I wrote a new wiki for Molly Knox Ostertag's The Witch Boy series. I can't believe no one thought of doing this? I've already started with a page on Aster, now I just hope that the rest will be done by you, the members of the fandom. Especially with the announcement of a film version coming to Netflix.
I'm relogging this because there's a chance this wiki could be taken down due to lack of activity. I must ask you to please contribute to this wiki because I can't do this by myself. Don't let Molly down.
That's right. This June 22, it'll be two and a half decades since the greatest movie franchise in the world first appeared in theaters. So, I have decided to declare June 22...
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Tokyo Afterscool Summoners X Tiger & Bunny: Heroes of the Lantern Market
Chapter 7: The Bourgeois Open Flame Broil (Part 1)
Oh, I guess it's my turn now. Hi there, my name is Nathan Seymour, but most people know me as Fire Emblem. For the longest time, I've been a bit different. When I was born, Mama and Papa saw me as a boy, someone who would run Helios Energy for them once they can't do it themselves... Boy were they in for a surprise. As I got older, I was beginning to find out who I really was in our world. I was born male... But I am also female. I realized this for a long time. Unfortunately, almost everyone around me refused it. My friends as school, the boy I liked, and... even my own parents. To them I was either creepy or a disappointment. Even when I tried to show everyone who I am, it only ended in disaster. I thought no one would ever accept me... That was until...
Dragon Kid: Don't you dare say that about Fire! They're strong like a man and gentle like a woman!
Pao-Lin, your words really helped me that day. You, Karina, the other heroes, you never really cared about what gender I was, only what I can do as a hero. Though, my parents still saw me as their greatest mistake, it wasn't them I was challeging, it was what they were expecting. Though, I know they still won't accept me... Especially because Mama has a secret about her side of the family... But that would be a spoiler, you'll see in a little later. For now, enjoy what happens next.
Here we are!
Yeah, I guess.
Are you alright, Lupin? You've been quiet the whole time since we left.
Lupin: (looking down) ...
You still remember what you said last night about deciding to transfer out of Shinjuku Academy to Akihabara Academy because Shiro, Kengo, Toji, and Ryota weren't there anymore. And your wish that duplicated the real Kotetsu and others from his world into Tokyo wasn't helping.
Karina, who came with you and Kotetsu after classes because the café was closed today and the others were busy with their own schools to come along, wanted to say something, but Kotetsu stops her.
Kotetsu: Let's not say anything yet. For now, let's focus on why we're here.
Karina: .. Okay. So, we're looking for Lupin's mother?
Kotetsu: That's how it sounds. (turning to you) Say, what do you refer to her as your mother? You said it was in a witchy sense.
Lupin: (reganing self) I call her that because she is Our Dark Mother, the Goddess of Magic, Witchcraft, and the Crossroads.
Karina: (curious) The Goddess of Magic and Witchcraft?
Lupin: Yes. In her homeworld, she was a powerful Triple Goddess.
???: And, in a way, still am.
Lupin: Mother, thank you for meeting with us.
I was surprised when you told me you needed my help stopping a mind-reading villain. But I'm willing to do what I can to help.
Kotetsu: Can you?
Hecate: (with a wink) I guess we'll know soon enough. To my dorm room!
With that, you, Kotetsu and Karina follow Hecate.
Along the way, you make a quick stop at the art room.
Lupin: Why are we stopping here, Mother?
Hecate: Because I figure we might need a little fire power for this. And to retuinite your two Sternbild friends with one of their. They're doing some weld sculting here.
Kotetsu: (surprised) Are you serious? I wonder...
As if to answer his question, the sound of metal being cut with extreme fire could be heard. When you all look where it come from...
(finishing their sculter) There, that should do it. Some of my best work. Though I should make his pecs a little more bigger.
Kotetsu: (surprised again) Whoa! I guess it's them. Should have known when you said "fire power".
Karina: (also happy) Nathan! It's good to see you!
The two go up to each other and hug each other with air kisses.
Flamboyant Person: It's so good to see familair faces. I see Handsome, Sexy, Ivan, and Ryan didn't come.
Karina: They were busy today, but we'll see them soon.
Flamboyant Person: I sure hope so.❤
Lupin: (courious) Handsome? Sexy? Are you talking about Barnaby and Antonio?
Kotetsu: Pretty much.
Flamboyant Person: Oh, this must be your friend here. (cheeful) Hi, there! My name is Nathan Seymour (pronouns: they/them), back in our homeworld, I own Helios Energy which is also my sponsor as Fire Emblem.
Lupin: It's nice to meet you, Nathan.
Hecate: (admiring the sculpters) Your art pieces are really coming along, Nathan.
Nathan: Well, I did my best.
Karina: Are they going to be sold at the night market tonight?
Nathan: Some of it, yes.
Lupin: Have you also become a student here since arriving in Tokyo?
Nathan: Lupin, honey, I was already a student long ago. Now, I'm ready to teach. So, that fancy lizard teacher hired me on as an assistant teacher. But I am staying at the dorms for now.
Karina: (proud) That's good.
Lupin: We'll have to thank Itzamna for the job to help you on your feet.
Nathan: We shouldn't give it all to him. True, he was the one who hired me... But it was Hecate who suggested it.
Hecate: Only because I sensed something about you... Something special. Something... magical.
Lupin: (curious) Like what?
Hecate: Exactly as I said, Lupin dear. Something magical, and I'm not just talking about their NEXT powers.
Lupin: You mean like.
Hello, Nathan again. I'm about to share a very big secret about Mama's side of the family. But you should know, this is non-canon to the original series, so don't think about putting this in the wiki. Thank you.
Nathan: Well, I'll admit, on my mother's side,... I have a few ancestors who were witches and rootworkers. Mama was no slouch herself in that subject... However, she only taught it to my sister because she thought it would be best to keep the teachings among the women of our family. But since I'm both... (they look down a bit)
Karina: But, they can't stop you now, can they? You're pretty much an adult and can make your own choices.
Nathan: If I had the time, I would, but, running an entire company and being a hero takes up most of my schedual.
Kotetsu: Well, you can do it now, you pretty much have all the time you need.
Nathan: (curious) I don't know. Shouldn't we be trying to find a way back to our world?
Kotetsu and Karina: ...
Nathan: (more curious) Are you serious? We're not going back?
Kotetsu: (to Karina) Do you want to tell them?
Nathan: Tell me what?
Hecate: We'll explain on the way to my dorm. Now, come.
You leave the classroom as you continue on to Hecate's room while Kotetsu and Karina tell Nathan the whole story.
Nathan: (mind blown) So you're saying we're not the real us? We're just duplicates? Created by Lupin's wish?
Lupin: (disappointed) Yeah, a wish that didn't go the way I thought. My friends still abandoned me. Now Shinjuku Academy is just nothing.
Hecate: (sympthetic) And you decided that was just cause to transfer here instead. Look, I know you just want to get your mind off of this, but you really should think more carefully, transfering to a new school is a major change.
Lupin: I know... But it's just better this way.
Nathan: It's good you want to try new things, just be careful. Not everyone will agree with your choice.
Lupin: I don't expect them to... I know I didn't agree with Shiro and the other's.
Kotetsu: Anyway, you have any way we can stop Jake and Ouroboros? I doubt we can trick him with a flash bomb this time.
Hecate: Well, I can't make any promises, but I'll see what I can do.
Hecate begins searching through her books for anything that might help. After a while, she finds a book, "A Beginner's Guide to the Arcane and Mysterious".
Lupin: (surprised) Oh, Shiro's been looking... (realizing) Oh, I forgot.
Hecate: (smirking) I rest my case. I may be a while, so why not explore what may soon be your new school, Lupin dear? A lot has changed since your last visit, you might even stay long enough to see our night market.
Lupin: (sighs) I guess.
Hecate: (giving the book to Nathan) As for you, we're still going to need your help, Nathan. Aside from being a great hero, I can also sense that you have the potencial for magic. If you wish to learn the mystic arts that your parents denied you simply for who you are... Now's your chance.
Nathan: (curious) I suppose. Since I'm only a copy of the orignal Nathan Seymour and have all the time I need... (cheeful) Why not? I'll do it!
Hecate: (happy) Good to hear. Now, I need to concentrate, you go on and I'll see you all later.
Lupin: We'll do, Mother.
With that, you, Nathan, Kotetsu, and Karina leave Hecate's room while she got to work on a solution to protect one's self from Jake's mind-reading powers.
You, Kotetsu, Karina, and Nathan take a walk around the school while Nathan and Karina are looking at the book given to the former by Hecate. They fined themselves in the event hall where art stations were being set up for the night market.
Kotetsu: Well, this school does pride itself on its art program. Isn't that what you said?
Lupin: Pretty much. Thankfully, one of them is a creative writing one, so I can be fine. I like telling stories... Though I wish I could tell me own.
Kotetsu: You mean your amnesia? Moritaka told me.
Lupin: Yeah, pretty much.
Hey, Lupin! Over here!
Lupin: Hey, Kuniyoshi. How've you been?
Kuniyoshi: I see you've just met Nathan. And these must be your others Sternbild friends.
Kotetsu: Yes, we are. You must a friend of Lupin's.
Lupin: One of my closest friends, yes.
Kuniyoshi: Speaking of which, is it true? Someone overheard you talking with Hecate. Are you really going to transfer here because of Shiro and the others?
Lupin: I'm still thinking about it. For now, I'm just looking around while we wait for Mother to help our friends with the things going on lately.
Kuniyoshi: You mean like all the things that happened at the other night markets? I guess that checks out, with this Ouroboros, we need a little magic.
Nathan: (actually interested in the book Hecate gave them) It sure seems that way.
Karina: So, what have you going on here? Is this your stall?
Kuniyoshi: Yes. Still remember that time we made childrens books at Ueno Academy, we decided to do something similar here. The marketgoers can make their own picture books here. They can draw them, paint them, print them, you name it.
Karina: That sounds good. Maybe we can give it a try sometime.
Lupin: Maybe, as soon as we do something about Ouroboros.
Kuniyoshi: (excited) I'm more looking forward to see all of the Therians. Those furry hands. Thos furry ears... Those furry bottoms and tails.
???: Did someone say "furry bottoms"?
*pat*
Kuniyoshi: (panicking) Dah! Someone patted me in the butt!
Kotetsu: (shocked and holding his bottom) Yikes! Me, too!
Karina: (angry and holding her skirt down) Hey! Someone lifted my skirt!
Lupin: (surpried) Oh! Someone got my butt, too!
Nathan: (putting down the book) I think I know who.
Activating their power, Nathan forms a small fireball and threw it over a table (with the ball going out before hitting anything). Then, someone leaped out from under it.
Yow! Again!? I'm not a candle!
Nathan: And you should have learned your lesson since last night.
Lupin: He looks like...
???: Black, not again! I thought you said you would be good!
Someone comes running in.
Lupin: (surprised) Red, you're here, too?
Oh, hey, Lupin! Good to see you since... Well, since last night. I was just keeping an eye on Black. I heard about what he did here last night.
Karina: (readjusting her skirt) What did he do?
Nathan: Pretty much what he just did to you. He was going around lifting girls' skirts and patting guys' butts. Didn't we warn you we would ban you if you did that again?
Red's Friend: (smiling) As if you don't do the same, from what I've heard. Can't we just let this off as boys being boys?
Red: And what about White?
Red's Friend: Relax, he's still butt is still number one. I'm just doing what my parents raised me to know.
Kotetsu: And what's that?
Red's Friend: ... Everyone is beautiful.
Lupin: Yeesh. You remind me of those pranksters, the Halloween Brats.
Red's Friend: Oh, I thought you looked familiar! You're one of the Halloween Police!
Lupin: (surprised) You know me?
Red's Friend: Yeah. You know that one Halloween Brat was lifting and patting butts? That was me!
Lupin: You were one of them?
Red's Friend: Yeah, but I'm getting ahead of myself. I'm Kuro Tsuyo. But everyone calls me Black (which is not a racist thing, my name just means black).
Kotetsu: It's nice to meet you, Black... Sort of.
Black: (smiling) Sorry. I just can't help it. After all, boys will be boys... (looking down) But suppose I should try again to practice restraint. For White.
Red: (happy) That's the spirit!
Nathan: Of course, you do have point. I do miss grabbing Antonio's butt every now and again. But, for his comfort (and the fact he already has feeling for another), I, too, practiced restraint. Good luck, kid.❤
Black: Thanks. (turning to you) By the way, do you think the Halloween Police will be appearing again this year?
Lupin: You'll have to ask Hotei that, he's the one who has our badges we need to transform. Unless the Halloween Brats are also making an appearnace.
Black: (sadly) They're not. We're disbanded. My parents were happy that I remembered that everyone is beautiful, but they and the other parents were angry about how we expressed it. So they threw our costumes away. The Halloween Brats will not be coming back... But can the Halloween Police come back anyway?
Lupin: ... (chuckles a bit) I'll ask. So, what brings you two here? (turning to Red) Don't tell me... (acting cute) You're following me around?
Red: (shocked) Don't get the wrong idea. I just wanted to keep an eye on Black to make sure he behaves himself. He lives around here in Akihabara with his parents.
Black: But I do wish I was living in Nakano, I would like to go to the Performing Arts Academy because I really like to sing.
Karina: That's great. I'm a bit of a singer myself.
Black: Yeah, you do look like that girl who was performing the other night with Gabriel.
Kotetsu: Then, why not go to that school. I think they also have a night market and they would let you perform.
Black: My parents may trust me enough to go out at night on my own like the rest of our friends, but my student pass could only get me some places in Tokyo and my parents cut off my allowance because of what happened on Halloween. Besides, this place is closer and... (pervert smile) the view of artists is better.
Red: (serious) Black...
Black: (also serious) Right. Restraint.
Red: (turning to you) And what about you? What are you doing here?
Kotetsu: (smiling heroically) Hero business.
Red: (excited) Really? You know, if you need any help, I'm sure your "magical friends" will do their part.
Karina: Thanks, but I'm no sure how they can help. They don't know Jake Martinez and Ouroboros like we do. They're dangerous. They won't hesitate to kill the first chance they get.
Red: I'm sure they'll understand. I can't promise they'll be careful, but they'll still help in any way.
Kotetsu: We can only hope.
Kuniyoshi: There's still time before the market opens. Wanna see more previews of what we have here?
Lupin: I guess we have time, Mother hasn't said anything yet.
Nathan: (continuing the book) I guess I better continue reading. Some of these spells are actually quite interesting. Like this one spell which can conjure up an outfit. I should give this a look sometime.
Lupin: (thinking) I wonder how Arachne would react to a spell like that?
And so, you, Nathan, Kotetsu, and Karina leave to see move of Akihabara Academy before its night market opens. Kuniyoshi, making sure Black isn't tempted again by looking back, returns to his work.
Red: Black, I'm happy that you see the beauty in others, we all do, but you can't just go around lifting girls' skirts and patting guys' butts. That's just rude.
Black: I know, Red. I really am trying to practice retraint. For White.
Red: Good. Anyways, we still have time before the market opens and I just got the latest issue of Magical Boy Sea. We can read it together on the plrayground next door.
Black: Okay, I'm really looking forward to it.
With that, Red and Black make for the exit. Red walked behind Black as he takes out his transforming compact. Inside it,... The black compact glowed brighter each time he got closer to Black.
Red: ... For White.
As the sun begins to set and night about to creep in, Akihabara was abuzzed with excitment about the school's night market... Little did they know, some unexpected guests would soon be joing.
So they seriously don't care what we're wearin' here?
Very much so. Akihabara is known for its cosplayers. Just pick up a manga and you'll blend right in.
Richard Max: Not sure why we're here? What do we get out of sneakin' into an art school?
Kasha Graham: Just a little spying. After what happened last night, those heroes will probably be up to something to take us out. It's always good to have do think ahead and be one step ahead. I overheard that some of the heroes are going to Akihabara Academy to see some witch. I'm a little curious, so I thought I'd take a little peek.
Richard Max: (chuckling) Still playing the slippery minx, aren't you?
Kasha Graham: (flirty) I was one before, and it helps now.
Richard Max: Okay. If it means I get a chance at those heroes again, I'm all for it. (pounds fists together)
To be continued...
NOTE: I know this post seems a bit short, but since Akihabara Academy doesn't have that many students and staff, there wasn't much to write about. Sorry.
Tokyo Afterschool Summoners X Tiger & Bunny: Heroes of the Lantern Market
Chapter 6: The Hidden Hero (Part 3)
Nether Prank Attack!
A burst of darkness then envolopes the Myers Sisters, defeating them.
Big deal, I still have plenty of Mad Bears to spare.
???: Fire Prank Attack!
A burst of flames reduce all the remaing Mad Bears to ashes.
Not anymore.
You guys made it!
We weren't about to let you have all the fun.
And how are you doing, our newest Trickster?
Purple Trickster: (happy) Doing great!
It's over, perp!
Yellow Trickster: And don't even try to escape or I'll blind you again.
Robin Baxter was in a tight spot... But then...
???: We let you go solo for one night, and we're already saving your ass.
Everyone: !
A sudden burst of energy hits between you and Robin Baxter. You all look at the broken window Azathoth αΩ came through to see two people standing there.
Kotetsu: (jaw dropping with horror along with Ivan's) No! It can't be!
What's wrong, Kotetsu? You look as if you've seen a ghost. Is that how you greet an old friend who's come back from the dead after all these years?
Or maybe he's just impressed that fate has favored you and let you live, Mr. Jake.
How is it possible?
Colorful Criminal: Let's just say, the story of my demise was greately exaggerated... And because I know something you don't... (turns to Azathoth αΩ) And he knows it, too.
Heh! I have to say, you must be pretty brave to peer into the mind of an Eldritch Horror, Jake Martinez.
Jake Martinez: Well, as much as I would love to stay and catch up with you all, I have to take this one back. I think he needs a refresher course of being a member of Ouroboros
Robin Baxter: (nervous) *gulp*
Then, someone from the hall runs in and grabs Robin Baxter in a bear hug.
Extraction underway. What of the Myers Sisters, Mr. Jake. Ms. Kriem?
Kriem: (uncaring) Meh, they had their chance. Besides, if we want someone who can detect all those things they can, we already have Mr. Jake for that. Now let's get going!
A helicopter comes up at the window as Jake Martinez, Kriem, Robin Baxter, and Hans Chuckman get on.
Kotetsu: (fierce) Wait! Stop!
Before he could take another step, Jake Martinez activates his powers and shoots a force field that keeps Kotetsu away as the helicopter takes off.
Kotetsu: (frustrated) Shoot!
Ivan: What does he mean we should hask that boy?
Azathoth αΩ: ... I'll explain later. Right now, we need to make sure everyone is alright.
Later on, after making sure everyone at the night market was safe and the Myer Sisters were taken into custudy by the Kiou Police, Barnaby, Ryan, Karina, and Antonio were called over. And what they learned...
Everyone: WHAT!?
Azathoth αΩ: It's true. You're seeing for yourselves. This is live.
This is Hero TV Breaking News! Some masked thugs have made off with some priceless items, including the painting of Tiger and Barnaby. The heroes are already in persuit. Joining us live in the studio are the two who are most concerned about the paint.
Kotetsu: (shocked) Bunny, it's...
There's no doubt about it. That's...
Kotetsu?: Well, Mario, that painting means a lot to us. It shows us that even though me and Bunny aren't hero partners anymore, what we stood for still lives.
Barnaby?: Exactly. It's a symbolic piece of art from the city itself. To lose it is to feel like a part of us just left us.
Announcer: And not just Kotetsu's powers, right?
Kotetsu?: Maybe, but I've found other ways to be a hero without the suit... By the way, Bunny, how the suit these day? And shouldn't you be out there?
Barnaby?: Until they can find me a new hero partner, I'm still benched.
Announcer: That's a shame, since you're pretty much Wild Tiger now.
Barnaby?: Maybe, but for now, everyone still knows me as Barnaby or even, and I can't believe they're still calling me that, Bunny.
Announcer: Well, either way, it's good to know that you still believe in what you do. Well, that's all the time here at the studio. Thank you, Tiger- That is to say, Kotetsu and Barnaby. Now, back to the action. Will our heroes recover the art pieces? We'll soon find out. This is Hero TV Live!
Even though this Azathoth is no longer the Representative of the Old Ones, he still has great power and has managed to upgrade his laptop to recieve signals, not just from around Tokyo,... but also other worlds.
Azathoth αΩ: Something I learned at the Satellite School. But that's besides the point. What I'm trying to say is that what you are all seeing is true. The Koetsu and Barnaby and the heroes you see here... are the real Kotetsu, Barnaby, and the heroes. You are all duplicates, created by a wish.
This is just crazy! Are you saying I'm not the real Golden Ryan?
And I'm not the real Karina Lyle?
That none of us are the real us? Just copies?
Azathoth αΩ: (reassuring) If you makes you feel better, it doesn't make you less of who you are. You're all still you, be happy with that.
Kotetsu: (looking down) To think, I was getting worried about worrying a family that wasn't really mine.
Karina: Same with me. My parents... I mean, the real Karina's parents are back in Sternbild. They would have died of shock if I just suddenly disappeared.
Ivan: And Edward would have been wondering where I went, even though he won't show it.
Antonio: And it would explain why Kotetsu suddenly has his powers back. And it also explains how Jake and Kriem are alive again, they're copies, too, along with the rest of Ourobros in Tokyo.
Barnaby: I think we're missing one thing. If we are copies as the result of a wish... Who made the wish and who granted it?
Azathoth αΩ: Unfortunately, I do not know who granted the wish. But I do know who made it... And he's right here in this room.
Azathoth αΩ has everyone turn their sights to...
M- Me?
Azathoth αΩ: Yes, Cthulhu. Was it not you who, many nights ago, who made a wish on a star? A wish... to have something more for us than this?
Lupin: Y- Yes. But, I don't see why...
Azathoth αΩ: By something more, you meant this... You wanted everything to go back to the way it was: Me, back with the Genociders and Fujimi Academy, not as the Azathoth you see now, but as the Azathoth you all knew and love, the young Blind Idiot God who was dreaming. Oniwaka, Zabaniyya, Daisuke, and Yasuyori, finding a way to be with you more. Ophion, no longer Demiurge and returned to Roppongi. Gunzo and Kyuma, freed from their programming and back with their friends... Wakan Tanka not having to be in two Guilds, just yours. And, probably what triggered your wish,... Shiro, Kengo, Ryota, and Toji transfered back to Shinjuku Academy.
These words, espeically about your friends, hit you hard, almost like Azathoth αΩ, the one who was once the young laughing boy you loved, struck a dagger right in your back.
Azathoth αΩ: (realizing what he said) Of course, that's besides the point. The point is, you're all here now, the wish is granted.
Kotetsu: (worried) Can the wish be undone?
Azathoth αΩ: Do you want it to be undone?
Kotetsu: If it'll stop Ouroboros. But I won't do so unless the others agree.
Ryan: (a bit worried he might disappear forever) Maybe?
Azathoth αΩ: Well, it's Cthulhu's wish. (turning to you) Do you want the wish undone?
Lupin: ... Why? It's not helping so far.
You suddenly see Kotetsu, Barnaby, and the others. They look like that if you do end the wish, something bad would happen to them. As far as you know, since everyone left you,... they're the only friends you feel like you have, aside from Moritaka and the other Summoners.
Lupin: ... But for certain reason, I won't end it.
Azathoth αΩ: If that's what you have decided... Then, no, the wish can't be undone. It's permanent.
Ryan: (a bit relieved) Good... (quickly with a nervous smile) Not that I was worried we might disappear forever or anything.
Karina: (graoning and face-palming) Ryan...
Barnaby: (concerned) This is bad. Jake can create force fields to be used as weapons, and he can read minds.
Antonio: Yeah, I doubt Kotetsu's plan is going work again this time. To take him down now, you'd need some sort of, I don't know... Magic.
Ivan: If only were that simple. (turning to Azathoth αΩ) Isn't there anything you can do? You look like you have great power.
Azathoth αΩ: (looking down) That's easier said than done. He, too, can read my mind and will see me coming. Like your friends said, it'll take magic to stop Jake Martinez. But I can't give it to you... At least not yet. Things like this take time. Just be patient.... Your other friends are in this world, too.
Barnaby: (surprised) Wait. You mean like... the other heroes?
Azathoth αΩ: And more... You will see them soon enough. I have to go now. Don't lose hope.
Azathoth αΩ begins to leave in his light.
Lupin: Wait! What about-
FLASH
Too late. He was gone... Your thoughts go to Arc and the others. He said he would talk to them later... When he will he? And when will Shiro, Kengo, Ryota, and Toji transfer... You clutch your fists in anger.
Kotetsu: (concerned) Lupin?
Lupin: ... I'm going out for some air.
You leave the office into the hall... You're trying to keep yourself from acting out.
???: Lupin!
Lupin! Are you alright!? I heard about what happened! You fought real supervillains? You could have been killed! But still, I'm glad you're safe. What would Shiro, Kengo, or Ryota would think?
Lupin: ... (grumbling)
Toji: (curious) What was that?
Lupin: ... (angrily) As if you care!
Toji: (scared) What?
Lupin: You heard me, I'm not repeating myself.
Toji: Lupin, I don't know what's going on.
Lupin: Of course you don't know what's going on. Because you, Shiro, Kengo, Ryota, you only care about what you want! You choose to leave me!
Toji: Lupin... Look, we've always known you were upset about us leaving, but you're not sounding calm now. Maybe if we just talk-
Lupin: What's there to talk about? I try to understand why you all did what you did, I really did. But that doesn't make it any better. If anything, it only made it worse. Now I see you're all just selfish. You chose your dreams over me. You hurt me!
Toji: But Lupin, we never-
Lupin: Just save it! Go back to your new schools and lives. Just leave me alone.
Toji: But-
Lupin: (taking out your Sacred Artifact and pointing it at Toji)
NOW!!!
Kotetsu: (bursting into the hall with Barnaby) What's going on out here!?
Lupin: ...
Toji: ...
Barnaby: Toji, what happened?
Toji: ... It's nothing... I have to go. We have to take those sisters to Penitentia Academy, Commander Tezcatlipoca is waiting for us.
Lupin: Good, don't keep my brother waiting.
With that, Toji leaves... Tears of pain and anger streaming down his cheeks.
Lupin: (sighs) I... I just don't... I just want...
Kotetsu: (concerned) Lupin...
Lupin: ... I can't go back to Shinjuku Academy. Shiro, Kengo, Ryota, Toji, they won't be there. The reminder will only hurt me.
Barnaby: (also concenred) Lupin...
Lupin: ... Maybe Hakuman's right. Maybe I should transfer, too. What's the point of staying at Shinjuku if my friends are just going to leave me. But I'll show them. I'll leave the rest of my Shinjuku friends before they leave me.
Kotetsu: I don't think that...
Kotetsu couldn't find anything to say about this.
Kotetsu: ... No, I can't change your mind. If you want to leave, that's your choice. Just... Just think carefully about this.
Lupin: ... We'll see.
Barnaby: Where are you even going to transfer?
Kotetsu: Are you going to transfer here like that fox lady said? I also heard from Moritaka you were a student of some place called Kabukicho for a time.
Lupin: Roppongi Academy is nice, but I don't see myself fitting in with a bunch of rich kids. And Kabukicho Academy feels more like a seasonal thing to me right now. Although, to tell the turth... I have thought about giving Akihabara Academy a try.
Barnaby: Really? Why there?
Lupin: It's known for its art program, and since the literary arts counts as art, they have a creative writing course, I do like telling stories. I also there, too. And... Mother is also there, she's also in that course.
Kotetsu: (curious) Mother? Like your mother?
Lupin: In a witchy sence, yes. I am merely her devoted child, even though we're not related by blood... Wait. (thinking) Mother... Witches... Magic... Protection from Jake's powers...
That's it!
Kotetsu and Barnaby: (scared) What!?
Lupin: Antonio said that to protect ourselves from Jake's mind-reading powers, we would need magic. And I think I know who can help with that. And even Ivan said we need great power. (takes out phone) I'll see if I can call here.
Barnaby: (doubtful) I've never put much stalk in magic, real or fake. But, whatever works, I guess.
Kotetsu: And maybe- (quickly stops) ... No, that can wait.
Evesdropping from the meeting office, Ivan and Antonio heard.
Antonio: (impressed) Huh, who knew our ranting would actually solve something.
Ivan: I know. I guess great minds do think alike. Though I can't understand how that didn't make us the Kings of the Hero Buddy System.
Antonio: Popularity, I guess. Everyone loves Sky High and Fire Emblem more.
Ivan: (joking a bit) Maybe we should adopt pets and make health drinks.
Antonio: (laughing hard) Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! You know what?
Ivan: What?
Antonio: I think... I finally figured out why I became a hero. And who knew it would be so simple. I became a hero... because that's what I am and I like it.
Ivan: ... You know, I, myself, never wanted to become a hero. But you all said otherwise. Now, I'm beginning to see you were right. I was destined to become a hero. Though, there are times I wish I could share that destiny with Edward... Do you think there's a copy of him here, too?
Antonio: After everything I've seen, anything's possible.
In that moment, the Bull Tank of the West Coast and the Hidden Hero felt proud of themselves and each other.
Karina: You know we're still here, right?
Ryan: Oh, let them have this moment. They might wish they could have it for life.
Not too far from where you are in the hall, Red, was listening to you. He had to use the bathroom before his parents take him, Blue, Green, and Yellow home while Purple is talking with his father and Big Bro.
Akihabara Academy? Isn't that were...
Thank you for attending and we look forward to seeing you again tomorrow night.
The Akihabara Academy Night Market had just concluded for the night and the marketgoers were returning home.
Hecate: That was a fine night. Though, I wish I knew who was causing all that trouble.
I know. Lifting girls' skirts, patting guys' butts, it's a wonder anyone's called the cops.
Hecate: I heard that since the events of the Santa School, things have been a bit hectic, and I just heard something happened at Roppongi Academy, Mr. Itzamna is worried about Licht. So, they have their hands full.
Hecate's phone rings.
Hecate: (answering) Hello? ... Oh, hi, Lupin! It's been awhile... What is it? ... A favor? What kind? ... Now you know I can do magic. I am the Goddess of Magic back in Olympus. What do you need it for? ... A supervillain that can read minds? That does sound serious... Heroes from Sternbild? My, what a coincidence we have someone with us who is from Sternbild... I guess they can come over if they can... And something else? ... Okay, you can tell me when we see each other again tomorrow. Well, goodnight... (hangs up)
Akiha Gongen: Was that Lupin?
Hecate: Yes. He says that he needs my help with something involving heroes and villains from Sternbild.
(walking in with someone) I am here to announce that we have found the culprit who has been causing trouble at the night market.
Akiha Gongen: Thank you, Enigma. (turning to the cuplrit) So, what do you have you say for yourself, young man?
... I was in heaven. I regret nothing.
Enigma: Please do be greatful that we will not ban you as this is merely a cause of "boys will be boys". But next time, we will inform your parents if you do this again. Do you understand?
Young Half-Lupine Therian: (groaning) Okay... But only because I really do have to learn restraint.
Hecate: How did you find him?
???: I may have smoked him out a bit, but I don't mean any harm.
Hecate: (surprised) Oh, it was you? We were just talking about you. It looks like you might have friends coming soon.
Here is a new card spread I created based on The Guardians of Childhood/Rise of the Guardians.
The Guardians Spread: Reclaim Your Childhood
This card spread will help you reconnect with your childhood, including your dream, innocence, beliefs, whatever you may call it. Adulthood doesn't have to be the end of the things you love.
You can try this spread with any kind of cards, not just tarot. You can also, if you like, use playing cards, oracle cards, anything. You can even use trading cards, most likely Yu-Go-Oh! or Pokémon, since they hold the most symbolism of childhood.
How to use:
Step 1: Shuffle and/or cut the cards while thinking of your childhood or the Guardians themselves.
Step 2: After you have mixed the cards enough, place the cards in the order as shown in the diagram above from 1 to 12.
Step 3: Flip over the cards as also shown in the diagram from A to H. (The first four cards are merely the wards meant to protect the reading and have no meaning in it, since childhood is as precious as it is fragile, it doesn't take much to crush it, no matter how many times you fix it. However, if you are using crystals as wards, you may skip Cards 1 - 4.)
Meanings:
Card A: Memory
The card in this space shows your childhood memories, the things that happened to you in the past that helps you remember what your childhood may have been like.
Card B: Fun
This space shows how much fun your childhood may have been, your fantastical adventures with your imagination, and the joy you felt.
Card C: Dream
This space reveals your childhood dream, the thing that you strive for in the future, and what you may done to act it out.
Card D: Hope
This space shows what you hoped for in the future as a child, your childhood hopes, what beginnings and new life you desired.
Card E: Wonder
This space shows your child-like wonder, the wonders you see that most adults miss, things that bring out the beauty and joy within.
Card F: Fear
This space shows what fears, nightmares, and/or traumas that ended your childhood and what you might be able to do to overcome it to regain that you lost.
Card G: Light
This space shines a light on your situation and what you may be able to do to regain your childhood from the fears that took it away from you, to see the truth within the darkness.
Card H: The Center
This space reveals your center, the source of your inner child and what you can do to bring them out and reclaim your childhood, to believe again.
Cystrals:
As said earlier, if you have any, you can use crystals in the place of Cards 1 - 4 for the wards to protect the reading. If you are using them, here are a few suggestions:
Memory: Amethyst: Protects memory, calms the mind
Fun: Blue Calcite: Restores playfulness and ease
Dream: Selenite: Dream protection and subconscious clarity
Hope: Green Aventurine: Optimism, renewal, spring energy
Light: Clear Quartz: Illumination and amplification
Center: Rose Quartz: Heart, innocence, inner child
You may use four of the same crystal or one of each, the choice is yours.
Try this spread for yourself. If you like, comment below on what you have learned from your reading or reblog this or post your own reading with this spread.
If you are reblogging or posting, use the hashtag #childhood dream.
Here is the video for Purple Trickster's magical boy transformation. Enjoy.
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DISCLAIMER: I do no own the character or the music. Tokyo Afterschool Summoners is the proporty of LifeWonders. This is just something made by a fan for the fans.
Tokyo Afterschool Summoners X Tiger & Bunny: Heroes of the Lantern Market
Chapter 6: The Hidden Hero (Part 2)
Battle ahead.
Enemies:
Mad Bear
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Preselected Characters:
Lupin
Kotetsu
Ivan
Yellow Trickster
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I don't wanna grow up! I'm only 10, I'm still a just a kid. My dad says that we all grow up eventurally... He just wants me to grow up too fast, just like Big Bro did. Every since Mommy left us, he thinks that growing up is the only way to survive in this world. How does he know that? He got to have a happy childhood and he's trying to take away mine. I know our family has been a bit on the Nether side, but this is not what Mommy would have wanted. I want to grow at my own pace... But to honest, I don't want to grow up at all. I want to stay a child forever. I want to have fun and go on adventures with my friends... It's what I really wish.
The Roppongi Academy Night Market was in full swing. Many boths and stall were selling what were obviously high-classed, over-priced, high-quality items. Brand-named designer clothing, fancy furniter, games that include simulations of what it's like to be rich and how to be successfull (mostly with VR), antique books, figurines, and other ornament, and foods with names that barely anyone can pronounce. It's a wonder there are any marketgoers here at all, at least ones that are not ultra rich.
I wonder what this is called. Gravlax shmorishboard?
Purple says it's pronounced Gravlax Smørrebrød. Don't worry, I had trouble pronouncing it, too.
One of the perks of having a dad who's a teacher here, I guess. Heck, I can't even prounce this one. Bulli base?
It's Bouillabaisse, my parents served it to me once. It's basically a soup made of fish.
I wonder if they have any stuffed cabbage and beef stroganoff? I wanna take some back to Bunny?
I'd rather have some miso soup.
Lupin: I don't think they have that here.
???: Actually, they do. But I think they gussy it up with diamonds.
You turn to see three familiar faces.
Lupin: Oh, it's you. It's been awhile.
Yes, it's good to see you again, Lupin.
Red: (worried) Do you know these people, Lupin senpai? They look a bit scary. Especially the one with the long hair.
Now that's not very nice. Would you say the same about your mother?... I'm just joking, of course.
Lupin: These are the Genociders. But dispite their name, they're actually a happy family... With world-ending powers.
Ivan: (nervous) That doesn't make it more reassuring.
Kotetsu: But they do consider themselves a family, I can get behind that.
Lupin: So what bring you three here? I would have thought you would be busy with your own night market.
Sadly, Fujimi Academy isn't one of the parcipating schools. I tried add us, but everytime I go to them, they're all sweaty and neverous... I know my flames can be hot, but I don't think their that hot.
Blue: (whispering) I don't think it's the flames, dude.
Babalon: So, we decided to use this citywide night market event to have some quality family time. Something to get our mind of things. Espeically after Azathoth- ... Well, with Azathoth away.
Lupin: (down) Yeah, that's been happening a lot, lately.
Arc: (sympathetic) Yes, we heard about what happened from Kirito. It must be hard with Shiro leaving just after Kengo did. If you need anyone to speak to...
Lupin: No, I'm fine. Shiro only did what was right for him. Togo Academy will give him a better chance to become a teacher, I don't want to be in the way of that.
Babalon: True. But still, if you do find yourself too unhappy at Shinjuku, why not transfter yourself? With Azathoth away, we have a spot open, if you want it.
Ivan: You're the second person to ask him that. Earlier today, Lady Hakuman offered to let him transfer here to Roppongi.
Lupin: ... I'm thinking about it.
Surtr: Good. It would be nice if you did. It would be like you have rejoined our Guild, just as you did past Loops ago.
Lupin: Maybe, but for now, I'm not sure.
Arc: Well, you do that. We'll be seeing you. (leave with the rest of their family)
Kotetsu: (confused) What did they mean by "rejoin".
Lupin: ... It's a long story.
Red: Let's just move on.
After walking through the market a bit more, you see another familiar face.
Lupin! So glad you came, tonight!
Lupin: Hi, Gyumao. What are you up to?
Gyumao: My stall is selling a new model of the chocolate maker. The old model was already a hit on Valentine's Day, but this model is new and improved. You can extually add filling to the chocolates. Here, have a taste.
You and the others take some of the chocolates that were made with the chocolate maker. Yours had a creamy filling.
Lupin: (happy) Oh, Gyumao, it's so delicious. It's the best yet.
Kotetsu: (sampling a marshmellow-filled one) I'll admit, this is pretty good. I should get on of those makers for the café, Karina and the others would like it.
Ivan: (also with a mashmellow one) I wish I could take these back to Edward. He won't admit it, but he likes marshmellow-filled sweets.
Red: I'm sure you'll see your friend again soon.
Ivan: (wishfully, but happy) I'm sure I will.
Gyumao: So, will you be putting down some orders?
Kotetsu: Can you put me down for two? If I ever get back to Sternbild, I can use it to make sweets for my daughter.
Blue: Do you even have the money?
Kotetsu: I did help out at the café and got some cash out of it. How much is just one?
Gyumao: (unsure) Well... (shows the price)
Kotetsu: (shocked) That's a lot of Coin.
Green: (groaning and taking out his wallet) I'll pay for it.
Blue: Guess there are some perks to having rich parents.
Gyumao: But tell you what: Since you're friends with Lupin, I'll give you a discount... And maybe a favor.
Kotetsu: What kind of favor?
Gyumao: The biggest event of our school's market is an auction. I've heard from Ivan that you and him our heroes in your homeworld. We're hoping you could help make sure the place is safe. We have a lot of rare items tonight and a lot of wealthy families will be attending.
Green: Is one of them the Shinrins?
Gyumao: Yes, via online. Why do you- (surprised) Wait. Oh, I thought you looked familiar. You're their kid, Gurīn Shinrin, am I right?
Green: I prefer Green, please.
Gyumao: Alright. So, you think you can help out?
Kotetsu: I guess I can. Lupin? I know that we came here to-
Lupin: You can. It sounds like you want to, anyway.
Kotetsu: (concerned) Well, if you insist.
Ivan: I'll have to speak to those I'm helping with their booth.
Gyumao: Good, we'll see you then? I'll even have the chocolate makers ready.
Kotetsu: (happy) Thanks.
With that, you move on. After looking around for a bit, you arrive at the booth Ivan is helping with. They were selling Japanese-themed items, mostly figurines, wall scolls, and weaponry.
Ah, Ivan. You arrived just in time.
Yes, this particular sword caught my eye and I thought I could get it, mostly for decoration because I already have enough blades in my arsenal.
Lupin: No doubt about that.
Suzuka: Ah, Lupin. Good to see you.
Kotetsu: Another friend of yours?
Lupin: I'm close friends with someone close to her. By the way, how is Tetsuya doing?
Suzuka: He's doing great. Though, he does often wish you could come over. He would like to brawl with you, somtimes.
Ivan: What do you need help for?
Suzuka: I'm wondering if this particular blade might be perfect for someone who fights off intruders to my domain and the domain of my Guild. But as I've said, it's just decoration... Very intimidating descoration.
Ivan: (nervous) I'm not sure how that works, but I'll see what I can do.
Ivan examines the sword to see if it's something Suzuka would like. After a short while, he comes to a conclusion.
Ivan: From what I can tell, this sword was made to look like one of the katanas used by the 47 Ronin. I don't think they used this very blade, of course, but it's something similar. Should be enough to let others know that you mean business.
Suzuka: (satisfied) I think that sounds fine enough. I'll take it.
Takeminataka: That will be 500,000 Coin.
Suzuka: Send the bill to Tsukuyomi of the Outlaws. He should be able to cover it.
Lupin: (thinking) My poor brother.
With the purchase made, Suzuka takes here new sword.
Ivan: Another sale done.
Lupin: So, you're a student here at Roppongi?
Ivan: Yes. I needed money from this world and this school has a pretty generous student loan.
Kotetsu: Yeah, that's been going on, lately. We should get together sometime. Antonio's here, too.
Ivan: (unsure) As long as it's not for drinks. Toilet Paper Soft Breeze. I was really hurt.
Lupin: Am I really going to ask?
Kotetsu: It be better if you didn't.
Red: (checking a wall scoll) Do you think we should get something for Yellow and Purple when we we see them later?
Blue: If there's a wall scoll with the kanji for "Merry Christmas" or something that has to do with acting, we should get that for Yellow.
Green: Or anything that says "youth is not dead", we can get that for Purple.
Lupin: I take it there's a story behind all that.
Red: Purple's dad wants him to grow up too fast. He said it's for his on good. After his mom was gone, Prof. Hikage made his sons grow up too fast so they can take care of themselves and each other... But to to Purple, being an adult only makes them unhappy. But Prof. Hikage and Big Bro don't care, either he brecomes an adult now or he'll regret it.
Lupin: That's horrible. Everyone should be allowed to grow at their own pace, you can't rush it.
Kotetsu: I would never do something like that with Kaede. I've lost my wife, but I would never make her grow up too fast just so she could survive after I'm gone.
Ivan: (confused) But, didn't you leaving her with your mother did that?
Kotetsu: I'll admit, there were a few bumps on the road, but we're fine. Still, he should not be doing this to Purple.
Lupin: I agree. Someone whould talk to Prof. Hikage about it.
Red: Mom and Dad already tried, there's just no reasoning with him. It would take something to blow his and Big Bro's mind to make them see what they're doing is wrong.
Kotetsu: You mean like... something magical? *wink*
Red: (winking back) We'll see.
Ivan: (confused again) Am I missing something? (quickly) Actually, never mind, I don't want to know.
Green: (smiling) Scaredy cat.
Melusine on the Speaker: Attention! The Roppongi Acadamy Night Market Auction will begin momentarily. Those wishing to participate, please come to the school's main hall.
Kotetsu: We should probably get going. We told Gyumao we'd help out.
Ivan: Same with me.
Takeminataka: Okay, but be sure to come back afterwards. I can't run this stall by myself forever.
Ivan: Thank you. I'll see you soon.
You all leave for the auction.
Later in Roppongi Academy's main hall, you arrive to find many of Tokyo's wealthy had gathered, ready to bid for rare and expensive items.
Marketgoer 1: I wonder what they'll have tonight. Hopefully another mystical artifact.
Marketgoer 2: I think they have costumes from famous movies around here. I would so look good in one of them.
Marketgoer 3: Who cares, I just want something expensive to show off.
Arc: (spotting a game system) I guess Tsathoggua really is selling off one of his extra models. (a bit down) Azathoth would have loved to play on this.
Babalon: (comforting) I'm sure he would have.
Surtr: Let's bid for it, anyway. He would have wanted that.
Good evening, everyone! Welcome to tonight's Roppongi Night Market Auction. Tonight, we have a spechial line-up of goods for you. Now, you all know how this works, if you like something we are show, raise your sign and make your bid.
Gyumao: Our first item of the evening is this skeleton key. We're not sure what it's for, but you might get some laughs out of it. Perfectly crafted silver with a gem on the handle. Now, we'll start the bidding at 20,000 Coin.
Kotetsu: (surprised) 20,000 Coin? Makes me wonder how much the place the key is for worth.
Lupin: We maybe walled in, but we're still a big city.
(coming in with Yellow) It looks like they've started the auction.
Would you like me to bid something for you? I think they have some rare comic books you would like.
Purple: Naw, those are boring old adult comics. If they have any magical boy, though, I'm all in. But thanks, anyway.
Yellow: You're welcome, Purple. This night has actually been really great.
Purple: Yeah, and my dad and Big Bro haven't come in to ruin it.
Yellow: You shouldn't let them keep forcing you to grow up too fast. It's your life. If you want to take your time to get to know the world more, do it. And... you won't be doing it alone.
Purple: ... (happy) I know, thanks, Yellow. I really do love- (stops with embarressment)
Yellow: It's okay, you can say it.
Purple: ... (happy again) I really do love you.
Yellow: (happy, too) Yeah, I love you, too... I also have something for you, if I can't bid for you.
Yellow reaches into his bag and takes out the compact. He kneels down before a surprised Purple.
Yellow: Murasaki Hikage, there's something you need to know about me, Red, Blue, and Green. And... It's about you, too.
Purple: (wondering) What is it, Kiiro Karui?
Yellow: Well, you know those magical boys that have been appearing around the night markets, lately?
Purple: You mean the Star Tricksters?
Yellow: Well... We're the Star Tricksters... And you're one, too. That's why I'm giving this to you. But only if you wish it.
Purple: (surprised) Are you serious? Well, those magical boys did seem familiar. Are you saying that I'm a magical boy?
He takes the compact in his hand which glows brightly, knowing it has found its one true magical boy.
???: You most certainly are not!
Yellow and Purple: (scared) !
Murasaki, where were you!? You were suppose to be helping with the auction. But no, you're here messing around with this brat.
Purple: (getting upset) He's not a brat! He's my friend!
Prof. Hikage: You don't have time for friends. You need to start thinking about your future. Life is not going to wait for you to grow up.
Purple: But...
Prof. Hikage: PUT THAT COMPACT DOWN NOW!
Purple: ...
Purple couldn't say anymore, he knew his father was going to have his way with him, one way or another.
Meanwhile, back on stage, the auction continues.
Licht: My word, we've had quite the sale, didn't we? But more is to come. This next paticular item is probably one of our greatest yet. Lot number 665 which is... a music box in the shape of a barrel organ with a paper mache monkey on it playing the cymbols. Found vault of the theater before the Entertainer occupied it. Still in working order.
Gyumao: (winding it up with the crank) Here's a demonstration.
Gyumao then lets the music box play as the monkey plays the cymbols. You can't help but hear words to the song it plays...
♪Masqarade
Paper faces on parade
Masqarade
Hide your face so the world will never find you♪
Licht: We'll start the bidding at 40,000 Coin. Any bidders?
Red: I wonder if I can bid for it.
Blue: I don't think your parents give you enough allownace for that.
Green: Then I'll bid for it. (calling) 40,000!
Licht: I hear 40,000! Do I hear a higher bidder?
Marketgoer 1: 41,000!
Marketgoer 2: 42,000!
Marketgoer 3: 43,000!
Licht: I hear 43,000! Do I hear 44,000?
Babalon: 45,000!
Arc: (curious while holding the won gaming system) Mother, why would you need a music box?
Babalon: It just seemed so darling. It would look so good in the family room.
Surtr: (unsure) What do I get the feeling that monkey is going to kill usin our sleep?
Marketgoer 1: 46,000!
Green: 47,000!
Red: Why bid for me?
Green: It seemed like you really like it.
Red: Yeah, it shows, doesn't it? It would be nice to have something like that. I can't help but feel that that little guy needs a home.
Blue: (happy) Kind to the very end. That's what I love you about you.
Red and Blue hug.
Green: (thinking) Seeing those two together, I wonder if Brown and I... (gets back into focus) 50,000!
Gyumao: (checking one of the bidding monitors) Gur- I mean, Green, you're parents just messaged. They said they should ground you for bidding that high with their money since you already ordered two chocolate makers from me... By the way, the Shinrins bid 51,000!
Licht: I hear 51,000! Do I hear 52,000!
Gyumao: OG1986 just bid 53,000!
Licht: I hear 53,000. If there are no more, going once, going twice...
Lupin: ... 100,000!
Everyone: (shocked) !
Kotetsu: Do you have that kind of money?
Lupin: I do a lot of Daily Quests that earn me a lot of Coin, especially in the casino.
Licht: In that case, going once, going twice... Sold to Lupin Stone!
Gyumao give you the music box. In your hand, you can sense the energy within, almost... nastalgic.
Lupin:
♪A collector's piece indeed
Every detail exactly as its said
Will you still play
When all the rest of us are dead?♪
Your thoughts can't help but go back to them... Toji... Ryota... Kengo... Shiro... Why did they leave you?
Licht: And now, for our last item of the night! Lot number 666: A crystal chandalier also found in the theater vault. This chandalier is made with real diamonds and it has been refitted with electric lights so we can get a grasp of how it looked before.
Gyomao: (about to turn on the chandalier) Starting the bidding at...
???: Nothing! Starting at nothing!
Everyone was started by the strange interuppting voice. Then, without warning... Gyomao disappears. And in his place...
Well, well. Looks like I just bag myself the mother load!
Many people panicked over the stranger's appearance where Gyumao was standing!
Kotetsu: (shocked and getting ready for a fight with his mask on) No freaking way! You're here, too!?
Roller-skating Man: (chuckling) As are you, Tiger. Or is it Kotetsu since the cat got out of the bag.
Lupin: (Sacred Artifact in hand) You know ths guy?
Ivan: (also getting ready for a fight) Yes. Robin Baxter. He's an infamous theif from our world. It was a nightmare to catch him because of his NEXT powers. He can switch locations with whoever's in his sight.
Lupin: If that's true, then where's Gyumao?
???: Right here!
Everyone turns to the entrance to see Gyumao being electically shocked and falls forward. Behind him stood three women, one of them holding a smoking shock gun.
What do you know, sisters? A party and we weren't invited.
No doubt. Now, I suggest you all stay quiet and no one has to get hurt. This is a robbery... And maybe a kidnapping.
But don't worry, I can smell the money off of you. So if you want your kids to be safe, I suggest you hand over whatever valuables you have and we'll let them go with you unharmed.
Robin Baxter: Starting with this lovely chandalier, the diamonds are just too pretty to pass up. (whistles)
Then, several Mad Bears appear and surround you and everyone. You try to take a swing with your sword, but...
Mari Myers: (quickly with glowing eyes) Heads up!
As you charge towards Robin Baxter, he looks at you with his eyes and body glowing blue. Then,... you find yourself about to strike the chandalier. You stop quickly.
Lupin: (shocked) How did you-
Kotetsu: The woman in the blue gloves can smell danger, the one in yellow can smell lies, and the one in red can smell money.
Lupin: Now you tell me!
Red: (whispering to Blue and Green) This is bad. We can't transform with everyone watching.
Blue: (also whispering) And we can't sneak off if one of them can smell danger.
Green: (also whispering) And we can't lie either. What'll we do?
Back with Yellow, Purple, and Prof. Hikage, they weren't captured with the others and were out in the hall.
Prof. Hikage: We have to get out of here, now.
Yellow: But we can't just leave them.
Prof. Hikage: But they have superpowers. We can't beat that.
Purple just stared at Yellow, who was gritting his sharp teeth.
Yellow: ... I'm still going to do something. Those are our friends out there. Someone has to save them and police can't do it.
Prof. Hikage: Well, you can go if you want, but me and Murasaki are getting out of here. He cannot die before I do.
He takes Purple by the hand, pulling him towards the exit. Purple looks back to see Yellow take out his compact, ready to fight for what's right... Just like Purple should be.
Purple: ... (angrily) NO! (pulls his hand away from his father)
Prof. Hikage: Murasaki, what is the meaning of this!?
Purple: I know you just want me and Big Bro to be able to take care of ourselves, but this not the way. Any real man would know that what you're doing is wrong. Yellow can't take on those guys himself... He needs me. And I'm going to help him, no matter what you say.
Prof. Hikage: You are acting like a child. You need to grow up and realize the situation we're in.
Purple: I do see the the situation... But I'm not growing up. Not now. I am just a boy. (holding his compact) A magical boy. I am going to save everyone... Just like Mommy would have wanted.
Prof. Hikage: Murasaki, you will do as I say.
Purple: I won't... And it's Purple.
With that, Purple runs off after Yellow to help him save everyone in the main hall while Prof. Hikage just stood there... He was fuming.
At the main hall entrance, Yellow, now transformed into Yellow Trickster, was secretly observing the situation.
I need to get past these guys. But how? Kotetsu said the lady in the blue gloves can smell danger.
???: Then let's give her too much danger to smell.
Yellow Trickster: (happy) Purple, you're here.
Purple: I'm not going to leave you. I love you too much... (impressed) By the way, you look so cool. You really are a magical boy. And I'm one, too, right?
Yellow Trickster: You bet. That compact I gave you should help you.
Purple: (looking at his compact) How do it work?
Yellow Trickster: Just hope it up and say Star Prism Power, Make Up. Are you ready?
Purple: (happy) With you here, always.
Back on stage...
Lily Myers: (curious) Did you hear something?
Mari Myers: (activating her powers again) I'll sniff it out.
But just as Mari was about to sniff for danger...
???: Nether Interrupter!
A burst of smoke that looked like it was made of darkness enveloped the sisters, almost making them disappear.
Mari Myers: (shocked) I can't smell anything!
Lily Myers: (scared) Me neither!
May Myers: (also scared) It's like we have a cold!
???: And you deserve it!
???: How dare you reck such an affair with your evil! We won't forgive this!
Your rescuers make their appearance.
Yellow Trickster: I am the glow of your heart. The Aether-Blooded Wolf, Yellow Trickster!
And I am the shade of your heart. The Nether-Blooded Wolf, Purple Trickster!
Yellow Trickster and Purple Trickster: And we are the Star Tricksters! (charming) Hey now, come on baby! Trickin's what we like!
Red: (whispering and happy) I guess Purple stood up to his dad.
Green: (also whispering) Way to go, Purple.
Blue: (also whispering) Let's hope he can do this.
Robin Baxter: (scoffing) So, now we've got two little pups after us. No matter.
Purple Trickster: Don't underestemate these pups. They already know how to bite.
Purple Trickster then makes a charge at Robin Baxter.
Robin Baxter: (trying to hold back a laugh) You clearly didn't see what I'm capable of. (begins activating his powers)
Yellow Trickster: Actually, we did... But you won't! Aether Interuppter!
Yellow Trickster unleases a burst of blinding light. Before Robin Baxter got the chance to switch places with Purple Trickster, the light blinds him, preventing him from doing so.
Robin Baxter: (covering his eyes in pain) Ahh, my eyes! Dammit, I can't see anything like this! If I had known this was gonna happen, I would have put in those special lenses that turn dark in light in my helmet!
Purple Trickster: That was your first misake. Nether Prank Attack!
Cloaked in a burst of darkness, Purple Trickster rams Robin Baxter off the stage. The latter manages to regroup with the Myers Sisters.
Ivan: (quickly) Now's your chance, everyone! Escape while you can!
Without asking further, everyone in the main hall makes a run for the exit.
Red: Me, Blue, and Green will help everyone get to safety. You can take care of those guys.
Kotetsu: Okay.
Lupin: Be careful.
Licht: I have to get Gyumao out of here.
Lupin: Okay. Stay safe, my friend.
Licht: You, too, mein friend.
Licht runs to the unconcious Gyumao and tries to carry him out. Green helps him as they, along with Red and Blue, ushers everyone out of the main hall. As they did, they was going past Yellow Trickster and Purple Trickster.
Red: (whispering to Yellow Trickster) We'll join you as soon as we can.
Yellow Trickster: (whispering back) Okay, see you then.
With that, the main hall was nearly empty... However...
Mari Myers: (with a sinister smile) When all else fails, resort to dirty tricks. You kids aren't the only ones who can stoop to that.
Arc: (completely covered from head to toe with Mad Bears while holding on tightly to the gaming system) No! Let me go!
Babalon: (scared for her daughter) Arc!
Surtr: No!
Arc: Forgive me, Mother, Father. I let my guard down. I can't use my Sacred Artifact without setting the place on fire or destroying the system.
Babalon: And I can't risk sending my pet to save you without hurting you.
Surtr: Nor can I use my own flames for the same reason as you, only bigger and much more worse. One of the down sides of being a World Representative.
Lily Myers: Glad you understand. Now, let us move on.
As the four bad guys try to make their getaway, Arc, now drowning in Mad Bears, closes their eyes, clutching the gaming system tightly.
Arc: (weakly) I wish... I wish...
???: And you will have it.
Everyone: !
Then, a bright cyan zooms in through the window, shattering it. It then zooms over the Mad Bears, blowing them away off Arc who stands up again. The light then stops and begins to fade...
Stay away from my family, you Build-A-Bear rejects!
Lupin and the Genociders: (surprised, but happy and relieved) Azathoth!
Robin Baxter: (rubbing his eyes) What happened? Did they send another flash to blind us?
Arc: But how...
We can talk later. Right now, you, Mother, and Father, need to get to go... By the way... (with the cackle you feared you'd never hear again) Keep that gaming system safe. You went through so much trouble to get it. Heh heh! Heh heh!
Arc, happy to see her little brother again, gives a faint nod as they, Babalon, and Surtr run off with the system to safety. Now, it was just you, Kotetsu, Ivan, Yellow Trickster, Purple Trickster, and Azathoth αΩ against these criminals.
Robin Baxter: (regaining his sight and angry) We're not leaving here empty handed. The goods are coming with us!
Ivan: (getting ready for a fight) Roppongi Academy has done so much for me! I'm going to return the favor, no matter what!
Purple Trickster: And you won't be doing it alone!
Lupin: We're right here with you.
Kotetsu: You'll always be a hero Ivan. Just believe.
Azathoth αΩ: I may only know you from what I have observed, but I'm willing and able to help you, friends of Cthulhu.
Lupin: (happy) Thank you, Azathoth.
Azathoth αΩ: ... (cackling) Heh heh! Still trying to get the bad ending, are we? Heh heh!
Tokyo Afterschool Summoners X Tiger & Bunny: Heroes of the Lantern Market
Chapter 6: The Hidden Hero (Part 1)
I never wanted to be a hero. I only did so becuase I didn't want anyone to be scared of my powers anymore. All I ever wanted was just to have friends who accepted me for who I am. When I was a child, me and my friends were caught in a storm and our teacher was our only source of hope and joy. But then he had to go and leave... Until I used my powers to look like him and keep everhone's spirits up. Then, I found myself at the Hero Academy where I met someone who became my friend, someone who I know would become a hero... But then...
Edward: You can become a hero, Ivan. You just have to believe.
I believed, and I became a hero... He didn't. He broke a rule and never became a hero. When we met again, he hated me for becoming something he was destined to be. But in time, we burried the hatchet and we're friends again. Even my fellow heroes says I was meant to become a hero... So why are there times I still wish he became a hero. The rules say that by commiting a crime, he was no longer elegable... But if I could just have one wish... I could just change that rule. Edward shouldn't be punished for one mistake... Maybe, while I'm here in this Tokyo, I can find that wish.
(knocking) Come one, Lupin! You've been in there all day yesterday! We have classes today... (knocking again) Lupin, I'm serious!
(coming out of his room) He's still not out!? It's been a whole day!
Agyo: Well, I know it's understandable. It's been two days since... Well, it's just been two days.
(also coming out with Ibaraki) Oh, just say it. It's been two days since Motoori left.
I know how he feels. If it were you, Shuten, I would need more than a day or two to adjust to the change.
Agyo, Moritaka, Shuten, and Ibaraki just stare at each other, knowing what they now know.
Maritaka: (talking through the door) I'll tell Mr. Mononobe that you're not coming today, but in case you change your mind, call me.
Witht that, Moritaka and the other leave.
...
Shuten was right. It was still hard to believe that Shiro was no going to be in the dorm when you leave your room... Because it's not his dorm anymore. He's now living in a new dorm at his new school... You wonder what Shrio is doing now. Is he already attending his new classes at Togo Academy? Is he enjoying them? Is he thinking about you and the others... Do Kengo, Ryota, and Toji think of you, too, where they are? And... do they even care?
You take a look at your phone. You have several unanswered texts and missed calls from your friends. They are mostly from Kengo, Ryota, Toji, and, especially, Shiro.
*ring*
The caller ID on your phone says it's Licht. Knowing that they are not going to stop trying to call you, you answer.
Licht's Voice: Hello, Lupin? Are you there?
Lupin: ...
Licht's Voice: I heard about what happened. I'm sorry that happened, you and Herr Motoori must have been very close before he changed schools. You must being going through a lot right now. But if you like, you could use a discraction. Why don't you come to Roppongi's night market tonight? Heck, I'll even buy something for you. (begging) That means free stuff. We can mock people mercilessly, come on, we know you love doing that sometimes.
Lupin: ... I don't mock.
Licht's Voice: We'll you think about it. Call me and I'll Melusine if you change your mind. (hangs up)
You look at your phone. You just don't know if you want to get out of bed again.
*knock* *knock*
Kotetsu's Voice: Hey, Lupin, are you alright?
Lupin: ...
Kotetsu's Voice: Look, I'm not gonna try and get you out of there, you're friends already try that, but you should at least eat something. I know you probably have snacks in there, but they don't count a meals. I made you breakfast and I'm going to leave it by the door.
Lupin: ...
Kotetsu's Voice: Look, I'm not going to pretend that I know what you're going there, but I'm sure Shiro and the others wouldn't want you spend everyday for the rest of your life locked away, that would only make what they're doing harder for them. You wouldn't want that either... Just something to think about. I'm going now.
Kotetsu's voice becomes silent as the sound of something beings set down can be heard, followed by footsteps leaving... Wondering if what he said was true, you go to your door to find the tray. On it, sat a plate of fried rice and juice... You couldn't resist and take it into your room. After setting it on the desk, you take a small bite. It was delicious and more filling than the snacks you lived on yesterday...
Lupin: ... (sighs)
You quickly grab your uniform.
Moritaka: (disappointed) Still no luck?
He should at least eat the fried rice, it took me all morning to prepare and Choji said he needed to make breakfast.
Moritaka: (in defeat) I'll tell Mr. Mononobe that our new class representative isn't coming to-
???: Wait!
They turn to see you running up.
Kotetsu: So, how was the rice?
It was good. Not as good a Choji's fried rice, but still, good.
Moritaka: (happy) That's the spirit. Now come on.
You both make your way to the school.
Lupin: Kotetsu, wait.
Kotetsu: What is it?
Lupin: I really do want to thank for the meal.
Kotetsu: (being modest) Aww, you don't have to do that.
Lupin: Really, I should thank you... I even know how.
Kotetsu: (thinking) ... What do you have in mind?
Later after classes ended for the day, you and Kotetsu arrive at Roppongi Academy just as they have ended their classes and begin preparing for their night market.
Ah, Master Lupin, you've arrived. You and your friend.
Lupin: Thanks for greeting us, Melusine. But can you please drop the "Master" part? You're my friend, too.
Melusine: Very well.
Kotetsu: I don't think I've ever been to a night market hosted by a rich school.
Melusine: Then you are in for a treat. Now come, Master Licht is waiting for you.
You and Kotetsu follow Melusine inside.
Inside the school, the students of Roppongi were preparing inside just as they were doing outside.
Kotetsu: I guess they're so rich, they can do it inside and outside their school.
Melusine: Our school is run by our Guild, the Tycoons. We will have the city's elite here and they would be targets if they did all their shopping outside.
Ah, Lupin, Mien Friend, you made it!
Lupin: Hi, Licht. Thanks for inviting me.
Licht: You're welcome. And this must your new friend, the one from Sternbild.
Kotetsu: Yes, I'm Kotetsu. Kotetsu Kaburagi.
Licht: A pleasure to meet you. You know, we have a new student here who is from Sternbild.
Kotetsu: (surprised) You do? Who is it? What did they look like?
Before Licht could answer, some familiar faces appear.
Petty much. It's nice to meet you, I'm Murasaki Hikage, but you can call me Purple.
Are these your other friends, Red?
Red: Yeah, Dad.
Lupin: I take it you're Red's parents.
We are. Thank you for being friends with our son and his friends and taking care of them, especially with me and his father always working.
Red: (embarressed) Mom!
Melusine: Mr. and Mrs. Jōnetsu are members of our Guild along with young Mr. Hikage's father and older brother. Though, they work in different places owned by the Tycoons.
Purple: My dad's a teacher here. He teaches "Young Entrepreneurship", how to invest in business as young as 8. Big Bro is his aid and one of top students.
But we gotta warn you, they're not very nice.
Lupin: (to Red's parents) And what about you?
Mr. Jōnetsu: Me and my wife work as dealers at the casino. But they asked us to help out with the academy's night market.
Kotetsu: Guess that explains why you work late and leave your son all by himself.
Mrs. Jōnetsu: Don't worry, we trust our son and he understands why we do it.
Red: It's true, Kotetsu. Don't worry.
Kotetsu: (thinking) Huh? Already independant. Kinda reminds me of Keade.
Lupin: (scared) Wait, you two work at the casino? Then that means you're boss is... She's not here, is she?
Red: The scary fox lady?
Mr. Jōnetsu: Well...
???
My Liege!
Lupin: (really scared) Oh crap, she is here!
So glad you could attend our little market. I was so worried you forgot all about us.
Lupin: (thinking) I wish I could forget about you?
(hurrying up) Sorry, hermono. You know how she gets.
Hakuman: (acting innocent) Aww, come on, Xolotl, let me have a little fun.
Melusine: I believe you're making Lupin very uncomfortable.
Hakuman: (sighing in defeat) Very well.
Kotetsu: (surprised) You sure know a lot of interesting people, Lupin.
Lupin: I get around... Not in the way you think, that is.
Licht: (apologetic) I'm so sorry you had to go through that, Lupin. I invited you here to help you get your mind off what happened on Saturday at Santa School, and you get put on the spot.
Lupin: It's okay, Licht, I really apprecate it.
Hakuman: (slyly) I heard about that, too. You must have had such a scare with those Mad Bear things attacking. And your friends abandoning you, shame on them. But don't worry, we're still here. And if you're unhappy at Shinjuku without your friends... You should transfer, too. Teach them a lesson for leaving you like that... (whispering) Personally, I think you should come here.
Melusine: I heard that.
Hakuman: (acting innocent again) Can't blame a girl for trying.
Lupin: ...
Hakuman's words just pierced in there. Could she really mean it? Can you really...
???: But that is really your decision.
Everyone: !
I know you are hurting, Lupin, but do not let your negative feelings cloud your judgment.
Hakuman: No, I suppose not, "Lord Ophion". My Liege should be free to make his own decsion, not his bad feelings.
Ophion: It will be alright, Lupin.
Lupin: ... Thank you, Ophion... If I knew it was actually you.
Ophion?: (shocked) !
Purple: You know it's not him, Lupin?
Lupin: Because, last I checked, Ophion is still "away". And this Ophion called me by my name instead of "My beloved spouce".
Ophion?: (lauhing) My, you're observant! In that case, it's a pleasure to meet you... (happy) And it's good to see you again, Mr. Tiger.
Kotetsu: (surprised) Mr. Tiger? The only person who calls me that is-
(bursting in with two others) IVAN SAHIEB! I KNEW YOU WERE IMPERSONATING LORD OPHION AGAIN!
Ophion?: (scared) I'm sorry!
*swoosh* *flash* *swoosh*
Kotetsu: (happy) I knew it had to be you!
Are you serious!? I can't believe I fell for that!
How dare you decieve us like that, especially help Murasaki escape his punishment for making us wait the other night! And you, Murasaki, how many times do I have to tell you before you understand? Stay away from those other children! They're not good to you!
Purple: (taken aback) But, Dad, they're-
Prof. Hikage: No, buts, young man! I didn't let you come to Roppongi's night market to have fun. I brought you here to think about your future.
Mrs. Jōnetsu: At only 10 years old?
Prof. Hikage: That's pretty much what my class is about.
Brother Hikage: Exactly. I had to put away childish things when I was Murasaki's age and I turned out fine.
Purple: (looking down) ...
Aizen: (frustred (more than usual)) I think you're all getting off topic! What matters right now is Ivan impersonating Lord Ophian.
Hakuman: Oh, lay off him, Aizen. He just wnated to lift our spirits, what with the real Ophian not here.
Aizen: His act maybe lifting your spirit, but not mine.
Lupin: (groaning with sarcasim) Sunny, as always.
Aizen: (unhappy) Oh, the romantic singularity is here. Of couse, you'd be here. Well, I'm warning you now, don't you dare do anything that my raidar will pick up. You think I care that some of your almost boyfriends left you for different schools?... Don't get me started... As you were. (leaves)
Kotetsu: (holding back fury) I take it that guy doesn't like you.
Lupin: It's complicated. But for now... (turning to Ivan)
Ninja Boy: Oh, I guess I should introduce myself, since you're a new friend of Mr. Tiger. My name is Ivan. Ivan Karelin.
Kotetsu: He's also a fellow hero.
Ivan: (do some ninja poses) I am the Hidden Hero, Origami Cyclone!
Licht: (surprised) Really? You never told us that.
Ivan: You never asked.
Licht: Fair enough.
Prof. Hikage: (running of out patients) Speaking of introductions, (turning to you) I take it you're the one these children that are around my son talk about.
Lupin: Is that a problem?
Prof. Hikage: Just wanted to let you know that my son has no time for childish things anymore. Even in a world full of Transients like myself, it is never too early to think on your future.
Purple: You mean "grow up too fast".
Prof. Hikage: ... If that's how you want to put it.
Mr. Jōnetsu: (laughing) Oh, c'mon, Hikage, we already trust our kids to be out late, can't you trust your son to make friends of his own?
Prof. Hikage: ... You're not going to stop pesturing me until I give in, won't you, Jōnetsu?
Mr. Jōnetsu: (puppy dog eyes)
Prof. Hikage: (groaning in defeat) Fine. Just as long as Murasaki remembers the real reason I brought him here. When he's finished with elementary school, I'm enrolling him here to Roppongi.
Big Bro: Yeah, so you better not embarress yourself, and therefore us.
Purple: (looking down) ...
With that, Prof. Hikage and his oldest son leave.
Lupin: You weren't kidding, Green.
Green: Yeah, those two make even my parents look nice.
Mrs. Jōnetsu: It takes all kinds of family, Green.
Melusine: (checking her phone) The market will begin soon. I suggest we finish preportaions.
Licht: Will do. Sorry, I must go, Lupin, but we'll meet again soon enough. For now, enjoy the night market.
Hakuman: And if you feel lonley, I can be your es-
Lupin: (quickly) I'm already going with Kotetsu!
Hakuman: (disappointed) Really? That's a shame. Oh well, I'll be seeing you soon. Come, Xolotl.
Xolotl: Coming. See you again soon, hermono. (leave with Hakuman)
Licht and Melsuine also leave.
Mrs. Jōnetsu: We better get to our stations, too. We're working some of the games here.
Mr. Jōnetsu: Have fun with you friends, Red.
Red: (happy) Will do, Dad.
Red's parents also leave.
Purple: (still sad) ...
You shouldn't let them get to you like that. We love you just the way you are. You grow when you're ready to grow.
Purple: I know. It's just...
Ivan, seeing how unhappy Purple is, has an idea... He shapeshifts into Big Bro.
Ivan: (impersonating Big Bro) Look at me, I'm Big Bro! I think I'm better than everyone else because I've got a life before I even know what a life is!
Everyone: !
Ivan: (still impersonating) I'm all man now because Daddy says I have to be. He doens't care how I feel or my sweet little brother feels. He wants us to be in the light before we are ready to leave the shadows.
...
Everyone: (laughing)
Purple: That's Big Bro to a T!
Ivan: (changing back) Thanks. It looked like you need this.
Everyone calmed down for a bit before speaking again.
Purple: ... The reason Dad and Big Bro want me to grow up too fast is becasue Mom is gone.
Kotetsu: Gone how?
Purple: ... We don't like to talk about it. It's just complicated. All I do know is that Dad wanted me and Big Bro to grow up fast so we can take care of ourselves and each others... But how can I stop acting like a kid when I am a kid?
Lupin: I don't think you can. You're father can't force you to do something that you don't want to do.
Purple: Exactly. When Big Bro grew up too fast, though he doesn't show it, he's very unhappy about it. Seeing how being an adult makes people unhappy... I don't want to grow up. I want to stay a kid and have adventures and fun with my friends. I know stuff like that only happens in fairy tales, still, it's what I wish for.
Lupin: True, we can't really stop growing up. But that doesn't mean we have to give up the stuff we love as children.
Purple: I know. And there are a few good things about growing up. If I do grow up, I would like to become a comic book artist and make comic books everyone will love. I especially want to make comic books about...
Lupin: Let me guess, magical boys.
Purple: (smiling) Exactly! Magical boys is how my friends and I got together.
Red: And I don't see us parting any time soon. We're here for you, Purple.
Ivan: (assuring) We all are. We love you and we think you're great.
Purple: ... (happy) Thanks, guys.
Kotetsu: Anyway, let's go and enjoy the market. Ivan, wanna come along?
Ivan: As long as I make it to my classes stall. I've been a student here since I got to Tokyo and I told them I'd help when I can.
Kotetsu: Okay. Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Purple, are you coming?
Red: We might come, but I think Yellow and Purple want to be alone with each other right now.
Lupin: Really? Like a... date?
Yellow: (holding back his embarressment) ... Something like that. We'll catch up with you guys later.
Lupin: Okay, we'll see you then.
With that, you, Kotetsu, and Ivan head off to enjoy the market... Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, and Purple stay behind.
Red: Before you go, can we speak to Yellow alone, Purple?
Purple: Okay. I'll be waiting. (goes off)
Yellow: (curious) What is it, Red?
Red: Since we got here, it's been responding.
Yellow: (surprised) Are you serious? Does this mean Purple really is...
Blue: There's no doubt about it. We're lucky no one saw the glow, not even Purple. It would have been hard to tell him about it right away.
Green: We just wanted to wait for the right time. It looks like it's coming.
Yellow: So, what do you want me to do?
Red: (taking his compact and taking something out of it) Give him this. It's his.
Yellow: (taking it) Okay.
And so, Yellow goes off to be with Purple as Red, Blue, and Green run after you.
Purple: What was that about?
Yellow: Nothing. They just wanted to know if we wanted anything to eat when we meet up with them agian.
Purple: Okay. C'mon, there's this booth that sells high quality art supplies I want to see.
Yellow and Purple head off. While Purple wasn't looking, Yellow looks at the thing Red gave him... A purple compact that glows brighter as Purple gets closer.
Meanwhile, hiding in the shadows of the school, a certain roller-skating theif was waiting to make his move.
(talking though a headset in his helmet) It's almost time. Be ready.
Tokyo Afterschool Summoners X Tiger & Bunny: Heroes of the Lantern Market
Chaper 5: The Bull Tank of the West Coast (Part 3) (cont.)
NOTE: Please read the previous post before reading this one. Thank you.
Meanwhile, in an unknown place, a secret meeting was taking place with a most frightening cast.
Fugan: My, that was lively like you said.
Mugan: Surprised you still got it... For a dead gir.
It's a gift. You can't keep a good girl down.
No doubt about it, dear sister. It's just like with Justice Day.
I wish I coulda been there. That Bison and his buddies still owe me a fight.
Kriem: And you will get it in time. For now, we must let this place know that Ouroboros is here and is ready to take over.
It won't be easy, though. I can smell that this is no ordinary city.
She's right, and those Transients we've been seein', they're the real deal.
And I'm smellin' a lot of cash, especially from that building. I think they called it... Roppongi Academy.
If you're thinking of doing a heist there, my dear, I would gladly take part in it.
Mari: (scoffing) I don't think so. Not really me and my sisters' style.
Robin Baxter: (pouting) That's a shame.
Mary: Although, I'm sure one of those rich students might have parents who might be willing to pay up for their kids' safety.
Kriem: You'll have to speak to the boss about that.
Since when is he the boss? I'm Rank 2 and outrank him.
Kriem: Not in this world, Nikky. Here, you answer to him.
...
???: Now, now, children, play nice. If they say they want to rob a rich kids' school, so be it. We already paid that leopord boy to send that police academy a sign. Then, I messed with that wrestler's mind to make him go crazy on his fellow warriors. And last night, I had the twins bring that robot to that church school. And my darling's toys have delivered the final sign... I'd say the time has come to formally introduce ourselves, especially with the heroes here, too.
Fugan: The question is, why? Why get thier attention?
Mugan: We know you have a history with the heroes.
Fugan and Mugan: Do you have a vendetta against them?
Then, the boss steps out of the shadows...
My dear boys... That's exactly what it seems.
Despite how late had gotten, with Roppongi Academy's night market closed for the night and its lights out for the same reason, four youngsters were outside waiting for their friend who then arrives.
Guys, you're here!
Hey, Purple, how was the market here?
Purple: It went fine. What about you? I heard about what happened at Santa School online.
We're okay, the heroes handled it. Including those new heroes that have been appearing lately.
Purple: You mean the Star Tricksters? I know about them, they're so awesome! Real magical boys here in Tokyo! And they have a new one? They're just so cool! (curious) Although, they do seem familiar... (smiling again) Naw, it's probably just my imagination. So, guys came here to wait for me.
We did. Yellow has something tell you. Don't you?
I do.
Yellow comes forth, a bit nervous, but ready.
Yellow: Purple, after everything that happened, I realize now just how important life is. But... It's only even more precious if you are around.
Purple: Yellow, I know, you're precious to me, too, no matter what Dad or Big Bro say.
Yellow: Exactly. So... (takes a deep breath) I really like you and I want to be with you more. So, if you're not busy, can we hang out, just the two of us?
Purple just stared at his friend who just confessed his feelings for him.
Purple: Kiiro Karui... (happy) Of course I will.
Yellow: You mean it? (really happy) Purple, thank you!
Purple takes a deep breath, because...
Purple: Yellow, there's something I've been meaning to say... I... I like you, too.
The two half-Lupine Therians stared into each other's eyes, knowing this is how it should be. Their friends watch proudly.
Adult Voice: Murasaki! Murasaki, where are you? We're about to leave!
Teen Voice: You better get here, you little twerp, or we're leaving without you!
Purple: (calling) I'm coming! (to his friends) How about we hang out here? We can go to Roppongi's night market.
Red: That sounds like a good idea. Mom and Dad will be working there away from the casino, so they might have something for us to do, and you two can get some alone time.
Yellow: That sounds great. It's a date.
Green: (disappointed) Do we have to wait? Tomorrow's Sunday and the event says the markets are closed on Sundays, except for Daikanyama.
Red: Then we'll kill some time there until Monday.
Green: Ahh, okay. I just hope my parents don't try to change my mind about not wanting to attend that school.
Purple: Good, I'll see you there.
Purple's Dad's Voice: MURASAKI!
Purple: (quickly) Goodnight.
Yellow: Goodnight.
With that, Purple quickly ran off as his friends left for the station... Someone who had been watching them follows him.
At the parking lot, Purple's father and older brother were waiting furiously.
Where were you!? I've called you twice!
Purple: (scared) Sorry, Dad. I was just...
Probably daydreaming again. Just the childish thing you'd expect from Murasaki.
Purple's Dad: Well?
Purple wasn't sure what to say, his father and brother were very scary to him.
???: I'm afraid that was my doing.
Someone comes out of the shadows which make Purple's dad and brother gasp with respect.
I just wanted to ask him if he has any feedback for the market, a way to further improve it.
Purple's Dad: O- Of course, Mr. Ophion. We didn't mean any disrepsect.
Purple's Brother: Y- Yes. Just don't, you know, carry us up to the sky and drop us.
Ophion: (surprised) He would really do that?
Purple's Dad and Brother: (suspicous) ...
Ophion: (quickly) I mean- Don't tempt me. Now, off with you.
With that, Purple's father and brother get in the car.
Purple: (smiling and whispering) Thanks for the save... "Mr. Ophion".
Ophion?: Anytime, Purple.
Also with that, Purple gets in the car and he and his family drove home... Alone, "Ophion" puts his hands together like a ninja and, in a flash of light,... resumes his true form.
Anytime. (takes out his phone and checks it) Is it true? Antonio. Mr. Wild Tiger. You're all here in this world, too?
Tokyo Afterschool Summoners X Tiger & Bunny: Heroes of the Lanturn Market
Chapter 5: The Bull Tank of the West Cost (Part 3)
Aether Panic Attack!
With that final strike, the last of the Mad Bears were gone.
Yellow Tricskter: (happy) Whew! Not bad for my frist day.
You did well, tonight. You should be proud.
Do you think that's all of them? No one of them got out of the market?
Who knows. Unless we find out what caused this, there's no telling if there are more Mad Bears out there.
But for now, it looks like we're safe.
Later on, you meet up with the others.
Wow, Yellow, you're a real magical boy like us!
Yellow Trickster: (happy) I know! This is the coolist moment in my life!
Yeah, it's great. Take it all in, you deserive it.
Makes you wonder what Purple would think if he saw you. Not that that's a bad thing, he would probably like you either way.
Yellow Trickster was surprised by what Green Trickster said... But smiles.
What's with those Mad Bears? I'm gonna have a hard time sleepin' tonight with those things dancin' around in my dreams.
You could just sleep with me tonight. Just as long as you don't mind sharing a doorm with a bunch of other book nerds like me.
Kengo: (happy) Thanks, Shiro.
Shiro: (also happy) What are boyfriends for?
Yellow Trickster: (confused) Really? I didn't know Shinjuku Academy had that many smart people.
Lupin: (full of dread) It doesn't.
I guess now's the time to finish our conversation.
It's a this moment, you wish that more Mad Bears would show up to further halt the news that would user in the terrible reality that you fear would come... But not this time, they weren't coming.
Red Trickster: Lupin, are you alright?
Lupin: (filling up with even more dread) ...
Shiro: (guilty) Lupin, you know I want to become a teacher someday. What I'm doing now is only the next step towards that. But it also means making a very big change in my life... In your life. Lupin, what I'm trying to say is...
This was it, there's no stopping it now. Though understand clearly why Shiro is doing this, yet still...
Lupin: (mentaly praying in vain) No, don't say it. Please don't say it. Please, Shiro... Don't leave me, too.
Shiro: Lupin... I transfured out of Shinjuku Academy. I'm now a student of Togo Academy.
Lupin: (feeling shattered) ...
Kengo: Like we said, we did try to talk him out of it. But in the end, this is what he wants. All we could do was help him.
Shiro: Togo Academy has offers oportunities to help me become a teacher. They are school for geniuses that specialize in occult science, and you know how much like the occult. I'm sorry, but Togo will help attain my goals.
Lupin: ...
Wild Tiger: (worried) Lupin?
Star Tricksters: ...
Lupin: ... (smiling) You know, it's okay.
Everyone: (shocked) !
Lupin: Shiro, what you're telling me is great. You're persuing your dream and that makes me happy. I know Togo Academy will help you achieve that.
Shiro: You're not upset?
Lupin: Why should I? I'm not going to stand in your way of becoming a teacher, that's not what friends do. I'm... I'm just so happy...
Everyone: (looking down)
Clearly... You're not.
Lupin: Anyway, let's check on everyone to make sure they're alright.
Shiro: ... (serious) You're right, we need to talk to Headmaster Ded about the Mad Bears.
Rock Bison: Right.
Ryota: (worried) I hope Krampus and Yule are safe.
Lupin: Krampus was with Tomte, I'm sure he's fine. And Yule's a pretty fast runner and probably made it safely.
With that, you all return to the Santa School... You wouldn't show it, but you are trembling... with rage.
Oh, thank goodness you're alright.
Lupin: (still brooding) Yes, we're okay, Tomte.
And the Mad Bears? Are they gone?
Ryota: Nothing but ashes now.
That's good to hear. Just what the heck happened out there?
Yule: You're guess is as good as ours. Attacked by toys? This turn out to be a real nightmare before Christmas.
Rock Bison: When Kirem died, we were sure her power over the Mad Bears died with her.
Wild Tiger: Do you think it's someone with a similar power? In a world like this, it wouldn't be a surprise.
Shiro: Maybe. There are plenty of Transients in Tokyo who possess some great power or other. One of them is doing this. And if so, why are they doing this and what do they want?
Toji: Well, I'm not sure it it's money they want, no ransom has been issured.
Ryota: (scared) You don't think it's like terrorists or something.
Toji: Who knows. Unless we have something like a clue, we're just going around in circles. First, Ose attacks my school's night market.
Kengo: Then, Taurus Mask goes crazy at my school's.
Ryota: Then, that fake Zabaniyya attacks Daikanyama's market. And now this? I think whoever's doing this is trying to send a message.
Wild Tiger: Or get our attention.
Rock Bison: We need to talk to Headmaster Ded.
Tomte: You'll have to wait, he's talking with Chief Daikaku in his office.
Toji: (surprised) The Chief's here?
Tomte: Yes, he and Officer Hogen arrived here while we were out. I'm not sure what about, but I hope it's about all the things that happened recently.
Toji: If they're here, I should probably stay and tell them what happened tonight.
Shiro: That's probably a good idea. The rest of use should return to get some rest. We've had a long day.
Lupin: Yeah, we had...
Everyone: ...
There were no words. You simply leave.
Wild Tiger: (worried) Do you think he'll be okay? You just drop such huge news to him during a crisis.
Shiro: I don't know. I just don't know.
Toji: He wouldn't admit it then, but when I transfered to Kiou Academy, he was deeply upset.
Ryota: Same for me when I transfered here. He didn't admit then, either.
Kengo: And when I transfered to Bukuro Academy, I think he was really losing it, but still didn't say or did anything.
Wild Tiger: He's really bottling it all up.
Shiro: I guess... it's because he feels like he owes us. We helped him when he first came to Tokyo. We were... his first friends. And now that we're going our seperate ways, he somewhat feels like we're just leaving him.
Wild Tiger: But you haven't abandoned him, haven't you? He told me you're still in the same Guild.
Shiro: Yes, and that will never change. But we're in different schools now, so the only time we can see each other is at Guild meetings, which I hardly onsider as a social gathering.
Rock Bison: You can always make the time, me and Kotetsu do it all the time and always worked out.
Shiro: Maybe. Anyway, we better be off. We'll try to talk to with Lupin another time. (to Wild Tiger) Will be going with him back to Shinjuku?
Wild Tiger: A little later. I'm gonna stay here a bit more and see if I can help.
Rock Bison: Thanks, buddy.
With that, Shiro and Kengo leave for the station while the rest stay on to help those who were caught in the attack... None of them knew that Ded and Daikaku were listening.
Back at the doorm, you look around. It's hard to believe that this is your first night without Shiro here since you first started here at Shinjuku Academy. You go over to the desk and pick up something.
You look at the picture that was taken on the first anniversary of the day you came to Tokyo. You had no past then, but they gave you a present that would give you a future. You would have a tale that was written in the here and now... But then you rememer, all tales will eventually and inevitably come to an end... Guess that end has finally come... So why does it hurt so much? And why are you so angry about it?
FLASH
Master, are you arlight? If you need anyone to talk to, I'm here. As a Level 3 Councilor Butler, I can-
Lupin: I'm fine, Lil' Solomon.
Lil' Solomon: Well, just in case-
Lupin: (upset) I SAID I'M FINE!
Lil' Solomon: (shocked) !
Lupin: ... I'm sorry. Just... Just leave me alone. I'll talk to you later.
Lil' Solomon, shaken, just does what he's told and return to your phone. You take another look at the picture... Lies.
*crash!*
What on earth was that!?
It came from Lupin's room. (knocks) Lupin, is everything alright in there? Lupin?
You open the door.
Lupin: (overwhelmed) ...
Mr. Mononobe: Lupin, are you alright? We heard a sound in your room.
Lupin: ... I'm okay. I just knocked over something... I'm going to take a bath.
You quickly leave for the bath, passing by doormmates who also heard the sound. Mr. Mononobe and Mr. Triton go into your room to see what you "knocked over". They find the picture you were holding... The fram was broken and the glass shattered... Clearly it didn't get knocked over.
Mr. Mononobe: (concerned) I guess Shiro told him.
Mr. Triton: (also concerned) Do you think Lupin we'll be okay?
Mr. Mononobe: ... Only time will tell.
In one of the offices at the Santa School, Daikoku and Ded were waiting...
(who changed back into his uniform some time ago) I've brought them as you requested, Chief Daikoku.
Thank you, Toji, you may go now.
Toji leaves as the three men they have sent for enter.
You wanted to see us, Chief Daikoku, Headmaster Ded?
Yes, Barnaby, wasn't it?
Barnaby: Yes.
Daikoku: We called here because of what has happened this night.
Barnaby: Yes, Kotetsu and Antonio brought me up to speed when I arrived.
It's really strange. The NEXT who created the Mad Bears and bought them to life has been dead a long time, so they shouldn't be moving.
And yet, here they are. But, why call us here about it?
Ded: From what I have heard, these Mad Bears came from your world.
Daikoku: We also have reason to believe that this incident may have something to do with the previous disturbances at the other schools' night markets since this event began.
Kotetsu: (shocked) Wait, you don't think we did this, do you?
Ded: Of course not. You, Antoino, and your Sternbild friends have an aura that says you are way too nice to do something like this. We called here because we hope you could give us some insight about the disturbances.
Barnaby: Like what? Where there any clues?
Daikoku: Only one. Each disturbance, there is a card that has to do with it. Whoever is doing this was the one who paid Ose to attack our schoo's night market. They were also the ones responsible for Taurus Mask going into a berserker rage a couple nights back at Bukuro Academy. And last night, they sent a robotic duplicate of Zabaniyya to Daikanyama Academy. Tonight was probably their latest move.
Barnaby: What kind of card have they been leaving behind?
Ded reaches into his coat pocket and shows them the card.
Kotetsu, Brnaby, and Antonio almost jumped in fear when they saw it.
Dakoku: (surprised) So you know this symbol. What does it mean?
The three heroes, especially Barnaby, who has seen this image since he was only four years old, know exactly what it means.
Barnaby: (grim) It means... Ouroboro is in Tokyo.
WARNING 2: Due to hitting the 30 image limit, please wait for the next post to see the rest of Part 3. I apologize for the inconvienence.
I saw the first few reuploaded episodes. It looks like the creator really had something, until it got taken down. I would really like to see it's comeback. I know you're thinking the same thing. I think we should make this an official thing, then it might come back. What do you think?
Here is the video of Yellow Trickster's magical boy transformation. Enjoy.
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DISCLAIMER: I do no own the character or the music. Tokyo Afterschool Summoners is the proporty of LifeWonders. This is just something made by a fan for the fans.
Tokyo Afterschool Summoners X Tiger & Bunny: Heroes of the Lantern Market
Chapter 5: The Bull Tank of the West Coast (Part 2)
Battle ahead.
Enemeies:
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Preselected Characters:
Lupin
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From the moment I was born, I knew I wanted to be a star. Whenever I saw a movie or a show or even a commercial, I couldn't help but imitate it. At first, people thought I was just kidding around because I was little, but my parents knew my dream. They wanted it to see it come true... But they did sneaky things to do it. In my nursery school, I got the role of Momotaro. But I didn't get it fairly. My school was never going to let me get the role, or even let me in the play, simply because of the way I looked. So, I left the play... But I left of my own descision because I wanted to be an actor fair and square, though I'll always love my parents for what they did... And then I met my friends. They helped me realized something. Becoming an actor was just something I would do to entertain those who need it. But I found my real dream. The dream that we all shared and what brought us together. My real dream is to become... a magical boy. Because, actor or magical boy, I want to be... a star.
The Tokyo Santa School Night Market at Sauna Village. Many booth were out that clearly have to do with the Holiday Season. They sold gingerbread cookies (such as gingerbread men and houses), fruit cake, Japanese Christmas cake, hot chocolate and coffee, spiced cider, eggnog, Santa-themed costumes, decorations, Navitity sets, and of course gifts that can be wrapped and come with the classic "Do Not Open Until Christmas" stickers.
So, what do you guys think? Our night market's pretty cool, huh?
I'll admit, it really festive. By the way, I like your suit, Ryota.
Ryota: Really? It's just my wrestling suit with a few things added to it. Does look heroic enough?
No doubt about it. Kinda makes me wanna get in the ring with you.
Ryota: (nervous) Please say it for a tag team.
(laughing) Some things never change. But I guess that's what I love about our group: We never let anything phase us.
We still have some time before the show starts. Want to take a look around first?
Lupin: I guess we can. Let's go.
With that, you, Shiro, Kengo, Ryota, and Toji walks around the market... Yet, you can tell that under his mask, Shiro looked like he had done something wrong... The same bad feeling you had ealier returns, but you try your best to ignore it.
You eventually arrive at a booth run by Tangrisnir who, of course, was selling stew.
Ah, Lupin and friends, welcome!
Lupin: Thanks, Tanngrisnir.
Shiro: Why am I not suprirsed that your stall has stew?
Tanngrisnir: Oh, you know me. Any chance to serve stew to those who would like it. By the way, you should try this new stew. I got it from a magazine article and it says it will cheer up even the gloomiest of people.
Tanngrisnir gives you a small sample dish of the new stew. You decide to take a small sip.
Lupin: (mezmerized) This stew is perfectly beautiful. You really put a lot of love in it.
Tanngrinsir: (laughing) And a few herbs I grew myself. I should thank Volos for the advice, though.
Ryota: No doubt. Your stews never seem to disappoint, Mr. Tanngrinsir.
Tanngrinsir: How about you serve you upon on the house? You'll need your strength for the show later.
Shiro: So you know?
Tanngrinsir: Well, judging by your costumes, I guess you agreed to do the hero show. Good. With Snegurochka busy at her other school, we need all the help we can get.
Ryota: (happy) We're happy to do our part.
Shiro: Yes, no matter what school you're attending. (trying to smile)
The feeling grows ever more apparent.
After eating Tanngrisnir's stew, you and your friends continue to walk around the market. You spot Yule selling gifts.
Good evening, everyone!
Ryota: Good evening, Yule.
Lupin: I guess you're a Light Santa tonight.
Yule: Yeah, Mr. Tanngrisnir decided to let me give out gifts this time.
Kengo: So, what kind of gifts are you selling?
Yule: Oh, mostly mugs, t-shirts, accessories, and, of course, toys. Actually, we just got some brand new ones earlier today. Take a look.
Ryota: (spooked) Those don't look like the usual toys we have.
Yule: According to Headmaster Ded, they're called Mad Bears.
Lupin: They look cute, but at the same time, creepy. Those frish sergery stitches.
Toji: Maybe that's why they're called Mad Bears. Whoever made these must have been mad to think any child would want one, unless thoe child too were mad.
Lupin: Although, I think Garmr would like one as a chew toy. Maybe. Do you think you can put me down for one?
Yule: (happy and writing on a clipboard) I'll see what I can do. You can pick it up later after the show.
Ryota: Will you be coming to see it?
Yule: You bet. I wouldn't miss it for the world.
Shiro: (checking the time on his phone) Speaking of which, we should be getting to the stage now, it's about to begin.
Yule: Break a leg out there.
With that, you and the others leave for the stage as Yule set a Mad Bear aside for you... He did not see its limbs slightly twitching.
Later on at the back of the stage, you meet one of your fellow actors.
Lupin, it's true, you are in the show!
Lupin: (happy) I know, Tomte. I guess you're in, too.
Tomte: You know it. Normally, I'm running the sauna in case the marketgoers get too stressed and need someplace to relax. But Ded asked me to be in the show tonight. You know, it kinda reminds me of that show we did for Valentines.
Lupin: Yeah, I miss that.
Tomte: Same here. If I had known I was going to be on stage tonight, I would have invited the others here. Speaking of which, look at this...
Tomte opens a suit bag that he was holding to show you what's inside.
Lupin: (surprised) Isn't that...
Tomte: (happy) Yeah, they let me borrow it for the show. And, with a little Christmas magic (and technology from the Crafters), putting it on will be a surprise, I got the idea from an anime I saw that I learned from Krampus because one of his hero anime was made by the same person. I hope it won't be too much, it's part of my role in it.
Lupin: (happy) You will be spectacular. Everyone will love you.
Shiro: I just hope they'll love us, too.
Stage hand: Hey, the show's gonnat start. Take your place.
Lupin: Let's have a great show, everyone!
Everyone: Right!
I can't wait to see what Lupin and the others are gonna do.
Same here. I've been angsty about.
I'm surprised you're not in this one, Yellow.
Yellow: I think we should just let the students of the Santa School handle it, along with their guests. Maybe another time.
Red: We're already looking forward to it... And I know Purple will really enjoy it.
Yellow: (nervous) W- Would he?
Red: Of course he will. Just ask him.
Yellow: ...
Hey, it's starting.
Red, Yellow, Blue, and Green, along with the rest of the markegoers, turn their attention to the stage as the lights shine on.
Tomte: (merry) Hey, everyone! Are you enjoying our night market tonight? I hope you are. Night markets are a wonderous thing. It's like an early Christmas and everyone's invited. And tonight, it's about to get even more magical. So before we begin the show, a little performance by me. Let's begin! Let the magic fly!
Yellow: (amazed) Wow! He transformed! Just like a magical boy!
Blue: (also amazed) More like a magical man!
Green: (also maazed) Now we know this is going to rock!
Tomte sings his song to amaze the crowds that gathered there. HIs song filled them with cheer and heavenly peace.
Thank you! I'm so glad my song could touch you! Now, for my next-
BOOM!
BWAA HAA HAA! What's this? A party and you didn't invite me, Claw Man, the greatest villain in the universe! You are going to pay for this outrage, Tomte!
Tomte: Oh no, who will save this night market that has brought so much joy to the world?
Lupin: (jumping in with the others) We will! My name is King Sword!
Shiro: My name is Deep-Sea Scholar!
Kengo: My name is Justice Hammer!
Toji: My name is Spirit Sword!
Ryota: And my name is Bright Giver!
Along with their friends: The Crusher for Justice, Wild Tiger!
And me, the Bull Tank of the West Coast, Rock Bison!
Lupin: And we are...
The Heroes of the Lantern Market!
The crowds cheer as you and the heroes come on stage to take on Claw Man (Krampus). You take on the henchmen that Claw Man sends your way, but you defeat them with ease. Finally, it was just you and Claw Man.
Krampus: BWAA HAA HAA! You think you've won heroes? I'm only getting started!
Lupin: Justice will always win, Claw Man. As long as there is hope in the hearts of others, will rise to defend it.
Ryota: Now, feel the dreams of the children who believe in us!
With that, you and Ryota make an imaginary swing at Krampus who pretends to be knocked back, defeating him.
Krampus: You haven't seen the last of me, Heroes of the Lantern Market! I will have my revenge! (runs off)
Everyone who saw the show applauded at the specticle. You and your friends truly were heroes that night.
Tomte: (happy) Thank you, Heroes of the Lantern Market!
Lupin: It was our pleasure, Mystic Blue Idol Tomte. Wherever there is injustice going on, there we will be to defeand the weak and innocent.
Let's Believe HEROES!
Marketgoers: (cheering loudly)
Later on, you and your friends take a break before the next show.
Tomte: You fellas were wonderful out there!
Lupin: Yeah. I wish we could be together like this often, instead of waiting for the next meeting.
Ryota: We can still meet outside of meetings. We just, have our schoolwork right now.
Rock Bison: Yeah, you told me, Ryota, that you used to go together.
Ryota: Yeah, we were quite tight. But, as is life, we had to go our seperate ways to persue our passion. I came to Santa School, Kengo went to Bukuro Academy, Toji went to Kiou Academy, and Shiro- (shocked) Holy crap, I almost-
Lupin: Almost what?
Ryota:(turning red) Hmm...
Shiro: (looking down with guilt) ... Lupin, there's something I have to tell you.
The bad feeling you had comes back, but this time, even worse.
Shiro: Do you remember when Shuichi was at the dorm the other night?
Lupin: Yes.
Shiro: Well... He was there to help me make the finilization.
Lupin: (feeling a bit sick) Of what?
Kengo: (serious) For the record, partner, I came to him last night to talk him out of it, I ended up helping him pack up his things.
Toji: And earlier today, we helped him finish moving them out.
Ryota: And he woudn't be missed in class today because, he can't attend them anymore.
Shiro: (tryng to hold back tears) Lupin, what I'm trying to say is...
You arleady know what he is going to say. You already understand why he's doing this, for the same reason as Kengo, Ryota, and Toji... And yet...
Lupin: (thinking) No, don't say it. Please don't say it. Shiro... Not you, too.
Shiro: Lupin... I transf-
*screaming*
Everyone: (spooked) What!?
You all hear screaming coming from outside.
Wild Tiger: What's going on out there?
Rock Bison: We better go see.
Wild Tiger and Rock Bison leave to see what the comotion is about.
Lupin: Shiro...
Shiro: (looking down) ... (now serious) We'll talk about this later. We better go help Kotetsu and Antonio.
Lupin: (taking a deep breath) Right.
With that, you and your friends follow after the two heroes.
Outside, the market was in disaray. Booths and stalls were being trashed, garbage bins thrown about, and marketgoers were being attacked by...
Wild Tiger: (shocked) No way, it can't be!
Rock Bison: I can't believe it, either, but here they are.
Lupin: You know about the Mad Bears? They were being sold here, I even bought one for a friend.
Rock Bison: They're from our world. They were created and controlled by a bad NEXT who wanted her boyfriend out of jail. But she's been dead for some years now. However they are and alive again?
Wild Tiger: I don't know. But I do know that if we don't do something about this, innocent people will be hurt or worse.
Rock Bison: Right.
Kengo: Can we help? We still don't know about these Mad Bears, but we gotta keep our friends safe.
Toji: Exactly. That's something Kengo Takabushi and I can agree on.
Wild Tiger: (happy) Okay. But be careful. We don't know how these things came to life yet.
Ryota: I have check up on Yule, he was the one selling these things.
Wild Tiger: Good, me and Bison will go with you, he'll probably need the most help.
Toji: Me and Kengo will handle the crowds until the police arrive.
Shiro: I will also go with Kotetsu, Ryota, and Antonio, I want to talk to Yule about the Mad Bears. Lupin?
Lupin: ... I'll go with you, too. Yule's going to need all the help he can get.
Kengo: Right. Just be careful partner.
With that, Kengo and Toji go to handle the crowd while you, Shiro, Ryota, Wild Tiger, and Rock Bison go to check in on Yule... You still want to talk to Shiro.
Elsewhere, Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow were watching the crisis unfolding around them.
Red: (serious) This is bad. If this goes on, someone will get hurt.
Yellow: (confused) What are you talking about? Are you suggesting we do something?
Red: Yes. Yellow, you know that talk about those Star Tricksters?
Yellow: Yes. Why?
Making sure no one was looking, Red, Blue, and Green take Yellow somplace private where no one is around.
Red: It's us. We're the Star Tricksters... And so are you.
Yellow: (trying to hold back a laugh) What!? Red, I'm the actor of the group. I think maybe-
Red, Blue, and Green: (ignoring Yellow's doubt and holding up their compacts) Star Prism Power, Make Up!
Yellow: (amazed) Whao! It's true.
You guys go help the people. We'll catch up with you later.
Trusting their leader, Blue Trickster and Green Trickster go off to help the people from the Mad Bears. Then, Red Trickster opens his compact and a yellow light flies out and into Yellow's hands as it turns into a yellow compact.
Yellow: Is... Is this...
Red Trickster: Yes, Yellow, this is your transformation compact is yours. So, are you ready to go from acting like a magical boy and become one for real?
Yellow is taken aback by all of this. But this is a dream he and his friends have shared for as long as they can remember. He wants to help the world with more than just his acting, this was his only chance... And maybe Purple will even...
Yellow: (with newfound determinaton) With all of us together, I'm ready as I'll ever be!
Whao! I feel amazing! We really are magical boys!
Red Trickster: I know. Welcome to the team,... Yellow Trickster.
Yellow Trickster: Happy to be here.
Suddenly, they notice some a group of people running into the danger. It's you and the others.
Red Trickster: It's Lupin and the others. They might need our help.
Yellow Trickster: Then let's get to it, buddy.
So, the two Tricksters run after you.
At the gift booth, you, Shiro, Ryota, Wild Tiger, and Rock Bison find Yule being attacked by the Mad Bears, trying to fight them off the best he could.
Ryota: (worried and determined) Yule!
Yule: Ryota! Lupin!
You and the others fight off the Mad Bears and clear the way for Yule.
Ryota: Are you alright?
Yule: (catching his breath) I'll be fine. But those Mad Bears. I was just about to leave for the show when they just suddenly started standing. Then, they began attacking everyone. What's going on?
Rock Bison: We don't know. These things shouldn't be alive anymore. But we'll have to figure it out later. Right now, we-
Suddenly, a wave of Mad Bears rose up, ready to deviour you. But...
???: Aether Panic Attack!
???: Fire Panic Attack!
A beam of light appears and blasts the Mad Bears away and reduced to ashes by flames.
Lupin: It's...
Red Trickster: I am the flame of your heart. The Fire-Blooded Wolf, Red Trickster!
Yellow Trickster: And I am the glow of your heart. The Aether-Blooded Wolf, Yellow Trickster!
Red Trickster and Yellow Trickster: And we are the Star Tricksters! (charming) Hey now, come one baby! Trickin's what we like!
Wild Tiger: (happy) I was wondering when you'd show up. And have a new member.
Rock Bison: (surprised) Isn't that Yellow?
Yellow Trickster: We'll talk more later, Antonio, right now, we've got these baddies to take care of.
Rock Bison knew he was right. First, take care of the Mad Bears, then talk.
Ryota: (readying for battle) Yule, try to find Kengo and Toji. They're probably evacuating everyone to the school now.
Yule: Right. Be careful Ryota. Me, Krampus, and Choji would be sad if anything happened to you.
Ryota: (smiling) I've been in worse scrapes than this.
Red Trickster: I'll make sure he gets there. Let's go!
With that, Red Trickster takes Yule to safety as you, Ryota, Shiro, Wild Tiger, Rock Bison, and Yellow Trickster take on the Mad Bears.
The battle begins...
To be continued...
NOTE: I would like to apologize to Blue Trickster and Green Trickster for not letting them talk much after their transformation because I was reaching the 30 picture limit.
Tokyo Afterschool Summoners X Tiger & Bunny: Heroes of the Lantern Market
Chapter 5: The Bull Tank of the West Cost (Part 1)
I never truly understood how someone like me became a hero. In my youth, I was just your avarage punk... An avarage punk with powers. Back then, I didn't give a lick about things like justice or peace. Me and my gang only cared about ourselves... Until I heard about him. I learned he also had powers like mine and I wanted to fight him to see who was the best. But he refused, saying that's not what our powers were for. When I asked him what it was for, he said...
Kotetsu: They're for saving people. What else?
I still had no idea what he was talking about. But then, I learned some guys in my gang took someone very important to him. I was angry becasue even I knew kidnapping people was wrong. So he and I joined together to save her. When it was over...
Kotetsu: See? I told you they're for saving people. After all, you save her and me. That makes you a hero, too.
I never admitted it until years later, but he was right. My powers were meant to save people, no dominate them. So, I became a hero along with him. But since then, things only went down hill as my powers could do is make me into a living shield, hardly able to fight. But I kept going because he was there. He believed in me, and so did the others. But there was still that one question... Why did someone like me become a hero?
But something tells me that by coming to this place called Tokyo... I'm about to get my answer in the most unusual way possible.
Morning, everyone!
Morning, Lupin.
Morning, Lupin.
You arrive at Café Asterism in the morning. You learned that Kotetsu left much earlier to help Karina who got a part-time job here.
Lupin: How are things going, Karina? Are you doing your job okay?
Karina: I'm fine. Then again, it's only my first day.
Kotetsu: And how about you?
Lupin: I'm okay. I'm just wondering when Kotetsu will be ready to go later.
Karina: (confused) Go?
Kotetsu: One of Lupin's friends who goes to the Santa School says someone I know is going there now. I'm wondering who it is, so we're going there to meet him at their night market later.
Lupin: And the best part is, Shiro, Kengo, and Toji are joining us.
Karina: That's good to hear.
Lupin: Will you be joining us?
Karina: As much as I would like to, I promised Gabriel that after class, I'd rehearse with her for our market.
Kotetsu: Same goes for Bunny and Ryan, they have to help out at their own night markets. Anyways, I should be finished helping Karina around the same time your classes should end.
Lupin: Okay.
Kotetsu: Before you go, why not have some breakfast? There should still be time before classes start.
Lupin: Okay, I'll have my usual.
Kotetsu: (confused) Usual?
Karina: Don't worry, Shinya showed me the list of usuals for their regulars. For Lupin, I think it was an egg sandwich with hashbrowns and coffee.
Lupin: That's it.
Later on, you arrive at school on time. However, as you, Moritaka, and the others enter the classroom, you notice something, or someone, was missing, the one student who is usually here way early as the class representative... Shiro was missing.
Later on, after classes had ended, you tell Moritaka that you will be going to the Santa School's Night Market that night. He assures you that he and the other Summoners will keep running the baked goods stall.
(arriving with Kengo, Ryota, and Toji) Good afternoon, Lupin.
Lupin: There you are. Where were you? You weren't in school all day.
Shiro: (a bit nervious) Oh, I was... taking care of some business at the dorms, so I couldn't come, today.
Lucky for him, we came to help him out.
We spoke with our principals and they let us have the day off from school to do it.
And we will be able to enjoy a night market together.
Lupin: That's great. And what about Kotetsu?
Ryota: I already called him. He just finished helping Karina. He's already on his way there. I wonder if Antonio meant it when he said he knows Kotetsu.
Kengo: I guess we'll know soon. (excited) Now, let go!
Shiro: (happy) Okay, okay, let go.
With that, you go with your friends to the station... You see that Shiro's expression, which was happy just a second ago, was now of dispair... You get a terrible feeling at the pit of your stomech... You're hoping that your feeling about what is going on with Shiro, with everything that's happened, was wrong.
Later on at the Tokyo Santa School, you meet up with Kotetsu who is already waiting for you.
There you guys are. I was wondering.
Toji: Hello, Kotetsu.
Ryota: Have you found your friend yet?
Kotetsu: Well, I did ask if anyone here knows someone who's from Sternbild and they said there's only one like that here. They said they would send him here.
Kengo: I wonder who this guy is sayin' he knows you.
Kotetsu: Well, from what they described, a big man who looks like a cowboy, I think I have a pretty good idea. (laughing) Though I'm not sure why he's a student here, he's just as old as I am.
???: Depends on what you mean by "old". I'm not a dad yet.
Kotetsu: (happy and relieved) I knew it had to be you!
Good to see you again, too, old buddy. (activating his powers) So, you ready?
Kotetsu: (also activating his powers) You know it.
With that, Antonio and Kotetsu get into a small tussle. You remember Kotetsu once said that he and Antonio once tried to fight each other many times to see who was the strongest, but it was always interrupted... This would be no different.
What on earth are you two doing!? Stop this at once! This is a school!
Kotetsu's Friend: Sorry, Mr. T, but me and Kotetsu have been waiting for this moment for a long time.
Tanngrisnir: Well, save it for the Colosseum in Ikebukro, but not here. There are students and children present.
Kotetsu: Hmm. You have a point. Guess we'll have to do this later.
Lupin: Hello, Tanngrisnir.
Tanngrisnir: (happy) Ah, Lupin! So glad you can visit. Are you here for our night market? If you have, you should stop by our booth, we serve the best stew around.
Lupin: I'm sure I will.
Tanngrisnir: (turning his attention to Antonio and Kotetsu) And as for you two...
Kotetsu and Friend: (nervous) *gulp*
Before you know it, Tanngrisnir spent the next five minutes scolding Kotetsu and Antonio for fighting on school grounds.
Tanngrisnir: And I expect an essay about why fighting in the most inapproprate places is wrong.
Kotetsu's Friend: (defeated) Y- Yes, sir.
Tanngrisnir: (happy again) Good. Have a pleasent evening. (leaves)
Kotetsu's Hundred Power then runs out.
Kotetsu's Friend: So it's true, your powers are back. And they last five minutes again.
Kotetsu: I know, it was a surprise for me, too. I don't fully know why yet, but I think it has something to do with arriving in this world.
Shiro: I'm sure we'll find a proper answer soon.
Kotetsu's Friend: Maybe.
Kotetsu: (surprised) Oh right, I never got to introduce you all. Lupin, Shiro, Kengo, Toji, this my friend and fellow hero back in Sternbild.
Kotetsu's Friend: Nice to meet you. I'm Antonio Lopez, also known as Rock Biosn.
Lupin: (a bit red) So much muscles...
Antonio: (surprised) Oh, I see you're impressed by my appearnace. (turning to a proud smile) Well, if that's the case...
Have a look at this!
Lupin: (really red) ...
Antonio: Wadda think? I'm pretty cut, right?
Kengo: (surprised and impressed) Woah. Now that's a rock hard bod. I bet you could win any fight like this.
Antonio: I thought so! C'mon, go ahead hit me, kid! Gimmie your best shot!
Kengo: !
Antoino: Oh, don't be shy!
Toji: (sweating) I'm not sure if this is public indencency or he's just picking another fight.
Kotetsu: (laughing) That's Antonio for you! He was like this back in high school, and he's like this now. Speaking of which, I see you're a student here, too.
Antonio: (putting his clothes back on) Pretty much. I needed the money and this school has a pretty generious student loan.
Ryota: (smiling) I know, right? Yule even told me that now that I'm a student- (crunch with a painful expression) Ow!
Shiro: (angry with is foot on Ryota's) ...
Ryota: (painfully) But we're getting off topic here. Today, we're just reunitng two friends and spending time together at the market tonight.
Shiro: (forcing a smile) Exactly.
You can tell something is definitely going on with Shiro... You don't like it, but you try not to think the worst.
Toji: Either way, you two must be so happy to see each other again.
Antonio: Sure am. Like I said, it would be nice to not to drink alone.
Shiro: If so, please do it in moderation. We already have enough people smashed in this city.
Kotetsu: We always do.
Ryota's phone rings and he answers it.
Ryota: Hello? Oh, Headmaster, what is it? Yes, they're here. Now? Well, okay, I'll let them know. Besides, I know you and Lupin will want to see each other again. We'll see you soon. (hangs ups)
Shiro: What is it, Ryota?
Ryota: That was the Headmaster. He wants to see us in his office.
Antonio: Don't tell me Tanngrisnir told him about earlier. That's just how me and Kotetsu greet each other sometimes.
Ryota: I'm not sure. He said he just wants to ask us something.
Lupin: Then I guess we better go see.
With that, you and the others make your way to Headmaster Ded's office.
Antonio: You wanted to us, sir?
Yes, so glad you could come. And it's really good to see you again, Lupin.
Lupin: And I you, Ded.
Ryota: So, why did you call us here?
Ded: Well, there's been a small problem with our night market's entertainment. You see, I saw the video for Shinjuku's market and I've decided that we too should do a hero show.
Shiro: Well that's good. I don't see why the Santa School shouldn't do one, too. Though, we'll have to speak to Mr. Triton about it.
Ded: I've already asked him and he said it's alright.
Kotetsu: So, what's the problem.
Ded: Well... We're missing heroes for the show. I was going to ask my granddaughter, Snegurochka, to play the heroine, but she says she already has her hands full with Nakano's night market and can't make it. But then, someone gave me the idea to have you do it.
Shiro: (surprised) Us? Who would gave you the-
You suddenly sense a presence sneaking towards you.
???: Hello...
SENPAI!
Lupin: (surprised) Red!
You were a very surprised, and a bit happy, by the surprised hug from the back.
Ryota: (smiling) I guess now we know whose idea to us you in the show is.
???: Because he had it...
TOGETHER!!!
Everyone: (surprised) Yikes!
Antonio: (catching his breath) You sure... like popping up!
Shiro: Well, they don't call them Tricksters for nothing.
Red: Sorry, but when we learned you were here, we had to come see you.
Lupin: I see. But next time, be careful when you surprise people. I think you gave Antonio a heartattack.
Antonio: Not just me. (eyeing Kotetsu)
Kotetsu: (fighting back a chuckle) Shut up.
Lupin: But it does always make my day to see you, Red. I guess this must be your friend whose dad goes to this school.
Yellow: It's nice to meet you. I'm Kiiro Karui, but you can call me Yellow... (acting tough) And if you think that means I'm always scared, you've got another thing comin', bub.
Ded: (laughing) I think they get the picture, Kiiro.
Red: You're always brave to us, Yellow.
Yellow: (acting bashful) Aww, thanks, Red.
Ded: It was Akairo and Kiiro who came up with the idea to have you fill in for my granddaughter. That is if you wish.
Lupin: (unsure) I don't know. Me and Shiro said we'd take some time off from hero shows until things have calm down and to help Kotetsu adjust to Tokyo.
Ded: I have already contacted Mr. Triton and he's given us the okay, as long as it doesn't get out of hand like it did at Shinjuku Academy.
Shiro: Come to think of it, at our school's market, didn't we see someone who looked like they could be one of your friends. He was the one who stirred the crowd.
Red: It's hard to say. A lot of hybrid Lupine Therians looks like, we don't know all of them. Like the Halloween Brats or the Color Gang, we know about them, but we don't know them.
Yellow: (bashful) ... Actually, I was in the Color Gang. I won't say much about it, only that i was.
Lupin: Yeah, I guess you do look a bit familiar.
Yellow: (turning to Toji) By the way, how is Jagannath?
Toji: (smiling) He's doing fine. Still juggling between his police duties and his martial arts matches, but fine.
Yellow: (happy) That's great to hear.
Lupin: Are Blue and Green here, too?
Red: Yes. We left them with Krampus, watching those masked hero DVDs he likes so much. Don't get us wrong, we like those shows every now and then, but...
Ryota: I know, you prefer magical boys. Yellow told me.
Yellow: Speaking of heroes, will you do the show? We'll give you free gingerbread cookies if you do. We'll even convince Headmaster Santa to give you your gifts early this year.
Ded: (serious) I don't think so. But I suppose a reward would be fine. Perhaps ten free items from the night market should surfice.
Lupin: ... Include a sauna date with Tomte and Tanngrsnir, and we're golden.
Ded: (happy) Sold!
Shiro: (happy) I guess we're doing this.
Kengo: Well, if you're doing this, I want in, too.
Toji: (happy) I might as well get in on this, too.
Ryota: I don't have a hero suit, but I would like to help, too.
Kotetsu: You're not gonna leave me out, either. Count me in.
Antonio: Well, as long as it's for a good cause, I'm in, too.
(changing to Bright Mood) Ho ho ho! I had a feeling you would say that. So I took the liberty of having your costumes delivered here from your schools. They should be in Antonio's dorm room with his.
Antonio: (surprised) Really? I have a costume, too?
Ded: Yes. It just arrived earlier from Kamata Academy. Not sure how they knew you were here, but there it is.
Antonio: Oh, I see. Well, thanks, Headmaster Ded.
Lupin: I guess we're doing this.
Kotetsu: (happy) No doubt about it.
Ded: (returning to his Dark Mood) Thank you. We still have time before the market opens, take this time to get ready.
With that, you and the others leave the office.
Later on, after parting ways with Red and Yellow...
Red: We're back!
Welcome back. So, did they say yes?
Yellow: They did. The hero show is on.
Green: That's awesome!
Red: So, how were things while we were gone?
Pretty well. Your friends were just teaching me about the wonders of the magical boy genre. I actually have some DVDs of them, but I rarely watch them, since I'm more into masked heroes and such, though magical warriors do have their charm. Heck, one of our students is a magical girl... Come to think of it, how come a bunch of young boys like you prefer magical boys over magical girls?
Because, a bunch of boys going gaga over a bunch of girls in cute, frilly outfits that barely cover their panties is such a cliché. Also, despite how young we are, we knew for a while where our intrests lie when it comes to who we're attracted to.
Yellow: Beside, it's kind of a shared dream we have.
Krampus: What's that?
Yellow: (smiling) To become magical boys, too... Just like those magical boys that have been appearing around lately. I think they're called... the Star Tricksters.
Red, Green, and Blue: (trying to hold back their snickering) Pff!
Krampus: (happy) Well, personaly, I hope youre dream comes true. Kiiro, Yellow, I've known you since your parents first enrolled here, and I can tell that you're a brave and strong kid. You'd make a wonderful magical boy.
Yellow: (happy) Thanks, Krampus. I don't know why you ended up a Dark Santa, I think you'd make a great Light Santa.
Krampus: Naw, I'm happy where I am. Actually, desptie being a Dark Santa, some people, even the kids, request that I visit them, whether they've been good or not.
Yellow: Yeah, I've heard about that Christmas where you fought in the ring. (happy) I can't wait to see that again. And to see you there with Jagannath.
Krampus: (happy) I'm already looking forward to it. Speaking of which, I better go. With the hero show back on, I should be meeting with Tomte now. We're in the show, too.
Yellow: Okay, we'll see you there.
With that, Krampus leaves to meet with Tomte.
Yellow: I should get us some snacks. I hope you guys like gingerbread cookies and candy canes with non-alcholoic cider and eggnog, because that's all we have in the vending machines.
Blue: We don't mind. Take your time.
Yellow: Okay, I'll see you in a bit.
So, Yellow leaves his friends alone in the dorm... Their expression becomes serious.
Red: Krampus is right. Yellow will make a wonderful magical boy and hopes it will happen. And that's why we're here... To make it happen.
Blue: Yellow couldn't be any more magical boy material if someone tattooed it on his forehead.
Green: Besides, I think you might know better than us, right, Red?
Red: (taking transforming compact) Pretty much. The proof is right here.
Blue and Green look inside the compact as the yellow compact's light dims more and more as Yellow moves further and further away... They knew in their hearts the truth.
Red: (thinking) Yellow, we said we had a surprise for you. And you will get it.
Meanwhile, in classroom as the Tokyo Santa School Night Market draws ever closer, Ded and Tanngrisnir were called over by a student with a large crate.
Ded: What is it, child?
Santa School Student: I don't know, Headmaster. A truck dropped this off earlier. I thought it was something else from Kamata Academy, but it was a different truck. They just left it here with this letter.
Ded takes what looked like a red card on it. He reads the message on it.
Message: I know it's last minute, but I humbley request that you sell these at your market. I would be so greatful if you did. It will really makes things lively. -A friend.
Ded was not sure what to make of it.
Tanngrisnir: Well, if they wanted us to sell these at our night market, they should see us personally and fill out a form.
Santa School Student: According to the delivery person, they did. (shows them the form that came with the crate)
Tanngrisnir read the form thoroughly. Everything was there and accounted for.
Tanngrisnir: Well, it seems to check out... I guess we can sell them as long as we contact the sender as soon as possible. I'd do it myself, but should get to my booth now to check on the stews.
Ded: Very well, Tanngrisnir. We'll talk more later.
So, Tanngrinsir leaves.
Santa School Student: What do you think is in here, Headmaster?
Ded: (pounding his fists together) Only one way to find out.
Needing no crowbar for this, Ded rips the lid off the crate with ease.
Santa School Student: (looking inside) Oh, my.
Ded and the student were baffled by what they saw. Ded managed to read the label on one of them.
Ded: "Mad Bear".
Santa School Student: I don't know, Headmaster. This doesn't look like something we'd give any child for Christmas. What do you think?
Ded: (suspicious) You may be right. However, if they went out of their way just to make these dolls and send them to us, I guess it would be fine. But just to be sure, we should let Kiou Academy know. With what happened there, as well as Bukuro Academy and Daikanyama Academy, we can't be too careful.
With that, the student takes the creat of Mad Bears outside to the market. Ded takes another look at the card with the message on it. He takes a look at the back of it and sees an image on it... It was the same symbol that Kiou posted on an online bulletin.
Happy Good Luck Mode Day! (Last chance to do anything Tiger & Bunny-related.)
Would you like to see a Tiger & Bunny Event in America?
Yay
Nay
Voting ended onApr 17
I hope this doesn't jinx it. I never got to go to Caracro Tiger & Bunny or any of the other stuff in Japan, we really should have one here in America (preferably in Stockton or San Fransisco (where they showed Tiger & Bunny: The Rising)).
Tokyo Afterschool Summoners X Tiger & Bunny: Heroes of the Lantern Market
Chatper 4: The Super Idol of Heroes (Part 3) (cont.)
At the station, Red, Blue, and Green were talking.
That was awesome! Being a magical boy rules!
I know right. And sexy to boot. Our shared dream is finally coming true.
Yeah, it is. I'm so happy.
Red: You don't look happy. What is it, Blue?
Blue: Well, now that we're a team and hearing what Mr. Arsalan said, me and Green have been talking and we decided that... we need a leader. And, Red,... we like you to be the leader.
Red: (surprised) Me? Why?
Blue: I'm more of the brains of the group.
Green: And I'm just the muscle. Red, you're the heart, that makes you perfect to be the leader.
Blue: Besides, you got transformed first and have the other compacts. There's no questioning it, you should be the leader.
Red was a little unsure.
Red: I don't know if I can. I know I believe in justice, but I'm also cosnantly hyped and I get mad real easily. What if I make a mistake and you guys get hurt, or worse? Maybe...
Then, without warning, Blue and Green go on each side of Red... and each kissed him on his cheecks. It surprised him... But it felt good.
Red: ... (happy) Alright, I'll do it. But on one condition. Blue, I like you to take over if I can't do it.
Blue: (also happy) I promise.
Green: We gotta tell the others. Do you think they might be magical boys, too?
Red: Well, considering that you two got compacts, I think it might be possible... Actually, I think I know who the next one is.
Blue and Green: (excited) Who?
Red: Well, after talking about the Santa School, I think I know who it is. We'll let him know that we'll go over there tomorrow.
Blue: (happy) And that's why we made you the leader.
And so, Red, Blue, and Green head off... None of them knew that someone was watching.
???: I did this for you. I granted your wish. All I want is to see you happy while I can... Because...
Later that night in the dorm of the Tokyo Santa School...
(answering the phone) Hello?... Oh, hi, guys... You're coming over to the market here? Okay, I really want you to come... A surprise for me?... No, I think Purple, Black, White, and Brown have their own plans... Yeah, it's a shame. But I'm sure we'll see them again soon... Yeah, I can't wait, either. Well, goodnight. (hangs up)
Meanwhile, in the dorm across the hall...
(talking on the phone with Shiro) Yeah, I heard about what happened. I hope Maria and the others are okay... No, they're still investigating the cause... And, what about Lupin? Do you think he knows?... He might be suspecting? Yeah, I guess might. You probably should tell him. Isn't tonight your last night?... I know the perfect setting. You should come here to our night market tomorrow night. If anything can cheer Lupin up, it's the Tokyo Santa School. Cheer is what we do, especially holiday cheer. I'll see if Kengo or Toji can come... And don't forget to bring Kotetsu. One of our new students says he knows him... Okay, I'll see you then. 'Night. (hangs up)
(coming in with Yule) Were you just talking with your friends at Shinjuku?
Ryota: Yeah. They're coming over tomrrow night. I'm also going to see if Kengo and Toji can come, too.
That's good. We haven't seen them since last Christmas when we gave them our hearts. I hope they didn't give them away the very next day.
Ryota: I doubt it. Stuff like that is too precious to lose.
Krampus: (excited) I also saw the hero show they did online. They should do that here, too.
Ryota: You'll have to speak to Headmaster Ded about that. But if you mention Lupin, he, Tanngrisnir, and Tomte will definitely be on board with it.
???: And what about Kotetsu Kabruagi? Is he coming, too?
Ryota: Yeah, he is. Looks like you'll be getting your Christmas wish early this year.
The new Santa School student then gets out of the bed.
Good, I'm tired of drinking just hot cocoa and eggnog since I can't drink alchol on my own.
Tokyo Afterschool Summoners X Tiger & Bunny: Heroes of the Lantern Market
Chapter 4: The Super Idol of the Heroes (Part 3)
D- dEsTrOy!
Blue Trickster, care to help me finish this?
Okay, we'll do it together! Water Panic Attack!
Blue Rose and Blue Trickster comebine their attacks. With the mixture of water and ice, Robo-Zabaniyya was frozen solid.
And here comes Spring! Sword King, are you ready?
I'm with you all the way, Green Trickster! Boundless Tail!
Green Trickster: Wood Panic Attack!
With your attacks combined, you and Green Trickster shatter Robo-Zabaniyya, defeating him.
You did it, Green Trickster! You beat your first bad guy!
Green Trickster: (excited) I did! That was so awesome!
Lupin: Way to go, Green Trickster. You deserve the praise for tonight.
Red Trickster and Blue Trickster embrace their friend for succeeding his first mission.
Later in Zabaniyya's room, you, Kotetsu, Karina, Gabriel, Red, Blue, and Green arrive where Maria and Arsalan were watching over Zabaniyya who was now awake again.
Zabaniyya, are you alright?
I'm fine. A little banged up, but I'll live... But just in case...
FLASH
This bed is pretty roomy. Maybe if you took of your clothes and join me in-
Excuse me, but timing.
Even the Angel of the Apocolypse should know better than to use a near death experiance to get into a nother's trousers.
Israfil: ... (along with Zabainyya's voice) Worth a shot.
Lupin: (giggling and whispering) Another time.
You can tell that both angels are looking forward to it.
So, does anyone know where that robot came from? It cause a real panic and everyone was scared.
Arsalan: The Kiou Police and Tokyo Fire and Disaster Management are still investigating. Thankfully, you didn't destroy it enough, so, with help from the Crafters, we should be able to determine the point of origin. Just be patient, Fellow Feline. But in the meantime... (turns to the three boys) Star Tricksters, am I right?
You know about us?
Arsalan: I saw the whole thing, young cub. Your transformation, you fighting the robot, all of it.
If you were watching us, why didn't you help us?
Arsalan: Because it looked like you already had the situation under control without me. Besides, I am an oil wrestler. If I had intervined and got hit by those flames...
You would have gone down in a literal blaze of glory.
Red: But why would you want to talk about this? We're magical boys.
Arsalan: Yes, I know. I've read the comics as well in my spare time. I'm talking to you about this because, even though have managed to defeat the robot, you could still use a bit more training.
Kotetsu: Yeah, I think we talked about something like that at Kiou Academy. They trust the Star Tricksters.
Arsalan: True. But still, one cannot blindly charge into battle, no matter how great a warrior they are.
Red: You might be right. But we're doing fine, so far. But if you really think we need training, we'll do it.
Blue: I'll agree with whatever Red thinks is best.
Green: Same here.
So, I guess that means you'll be teaching them, huh, Arsalan?
Arsalan: For the time being. I know I have ready about magical warriors, but there is still some things about them that I'm still comprehending. (smiling) Besides, I already have my hands full looking after you cubs. So I will be training these young cubs until I can find a more suitable trainer.
Red: (happy) Thank you, Mr. Arsalan.
Green: But just so you know, this doesn't mean I'm going to attend Daikanyama.
Arsalan: As we've said before, that's up to you and only you.
Green: I can't wait to tell my parents that I'm a magical boy. They're gonna freak.
Red: Just hope they don't sue Daikanyama or the Missionaries. They probably would and they would win.
Green: Yeah, they'd make sure of that.
Maria: (concerned) Can they do that?
Green: My dad's a judge and my mom's a prosocuter. That's how they got rich. They're suppose to be the best in all of Tokyo.
Lupin: Well, if they do sue you, I have a friend who might be able to defend you.
Zabaniyya: (returned) That's good to hear.
Arsalan: Perfect. Now, let's let both of them get some rest... Because it sounds like Gabriel is about to have company.
I do?
MY MOON! Are you alright!? I heard about what happened! Are you hurt!? Where you burned!? I brought plenty of burn paste!
Gabriel: Hati, it's alright, it was just an App Battle. I healed up the moment it was closed.
Hati: (calming down) Are you sure? That's good to hear.
Green: (smiling) And I thought I was Gabriel's biggest fan.
Lupin: (laughing) I told you.
Maria: Anyway, let's leave Zabaniyya (and Israfil) to rest. We'll talk more when we can.
Meanwhile, outside, the investation was underway. Tajikarao and Oguchi Magami were inspecting the remains of Robo-Zabaniyya, with help from Ulaanbaatar of the Tokyo Fire and Disaster Managment University and Amatsumara of the Kamata Crafter and teacher at Kamtata Techincal Academy.
Well, what do you make of it? It doesn't look like anything the Crafters would make.
Definitely not. Somethin' screwy's goin' on here. First, a riot breaks out at Shinjuku Academy. Then, another one at Kiou Academy. Then, Taurus Mask goes berserk at Bukuro Academy. And now, this.
So what are you saying? There's a conspiracy going on in Tokyo?
Amatsumara: It's hard to say, unless we have all the clues.
Awoo! I found something!
The investigators check the parts of the robot that Oguchi Magami found.
Amatsumara: When someone makes something like this, they can't help but sign thier work.
Upon further looking...
Tajimarao: (shocked) That symbol. Nomad sent us a picture of a card that was found in the locker of Taurus Mask yesterday night when he went berserk. And this symbol was on this card.
Ulaanbaartar: It certainly looks ominous.
Amatsumara: Y'know... I think I know someone back at Kamata who might know something. He's new, but he might know something.
Oguchi Magami: (whipering) I don't like that symbol. Who is this Ouroboros.
On a rooftop overlooking the scene and the investigators not knowing, the two who activated the robot are watching... They come out fo the shadows...
Golden Arm Boy: Well, that was fun. What do you think?
Silver Arm Boy: I think this proves true... We really are in another world. We should let the others know.
Golden Arm Boy: I wonder what lies in store. I just can't wait.
Silver Arm Boy: Me neither.
Both boys chuckle ominously in the night.
It was late night when you returned to the dorm. Kotetsu stayed behind with Karina to talk more. Suddenly, the door to Shiro's room opens.
So, you really gonna go through with this, huh?
I'm sure. And thank you for today, you've been a big help.
Kengo: And, what about Lupin? What will you tell him?
Shiro: I'll tell him when I can. I just hope he can find it in his heart to forgive me.
Lupin: Forgive you about what?
Shiro and Kengo: (surprised) Lupin!?
Shiro: (nervious) Forgive me about not coming with you this time.
Lupin: No, I forgive you.
Shiro: But don't worry, I'll come with you next time, I promise. By the way, where's Kotetsu?
Lupin: He'll be on later, he and Karina wanted to talk more.
Shiro: Oh, I see.
Lupin: And what about you, Kengo, why are you here?
Kengo: Oh, I was helpin' Shiro with some cleanin'. By the way, me and Ryan came in third tonight.
Lupin: You didn't make it to first?
Kengo: Naw, Bathym and Ikutoshi were close, though, but Claude and Snow beat them.
Lupin: Well, it's good to know they were close. I'm tired now, I'll go to bed.
Shiro: (smiling) Right, I'll see you in the morning.
With that, you return to your room... However, you can't help but feel a bit of dread. First, Shiro starts acting strange. Then, Shuichi arrives at the dorm to see Shiro. Now, Kengo was helping Shiro do something he doesn't normally do to his own dorm... You can't help but think of what this means.
Lupin: Does this mean... No, it can't be, I'm sure it's nothing... I hope.
Shiro watches you go back into your room. Then, he looks back into his own room... A room that was now filled with boxes filled with Shiro's things.
Shiro: (fighting back tears) I'm sorry, Lupin. But I have to do this while I still can. I hope you understand.
WARNING 2: Due to hitting the 30 image limit, please wait for the next post to see the rest of Part 3. I apologize for the inconvienence.
