an impact, right?

(A/N: That is clearly not blonde, it's lime bruh.)

Akira begins to remember of Kenichirou and Yukari's dreams until he says...

Akira: Hey, Kenchou...

Kenicihrou: Hm?

Akira: I'm...thinking of becoming a superhero.

Kenichirou gives off a deadpanned face which is this:

Akira: I said, I want to become a superh-

Kenichirou: I heard you the first time.

...

(Y/N): Wait, so why do you wanna a superhero all of a sudden, Akira?

Mordred: You gonna cosplay like Spider-Man or some shit?

Akira: That's right! This morning, I remembered something from my childhood. And that was...To fight danger and save those in need in a kickass costume, without a reward. That was the kind of hero I dreamed of becoming! Good idea, right? You only live once, right? A hero of justice who saves people from zombies! *Leans in closer* Would it be alright if I do it?

You, Kenichirou, and Mordred looked at each other in disbelief until Kenichirou spoke up...

Kenichirou: Sure, if you want. But you can't fly, shoot webs, or even a Stand user like Mordred and (Y/N).

Akira: Good point.

Mordred: *Raised eyebrow* Okay, and how are you going to obtain a suit or an advanced weapon against the zombies?

Akira: Don't worry. I've been doing research on ways to fight zombies!

Akira says as he pulls out his laptop and types down on what he has found on the internet.

Akira: That's how I discovered this!

You, Kenichirou, and Mordred looked at what Akira had researched until your eyes widened in awe upon the information.

Kenichirou: Now I get it. So that's it.

Akira: Come on, let's go, you guys! Let's begin the preparations!

(Y/N): *Sweatdrops* I understand you're excited, but we still haven't eaten already...

-Mini Time Skip-

Right now, the four of you arrived at a special location to find a certain item that Akira found.

Kenichhirou: I haven't been to one of these since I was a kid.

Akira: Yeah!

In front of you four was an Aquarium.

Upon walking inside the building and saw the place was wrecked, but there were still some fishes that were left "alive" and some were not behind the glass tank

And now, you, Kenichirou, and Mordred were looking at a huge glass tank which is an infected Shark.

Kenichirou: I'd be pissing myself right now if this was still day one of the outbreak.

(Y/N): Yeah. I'm surprised the Shark got infected in there.

Mordred: Probably one of the infected workers fell down in there...

...

Akira: Hey, doesn't it feel strangely exciting walking in the backrooms of the aquarium?

Kenichrou: I know what you mean!

(Y/N): Feels like we're a bunch of teenagers or children coming in here, but we should stay frosty. Who knows if there are any zombies in here?

Upon entering another room that was led by Akira. He opened one random locker that revealed the suit...

Mordred: Whoa, is that the one?

Akira: Yeah! *Picks up the swimsuit* As long as I have this, then starting today, *Shakes a blue spray can* I'm a superhero!

-Outside the Aquarium-

Somewhere outside in the streets, we see a few survivors inside the bus, but there was a traffic going on so they can't go any further.

Old Bus Driver: This is bad! We can't go any further! For now, let's wait until the zombies around us go away!

Everyone was in disbelief that they were still surrounded by the zombies in the middle of traffic.

Young Female Student: *Panicking* I don't want to die. I don't want to die.

In the backseat, the woman in her twenties noticed a man wearing his red polo was heavily breathing right next to her.

Woman: Um, are you...

Her sentence stopped until she saw the bite on the man's right arm as the man slowly turned to the woman with dead looks in his eyes until he began to rip out the chunk of the woman's flesh on the neck.

The other survivors inside the bus turned around to see the unexpected zombie biting down the woman's neck which caused panic among others as they all tried to escape, but a few of them would get chomped down by zombies on the way to the Aquarium.

We turn back to the Young Female Student getting chased by the four athletic zombies.

Young Female Student: (I don't want to die, I don't want to die. I don't want to die! If I can make it over there, I'll be safe! I'll definitely be safe!)

The Young Female Student tripped while running until one of the four athletic zombies started running up and ready to chow her down.

However, Akira runs up to save her and pushes one of the athletic zombies back and sends him flying on the other athletic zombies.

Akira: Are you alright, Miss? Get going, while you still can. *Forms a fighting stance* It's the end of the line, zombies! Akiraiger is here!

The Young Female Student was baffled at what she saw in front of her after Akira introduced himself.

Akira: *Turns around* How was that, you guys?!

Kenichirou: Huh? Well...I guess you could say, you kinda have the look down.

(Y/N): Quite the theatrical, then yes.

Mordred: *Nonchalant* Uh-huh.

-Flashback-

Kenichirou: So, this is what you were talkin' about?

Akira: Yeah! Shark suits are diving suits designed to protect your body from shark bites. They're used when cleaning shark or crocodile tanks! It's made from a mesh of titanium and high-strength steel fibers that act like a chainmail. Even large sharks can't bite through it!

Kenichirou: I see.

Akira: In other words, as long as I have this suit, I'm invulnerable to zombie bites! I've become an invincible superhero!

(Y/N): You're expecting too much. However, you should be careful, who knows how long that suit will last if you're overwhelmed by the zombies.

Akira: Don't worry, I won't get overwhelmed by the zombies!

(Y/N): *Sweatdrops* (Akira testing his own luck, how typical of him...)

Mordred: Hold it, Akira.

The boys looked at Mordred and saw that she was grabbing another Shark diving suit from another locker.

Mordred: I'm coming with you.

Akira: *Excited* Are you gonna be a superhero like me?! Like, a sidekick?!

Mordred: Yes and no. You're gonna get overwhelmed by the zombies with that suit if you act recklessly or let your guard down, you're going to need help otherwise. (Y/N), here.

Mordred takes another Shark suit and throws it at you.

Mordred: You're gonna help out, too.

(Y/N): *Sigh* If you say so.

-Flashback End-

Kenichirou: Invincible, huh? *Looks at you and Mordred* Are you two gonna help him?

Mordred: Nah, just gonna let him cook for a bit.

(Y/N): Same here.

Kenichiirou: Seriously? Akira's not even cooking.

(Y/N): That's another way of saying "Let him do it". It's a meme reference if you didn't get it.

Kenichirou: *Realizes* Oh...I see.

Akira: Oh? More people in need of help! *Points with his hand pose* This way! It's safe inside the aquarium!

However, Akira dropped his guard upon seeing the familiar face he met back at the 7-Eleven convenience store.

Akira: (It's her. Miss Risk Analyst! I didn't think I would run into her here. It's a miracle. This must be fate.)

Athlete Girl: *Looks back* (Is he cosplaying?)

Mordred: Akira, up front!

Mordred yells at Akira until he turns his attention back to one of the athlete zombies as he begins to have a power struggle.

Akira: *Confident* (This is my best chance to show off! I'm going to show her how cool-)

His thoughts were interrupted due to the athlete zombie biting down his right arm as Akira let out a scream of pain.

Akira: That hurts!!!

Akira then falls back until he is jumped by a few athlete zombies who are biting him down despite the suit protecting him while he is screaming out in pain.

Kenichirou: Oh, I get it. It's puncture-proof. It blocks teeth, but you'll still feel the bite.

(Y/N): (Of course. He let his guard down without knowing the suit's capabilities.)

Mordred: Need some help over there?

Akira: Don't worry! Ow! I'm okay! Ouch! I don't need- Ow! -any help! Ow! Ow. ow!

Mordred: *Sighs* Yare yare dawa...You're still going to need help. (Y/N), let's go.

(Y/N): *Nonchalant* Yes, yes.

Mordred: Kenchou, keep an eye on the others and close the door until it is all clear.

Kenichirou: *Thumb up* Sure thing. Good luck you two.

Kenichirou then closes the door until you and Mordred can hear Akira's painful cries.

Akira: It hurts! Okay, okay, save me, you two!

Mordred: Just hold still! Stone Free!

Mordred then runs towards the athlete zombies who are overwhelming Akira while holding the spiked bat in her two hands on the handle with Stone Free ready to assist her.

One of the athlete zombies turned its attention to Mordred as it went to jump at her.

However, Stone Free punches the zombie in the face before following up with a barrage of punches before going for a final punch that sends the first athlete zombie off the bridge at the left side.

The second athlete zombie lifts up his head and goes to attack Mordred, but the young Pendragon lady swings her sword and slices off the second athlete zombie's body in half.

The third athlete zombie raises its head up and growls at Mordred, but you whack its head back to get it off Akira using your spiked baseball bat as it staggers back until it is followed by Silver Chariot as it begins to cut down the third athlete zombie's body into sliced meat with its rapier.

Akira, on the other hand, knocks the fourth athlete zombie off of his back before grabbing his shirt and throwing him off the bridge, but not before yelling... "Say goodbye!!"

Once that was done, Akira let out a big sigh of relief before turning back to you and Mordred.

Akira: Thanks, you two.

(Y/N): Don't mention it.

Mordred: Sheesh, Akira. You let your guard down for a second. What were you doing?

Akira: *Sheepishly* A-Ah, sorry! It's just that um...Remember about the athlete woman with dark brown hair that I mentioned back a while ago when I went to get a can of beer?

(Y/N): Yeah? What about it?

Akira: Um...she's actually run past me and went inside with the others.

You and Mordred looked at each other before looking back at the Aquarium that was closed.

(Y/N): Wait, that was her?

Akira: *Nods* Yeah, it was her!

Mordred: Huh, I never knew that she was with the other survivors. Come on, let's head inside.

Akira nodded in agreement as the three of you took off your diving masks and went inside the Aquarium. Akira, on the other hand, was thinking to himself about the girl with the dark brown's reaction upon seeing his attempted heroism.

Akira: (That look...She was definitely turned off by that. Being a superhero is hard work.)

...

Inside the Aquarium, Kenichirou is seen grouping up with the other survivors...

Young Female Student: *Crying* I'm safe! I thought it was all over!

Kenichirou: We're safe for now.

(Y/N): Hey Kenchou, we're back.

Kenichirou: Hey, well done, you guys.

Akira: Luckily, Mordred and (Y/N) saved my butt.

Kenichirou: *Supportive* Aw, don't be like that. You ended up being a decent hero while his sidekicks saved the hero!

Mordred: Kenchou...

Kenichirou: What? I'm just saying.

Akira's eyes widen upon seeing the athlete girl with the dark brown hair to which you, Kenichirou, and Mordred take notice.

Kenichirou: Something going on with her?

Mordred: Is that the girl you're talking about, Akira?

Akira: Yeah, that's her.

Kenichirou: You met her before?

Akira: Just once at a local convenience store.

You looked at the girl with observed eyes until you spoke up.

(Y/N): I'll go talk to her.

Akira: Eh?

(Y/N): I mean, she just saw you got overwhelmed by the zombies after your "heroism" while Mordred and I helped you out.

Akira let out an awkward chuckle while shaking the back of his head.

Akra: I...I guess that's true.

You shrugged your shoulders until you walked up to the athletic girl with dark brown hair.

(Y/N): Hi there. I'm (Y/N) (L/N), and you are?

You greeted the athlete girl with dark hair with politeness. However, she only glanced at you before looking back at her phone until she spoke up.

Athlete Girl: I don't need introductions. You must be his friend, yes?

You were surprised by the girl's manner of speech as if she was cold, but not complete of a jerk.

(Y/N): (This girl's probably anti-social or just not into big groups often, but I can't judge her based on her manners.) Yeah. *Scratches the back of your neck* Look, I'm...really sorry for what just happened back there.

Athlete Girl: Is your friend an idiot or something?

(Y/N): That's just his own unique quirk when it comes to idiocy, but he's still a good person at heart nonetheless.

Athlete Girl: Don't let him drag you down because of his idiocy.

(Y/N): (Whoa, she's quite harsh.) Yeah, but we're just doing our best to survive, like anyone else.

Athlete Girl: Hmph.

After a small awkward pause for a moment until you asked another question...

(Y/N): So...how long have you been surviving?

Athlete Girl: Since day one.

(Y/N): I see. Um... He told us that you two met at a convenience store. I'm sure he introduced you when you two first met, yeah? What was it like?

The athlete girl puts down her phone and looks at you with a cold gaze, but you don't back down.

Athlete: I think it was Akira Tendou, if I remember correctly. And our interactions were...not so nice.

(Y/N): *Raised eyebrow* How so?

The Athlete Girl begins to explain from top to bottom about her interactions with Akira at the convenience store.

(Y/N): So you saw a truck coming using your phone as a camera that attached to your bike? I see. However, I'm glad you saved him despite saving you.

The Athlete Girl gives a nod at you before saying...

Athlete Girl: I have to leave once I'm done with something. Oh, and send him my message to him so he can keep it in mind...

You were surprised by the Athlete Girl sending a message to Akira.

(Y/N): I'm all ears.

Athlete Girl: My question is how his so-called heroism can benefit saving people. I heard that psychologists called it identification. An inferiority complex or low self-esteem often causes people to adopt to look and mannerisms of their heroes. It's a psychological defense mechanism. In short...It's what makes men, who are typically unvalued by society and lack self-worth, wish they could become heroes.

(Y/N): (Oof..that's gotta hurt, despite the fact it was indirect.) *Sigh* Look, I get what you're saying. Sure, he's stupid and reckless for trying to a be hero after he got overwhelmed by four athlete zombies while Mordred and I helped out. Your logic can't apply to men, women do it as well., no matter how you look at it. Logic itself can't save always save you and neither do I.

Athlete Girl: Then...what else do you know about Akira being invaluable?

(Y/N): *Firm gaze* That's because of his bucket list.

The Athlete Girl was a bit surprised by what you just said...

Athelte Girl: His...bucket list?

(Y/N): *Nods* That's right. The reason why he did that was that he wanted to be happy after being in an exploitative company for three years and didn't have the freedom to do so, which is cruel. Until now, there can be moments to find joy in this life-threatening situation we're in. It may sound stupid to have it on one's hands, but from your eyes, I can tell that you either don't know what fun feels like or forget how it feels like to have fun or have something different that Akira already had. When was the last time you had fun before or during the zombie apocalypse?

The Athlete Girl paused and try to think of an answer despite her arguments, but couldn't.

(Y/N): I thought so. However, I can't blame you for that. You should know when to have fun and serious depending on what you can think of nonetheless.

At the back, Kenicihirou and Mordred had proud smiles on their faces at you for talking back at the athlete girl. Akira felt proud but also thought about what you had just said between you and the Athlete Girl.

Akira: *Mutters* (Y/N)... (He does have a point. Sure, I want to do a lot of things in the zombie apocalypse because of my bucket list, but realizing the argument between (Y/N) and Miss Risk Analyst, I could be reckless and dangerous to the group if I always fool around and didn't get serious. What exactly is a hero? What is a hero?)

Athlete Girl: *Sigh* I do appreciate the words, but actions speak louder. If you still can't analyze risk, you'll only lower my survivability.

(Y/N): (So this girl is one of those types of people who thinks nothing but themselves. However, she does have a good point of relying on yourself rather than just a big group but it has its own disadvantages if you're by yourself.) I get where you're coming from, but regardless of how we look at our own survival, we have our own opinions and take criticism during this time between life and death situations.

The Athlete Girl forms a soft smile as if she understood what you had just said.

Athlete Girl: Glad you're taking it from me and I'll take yours as well.

(Y/N): *Smiles with a nod* Likewise, missy.

That is when the sound of a boom and rumbling can be heard.

Akira: What's that noise? I'll check it out! Come on, you guys!

Kenichirou: What?! Me too? I guess I have no choice!

(Y/N): I'll come along. Let's go, Mordred.

Mordred: *Nods* Yeah.

Athlete Girl: (What I must be doing now is...)

...

You, Mordred, Kenichirou, and Akira went to look for the source of the noise until the four of you found it and saw water coming down from the corridor itself.

Akira: What is this? The water's...

Mordred: Something must've been leaking out or something...

Kenichirou: Hey, guys! *Points* Over there...

The four of you looked down at the dark corridor and saw a pair of two glowing red eyes staring back at you four until it started to approach you four with its feet stepping on the water.

Once the figue comes out from the shadows, it revealed to be the infected shark and had six human legs beneath the body of it.

(Y/N)/Mordred/Kenichirou/Akira: Huh?

Akira: A sh-shark?

(Y/N): And it has six legs beneath it...Wait, don't tell me...

Mordred: Let's just stop talking and start running, yeah?

(Y/N)/Akira/Kenichirou: Agreed.

That is when the Shark with six legs started attacking you four.

...

Athlete Girl: What was that?

Random Survivor: What's that noise?

That is when the wall behind them breaks with smoke coming out.

Kenichirou: Everyone, run away!

(Y/N): A zombie shark with six legs is coming for us!

Everyone begins to panic as they all try to get away from the Zombie Shark with six human legs.

Akira, on the other hand, stood there like a deer when it was spotted like by headlights.

Mordred: Hey Akira, move your ass!

Mordred then grabs Akira's right arm and drags him away from the chaos.

Time then slows down until Mordred and Akira see the fish opening and closing its mouth as the two of them can tell that it was infected because of the change of its eyes.

Akira: For now, we just need to make a tactical retreat, right?!

Kenichirou: What the hell is that?!

Athlete Girl: It's a Great White Shark. Lamniformes Lamnidae!

Kenicihrou: That's not what I'm asking! Why is it walking on human legs?!

Athlete Girl: The divers it ate probably turned into zombies and are moving it.

(Y/N): No shit!

Everyone quickly ran up to the escalator, but the other survivors stopped in their tracks because there were zombies in front of them.

Kenichirou: Zombies?! There are some inside as well?!

Mordred: Unpredictability is as its finest!

(Y/N): Is there another way out?

Athlete Girl: I'm pretty sure there was a different emergency exit...

That is when another boom can be heard as the room itself starts to rumble until the wall on the right is destroyed, revealing to be the Zombie Shark with Six Legs.

Kenichirou: You're kidding, right?!

Mordred: How the hell did it find us?! We're on another floor!

Athlete Girl: *Points at the emergency exit* This way! Hurry!

The Athlete Girl said to the other survivors while the Zombie Shark was still eating the zombies.

While everyone is heading towards the emergency exit, the female young student starts to go haywire of not wanting to die while the Athlete Girl tries to calm her down, but ultimately ends up getting thrown like a dog and joins up with the other survivors.

That is when the Zombie Shark with Six Legs crashed into the emergency door, creating a bulge on the exit door and the wall.

Kenichirou: *Sat down in relief* We're safe somehow...

You looked around the other survivors and they were lucky that all of them were okay, except for one...

(Y/N): Wait, where's the Athlete Lady?

Akira widened his eyes upon hearing your question as he turned around to see that the Athlete Girl wasn't with the group.

You, Mordred, and Akira looked at the young female student who muttered out that it was not her fault, clearly, she was at fault for throwing the Athlete Girl away.

Mordred: Wait, she's still out there?

Kenichirou: What? Are you serious?!

Kenichirou goes to unlock the door, but only to find out that it won't budge due to Zombie Shark bumping into the emergency exit to forcefully lock the door.

Kenichirou: It's no good! It's warped and won't open! Hey guys, help me-

Kenichirou stops in his tracks as he turns his attention to you, Mordred, and Akira for help. However, Akira wasn't with the group because everyone watched him leave to save the Athlete Girl.

Mordred: Akira's going to get himself killed! We gotta save him, (Y/N)!

(Y/N): *Nods* Yeah!

-Back with the Athlete Girl-

The Athlete Girl is now facing off against the Zombie Shark and has a regretful expression on her face...

Athlete Girl: Good grief. This is why I hate working in big groups. Panic spreads like wildfire. I should've thought this through more. What the hell was (Y/N) thinking?

The Zoombie Shark goes to chomp down the Athlete Girl, but the sound of ventilation door is kicked open, revealing to be Akira Tendou himself as he begins to push away the Zombie Shark to save the Athlete Girl.

Akira: Why you... Stop struggling!

That is when Mordred's voice would come in and yell out...

Mordred: Stone Free!!

Mordred summons out Stone Free as she unravels her blue thread's ability from her fingers as the blue threads begin to wrap them around the six legs beneath the Zombie Shark.

Mordred then uses all of her might to halt the Zombie Shark's movements while it is struggling to break free from the unknown force due to Stone Free's blue threads.

(Y/N): Akira, move!!

Akira then gets off the struggling Zombie Shark and you were seen jumping down out of the ventilation shaft as you yelled out...

(Y/N): Cut them through! Silver Chariot!

Silver Chariot then uses its rapier to unleash a barrage of thrusts and slices onto the Zombie Shark's skin until an unleashed amount of blood out of it. The Zombie Shark lets out a roar of pain until it rolls itself over due to Mordred managing to pull the blue threads to make the six legs fall over along with the Zombie Shark.

Athlete Girl: (Wh-What was that?! Did I just see (Y/N) slicing down the shark's body out from nothing? And that girl with the blonde hair, she just used something to trip the shark...Am I seeing things?) What are you guys doing?

Akira: Isn't it obvious? I'm here...No, we're here to save you.

Athlete Girl: Huh? There's really something wrong with you guys! Why would you go so far as to do that?

Mordred: Shut it, lady! We just want to save each other as a team!

The Athlete Girl was shocked at Mordred's outburst.

(Y/N): *Helps up Akira* Mordred's right. If you wanna save yourself, then work together as a team! Not just by yourself to carry that burden!

Akira: They're right! The power of friendship can overcome anything! Do we need a reason for everything?!

Athlete Girl was taken aback by you, Akira, and Mordred's words until she eventually came to accept it.

Athlete Girl: *Stands up* Okay then. Do you three have a plan?

Akira: Oh. I don't have one in particular!

(Y/N): As much as we like to plan things out, we're currently facing off against a Shark if we stay here and talk.

Mordred: Yeah. We just need to devise a plan while fighting and running away from this thing.

That is when the Zombie Shark's red eyes turned back to purple as it went to attack you four.

Athlete: It's coming!

(Y/N): Dodge it!

The four of you dodged the Zombie Shark's chomping attack as it began to chase after you four while also trying to think of a plan until...

Athlete Girl: Everyone! This is such a ridiculous idea, that I can't believe it myself. Do you guys want to risk it?

You, Mordred, and Akira looked at each other and nodded in agreement.

Akira/Mordred/(Y/N): Sure!/We'll take it/Let's do it!

While running away from the Zombie Shark, Kenichirou is seen sitting inside the ventilation shaft.

Kenichirou: Hold on. What are they doing? I need to save them. I need to do something.

Kenichirou starts sweating whether to help or not.

...

Athlete Girl: I knew it. It's not here. Guys...

(Y/N): Wait.

Akira: What is it, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Mordred. You and the Athlete Lady will go together. Akira and I will handle this.

Mordred: *Socked* What!? (Y/N), you're not serious, are you?

Akira: *Reassuring* It's fine, Mordred. We've handled the worst. I'm not a Stand user like you two, but I'll do my best to help out, (Y/N)!

Mordred was surpised by Akira's support.

Athlete Girl: (Stand...users? Oh wait, I think he and that girl "Mordred" must've been the ones who did something to the Shark while I couldn't see it. Probably some of those two have some kind of spiritual powers. Akira must have known that as well since he trusts those two.)

Mordred: *Smiles* Okay! Come on, Athlete Lady. We'll leave the rest to them!

The Athlete Girl nods in compliance until she looks back at you and Akira and says...

Athlete Girl: Don't die, you two!

You and Akira nodded as Mordred and the Athlete Girl ran off from another direction until the Zombie Shark was now having a face-off between you and Akira.

(Y/N): Come at us, you big freak!

The Zombie Shark started chasing after you two until it slammed its tail onto a random fish tank as it fired out the zombie fishes who were sent flying towards you two. You summoned out Silver Chariot and sliced down zombie fishes to protect you and Akira.

Meanwhile, Akira and the Athlete Girl are trying to find something that is electrically related to defeating the Shark until the Athlete Girl finds a flashlight with working batteries.

-Flashback-

Akira: The Ampullae of Lorenzini?

Athlete Girl: That's right! Sharks have sensory organs in their heads capable of detecting electrical charges as small as a millionth of a volt. They use it to capture smaller fish based on the electrical field that their muscles generate. A jolt of current to that sensitive organ from direct contact with human muscles should confuse them enough to take it out!

(Y/N): So you're saying the weakness is its own head?

Athlete Girl: Yes! But it's still a bit unreliable. I'd prefer to have something that can deliver a stronger electrical current.

-Flashback End-

(Y/N): *Gripping his rapier, Silver Chariot* Akira, we need to keep its attention on us until Mordred and Akira come back.

Akira: *Flexing his muscles* Right, (Y/N)! I might not have a Stand like you, but I've faced tough opponents on the rugby field. Let's give it our all!

Zombie Great White Shark: *Letting out a bone-chilling roar, its six legs propelling it forward* Raaargh!

(Y/N): *Jumping forward, Silver Chariot poised* Akira, try to get its attention while I aim for its weak spot!

Akira: *Nodding, he sprints towards the shark, waving his arms and shouting* Hey, ugly! You think you can take on a rugby star like me?

Zombie Great White Shark: *Turns its head towards Akira, its eyes locking on* Raaawr!

(Y/N): *Leaping into action, Silver Chariot's rapier glinting* Now, Silver Chariot!

Silver Chariot then moves swiftly forward, rapier slashing at the shark's eyes and distracting it.

The Zombie Great White Shark starts thrashing and snapping at Silver Chariot but can't see it, as its attention is divided between Akira and (Y/N) while letting out a painful roar.

Akira: *Evading the shark's lunges with agility* Come on, you overgrown fish! Is that the best you've got?

(Y/N): *Dashing in with precision* This is our chance! (Ampullae of Lorenzini, huh?)

That is when you two would hear a familiar voice coming from the vents.

Kenichirou: (Y/N)! Akira!

You and Akira turned to see Kenichirou who was worried but also in awe.

Akira & (Y/N): Kenchou!

Kenichirou: Are you two okay?! Do you need my help?!

The Zombie Great White Shark turns to Kenichirou and goes to lung towards him.

Kenichirou: Oh crap!

Kenichirou quickly retreats back into the ventilation shaft while the Zombie Great White Shark tries to get up there, but can't.

Kenichirou: Sorry, you two! I couldn't be much help here!

That is when Mordred and the Athlete Girl came back in time until Mordred yelled out...

Mordred: (Y/N)! Akira! Catch these!

Mordred tosses a pair of flashlight batteries toward you and Akira.

Akira: *Spotting the incoming flashlight batteries* (Y/N), look out!

You noticed the Batteries flying towards you and Akira.

Athlete Girl: (Discharging a battery for maximum effect! Will it work on a zombified shark?) I have no idea, but...!

Mordred: We just have to test it out!

You grab one, and Akira snatches the other while being chased by the Zombie Great White Shark.

Akira: *Holding the electric battery* Now, (Y/N)!

(Y/N): *Grinning* Right!

The Zombie Great White Shark turns to you and Akira as it begins to lunge toward you both with its six human legs.

(Y/N): *Forms a Stance* Sendo Hamon...

Akira: *Readies his right fist* Crackle Thunder...

(Y/N) & Akira: Overdrive!!/Punch!!

With synchronized precision, you and Akira slam the electric flashlight batteries against the shark's snout simultaneously. Electricity surges through the water, enveloping the shark and its victims within.

Zombie Great White Shark: *Letting out a final, agonized roar*

The shark's body convulses violently as the electricity courses through it. The water around it turns murky, and the shark gradually goes limp.

You and Akira panted together until the twenty-four-year-old rugby athlete turned around with stars in his eyes at Mordred, Athlete Girl, and Kenchou.

Akira: *Happy* How was that?! Miss! Mordred! Kenchou!

Kenchou: *Drops down from the vent* You guys nailed! You two are total superheroes!

Mordred: *Grins happily with her left fist pumped* Hell yeah! You two did great!

(Y/N): Whew...

Akira then suddenly gives you a hug and tilts sideways between you and him.

Akira: We're amazing, (Y/N)! We took down that Shark was so cool!

(Y/N): *Flustered* Y-Yeah, we sure as hell did, hehe...!

Athlete Girl: *Panting* Not that it's my business or anything...But you two got a bad taste in names. However, that "Sendo Hamon Overdrive" that (Y/N) said...I think I've recognized that somewhere, but I can't remember where it is...

-Mini Time Skip-

Kenichirou: Why are you leaving without saying anything? Today, you and (Y/N) were real heroes.

Akira: *Crosses out the "36. Become a Superhero on his Bucket List"* It's fine. Heroes don't need rewards.

Mordred: *Looks at the Athlete Girl* What about you, lady? Not joining up with the others?

Athlete Girl: We were only sharing a bus to the harbor. Besides, I'm done with big groups.

(Y/N): I'm sure you have your own reasons, ma'am.

Akira: But I'm glad you two came back by throwing us with the batteries.

Athlete Girl: It's the least we could find.

Mordred: *Grins* Hehe~!

Akira: Oh! What will you do? Will you take this opportunity...

Athlete Girl: *Annoyed* Out of the question.

Akira: I-I figured not!

Kenichirou: You idiot! Why are you pulling back? Listen, the real attempts come after you're rejected. It's just like doing sales!

Akira: I was never in sales...

Kenichirou: That's not what I meant.

While walking, the Athlete Girl noticed the notebook that Akira was holding under his left arm which is his 100 Things I Want to Do Before Becoming A Zombie until she stopped her tracks to which the group took notice.

(Y/N): Hm? Something the matter, lady?

Akira: Did you forget something?

Athlete Girl: My top priority is to do things to avoid becoming a zombie. But you guys just want to do things before becoming a zombie. Your friend, (Y/N), told me about your bucket list, so I assumed that you have one. Our methods are incompatible. *Angry* One more thing. Despite all my warnings, you still risked those precious to you to save a stranger like myself.

(Y/N): *Sigh* Here we go again...

Athlete Girl: I don't have enough lives to work together with...

Akira: Yeah, but...You're someone precious to me now, Miss. I'd save you even if I wasn't trying to be a hero.

That is when the Athlete Girl was taken aback by Akira's words until a blush formed on her face. She makes an angry expression with a blush before walking past you four.

Akira: H-Hey, Miss?

(Y/N): *Smiles* Don't worry about it, Akira.

Akira: Eh?

Mordred: *Grins mischievously* Dude, you clearly stole her heart when you said those words~!

Akira: *Holds his head in shock* Oh crap, I did?

Kenichirou: *Smiles Teasingly* I guess you got her, dude~!

Everyone except for the Athlete Girl let out a lighthearted chuckle.

...

Next, the four of you got on your motorbikes, leaving the Athlete Girl behind.

(Y/N): So, where will you be heading now?

Athlete Girl: Let's see...Wherever I can find a place that's safe and sustainable. Who knows if a place really exists? Oh, I almost forgot. Here, this is my QR code.

The Athlete Girl pulls out her phone and shows her QR code contact number.

Akira was surprised while you, Mordred, and Kenichirou showed teasing grins on your faces towards Akira.

Athlete Girl: I'm sure we'll never meet again. *Gently Smiles* There isn't much risk in sharing contact information with you.

...

And now, the four of you eventually got the QR code contact number from the Athlete Girl that reveals her name which his "Shizuka Mikazuki".

Akira: (Shizuka Mikazuki. I hope I can see her again!)

Kenichirou: So what will we do now?

Mordred: Yeah, what's our next move? Should we head home or travel somewhere else next?

Akira: Let's see...(Before I realized it, it's been seven years since I moved here. I met Kenchou in college, tasted the depths of despair working at an exploitative company, and met both (Y/N) (L/N) and Mordred Pendragon in the convenience store. I came here, awed by the glitz and glamour of the big city, but...) *Lifts up his goggles* Yeah! I think I've had my fill in Tokyo. I want my parents to see that I'm doing okay.

(Y/N): *Smiles* If that's what our next plan is. Then let's move out, Team~!

Akira/Mordred/Kenichirou: Yeah!

Akira: To Kanto's best-kept sect! Gunma!

And just like that, the four of you drove off to Gunma, leaving everything behind.

...

(A/N: That's that~! Stay tuned for more~!)


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